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Elon roll me a luck dice. D20 no mods.


Male Human

Luck: 1d20 ⇒ 6


Elon I PM'd you some things.


Spellcraft (from the creature): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Spellcraft (from Graves): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13


Galacia:
From the area where the creature was you can tell it is a strong aura of Transmutation & some kind of polymorph spell at your best estimate, though you have not come across one as strong as this. Your senses are in tune enough to notice there is at least two aura of transmutation, polymorph. You can easily figure the closest spells you have noticed to these are similar to what druids use to change their appearance. (1000 faces & some form of wild shape though it isn't quiet the same.)

From graves you see all kinds of auras. Initially you cant look straight at him with detect magic on and it takes a moment for your eyes to adjust. the auras are too intermingled to distinguish any specific spells or enchantments but the strongest auras are Conjuration and Divination, in massive quantities.


Male Human Sorcerer

There is a creature in this room that has disguised its approach and appearance from us who see in the light. If you have any spells that might force it to reveal itself, then burn them now, for this hidden creature has the same taint as the creature that we slew in Eliana's house

Elon will begin the process of concentration as to where the taint is, scanning for it to locate it in the same manner as he did in the Mill.


Elon:
What ever you are looking for either did not hear you state out loud you where looking for it or doesn't care. It appears to be situated not to far from Graves, about 5 foot behind him. Between him and Eliana's position.

As of yet you cant tell how effective your healing has been.


AC 17, FF 16, TAC 11 // HP 13 //F 4 R 1 W 0// Per:0 //Init: 3

Krallek looks about in confusion at Elons warning but quickly regains his composure and starts groping about the room like a man stumbling about in the dark. He is attempting to grapple with an unseen foe.


At Elon's words Archaouss glances around confused but alert.

Perception
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15


Carth raised his crossbow in response to Elon's words and glanced around for whatever Elon had spotted. He doubted he could see something that appeared to be hiding itself with magic, but there was no harm in trying.

1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25


AC 17, FF 16, TAC 11 // HP 13 //F 4 R 1 W 0// Per:0 //Init: 3

I suppose I need to do a perception check? You know, to grope about to find the invisible creature.

Perception to find the new threat: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 1 = 21


With some group work, and the fact that the invisible foe see's weapons being raised it reveals itself.

It is Argius he hurriedly speaks, "Don't fire, I am just checking on Eliana.". Graves becomes enraged and turns around so quickly you almost miss it. He brings both is hands back and hits Argius in the chest full pelt. Argius flies across the room and hits the wall. He stands immediately to hear Graves speak. "You will not touch her." the anger in his voice is so palpable you almost feel it around you.

Argius simply stands and calmly replies. "I want to save her. One persons healing is not enough."


Male Human

Rounding solidly at Argius and moving towards him, Elon will take his staff, whipping the point of it to the nock of the Adam's Apple of Argius.

Those who skulk in the shadows and obscure their presence are never up to good in my experience. Why do you hide yourself? Why is it that the taint of evil appears to flow through you more strongly than I have ever come across? And why is it that you were here in the presence of your employer and did not declare yourself? What are your motives?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15


AC 17, FF 16, TAC 11 // HP 13 //F 4 R 1 W 0// Per:0 //Init: 3

Krallek doesn't even wait for Argius to answer Elon's question. He rushes across the room, the look of anger clear on his face makes it obvious to anyone who sees it, he means to solve this situation with violence.

Punch Argius in the face: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage if that hits: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Don't you ever be sneaking up like that! Specially you, one who ain't trusted by no one.


Argius is taken aback by the onslaught, as he see's it. Though he deos not appear hurt and he calmy reply's. "what you ask is irrelevant, as are your actions. If you wish Eliana healed you will let me past, or i shall leave and her fate will be on your hands." He looks squarely at Graves when he says the last part.

He awaits reply and will not move from his spot for the moment.

Graves looks clearly angry and argius's words do appear to be being processed by him. He has the look of a bull who has just spotted a red flag.

