The Whispering Cairn (Team Diamond Lake) - IC

[Shayuri]

"There's got to be something we can do," Aria says, somehow managing to combine meekness and stubbornness. "What if we drop the coffin lid on them? Or...what about alcohol? Surely some of us have ale or stronger spirits on us? We can soak a rag and tie it about a torch...Eldariel we can't just abandon him!"

 

[fireinthedust]

We're not! Listen, we can lead the swarm away from the tubes. Maybe one or more of us can run down there after him, help him get out. Thing is, if we get close to that swarm, we will die. None of you have oil, and I've used mine. It might follow the blood we've lost from the battle, I don't know. (Which reminds me, I'm bleeding and could use a healing spell) If it does, whoever is left can go back and help Jules. Those of use who have injuries are likely more compelling targets anyway.
I mean, try the water skin, but it's a ten-foot swarm of bugs vs. at best a two-liter sack of water.

[sblock=ooc]Yes, I'm assuming Elves use the metric system. That or mages do. Highly advanced intellects, amirite?[/sblock]

 

[s@squ@tch]

"What's a liter?" says the non-EU priest absent-mindedly, as he begins to invoke a prayer to Pelor for healing.

OOC: begin casting CLW's on most injured (using 2 1st lvl slots)

 

[s@squ@tch]

OOC: OOC: my bad, forgot this is Pathfinder! Yes - Channel Energy FTW!

 

[HolyMan]

As a healing burst of light forms from the center of Zeke's holy symbol engulfing everyone, Eldariel and Galyne notice the swarm almost done with their appetizer.

A few of the bugs seem to be lapping at the blood trail left by the group, and a thin line of them is slowly coming towards the stairs where the group argues.

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Listed in INIT order.

Character          AC  HP  InHand/Condition
Aria               [COLOR=Yellow]17[/COLOR]   8  c.bow/[COLOR=Yellow][I]shield[/I][/COLOR]
Vixtrin            15   [COLOR=Yellow]5[/COLOR]  chain/none
Zeke               17   [COLOR=Yellow]8[/COLOR]  m.star&shield/none
Galyne             16   [COLOR=Yellow]8[/COLOR]  axe/none
beetle swarm       17   [COLOR=Yellow]7[/COLOR]  none/none
Eldariel           17   [COLOR=Yellow]7[/COLOR]  c.blade/none

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OOC: HR for Channel Energy: #d6 + 1/2 cleric lvl + WIS modifier = points healed/damage

 

[ghostcat]

Reluctantly Galyne realises that Eldariel is right. As the bugs start to follow their blood trail, he slowly starts backing up the stairs toward the exit. "Well Eldariel. No one has any better ideas, so it looks like we will have to follow your plan. My other reservation is what effect will the swarm have on the local environment, if we lead them out."

 

[s@squ@tch]

OOC: i'm a pathfinder noob, as you noticed -- what mod's affect channel energy damage/healing? wis mod? something else?

 

[renau1g]

[sblock=Jules] Shaking off the effects of whatever it was the eyeball thing sent his way, Jules draws a weapon. The twin eyeballs quickly flee back into the darkness of the tunnel beyond the stone block.[/sblock]

OCC: Still waiting on Aria's reactions.

OOC: Is there anywhere to hide here?

 

[fireinthedust]

Eldariel rolls his eyes arrogantly. Then let's to it! I'd prefer not to have to watch you humans die of old age while we deliberate. As for the natural foliage, I'm certain there is a lodge of druids and rangers whose domain is their protection; and certainly more their concern than ours!

He races up the stair, stomping his feet to attract the chittering horde, and makes his way to the entrance of the dungeon. After me, you abominable vermin! You sextpedal swarm of useless cadaver-eaters! I'll use your carapaces as sequines on a shirt for a gaudy minstrel!

OOC: S@S: hey, you're doing great. I wouldn't have known you're new at this, frankly, and I think the +2 bonus shows you're making an apprentice-type character: he's learning, shy, etc. I think that's cool; and I assumed until just now that you had a wicked-awesome multi-class build you were working into (haven't looked at your sheet)

 

[Shayuri]

Aria backs up, keeping the swarm in sight. Her mind is racing as she tries to think of something, anything, to rescue the man they're leaving behind. Desperation rises up in her stomach, turning it sour and acidic. She hiccups and grimaces at the burning of her throat and tongue...and then her eyes widen as she realizes what's happening.

The next moment, she heaves as if throwing up...but just a little. Her cheeks bulge for a second, then she frantically spits out a gob of horrible green gooey liquid that sizzles on the stone and heads for the insect swarm!

(Acid Splash!)