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Toxim runs to the edge, putting an arrow into one of the Gargoyles. Guard jumps down the cliff to Ben's defense as Finn moves to guard the crew. Karkalla puts two bolts into the nearest Gargoyle, sending it splashing into the water below. Ardanto dives off the massive cliff to go after Avner as Snem blasts the last Gargoyle Init: Round 2
Karkalla puts two bolts into the second Gargoyle, The beast then banks upward flying back toward the cliff, it then dives toward the crew. It hits Avner full in the chest, pushing the Noble over the side. Avner's scream can be heard as he plunges into the rolling surf far below. Ardanto draws his weapons, but no foe is within reach. Daurros lets loose with ray's of fire, burning the Gargoyle over the water and sending his burning form into the rolling surf as well.
Init: Round 1 * Karkalla = 12[went]
Init: Round 2
Finn steps back, burring his spear into his attacker, Amella draws her sword and readies herself "Keep ways' fro th'edges!" she yells. Finn attacker withdrawls over the water, banking toward the back and climbing near 30 feet higher. Lirith readies her sword in case one tries to rush her and moves back, hugging the cliff facing. Init: Round 1 * Toxim = 22[went]
Init: Round 2
Finn steps to the side and tears into the creature with his spear, dropping it where it hovered. The remaining one's spring into action. The first plunges at Finn, seeming intent to rush him off the edge. Karkalla tries to slash it with her bowblade and Finn tries to spear the thing, but no luck. Finn is pushed but only 5 feet, he stops himself on the slopping edge. The second rushes BEn, sending him tumbling 20 feet. The third hits Avos the same way, pushing him off after Ben, to tumble to rest not far from the other sailor. Toxim sidesteps, putting an arrow into Finn's attacker.Guard braces himself as Snem hits the second attacker. Init: surprise * Gargarole 1 = 19{went]
Init: Round 1 * Toxim = 22[went]
No one knows of this Zayifd, but he was seen entering town with a few merchants that morning. People have heard of the Carrion king, the howl of his Gnolls can be heard every night. The gossip is, he may be forging alliances between the Gnolls of the peaks, and Gnoll raids have grown more common of late.
You put the events behind you as best as you can, although Avner is all doom and gloom and Amella sends him to the back of the line, she looks very tempted to shove him off the cliff. So maybe her being in front and well away from the noble is a good thing. It is near dusk, just at the edge of dark when they strike.Moving from the very stone they descend upon you. Only Finn spots them before they leap into the air from the cliff wall. They look like, devils of stone, winged devils coming for you.The first flies at Finn, flowing over the monks Jab it claws into him Init: surprise * Gargarole 1 = 19{went]
Init: Round 1 * Toxim = 22
Finn Spoiler:
You do smell something on the birds themselves, other then rot. Its a musky smell it smells somewhat familer [ooc] Give me a know nat check or a int check Dead birds or no dead birds you put the ruined village behind you and start to cover ground. Near mid day you see someone upon the rocks in the distance, "Look!' someone yells as you see someone standing yon the cliffs. Most of you can see he looks naked or near naked, he shouts something holds up what seems to be a dagger before plunging it into his chest. You watch the body plummet into the sea many feet below ( near 80 feet) Finn Spoiler:
Finn you can tell it looks to be a native maybe, with a black crude dagger. He is dressed only in lion cloth and shell jewelry. As you see him fall you do see what you think was maybe a pointed ear, not unlike your own.
"Well I did not mean to cause a problem, I am gladdened however a servant of Sananrae Is the one to lead a charge on such evil. Some of use preach redemption by kindness ane mercy and others must bring it by the sword to those who turn from the path of light. Fare thee well" He says, finishing his ale and headed for the street.
The night goes by without any sign of trouble, the fishing was good and with what was caught and the crab pulled out of the water in the morning you should be set for a few days on food if you can keep them fresh. One thing does cause fear within the crew and you are called to near where the road starts. A dozen birds have been killed and stacked in an "x" pattens upon little twigs. No one seen this happen but it must have taken place sometime in the night.
