The Psionicle, Part X

[GnomeWorks]

OoC: Jarval - just so you know, it's Jirlai, not Jarli.

Animus - The door remains opened, and shows little sign of coming back down.

As you watch, you can see Desimus' head peer around the corner at the far end of the hall. He comes down the hallway slowly, apparently interested in the writing on the wall. After a small moment, however, you can see a shadow move by him - and he collapses. No sound is made by anything, nor can you make anything out.

Jansson - You peer down into the corridor, but don't notice anything.

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As Jansson returns into the large room, Shardorn suddenly points down the hallway. "Jirlai!"

The sorcerer seems to have simply appeared in the doorway - there were no previous signs of his coming. In his hand is a wand (those of you who were at the escape from the yuan-ti: it's the wand that drains psionic power), but other than that, he appears unarmed.

"I knew that it would be wise to allow you to open the door for me." He says, smiling. "Fortunately enough for you, I am not here for the gem."

Kloranth narrows his eyes at the newcomer. "Jirlai... I've heard that name..."

Jirlai looks at the blue-haired man. "Oh, really? And who might you be?"

Kloranth shrugs. "Just a somebody. But you... only those of the Wayveri family bear that name. Jirlai. First son of each generation of the Wayveri house."

Jirlai nods. "You know your history."

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Animus - From your position in the hallway, you can hear Jirlai's voice coming from the direction of the room. However, there appears to be something coming closer to you... you can't quite make it out, but it looks vaguely like a shadow, similar to whatever just killed Desimus. You can make out the vague outline of a drawn sword, but nothing more than that.

Initiative and action, please. Also tell me if you would prefer to use normal posting, or black font.

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"But enough idle conversation." Jirlai says. "I'll just take what I came for..." He begins chanting...

Initiatives and actions, please.

 

[Sollir Furryfoot]

The figure seems genuinely impressed by the blue's scholastic spirit, but pauses as the new figure enters the room. Hearing Kloranth's words, he thinks...

Initiative-17

"Let's test to see if you know your history, Jirlai Wayveri. My name is Lornes Noclar." The figure waits for this to sink in, and then continues.

"What is it that you want, Jirlai Wayveri? And where is your partner, Luna of the house of Lorne?" It waits patiently for an answer, as if calculating the events and actions to come, should they transpire.

OOC-Refocusing Initiative (It will be 28 next round)

Lornes is pronounced Lorne-Es (as the letter 's') while Lorne is just a single syllable, linguistically not related.

 

[Jarval]

Initiative: 11 + 7 = 18

Not wishing to give the mage time to cast whatever spell he's starting, Jansson charges forwards, trying to stab Jirlai with all his force.

"Ruth, get that wand off him! It drains psionic power, so smash the horrid thing!"


(To Hit: +10 (including charge bonus), AC reduced to 18 for this round. I'll manifest burst if needed to reach Jirlai (checked the spelling this time ) in time. Powers currently active: Animal affinity (Strength), chrysalis and vigor.)

 

[The Forsaken One]

Well that would be a waste!

Ruth drops her shield and head straight for the wizard.

Bit bold are we, comming here alone!

[OOC: 2 handed greatsword disarm attempt on the wand /OOC]

Initiative: 21 (wiii first nat 20.... lets hope its not wasted on init...)

+10 to hit from charge, AC 17 with penalties, +8 to hit with greatsword.

 

[Creamsteak]

OOC: Gnomeworks, Morrus just installed a new script. Use [*Spoiler] without the * for spoiler text. Don't forget to close it with [*/Spoiler].

Spoiler

Very effective, no? This is what I'd prefer.

Initiative: 17

Spoiler

Actions: Animus will attempt to manifest Hustle (1 pp, Au) quietly. Move action is to continue to remain concealed, unless the figure is already within 15 feet. If the figure is that close, Animus will attempt to step back far enough to manifest this ability as quietly as possible.

Auditory (Au): From the manifester's vicinity or in the vicinity of the power's subject (manifester's choice), a bass-pitched hum issues, eerily akin to many deep-pitched voices. The sound grows in a heartbeat from hardly noticeable to as loud as a shout, which can be heard within 100 feet. At the manifester's option, the instantaneous sound can be so soft that it can be heard within 15 feet only with a successful Listen check (DC 10). Some powers describe unique auditory displays.

 

[Zhure]

Osius

"No need for concern. I'm keeping this thing far from the rest of the Psionicle until we've managed to learn more about it," Osius says.

Initiative - ack - 1+ 2 = 3

 

[Dalamar]

Init: 18 +2 =20 (wohoo!)

Starled by Jirlai's appearance, Syld is still quick to take action. As Jirlai begins casting, he manifests a patch of grease under the sorcerer.

 

[Creamsteak]

Spoiler

Slowing his breath and trying to remain unseen and unheard, Animus head is running, "Jirlai managed to get past me, how? This doesn't bode well, and Desimus... If I go to deal with Jirlai, he will have no anticipation of my coming from behind, unless he realized that I am not with the group... and what about her... she is in danger..." Then, inhaling slowly, Animus grips the quarterstaff tightly and considers his chances. "If I wasted the time to draw my sword now, I'd be delaying too long, and risking an unnecessary sound... if I can just..."

 

[Creamsteak]

(Bump)

 

[GnomeWorks]

Battle at the Library, Round 1

OoC: Sorry about the lack of update, the move has been hectic and I haven't had a net connection for the last week or so.

Initiative

Spoiler

Shadow - 23

Ruth - 21
Syld - 20
Kloranth - 19
Jansson - 18

Spoiler

Animus - 17

Shardorn - 16
Tori'shel - 14
Jirlai - 10
Osius - 3

Spoiler

The shadowy figure moves past Animus, apparently not noticing him. The figure hustles past him at a moderate pace, and stops near the end of the hallway, in a place that appears would be out of the range of vision of those in the room.

Ruth charges at Jirlai, bringing her large weapon down to bear upon his wand.

Ruth gets a 29 on her disarm attempt, while Jirlai gets a 14.

The wand clatters to the ground, the sound echoing softly throughout the room.


Syld manifests grease underneath the sorcerer's feet...

Jirlai gets a 19 on his saving throw.

...but he manages to maintain his balance.


Kloranth crosses his arms and remains standing where he was, apparently watching the proceedings with little interest.


Jansson brandishes his blade, and dashes towards Jirlai (no use of burst necessary).

Jansson gets a natural 20, a critical! He then gets an 18, which hits. He deals 14 damage to Jirlai.

The sorcerer gasps as the halfling leaves a large gash in his side...

Jirlai gets a 26 on his concentration check.

...but continues chanting, albeit putting a hand to his side.

Spoiler

Animus moves back into the shadows and manifests hustle, and the shadowy figure apparently doesn't notice.

Shardorn appears to be listening intently to Jirlai's chanting.


Tori'shel, however, has pulled out her gun. She aims at Jirlai, and fires her weapon.

She gets a natural 1, a fumble.

However, rather than spewing forth ammunition, it instead releases a small puff of smoke. "Damn it!" She cries, dropping her weapon.


Jirlai apparently finishes casting his spell, as he stops intoning and gestures to Tori'shel. "You will do as I say." His voice booms, seeming more forceful than normal, and echoes resoundingly throughout the room.

Tori'shel blinks a few times, then simply nods.

"That is what I came here for." Jirlai says, nodding to Lornes. "And yes, I have heard of you... you were one of Kotrit's generals at the end of the first age. As for Luna..." He shrugs. "She could be anywhere."


Osius joins Kloranth in standing by and watching the events unfold.

Damage Taken Thus Far
Jirlai - 14