How hard does it look to remove the defacing blood and such? would some water and cloth clear it up easy enough?
Some rags, a mop, a bucket or two of water and half an hours work would clear ninety percent of the filth.
When you kneel at the bench before the shrine, the angle of view creates an wierd optical illusion.
The overly complex letters of the prayers engraved on the wall take the shape of a longsword on which is written, “Let us inherit thine arms, Iomedae.” (Sorta like in the movie 'Angels and Demons').
You hear nothing at the North door.
At the East door, you hear something like sssss THUD sssss WHAM.
Kyra glowers at the terrible defacement of the decorations in the room. While Kelden kneels at the bench, she casts one of her more simple spells to clean off the disgusting mess. "I cannot abide such filth..." She looks at the strange letters up on the wall, not recognizing the language. "Does anyone know what that says?"
There.. there is an inscription here, Its..."Let us inherit thine arms, Iomedae." He said aloud moving forward at a low crouch. It certainly wasnt put there by the bastards invading. He wondered what it meant or if something was hidden nearby.
Caralain, you have sharp elven eyes kneel here, tell me if you can see it too please. He said searching the area near the lettering.
When you kneel at the bench before the shrine, the angle of view creates an weird optical illusion.
The overly complex letters of the prayers engraved on the wall seem to... fold together; they overlap to take the shape of a longsword on which is written, “Let us inherit thine arms, Iomedae.” (Sorta like in the movie 'Angels and Demons').
You feel certain that the phrase has some kind of religious meaning; perhaps a passage from a holy text. You don't think it is of the Saranrae faith though.
"Interesting trick, that. Wonder what it means..." Carilain contemplates the writing. "I do have a spell that might help." The magus produces a clear crystal prism from his pouch. Holding the prism in front of his eyes, Carilain speaks a few words of draconic, then puts the prism away while he tries to read the prayers. If they are magic writings, their meaning will soon be clear.
Carilain detects no magic. The strange phrase's meaning remains mysterious.
I beleive it is a passage of text involving the faith a Iomedae... and I dont know much more, I am sure it is important, when we clear this place perhaps we can find a crusader of the faith and see what we can uncover.
He offered to the elf. with the muck cleared away he felt ... better. Even though it was a small act, it helped him refocus. He collected up the wand of spiritual weapon and double checked on the others, then on the rod they were to use to destroy the wardstone.
Are we ready to clear the rest of these doomed bastards from our city? he asked the others
Kankai waits calmly as she continues to listen. It seems that she would have to find something to explain the writing later.
You hear movement and thudding through the East door.
You hear nothing through the North door.
The phrase doesn't ring any bells for Alorah as she nod in readiness to proceed.
Kyra ponders the riddle before them for a moment, but when nothing reveals itself she shrugs and looks at the others. "We shall return to continue the cleansing of this defilement; however, I fear any more delays only works to help our enemy. Let us continue, perhaps this riddle will solve itself another time. Kankai, do you hear anything?"
Nodding she would point to the eastern door.
Checking it for traps before trying the door Once everyone was ready.
Thetin takes radiance and prays at the shrine with Radiance outstretched. "In the name of all that is righteous and good do I swear to fight this hell spawned filth plaguing this city. Iomedea may you bless this, a most holy weapon of your order, and help us to defend this city and clear these holy halls." With fury in his eyes Thetin waits for the ok from Kankai then steps through the northern door shield held high and hammer at the ready.
Carilain nods, Grimstar held at the ready. It's time to move on.
When you kneel at the bench before the shrine, the angle of view creates an weird optical illusion.
The overly complex letters of the prayers engraved on the wall seem to... fold together; they overlap to take the shape of a longsword on which is written, “Let us inherit thine arms, Iomedae.” (Sorta like in the movie 'Angels and Demons').
You feel certain that the phrase has some kind of religious meaning; perhaps a passage from a holy text. The sword symbol is definitely that of Iomedae.
The passage is from an obscure book of Iomedaean prophesies much favored by her paladins. It follows the phrase 'Our enemies be many, and pussiant; Our hands are empty, but our souls aflame with thy light...'
You feel certain it has meaning for you, but you cannot fathom the meaning. Perhaps there is something to make it clearer elsewhere in the Citadel. Some place religious...
