Dwalindor's first strike shatters the jackal at U16, causing the other jackals to let out a ghostly howl in response.
Azubah tries again to brain one of the unliving beasts.
Attack
Damage
Azubah's strike hits the jackal firmly and it begins to limp but it remains intact.
Albus swings his blade in a wild dance of swordplay and magic.
Which jackals did you attack each round Albus?
Albus's magic flashes as the jackals he attacks explode in a shower of rotting meat and bone.
The remaining undead ignore the flash and thunder and attack Azubah en masse.
Two of them manage to bite into Azubah, sinking their teeth fairly into him.
Rameth swings his club at the closest Dog, then strikes out in an attempt to assist Dwalindors next attack
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Albus moves and attacks the closes monster.
Azubah takes another swing at the canine-corpse nearest to him.
Attack
Damage if it hits
Albus, Azubah and Dwalindor's strikes crush the last three jackals and the entrance to the temple is quiet.
Dwalindor, you notice several fresh humanoid footprints less than 24 hours old. Judging from the tracks you believe at least four separate creatures have walked through the entry way, but the tracks disappear farther into the temple.
Rameth also searches the room
percep
Rameth, you don't detect any additional information beyond what Dwalindor discovered via Survival.
Rameth heads the way dwalindor pointed checking for traps as he goes
percep
Space and elevation lend a sense of past grandeur and majesty to this large space. A large, star-shaped fountain with a circular pool in the center sits in the middle of the chamber. The bottom of the pool is decorated with a great mosaic eye made from tiny colored tiles, and hieroglyphs are carved into the paving stones ringing the fountain. Two rows of columns support the ceiling overhead, which continues to rise to a domed ceiling in the northern portion of the chamber. At the far end of the hall, a massive statue with arms raised overlooks the entire length of the temple from atop a raised dais. East and west of the fountain, two sets of stone double doors exit the chamber.
Rameth, you don't discover anything specific, Dwalindor, please roll Perception.
Assuming dwalindors doesn't stop me by spotting something, Rameth moves forward and checks the pool
Well, no point wondering. Lets search the room. Albus moves after Rameth.
Rameth, your examination does not reaveal any further information about the room.
The pool is truly a marvel in the necropolis.
Made of white marble, the water is clear, cool and appears to be potable.
The mosaic on the bottom of the pool appears intact and there are Ancient Osiriani heiroglyphs surrounding the pool itself.
DM Only:
Albus, as you approach the back of the room you see the ceiling rising into a high dome 40 feet above the main floor. Three flights of stairs climb up to a large platform elevated 5 feet above the floor and at the rear of the platform a 15 foot tall statue of a man, half white marble and half polished obsidian, stands atop a raised octagonal dais.
The top of the main platform is tiled in black marble while the octagonal dais is striking white while the ring that separates them is tiled in red.
My how impressive. I'd heard of the cathedral here, I mean who hasn't, but you'd have thought that the temple wouldn't be quite this well kept.
Azubah sees Howard's ghostly form floats along trying to read heiroglyphs on the walls.
Although you know the carving's a bit bland, isn't it? "Praise be to Nethys the Wise, the giver of power and wonder." Why don't temples ever say anything interesting about their gods? I've often wondered whether they rate particular items highly, but you never see "Hail Nethys, creator of bubble baths and hater of broccoli!" on a temple do you? Down boy!
At this last exclamation you see the ghost of a long-haired hyena similar to the ones you killed in the antechamber scratching at Howard's leg, obviously trying to get his attention.
linguistics.
Rameth quickly reads the text out loud for all to hear.
The heiroglyphics read thus:
This Pool of Protection is dedicated to the glory of Nethys by Pharoah Amunhabep II as a gift to the wonder-workers of Wati. May all those who drink of the waters receive the blessings of the god for the benefit of the most blessed Kingdom of Osirion, fairest of nations.
Well lets find out! Rameth bends down and drinks
Albus casts detect magic and checks the pool and the room.
Rameth, although the water is cool and refreshing, and you feel a strange influence pulling your thoughts towards a defensive posture, looking to protect yourself from threats; you don't notice any immediate physical effects on yourself.
Albus, the pool radiates an aura of abjuration and transmutation.
Rameth OOC:
You may cast one spell of the abjuration school at +1 caster level and with a +1 bonus to the saving throw DC. The effect lasts for 24 hours or until used.
I dunno. It tasted fine, I feel like I can stop any attack against me. Anyhow, lets move on!
Rameth checks out the statue/alter thingy to the north , then assuming it is boring, he checks out the door to the east and opens it
percep
DD if needed
Rameth, you notice something rustling behind the statue and see a figure draped in rags and hunched over on goatlike legs, and his head turns towards you you see a single eye dominating his face - you are a little shocked to see the eye surrounded by fangs.
The being - somehow - hisses at you.
[b]Cursed mortals. Why must you be traipsing through my home?[/ooc]
He begins to lunge at you in frustration.
The monster's eye seems to focus on you Rameth and you see a distortion wave burst out to fill your vision.
Well that fountain is definitely magical. Strong abjuration and transm... WHOA! Drawing his sword the Albus closes in the strange creature.
Fort
Suck it ugly!
Rameth downs his shield extract and 5 fts forward
knowledge +7 local or religion +6 dungeoneering, +2 everything else
Rameth whips his sword cane out to distract it and make it easier for Dwalindor to hit.
"By Aroden" is all that Azubah can spit out at the sight of the creature. Then he extends his arm and mutters a curse at the thing while advancing toward it.
Dwalindor will rage and move forward 30' (charge if possible) and smash the private eye.
Rameth recognizes the monster as an aghash div, another of the abominations created by Ahriman in his war against existence. Worse, you remember distant lessons that they can summon other div to fight you, namely the ones like the damnable teleporting invisible head you fought in the House of Pantheru.
Dwalindor's hammer somehow bypasses the statue in front of him and smashes into the monster. The cold iron head sizzles as it strikes flesh and a horrible wail echoes from the monster at the power of the blow.
Cursed Pahmet! You and yours may think you rule the deserts but Ahriman's fury is not to be denied!
The creature raises its hands and you feel a tingle throughout the room as sand comes swirling through the doorways and cracks in the stone floor to whirl madly throughout the whole room.
I'm watching you! I see your every move, but you'll never see me!
A blistering sandstorm erupts and you feel the sand begin to blast its way into your clothes and armor.
Even over the sands you hear Sumak's voice try to sing, attempting to carry encouraging tunes to you for the fight. (Inspire Courage +1/+1 active.)
percep
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miss chance. hits
Rameth, you can feel the point of your sword cane have some of its force blunted as it pierces through the div before it vanishes into the sand.
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Years of living in the harsh sandstorms, Dwalindor's tough skin repels the effects of the sand (DR2/lethal).
"Where did it go Rameth?!?!?"
Dwalindor continues to rage and tries to look for or find the creature by scent.
plus scent
If he can find the creature, he will move and swing again...
Dwalindor
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Cold Iron! I definitely need to do some shopping. Albus thinks after witnessing Dwalindor's mighty blow.
How can someone with a giant eyeball for a face be comfortable in a sandstorm?!
The magus walks blindly searching for his target and trying to cut off his escape.
I have a feeling it is gone.