Round 6_________
Karthak Ironbreaker_____
Karthak huffs and puffs as he prepares to launch an attack against the demon threatening Voren and Dakota
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Jokum manages to fend off the demon's attacks, and staggers around to one side, hoping to at least distract the demon...
Voren the Outsider_____
Voren shrieks in pain as the claws dig into his skin. He retaliates by continuing to swing his cold iron heavy mace.
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
"Weren't told of my arrival!?"
Arthas spits out before jabbing a finger at the injured tiefling.
"I see through your tangled web of scheming you insolent wretch!"
Arthas darts forth and attempts to behead the tiefling.
"I despise your weakness and incessant yammering! Prepare for your reward, one thousand and one years of exquisite punishment for your failures!"
"Now . . . "
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22
"Does anyone else wish to join him!? Or is one of you going to give me a status report on the current situation?"
Fail.
Fail.
Success.
Fail. Panicked.
Success.
Fail.
Fail. Panicked.
Fail.
Lavdi_____
(npc) Dakota______
Hit! It squealed in fear.
Enemies_____________
Red 1 withdrew West, shrieking "What are you doing? You have him outnumbered!"
Red 6 shrieked in fear and scuttled up the stairs.
Red 12 jumped forward to attack Arthas.
Wild miss.
Red 13 took a step back, Shaken.
Red 14 took a step back, Shaken.
Red 15 jumped forward to attack Arthas.
Glanced away from armor.
Red 16 ran away West
Red 17 Took a step back, Shaken.
Red 18 Panicked and ran away West.
Red 19 took a step back, Shaken.
Round 7____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS.
TACITCAL OVERVIEW, TOP OF THE STAIRS.
With the demons gon Karthak moves on the stairs to intercept the fleeing tiefling!
Jokum, still sickened, straightens up and begins to turn after the pursuing demon, a growl starting deep in his chest as he hefts his greatsword.
Arthas activates his Quickdraw Darkwood Shield and with Radiance already in hand, vents his righteous fury.
"Now I will teach you a lesson in respect!"
As one of the teiflings tries to disengage in a panic Arthas turns his attentions on him as well and Radiance lashes out!
"You filthy worms seek to steal the shard for your own purposes?! Attack your betters?! You make yourselves a part of your leader's crimes?! I will add your skulls to the skull throne!"
Voren smiles as he destroys the dretch. He sighs in relief as the opposition retreats. However, he doesn't advanced on the stairs. Instead, he runs over to Jokum's companion. Seeing the poor thing frightened and bleeding profusely, Voren kneels down and gently takes Tentak in his arms. [smaller]"There, there. It's okay. You're safe." He then pets the blood soaked fur as his eyes glow white. There is a gentle white aura around his petting hand. Tentak's wounds begin to close.
Round 7____________
Karthak Ironbreaker_____
With the demons gone Karthak moves on the stairs to intercept the fleeing tiefling!
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Jokum, still sickened, straightens up and begins to turn after the pursuing demon, a growl starting deep in his chest as he hefts his greatsword.
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel
Arthas activates his Quickdraw Darkwood Shield and with Radiance already in hand, vents his righteous fury.
"Now I will teach you a lesson in respect!"
As one of the teiflings tries to disengage in a panic Arthas turns his attentions on him as well and Radiance lashes out! He hacked Red 16 right through his lower back as he tried to flee.
"You filthy worms seek to steal the shard for your own purposes?! Attack your betters?! You make yourselves a part of your leader's crimes?! I will add your skulls to the skull throne!"
Voren the Outsider_____
Voren smiles as he destroys the dretch. He sighs in relief as the opposition retreats. However, he doesn't advanced on the stairs. Instead, he runs over to Jokum's companion. Seeing the poor thing frightened and bleeding profusely, Voren kneels down and gently takes Tentak in his arms. [smaller]"There, there. It's okay. You're safe." He then pets the blood soaked fur as his eyes glow white. There is a gentle white aura around his petting hand. Tentak's wounds begin to close.
Lavdi_____
Iavdi, seeing Jokum and her other friends charge up the stairs, is relieved to finally feel the demons' magic wearing off.
"Now is the time to finish them off, comrades. We must hurry!"
(npc) Dakota_____
Dakota chased after the others. Pausing at the bottom of the stairs, she shouted ”Will you be alright here?” to Voren.
Enemies__________________
Red 1, the original dretch handler, gibbered in fear and scuttled West and South around the corner.