Kelden Spoiler:
The pale mountain is easy, you can see it from the town. It is the large pale mountains that looks out of place among those that lay past the village. You would guess 20 miles as the crow flies. And While you know nothing of history, you have heard of this House of the beast and the Carrion King. The Carrion king is suppose to be a powerful gnoll that wields more power then any known in your life time. It is rumored he is bringing many tribes under one flag. The House of the beast is also said to be some type of ruined temple laying in the shadow of the pale mountain.
"well little one I have brought the light of Sarenrae and blessed redemption upon many who were once corrupt and filled with darkness. Some have known of this Carrion king, your own goblin companion seems to have noticed the increase in the Gnolls attacks. I also spoke with a caravan master and his scouts just south of Bronze hook, they also battled a gnoll attack made up of two tribes." Celena Spoiler:
the Phylactery is warm to the touch as always with your goddess grace, it warns of no danger to your grace.
"Ah, Then I have found those I seek." He says, rising to his feet, towering over N'Djamera to bow " I am Zayifd, a traveler I have said, and have walked the billowing sands of Osirion, the westernmost veldt of Nex, and much of our own beloved Katapesh in between. I have seen much in my travels, and have brought the word and redemption of the Dawnfower to many. Yet also have I seen much in the way of cruelty and war in those travels, and it is a warning of such I bring to you today.' He says seating himself once more. “You have distinguished yourselves by defeating the Kulldis. You know that word of the liberation of Kelmarane has reached all the way to the coast by now, and you are enjoying the fruits of that success even as we speak in the form of trade and tax. Yet word spreads not only to friends, but also to enemies. ' He looks at you with a grave face"The Carrion King knows of what you’ve done to the Kulldis,and though he did not reply in kind at once, I have heard dire rumors in my travels. Rumors of gnoll tribes gathering on thefar slopes of Pale Mountain, tribes united under one banner—the sign of the Carrion King!
The town has flourished with an influx of trade and the party has spent the last year in a verity of ways. Celena has helped restore the church of Saranae, receiving the rank of of Abbot-Protector and becoming a respected and well know person to Kelmarane's Saranae devote. Markhet opened a herb shop and with the proceeds from her shop she not only Bought two gnomish hose slaves (Kamel and Hamilk) but has been busy setting up her own shine to the green faith within the pesh fields. A few of the new pesh farmers have turned to Markets faith and it is slowly growing with the fortunes of the town. Ayish spent her time helping rebuild the city and has became a popular entertainer and well know dancer within the city. Her fire dances normally drawl large crowds. N'djamerna spends his time researching and pouring over scrolls of the area and its history. He does manage to set up a small shrine to his god within the town and spends the rest of his time dodging Undrella's advances. She seems to take that as a challenge and often leaves the priest small gifts and only redoubles her efforts. Kelden and Vrealk however spent most of that time patrolling for Gnolls around Kelmarane. They often clashes with tribes moving into the area and have heard of some type of Knoll king setting up camp. as the months went on the clashes came more frequent. Vrealk has became somewhat known in town as "the rat catcher goblin" and is tolerated by most of the residents and has a nice side business catching vermin. Kelden on the other hand has taken up with a lovely half elf bar keep who has sit up shop in side the battle market. It is one of those rare days when the whole group is in town at the same time. The first time in weeks, you happen to be in Reasha's tavern sharing tales when the traveler arrives. He is a tall man, close to seven feet with dust from the road still coating his red and orange robes, the sun of Sarane upon his shaved head brightly in red. He sits at the bar and orders a ale to sate his thirst. "Barkeep." he says in a strong rolling tone "Would you know where I could find this villages leadership? And perhaps the band of heroes I hear helped reclaim it?'
While you see nothing hostel and it looks like the Village has been abandoned for some time, you do see signs of combat maybe. Something violent happened here, either the villagers ran off or something took them as no skeletons can be found. This might or might not be a good place to camp, as something hit it, however you might be able to repair some nets and fish before dark. A few of the crew do know how to make crab pods and maybe you can place them and see if you can replenish supplies here a bit.
With little to do right now about the food shortage, the party presses onward. The day passes much like the last, the road is crumbling but still wide and strong in most places. About and hour or two from sunset you find yourself once more upon the beach as the road dips low you come across what looks to be a primitive abandoned Village. Huts are mostly collapsed and now home to large flocks of Gulls, Canoes lay rotting upon the shore. Everywhere lay buried half forgotten signs what what looks to have been once a fishing village of some type.
