"I nearly die, and you are joking around!?!" She blurts out, she looks very scared.
Round 9
Joe will advance toward the two azuras at the door.
Round 10
King Joseph begins his assault on the two ground-level azuras.
The five of them surround Joe and begin to to poke at him... the other two come forward. One gets hit by Jellena and stops, the other one teleports into the room. Providing flanking in the next round.
Vs. Jellena
Round 9
Belay opening the shutters, Artemis will focus on the inside threat.
As rolled before, Artemis got a 13 to hit Touch AC and 28 damage.
Round 10
Artemis would take a five foot step back, firing again towards the 5 Asuras in the room, prioritizing the one on the least amount of hit-points.
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Round 10
Again she channels healing her allies and not the enemies she can't see, selecting the Asuras to not taking the healing either. "Mistress heal us all!" She gets a little wobbly in the knees.
She tumbles forward with her lightsaber threatening them she stands over Joe. As you come to she states, "Stay down until we can get you some room."
Round 11
She channels again and then tumbles away hoping they will follow her. She fails and protects herself from the attacks she opened herself to.
"You want me? Come and get me!"
Round 11
"Give us the priest and we will forget your intrusion," One of them say as they thrust their spears at her.
The two entering in move into melee with Ryada and Artemis.
Though Jellena is flanked they fail to hit her much, a shallow spear hit and a lucky wing hit her. With her temporary hit points and DR, she still appears unharmed.
Attack vs Artemis
Vs. Ryada
Round 12
Attack vs Artemis
Vs. Ryada
Round 13
Attack vs Artemis
Vs. Ryada
Round 14
Attack vs Artemis
Vs. Ryada
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Round 11
"I don't think so!" Frank yells as he charges in smashing into the back of the closest target with his warhammer. The hammer hits it solidly but not enough to drop it.
Delman walks in with his bow in hand and targets the first one to the side with smite.... whispering, "Outsider bane bow..."
As the arrow gets close you see its wings quickly flap making a wind that might make the arrow miss.
Round 11
Seeing that a 5 foot step won't help her to attack anyone without provoking, she draws her dagger and with one hand still on her bow she slashes the demon before her. Leaving behind a scratch.
She changes the words in her song obviously to common so that a message can be sent, "I need to get a magical blade, I don't know why I am in melee!"
Round 12
She drops the bow, takes a step back and attempts to fry the asura with some electricity.
Ranged
As the Asura focuses on her, she takes the damage... for Artemis.
Round 11
Artemis would give a yelp of surprise as one of the Asura comes at him, taking a five foot step away before firing again at the one who just attacked him.
Round 12
With Ryada taking the damage from the Asura that attacked him, Artemis takes another five foot step back before firing at the same Asura, hoping to kill it and relieve some of the pressure off of the bard. If the Asura that attacked him is not alive, then Artemis will attack the remaining Asura that is going after Ryada.
Round 11
Delman makes a true strike into the eye of one of the Asuras putting it down for the fight. Artemis backs off, reloads, and shoots from the hip taking a huge chunk out of the one attacking Ryada.
Round 12
Artemis finishes off the Asura next to Ryada. Frank and Jellena slice and pound the Asura between them making the others look to each other with a different look in their eyes. As three of their seven are vanquished. They continue to attack the oracle to no avail.
Round 13
They all take a step back and vanish...
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She takes a step to the side and offers her free hand to Joe. To help him up. "They don't know what nest they just stirred in me! Night Hawks, we don't leave this fort until they are all dead and that alter is purified!"
Calming down she heals Joe first, then Ryada, then looks at the rest of you.
"Frank would you be a dear and please knock or if need be open that trap door." She politely asks as she points to the trap door on the floor.
Next she would use up her 1st level spells, 5 more, leaving 2 left. +5 each. Then both Joe and Ryada are at full hp.
Artemis just lowers his rifle and looks a little confused at Jellena, "Got it... where is the alter exactly? I don't remember the location of that being discussed... but I might not have been paying attention..."
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"I don't know. But we will find out. Likely the center of the fort or in its basement. This place is new to us all!" She says rather cheerfully and probably weirds out everyone.
She comes over and touches Artemis' arm letting the soothing magic do its work with the merest touch. Then she nods to you and then looks around the room a bit.
As the trap door opens you can hear barking coming from below.