Red 6, the last Dretch, got to the top of the stairs, squealed at the sight of Arthas, turned and shrieked to see Iavdi in hot pursuit, then ran after his master to the West.
Red 13 recovered from being shaken, and jumped forward to attack Arthas.
Red 14 recovered from being shaken, and jumped forward to attack Arthas.
Red 15 staggered back, then snarled and jumped forward to attack Arthas again.
Red 17 ran into the open door to the North East room and shrieked for help at the top of his lungs.
Red 18 and Red 19 ran away West and South around the turn of the corridor.
Round 8____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, BOTTOM OF STAIRS
TACTICAL OVERVIEW, TOP OF STAIRS
The map of the top of the stairs is in two parts; the first one you see is the West side, scroll down to see the right side.
Karthak moves up the stairs, passes Iavdi and jumps on the tiefling there swinging his axe as he approaches!
Arthas reveled in the opening salvo he had just unleashed upon the wretched. He continues to attempt his ruse as his companions fight his way up to his level.
"You fools fight me while the sanctum is under assault. The shard must be secured or our souls will be imprisoned in the farthest pit of the Abyss!"
At last feeling able to breathe as he rises above the miasma on the lower level, Jokum lets out a low chuckle when he sees what Arthas is playing at. He lunges at the nearest tiefling and swings his greatsword!
When Dakota asks if Voren's staying behind, he turns to her and says, "I'm on my way up the stairs!" He puts Tentak down and heads for the stairs. "Come on, Tentak! Let's go!"
Round 8____________
Karthak Ironbreaker_____
Karthak moves up the stairs, passes Iavdi and jumps on the tiefling there swinging his axe as he approaches!
Move up to tiefling #17 and attack.
You see beyond the tiefling an open door. Beyond, stacks of scrolls, books, maps, and more sit atop a large hexagonal table in this room. The walls are painted with detailed maps of Sarkoris, over which features of the Worldwound have been painted. Several Cultists of Deskari are looking up at you in surprise.
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Arthas reveled in the opening salvo he had just unleashed upon the wretched. He continues to attempt his ruse as his companions fight his way up to his level.
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
At last feeling able to breathe as he rises above the miasma on the lower level, Jokum lets out a low chuckle when he sees what Arthas is playing at. He lunges at the nearest tiefling and swings his greatsword!
Voren the Outsider_____
When Dakota asks if Voren's staying behind, he turns to her and says, "I'm on my way up the stairs!" He puts Tentak down and heads for the stairs. "Come on, Tentak! Let's go!"
(npc) Iavdi______
Iavdi moved up to attack Red 14.
for a possible damage.
(npc) Dakota______
Dakota double moves up the stairway.
Enemies________________
Red 1, somehow having recovered his courage, came charging back around the corner with his little buddies, yelling and charging towards you.
Red 6, the last Dretch turned on Iavdi and attacked!
for a possible damage.
for a possible damage.
Red 13, looking relieved, attacked Jokum.
for a possible damage.
Red 14, also looking relieved, attacked Iavdi.
for a possible damage.
Red 17 stepped out of the way of Karthaks blade and his cultist brothers as they swarmed out.
Red 18 and Red 19 also recovered their courage and are double moving back into the fray.
Red 21 through 28, hearing the cry for help from Red 17, swarm out of the room and swirl around Karthak. Fortunately for him, only one can truly attack this round, the others having moved too far.
for a possible damage.
Round 9____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
"How many of you bastards are there?!" Jokum bellows in rage. His sword swings again and again.
As the tiefling in front of him goes down with a gurgle, he snarls to his right, "Arthas, Iavdi, hold off any coming that way." Then he leaps over to stand back-to-back with Karthak.
"Good! More heatens and betrayers to send back to the abyss!" exclaims Karthak calling down the power of Torag to defend himself from the incoming assault before striking at the first tiefling in front of him.
Arthas goes about his grim work swinging his sword at the advisary to his right and the shield at the foe to his left.
The paladin was shocked at his inability to hit with Radience up until now it had been almost supernatural in combat.
"It mislikes the deception! Behold the Sword Radience!"
Voren continues his way to the landing. When he reaches the top, he moves to join the others... before seeing the new wave of enemies. He stares at them, shocked. He then focuses on the heavy mace in his hand. His eyes slowly grow darker and darker until they're pitch black. The mace then turns dark and blackness spreads from it. It spreads out in a 20 foot radius of darkness.