I knwo the colour red to bull is an myth but i like the analogy non the less. lol

Elon:
He appears to be speaking the truth, he does not seem concerned about Eliana herself, more concerned with healing her.


"Krallek, calm down," Carth said calmly, before turning towards Graves, "Why do you not want Argius to touch her? If he is correct, and he is the only one who can heal her, what is stopping you from allowing him?"


Archaouss mutters to himself and begins to dpin his dagger in hand.


Male Human

The man speaks the truth, or at least he believes that he does. I cannot tell which it is. Although the fact he snuck into this room implies foul motive.


"Or that he knew what Graves' reaction would be," Carth replied to Elon, before looking between Argius and Graves,
"So, does one of you want to explain why Argius cannot touch Eliana? And I'd prefer an answer beyond 'because I said so'."


Graves's adrenalin runs out and his shoulders slump a little. "You where supposed to protect her. You are the reason she is hurt."

Argius replies calmly and clearly. "I can save her. If you will not let me, her death will be on your conscience not my own." he then responds to Carth "Eliana did not trust me, as you all well know. She would not let me touch her. That is why. I have not, nor do I have intentions of hurting her or causing harm to her." His voice turnign more stern. "But do nto confuse my actions with caring. I will let her die, if instructed to not help her."


Male Human

Krallek, let the man through, but keep your eye on him. Eliana needs healing, and she can't speak for herself right now. Yes she might have been harmed thanks to Argius, but if he is the only one who can save her then I will take that risk. Will you be needing assistance Argius?


If no one stops him Argius will head towards Eliana and begin his process.

Graves sits down and lets him past. The adrenalin has run out and the situation is beginning to hit him. 'If she dies I'll... Forgive me, there is food and drink in your rooms and your gifts are also there waiting for you. You all look tired and there is much to do. Lets rest, I shall remain with Eliana.

The purple cloaks join Argius and almost surround him as he works.


I will not be stopping Argius

"Thank you," Carth says to Graves, before heading out of the room. However, instead of heading towards his room, he will wait outside for the others to leave as he needed to talk with them.


Male Human

Elon will help for as long as he is able, even if his skin crawls to be near one with such a strong element of the taint. When his skills are no longer needed, then he will head directly to his own quarters, with the hour being so late, there was not much else that he wanted to do beyond get his head down and sleep.


AC 17, FF 16, TAC 11 // HP 13 //F 4 R 1 W 0// Per:0 //Init: 3

Krallek stays in the room just in case he is needed to keep an eye on Argius and his attempt to help.


Argius and the purple cloaks will not allow anyone near while he works. You will be encouraged to go to bed.

Everyone but Elon and Krallek have left the room with Carth and are in the hallway with him. Graves wonders past in an almost zombie like daze and heads round the corner and down the stairs.


"This is turning into ine weird job. First the fire then the monster now this."


AC 17, FF 16, TAC 11 // HP 13 //F 4 R 1 W 0// Per:0 //Init: 3

Krallek begrudgingly leaves the room and goes out into the hall where everyone else is standing. He stands there for a moment and looks to the others and says "any of you as confused as I am? I aint got no idea whats going on."


With you all in the hallway you have an opertunity to SHARE WHAT YOU KNOW.


Male Human

Gentlemen. Well done on the events of today. It was a long one, and we fought long and hard together. With the hour being so late, and tiredness hanging upon our bones, I would suggest that we sleep and debrief in the morning. Otherwise words that we speak might be ill considered and arguements might start through misinterpretation of intent. What do you reckon? Sleep and then a hearty breakfast and we can sort out the rest later?

Elon smiles wearily. Mistakes had been made, but there was no point in arguing it out. Learn the lessons and don't remake them The words of his seniors rang through his mind briefly.


"One thing before we go," Carth says before turning towards Elon, "You said that you detected some sort of evil in Argius? What did you mean exactly?"


