Dungeon World PBP play (Inactive)

Game Master Elsine

He scales the structure above Einora. He readies Catastrophe, leaps from above and prays to Pelnore (merciful be his shade and may his branches never go bare) that his sword makes an impact. It's not divine ore, but...

Climbing up something and jumping off of it is trivial, so I'm rolling H&S, not defy danger
H&S+Discern Realities+Bless: 2d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6) + 4 = 11
Conwall collides with the "goddess", his blade slashing across her head and back. He could have really gotten into her, but he'd prefer to retreat to safety, preferably before his allies strike again and she gets distracted hint hint.
damage: 1d10 + 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (5) + (2) + 1 = 8

Belym watches and waits for Einora to emerge from the rubble, especially looking for any signs of misdirection or trickery. Her good hand brushes the half-sphere of divine ore in a belt pouch, trying to think of a way to wield it.

Discern Realities: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (6, 5) + 1 + 1 = 13

What here is not as it appears? What should I be on the lookout for? What is useful or valuable to me?

Ron

Yes, She will take the brunt of it... but do you really think drawing unwaned attention near the murderous goddess was a good plan?

Blue fire once more rains down upon your enemies slaughtering the lot, Larune once again bolstering it's effects. however, she collapses afterwards, on her knees vomiting up ash. She won't be of any use unless you cure her. What do you do?

Those who face Einora

As Roshan and Tom approach the Lady's location, the pile of rubble blazes with golden light as the rubble over The lady explodes away. Roshan is struck by a large piece of rubble, knocking her into a building across the square. Take 1d8 forceful, from the rock, and another 1d6 from impacting into the building. Tom is not so lucky, he is only knocked prone. The lady rises up, wielding an onyx blade, and a blade of fire Similar to, but legally distinct from, These blades. She drives the sharp gem-blade into Tom's stomach. B[2d12]+4, 4 peircing, messy

Cowall then descends on the lady, Catastrophe tearing through her armour... however, it is unable to cut her skin, merely sliding over it harmlessly, like a butter knife over stone. What does everyone do?

Belym

in order:

Despite it being very flashy, and god-ish, you can tell that Einora's fire attacks were not as dangerous as her blades, especially the onyx one. well, you guys have reached the second phase of her fight!

You notice that, in a nearby building's second floor, there is chanting. at least half a dozen voices. Einora is not so alone as she appears. I was hoping no one would notice... that was gonna be a fun surprise

You've noticed for a while that Einora often holds back, pulling punches in exchange for tossing you guys around... At first it looked like she was just toying with her prey, but now it's obvious. None of you are a threat to her individually, but together, you represent a very real challenge

what do you do?

Damage: 2d12 ⇒ (7, 3) = 10, 7+4=11

Pierced through and through, Tom swings the shield to strike Einora's wrist on the blade of fire and brings the sword enhanced with Ishvar's magic to her gut waiting for his appearance.

Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (6, 4) + 1 + 2 = 13
Damage: 1d6 + 1 + 1d4 + 2d4 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (2) + (3, 3) + 6 = 16

That can't be good. Belym shrugs her left shoulder, and the worm burrows over, engulfing the dwarf and carrying her to the chanting building...

Command Elemental: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2) + 3 + 1 = 7

It rears up from the earth, deposits her in one of the building's upper windows, and then disappears back into the ground, the leash connecting it to the dwarf severed.

7-9 uses up my last Control. Who or what is in the room?

Silver lining: I think we hit the boss' HP threshold.
Hitting a wall: 1d8 + 1d6 - 2 ⇒ (5) + (2) - 2 = 5 11/24 HP as of posting.

It takes Roshan three attempts to get to her feet. Something thick and black is running from her eyes. She needs to get back into position to support Tom.

Defy Danger(DEX?): 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 4) + 1 = 7 If we can stretch that into a STR roll and get an aid/gambit...
At this point, she doesn't have the speed, and her endurance is flagging, but pushing forward with everything left in her, she just might be able to close the distance in time.
I think the only disposable resources I have are debilities... and the rations we haven't really used. Unless I can pull a release catch on the armor to get that last bit of speed...