Round 9____________
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
assuming I drop him, move to the space adjacent to Karthak!
Karthak Ironbreaker_____
"Good! More heathens and betrayers to send back to the abyss!" exclaims Karthak calling down the power of Torag to defend himself from the incoming assault before striking at the first tiefling in front of him.
spends a swift action in order to activate his judgment ability and gain fast healing 3 (he heals 3hp per round) then he attacks tiefling #28.
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Arthas goes about his grim work swinging his sword at the adversary to his right and the shield at the foe to his left.
The paladin was shocked at his inability to hit with Radience up until now it had been almost supernatural in combat.
Voren the Outsider_____
Move Action: Move to R13
Standard Action: Cast the darkness spell-like ability
(npc) Iavdi_____
Iavdi attacked Red 6.
Miss.
(npc) Dakota_____
Dakota reached the inky darkness and hesitated to enter.
Enemies________________
Red 1 moved up to Iavdi and attacked.
for a possible damage.
Red 6, the last Dretch, attacked Iavdi.
for a possible damage.
for a possible damage.
Red 14 attacked Iavdi.
for a possible damage.
Red 17 continued t hide in the room with all the papers.
Red 18 this Tiefling ignored the darkness, swung in to attack Arthas.
for a possible damage.
Red 19 this Tiefling ignored the darkness, swung in to attack Iavdi.
for a possible damage.
Red 22 attacked Karthak.
for a possible damage.
Red 23 attacked Karthak.
for a possible damage.
Red 21, 24, 25, 26, all human cultists, look at the darkness and do not approach.
Instead they say, ”Together my brothers. DESKARI, THY WILL BE DONE!” They all raise their Unholy Symbols and Channel Negative enemy to Harm.
Red 21 deals damage.
Red 24 deals damage.
Red 25 deals damage.
Red 26 deals damage.
This will catch everyone but Dakota and Tentak. Will save DC11 for half damage from each.
Red 28 attacked Karthak.
for a possible damage.
Round 10__________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
Despite his wounds Karthak continues fighting!
Jokum blinks rapidly, his eyes adjusting to the darkness. Stepping forward, he grimly continues to hew their foes down.
Voren screams as the wave of negative energy washes over him. However, he calms down when he realizes that it didn't do much damage. He then moves a bit. He looks at one of the cultists in the back. Voren's eyes glow a bright green. The cultist starts to feel drowsy.
"I resist your feeble auras!"
Sword @14
Shield @18
Jokum grunts as the wave of pain hits him, but he just shrugs it off. "Come here and fight like men!"
Round 10__________
Karthak Ironbreaker______
Despite his wounds Karthak continues fighting!
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Jokum blinks rapidly, his eyes adjusting to the darkness. Stepping forward, he grimly continues to hew their foes down.
5' shift forward, and attack 28.
Voren the Outsider_____
Move Action: Move to S14. The darkness moves with him.
Standard Action: Slumber Hex on #26. Asleep for 4 rounds. Will Save DC 15 negates.
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
(npc) Iavdi________
[ooc]Iavdi attacked the last dretch, Red 6, and carved through it like a hot knife through butter with Irabeth’s fathers sword. It falls in two pieces.
Enemies__________________
Red 1 attacked Iavdi with his Glaive.
for a possible slashing damage.
Red 14 attacked Iavdi.
for a possible slashing damage.
Red 17 continued to hide in the room with all the papers.
Red 18 this Tiefling attacked Arthas.
for a possible slashing damage.
for a possible extra slashing damage.
Red 19 this Tiefling attacked Iavdi.
for a possible slashing damage.
Red 21 through 27, (all human) unnerved by the encroaching Darkness, retreated back through the doorway into the room.
Karthak has AoO available against Red 22 and Red 23.
Voren has AoO available against Red 27.
You hear them gathering their courage, getting ready to do another combined channel when you all get closer.
You are being menaced by a couple of cultists, trying to recapture you in a room full of papers and maps. Beyond the table, you can see a crowd of cultists retreating from the sounds of battle and a field of Darkness.
Round 11___________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
They burst into the room and took her by surprise, as they were closing in on her she struggled to stash away the Eight Scrolls as she faced the drawn weapons. Facing certain death if captured and a near impossible chance of fighting her way out she involuntarily started shaking. This is the beginning of your greatest journey. Do not lose heart now... The cultists brandished their weapons, their intent was clear and they paused only when she raised the blackblade threateningly. She couldn't help but feel shocked as her arm moved with a will of its own momentarily as she heard the voice again. Deep, Resounding and above all.. Calm.
