"You've all been quite amusing but... Rose? Is that you back there? Oh no, I can't have that! NO ONE TAKES SOMETHING THAT BELONGS ME. Everyone and everything here belongs to me including you." the medallion hanging around his neck begins to faintly glow, "It's time I taught you how to obey."
"She does not 'belong' to you. If you want her, you go through me," Zethyris responds, a defiant glint in his eye.
"And me..." Rutilux states, eyes narrowing.
None shall pass!
Spells Prepared (CL 4):
Level 2 (3/day)
Spiritual Weapon used
Bull's Strength
Hold Person (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Bless Weapon used (Domain Spell)
Level 1 (4/day)
Command (Will DC 15 / Negates)
Murderous Command (Will DC 15 / Negates)
Instant Armor used
Boiling Blood
Shield of Faith (Domain Spell)
Level 0 (at will)
Detect Magicc
Detect Poison
Purify Food and Drink (DC 13)
Stabilize
Special Qualities
Aura
Cleric Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (6/day) (dc 16) 3/6 Remaining
Spontaneous Casting
Touch of Glory (6/day)
You can cause your hand to shimmer with divine radiance, allowing you to touch a creature as a standard action and give it a bonus equal to your cleric level on a single Charisma-based skill check or Charisma ability check. This ability lasts for 1 hour or until the creature touched elects to apply the bonus to a roll. You can use this ability to grant the bonus a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Domains
Ferocity
3-Rage
6-Bull's Strength, Mass
Glory
1-Shield of Faith
2-Bless Weapon
2-Zone of Truth
Skall leans his newfound weapon across his shoulders, stepping his 6'5" frame into the defensive line. His helm hides his features, but his bearing is one of contempt.
Burst Healing for the damaged.
"From what we've seen do far, you can't hold onto much." he says, spitting upon the ground.
Spell Slots: 2 1st level spell slots remaining
Bardic Performance: 4 rounds of Bardic Performance Remaining
"It's a weak man and a weak leader who grasps so hard that important things slip through their fingers. You have lost the loyalty of your followers. You have sullied your hospitality and lost your honor. And now you will lose your life."
As an aside to Skallangbiorn, "Thanks for that, good Scallywag. I was feeling a bit run down."
"Those with bows give him a volley! Rutilux, lets us form the shield wall with Isham!"
"Rose, what does that amulet do? And are you Shade? Any tactical considerations that you have for us would be appreciated."
"Ha ha looks like you've all fallen prey to that little wretch's doe eyes." looking to Rose she appears to be almost paralyzed with fear and only incoherent whispers escape her lips, "But that's okay I'm sure we can sew you all back together afterwards. Get'em!"
Rutilux feels a sharp sting in his back and then a sickening tug as whatever it is seems to turn and twist before being pulled out . Turning behind him is Rose, a bloody dagger in her hand. Looking to her face it is blank and a faint glow emanates from her eyes as she crouches low preparing to defend herself.
You barely have a chance to process this before you realize that several of the thugs surrounding you are rushing in.
THe glow is the same hue coming from Margrave's amulet
Nodding, Rutilux forms a shield wall with Thorvald
Skallanbiorn sets himself for battle.
Isham steps up next to Rutilux and Thorvald to form a shield wall, rapidly readying his battleaxe at the same time.
"Can someone perhaps put some of these to sleep? Rose in particular I'd rather not hurt.
"Cry 'Havoc,' and let slip the dogs of war;
That this foul deed shall smell above the earth
With carrion men, groaning for burial."
"Great, i think i hear something behind us."
The old man turns, trusting his back to all of you as he gazes into the dark cave you all exited only moments ago as he draws the thin elegant long-sword he managed to recover alongside his other belongings.
"I hope this escape doesn't end up like that time in the Mwangi..."
"Those with bows give him a volley! Rutilux, lets us form the shield wall with Isham!"
"Unfortunately, my bow is somewhere outside here, probably past where Margrave is."
Zethyris notices the glow of Rose's eyes, and calls out, "Margrave, let her go!"
He draws his rapier and attempts to disarm Rose
He then steps back, letting Isham take his place to form the shield wall.
Initiative
Perception
Thorvald watched the strange glow of Margrave's Amulet and saw the same glow in Rose's eyes. "Mind control magic! Just like that used on Anna! We shall have to take her down Rutilux. I will subdue her. And it appears something approaches our rear as well."