Kelden too was ready, tucking in right behind Thetin and Caralain, the wand of spiritual weapon held firmly ready to be used if necessarily.
Thetin knows this is a shrine to Iomedae. Maybe.
When you kick the East door in, you see:
This room was once some sort of museum, but its contents have been smashed and scattered across the room—even the shelves have been shattered and torn apart in places. The decapitated bodies of two knights, their armor and bodies broken and mangled, lie in the ruins.
Crouched over their desecrated bodies are a trio of beauty hating Abrikandelou demons. They turn at the intrusion and hiss.
Players take their turn in order of posting.
For Sarenrae! For Kenebras! He called out as he charged the Abrikandelou demons
Seeing the vile demons, Alorah chants an arcane phrase, reaching out to touch some of her companions. A feeling of security envelops them as she does, bolstering their defenses.
Kyra will stay with the group, remembering her last failed attempt to take down an enemy alone... "Carilain, let's take down that one together!" She points at #1.
"Maybe these freeze." Carilain directs a pale-blue beam of winter chill at the demon Kyra is pointing at.
Thetin sees the demons and charges the closest one he sees. "I will deal with this one. Take the other ones out." Thetin says to his allies as he barrels into the demon.
Kankai drew her sword and prepared to assist Thetin.
"Anyone know anything about these things?"
SURPRISE ROUND__________
Kelden Sunblade_____
For Sarenrae! For Kenebras! He called out as he charged the Abrikandelou demons dropping wand.
Alorah_____
Seeing the vile demons, Alorah chants an arcane phrase, reaching out to touch some of her companions. A feeling of security envelops them as she does, bolstering their defenses.
Kyra Greenstar_____
Kyra will stay with the group, remembering her last failed attempt to take down an enemy alone... "Carilain, let's take down that one together!" She points at #1.
Carilain Riveroak_____
"Maybe these freeze." Carilain directs a pale-blue beam of winter chill at the demon Kyra is pointing at.
Thetin Dorvas_____
Thetin sees the demons and charges the closest one he sees. #2 (also -2 AC for charging. AC23 next round)"I will deal with this one. Take the other ones out." Thetin says to his allies as he barrels into the demon. For future reference assume Thetin has Radiance drawn the whole time we are in here unless otherwise state
Kankai the White_____
Kelden Sunblade_____
Abrikandelou demons hate beauty and beautiful things. Their claws can tear apart and/or sunder most physical objects, and will target the most charismatic people in a group.
They are immune to lightning and poison, resistant to all the others but sonic.
They hate and fear their own image and will recoil from a mirror.
Their bites are cursed to mar and degrade Charisma. Cannot be healed unless you break the curse first.
Alorah_____
Abrikandelou demons hate beauty and beautiful things. Their claws can tear apart and/or sunder most physical objects, and will target the most charismatic people in a group.
They are immune to lightning and poison, resistant to all the others but sonic.
They hate and fear their own image and will recoil from a mirror.
Kyra Greenstar_____
Abrikandelou demons hate beauty and beautiful things. Their claws can tear apart and/or sunder most physical objects, and will target the most charismatic people in a group.
They are immune to lightning and poison, resistant to all the others but sonic.
Carilain Riveroak_____
Abrikandelou demons hate beauty and beautiful things. Their claws can tear apart and/or sunder most physical objects, and will target the most charismatic people in a group.
They are immune to lightning and poison, resistant to all the others but sonic.
They hate and fear their own image and will recoil from a mirror.
Their bites are cursed to mar and degrade Charisma. Cannot be healed unless you break the curse first.
A1: 32
A2: 28
A3: 32
Round 1____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Blasted spawn. They are Abrikandelou's. They despise all forms of beauty and mirrors. Only Sonic energies affect them well.
He called out as he slashed at the demon with his scimitar then took a step back torwards Thetin fighting at his back to prevent the two of them from getting surrounded and overwhelmed while their friends dealt with the third one.
"Mirrors huh." Thetin reaches into a side pouch on his backpack and pulls out his hand mirror and shows it to the monster in front of him.
Carilain draws on his arcane pool, but finds it empty. It can't be helped, Carilain raises Grimstar in both hands, and charges.
"He's right! Kyra, Thetin don't let yourselves get isolated, they will try to kill you first." Alorah says with full understanding that she was likely to be the primary target."They are also immune to poison and lightning completely."