Clear your mind and fight Like you never have before... Danua threw off her fear right then, despite being outnumbered she knew deep down that the blade she had taken hold of was right. Don't let this come to pass, don't let them succeed... She growled as the cultist's stealed themselves for the fight ahead. They made a mistake when they cornered her and it would be their last. Take hold of your destiny and fight... Trust in me...
Her eyes glowed like molten silver as she focused her tainted magic into enhancing her blade, the cultists that menaced her saw the shaken Tiefling from before disappear. As the blackblade in her hands began to thrum with magical energy she looked at them with absolute fury. "Come and get me you bastards!" She roared a challenge as more cultists poured into the chamber and she lunged at the nearest cultist casting as she slashed at him twice with her new blade!
As the cultists' retreat Karthak moves back to helps his camerades defeating the remaining tiefling fighting on the group's rear.
->
Seeing the foe nearest to him crumple to the ground, Jokum pauses, eyeing Voren through the darkness. "Did you..." As Karthak hustles back toward their friends, the huge man hesitates then, with an oath, lunges after the dwarf. "Let's finish this! We can hold them here!"
The tiefling score a grievous strike on Arthas despite his magical Darkwood shield.
[b]"Damn you!"[/dice]
Then Jokum comes barreling in and returns #18 with a mighty blow of his own. The paladin 5 foot steps up towards #19 hoping to entice #14 into a flanked position if he presses the attack.
Noticing Karthak having taken some serious hits, Voren moves in behind him. He places his hands on the dwarf's shoulders, his eyes glowing white. Karthak feels some of his wounds close.
Round 11___________
Danua_____
Karthak Ironbreaker_____
As the cultists' retreat Karthak moves back to helps his camerades defeating the remaining tiefling fighting on the group's rear.
Jokum of the Breakbones_____
Seeing the foe nearest to him crumple to the ground, Jokum pauses, eyeing Voren through the darkness. "Did you..." As Karthak hustles back toward their friends, the huge man hesitates (sorely tempted to coup de grace that SoB) then, with an oath, lunges after the dwarf. "Let's finish this! We can hold them here!"
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
Then Jokum comes barreling in and returns #18 with a mighty blow of his own. The paladin 5 foot steps up towards #19 hoping to entice #14 into a flanked position if he presses the attack.
Voren the Outsider_____
Noticing Karthak having taken some serious hits, Voren moves in behind him. He places his hands on the dwarf's shoulders, his eyes glowing white. Karthak feels some of his wounds close.
(npc) Iavdi_____
Iavdi attacked Red 1 and hacked him down.
ENEMIES_________________
Red 14 attacked Arthas.
for a possible slashing damage.
Red 17 saw Danua and went to help his erstwhile allies.
for a possible slashing damage.
Red 21 shouted at Red 29; ”YOU! Get your sex toy under control! Knock that sword out of her hands and she’s helpless!”
Red 22 through 27, (all human) start casting spells.
Red 28 goes to help his buddy with Danua.
.
Red 29 tries a Disarm attack.
.
They both give a cheer as if by some evil miracle they knock the Black Blade flying back into the bookshelves where it stuck with a quiver.
Round 12_____________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
She deflected the newcomers attacks but the other two's comments rankle her despite the blades urging for her to remain calm, with a shriek of rage she waits for the opportunity to lash out at her tormentors. When it presents itself she slices out as her opponent gives her an opening and bites back a curse when she realizes it was a feint. Her overreaction costs her blade as it is knocked out of her hands...
... and without it her shaking returns, the sense of powerlessness nearly overwhelms her. She relies on her inhuman flexibility to tumbles away from her attackers...
... she tumbles around the table. Knocking chairs over before rising and seeing the other cultists casting spells. With little recourse she raises her hand and intones her most offensive spell as her leather armor creaks at her somatic movements. "I'll..." She stammers as the multi-hued light begins to extend from her fingers. "I'll never bow again!" With an almost explosive surge the rainbow lights flowed over all the human casters, ienveloping them in its sickening hues and Danua prayed that Desna would aid her this once and bring them down...
Karthak roars as he attacks again:"Die servant of evil!"
Jokum whirls, squinting through the darkness to the area beyond. "I hear chanting over there...come, Arthas, let's see if we can disrupt their vile sorcery!" He dashes down the hallway, swinging his blade toward one of the chanting men's neck! "SARKORIS!!"
