At the edge of the Worldwound, overlooking the
Bitter River, stands Clydwell Keep, a fortress of
light on the border of a blighted land. For more
than a century, holy champions from all corners
of the known world have taken up the crusade
against Abyssal monstrosities lurking within the
Worldwound. The blood of countless martyrs and
crusaders anoints the stones of this legendary
keep—a testimony to the sacrifices made to
protect Golarion from the hordes of the Abyss.
Standing but a few miles distant, the town
of Kenabres bolsters the keep’s defenders
by continually providing two important
commodities: weapons capable of slaying
demons and the soldiers to use them.
Tomorrow marks an important occasion in
Kenabres, for today a young man is to be
consecrated to the sacred Order of Holy
Sentinels. Dignitaries, soldiers, merchants,
zealots, and other invitees gather from far and
wide to witness the ceremony, a renewal of
the pledge of protection and a reminder of the
sacrifices of those who came before.
Your a day away from Kenabres, traveling by horse.
As you escort a merchant named Kraft, who is going to
Kenabres for the event and to sell his wares.
the event and sell his wares.
Craft:
"Just one more day of travel and then we can enjoy an event that happens once every generation."
Holo:
"Thats if we don't run into any problems."
"Not that I want to miss the ceremony, but I wouldn't mind a little trouble before we get there. As long as we make it on time of course."
Senniki's mouth turns into something that could be a smile but doesn't look quite right.
"Be careful of what you wish for,
as who knows what will ambush or attack us."
"Worry not, there will be opportunity aplenty for glorious battle, sister knight. We need not hasten it's arrival." Dolan said with a friendly smile, "I for one am surprised the journey as been so peaceful so far."
"I prefer having it peaceful,
So I don't have to worry about "Her"
coming out and causing trouble."
"You are right of course, but all my life I have wanted to come to the Worldwound and fight. I guess my excitement is hard to control right now"
At Etna's comment Senniki turns and gives her a cold stare, not sure what to make of the comment, "How did she know?"
After a moment she says, "I assure you I am quite able to control when she comes out."
Disguised as a peasant male human, Allysandra merely watches and listens.
So she has a mutagenic form as well, this could be very bad.
"I noticed the alchemist book strapped tight to your back pack,
I'm curious as to your mutagenic formula and what formulas you have?"
Senniki compares notes with Etna as they travel, excited to find someone else like her
Formuae Known:
1 bomber's eye, comprehend languages, cure light wounds, detect secret doors, endure elements, enlarge person, expeditious retreat, shield, true strike
2 ablative barrier, barkskin, blur, cure moderate wounds, lesser restoration, resist energy
3 cure serious wounds, haste, resist energy, communal
"I tried a few different formula's for the mutagens.
But I one of my experimental mutagens using Methyl Glycose, Dragon's Blood, Androgens, Estrogens, and a few other compounds had a very powerful result, but also a few side effects and cost a bundle.
And it did not help that the carrier of the dragon's blood sample I ordered got mixed up with another packaged sample of dragon's blood."
"What experimental mutagens do you come up with?"
Extracts Known:
Level-1:
Bomber's Eye
Cure Light Wounds
Enlarge Person
Expeditious Retreat
Reduce Person
Shield
Youthful Appearance
Level-2:
Bull's Strength
Cure Mod Wounds
Restoration, Lesser
Level-3:
Cure Serious Wounds
Elemental Aura
Allysandra listens casually, but makes a note of what she hears.
she notices the eavesdropping of Allysandra and speaks to her
"And it's a little rude to eavesdrop,
And what was your name again."
"Steve, miss. Just passing the trip ...potions is more innerstin than just movin. Sorry, tho."
Craft
"Let's be alert as we are getting closer to the WorldWound, and the wardstones are a not perfect barrier."
"Don't tell me your expecting trouble between now and when we get there, Mr Craft."
Craft
"It'll happen when you least suspect it.
And it has happened to colleges of mine when traveling this route."
Dolan smiled a little, "My master had a saying that he repeated every chance he got. He said 'He who looks for trouble at every turn will be prepared when it finds him.'"
He seemed to remember the lesson as he spoke it, and thus drew his sword as he continued walking. "I never really appreciated the lesson during my training, possibly because taught me the lesson by attacking at random. In a place like this, however, I see the value."
Perception Checks please
Holo:
"There should be no problems since we are less than a day away, right?"
Craft:
"I'd rather be safe than dead."
"We're being followed."
"I'm afraid to ask, but what is following us?"
"They are a few man-sized feral-looking creatures with dark bluish-black skin. They are very well hidden and have no idea I've made them. Does this sound familiar to anyone?"
Senniki thinks about what they could be
As he pondered the question, Dolan watched the sky, looking for birds. He was always impressed by the way flocks of birds moved, and he couldn't count the number of times that he'd been inspired with the answers to his questions just by watching them.
Coming out from hiding are 8 man-sized feral-looking creature has dark bluish-black skin. Their arms end in sharpened claws and its feet are splayed hooves. A long, snake-like barbed tail trails behind it. Their hairless head is long and oval and its eyes are large and crimson.
They rush to the caravan, and they are approaching fast.
The nerizo prefers to attack from surprise, leaping to attack its foes when they are within range. A nerizo attacks using its tail sting and claws. Slain creatures are dragged away and devoured at a later time. Nerizo are known to stalk their prey for up to a week before attacking.
nerizo prefers to attack from surprise, leaping to attack its foes when they are within range.
Allysandra readies her bow and hides.
Senniki will dismount and ready her sword and shield then with her tail fetch the wand of bless weapon in case it needs to be used
"Hound Demons! They attack from above!" Dolan called. He drew a thin slip of parchement from the pouch at his side, and read the words. It was a prayer of the Inheritor's protection, though it wasn't overly clear if the prayer was written in the authoritative, booming tones of the Celestial speech, or if Dolan was simply reciting it in that tongue. In response, a shimmer in the air appeared around him. It was nearly imperceptable, though every time it seemed to dissapate, the shimmer appeared again.
Dolan felt a strong desire to surge forward and attack, not waiting for the beasts to catch up to them. He fought the urge, knowing that without support from the others, he'd be torn apart by their numbers, even if he could take out a fair few of them. He instead marched forward, so that he was the first thing between the demons and the wagon. He raised his sword defensively, daring the monsters to attack.
"Oh crap, we had to jinx it, didn't we."
she dismounts and readies to cast a spell.
Init's please
Senniki is at the ready, content to let them come to her.
