The Crux of the Matter

[Rystil Arden]

"I imagine only Elayna herself could do that from outside like this. I have never dabbled in the forbidden art of Chronomancy, so I have no idea how to even begin that. It might be possible for someone lost in the time stream to propel themself back though. I'm hoping that destroying the Crux will shunt everyone back here as well."

 

[Velmont]

"So only Tenebrynn, Vanitri or Elektra could come close to the Crux, if they can come back here. Vanitri doens't have an adamantium weapon, but Tenebrynn have one, but he is cursed and could die before being able to come back here... that's sounds like wishing for a miracle. That's is supposing Elektra was right and they are all not dead yet." tells Rinaldo.

 

[Rystil Arden]

"If they are dead, should your Cleric not be able to ascertain it?" Rayne wonders, "You could also try an Augury for the whole 'Weal' or 'Woe' thing."

 

[Velmont]

"Yes I can..." tells Hogarth who after an hesitation "No... I don't have the... marked bones... needed. I just... heal myself... using the spell I used.... earlier."

 

[Rystil Arden]

"Ah, well there goes that idea."

(OOC: It's still Ashna's turn--I still need an action; we're still in combat rounds )

 

[Velmont]

[SBLOCK=OOC]

(OOC: It's still Ashna's turn--I still need an action; we're still in combat rounds )

Are we in AD&D rounds time? One minute per round? It seems we are doing a lot of talking [/SBLOCK]

 

[Knight Otu]

"Ah, well there goes that idea."

(OOC: It's still Ashna's turn--I still need an action; we're still in combat rounds )

(It is impolite to push a lady. )

[sblock=spells prepared]Save DC 13 + spell level, or 14+ spell level for Evocation spells; 4+1/4+1/4+1/3+1
0 - acid splash, detect magic, flare*|x3;
1st - Ashnar's sparkstrikex3*|, mage armor, cause fear;
2nd - flaming sphere*, protection from arrows, scorching ray x3*|;
3rd - Fireball x2*|, Ray of Exhaustion, Protection from Energy[/sblock]

"I suppose that leaves effects that otherwise move in, or trying to get close regardless of the potential danger."
Ashna waits until she is healed a bit by Hogarth, then casts flaming sphere, directing it to move at the Crux (unless Rayne has better ideas).

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Talking in combat doesn't take an action It is a bit ridiculous, but in LEW, my hand is forced to play strict RAW)

 

[Velmont]

OOC: Hogarth will move to Ashnar and convert Augury to Cure Moderate Wounds (2d8+7)

 

[Rystil Arden]

(OOC: Ashna waits for Hogarth? I'll assume that means she moves back to where Hogarth is so that Hogarth can actually reach her for the heal next round. Okay--in that case...)

*Another bead begins to fly up the staircase.*

"Why would she prepare so many...? And how are they moving up here? Wait! Of course!"

*Rayne casts a spell, and suddenly the bead stops moving.*

"As I thought...what a brilliant combination of magical effects. Elayna must have thought that up deep in contemplation one day thinking about how she would kill people up in this room when she couldn't step past the threshold. Fortunately, I think I stopped it for now. If she is scrying on us, she can send up another Unseen Servant and push the bead up here, but I think it will explode down there out of range before she has time."

(OOC: Okay, now Rinaldo and Hogarth)