Male Human

There are 4 humours within the body. One that is orderly and lawful, one that is kind and good, another that is evil, seeking to harm life, and one that embodies free will and chaos. I have a talent in being able to see these humours within a person, and when I used one side of this talent, the one that came across most strongly was that of evil. Pure and unadulterated, the air around that man is tainted with it. Does that answer your question?


"So, you can do this to more than one person?" Carth asks, "Because if you can, I want you to use it on people who work in this temple, namely Graves. Eliana as well, if she makes it through the night."


Male Human

I can use this talent as much as I wish within a day, although it requires some concentration and I can only search for a single humour at a time. It would take some time to look at all of the people in this place, but I will do so without issue if you believe that it will help.


Ok I need to get this game going and stop it stalling because people do not know what is going on. If you don't share what you know in character Graves will tell you all tomorrow (in game tomorrow.). So if there is anything you want kept secret for what ever reason PM me. I will be moving the game onto the next day, tonight.


"Well, if you can try and concentrate on Graves first, that's the important one," Carth said, "I don't like how neither he nor Argius responded or even tried to deny what you said about him."
He paused for a moment, yawning before finishing,
"Well, I'm too tired to continue with this day. I need to have a chat with you folks, but that can wait until morning."
He then turns around and heads to his room.


Male Human

Till the morning then.

Elon heads to his quarters, and shrugs off the kit and armour that he had been holding onto all day. It felt good to get out of it, to wash off the grime of the day and take it all in. I killed a demon thing today It sinks in finally. Something sent here to claim power, and power alone. To follow the orders of a god. Who are we to oppose such power?

He takes pleasure in looking into the new weapon that Graves had given him. A cestus to burn any enemies that might stand before him, and therefore keep his allies alive.

Feeling the weight of it in his hands, the craftsmanship. The way that the wraps held tight to his arm, but did not crush his fingers, it was clear that this was an exquisite piece. He would be able to depend upon it in times of need.

He tidies up his equipment and then goes to sleep.


You all awake to bright sunshine and song of birds. It delays the heavy weight of yesterdays events for just a few moments. No sooner are you ready and up than the purple cloaks are escorting you to Graves office.

"Come in" His voice shows no hint of the tiredness that is face clearly does.

"I trust the weapons are adequate." He will not wait for an answer.

"Well as you are all keenly aware, we have ran int o a bit of a situation. The gods a vying for power and that is never good for mortals. Innocent people are being killed, my town is falling apart at the seems and there is a group of people in front of me that all want to know what is going on. The truth is we don't have a whole lot of options at this juncture."

He stands and begins to pace. "So instead of focusing on what we don't have. It is time to focus on what we do have." He turns to Elon and Archaouss. As he does you feel movement from your bags. We have these pages and the diary from Sybil. he takes a moment to read them and it only takes a moment.

"Well if this had been shared sooner the events of yesterday may have been avoided."He makes no effort to hide his emotions.

"Elon your tests will show I'm not evil. You may do it now if you wish. unlike some of you I have nothing to hide."

He will stand still for your detections.

"Now, what you all know so far; Paul is evil, he is not what he seems. a dog like creature maybe. More likely one of the shadows sent here by the dark god. Sybil knows more about this town that she admits to. She can create a magic of sorts with her liquids. The mill belongs to Toby who is not liked by the town. He attempted to steal the orbs a long time ago. His motivations are unclear. He may or may not be back. The town nearest us would benefit greatly form our failings and you all saw the vision. That I can not begin to interpret."

He waits to see you have all followed.

"What I was able to find out for the creature is simple. It is not Paul. It knew Paul was a human and it knew of his memory, his life but it was not him. It needed a vessel and Paul fit. It would not reveal anything of the other shadows or its true intent. It's only thoughts were to .... well to finish what you all interrupted."

"What happened yesterday was avoidable and unforgivable. What you all did to fix it was more than anyone in this town would have done. For that I am grateful. You need to work together, non of you can beat this alone. Together you are strong. Make your plans and I will help how I can."

He sits down and awaits your responses.


