Six Nights to Yearsend (Ptolus Group B)

[Deuce Traveler]

Liessa notices your impatient look, then seems to take notice of the party's armor and weapons. She sighs and says, "I trust you are not here to cause any disturbance."

After you explain your intentions Liessa nods and says, "Winteril frequents this place and is a good friend of mine. He heard that Dessis was dead and seemed quite disturbed by this. The two were doing some research together in the lower floors on pre-Ptolus history. Dessis was reading a passage from a book called 'Forgotten Deities of Pre-Lothian Cultures', when the gnome got up and left my friend. I'm not sure what had shaken her, but supposedly the Knights of the Golden Cross started investigating the Necropolis soon after. Winteril would be happy to find out what had set Dessis on the path that led to her death, and would appreciate my helping you. Feel free to check out the book if you like, or I can answer any other questions you may have."

So saying, Liessa goes to a strange orb, almost like a crystal ball in appearance and finds the location of the historical book. It is in the far left corner of the room that is north of this main chamber. Two more doors lead west and east to other parts of the library.

 

[Tychus]

"Thank you. I'd like to have a look at that book, then I may have more questions."

 

[Deuce Traveler]

The group goes to examine the pages of the book, which is found easily enough by following Liessa's directions. Glau is able to understand much of the aged text, with his understanding of history. It is a collection of historical journals from anthropologists of the time that were studying the cults of the area before the city you know as Ptolus had grown beyond a simple fishing village. One of the shorter sections has been dog-eared, and Glau is able to read that it talks about a moon goddess named Dessoch who supposedly was somehow killed and buried, although the cult's legend stated that her power was eternal. She had an unknown mate, however, and this lover would eventually seek her out. Surprisingly, the Dessoch cult did have an advanced knowledge of astronomy and gave a place and time for when this would occur based on the positions of various stars and the two moons. No one in the party understands enough of this kind of science in order to make any sense of it, however. A sage might be helpful such as in the Sage's Guild headquarters in Oldtown, or perhaps someone in Ptolus University.

As you debate the next best path, Skrymer hears some commotion back in the direction of the main hall. It sounds like people yelling at one another, in this library of all places.

 

[bedford]

Skrymer hurries back to the mainhall.

 

[Tychus]

Glau slips the book into his haversack and follows Skrymer through the door.

 

[Deuce Traveler]

You walk into the foyer to see Sheen, Third of the Five Cuts arguing with Liessa. "I know they were looking to come here, woman. Let me ask again, where are..." At your entrance the man stops his demands and smiles. "Ah, nevermind. Here they are. Are you prepared to tell us what you've learned so far and the identity of the person who has hired you or are we going to have to take the knowledge from you?" Sheen leaps up and catches the suspended model of a star, 10 feet above, which he then lifts himself upon.

Sheen is fifty feet away and is surrounded by a few other mercenaries. One is a red-skinned man in orange robes who suddenly floats upwards and levitates fifteen feet above the floor. Another man has deep-blue skin and white hair and eyebrows and draws a falchion. Next to him is a tall tanned man wearing full plate and gripping a battle-axe. The last man is a strange-looking one as he paces back and forth in a mad manner and begins to slap himself into a frenzy. He wears no armor, but does have two claw-like weapons tied to his hands, each with four thin blades.

These are the Five Cuts.

 

[bedford]

Skrymer moves forward and attacks the levitating man with his claws trying to catch him in a bearhug.


touch attack 13+17= 30
grapple 25
damage 2d6+1d8+22=9+7+22=38

 

[Deuce Traveler]

OOC: The group is 50 feet away from you. Skrymer has a movement rate of 30 feet. Is he running this round and attacking the next?

 

[bedford]

ooc: hybrid speed is 40 with medium armor. (20+10 werebear+10 barbarian)


Skrymer moves forward so that the enemies are within his reach, (15 ft) but not close enough for his smaler enemies to reach him.

 

[Tychus]

"Sheen! How nice to see you again. Let me introduce you to my girl Helga." Glau lifts his hand cannon to his shoulder and sights on Sheen.

OOC:
Glau uses a move action to take up a coverd firing position (behind a bookcase or inthe doorway - whatever's at hand, but leaving room for his allies to pass by). He begins using his Inspire Courage ability, activating the Badge of Valor, to give himself and allies +3 to attacks, damage, and saves vs. charm and fear.

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