It may not be possible in time, given the distances and my rolls, but Roshan's next action is:
Defend Tom: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 2 = 9
IF the distance can be closed, and IF this roll can also get a gambit/aid Roshan can then consecrate the (cairn-like) pile of rubble, causing 4 divine damage, ignoring armor. It would also put Roshan at 0 wrath.

Belym

6 cultist stand in a semi-circle around an altar. spell casting is happening, and there is a fresh corpse on the altar, some poor townsman. what do you do?

Roshan

A debility seems fair, and then you may defend as you please.

I'll gambit Roshan's defend.

Flashback

Yer a decent fighter Roshan, but I can't help but see that ye a bit slow on yer feet. Let's see if an old man can't teach ye some new tricks. To the river and back. Go.

Ron takes off sprinting towards the river. Roshan stares at him for a moment in confusion.

End Flashback

Presently:

Ron continues sprinting towards the portal. As he reaches it, Remorse raises unbidden, pulling his arm along with it. The spear drives itself into the portal, and a blue circle radiates out from Remorse's point, quickly enveloping the entire entrance in crackling energy.

Ron screams for a moment and is thrown backwards as the portal disappears.

Lose Charm Person.

He rises to his feet and drops his shield. He switches Remorse to his offhand and pulls out the large chunk of golden divine ore with his right hand.

Step two.

Ron runs towards Einora.

Do I need to DD to get near her while she is engaged?

Belym freezes for a moment, her mind flashing back to the vision weeks ago, when she was momentarily on that altar. No words come out, but her loud scream of fear/rage echoes around the room as she raises her arms

Overchannel Giant's Sharpened Stones: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 4) + 3 + 1 = 12
Damage (near, forceful 2 piercing): 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + (1) = 7

And unleashes a torrent of stone at the cultists and the altar.

It's funny, I almost asked if we'd seen Kelos' altar in the post where I rolled the DR. :P

Conwall dives for cover

defy danger dex+bless: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 5) + 3 = 14

Has Roshan found the divine ore darts? Are they somewhere that Conwall can easily reach?

Tom

The black blade strikes the goddess, drawing a small trickle of blood, however, she redoubles her efforts to slay you, blades weaving around you, precipitating the death-blow. what do you do?

Roshan

Tom's under attack,a dn you were gambited to 10+... balls in your court

Ron

Oh yeah, DD it up

Belym

with a shriek, two of the cultists are thrown into the altar, drenching it in blood one last time. The remaining four raise their hands, black energy wreathing them. what do you do?

Conwall

You get behind one of the buildings, safe for the moment as the lady moves to slay Tom. You cannot, however, find the blowgun, or the darts. No doubt it was thrown free of their belt when Einora struck her. What do you do?

Taking Shaky (-1 DEX) Spending the last Wrath to use Consecrated Ground (4 damage). The choices are to divert the attack to Roshan, halve the damage, and riposte, dealing my level (4) in damage.

When Einora rears back, Roshan hits the blade at full force, spinning into Lotus' Bloom. For a moment, the two of them are a blur of mirrored blades. Each lightning-fast swing of a divine blade is met with a pair of mundane ones, thrown back by impossible force, but Roshan continues dancing. Viper's Fangs, Dragon's Claws, Mantis in Repose, Shepherd's Sheers, Biting Gale- the forms don't stop, and each never finishes as Einora swats them aside. There is nothing human left in Roshan's movements. The goddess' blades shred at her scarred skin as she spins closer and closer...
2d12 ⇒ (5, 6) = 11 6+4 is 10, leaving Roshan with 6 hitpoints.

In a flash of blades, Einora is showered in Roshan's black, steaming blood.
Penance: 1d4 ⇒ 4 (2 HP)

Then the blades drop, and Roshan pushes through the goddess' guard.
Defy Danger(STR): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 4) + 3 = 13
Insert something badass but plausible here. Grapple, headbutt, anything feasible that puts her in contact with armor for 1 damage, ignoring armor.

Belym's scream continues, but the sound of the stones flying changes slightly as she increases the flow further, sending sheets of stone across the room.

