Vengeance in Mornonas

[Manzanita]

Solomon

Solomon, having exited the Temple, tries to find a place to have some cover, then turns and aims his bow at the Temple door. He also keeps any eye on the tower, where he was shot at before.

OOC: Sorry, Doghead, if we fumbled our retreat. I'm not sure the best way to handle that kind of conversation. Can Solomon speak when it's not his turn to act? I wanted to keep the spirit of the game going. Retreat was the clear option, in any case.

 

[silentspace]

Oculus nods at his professor and continues eating. He's learned so much today, and was actually anxious to get back to the library and continue researching.

He had learned so much, and yet there was so much left to learn!

Oculus couldn't understand Uder and the professor. They wanted to uncover a source of magical power, to help people, stop hunger and illness. They were excited about the other untold wonders this magic could do to make the world a better place. And yet they seemed unconcerned if some villages needed to be slaughtered for this to happen. They were focused on an even greater good.

Strange indeed.

And this Hl'lar, what did he want? He is probably after the same thing as Uder...

Uncertain what to do, but feeling he was on the verge of a great discovery himself, Oculus nods at the professor and finishes his meal, before returning with her to do more research.

 

[DarkMaster]

Oculus and the professor return in the main library. You both starts to make research books in the book of research (OOC A magical database. You tell your key words and the blank pages fill in with the results of your search, It also provides the location of the nearest copy of known books.).

All of a sudden the professor says "We need to find the holy book, the one depicting all the rituals, it contains the key to Enirdnas secrets. Too bad this book was never repertoriated in the book of research, it's obviously not in this library. I hope Uder will go back to gather more information about ...

"Heeeerm... about what" Hl'lar adds, appearing in Oculus back almost from nowhere. How can Oculus have missed him. "The old Uder is still on something as I can see. Don't worry for me, I am here for the greatest treasure on heart.... he pauses looks in the air with a smile, then lowering back his head to look at Oculus with his eyes wide open "I am here for LOVE"

----

In the temple

Waiting for Dai to tell how is going to get out of there.

 

[Ferrix]

Dai looks between the two approaching orcs and Gror and decides that the side of the balcony is looking mighty appealing, taking a step away from Gror, he'll tumble and jump down to the floor and make for the door, putting as much as cover between himself and anyone with a ranged weapon.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

If there's a pause in the action, Solomon will take a drink of the potion Tellic gave him...

 

[DarkMaster]

Init
Dai 19
KarnaK 16
Telic 15+
Orc 2 15
Orc 1 12
Solomon 10
Gror 6
Orc 3 5
Orc 4 4

Dai heads for the balustrade. he flip over it using his hand as support and let himself fall below on the main floor. (roll tumble, jump 15+10, 13+10) Dai fall 15' below like a cat. He starts sprinting towards the door hopping he his fast enough to reach the door before the orc reload his bow. The two orcs above the stairs are amazed by Dai hability, they still have their mouth wide open. The other two orcs that were near the orc archer and Gror behind the altar also take times to react to Dai action.

Dai still has to cross the two orcs that were after Solomon and Telic. Dai in an amazing feat of acrobatics (tumble18+10 DC17) pass right in the middle of the two orcs who can't do more than look at him "fly" by them eyes and mouth wide open. As soon as Dai is outside he hides himself behind the large massive doors.

Telic trying to influence the crowd just realise that is sweating like a pig. He still feels a burning sensation where he received the quarrel a minute ago. (fortitude roll 11+7) But he feels his body is efficiently fighting the poison. Telic speech attracted a lot of the folks around and seemed to have also attracted the attention of a city patrol.

Standing on top of the the ruined temple tower, Telic, Dai and Solomon hears the old priest shouting to the people. "Help, Help, The church of the good and the righthous has been attacked by vandals. They brought to our church violence, corruption and murder, killing innocent folks, Justice must be done

Solomon takes the opportunity to engulf the orc's healing potion. It's disgusting but Solomon feels the effects immediatly. (roll 6+3)

The two orcs that were blocking the door, run towards them, visibly figthing their dislike of the sun and slam the door shut. Solomon and Dai can hear the sound of a lock shortly after.

OOC Combat is over if another combat starts I will reroll initiative

Dai is at 10 hp
Telic is at 4 hp and not poisoned anymore
Solomon is at 12 with 1 round of vigor left.

 

[doghead]

Telic Freeman, Human traveller.

"What in gods name," Telic growls. "I think that they ... "

But before he can finish the sentence, Dai erupts from the doors of the church.

"Yes! Gods be praised!" Telic hisses, just as the first orcs appear at the door. Telic swings into a ready position. But the doors begin to swing closed. Telic leaps forwards towards them. Well, its more like lurches forwards actually. But whatever you want to call it, it is way to slow and the doors slam closed.

And then suddenly there is the old priest again, shouting from the rooftop. Does he mean us or the orcs? Doesn't matter really, it sounds like he means them.

"The guard! The guard!" Telic cries out. "For the life of the priest of Hieronomious."

Like a thunder clap it becomes clear. The old man though that we were with Gror. Thats why he sought to keep us out. Equally quickly the doubts appear. Didn't he let Gror enter unhindered and tell us that there were worshipers in the church? It doesn't really matter at this point. All Telic wants to do is to get back inside with a sizeable group of men and put the cat amoung the pigeons. Let's find out what they have to say for themselves.

 

[Manzanita]

Solomon Kreel

Solomon fights the urge to put an arrow into the old man in the tower. He takes a few calming breaths and looks around. The immediate danger is over, and his main concern is still to find Jessica. He tries to move into a position where he can view the main entrance and the gathering crowds without being easily observed. He'll keep an eye out for Jessica or the counselor.

 

[DarkMaster]

Hearing the old priest and Telic prestation, a crowd of curious gather around the entrance of the temple
Solomon take of opportunity of the large crowd to dissapear among it without being seen by the guards.(Hide 8+7 vs 10-2 for the crowd) and hides among old barrel stored on the side of a local restaurant. The restaurant is closed probably operating mostly during lunch time (OOC you are in a very industrial zone).

The old priest on top of the tower yell at the guards "Soldier for the love of Heireionous Don't let the damn orc get away, he is the worst, he almost killed me. I had to flee here otherwise this group of bandit would have skined me alive, they rushed in the holy temple and massacred four priests.

The four soldiers approach the scene. They look at Dai and Telic soaked with blood.
The old sergeant steps forwards and say with a really deep voice."Any of you care to explain... The men is about 45 years old, probably about to retire and don't seems too excited about getting into a fight.

They are murderer, I tell you my brother they are MURDERER add the old priest now very agitated.

---- In the street

Jraq suddenly signs to Jasper to stop. The councellor has now stopped in front of a small dock in the industrial part of the town. A small warship is docked. After discussing for a minute or so, the noble and the two militians head towards the ship. The councellor waves them and continue towards the temple. A few seconds later Jraq signal Jasper that they can move forward.

 

[doghead]

Telic Freeman, Human male traveller.

Godspit! The old man is with them. What has become of the church of Heironomus?

Lend me your courage lord. And calm my raging spirit and pounding heart.

Telic turns to the sergeant, lowers his sword and draws himself up to his full height. He draws a slow deep breath.

"There has been fighting. But we have done nothing but defend ourselves from the outset.

As Telic speaks he switches grip on his sword and hands it, pommel first to the sergeant.

"Take me inside and I will show you. The explaination for this mayhem lies with those inside also. As do people who are dying. If you stop this madness now, perhaps some of them can be saved. And answers can be found."

Telic speaks firmly, but calmly. Its important that the sergeant considers Telic's words, sees Telic to be reasonable.