Voren sees Jokum charging to the next room. "Jokum!" He follows. That's when he sees the rays of multicolored light spray from the doorway. The tiefling shrieks and hides behind the wall. Peeking his head into the doorway, in the darkness, Voren sees the humans chanting. He decides to act on whatever spell had been cast at the cultists. He looks at one of them and his eyes turn a light green. The cultist feels like his fortitude, will, and reflexes have been dulled slightly.
"No one should be compelled to be a sex toy! Ummm, against their will!"
Arthas rushes to the room set on dispensing righteous and holy justice upon the sexually deviant offenders!
Round 12_____________
Danua______
She deflected the newcomers attacks but the other two's comments rankle her despite the blades urging for her to remain calm, with a shriek of rage she waits for the opportunity to lash out at her tormentors.
When it presents itself she slices out as her opponent gives her an opening and bites back a curse when she realizes it was a feint. Her overreaction costs her blade as it is knocked out of her hands...
... and without it her shaking returns, the sense of powerlessness nearly overwhelms her.
She relies on her inhuman flexibility to tumbles away from her attackers...
... she tumbles around the table. Knocking chairs over before rising and seeing the other cultists casting spells. With little recourse she raises her hand and intones her most offensive spell as her leather armor creaks at her somatic movements.
"I'll..." She stammers as the multi-hued light begins to extend from her fingers. "I'll never bow again!" With an almost explosive surge the rainbow lights flowed over all the human casters, enveloping them in its sickening hues and Danua prayed that Desna would aid her this once and bring them down...
MA: 15 ft move (Speed halved due to Acrobatics check) to UV square on upper left side of table.
15% chance to fail casting...: 1d100 ⇒ 57
SA: Cast Color Spray on targets 21-22-23-24-25-27 15 ft spread. Will DC 15 (negates)
Fail. Unconscious, Blind, Stunned.
Fail. Unconscious, Blind, Stunned.
Save.
Fail. Unconscious, Blind, Stunned.
Fail. Unconscious, Blind, Stunned.
Fail. Unconscious, Blind, Stunned.
Karthak Ironbreaker______
Karthak roars as he attacks again:"Die servant of evil!"
Jokum of the Breakbones______
Jokum whirls, squinting through the darkness to the area beyond.
"I hear chanting over there...come, Arthas, let's see if we can disrupt their vile sorcery!" He dashes down the hallway, swinging his blade toward one of the chanting men's neck! "SARKORIS!!"
Voren the Outsider_____
Voren sees Jokum charging to the next room. "Jokum!" He follows. That's when he sees the rays of multicolored light spray from the doorway. The tiefling shrieks and hides behind the wall. Peeking his head into the doorway, in the darkness, Voren sees the humans chanting. He decides to act on whatever spell had been cast at the cultists. He looks at one of them and his eyes turn a light green. The cultist feels like his fortitude, will, and reflexes have been dulled slightly.
Move Action: Move to V13
Standard Action: Use Evil Eye hex on 22. -2 on saving throws for 6 rounds. Will Save DC 15 reduces this to 1 round.
Saved!
Arthas Sword of Ragathiel_____
"No one should be compelled to be a sex toy! Ummm, against their will!"
Arthas rushes to the room set on dispensing righteous and holy justice upon the sexually deviant offenders!
(npc) Iavdi______
Iavdi calls a farewell as she withdraws down the stairs, poisoned by a black dart with something nobody here can identify. She’s headed to Defenders Heart for aid, but swears to return when healed.
ENEMIES_____________________
Red 17 chased after Danua, swinging his glaive.
for
Red 28 also chased after Danua, swinging his glaive as well.
for
Round 13___________
Players take their turn in order of posting, enemies will go last.
With the casters down her heart surged, her excitement reached new heights. Before falling again at the sight of the the last cultist being hacked down by an unknown force. She turned in time to avoid one of the swinging glaives though the second one scores across her armor. Blood splatters as she surges forward again...
... using her long legs she hopped up onto the table and used her right leg to jump past and around the closest cultists swinging glaive as she rushed to reclaim her blade. Her long legs propelled her forward, scattering the items on the table as it rocked under the sudden weight of her passing. She hit the floor and tumbled for before rising to her feet and taking hold of her blade once more.
Too many to fight! As her hand falls on the hilt...
<:Remain calm. Assess your situation and fight...:>
... she took a breath and attempted to wrench the blade free of the wall!