"Bloody hell! Have at thee!" With the party mostly too far back to help, Zadok takes a moment to gird for the coming blows.
ROUND 1
The slayer moves up into closer distance, drawing his blade on the way. As he sets into a fighting stance just behind Zadok, he eyes the shapeshifter carefully , and draws his thumb slowly across his throat with a wicked grin at the enemy.
Round 1
Deldhindon enters the room to see what the commotion is. Observing the shapeshifter squaring off against the others, he quickly incants the words to bedazzle the creature.
Daze, Will DC 15
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Deldhindon realizes that the reason his magic failed was because... the shapeshifter is an illusion! Just as he's about to say something though, the silent image fades.
It's at that point that the arcanist notices that the body on the table before him has changed... into a grey-skinned shifter! There's only time for a moment of dread before it lashes out with a razor-sharp claw.
The powerful strike lays Deldhindon low, and with blood gushing out of a wound the elf drops.
Seizing the opportunity rise, the shapeshifter stands up on the table and hisses angrily!
Round 1
Deldhindon: Daze
Zadok: Shield
Johari: Move and Study
Arryn: Go + AoO
Shifter: Claw!
Wellstone: Go
Wellstone moves up with some alarm, straddling the bleeding body of Delhindon, his sword cane in his hand as he moves.
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Arryn takes a swipe at the creature as it stands with his scimitar.
Despite it being prone, it deftly avoids his curved blade.
When he sees Deldhindon is struck down by the shapeshifter, Arryn steps out of its reach and casts a spell. His left hand glows with a positive energy... an energy he hopes to infuse into the downed elf.
Round 2
Deldhindon: Go (Stabilize?)
Zadok: Go
Johari: Go
Arryn: Go
Shifter: TBD
Wellstone: TBD
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Zadok takes up an offense stance on the table, "You'll pay for that!" He swings his blade upward with a right hand angle
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ROUND 2
Johari shuffles up, and tries to give the monster a nice, clean shave.
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Zadok and Johari both cut deep wounds into the creature while Deldhindon bleeds on the floor.
Arryn steps close to Deldhindon and places a hand on the fallen elf. His wounds begin to close, healing him.
It's enough, barely, to bring the elf to a weakened state of consciousness.
Seeing Johari as the biggest threat, the shapeshifter lashes out at him with a pair of sharp claw.
The power of the grey-skinned monster is undeniable, as it cuts deep furrows into the slayer's exposed areas. He drops to the ground, bleeding profusely!
Round 2
Deldhindon: Bled (now stable, 0hp)
Zadok: Hit (-5hp)
Johari: Hit
Arryn: Heal
Shifter: CLAWS
Wellstone: Go
Wellstone draws the blade from the cane and attacks!
"Your death draws near." Zadok reverses his upward slash,
trying to retrace his blade's path back to the beginning.
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Was this one somehow stronger? "Come let us see what this room contains, that might make the bloodshed worth it. If Desna smiles, there will be healing for our friends."
Johari's pack opened slightly as he fell, revealing a telltale blue glint of a potion.
Zadok pours the potion into his friend's mouth
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Zadok thoroughly searches the area. He starts with the shapeshifter, who has:
- a vial with a strange green liquid
- a well-crafted dagger, possibly of masterwork quality
- 48 gold pieces
- a set of keys
Scattered throughout the repurposed laundry room are:
- A set of reasonably well-kept surgeon’s tools
- A haversack with several pockets
- six 10-foot poles
The haversack itself is clearly magical, as well he opens it is... clearly bigger on the inside. It contains:
- a pouch with 3 platinum pieces
- a white pearl
- a tiny box with Pharasmin scripture on it
Zadok does his customary thing, and carefully holds each item, giving thought to its construction and make. "I'm currently unable to detect auras of magic if one of you would be so kind."
These keys may actually be the largest boon here. "AMAZING! A handy haversack. One of my mentors, Heward, told me of these."
Deldhindon casts Detect Magic and several of the items glow to his newly enhanced vision.
He studies them with a keen eye.
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Deldhindon is surprised to see several magical items.
The vial's green liquid glows with a faint aura of conjuration magic. It's purpose eludes him.
The dagger is magically enhanced to be sharp and durable. He knows sometimes there are visible manifestations of this, like a telltale glow, but this one is subtle.
The haversack is indeed magical, radiating a moderate amount of conjuration magic. He suspects there are extradimensional aspects to it, but is not familiar with the specifics.
The white pearl has a strong transmutation aura, which he recognizes from past studies.
The box with scripture written over it is a curious item with a faint divination aura. It actually has a leather cord affixed to it, which he suspects is used to attach it like a headband. Though it has clear religious markings, its purpose remains a mystery.
Zadok speaks up, "All of these bring good fortune to the group. I would ask for the pearl, it's make and use fascinates me, but also drastically increases my power. I'll not be greedy though if someone makes a case for it."
The occultist then grabs the surgeons tools and appraises them:
Johari is still punc-drunk, but he grasps the dagger and holds it and his sword in a competent grip. He makes a few quick stab/slash moves, and nods approvingly. A good blade
Wellstone nods in approval of the find. Well done, well done.
That's one.
"Take the blade Johari. And the head."
Zadok moves back into the hall. He motions both to a closed door and towards the paranoid few. The implication is clear that he's fine with either choice.
Johari grunts in satisfaction, and straps the dagger onto his right hip.
What's next?
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Several wide tables and gigantic washbasins fill a laundry equipped to service hundreds. The place looks as though it were repurposed as a failed surgery, though, with at least one table heaped with remains while corpses lie discarded in corners. A stained sheet hangs between two of the basins, previously dividing the room until it was pulled back. A lantern shines on the far side. You've searched the room thoroughly, and have found a few odds and ends. A number of them are magical even.
Johari and Deldhindon are both battered and bruised, though you have slain another shapeshifter. That makes two. You suspect that it might take the head of one more to convince the people behind the barricade that you mean them no ill will...
Zadok looks around, keenly aware that these walls hold horrible and shadowed secrets. In time, the light of reason will cast the shadows out.
For now survival is key. "Despite my misgivings, we ought to continue on. One more head ought to show the timid that we are no foes to them." He looks at each of his fellow amnesiacs, "If fortune shines on us, we may find boons before bane. Come let us continue to search."
Johari grins wickedly. However many it takes...
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You all head back down the hall, Zadok leading the way to a door. With a tentative movement, he opens the door.
Mighty iron boilers crowd here, their pipes piercing the walls and ceiling. Shadows and rust fill the narrow gaps between the cold tanks.
Zadok catches what he thinks is a brief flicker of light under the far boiler...
"What have we in here?" Blade drawn, Zadok enters cautiously, sticking to the north wall and pointing to the source of the light.
He squints a bit to get a better view
Johari enters to cover Zadok, and also peers under the boilers.
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The rat-like things move toward Zadok and Johari!
Round 1
Deldhindon: Go
Wellstone: Go
Arryn: Go
Zadok: Go
Johari: Go
Rat?: TBD
Big Rats: TBD
Zadok invests power in his blade, feeling it's potential slashes down and across the strange rat.... thing
Wellstone moves in, his sword cane at the ready, taking a stab at Red!