Channel Landslide(hazard, forceful): 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 3 + 1 = 11

Defy Danger(Strength): 2d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5, 5) + 1 + 2 = 13

Tom drops his sword, breaking the magic and grab's the hilt of the fire blade still inside him, he pushes his weight to the side and twists out of the path of the black blade while using his body to try and wrench the fire blade from Einora's grasp with the weight of his own body.

Ron stops short as he watches his allies struggle with Einora. This is not going well, and desperate times call for desperate measures. He drops the gold divine ore and touches it with the butt of Remorse. He then pulls out his Astral Ruby and breaks it on the ground.

Then he yells towards the heavens. I know now from where my power flows. Hear me, and bend to my will! Bind me a blade that I may destroy the Usurper!

Astral Ruby: 2d6 - 1 ⇒ (4, 4) - 1 = 7

Goal here is to forge the divine ore into a double bladed divine spear.

I have a bad feeling about this.

Yes!

1) Unleash a non-hostile demon; 2) Owe a debt (because how narratively awesome is that!)

You unleashed a what now? Conwall is...uh...not going to be crazy about that. I'd like a new bond with Ron if I can. "Ron unleashed and consorted with demons, which goes against every training I've had. I need to reconcile this"

Conwall is also going to be pissed if Ron gets the final kill.

Roshan

your hand makes contact with the lady a you desperately launch an unarmed blow. where it makes contact, it leaves red-purple marks. the lady howls in anger, and explodes in a burst of light (again). Both you and Tom are pushed back No damage, but it does give her breathing room What do you do?

Tom

Before she sends you flying, you wrest the blade from Einora. As it leaves her grasp, the fire dies out... but you can still sense the traces of magic within it. you are knocked across the square along with Roshan, what do you do?

Conwall

Sounds like a good idea for the upcoming EoS

Belym

The altar was already destroyed by your first boulder... that forceful tag does bad things in enclosed areas. so I will assume you instead pasted a few more of the cultists.

The avalanch disrupts their spell quickly, releasing unstable magical energy onto the house. there is no immediate effect that you can see, forunately, and the prone cultists are easy targets... Those cultists won't sacrifice anyone anymore. What do you do?

Ron

you feel a prescence escape the gem as you release the power within it, though no demon is visible. the world goes dark for a breif moment (For you only), and when the light returns, you hold within your hands the spear, bloodwood connecting the two divine ore spearheads.

Einora turns to you, forming another black-onyx blade in her hand, and strides toward you. The failed commander, so desperate to redeem himself that he will sink to my level. She laughs a haughty, chilling laugh It will not be enough, you will watch your soldiers die again, and this time, you will join them in death! with that, she flies at you, black blades whirling, form wreathed in divine flame. if you want to chug a potion/Change stance/defend yourself, now would be the time. what do you do?

Tom takes a deep breath and hopes to not pass out as he pulls the sword from his abdomen.

Defy Danger(Constitution): 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1, 4) + 3 + 2 = 10

Too close for comfort...

Then he drinks a potion.

To clarify, Remorse is double bladed now, right? Should I change its stats to Remorse (Spear, Precise (uses DEX), Reach, Pierce 2, 3 weight, Unblemished, Spellbook, Divine)

Ron falls into a defensive stance. Change Tactics (Defensive): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 2) + 3 = 11 Nm, I was already in defensive stance.

Ron picks up his shield and braces for the storm.

Defend Self: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 = 8

As Einora arrives, Ron puts his entire being into parrying, blocking, and dodging the divine blades.

Defy Danger (Dex): 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 3) + 3 = 10

Yeah, if the altar was already gone, finishing off the cultists would've been next.

Belym turns her attention back to the courtyard. Seeing Einora charging at Ron, leaps from a window into the courtyard; as she lands, several stones from the fallen steeple raise in the air, and with a sweep of her arm the stones go flying towards Einora.

Clearly triggering Bender, but the real goal is to aid Ron... I'll roll both, let me know which ones count.

If the goddess looks back, Belym is wearing a grimly smug expression.

Would that be an aid on my 8 to defend self roll? If so, I'll gambit it to a 10.

Tom surveys the field from his vantage point.

Discern Realities: 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (2, 3) + 3 + 2 = 10
What should I be on the lookout for?
What here is useful or valuable to me?
What here is not what it appears to be?