Focusing on the demon engaging the Paladin, she unleashes a scream charged with magical power, audible only to her target.
Kankai would move to E17 and strikes at #2
Kyra nods to Alorah for the warning and then charges right behind Carilain to attack the nearby demon!
Round 1____________
Kelden Sunblade_____
He slashed at the demon with his scimitar then took a step back towards Thetin fighting at his back to prevent the two of them from getting surrounded and overwhelmed while their friends dealt with the third one.
Thetin Dorvas_____
"Mirrors huh." Thetin reaches into a side pouch on his backpack and pulls out his hand mirror and shows it to the monster in front of him.
Carilain Riveroak______
Carilain draws on his arcane pool, but finds it empty. It can't be helped, Carilain raises Grimstar in both hands, and charges.
Moves to F-4 to be diagonal to #1. Leaves room for Kyra is she wants in.
Carilain's AC is 17 for next round.
Alorah_____
Focusing on the demon engaging the Paladin, she unleashes a scream charged with magical power, audible only to her target.
Kankai the White______
Kyra Greenstar_____
Kyra nods to Alorah for the warning and then charges right behind Carilain to attack the nearby demon!
Charge to E4. Kyra will have an effective AC of 18 until next round with the -2 penalty to AC.
Enemies_____
Abrikandilu 1_____
The creature spun around and locked its eyes on Kyra. It shrieked and attacked!
Hit! for slashing damage.
Miss.
Hit! for slashing damage plus Hideous Wound (fort save DC13 or -1 to all charisma based checks (stacks with other such wounds)).
Abrikandilu 2______
Very hurt, reeling back from the Mirror Thetin is presenting, and Dazed, this guy can’t do anything this round.
Abrikandilu 3_____
The creature spun around and, ignoring Kelden, locked its eyes on Thetin. It shrieked and attacked in a frenzy!
Miss.
Hit! for slashing damage.
Hit! for slashing damage plus Hideous Wound (fort save DC13 or -1 to all charisma based checks (stacks with other such wounds)).
Nope.
A1: 17
A2: 6
A3: 24
Round 2_______
Players take their turn in order of posting. Enemies will go last.
Upon seeing how intent the demons were on Sir Thetin and the mirror he once more slid a bit to the side and attacked the demon before him.
Kankai, seeing the demon in front of her was severely wounded she flipped the blade and brought it down on the creatures head.
"I've got this one Thetin."
Carilain stamps his foot down to give his stroke power, as he slashes at the nasty demon.
"No! You! Did! Not!" There are elven curse words mixed in, as Carilain shouts his fury at the demon.
Kyra recoils slightly at the vicious assault directed at her by the demon; however, she recovers quickly and twirls around it to move into a flanking position with Carilain!
Round 2_______
Kelden Sunblade_____
Upon seeing how intent the demons were on Sir Thetin and the mirror he once more slid a bit to the side 5 foot step to H16ish and attacked the demon before him.
Kankai the White_____
Kankai, seeing the demon in front of her was severely wounded she flipped the blade and brought it down on the creatures head. Demon #2
"I've got this one Thetin."
Carilain Riveroak_____
Carilain stamps his foot down to give his stroke power, as he slashes at the nasty demon.
"No! You! Did! Not!" There are elven curse words mixed in, as Carilain shouts his fury at the demon.
Kyra Greenstar_____
Kyra recoils slightly at the vicious assault directed at her by the demon; however, she recovers quickly and twirls around it to move into a flanking position with Carilain!
Move - Acrobatics to move into flanking with Carilain, which should be D2 I think? Swift - Arcane Strike. Standard - Attack.
(npc) Thetin_____
Thetin lashed out at Red 3 with Radiance.
Hit! for crushing and magic damage.
(npc) Alorah_____
Alorah took a shot at Red 3.
Miss.
Enemu__________
Abrikandilu 3_____
The creature continued to attack Thetin in a frenzy!
Miss.
Miss.
Miss.
A3: 15
Round 3__________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
He finallly shifted to the opposite side of Sir Thetin flanking the demon.
Go back to that which you spawned fiend... let them know we are coming!
He growled as he slashed at the creature.
Kankai shifted to G16 and taking her blade in two hands she would slice towards its stomach only to feint it and go for its exposed chest