Not too bad... Yes, like that...
RD 3: Update
Initiative Order:
Gerard - attacked 9 HP of damage
Aurelio - attacked 74 damage
Andrea - healing surge to everyone 23 HP
Eupemia
Verennie
Orsin
In the meantime, anyone with knowledge religion or planes can make a check.
Rejuvenation (Su)
In most cases, it's difficult to destroy a ghost through simple combat: the “destroyed” spirit restores itself in 2d4 days. Even the most powerful spells are usually only temporary solutions. The only way to permanently destroy a ghost is to determine the reason for its existence and set right whatever prevents it from resting in peace. The exact means varies with each spirit and may require a good deal of research, and should be created specifically for each different ghost by the GM.
So Verennie, we've just met and hardly know a thing about you. Just why this rebellion against Chard? Why not stand with him in the service of Thrune and Asmodeus instead of some patricidial tools of Mammon who are burning down the city you sword to serve? Is that why you are like this now?
Euphemia takes a moment and then simply decides to glower at their foe with all the malevolence she can muster.
The ghost withdrawls floating up to the ceiling and disappearing through the beams.
Quick! We need to heal quickly and then follow her. Since she is a ghost, we need to destroy her form and then find out how to permanently put her to rest or she will return in a few days.
Andrea drinks a potion of CCW
You are out of combat now.
"Andrea knows more about ghosts and the walking dead than any of us. We should follow her lead on this," Orsin remarks, assuring the others (mostly newcomer Aurelio) of her qualifications.
Andrea gives a quick rundown on the ability of ghosts to return. In most cases, it's difficult to destroy a ghost through simple combat: the “destroyed” spirit restores itself in a few days days. Even the most powerful spells are usually only temporary solutions. The only way to permanently destroy a ghost is to determine the reason for its existence and set right whatever prevents it from resting in peace. The exact means varies with each spirit and may require a good deal of research.
So even if we destroy her form, she will return unless we can find out how to send her to the Boneyard for good. We certainly should disperse her to gain time. She most certainly has spellcasting powers since she used magic to summon those tentacles.
I suggest Gerard take the lead and keep a look out for traps. Such as on the door Aurelio tried to open.
The black tentacles are still wiggling in the stairwell and upper landing.
After a quick squeakfest with Frank, Euphemia looks upstairs and over to Gerard.
"Not without the simple prayers of guidance provided by Andrea or myself, of course."
Mistress, you've neglected to utilize the predicate in your previous oration.
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You are still nervous, my little friend. I can only conclude this after the use of such a sloppy past perfect usage. I can only speculate as to your cause to use a contraction at a time like this.
Before they hea dup the stairs, Andrea casts Invisibility Purge. About time we deal with invisible foes.
Who still needs healing? Andrea will then tap herself with the Wand of Cure Moderate Wounds
Euphemia moves forward and acts to give Gerard use of her guidance cantrip in the event he wishes to go ahead.
Perhaps what troubles her in death is what troubled her in life...
Gerard advances as suggested.
You do remember some talk on the streets about Verenies obsession with the nine hells. You want to say she had an interest in devil that was NOT Asmodeus, but you can't remember which one.
Gerard you know the door is trapped, you just don't know how.
Andrea taps Gerard with the CMW wand since he has some manly wounds.
Gerard, just step to the side so I can look at the door. Andrea will use Detect Magic on the door.
If there is a magical trap, I might be able to dispel it
Andrea you see an outline of strange rune on the door with your spell.
Gerard steps...
There is a rune on the door. No doubt something that had to do with Aurelio and Euphemia being terrified. Fortunately, it doesn't effect hedgehogs.
Andrea's hands begin to bleed. I will attempt to dispel the rune.
Andrea drips a few drops of blood, but her spell succeeds.
The rune is dispeled, we can enter hopefully.
Let's not be hasty...
You don't see any mechanical traps, you think it's safe.
Andrea, based on your explanation of... ghosts. I think I remember there being stories of her being infatuated or extremely interested in a devil other that our dear reigning Asmodeus...
Has anyone head the like, or know which devil?
Gerard reaches for the door.
The only devil's name that has come up is Mammon who was talked about by The Mother of Flies and is the 'father' of Eccardian. So maybe? She might have been the twin's stooge all along like the one they had at the mayor's manor
To everyone's, especially Gerard's, relief nothing unusual occurs when he touches the door. Exhaling a breath of relief he pushes the door inward.
This is a galley style closet. It smells musty with a hint of mothballs.
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You do see the seam outline on the ceiling. It looks like an attic door.
There, on the ceiling...
What exactly? Be careful in case it is another trap.
Gerard using Aurelio to boost him examines the ceiling entrance it is hidden well, but it is not trapped. It will take a bit of an effort for everyone to climb up through the opening.
Aurelio grunts while holding Gerard up.
Please tell me there's some sort of ladder. Besides me, I mean.
Your strong, broad shoulders are such a delight to be on.
Andrea squeezes Aurelio's shoulders, perhaps contimplating the strong yummy musles underneth.
She also hands over some rope.
Edit: I think we shouldn't all squeeze in there though, it would be too tempting a target. I say half of us first to check out the area.[/ooc]
Euphemia cracks her back in a dramatic fashion.
"I am a tad too squishy to be the first upstairs, but I will happily bring up the rear or end up in the center of our formation."
A squeak comes to her attention.
"Frank is content in any position."