Roshan spends a minute remembering how to breath, and looking at the sky.

She was stupid to push Belym away... and not just because she's the one with all the potions. A cracked rib cuts short a laugh that was mostly cough to begin with. This fight was too big- too important to have let personal issues get in the way of coming fully prepared.

She lets her head roll to the side, in the hopes that her unique perspective might shed some light.
Discern Realities: 2d6 + 0 ⇒ (4, 5) + 0 = 9
Who's really in control here?

Retconning my last post a bit now that I realize that the Ruby made a sword instead of reforming Remorse.

Ron blinks in surprise at the sword he is suddenly holding in his left hand. Not quite what I had in mind. Worthless demon magic.

As Einora charges, Ron raises sword and spear in a defensive posture.

Rolled the 8 for defend hold, which pending GM determination on Belym's aid might get bumped to a 10.

In moments, Einora is on top of the battlemaster, and it is everything Ron can do to parry each oncoming blow. Rolled the 10+ on Defy Danger.

Tom

• besides the whirling dervish of death that has nearly killed you and Roshan a few times now? not much.
• There is a position where you and Ron could corner Einora
• This situation is relatively straightforward, everything is apparent

Roshan

The scales of fate are unbalanced now... the balance of power is in flux. at this moment, and either Ron, or the lady, may seize control. what do you do?

Belym

your stone knocks her forward, causeing her to stumble, and giving ron an extra moment both rolls apply she sends a bolt of golden fire after you before turning back to Ron, what do you do?

Ron

The lady descends upon you, wrath blazing and black blades weaving through the air, faster than sight. You are barely managing to hold her off, and the flame surrounding her is glowing brighter... what do you do?

Tom takes the shield, preparing for another magical blast from Einora standing back so he can run in between the target with the shield.

Defend(Against Magic Blasts?): 2d6 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (6, 1) + 3 + 2 = 12 hold 3

As the blades whirl, dance, parry, and riposte, both combatants move with unnatural speed. But Ron finally feels in control. Friends dying, plans shifting, allegiances falling apart may be subject to the whims of chaos. But within this moment of pure swordplay, Ron is at ease.

Remorse moves as if it has a mind of its own, creating split second openings, and the divine blade strikes true. Again. Again. Spend 1 hold to deal 6 damage (divine, +1 damage, Pierce 1).

Einora hardly seems to notice. For days this man has spoken to her, taunted her. Her rage knows no bounds. In contrast, a sense of calm overtakes the old man. He doesn't even notice that his armor begins to glow blue, matching Einora's burning rage. The divine blade strikes true. Again. Again. Spend another 1 hold to deal 6 damage (divine, +1, Pierce 1).

She must feel pain, right? But she doesn't slow. He is tiring. He is desperate. He drives remorse between her legs and slams into her, driving her to the ground. Spend 1 hold to take +1 forward to next move against her.

He falls with her, driving the divine blade home.

H&S Divine Blade (STR) +1: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 6) + 1 = 8

Damage Divine (Pierce 1): 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

I sure hope Tom is nearby by now!

Roshan pulls herself up to look down from the building where she landed.
What are the neutral smiley faces? And that distant red smiley? Oh, man, if Cassandra brings a fresh set of blades and maybe a potion... or just the crossbow from the wall...

The grey smiley faces are the soldiers you guys brought with you... they aren't getting involved in this.

You have correctly deduced that the red smiley is cassandra... but I doubt she will come to your aid... but I bet belym would, if you only called out to her.

Nowhere I can hide right now. Mersiel, I'm not one for calling on surfacer gods, but I'd appreciate a little help right now! Belym taps the circlet, opens her conduit wide, and extends her arm, pouring a gout of elemental ice at the oncoming flame.

Defy Danger Con: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 + 1 = 10

When the two collide, a great cloud of steam erupts; the ground nearby is heavily scorched, but a wedge around the dwarf is merely rendered damp. As the air clears, Belym launches an assault at the wreath of flame around the goddess, shards of elemental ice flying from her hands.

