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<blockquote data-quote="Mathew_Freeman" data-source="post: 4766118" data-attributes="member: 1846"><p><strong>The Cloud of Fire</strong></p><p></p><p>As the Drow ship sailed ever onwards, silent and smooth along the massive chain, the time passed slowly. After some hours of travel, a sudden whispering voice raised Aengus from thoughts of his family.</p><p></p><p>“My Lord,” whispered the voice of Karl from above, facilitated by his magical gloves. “In the distance, there appears to be a set of strange lights.”</p><p></p><p>Glancing around, Aengus saw that the Troglodytes seemed worried, engaged in quiet conversation and strapping on their weapons. The Derro also were placing their Orc slaves between them and the edge of the ship. A second later Aengus could see the lights in the distance. They seemed to be flashing, and then a moment later as the ship turned he could see more clearly. He nudged the others and brought their attention to bear on it.</p><p></p><p>Sigurd spoke first, in wonder. “There appear to be rolling clouds of fire in the distance,” she said. “And we’re heading towards them. What astonishing magic!”</p><p></p><p>Iben, gripping his axe tightly, seemed less impressed. “We have no cover or shelter!” he cried. “We are sure to be burned. Can we attract the attention of the Drow below and warn them?”</p><p></p><p>Aengus moved swiftly in response, trying to get the attention of the Drow who were sealed in the lower levels of the ship. His efforts were to no avail, though, and only a few moments later the companions were swept towards the burning cloud with great speed. The glow surrounded the ship and the temperature rose sharply to uncomfortable levels. Larger sparks within the cloud suddenly resolved themselves into bat-like forms, swooping around the ship. Two larger glows could also be seen at the far edge of the cloud, closing rapidly on the ship. The bats, half-a-dozen of them, uttered battle-cries and dived in to attack.</p><p></p><p>The Derro stood firm, apparently using their mind powers to defend themselves although there was no visible effect. The Troglodytes simply did their best to duck and cover as the fiery forms swept past, aiming for various members of the party. Drawing weapons, the group fought back as best they could.</p><p></p><p>Karl, still on top of the balloons, shot one-handed with his small crossbow, peppering the incoming creatures with bolts. Thunder stood motionless, tracking one creature only with his eyes before ducking to one side and striking at it with his sword. The blow sent the creature sliding into the side of the ship as he deflected its attack run. The impact shook the ship, and Karl had to grab on tightly to the ropes lashing the balloon to the ship to stop himself sliding off and down into oblivion.</p><p></p><p>As another of the fire-bats dived in, Sigurd utilized her intelligence. Reasoning that a creature of fire would be vulnerable to magical attacks of ice, she fashioned an Icy Hand that grabbed the incoming creature and held it immobile. Other bats attacked the Troglodytes, with yet another killing an Orc in a single motion, burning straight through it. Sigurd lost her concentration as the body slumped to the floor, and the creature that she had held wriggled free of it’s magical entrapment, leaving a trail of fire as it swooped at her. Her dodge wasn’t quite quick enough and she was left with a burn along one arm.</p><p></p><p>The bats continued to swoop and dart around – Iben screamed as he channeled the primal spirit of the Frost Wolf, smashing his axe into one fire bat as it got close to him. Aengus followed up immediately with a curse and an Eldritch Spear, the green glow lighting up the underside of the balloons in a lurid glow as the curse damaged the creature further.</p><p></p><p>The Derro seemed strangely still, but their concentrated faces showed that they were waging war on a different level. As Karl shot again, missing this time, Thunder drove his sword through the cursed bat and Aengus reacted to transfer his curse to all of the other creatures with a wave of his magical rod. The Icy Hand that Sigurd had created grabbed hold of another bat – but then the tide turned as the ship entered the burning cloud.</p><p></p><p>Aengus threw up his hands in a vain attempt to deflect what he was sure was immolation, but the magical protections of the ship activated. A shimmering magical field encased the ship, protecting it from the firestorm’s ravages, but the two glowing spots within closed and landed. Each was around nine feet high, a small cyclone of flame with long, trailing arms like whips. They appeared to look around them, choosing their targets, before lashing out with long tendrils of flame. Another Orc slave was slaughtered.</p><p></p><p>Thunder turned to face this new threat, sword raised high. Around him, he could see and almost feel his companions moving their focus to this new threat.</p><p></p><p><em>We are becoming a unit</em>, thought the Warforged. <em>I hope our togetherness sees us through.