She takes a step to the side and offers her free hand to Joe. To help him up. "They don't know what nest they just stirred in me! Night Hawks, we don't leave this fort until they are all dead and that alter is purified!"
King Joseph stands with the help of Ryada. "Agreed, and thank you", the paladin said when all his wounds were healed.
As the trap door opens you can hear barking coming from below.
"Crap! What is it now?" Joe asked aloud when he heard the barking. "Hellhounds? Gnolls? This fort feels like someones throwing the Monster Manual at us!"
From below you hear the barking stop and a gruff voice say, "Monster Manuel? That sounds like a chew toy!"
A moment later a bird of some kind flies up through the trap door and before anyone can react it transforms into a dog who asks in the same gruff voice as before, "So where is the chew toy? I can't climb si I flew! Chew toy?!"
To Serill the voices above don't seem threatening. They thought Ed was a hellhound. Well he could be for all I know. He looked nervously at Ed before looking up and saying, "Hello? If you're assaulting this place, perhaps you could let us out?" He had no idea whether these people would try to harm him or not. Stepping back to let the dog go first, he waits for a response.
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She puts on her pose and diplomatic air, her enticing voice comes down from above, "We are here to help! Should you be orc or demon please leave your weapons behind."
She lets Joe or someone else deal with the dog, after all she is a cat person. If it came near her she would offer her hand to it, she could always try to charm it.
The man in the armor slowly walked forward, hand extended, but palm away, to the talking dog. "Hello. You don't look like an orc, so we mean you no harm."
He would sniff Joe real quick but obviously too excited to stay still. "Orc?! Is that the chew toy?!" the dog says and then looks for a possible 'orc'. It runs around and find a meat stick and begins to chew... it is... or was orc.
"No orc and no weapons. Just a normal human." He climbs up the ladder quickly with the book in one arm. Bar his clothes it is the only thing he possesses. Though tall, compared to those that are there he feels rather small. "Why are you fighting in this place?"
The big guy in the shiny armor looks around quickly, then sheaths his golden sword. "We are part of a strike team to soften the defenses of this fort, that is supposed to house one of the Dark Souls. As soon as we make a big enough hole, Avalon forces will join us here."
"Were you all captured?" Joe asks.
Feeling awkward that his clothes made him stand out, he replies. "Avalon? From King Arthur legend? But are you a jedi or something? I'm confused. Do you know a Frank Steel? I was sent here too, after I died, given another chance to live. And if you know where I'm from perhaps you know him. Though I'm not sure he is from earth." If Avalon was the one he was thinking about, he hoped there was no actual Merlin to come after his spell book. He is long dead surely. Perhaps the similar name was just a coincidence.
"Oof! I think I bumped my head, it's killing me! Had the strangest dream too.. Oh."
Looking at the heavy armor that people were wearing, and back down at the black scrubs that he wore emotions flashed across his face.
"I think I was sent here to help. Anyone got a knife or two to part with? Don't much fancy the idea of punching orcs to death. Guess I got a blanket, it's better armor than nothing? Hmmm. Name's John. Pleasure to meetcha. I guess I died in Ohio? Always knew it'd be the death of me."
As he rises out of the trapdoor, he falls to the ground, clutching at his head. "Oh my! Well that's new. My head's full, almost too full. I'm sorry, it's going to take some time to sort through all this new information.
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"Frank is right behind you, the half dragon with the warhammwer. Right now you are in Avolon, and our dear friend, Joe, is king of Camelot. He holds one of the swords of legend. As was his wish when he first came to this world. Apparently there are many kingdoms from our imaginations here. Each of us were in your shoes about a month ago, oh it feels like years, time flies when you are an adventurerer. Yes I am a jedi, it is easier to explain to people from our world by saying that." She states trying to explain.
Looking at John she nods, "Yes the initial download is rather overwhelming. I dont think our other friends will be returning. We will outfit you the best we can before moving. I am surprised you didn't start in New Beginnings. Wait! What were your wishes?!" The last sentence asked in excitement and urgency.
He came here and became king! Crikey! he thinks to himself as he looks and Joe and the rest of them. "Alethia spoke to me after I... died. Hit by a car as I stood outside my house, which is why I'm dressed so unprepared. Man I didn't even think of star wars. I guess I'm learning to be a wizard now. I even have Merlin's Spellbook. I didn't notice it straight away but I already feel something." He looks into the distance thoughtfully, or perhaps looking at nothing. Then he snap his fingers and some small sparks fly but don't do anything. Even that small display excited him. "That didn't really do what I wanted but I guess I need to practise. It's like an entirely new feeling or sense inside me. I have to figure it out first." He decided he was talking too much and not making much sense.