Overchannel Frost Giant's Barrage: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 5) + 3 + 1 = 10
Damage(near, forceful 2 piercing): 1d6 + 1d4 ⇒ (6) + (3) = 9

I do remember correctly that the circlet was one of Mersiel's relics, right? The Channel is (to the extent possible) an attempt to strip the Lady's fire shield, rather than harm her directly. And if it turns out divine fire trumps elemental ice, then I'll retcon the whole post as appropriate.

Belym

you barely evade the flames, and watch the icicle streak toward Einora. she moves weamelssly to deflect it, shattiering the thing into a millin shards of ice, before launching back at Ron. what do you do?

Tom & Ron

Ron's jabs draw golden godsblood, but the lady does not slow down, and drives her blade deep into Ron, inflicting terrible wounds Terrible wounds. messy 2 piercing: 2d12 + 4 ⇒ (7, 1) + 4 = 12

Tom arrive in time to see her fires flare higher, drawing up immense energies, and exploding into brilliant light and incredible force. what do you do?

Roshan

you look around, and find the soldier cowering, torn between loyalty, and absolute terror. nearby t=you see a prone figure, near the bunkhouse you entered the village by. What do you do?

Waiting to see what Tom does. Who all is within nearby range of Einora?

Tom and You

Tom, I suggest you save a hold for yourself ...

Roshan grits her teeth and pulls herself to her feet. Staggering, oozing, she clears the smoke from her lungs with a rattling cough. "So, what's the plan here? Wait for us to die, and the brave few among you step forward to feed the beast? A fearful trickle of outmatched "heroes"?" Roshan trudges across to the prone figure, speaking as she goes. "As long as she lives, there will only ever be fewer of you. There is only one of her. You will never have more of an advantage. We know at least she is not immune to a hail of flag stones. Our failure here is an end to all you know and love. Don't stand by and let her take that from you... as if you owed it to her." Sliding to her knees, Roshan pulls the prone figure into her lap.
Not sure if Confeitor triggers, or if Parley triggers, or if this is really more than just rp.

"Initiate, we may yet require your skills if you can muster a casting. I once had skill with a mending hand, but these days my hands have wrought destruction- within as well as without. I would understand if you have spent your heart and have little but your life to give, but these people need worthy weapons to fight with, and they have not been blessed with our talents." If she ignores the possibility of the former cultist's death, then it doesn't exist.

Use Cassandra as a hireling to multiply the effects of Red Hot Wrath across the soldiers? Give them the magic/divine/righteous tag?
dice: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

Vaguely how tall are the flames around Einora?
Anyone seen Ishvar recently?

Stymied, Belym watches the melee in front of her, as she kneels and casts her thoughts into the earth. Guardian. Protector. Endurer.

Summon Barrier Elemental: 2d6 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5) + 3 + 1 = 14
Control: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Roshan

This sounds like confeitor to me

You speak to Cassandra, but when you turn to look, she is not by your side. Instead, she is still by the bunkhouse, weakly trying to lift herself. you see her arms and face have been badly burned, and she is coughing up black liquid. if you can Get a potion or Iron Tom to her, she may yet live. What do you do?

Belym

Like, a suit of armour, probably protecting her
Ishvar is still with Tom, right up near Einora
also, feel free to describe the elemental, I'm curious what earth-memory (Ice-memory?) forms into a protector in this marsh.

Technically I'm defending against her magic, so I can't stop the damage from happening... I probably should have thought about that better.

Tom leaps forward, shouldering Einora with the divine shield and disrupting her magic for an instant hoping someone can capitalize as he brings the fiery sword to her leg.

Hack and Slash: 2d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 + 2 = 7 Bless is getting a workout here...

Damage: 1d8 + 1 + 1 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 1 + 6 = 13
Terrible Wounds: 2d12 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6 + 4 = 8

1 hold to interrupt her magic, 2 left.

As I'm reading the defensive tactic+intelligent defense, I believe that I can spend a gambit to halve that terrible damage. Reduce to 6, with 1 armor. Then add 1 gambit for myself and 1 for tom, up to 3 gambit.

Despite his wounds, Ron's armor continues to glow brighter and brighter as the swords flash. When he realizes what is happening, it is already too late. What ... no!

