X4: Master of the Desert Nomads - IC
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Girgal summons the giant spirit jaws, but the jaws don't target the rapidly reassembling bones; they just float.
Aram attempts to kick the skull into the pit, but it's like kicking a stone wall; he can't budge it.
His observation is quite correct; the shaking is getting worse as the cave begins to collapse.
The scorpion-man skeleton, by now mostly intact, cries “Flee now! While you can!”
A large section of the cavern ceiling falls, almost blocking the exit. However, the party squeezes past it and races outside.
The scorpion-man does not follow. As you run out, you think you see him turn towards the pit, rather than towards the exit.
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As the earthquake continues the party runs out into the evening air as the passages crumble behind you with loud crashes.
Finally the dust settles. The sands have almost swallowed what remained of the lost temple. When the next big sandstorm comes, perhaps no visible trace will remain of what once stood here.
Aram attempts to kick the skull into the pit, but it's like kicking a stone wall; he can't budge it.
His observation is quite correct; the shaking is getting worse as the cave begins to collapse.
The scorpion-man skeleton, by now mostly intact, cries “Flee now! While you can!”
A large section of the cavern ceiling falls, almost blocking the exit. However, the party squeezes past it and races outside.
The scorpion-man does not follow. As you run out, you think you see him turn towards the pit, rather than towards the exit.
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[/sblock]As the earthquake continues the party runs out into the evening air as the passages crumble behind you with loud crashes.
Finally the dust settles. The sands have almost swallowed what remained of the lost temple. When the next big sandstorm comes, perhaps no visible trace will remain of what once stood here.
Walking Dad
First Post
Girgal, AC 23 (T15, FF20), HP 59/59, F +11,R+8,W+13
Girgal looks a bit shocked as he speaks to the others: "Ok, this was... surprising. What do we do next? Besides freeing ancient evils..."
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used Spells: SNA3, Produce Flame, enhance wildshape, spirit jaws
Ripclaw has:
Full Attack: 2 Claws +7 melee (1d6+4 plus poison) and bite +2 melee (1d6+2) and tail + 2 melee (1d6+2 plus poison)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Leaping pounce, poison (DC 14 1d6 Dex/1d6 Dex), rake 1d6+3
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Girgal looks a bit shocked as he speaks to the others: "Ok, this was... surprising. What do we do next? Besides freeing ancient evils..."
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used Spells: SNA3, Produce Flame, enhance wildshape, spirit jaws
Ripclaw has:
Full Attack: 2 Claws +7 melee (1d6+4 plus poison) and bite +2 melee (1d6+2) and tail + 2 melee (1d6+2 plus poison)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Leaping pounce, poison (DC 14 1d6 Dex/1d6 Dex), rake 1d6+3
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renau1g
First Post
Rajah is doubled over with his hands on his knees, attempting to catch his breath. "Haven't...had...to...run...like...that in ... a long time" Rajah says, with a sigh.
Finally composing himself, Rajah turns towards the group "Well, at least it didn't follow us and it seemed to head back towards that pit of despair and torment. So does that crystal match your hilt Aram?" the necromancer asks
Finally composing himself, Rajah turns towards the group "Well, at least it didn't follow us and it seemed to head back towards that pit of despair and torment. So does that crystal match your hilt Aram?" the necromancer asks
Rhun
First Post
Aram catches his breath quickly, being in prime athletic shape as he is. "That was must unexpected. At least that beast, whatever it was, is trapped beneath the rock."
At Rajah's words, the dervish considers the crystal spike and hilt that he holds in his hands. After a moment's consideration, he tries to attach the spike to the dagger handle.
At Rajah's words, the dervish considers the crystal spike and hilt that he holds in his hands. After a moment's consideration, he tries to attach the spike to the dagger handle.
Aram holds the two flashing crystals against each other, setting the flat surface of the 'spike' against the flat side of the hilt. There is a sudden very bright flash, and then the flashing stops. The two pieces, no longer glowing, have now joined seamlessly.
Aram takes a few practice swings with the crystal dagger, and he finds it to be a bit unwieldy - it's not weighted like a typical dagger.
Nargon says "At least we all got out. Too bad about the ancient temple, but I still have the notes we found."
The party returns to the caravan's camp for the night, while Nargon works on reading the many pages of notes.
After a while he gathers the party and tells you what he's discovered.
"The flying monkey was a servant of the bird-man, Apatu. He's the one who wrote the notes. He hated humans and hoped to restore the past glory of his people.
From his studies, he believed the scorpion man was a powerful Immortal, whose job was to guard the Gate, which I guess was the pit. We were lucky to get away. I don't think the scorpion man intended to kill us. Maybe he caused the earthquake in order to cover the pit."
(ooc: In the morning the party will set out again across the desert, I assume.)
Aram takes a few practice swings with the crystal dagger, and he finds it to be a bit unwieldy - it's not weighted like a typical dagger.
Nargon says "At least we all got out. Too bad about the ancient temple, but I still have the notes we found."
The party returns to the caravan's camp for the night, while Nargon works on reading the many pages of notes.
After a while he gathers the party and tells you what he's discovered.
"The flying monkey was a servant of the bird-man, Apatu. He's the one who wrote the notes. He hated humans and hoped to restore the past glory of his people.
From his studies, he believed the scorpion man was a powerful Immortal, whose job was to guard the Gate, which I guess was the pit. We were lucky to get away. I don't think the scorpion man intended to kill us. Maybe he caused the earthquake in order to cover the pit."
(ooc: In the morning the party will set out again across the desert, I assume.)
renau1g
First Post
"Well, I'm glad that we don't have to deal with that threat now, it's good that the monkey was a servant of this creature and not the Master that we are looking for. Our greatest asset will be stealth, I think" Rajah says to the others, while they are getting ready for travels in the morning.
Jemal
Adventurer
Nargon nods "Fortunate indeed, though something tells me that the repurcussions of what we have done will be felt, and likely sooner than later. For now though, we'd best be on with our Mission. And I don't think it would be a good idea to speak about this scorpion man or our part in his 'rejuvenation' with anyone around here." *Said when he's sure there's nobody around to overhear*
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Thanks for NPCing Nargon.
sorry bout the delays.(And in the middle of a fight no less, how rude of me. 
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Thanks for NPCing Nargon.
sorry bout the delays.(And in the middle of a fight no less, how rude of me. )[/sblock]
Rhun
First Post
"If what Nargon says is true, then I have to give my thanks for the collapse of the cave. Fighting immortal beasts just isn't my idea of a good time." Aram smiles at the others."And while the ruins were an interesting diversion, I too agree that it is time to carry on with our mission. The desert awaits."
Leif
Adventurer
Bevin Rockhammer Dwarf Rogue2/Enchanter6, AC20 FF17 T15, HP44/44, F+4,R+6,W+5
"I admit to being somewhat confused by all that has happened to us and what our next course of action should be. Tell you what: I'll just follow along and try to help as best I can. How will that be?" Bevin looks somewhat lost, but eager to proceed.
"I admit to being somewhat confused by all that has happened to us and what our next course of action should be. Tell you what: I'll just follow along and try to help as best I can. How will that be?" Bevin looks somewhat lost, but eager to proceed.
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