</em></p><p></p><p><span style="color: orange">Next time: The battle continues, as the temperature rises!</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mathew_Freeman, post: 4766118, member: 1846"] [b]The Cloud of Fire[/b] As the Drow ship sailed ever onwards, silent and smooth along the massive chain, the time passed slowly. After some hours of travel, a sudden whispering voice raised Aengus from thoughts of his family. “My Lord,” whispered the voice of Karl from above, facilitated by his magical gloves. “In the distance, there appears to be a set of strange lights.” Glancing around, Aengus saw that the Troglodytes seemed worried, engaged in quiet conversation and strapping on their weapons. The Derro also were placing their Orc slaves between them and the edge of the ship. A second later Aengus could see the lights in the distance. They seemed to be flashing, and then a moment later as the ship turned he could see more clearly. He nudged the others and brought their attention to bear on it. Sigurd spoke first, in wonder. “There appear to be rolling clouds of fire in the distance,” she said. “And we’re heading towards them. What astonishing magic!” Iben, gripping his axe tightly, seemed less impressed. “We have no cover or shelter!” he cried. “We are sure to be burned. Can we attract the attention of the Drow below and warn them?” Aengus moved swiftly in response, trying to get the attention of the Drow who were sealed in the lower levels of the ship. His efforts were to no avail, though, and only a few moments later the companions were swept towards the burning cloud with great speed. The glow surrounded the ship and the temperature rose sharply to uncomfortable levels. Larger sparks within the cloud suddenly resolved themselves into bat-like forms, swooping around the ship. Two larger glows could also be seen at the far edge of the cloud, closing rapidly on the ship. The bats, half-a-dozen of them, uttered battle-cries and dived in to attack. The Derro stood firm, apparently using their mind powers to defend themselves although there was no visible effect. The Troglodytes simply did their best to duck and cover as the fiery forms swept past, aiming for various members of the party. Drawing weapons, the group fought back as best they could. Karl, still on top of the balloons, shot one-handed with his small crossbow, peppering the incoming creatures with bolts. Thunder stood motionless, tracking one creature only with his eyes before ducking to one side and striking at it with his sword. The blow sent the creature sliding into the side of the ship as he deflected its attack run. The impact shook the ship, and Karl had to grab on tightly to the ropes lashing the balloon to the ship to stop himself sliding off and down into oblivion. As another of the fire-bats dived in, Sigurd utilized her intelligence. Reasoning that a creature of fire would be vulnerable to magical attacks of ice, she fashioned an Icy Hand that grabbed the incoming creature and held it immobile. Other bats attacked the Troglodytes, with yet another killing an Orc in a single motion, burning straight through it. Sigurd lost her concentration as the body slumped to the floor, and the creature that she had held wriggled free of it’s magical entrapment, leaving a trail of fire as it swooped at her. Her dodge wasn’t quite quick enough and she was left with a burn along one arm. The bats continued to swoop and dart around – Iben screamed as he channeled the primal spirit of the Frost Wolf, smashing his axe into one fire bat as it got close to him. Aengus followed up immediately with a curse and an Eldritch Spear, the green glow lighting up the underside of the balloons in a lurid glow as the curse damaged the creature further. The Derro seemed strangely still, but their concentrated faces showed that they were waging war on a different level. As Karl shot again, missing this time, Thunder drove his sword through the cursed bat and Aengus reacted to transfer his curse to all of the other creatures with a wave of his magical rod. The Icy Hand that Sigurd had created grabbed hold of another bat – but then the tide turned as the ship entered the burning cloud. Aengus threw up his hands in a vain attempt to deflect what he was sure was immolation, but the magical protections of the ship activated. A shimmering magical field encased the ship, protecting it from the firestorm’s ravages, but the two glowing spots within closed and landed. Each was around nine feet high, a small cyclone of flame with long, trailing arms like whips. They appeared to look around them, choosing their targets, before lashing out with long tendrils of flame. Another Orc slave was slaughtered. Thunder turned to face this new threat, sword raised high. Around him, he could see and almost feel his companions moving their focus to this new threat. [i]We are becoming a unit[/i], thought the Warforged. [i]I hope our togetherness sees us through.[/i] [color=orange]Next time: The battle continues, as the temperature rises![/color] [/QUOTE]
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