When you make it into the jail, you all notice the zombie that Meridian shot. You hear other noises of zombies in the jail as well. The shambling gets closer to you, and you see off in the distance other zombies, once guards or prisoners heading in your direction from the halls.
When you make it into the cells, the moaning comes closer.
Zhan hurriedly reloads his revolver, making sure it is ready for use. He then casts Divine Favour.
"Before things get hairy, is anyone injured? Once we get this mob dealt with, we'll have to make sure all the entrances are secure. After that, it should be relatively safe in here. Robert, if you mean to channel to destroy any of them, could you give me warning? I have an... unusual reaction... to the energy compared to most folks."
Meridian lets everyone into the cell and relocks the door.
"Anyone have an extra blade or mace? These things are not worthy of the powder it takes to blow them back to hell."
PIcking her way over the bodies of the newly returned to dead Kiwyn hurries into the cell with the girl, trying to comfort and reassure her as best she can. Finding a seat on the cell's ramshackle cot she regards the others.
"I have a staff you can use." She replies at Meridian's query. Reaching over her shoulder she pulls a quarterstaff from her enchanted quiver, holding it out to Meridian.
Simon holds out a short cudgel of pale wood dotted with metal nails. They seem to be made of silver, grey and black metal set in an alternating spiral pattern that wraps down the head. The notches and scrapes and the stained leather grip speaks of lots of previous use.
Inlaid into the wood above the studs, molten gold has been poured into engraved angelic script.
Robert takes out his bow, preparing to defend himself. He nods to Zhan. "I shall give warning." He doesn't ask why though it's apparent he is curious.
Meridian nods politely to Kiwyn, "Thank you kindly. I could smash them to death with the butt stock, but I don't like to do that if there is another option; she has taken care of me far too well for that." Meridian slips the muzzle of his weapon into a soft case and slings it across his back, then takes the quarterstaff from Kiwyn with a slight bow, his hand making an odd flourish.
"Remember, zombies flesh is resistant, and bruises don't slow them down. Bladed weapons work the best; try to cause as much severing as possible. The more of their body is cut, the harder time they have moving. I have a knife if anyone wants it..."
Zhan follows his own advice by drawing his gleaming silversheen sword.
The zombies bust through the door and windows by the entrance of the jail. Their moaning has turned into feral hungry rage. The ones already in the jail shamble closer to your cell. You see 8 creatures heading in your direction from the shadows.
Meridian hands the staff back to Kiwyn with a smile, "A knife would be better. I will take you up on that knife Zhan. Thank you."
Kywin nods as she accepts the staff back and sets it aside. Suddenly the sound of crashing echoes through the jail. The little wizard clutches the girl protectively, mentally going over her prepared spells. "A fire spell and a minor acid. I really wish I had anticipated a more eventful day." She cursed her lack of forethought.
The first creature she gets a clear shot at Kywin summons up a small orb of acid and launches it at the thing.
Silent looks over to Meridian. "Here ye can have an axe" Silent tosses him a throwing axe into the ground in front of him. Then readies his axe and shield for the next zombie.
"Thank you all, my scimitar is on my horse's saddle."
"I set him free with the others," Robert says even as he notches an arrow into his bow. "I hope that's not too much trouble."
He takes aim at the nearest creature and lets go of the string, firing the arrow.
Simon shrugs, putting away Retribution and uncoiling Penance, his blade-tipped whip.
As soon as the first one got within range, he snapped it forward with an underhanded crack.
"The horses are smarter then we be. They'll either get away or they'll be eaten. If they are eaten then I don't think he'll have a problem retrieving his scimitar." Silent grimaces. "I much rather not be behind these bars, I feel like goblin fodder. Gurl ye stay back from those bars. Someone should watch the walls were there aren't bars. Gods knows there be enough to bring this building down out there."
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"Return to the grave, dead things!
Zhan takes aim and fire's shots into two zombies, aiming for the head each time.
*Click*
*Boom*
Three zombies go down after meeting axe, arrow and whip. Another has his head completely removed in a misty explosion as Zhan scores a critical. One is splashed by the acid orb, but continues to come closer. The rest charge the cell, trying to claw their way in. There are still 4 left that converge on the bars at once. From the hallways you hear the splintering of wood as more break through. They too head towards the cells.
(Mob Strength bonus)
The bars hold steady in the walls and floor. They reach through but have insufficient reach due to the size of the cell.
Meridian steps forward with the dagger in one hand and the axe in the other. He swings the axe viciously at one of the attacking zombies.
"How many of them are there?" Robert fires another arrow at a near zombie, turning away to avoid the spray of gore. "We may have cornered ourselves inside."
"I think ye got us in some trouble. I'll take point if we need to get out." Silent strikes at nearest zombie. "Best ye figure it out before we have these walls down. We can probably make it through the back if we need be."
