Lucas nodded, and waited for the King's response.
The Kings advisors begin talking among themselves and all came to agreement. "Yes we think that is a great idea. We can distract them in the front while you enter the back. The tunnel leads straight to the throne room. One of the men can show you the entrance. We should probably disguise the King and keep him safe with a few guards as well."
King Randall looks over to you three, "Why would you help us in such a dangerous matter?"
"Our village just got wiped by what seems to be the same people holding your castle, and I doubt they will just stop at that. Our surviving friends are headed here, and it would be unfortunate if they arrived, only to find their refuge occupied by the enemy," Lucas said.
"OK, when shall we head in? I'll need at least an hour to get the men together and geared with whatever we have around here."
Tazo looks at Lucas and Korg, "Should we go around night fall? That will give us some prep time if we need it." Then turning back to the King and his advisors, "Can you give us a layout of the castle? Is there anything beneficial we might find in there?"
"Nightfall sounds best to me," Lucas said.
Is there anything you would like to do for preparations before nightfall?
Tazo meditates before nightfall to refocus his energy.
Lucas will cast Mage Armor just prior to their little expedition into the castle.
Is Korg also ready, any final preparations? The Kings court is ready to play their role.
A woman walks into Joe’s house, she carries a katana, shortbow and a wooden shield. She greets the King with a hug and they speak in private for awhile. After some time, King Randall leads the woman up to you three and introduces her. ”This is Lia, my adopted daughter. She has been working hard to get the people of the land to safety and has nominated herself as a guide for you. She is a very skilled warrior.”
The woman steps up, ”It is my honor to serve my kingdom father. Now to business. I will show you the back route through an abandoned well. Don’t worry there is a ladder to climb down. Then we will ascend up a tunnel and this will lead us to a hidden door right into the throne room. I know my way around the castle and can take you anywhere when inside.”
Late during the darkness of the night the four of you stealth your way to the well and climb down it. You find yourselves in a wet tunnel, but it doesn’t take long before the passages stone becomes smooth and you see steps leading upward in a gentle slope.
What would you like to do?
Lucas peers into the tunnel.
It's pretty dark up the tunnel. Lia will light a torch. "Do you want me to lead?"
Tazo nods, "Lead the way."
"Sounds good," Lucas responded, positioning himself in the middle of the group.
Lia pulls out some keys and begins to unlock the door that seems to be locked at the moment. After a moment she hushes everyone. "I hear noise on the other side, like water splashing." She looks over her shoulder waiting for a response.
Lucas falls silent, straining his ears to hear whatever it was Lia had heard.
Perception:
Lucas can't hear anything. Lia gesters, "Want me to open it?"
Tazo shrugs and looks over at Lucas, "Yeah, open it."
"May as well, Lucas agreed, as there didn't seem to be many other ways to progress.
Lia opens the door and you see a being tied up inside a well. Also, there is a large mass of snakes hissing and slithering about the rooms floor.
Initiative
Korg Raknian
Tazo Stalgrero
Lucas Aspar
Elise Emeria
Snakes
Round 1
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Party Buffs:
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22.06 - Snakes
19.04 - Lucas Aspar
17.02 - Korg Raknian
09.01 - Tazo Stalgrero
06.03 - Elise Emeria
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The snakes slither into Lias square and climb upon her biting at her.
damage
Saves
Up next, Lucas!
"Blood hell," Lucas muttered, before using Conjurer's Focus to summon an Eagle beside the snakes. The Eagle, charged with celestial power, attacked in a feathery ball of beak and talons.
Bite Attack:
Bite Damage:
Talon Attack 1:
Talon Damage 1:
Talon Attack 2:
Talon Damage 2:
Lucas summons an eagle and the eagle attacks and hits with bite and talon 1.
Korg delays until after Elise Ameria.
Lia will delay her action until after Korg.
Up next, Tazo!
Tazo pulls out Acid Flask and throws it at the snake swarm.
The flask misses and hits the wall dealing 1 acid splash damage to the snakes, Lia and Lucas.
