When in doubt, smite and charge. When not in doubt, smite and charge.
Haldern and Jensal charge in
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So, 144 or 288 damage depending on crit
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Kenjakana's Liliend Azata materializes and starts to Inspire Courage.
Kenjakana's Monadic Deva continues to hammer away at the sneak.
Sensing that the battle is almost over, Kenjakana decides to refrain from casting any more spells.
The axewoman is struck through by Haldern's lance, the blow obliterating her chest.
The dagger-wielder fares no better.
Soon enough, a slow hush washes over the battlefield.
While still invisible Ganorok moves around to check on the dead enemies, and around, to make sure there are no more "surprises".
Daniel looks around for the creatures that crawled out of the bodies, "Did anyone see where the creatures inside them went?"
They're easily spotted- four legged brains, lying unconscious near each fallen body.
Haldern would detect evil on the brains and, assuming that they ARE evil:
"Unless somebody strongly objects I suggest that we kill those brains"
"I whole heartedly think they need to be removed so they can't do this to someone else." Daniel assists in dispatching the creatures.
Ganorok keeps watch, but keeps his distance from the walking brains, face contorted in disgust.
They're shortly dealt with.
Senna emerges from the house. "I-is that it? That... could have been far worse. Are you alright? Do you need any healing?"
"That was it for here. But I think we now have to go on to the other houses and do the same thing. Again and again"
"And I doubt next time will be as easy as this time."
"...What should we do next? Hela's band can't be too far away, but even if we were... surprisingly successful battle against these four, I'd rather not fight the entire troop at once. While I think we're allowed to help the other Kings, I worry about showing up too soon and risking the city as result. However, showing up too late renders the whole intention of intervention moot... Perhaps our best bet is to just pick them off in smaller groups and then neutralize Hela?"
"So, lets head off to White Estrid, shall we? Now would be good"
"Let's go then. I do wonder if there is a way to cast those creatures out without killing their hosts though." Daniel adds as they prepare to move out.
Senna nods. "...aye. I'll hold down the fort in case they come back, or if they send further agents." She pauses, and surveys you all. "...good luck. Kalsgard is counting on you."
Moving along through the streets, they show the signs of Hela's host's passing; doors ripped open, produce pulled out onto the street. A few shopkeepers try to return their goods to their stores, others just watch nervously from the windows. Still more wrong hands and ask you and any other passers-by about whether they should go to the palace to ask about missing sons, daughters and other family members.
Soon enough you arrive at the hall set aside for White Estrid's retinue; an ancient meeting-hall for the then-small town of Kalsgard, made of ancient, strong wood. Warm light streams from the windows, the doors are thrown open, and you hear the loud susurration of many people conversing. A few guards stand out the front; they come to attention as you approach. "Hail! Are you here for King Estrid's party?"
Ganorok looks at them.
"Well, yes, of course. We have been invited, but got somewhat delayed. So if you don't mind, we would like to go and present our respects."
They look amidst each other for a moment, then one of them coughs. "Sir, there's no need to lie to us- any guards of the Kings are more the welcome. Why, a few of King Hela's party arrived not long ago. Please, go in."
Not here, no.