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Targeting the corpse she had just hit, Kywin summons another orb and launches it.
"They can't get to us through the bars. Just keep swinging until they stop coming."
Wordlessly, Meridian reverses the swing and hacks into another zombie.
The zombies that were approaching from the outside make their way to the cell you're in. The few remaining zombies at the cell are quickly dwindling. With two swings, Meridian drops two of the undead. Silent hews his axe into another nearby zombie, and finishes it with a smack from the edge of his shield. Kiwyns acid orb continues to eat away at the zombie she hit once. This time it eats through the flesh on his head, leaving his brain exposed. The zombie is still moving as the brain starts to dissolve. It too falls and stops moving, the acid continuing its carnivorous path across the head of the corpse. Robert let flies an arrow that lays into another zombie. It hits the zombie in the chest however, not fully damaging the creature enough to bring it down. It continues its assault on the cage.
As another wave of zombies rush the cell, it creaks a bit. The force of the rush splinters the wooden wall behind you. It appears the large number of undead is starting to bring down the cell. More undead poor in through the shattered entrance towards your location.
"They're going to kill us!" shouts the captive. "Cleric, can't you do something?"
"I thought you were alright with being killed?" Robert says lightly then takes a deep breath. "I apologize. This day has been trying. I may have to channel energy but that won't stop all of them, only the ones close to us. Do we attempt to run out when they're down? Zhan, that was your warning."
"Do it! He levels his gun and fires two more quick shots into the faces of the approaching hoard.
Another round fizzles instead of firing.
Damn! Of all the gods forsaken luck. The second shot rings loudly, but is not as well placed as it could be due to the smoke and fire spouting from the chamber, obscuring his aim.
Anticipating the burst of positive light that sears him so painfully, and so ironically, when it hits, he concentrates on accepting the energy instead of resisting it.
Robert grabs his necklace with a hand, feeling the living coral and starts to channel the crushing waves of the sea against the undead.
Meridian steps forward to swing again when all the undead that are nearby suddenly fall as Robert's power washes over them. He turns instead to the rest of the group, "Nicely done Robert. Are we staying or going?"
"Lets wait and see if any more arrive. This is an ideal defensive position. We might even be able to lure more in here if I go out any use myself as bait."
With the reprieve granted by Robert's channeling, Zhan fixes his gun, prying the two misspent cartridges from the cylinder. Once completed, he reloads and then holsters the weapon, drawing forth his longsword instead.
"There's so many, and a sword seems to be just as effective, considering the bars between us and them. No point is wasting my ammunition."
When more arrive, he lays into them with the blade, using vertical strokes that fall between the bars.
Orb after hissing green orb fly from Kywin's fingers as she shields the girls face. The little wizard tries to cover her ears against the moans and wails of the walking dead. People she once knew, now mindlessly trying to claw their way to them with hungry intent.
Silent stands in front trying to making sure no zombies can attack his party.
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Meridian darts in and out plying the axe where it seems to be most needed.
Round 1
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Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Robert continues to fire arrows from his position, the sharp thwang of his bow a steady staccato.
For nearly an hour the undead assault your location. They break against the cell wave after wave, and each time you cut them down where they stand. After activity dwindles down, the undead stop attacking you. It seems that there are none left, and it could be safe to leave. There are quite a few bodies around the cell, and the door looks like it may be hard to open. More time passes by...
"Do you think it would be safe to leave?"
"We can protect ourselves. I vote we leave. The smell here is unpleasant." Robert looks at their prisoner. "Is there anything else we should be aware of?"
"Let me take a look. Help me push the door open and hold it until I come back. If I'm running, be ready to slam it behind me."
Pushing open the cell door with the others, shoving against the piles of corpses, Simon eventually managed to clear a pathway large enough to move through.
Then he cautiously approached the doorway leading into the small cell block...
"It does seem to have ended." The wizard agreed cautiously. Kywin hugs the rear of the cell with the girl as Simon opens the door and ventures out to scout around.
As Simon leaves the safety of the cell, Meridian sets the axe on the ground in front of him and readies his musket. He levels it in the direction that Simon went, ready to cover his retreat if necessary.
Zhan leaves the cell as well, his pistol drawn in one had, his longsword in the other. He moves to the end of the hall, watching for Simon.
Robert stands with Meridian, bow at the ready.
"Ye all get behind me." Silent states. "Me be thinking it's best if ye just point thee direction and I'll clear ye a path."
The rest of you wait in the cell, eager to hear word or shout from Simon. The silence weighs down on you as time goes by.
Simon makes his way back to the cells. "All clear. It looks like whatever caused this has run it's course. We should do a sweep for survivors."
"I'm relieved that this part is over, but it seems that there is a great deal we will have to investigate. A whole town, wiped out. Who could be responsible for this?"