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Thoroughly engrossed in the documents, Bob fails to notice anything amiss. Even as his companions prepare for war, he absentmindedly twirls his musket about with one hand as he scans the indecipherable documents.
"Me mums always say 'Bobby! Sound 'em out!' So...hmm...Te...Te....HHHeee...TeHee. TeHee Mah--ah--ne jar-umped. Gun need 'em expertified ones ter read this 'ere McGuffin."
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"Alas, friends! Unless my ears deceive me, there are footsteps approaching. We seem to no longer be alone in these tombs. We may wish to get ourselves at the ready." Treble moves quickly and positions himself so he will hopefully see who is approaching before they see him, the scythe he carries around as a walking stick already in his hands.
When Umbaraki and Treble walk out of the room they see nobody yet but after they have arrived at their positions Treble sees an elven archer stepping out from behind the covern walls and Umbaraki sees a human with a greatclub running towards him from hiding with a female dwarf right behind him.
None of you have ever seen these three figures and looking into their faces you see that they only have dedication and anger in their eyes.
The elven archer aims at Treble with a hateful smile on his face and hits him right in the chest opening a large wound.
Round 1
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur -> GO!
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
#Male elven archer:
#Male Human with greatclub:
#Female Dwarf with shortsword:
Treble: 1/10 HP
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Hearing the sounds of battle, Bob makes his way back towards the main lobby. Stopping as the archer comes into view, he levels his blunderbuss.
"Ya no can jus shoot at peoples. Shouldn 'least introduce yaself an be facified!" he calls out to the opponent. "I be Big Bobby Boom and ya shot me crew!"
Giving the trigger a soft tug, a gout of flame erupts from the barrel. *KaBOOM* echoes throughout the cavern.
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Astonishment fills Treble's eyes as the archer's arrow hits true. Surely, this can't be the end of this life already! It has just begun! Channeling the power of his goddess, he fills himself with healing life. He then tries to decide the best course of action to continue living. Moving back through his allies into the small room for cover, he throws an apologetic look at Grallen and Golthwur. He hates to flee, but, DAMN!, that hurt!
The magical bolts of Goldwur hit the elf on the shoulder with great force and when Umbaraki slams the elf with his frost hammer he almost drops his bow but is still standing.
Treble withdraws and Bob's very loud shot unfortunately does not hit.
The elven archer steps forward and now aims at Bob and smiles like a zealot. When the arrow hits Bob in the abdomen and leaves a bleeding wound the elf is only laughing. After shooting his arrow he takes a potion out of his belt pouch.
Round 1
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen-> GO!
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
#Male elven archer: -10 HP
#Male Human with greatclub:
#Female Dwarf with shortsword:
Treble: 2/10 HP, fast healing 1 (round 1)
The female dwarf hears sees the pain of the human after Umbaraki's attack is able to cast a healing spell on him and all the wound's caused by Umbaraki are gone again.
When you hear a scream you are momentarily startled and see the human with rage in his eyes and a large greatclub in his hands making a small step towards Umbaraki and hitting him so hard that he is hurled against the wall and is bleeding heavily. The human then takes out a potion out of his belt pouch.
Round 1
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen -> GO!
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
Round 2
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur -> GO!
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
#Male elven archer: -3 HP
#Male Human with greatclub:
#Female Dwarf with shortsword:
Treble: 2/10 HP, fast healing 1 (round 1)
Bob:7/15
Umbaraki:-4/13, dying, prone
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Golthwur moves forward so he can be seen by the attackers and cries out, "You may have surprised us, but it appears that you have gained the attention of the guard!" The wizards gestures and points, muttering something under his breath.
Suddenly, the metallic clang of armor, the stomping of boots, and muffled voices can be heard coming from the direction of the entrance of the corridor, behind the stone column hiding the archer.
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"OOoomph! Ow! Now what inna verse you go an do that fer? Why I oughtta..." stopping as he hears Umbaraki's cry of pain, he turns towards the fallen companion. "Well gorram it! Hey yall, we need a medic here on the...uh...NOW!"
Leveling his musket, he mutters a few arcane words. The barrel suddenly lights up with a purple hew and lets out a soft *PHhoooof*. Confetti of all different colors and sizes erupts, coating the two standing over the dwarf's body.
"Oh! 'Em purple bellies er here? Lemme see!" rushing towards the sound, he calls out "O'er here! Them villains be tryin ter corpsify us law-binding folks for sum pretties!"
"He is casting an illusion!" the Dwarven lady shouts out.
Ghost sound Will save
You see that the Elf is a little confused to see what he should do.
Color Spray
When Bob shoots a myriad of colors into the direction of the human you see that the dwarven lady immediately drops to the floor but the barbarian is unaffected.
