The Evil Eye - IC

[HolyMan]

"Lady, I don't know if you heard the Monster in the Mirror, but it sure does suit in the instance." Jiles says bringing his blade around. Taking a swing at the apparition he begins the nursery rhyme.

Oh Monster, Oh Monster
Why do you tremble so?
Oh Monster, Oh Monster
Why is it you go?

Oh Victim, Oh Victim
I have to flee if you really must knows
Oh Victim, Oh Victim
That monster in the mirror has me scared down to my toes

[sblock=Actions]
Standard: Full attack w/Combat Expertise (-2 to hit; +2 dodge to AC, now at 20)
Move: Bardic performance - Inspire Courage +2
Bardic Performance: 22/23 rounds [/sblock]

[sblock=Drat] I did that wrong, the damage from the flame isn't suppose to be added( I know this lol, got over excited I guess).

So "added dmg if a crit" is 4 pts. As I rolled a 6 on that d6 [/sblock]

 

[kinem]

[sblock=ooc]Full attack is a full round action, so I'll assume you only made a regular attack. Also, as you are hasted, you would have had 3 attacks with a full attack.[/sblock]
Jiles' flaming blade strikes the ghost, who does seem solid now, and it's a telling blow but the dance-trained woman rolls with it well enough to keep up and fighting. Despite the wound, no blood flows from her.

She punches Jiles with her fist, and while it hurts more than he might expect from an unarmed opponent (6 damage), it has an even more surprising effect on him: He finds himself unable to move, paralyzed.

The woman walks over to the baby and gently picks him up. Ignoring Jiles again, she carries the baby away in the direction of Raul's camp. They are soon lost to Jiles' sight in the fog.

About half a minute after the blow, Jiles is able to move again.

 

[HolyMan]

[sblock=OOC] Yep forgot that wasn't thinking of it being full round. To busy thinking up lymrics,

Also Jiles ran till the haste wore off. So that is why I didn't have him attack 3 times. Back to the game, thanks for the rules catch will be careful in the future.[/sblock]

Jiles doesn't move in body but his mind is racing.

Well another pickle barrel full of hungry pelicans this is Jiles. And that wasn't any fun either, just like this. What to do? What to do? I'm no tracker but it looks like she is headed back to Raul maybe he will hold her up.

You should wash your hands of the whole mess and head for a warm bed.

...

...

Well that is what I ought to do but of course we all know I won't be doing that.

Finally what seems like forever and not less than a minute the bard can move though he is still cold after the touch. He quickly takes his bag off his back and plops it on the ground.

No time for this.

Better make time or next time she may not decide to stop punching you.

He starts digging in it for his armor and shield. The bag is no bulkier than a normal bag, but it holds more than a normal bag ever could.

He throws off his tunic and slides the magical chain link shirt over his head. Then he dons the bright white tabard with it's dark circle insignia on it. The four stars at each compass spot surrounding a crescent moon which looks to hold a harp between it's points, will shout far and wide who Jiles is affiliated with and send Red Wizards his way should they be in ear shot.

He ties off his belt and let's it hang and pulls the plain kite shaped shield onto his arm. He keeps his blade in it's sheath for now, and packs up his extra armor and throws the bag back over his head.

Casting his spell once again he hopes to get back to the wagon in time.

"Hold on Raul," he says aloud. "Hold on Nikko. Uncle Jiles is coming." He says as he runs through fog and forest.

 

[kinem]

The fog seems very thick now, and Jiles very nearly runs smack into a tree in the dimly lit night, but he makes his way back to the wagon.

Peering inside, he sees the ghost-woman holding the baby, while Raul still only stares and clutches his violin.

 

[HolyMan]

"Put the baby down." Jiles says sword held point out straight at the ghost and stepping into the narrow wagon.

"I don't want to have to kill you... again. You have suffered enough but if you don't release the child and flee back to the nothingness of hell. I will send you there myself."

[sblock=OOC] Jiles talks a little different when 'armored out' Specially now that she needs a 20 to hit him. Hmm... don't know what action to ready so will delay I guess. See what she does. [/sblock]

 

[kinem]

The ghost coos at the baby, and doesn't turn to look at Jiles, seeming unaware of his presence.

The wagon is narrow and cramped, and Jiles can see it would be hard to swing the sword properly inside it. (ooc: -4 to hit)

 

[HolyMan]

Jiles pauses as he notices the ghost acting 'motherly' towards the baby. He takes a minute to catch his bearings and see if he can get Raul out of his stupor. He watches the ghost cautiously his sword at the ready.

"Raul, wake up." he whispers as he taps the man with his shield. "I need some help here."

[sblock=OOC] Well I really don't know what to do. If Raul doesn't snap out of it Jiles will check to see what the ghost is doing to the baby. If she's just holding it than I guess he will let her. If she is breast feeding Nikko than he will attempt to dislodge the baby and take it from her. But cast haste first - last third lvl spell for the day if he does.[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

Raul merely stares passively and clutches his violin even as Jiles tries to rouse him.

The ghost woman, still ignoring Jiles, begins to breast feed the baby.

Jiles again casts his spell of haste, and attempts to take the baby from her. However, she is able to turn away, and he doesn't get a hold of the baby. She counters by trying to punch Jiles, but his armor protects him.

ooc: Will Jiles keep trying this?

 

[HolyMan]

Unable to take the baby Jiles resorts to his blade. A melancholy expression comes over his usually cheerful face. The warrior-poet wishing right now he could be more poet than warrior but no words come to mind.

[sblock=OOC] Wow that was the most awesome rolling I think I have every done. And i have rolled alot LOL. Ok let me break that down.

att#1 - I believe is a miss
Second Chance att - if att#1 is a hit than it is a 22 not 27 (still a nat 20), Second Chance feat APG, pg. 168
crit confirm #1 - not sure so this is why I am waiting to post dmg
Haste att - extra attack from spell
crit confirm #2 - I think that does confirm so so far I think she is taking 3d8+3 + 2d6(fire)from two different hits + 1d8+1 if crit #1 is confirmed[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

ooc: You forgot to take the -4 penalty for being in the wagon - and for that matter, the +1 bonus to hit from haste - into account, but you did score a hit and a crit.

Despite the awkward confinement of the vardo, Jiles, moving with magically enhanced speed, slashes away at the ghost woman and twice he strikes her, causing deep wounds, though still no blood comes forth.

As Leyla's ghost begins to dissolve into ethereal mist, she tries to gently put down the unfortunate Nikko, but drops him to the floor as her hands turn insubstantial. The baby does not cry out, if indeed he still lives.

As the woman's body begins to waver and fade, she gazes at you menacingly, her beautiful face contorted in fury and rage as she screams:

"I curse you, murderer, from the depths of my heart! From this night forward, may you know how it feels to be separated from your love. May you never know the healing of compassion!"

Then she disintegrates as if torn apart by an undetectable wind.

Outside, the rainy wind howls. The fog is thicker than ever; the only light comes from the lamp in the wagon, for no moonlight is visible now.

Raul begins to sob.