"Wait, New Beginnings? I don't know. I think Alethia sent us to join you or help you. Or maybe you can help us. I'm no good at fighting though. Never really held a weapon before."
"Wait, New Beginnings? I don't know. I think Alethia sent us to join you or help you. Or maybe you can help us. I'm no good at fighting though. Never really held a weapon before."
"Before I came to Arcanium, the only sword fighting I did was with sticks as a kid. You all know how to fight based on what classes you took when you came here. Trust in that new knowledge. It will eventually expand."
"I'm very sorry you three..I mean four," Joe looked down at the wonder dog, "essentially got dropped in a warzone. We'll do everything we can to make sure you newcomers live through this. We have much to discuss."
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Niversal sees the other guy and notes Ed left and He climbs up the latter and jumps out holding the sword at the ready just in case and then puts it away when he sees Ed acting like it's all good. I am Niversal and that's my dog Ed. If you had some armor and a good long bow with some arrows that would be a great start. I've hunted almost anything that lived on earth either with a bow, or with a gun. I've served in combat zones for over two years, and if Ed likes you then I do. Any other questions?
Niversal has brown hair that is turning gray and a large amount of gray in the beard gone a bit to seed but still strong of arm, quick with his hands, and sharp of mind. Wearing a long t shirt slightly cut under his flannel shirt and a pair of worn jeans with a leather pouh on his belt with a lighter, some pipe tobacco, and a lighter, and a fine leather holder for a filet knife which he pulls a scrap of cloth off of and puts back in the sheath.
Ed is a cross German Shepard and Border Collie who is about eighty pounds and up to your waist and nudges you for pets and meat treats with light gray and white around his black muzzle and the rest of him is constantly shifting black dots on a white body.
"Knowledge," John groans. "I wished for the knowledge of past heroes. I'm not sure, but I think I might have accidentally tapped into the collective knowledge pool of the host of heaven. There's a lot in here now..." He stands again. Pass me a knife or two and point me at the enemy, I'll do my best.
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He interjects himself into the conversation, though somehow it doesn't seem abrupt. His voice is calm and soothing, "Greetings, my name is Delman. Delman Fredrel Vortani the Third." He then extends his right hand for a shake to each of you.
His hood covers much of his features, you notice the dull white glow that his eyes emit. The black cloak he wears has a white scythe stitched into the back and has white lining, it covers most of his body leaving his legs mostly exposed, it still seems to not impede his movement. Besides the cloak you see two handles poking out of his exterior pockets on his sides. A red cherry bow with sharp red hateful symbols burnt into it resides in his left hand.
Joe pats his sides and produces two masterwork daggers and hands them to John. "Here. With Escalavar, I never had much need for these."
The big guy in the shiny armor takes off his helm. He's a young-looking guy, about 20 with feathered hair and a goatee forming on his lower face.
"My name is Joe, but in court I'm King Joseph. This is actually my first full day of being a monarch. Earlier today, I lead a assault against an insurrection in one of the border communities." The paladin then began to look uncomfortable. "At lunch, I found out Morgana le Fey has returned, and now I'm part of this strike force to cripple one of Avalon's most recent enemies. I imagine IF I do get to bed, I'll sleep more out of exhaustion than a need to sleep."
The elf in leather armor stays back from the interactions. She watches with amusement and waits holding a dark wood bow.
Ryada, is obviously a strong feminine elf but for one reason or another keeps herself in reserve.
"Thank you kindly my... liege? Man, that's going to take some getting used to."
"Thank you kindly my... liege? Man, that's going to take some getting used to."
Joe smiles. "I'm trying to get used to hearing it."
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I will try not to be as disrespectful of authority as I was in my youth. Ha well I guess age is good for something And he scratches Ed and says Ed was my wish, he came along with me when I died and well I just love em. I figured I couldn't go home to Ma but at least Ed and I could watch each other's backs
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Attaching the handle of her lightsaber to a hook on her belt she raises a finger in thought and puts her other hand into her cloak, as if putting it into a hole of darkness. Then she pulls out a metallic object that grows in size it is a suit of armor that clangs to the ground, that should not have fit on the woman let alone in her cloak....