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Not sure what more he can do, Treble prays to Magdh. "Magdh, Ancient of Fate. We find ourselves hard-pressed. While I appreciate the complex situation, we could use your help!" He grabs his holy symbol and, taking a calculated risk, moves closer to the fight. A blue-green light bursts forth and fills his allies with holy might. Then, thinking to himself: Hold on, Umbaraki.
Round 1
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen -> GO!
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
Round 2
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen-> GO!
4. Dwarf shortsword, , Human greatclub
The Elven archer is not coerced by Golthwur's attempt to fool him. He has so much hate in his eyes when he sees Golthwur that he shoots an arrow at him. Golthwur feels the blood first and then the arrow which has pierced his left leg.
#Male elven archer: -3 HP
#Male Human with greatclub:
#Female Dwarf with shortsword: unconscious
Treble: 3/10 HP, fast healing 1 (round 2)
Bob:7/15
Umbaraki:-5/13, dying, prone
Golthwur: 4/10 HP
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The female dwarf is still lying on the floor unconscious.
Grallen moves forward to the human barbarian and hits him with his long Dwarven hammer so hard that he almost falls but you can see that his rage is the only thing keeping him on his feet.
The human is very angry now but almost blind with rage. He puts his potion in his belt pouch. He steps forward and tries to hit Treble with his massive club but misses him!
Round 3
1. Umbaraki, Treble, Bob, Golthwur -> GO!
2. Elf Bow
3. Grallen
4. Dwarf shortsword, Human greatclub
#Male elven archer: -3 HP
#Male Human with greatclub: -13 HP
#Female Dwarf with shortsword: unconscious
Treble: 4/10 HP, fast healing 1 (round 3)
Bob:7/15
Umbaraki:-4/13, stable, prone
Golthwur: 4/10 HP
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Golthwur's ring surges in energy and a projectile of force flies from the wizard's hand and strikes the raging human.
The force effect definitely hits the human but he is clearly so enraged that he is still able to go on.
Treble’s attack hits the barbarian and leaves a bleeding wound that does not stop to spray crimson all over you.
With a loud cry the barbarian looks at Treble not believing that his time is over. Then ... he slowly sinks to the floor.
The elven archer has a look on his face that shows that he knows that these are his last moments. Nonetheless, he continues his attack and it is clear that this man is a zealot. He aims steps back and aims at Grallen with a fear and dedication and hits him in the abdome opening a large wound.
The elf‘s bones shatter due to the hit with the hammer and the impact with the wall that the elf meets after he is hurled across the cavern.
The only thing you hear now is your own panting and the moans of the fallen attackers.
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"Not bad for someone lacking magical talent." Golthwur remarks to Grallen, though from a distance further than three reach of the man's weapon.
"By the beard of Nethys,I haven't the foggiest notion as to who these assailants were or why they attacked us. Perhaps, we can find some indication on their persons" The wizard points to the bodies, which he considers now far too messy to soil his own hands searching.
After examining the fallen you notice that the elf and the human are all still alive but will surely die if they are not stabilized. The dwarf will surely awaken soon.
During the examination you find two symbols that all of the attackers were carrying with them.
The first symbol is the holy symbol of Norgorber. He is the only evil god amongst the Ascended. He is known as a Taldan deity of thievery and assassination, as well as a keeper of secrets. He is called the 'Reaper of Reputation' by some, but has more insidious titles among his other worshipers. He remains an enigma to most, and his true motives are unknown. Many of his own followers remain ignorant of his plans and designs.
The symbol belongs to an organization called the Harbingers, which was founded around the Book of One Thousand Whispers and that are dedicated to bringing about the promised Age of Glory by making the prophecies from the ancient Book of 1,000 Whispers come true.
The Book of 1,000 Whispers is a book of prophecy used as a guidebook by the Harbingers of Fate in Absalom. This book predicts events happening between the years of 4604 AR and 4714 AR. Unfortunately for the Harbingers, many of the remaining prophecies make no sense.
Additionally, the dwarf had a written note that unfortunately is written in a strange code.
The note details that the Harbingers want to attempt to make the recorded prophecies within The Book of 1,000 Whispers come true so as to set the world right after the death of the god Aroden. The group has come to the Shrine of the Failed in search of unattended items that fulfill more of the book’s strange conditions, but they have heard of the investigation of the Pathfinders and as their mission is in direct violation of the Harbingers’ mission they are to attack the Pathfindes and try to kill them to ensure the Pathfinders don’t interfere with the foretold omens.
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"It appears this group belongs to the Harbingers, an organization that has dedicated themselves to re-establishing the prophecies of the 'Book of 1,00 Whispers' come true. They also appear to be followers of Norgorber, the god of thievery and assassination. Since the Society's goals are in conflict with the Harbinger's, they've been sent to stop our current mission. I dare say, they almost succeeded. I wonder how theydiscovered what we are up to?"