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The Heroes of Winterhaven - updated 8th June - Ryam Plays Dice
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<blockquote data-quote="Mathew_Freeman" data-source="post: 4727457" data-attributes="member: 1846"><p><strong>The Cathedral of Blood, Part 4</strong></p><p></p><p>“Bring me bones!” cursed Kalarel, standing before the altar of the dark lord of death and darkness. The zombie hound by his side leapt forward, flinging itself onto the paladin who now stood alone, a line of skeletal warriors behind him, the high priest of Orcus in front of him. A shining aura surrounded him such that as the undead minions approached, limbs jerking and armour creaking, they combusted into radiant fire and vanished into the darkness in glowing motes and embers. Nonetheless, the terrible hound clung to his great shield, it’s weight pulling him to one knee.</p><p></p><p>Theron dropped to the floor from the chain he had climbed down, looking around he saw his companions locked in combat amidst a pool of thick dark blood that lapped and splashed around their feet. From one side of the nightmarish temple of darkness approached a large rotting humanoid flanked by sneering ghoulish figures. The two Halflings, ducking in and out of the cover of the temple furnishings made there way across the chamber towards the undead horrors.</p><p></p><p>Cass and Fangorn had piled into the ranks of skeletal warriors and were busy trading blows with their deft opponents, while the warlock skirted the battle, unleashing bolts of eldritch energy at any foe who strayed from the pack.</p><p></p><p>Across the length of one wall an arch of darkness wavered in the thick stench-ridden air. Beyond the arch, shadowy forms writhed and convulsed. This was certainly the object of their quest, thought Theron, this was the portal they must somehow close. Theron decided on his course of action, and summoned a thunderwave that caused surge of blood from the pool to wash over a group of skeletal warriors, hurling them back into the stonework.</p><p></p><p>As the skeletons were smashed to pieces the party frontline arrived at where Kalarel stood, hurling searing dark energy into the melee.</p><p></p><p>“It has been too long since I have engaged in combat!” he sneered, summoning a shield of darkness around him as the warriors closed in.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile Aran and Ryam ducked and rolled around their opponents, two wights and the corruption corpse, whose necromantic auras threatened to freeze them in their tracks if they stood still for but an instant…</p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">DM's note: This session marked the birth of Team Halfling, as our two intrepid players took on the corruption corpse and two wights by themselves. This caused much laughter at the table and was a great example of something just happening.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">floating_disc, playing Ryam, was really starting to get into his stride as a Warlord at this point, dishing out extra actions, bonuses and the rest. As he gets more familiar I think we're going to see a dramatically improved party.</span></p><p><span style="color: orange"></span></p><p><span style="color: orange">Next time: The conclusion!</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mathew_Freeman, post: 4727457, member: 1846"] [b]The Cathedral of Blood, Part 4[/b] “Bring me bones!” cursed Kalarel, standing before the altar of the dark lord of death and darkness. The zombie hound by his side leapt forward, flinging itself onto the paladin who now stood alone, a line of skeletal warriors behind him, the high priest of Orcus in front of him. A shining aura surrounded him such that as the undead minions approached, limbs jerking and armour creaking, they combusted into radiant fire and vanished into the darkness in glowing motes and embers. Nonetheless, the terrible hound clung to his great shield, it’s weight pulling him to one knee. Theron dropped to the floor from the chain he had climbed down, looking around he saw his companions locked in combat amidst a pool of thick dark blood that lapped and splashed around their feet. From one side of the nightmarish temple of darkness approached a large rotting humanoid flanked by sneering ghoulish figures. The two Halflings, ducking in and out of the cover of the temple furnishings made there way across the chamber towards the undead horrors. Cass and Fangorn had piled into the ranks of skeletal warriors and were busy trading blows with their deft opponents, while the warlock skirted the battle, unleashing bolts of eldritch energy at any foe who strayed from the pack. Across the length of one wall an arch of darkness wavered in the thick stench-ridden air. Beyond the arch, shadowy forms writhed and convulsed. This was certainly the object of their quest, thought Theron, this was the portal they must somehow close. Theron decided on his course of action, and summoned a thunderwave that caused surge of blood from the pool to wash over a group of skeletal warriors, hurling them back into the stonework. As the skeletons were smashed to pieces the party frontline arrived at where Kalarel stood, hurling searing dark energy into the melee. “It has been too long since I have engaged in combat!” he sneered, summoning a shield of darkness around him as the warriors closed in. Meanwhile Aran and Ryam ducked and rolled around their opponents, two wights and the corruption corpse, whose necromantic auras threatened to freeze them in their tracks if they stood still for but an instant… [color=orange]DM's note: This session marked the birth of Team Halfling, as our two intrepid players took on the corruption corpse and two wights by themselves. This caused much laughter at the table and was a great example of something just happening. floating_disc, playing Ryam, was really starting to get into his stride as a Warlord at this point, dishing out extra actions, bonuses and the rest. As he gets more familiar I think we're going to see a dramatically improved party. Next time: The conclusion![/color] [/QUOTE]
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