Thorvald calls upon the Blood of the Kodiak, flat blades Rose with +2 vigored Wintersbane to subdue.
Wintersbane
Subdual damage
Animal Fury
threat confirm
Bite
extra if critical
"Some sort of magical glow around Rose who... has bled me badly. I don't think it's coincidence."
Thorvald watched the strange glow of Margrave's Amulet and saw the same glow in Rose's eyes. "Mind control magic! Just like that used on Anna! We shall have to take her down Rutilux. I will subdue her. And it appears something approaches our rear as well."
"Keen eyes, Thorvald. " Rutilux states, and smashes the nearest incoming thug while the Ulfen tries to subdue Rose so that Thorvald can do so unhassled.
Jediah will strike out at any foe that enters the range of his glaive, taking the opportunity to use Earth's Vigil's ability to strike at anyone trying to get past
Spells Prepared (CL 4):
Level 2 (3/day)
Spiritual Weapon used
Bull's Strength
Hold Person (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Bless Weapon (Domain Spell) used
Level 1 (4/day)
Command (Will DC 15 / Negates) [Annalee]used[/smaller]
Murderous Command (Will DC 15 / Negates)
Instant Armor used
Boiling Blood used
Shield of Faith (Domain Spell)
Level 0 (at will)
Detect Magic
Detect Poison
Purify Food and Drink (DC 13)
Stabilize
Special Qualities
Aura
Cleric Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (2/6 per day) (dc 16)
Spontaneous Casting
Touch of Glory (6/day)
You can cause your hand to shimmer with divine radiance, allowing you to touch a creature as a standard action and give it a bonus equal to your cleric level on a single Charisma-based skill check or Charisma ability check. This ability lasts for 1 hour or until the creature touched elects to apply the bonus to a roll. You can use this ability to grant the bonus a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Domains
Ferocity
3-Rage
6-Bull's Strength, Mass
Glory
1-Shield of Faith
2-Bless Weapon
2-Zone of Truth
Special Attacks
Ferocious Strike (+2) (3/6 per day)
Whenever you make a melee attack, you can designate that attack as a ferocious strike. If the attack hits, it deals additional damage equal to 1/2 your cleric level (minimum +1). You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
After calling up on his god's might to heal his new comrades , Skall's new blade ignites in silvery-gray flames, bringing light to the area around him.
This weapon responds to channeled positive and negative energy. When the wielder spends a swift action to channel energy through the weapon, it ignites with a strange gray flame that sheds light as a torch, increases the weapon's enhancement bonus by +1, and deals +1d6 damage (as the divine power from flame strike) to creatures struck by the weapon. This flame lasts for 1 round for every d6 of damage or healing the channeling normally provides. When charged with positive energy, the flame is a silvery gray, good creatures are immune to the weapon's extra damage, and the weapon counts as a good and silver weapon for the purpose of bypassing damage reduction.
In the light borne of the sword, Skallangbiorn sees the half-orc step into the line, a mighty glaive at his command. The ulfen cleric sees what Gorum has provided and so moves to the warrior's side.
"Here, allow me to set a fire in your belly..."
Move Action: Reposition next to Jediah
Standard Action: Cast Boiling Blood
Jediah growls with excitement. OOHHH!!! YEAH!!!!!
Julian looks for cover.
"Ha ha looks like you've all fallen prey to that little wretch's doe eyes."
At least about that you are right, King of thieves.
Ana kisses Rat and throws the animal at Rose.
"Go give her that from me!"
Sensing more than seeing the dangers that Rose now presents Zethyris quickly switches places with Isham and flourishing his rapier tries to slip one of Rose's daggers from her grip but his attempt is easily deflected with a retaliatory strike that Zethris parries in kind. Many of the thugs lumber towards you, spotting a familiar redhead with a crushed shoulder you quickly realize that these seem to be all bandits and thugs that you've killed earlier. Right before your eyes, Margrave fades from view. His laugher echoing off of the rocks and hills all around you. The man in black armour comes rushing towards you, a heavy axe trailing behind him ready to tear into your defensive line. With quick probing and darting slashes and stabs, Rose's daggers slash towards Zethyris but the half elf's rapier is ther every time with the ring of steel to deflect and divert each and every one of her movements. The other man that was standing near Margrave before he dissapeared begins casting a spell that targets Rutilux and Thorvald [ooc](make DC15 will saves to resist). Montulo stands ready to fight whatever comes out of the tunnel.