Male Human

I have a couple of things I would like to raise.

Elon clenches his hand, the leather of the cestus biting comfortably into the skin.

The weapon, as relating to myself is more than adequate. Thank you.

I will most certainly do whatever tests I can do, however I would like to ask a small boon. If you would be able to remove any and all items that might obscure the detections. By which I mean rings and amulets that have been blessed by a priest or equivalent, or even items that have been imbued with your own seemingly not inconsiderable power. I would like to gain an accurate assessment you see.

He will run through the 4 detect alignment spells, one for law, one for chaos, one for good and one for evil. All of them will be held for 4 rounds, to make sure that it is Graves I am detecting, not some randomer.

It might be an idea then to go to Sybil and ask her to give us everything that she knows. For the safety of the town, and of it's people. I am glad we were able to interrupt the creature, although I fear for Eliana's safety. Has she managed to make it through the night? Elon asks questioningly, wanting to know.

The vision is a curiosity, and what it might end up meaning I do not understand. If you don't then that worries me, and makes me question whether we are meant to understand it at all

Are there any new leads on the other Orbs at all? Anything, even rumours might well help us now.


Graves nods to Elon. Though he does not remove anything. "I have no objects of magic on me. Do what tests you will. My personality and capacity for evil are as much apparent in my actions as my aura, I do not obscure my actions and do not obscure my aura"

Elon:
The tests for Law, Chaos, Good, and evil all work as far as you know. He seems to be as neutral, At least as much as anyone can be. A thing of note, is aura is huge. Bigger than any you have seen before. Are you doing detect magic as well.

IS anyone else doing any tests?

He waits for tests to be done before speaking.

"Eliana made it through the night." Anger and pain clearly apparent in his voice and body language.

"No new rumors, the people of this town are searching for reason that it beyond their comprehension."


Glad to hear that Eliana made it through the night, Carth draws his attention to the items that Graves had retrieved from both Elon and Archaouss before asking,
"And what IS that exactly? Because apparently people haven't been giving everyone all the information they know and I haven't seen that book before, or the pages."


Male Human

I understand perhaps the need to take you at your word, but I would like to check myself all the same.

Elon will indeed use Detect Magic

Not sure about one of them, but the other bit that just came out of the bag was given to myself and Marcus when we went to Sybil at the Market. She gave us some information


Elon:
The aura from Graves is very bright, so bright that it hurts your eyes, a lot! Are you continuing for the full 3 rounds?

"Sybil gave Elon some pages from her diary in exchange for some of his blood. For that he will get a gift when the pages are returned. Archaous, having made a deal with Paul for the were-bout's of Toby, stole the diary from her. A fact she was acutely aware of at the time, though he wouldn't of known. Sybil is much smarter than she comes across. But we each have our own inner defenses."


Male Human

Despite the pain, yes Elon will carry on for the full three rounds. He wants information, he will get it.


Make me 2 will saves please Elon.


Male Human

Will save 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27
WIll save 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15


Elon:
Your head hurts, It hurts a lot, Take 10 non lethal. Before the flash of pain your senses tell you that this is strong magic. Strong enough that no earth bound thing could make it. You cant get enough thougth together to talk. (until I state otherwise) and you cant stand up.

Elon falls to the floor, sitting and holding his head. Graves speaks sharply. "Leave him! he will be fine shortly."


Elon:
"One should be careful when detecting if a God is magic." You begin to feel better, the pain leaves your head and you are able to see and stand once more.

Elon takes his hands of his head and Graves helps him to his feet.


Carth was about to comment on Elon collapsing, but when Graves says everything will be fine, he turns his attention back to the diary.
"Well, what does the diary say then? And by that, I mean, is there any useful information that we could use to find the other orbs."


Male Human

You are a God? But then why are you here on this realm? I understand that you have none of the humours I mentioned earlier, but I do not understand your presence. Your concern with humans and our kind. Why do you want the orbs? Elon looks guarded, and for the moment ignores the questions about the diary.

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