Ok, not that I cannot think of other fun and interesting builds, but I was reminded that we have Villain points and since I have not used any, I should have 2 left.
Free Action - Use Villain points to cheat death.
Bloodied and having a massive slash across her abdomen, Rytara, surprisingly, appears to be still breathing, but barely. Now that you can see her insides, it is clear that this is because her blood appears thicker, and darker, than you would expect from such a massive wound.
HP: -9/17 - Stable
Grumblejack has no personal animosity towards Sir Balin until he sees Rytara fall. Letting out a terrible roar in anger moving in he makes a mighty swing, but in his rage swings harmlessly past Sir Balin.
Greataxe
Damage
Irikar steps into the corner, attacking Balin from the opposite side of Daimon, cursing as the knight blocks the swing.
{Flanking, Favoured Enemy} for {Favoured Enemy, Trait Bonus}
Irikar and Grumblejack both miss and Sir Balin sees Rytara coming to flank him, so he focuses on the only other one who has hit him, Daimon. His swing is true, leaving a large gash upon him with his slice continues through into Rytara, then steps back against the other wall.
Attack Daimon
Damage
Attack Rytara
Damage
- Sir Balin, Tearyn, Daimon, Grumblejack, Irikar
AC 22 T 11 FF 21
Daimon getting hit by Balin lets out a primal roar. He drops his sword and grows claws. He steps up to Balin, tearing at his flesh and ripping through his armor.
Rytara continues to lie on the ground relaxing and enjoying the show going on above her as various living beings fight to see who can spill the most blood.
Irikar swings his greatsword with a contemptuous snarl, "This is what I think of your precious Mitra.", the blade digging deep.
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Grumblejack moves against the wall blocking Sir Balin and gaining a flanking advantage. He swings his greataxe connecting with a wicked blow. Somehow despite multiple wounds, Sir Balin clings to life.
Attack
Damage
Sir Balin swings again starting with Daimon and completing his swing into Irikar.
Attack #1 vs Daimon
Damage
Attack #2 vs Kilthan
Damage
- Sir Balin, Tearyn, Daimon, Irikar, Grumblejack
AC 22 T 11 FF 21
Daimon falls unconscious, but his will to live is strong and he isn't any immediate threat of death. Well except for the crazed nigh indestructible knight that is bringing down the group one by one.
problem fixed!
Irikar smiles at Grumblejack's support, feeling himself falling back into a more familiar fighting style. "Your glowing godling will not save you", he growls, his deep voice echoing through the room.
{Favoured Enemy, Flanking} for {Favoured Enemy, Trait Bonus from Flanking}
Irikar snarls, "Enough. You die now, by the will of the Dark Lord."
{Favoured Enemy, Flanking} for {Favoured Enemy, Trait Bonus from Flanking}
Irikar's blow is true. Sir Balin, famed Asmodeus witch hunter, and personally responsible for your incarceration, has been slain. Even though he put two of you on the ground, and seriously wounded two others, you have emerged victorious on this day.
Sir Balin is wearing masterwork Full Plate, has a heavy steel shield, longsword, dagger, a beautifully made cloak, a potion. Around his neck is a Sunburst medallion made of silver and sapphire, a holy symbol of Mitra.
Daimon becomes conscious a couple of seconds later thanks to the healing magic of Tearyn. He remains on the ground for a couple more before standing.
You got him Daimon says, a note of respect in his voice, then adds but of course you didn't do it alone.
Shaking his head clear Daimon turns to Rytara, fully seeing the wound for the first time. How is Asmodeus' name did you survive this?.... Can anyone heal her? How much magic do two have left?
Daimon grabs the medallion, sure that this is what Throne was looking for. He will also carry Rytara if no one can heal her.
Grumblejack, can you carry the rest of the stuff here? And thank you, I'm not sure if we could have done this without you.
Zzzzzz...
HP: -9/17
Only potions, which seems a bit of a waste of resources now that the threat has passed
I have plenty of healing, but at -9 hp, there is not much healing I can do.
Irikar spits on the corpse. "Your Mitra take you."
He brings the greatsword down one final time, taking Balin's head, then turns to face Daimon. "Indeed. As I said, I am a hunter of men... men such as this one." He pokes Balin's head with the sword then wipes it clean before putting it away.
He then shrugs, his dull voice rumbling, "Though I will say that having able hunting companions is a welcome change."
So the way I see it Throne gave us 24 hours. We completed his task and I think we could feasibly rest, heal up Rytara, eat some breakfast, polish our armor, and then present the medallion ceremoniously and still maintain the conditions as set forth by him. We could also just go as the beaten bloodied messes that we probably are with Rytara still unconcious and just get it over with. Personally I tend to like the idea to make Throne wait just a little.
Irikar says, "If we can safely take the time, then I think we owe Rytara the ability to walk out of here."
He pauses a moment before adding, "Besides, I would rather nit step into the next room bloodied and battered only to learn the hard way that our declaration of victory was premature."
not for spontaneous since Paladin s don't get that, but you well have out as a spell choice
Daimon will take first watch, closing the door he leans his back against it.
Infernal Healing should get me to 1 hp. I can then cast another IH on myself to get to 11 hp.
Irikar says, "While we're all clearly hurt, having Rytara's extra magic would probably be most helpful."
Irikar grasps the iron symbol around his neck and calls upon the Dark Lord to restore Rytara to consciousness.
After Irikar uses his magic, you see the massive gash across Rytara's chest slowly begin to fester and ooze. It turns green as though covered in mold. The only thing that indicates she is healing at all is that there is less blood seeping from the wound than before.
A few moments later, Rytara's eyes pop open.
What happen? I recall dodging that monster's blade and then a searing pain in my chest. Did you defeat him?
Rytara looks at her chest which still has a substantial wound including several bones which were broken when Sir Balin's blade struck.
Yikes, it seems I did not manage to dodge the blade. I think I could use a little more of the Dark Lord's power before I will be ready to go forth again.
She speaks a few words in the Infernal tongue and then with a grimace, her wound once again begins to bubble and hiss, yet slowly it closes as though a fungus is slowly zipping the wound shut. When the hissing finishes, there is still a nasty red scar across Rytara's chest, but the wound is mostly closed, the bones appear to have mended, and nothing is left of the fungal growth except for a nasty decaying smell.
HP: 11/17
--> I have 1 Inquisitor spell left.
Lets head back to Throne with Balin's medallion then.
Daimon gathers Balin's belonging and goes to see Balin's squire. The boy will be part of the delivery to Throne as well.
Irikar nods, "I agree. Let us return and prove our worth."