Fabian steps up so that he is within 10 feet of as many of his companions as possible, but definitely including Bollwerk and Kazul on the front lines. He holds up his staff, and a brief burst of radiance shoots out from it in a globe.
Farasha fires another two arrows in the the doorway.
Moving inside Bollwerk attacks the nearest cultist. . If the AoO hits he will LoH himself.
If Bollwerk's cultist still lives, Kazul moves in 5' step and attacks him. If not, new one.
Two thrusts from the cultists are turned aside by Bollwerk's shield as he rushes in the tower door. Unfazed, the paladin strikes a blow for righteousness. The cut nearly finishes the cultist, when Farasha and Kazul combine to finish him.
The second cultist in the door retreats to take a position with her brethren, and now they set for your attack.
Fabian will step forward and catch as many of the cultists as he can in a fifteen foot cone. Holding out his staff, a scintillating cone of swirling colors shoots forth, assaulting the senses and the minds of the cultists.
The cultists stagger and blink as Fabian's spell washes over them, but they do not falter. They shake their heads to clear the effects, and fight on! Inspired by the power of Baphomet, they manage to defend against all of the attacks thrown at them!
Then a deep voice calls out from further in the tower: "What's all this then? Oho! Some would-be heroes? Very well!" He speaks a few words of power and points a clawed finger at Farasha.
As some birds are in his way Bollwerk delays after Sjurds turn.
Kazul goes full defense, waiting for eagles to be dispersed.
Uli and the eagles tear into the cultists, cutting a bloody swathe through them. Not one remains standing after their onslaught. The tiefling contemptuously sidesteps Sjurd's bolt.
Moving forward Bollwerk declares his holy smite on the chap.
Farasha claws at her eyes and tries to remain calm, realising she is not going to be able to help her friends despite the peril.
Fabian takes a step back and branishes his staff. Two golden bolts of magical force shoot out from it and unerringly hit the tiefling.
Moving forward Bollwerk declares his holy smite on the chap.
Fabian's spell slams into the witch, but does not faze him. Bollwerk's charge is thwarted by some type of magical protection, and the swing does not connect.
The tiefling speaks words of power and reaches out to grasp Bollwerk's shoulder:
'տեղավորել անեծքը'
With her faith in her goddess guiding her, Farasha intones a brief prayer to bring strength to her allies.
Fabian holds up his staff and refreshes his protective ward.
Talons, claws, and Bollwerk's sword serve to doom the tiefling witch. With no where to run he is cut down where he stands.
The ground floor of the tower is now open to the air—a tangle of wooden supports above being all that remains of the building’s upper stories. Two rubble-filled pools flank a central walkway that crosses to an open area with a few shelves, a desk and chair, and a flight of stairs leading down.
I fear that I will no longer be of use to you in our endeavor brave friends, the witch stole my sight and I lack the means to restore it...
her voice is strained and tightly controlled
If you could put me somewhere safe for the while it takes you to investigate this place, then escort me to the nearest friendly bastion I would be greatly appreciative...
"You are not alone, he stole my strength. But I am sure.... I can still carry you and be your eyes."
"Are we injured enough that perhaps we should pull out and seek clerics who can try to heal some of our maladies?" Fabian asks.
No, Sjurd is right, and Bollwerk I had not realised you were affected too. Despite my affliction I can still help, just park me somewhere out of the way should battle break out again!
she smiles despite herself
Now, who needs healing? Gather around...
Going down!
The room downstairs appears to be a workshop. This semicircular room is empty except for a few bookshelves against the walls and a single desk and chair sit in one corner. A huge set of wood and metal double doors stands in the south wall.
He listens at door for anything:
Bollwerk nods to the door and nods to Kazul.
Kazul hears nothing. The doors are locked.
Bollwerk inquires the if the keys work?
Fabian follows the others and stands at the ready.
This semicircular room has been outfitted with numerous demonic decorations. The green glass lanterns hanging on the walls give the room an eerie glow. A brazen minotaur head hangs from one wall above an altar covered with wavy-bladed knives and curved bulls’ horns, while star-shaped symbols in red decorate other walls. A large wooden chest sits near the west wall.
Kazul looks around the room for traps.
Fabian moves in behind Kazul and also looks around. He holds up his staff, speaks the words of a cantrip, and scans the room.
His face wrinkles in disgust at the decorations. He suspects that he recognizes the symbology of Baphomet.... (Does he? Take 10 on Knowedge checks for Religion with a result of 19, and Planes with a result of 21.)
Farasha leans against the doorway.
It smells of incense and other...more unsavory things...
The brass minotaur head radiates magic, as does something in the chest. Kazul does not detect any traps in the room, nor in the chest.