[dice=Cast Fireball in middle of the fracas to hit Einora, Self, Tom, and Ishvar]2d6+3[/dice]

Forget Spell

Damage (Ignores Armor): 2d6 ⇒ (4, 2) = 6

Ron is thrown backwards from the blast, landing on his back.

He raises his blades, preparing for the inevitable onslaught.

Defend Self: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (4, 2) + 3 = 9

It's still earth-memory, just manifested as ice, I think. I'd momentarily forgotten that we were in swamp town, so... Water buffalo!

A glittering mass of ice rises from the earth, and shapes itself into a long-legged quadruped with backward-curving horns.

Belym returns her focus to the melee in front of her, her good hand wrapping around the chunk of divine ore in her pouch. She studies Einora's movements, looking for a way to bring this ore to bear.

Discern Realities: 2d6 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3) + 1 + 1 = 6
If I get a question anyway, I'll take "what is about to happen?

Random thought: could Bender apply to Belym's stone arm? I imagine it would be... uncomfortable, but the two use cases I'm thinking of would be "reshape the hand to hold the divine ore" and (more outlandish/likely to backfire/subject to GM veto) "move to a new location within sight" as a poorly-controlled flight ability.

Could anyone aid Belym? Should I gambit it?

My gut reaction is that it's probably better to eat a 6- and have Ron save up for a 4-gambit "surprising advantage", but I won't say no if you disagree.

Confeitor?/Parley as result of previous roll: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 3) = 8
Roshan looks between the fearful soldiers, the dying cultist, and Belym, leaving herself vulnerable. "No rest for the wicked..."

With a grunt, Roshan pushes past her limits once more, and tears across the battlefield toward Belym.
Aid Belym: 2d6 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 = 9
Her boot comes down on a Demon's skull, ending an attempt to drag the dwarf from her work. "No time for more than an apology now, Belym. Do you have a few spare potions?"

Conwall desperately searches for a way to help. A foe immune to his blade leaves him useless.

discern reality + bless: 2d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4

crap

Seriously! Seriously! I gave her more hp than a dragon, enough armour to stand against Catastrophe, she took half damage from powerful magic, and she still went down without killing anyone!

Ron & Tom

The shield is able to nullify her inferno long enough for Ron to get off his spell

When the blue flames fade, Einora is collapsed, golden light leaking from her broken form as her godhood slips away. all the rage, all the power, it is all gone now, her blades shattered at her side. in the end, she is little more than a charred corpse. Ishvar is already on his feet, walking toward the dying woman. If you want to stop him, now would be the time.

Belym & Roshan

Roshan saves belym from a demon nearly dead (a survivor of Ron's inferno). You both look upon the battlefield, and realize that it is, in fact, over. the lady lays there, dying. not even her divine power was enough to save her.

in a moment, Ishvar is going to regain his deific status. what do you do?

Conwall

I can bank that, if you want the xp, or we can call it a wash, as the battle is kinda over

Tom nods in Ishvar's direction and speaks quietly, It's up to you, Ron, but there must be a god bearing that mantle.

Lets wash it out

Implementing a plan dated October 6, 2016:
Can you save aside 3 gambit from our fight with Ellinora? It looks like you can spend it to reveal an obstacle that a foe has to overcome before they can do anything else...like the slivers of divine ore that I slid into Ishtar's skin while we were talking, too small to irritate him until he resumes godhood. If he flips evil on us...hey, we were expecting that all along...

Flashback

Ron carefully averts his eyes from Conwall as he speaks with this man calling himself Ishvar. The conversation grows heated, and the man fails to notice the slivers of divine ore Conwall slips into his back and shoulders. A mere mortal would hardly notice. But a god?

End Flashback

Spending 3 gambit.

As the blue flames wash over them, Ron remains aware enough to follow the plan. As the flames clear, Ron is nowhere to be seen.

Cast Invis: 2d6 + 3 ⇒ (6, 3) + 3 = 12

He stumbles to his feet and staggers towards Ishvar. He drives the divine blade into Ishvar's gut and lets go of the hilt before collapsing to one knee at the god's feet. He looks up. No gods but men! He then raises his spear weakly.

Damage (Backstab w/o roll): 1d8 ⇒ 5

+1 damage, pierce 1, divine