Daniel's mighty blow hits the vampire solidly.
Andrea is tempted to taunt Ilnerik, to call him traitor to Bisby and hope he enjoys oblivion with Vyriavaxus, the dead demon-lord who made part of the truce with Easivra.
But no, let him go without comment, to be considered less than nothing. Just a parasite who has at long last been crushed undefoot. he will be cut down, turn to mist and then rage helplessly as he discovers his coffin destroyed and then vanish into the air. Unnoticed, unmourned and forgotten.
Orsin moves to AB21, opening his onslaught with a searing light, firing the white-hot beam directly into the vampire's face.
Orsin getting the urge to gang up and get in on the action moves he takes the AOO for casting in an adjacent hex.
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orsin's attack hits and sizzles but Ilnerik is still up.
RD 2: Ilnerik
The vampire has a vacant look on his face as he unleashes a whirlwind of attacks on all those surrounding him,
Orsin
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Daniel
;
Gerard
;
Phem
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The Vampire was Desperate. Daniel could see that. He should be. Once again Daniel called down the power of his goddess, this time to infuse his ALLIES weapons with Imoedae's power.
For an instant the weapons of his friends glow with the light of heaven.
What waits for you in the Boneyard, Illnerik?
His swings go wide this time, but with the Holy power within his allies weapons, the vampire was finished.
HP 81/81
Current Saves: F12R5W115
AC: 24/T12/FF24
In hands: Wooden shield+2,Long sword +2
Current BaB: +9/+4
Spells in Effect: Protection from Evil 10' on Orsin(+2 AC/Saves vs. Evil,Protects against mental effects 25 minutes),
Resist Energy-Lightning on Euphemia/Frank(30 points 25 minutes)
Protection from Energy-Fire on herself (120 protection for 95 minutes)
Keen Edge on Orsin/Daniel (Increase crit range 1 step) 15 minutes
Channels 0/6
Bit of Luck 5/8
Unfortunatly, Orsin was in the way so she couldn't bless Daniel with luck so she blessed Orsin instead.
Both of Daniel's swing miss.
RD 2: updte
Ilnernik - whirlwind attack hit 3 heroes
Andrea - bit of luck on Orsin
Euphemia
Gerard -
Orsin
Daniel - missed his attack
Euphemia tsks after taking her damage, content to let Daniel do all the taunting for her. To be honest, she had nothing too personal against Ilnerik. It was the council that killed her friends. However, hurting an innocent family? Not okay. Generally using shadowbeasts to create a society that lives only in the shadows? Also not okay.
On second thought, maybe it was personal.
"Fail, if you would be so kind," she mutters, swishing her fingers and spitting in Ilnerik's direction.
he makes the save.
Orsin's longsword catches the blow as Ilnerik attempts his flailing whirlwind. The leech had grown desperate. Good.
"True death is upon you, Ilnerik. Meet it with honor!"
Orsin both attacks miss.
RD 2: update
Ilnernik - whirlwind attack hit 3 heroes
Andrea - bit of luck on Orsin
Euphemia - misfortune cast but will save made.
Gerard -
Orsin - attack but missed
Daniel - missed his attack
Put down you weapon and walk away, this isn't your fight. We can rule... Blah, blah.
RD 3: Ilnerik
The vampire desperately continues his whirlwind of attacks on all those surrounding him,
Orsin
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Daniel
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Gerard
;
Phem
;
RD 3: update
Ilnernik - whirlwind attack hit Orsin and Phem
Andrea -
Euphemia -
Gerard -
Orsin -
Daniel -
Andrea give anothe rbit of luck to Orsin.
4/8 remaining
DMPC Orsin:
Neither attack hit the vampire.
Daniel was done talking, Illnerik was done harming Westcrown, done harming his friends.
His focus returned, Daniel avoids the wild uncoordinated strikes of the vampire, ducking low and opening up a large gash on the inside of Illnerik's foreward leg as he rises. The vampire could apparently still feel pain since he reflexively brought clawed fingers down to ward another attempt but the warrior counted on such a reaction and was already moving his sword around and reversing his grip.
As Illnerik'sIlk's hands and shoulders drop,Daniel jumps up and brings his sword overhead, point down, coming down with all his weight and drives the sword, tip first behind the collarbone and through the lung into the heart. For an instant Illnerik had a good 4 feet of steel running through every major organ in his upper torso, running parallel to his spine, before Daniel twisted the blade and pulled it up and out. The strike would have killed a living foe instantly. What would it do to a Vampire?
That amount of damage finally drops Ilnerik this round. What is Phem, Gerard and Andrea going to do, the body is on the ground, you are the only ones with actions remaining.
Gerard seeks the dark-half of the legendary artifact.