The night is cool, the wind seems to sweep the cliff with its cold touch and the smell of the sea. The sound of the waves crash gently below you and now and then a cry of something can be heard far inland. Morpere is keen on getting the crab cooked and sends Dorn and Fella to gather some underbrush and maybe drift wood to start a small fire, the crew sits back to the cliffs as Morpere starts his fire, roasting crab meat upon spears and bolts. Amella seems more herself but does stick close to Finn as lirth snuggles up to Toxim near the fire. Tavery seems to stick close to Ardanto as Avner regales some of the crew with drinking tales will making a dent in the cooked crab. Not far from the fire Ben and Avos start up a game of dice, asking Guard if he would like to try his hand and Arainn stays close to Daurros, bringing the wizard some cooked meat as he studies. But the fire drifts and the crew sleeps upon the harsh stone while others wake for watch, joining Guard and the others, but the night passes without issue and soon the Sun lights the cliffside with the first rays of Dawn.
You decide to press on, many seem happy with the thought, Glad to have the under mountain behind them. The road winds around the cliff side, at times more then 100 feet above the rolling sea and at others dipping down to the sandy beaches. The road is mostly 10 or more feet wide, but some parts narrow less then 4 feet. As dusk approaches you find yourself on a wide part of the road, many feet above the waves. The wind howls on the cliffs and while it may not be the best place to stop you are unsure if it is wise to press forward in the dark.
Toxim Spoiler:
I have not gotten to loo over him in detail yet.On the fast once over it seems you came out nicly. You do need to change your Fav class from Wizard however :) Amella is Not keen at all on staying in the undermountain, a few of the other crew seems disinclined as well as Avner who seems to be string the pot a bit with talk of monsters in the water and things coming from the tunnels , like those that killed his beloved Thunder strike. Amella, stays near Finn "Sur'n ther' gots ta'b a better plac' n' er. It still ave, plenty o' sunlight left. She says to Finn, seeming very unsure of herself and jumpy.
Lirth leans into Toxim "This place is dreadful, adventure is more exciting when your not the one the monsters are trying to kill."
Daurros does indeed take to the air to scout. Upon returning he says the "road" seems clear, and wide for the most part. It does seem to dip down onto beaches a few times. However the wider parts of the cliff road, should be ok as camps, if open air. It should be easy to defend from what he can see.
"I am Kardswann, One of the Templars of the five wind. We were an order gen, under the command of our mistress the djinni princess Nefeshti. Long before this land was the nation it is today we battled the armies of Jhavhul upon this land. Most of us have fallen over the long years. And the Axe was forged to battle the efreeti, I thought Firebane a fitting name"
Kardswann is still tied, but looks better if still weak. "Thank you for vanquishing the evil I could not. My mind was to weak, I can never express my shame enough. I do ask your forgiveness for my weakness." He seems to be looking mostly at N'Djamerna but he does look at Kelden "Keep Firebane. It was a gift from my mistress, I am not yet worthy of reclaiming it."
With the beast dead, the evil that has long held sway over the town is vanquished. As you head back out of the ruined temple and back to the battle markhet you are greeted by an very grateful Almah. She wishes you to stay within the town, to help it grow and to watch over the harpy that you made a deal with. Just to make sure she stays out of trouble. Not only does she happy pay you the 250 gp agreed to, but also gifts the group one of the Manor houses in town, a manor house that just so happens to over look a lair of a certain flying resident. She also inform you that Kardswann wishes to speak with you.
The beast, now staging under wounds s creams in rages as Celena slices into it. The thing collapses, its body starts to rapidly decompose as dark flames consume the body.The feeling of evil vanishes from the room, leaving a feeling of Anger and hate. All that is left of the beast is a smoldering ruin of exsoskeleton and ruined flesh.
Ayish casts healing upon Celen, leaving herself open to the beast it bites into the bard, she casts her spell and falls. N'Djamerna calls upon his gods healing once more. Vrealk flanking the beast, digs into him Hard with one of his daggers, the monsters roars. It roars again as Kelden slices into its body with his axe. Lars bits into the things as The elemental pound the beast.
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