Up next, Elise!
"I can take care of those snakes, if I can just get free!"
Elise wiggles and tries to escape her bonds.
Elise struggles to get out of the bonds. The armor is making it difficult to bend and twist they way you need to.
Up next, Korg!
Not being able to get to the snakes, Korg takes a few steps back to give room for anyone who needs to get free. “If I had some room I would get up there and attack these snakes!!
Lia will move past the snakes and starts helping the being in the water. "If you can help, then I can help you." She is able to break your bonds.
The snakes make their way over Lucas, biting at him as they crawl up his legs.
damage
Saves
Up next, Lucas!
Gasping in pain as he takes damage from the snakes and his own party, Lucas will withdraw behind the rest of the group(Withdraw Action)
The Eagle, meanwhile, attacks again.
Bite Attack:
Bite Damage: +1 from Smite if enemy is evil
Talon Attack 1:
Talon Damage 1: +1 from Smite if enemy is evil, damage is halved due to Swarm traits
Talon Attack 2:
Talon Damage 2: +1 from Smite if enemy is evil, damage is halved due to Swarm traits
Lucas moves and the eagle hits with the bite attack and does damage to the swarm but it is still there. Both talons miss.
Up next, Tazo!
Tazo pulls out an alchemist fire and throws it at the snakes.
The flask hits and does damage, but it also does splash damage and the eagle takes 1 fire damage.
Up next, Elise!
"Time for some payback, snakes!" The space around the mermaid becomes frosty and cool as Elise draws her hands together to form an icy mass. A moment later, she hurls the mass toward the swarm of snakes.
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Unfortunately, her frost slams into the ceiling instead. "Whoops!"
Elise misses.
Up next, Korg!
Korg sees the mess that is going on and goes into a rage. Moving through his friends, Korg lashes out at the snakes infront of him. With a mad battle cry like none that those with him have heard before.
“Come on! Lets finish this!
Korg moves past his allies and the snakes, turns around and slashes his weapon about. He kills so many of them that the swarm disperses and you're out of combat!
What would you like to do?
The blue merfolk lifts herself out of her pool of water. Her upper body is similar to that of an elf or fey, before tapering into a fishlike tail that is surprisingly adept at moving along the land, almost like a naga. She wears the colors of Camlon on her clothing, which seems sturdy enough to act as armor.
"Lia, thank goodness you've come!" announces Elise, recognizing the samurai. "These wretched creatures trapped me here, I think because they thought I was a curiosity. In fact, there's a water elemental that comes here to bother me."
Elise looks to the others. "I'm Elise, the King's alchemist. I don't know who you are, but if you've come back to take the castle, I can help you! I may not be warriors like you folks, but I have water and ice under my command." To demonstrate, she summons a pool of water onto the ground, then causes that same pool to dry up.
"Pleasure to meet you, Elise," Lucas said, looking at the snakes and groaning a little in pain, "Bloody hell, we need to fight a whole castle full of these? Well, if anyone's got any healing available, I could sure use some..."
"Greetings, Elise. You're the King's alchemist? Well we can use any help we can get to take back the castle. Especially if there's more of these things."
Knowing Lucas and Lia are hurt Tazo says a quick prayer and Channel's Positive Energy.
Lia responds, "Glad to see you well Elise. Yes, please do come with us. The kings throne room is just up that stairwell and beyond a secret door."
"Great, let's go!" Elise readily joins the group, following Lia's lead forward up the stairs.
Putting his blade away, Korg follows along keeping an eye out for any surprises.
Lucas follows silently as well.
Tazo nods and follows along.
Lia leads you up the stairs and to the secret door. She hushes you as she pushes the door open. Lia steps into the room and you can all hear a males voice, ”Finally you arrived. I’ve been expecting you. Come in, come in.” Lia turns to you to seek advice on a plan. She looks like she is ready to fight but willing to wait.
What would you like to do?
Korg walks into the room taking in his surroundings. Looking at the man speaking to the party, he smiles, “Expecting us? And you are?”