She nearly cracks at the word 'liege' but only a quiet chuckle emits from her mouth.
She flaps her eyelids in astonishment and then rather sardonically says, "Knowledge, Merlynn's Wizard's book, and... What did you wish for Niverius? A dog!!! I am sure Merlynn is going to be thrilled." She puts her hand on her face and simply walks away at that.
Moments later you hear the telltale sound of a lightsaber being activated. Then you hear screams of terror!
Enjoying the crunch of the bone, it is one mighty crunch after the next.
He gets done eating one meat stick and goes to another.
At the sound his ears perk up and he asks, "More orc?" But then goes back to eating the meat.
"Wait, Merlin is here in this world? I was sure he would be long dead. He must be immortal then." Serill was slightly worried that he had stolen something and unwittingly made a powerful enemy with his wish. Avalon, Excalibur, Morgana. I sure picked an interesting wish...
"I was told of dark forces invading this land and causing trouble. If this Dark Soul is on of those, I will do what I can to help you... your highness." It seemed an extremely unnatural word for him to say. He'd never really met anyone really important or famous, let alone a king.
He opens the book for the first time and examines a page. Without thinking he pulls a small clear crystal prism and sets it on the page he is looking at. "Evnek." he says quietly in draconic and stands unmoving for several long moments. "This is amazing. Let me try something again." He focuses on the crystal prism and says, "Kagm." The prism floats and spins in the air for several seconds before he takes it in his hand and back in his pocket. "I wasn't thinking about it before. But now I realise I have the knowledge to use the spells in here. And I was given some components needed to cast them. I can speak the language of dragons too. I think maybe there's some connection between the dragons and my magic. I almost wished to be a dragon."
"I was told of dark forces invading this land and causing trouble. If this Dark Soul is on of those, I will do what I can to help you... your highness." It seemed an extremely unnatural word for him to say. He'd never really met anyone really important or famous, let alone a king.
"Your help would be much appreciated, Seril", Joe nodded. "And I shall stand with you when we talk to Merlynn later."
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it's obvious you've never been in the real dark alone nor seen your best companions die in your arms. Ed has never said a poor word or lied to me. He offers me hugs when I feel sad and runs with me in the fields happy. He hunts with me at the breath of the dawn and fishes at the set of the sun and never complains. He's never let me down not once. I wouldn't trade all the wealth nor anything else for such a loyal soul who loved me unconditional. He won't let me down now either ever and if there is a fight to be had to save the world so I can go home there is no one better to get me there then Ed. You question yourself and your choices all you want. Until you've seen what I have and done what I have you shut your useless mouth before I do it for you. If you don't want Ed and I to be here we will leave!
Off to the side, a well-armored dark blue demonic figure wearing a wide-brimmed hat and standing on two sturdy hooves would just shift a bit side to side, holding his gun with both hands before relaxing a bit. Taking a small breath, he shifts his rifle to one hand and gives a small wave, "Names Artemis. Artemis Eule, but just call me Artemis... and thats not the spellbook Merlynn had on her... right?"
Joe holds up his hand to the hunter and his dog. "Niversal. This conversation must wait for now. My concern is taking down this fort and destroying that altar, while keeping you newcomers safe. Once this operation is over, you and Ed are free to pursue your new life as you wish, and there will be time to bring everyone up to speed, as much as we know about the dizzying, exciting new world."
He had once had a dream about a demon in his previous life, it had scared him a lot, they called it sleep paralysis. Now properly seeing a similarly evil looking figure he took a couple of steps back and was confused when it talked in a familiar manner. Not an enemy obviously, an ally. This was a strange land. "Hi Artemis, you scared me for a moment. Did you say, her?" Merlin was a woman here. Interesting. What have I done.
He spoke to Niversal, "I'm glad Ed's here. He seems like a very helpful dog."
"So where to?" he asks the king.
Artemis just nods a bit, "Yes. Yes I did... and really, do I really give off that type of vibe? Huh... I need to look into that..." he says, muttering the past part of that to himself as he logs that thought for later.
Presently the group is in a room splattered with blood, body parts, and debris. Nothing much else for gear besides the longswords below and two spears here.
Leaving the room you find yourself on a fort wall that is easily 20 feet wide. At the other end Jellena is working towards making a new door.