The Sunken Temple

[InVinoVeritas]

Kanli unrolls the scroll. His golden eyes glow and glowing sigils appear around his head as he unleashes the scroll's power.

"O Granite Hierophant, show us your love!"

The sigils shake a moment, uncertain. Kanli squints at the bottom of the page in shock. Before the patterns lose their potency, Kanli scowls, and adds,

"Ribbit."

The area ahead of the party fills with a shower of stones, striking all underneath. Dissatisfied, the sorcerer spits, "Amphibians should not be courting the power of stone."

 

[nfred]

Immediately after Brenic hears the end of the incantation he shoves his barrel down the hallway and stands aside as not to get hit by the arrows that are to follow. He readies himself to charge at any remaining creatures that might happen to be left after this attack.

 

[Lughart]

Following Brenics example, Kilkin pushes the barrel with full force. He gets down on one knee to let the archers fire over him, while readying a javelin to throw at the first frogman who approaches them.

[sblock=OOC]Initiative?[/sblock]

 

[GandalfMithrandir]

Elros will shove his barrel down then draw his bow, ready to shoot the first frog man he sees.

[sblock=Mini Stat Block]
HP: 12/12
AC: 14, Touch 14, Flat Footed 10
Initiative: +4
CMB: +3
CMD: 17
Fort: +3
Ref: +4
Will +0, +2 vs. enchantment spells and effects
Speed 30'

Longbow (ranged): +5 = +1(BAB) + 4 (Stat) (1d8)X3 Range: 100', +1 atk and dmg within 30'

Longsword: +3 = +1(BAB) + 2 (Stat) (1d8+2)19-20 X2


Immune to Sleep spells
Low-Light Vision
Perception +2[/sblock]

 

[nothingpoetic]

As Kanli finishes speaking, Chaucer watches the chaos that ensues for a split second. Stones flying through the air, the reaction of the frogmen, though he has little time to ensure success, rather he focuses on the barrel he is to fire at. It picks up speed as it moves down the hall, and as it approaches the frogmen, he stands up, draws his bow back to his ear, and fires an arrow that streaks toward the barrel with a line of fire marking its path.

[sblock=actions]Chaucer will have readied an action to fire at his barrel when it entered the frogmen's grouping.

OOC - Tried to leave it open for resolution of the stone call and such, but figured I would go ahead and enter in Chaucer's action as well. If it needs to be adjusted let me know. Also, will roll attack and damage for my arrow, as I assume something must be rolled for this portion of the round.[/sblock]

 

[jackslate45]

Dissatisfied, the sorcerer spits, "Amphibians should not be courting the power of stone."

Aradra looks at Kanli for a second, before saying "Be sure to...um...thank them anyway. We owe them."
Aradra then springs up and, as though the frogman's screams cannot be heard, shifts behind Brenic, his eyes following his barrel. As though in syncro with Chaucer, both pulling there bows at the same time, and both fire at their barrels.

 

[Walking Dad]

The hail of stone the scroll conjured bludgeoned most of the amphibians to death and destroys many of their makeshift barriers. Barriers made from barrels that are now revealed to contain lamp oil as well. As you light the oil, the room transforms into a raging inferno, the screams and smell of burned flesh making you step back.

As the flames finally burn down, only charred corpses and wood remains.

The only thing left is to search the corpses, before you can enter the hole in the wall and the short series of soggy tunnels behind...

 

[nothingpoetic]

As both lines of flame fly through the sky, and strike the barrels at almost the same instant, Chaucer watches in shocked amazement at how well his plan worked. Too well, it seemed, and instantly he covers his face with his hands and retreats around the corner trying to escape the intense heat of the oil of many barrels being lit. Oil is an excellent source of ignition for a fire, however, it burns hot and quick and doesn't stay around long. The flames soon died out as their fuel burned up, and Chaucer was able to take an account with his allies.

Did everyone escape unscathed? Minus a bit of scorching I seem to be alright. Chaucher asked, ensuring everyone's safety before he continued on, Did you see that, it worked perfectly, and with more effect then when the Grand Duke of Dorfundae used a similiar trick to distract the three-eyed gnoll of Winderhaven! Of course, he didn't have quite the amount of lamp oil, and had to use a fuse he jury rigged out of pumpernickel vine, but all the same, not even HE could have wrought quite a scene! Well done mates, well done! Chaucer hums to himself a tune as excitement courses through his veins.

The Grand Duke of .... Chaucer mutters a trail of a song as he begins to take stock and figure out what to do next.

 

[Lughart]

Kilkin steps back and watches the carnage until the fire goes out. He gets a glazed look on his face as if hypnotized, and barely blinks while the heat scorches his eyebrows.

Afterwards he pulls himself together and goes over to the charred bodies, starting to sift through the ashes looking for money or anything else they might have left behind.

 

[jackslate45]

Being at least 5 feet away from the the flames, Aradra looks over Brenic's shoulder to see if any survived the inferno.

However, as Chaucer said so well, the plan did work. Nothing left alive after the fire, and with the party still looking safe, Aradra decied it was time to get going. Slapping Chaucer on the back with a "Nice Plan. However, only dried pumpernickel vine burns. " and making sure all his gear was in order, Aradra starts inspecting as well.