Muttering to himself, Some folk just don't know when to stay dead, dead is dead... un-dead, what is that? Rule together, blah-blah... See you in Hell.
Stake him,Slice off the head and anoint with holy water Andrea will do so with herstake and blade, dousing the remains with a vial of holy water for good measure.
If the body turns to ashes, Andrea will kick the ashes into the sewer, where Ilnerik can rest with all the other feces and slop.
Bring the Totemrix and Morrowfall together, the curse ends now!
Euphemia gets to work searching for the other half of the artifact with Gerard, laughing nervously at what was a monumental achievement.
"It seems we are all still alive!" she says, on the verge of happy tears.
Praise the Imoedae and all the goodly gods. Dare we hope we have succeeded? Find it and see the darkness lifted...
The paladin keeps his sword out as he takes out a stake in his other hand and uses the hilt to hammer the piece of wood home...
"Let's not get our hopes up yet, we've been disappointed before," Orsin cautions, wiping sweat and dirt from his brow.
I agree, not until it is destroyed.
You are able to stake his body before he fast heals or turns gaseous. Chopping his head off is easily accomplished.
You are able to find the to Totemrix, Gerard looked first so I'll say he located it, when he touches it he feels a twinge. As his hand grasps the item, instinctively Daniel steps back 5 feet from the item. He shuts his eyes.
Ohnonono! Why?! Why did that happen?
I mean, we snuck down all quiet into dat pit and dere was the mayor house dat Herbert said people were goin into so we squeezed all in and wuz gunna find mah darlin.
BUT DEN BAD THINGS HAPPENED!
Dat flappy woman with da bow and that big skelle guy, oh! what dey did to Herbert and dere were all dese horny guyz runnin around and we fought and fought band I though we were gunna win but den..
DA REAL BIG WINGED GUY!
Oh! Nuttin we did could do anything and he smushed Furyhand and he stomped all over me and..and..WHAT HE DID TO WILLIE! Swordz don't go in dat way! *sob Sob*
Gerard when you touch the artifact you feel a cool tingle through out your body,
Daniel when you first catch a glimpse of the Totemrix you step back instinctively.
When Gerard locates the artifact the temperature in the area appears to have dipped 10 or 15 degrees.
What are you doing next?
Additional items you discover on the vampire:
+3 leather armor, amulet of mighty fists +2, belt of physical might +4 (Strength, Dexterity), ring of protection +3, rod of shadowy splendor, 3000 gp in elegant jewelry, master key to locked doors in Walcourt.
Euphemia! Connect the Morrowfall to the Totemrix, that will supress the powers of both. Then we need to destroy the Aohl by smashing with weapons, shattering with spells or if we are too spent, go straight to Grumm's smithy and melt it down.
Andrea leans back on the wall and seems to shudder in relief, exhustion and numerous other emotions play over her face. She seems to laugh and cry a bit in relief that this long quest that was given to her and her absent friends by Janivan over a year ago has ended for just a little while.
Come, my love... Let us complete the task.. Gerard presents the Totemrix.
Euphemia nods sagely, and Frank dips into her clothing for shelter as the witch moves towards her lover.
"We must be careful," she murmurs, pushing her sword against his.
With some effort the combined Morrowfall and Totemrix reunites to become the the Aohl once again, each half suppressing the others powers. The heroes are able to smash the artifact into pieces destroying another remnant of the old gods.
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Euphemia detects that there is a permanent illusory wall hides the entrance to this area from the sewer tunnel itself. Although these sewer tunnels do provide a back door of sorts into Walcourt, only a few know about the entrance— at least, until the PCs discover it for themselves.
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Once the deed is complete you can begin to contemplate the treasure hoard. It will take a day, or so, to inventory the treasures and at least three days for the group to haul it out. Of course hauling out such riches on the riotous streets can poise it's own concerns.
Euphemia is more concerned with immediate celebrations. Even before leaving, she tackles Gerard with a peal of laughter and shares her joy with her lips.
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Andrea wipes her face, thinking of all those who wouldn't be here this day.
Kenji,Duncan,John,Lucrezia,Grimm,Faelyn,Truk,Sunny,Shadow. We have done it.
Well Bisby should finally be at rest, we just need to see if your curse is over as well, Orsin.
"I can think of two souls that deserve a place in Hell more than I do," the bard chuckles. "Here's a hint: their last name sounds an awful lot like 'revenge'."
Andrea looks to be about to lay a hand on your shoulder but hesitates, remembering what happened last time.
Well, revenge will be cold and hot. Much like I am chilly right now. Andrea pushes herself up off the cold stone. Let us get back to Areal and Janivan and tell them the news. Then? Andrea looks out into the treasure chamber. [b]We rest some and then figure out how to deal with the twins.