You are overwhelmed with images and thoughts that curdle your strength and resolve.
If you succed you are shaken for 1 round, if you fail you are frightened for 4 rounds...
Shaken: A shaken character takes a –2 penalty on attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. Shaken is a less severe state of fear than frightened or panicked
Frightened: A frightened creature flees from the source of its fear as best it can. If unable to flee, it may fight. A frightened creature takes a –2 penalty on all attack rolls, saving throws, skill checks, and ability checks. A frightened creature can use special abilities, including spells, to flee; indeed, the creature must use such means if they are the only way to escape.
Spells Prepared (CL 4):
Level 2 (3/day)
Spiritual Weapon used
Bull's Strength
Hold Person (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Bless Weapon (Domain Spell) used
Level 1 (4/day)
Command (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Murderous Command (Will DC 15 / Negates)
Instant Armor used
Boiling Blood used
Shield of Faith (Domain Spell)
Level 0 (at will)
Detect Magic
Detect Poison
Purify Food and Drink (DC 13)
Stabilize
Special Qualities
Aura
Cleric Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (2/6 per day) (dc 16)
Spontaneous Casting
Touch of Glory (6/day)
You can cause your hand to shimmer with divine radiance, allowing you to touch a creature as a standard action and give it a bonus equal to your cleric level on a single Charisma-based skill check or Charisma ability check. This ability lasts for 1 hour or until the creature touched elects to apply the bonus to a roll. You can use this ability to grant the bonus a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Domains
Ferocity
3-Rage
6-Bull's Strength, Mass
Glory
1-Shield of Faith
2-Bless Weapon
2-Zone of Truth
Special Attacks
Ferocious Strike (+2) (3/6 per day)
Whenever you make a melee attack, you can designate that attack as a ferocious strike. If the attack hits, it deals additional damage equal to 1/2 your cleric level (minimum +1). You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
"The cowardly magician attempts to enchant our minds with a fear inducing spell," Skall shouts over his shoulder to Isham and Anastasiya. "Can one of you counter? Where are the archers the barbarian spoke of?"
As he sees the unnatural filth making its way towards him, Skallangbiorn raises a howl of challenge. Behind the shadows cast by his helm, the Ulfen cleric's eyes widen with near madness for the battle before him. "Come, let Gorum purge you from this realm!"
GWARGHH! I have a bow! But now is time for smashing!
Images of fear and failure swarm Rutilux's mind, but the cavalier holds onto deeper things, thoughts of his family honor, his liege's good name, and the code he follows. It lets him fight through the fear, though his hands still shake, he holds his ground.
"My thanks, stranger, your words of what had been done to my mind braced me," he says to Skallangbiorn. Rutilux turns his attention black armored foe that rushes them. He brings his flail to bear against the ebony clad attacker. "As did Isham"
Will Save
Julian snipes at Maegrave.
Digging into his chi he fires like lightning again.
[ooc]Whoohoo Julian! Get an arrow in that guy and save the day for us again![/dice]
With the entire team engaged and working, Isham sets to with a will, continuing to declaim the legacy of the Great Bard.
(ack... my character sheet is out of date...)
"Montulo! How far away do you think those sounds are?" Zethyris calls over his shoulder, as he turns to face the coming bandits.
Jediah stands firm, waiting for these zombies to enter his range. Julian stands there scanning for signs of his missing target but with Margrave out of sight he settles on the two zombies fast approaching him instead both arrows fly true but the wounds seem more superficial that those already present so he's unsure whether the attacks succeeded. Both Thorvald and Rutilux are unsettled by the magics but manage to resist the worst effects. Thorvald rounds on Rose and backhands her with the flat of Winter'sbane, sending her reeling but she remains standing. Moving to clear his way to the black clad warrior Rutilux steps forward and swings at the zombie shattering bones but not felling the monstrosity. Skallagbiorn then casts his spell to ignite the fires burning in Jediah's blood. Strangely, immediately following the effects appearing on Jediah, Earth's Vigil's blade begins to crackle and hiss as the outer edge cracks and crumbles revealing a reddish glow akin to embers. The air surrounding the edge seems to ripple in a heat haze . Isham begins harrying everyone amidst the fight lending aid when needed and scolding in equal measure, just like an officer, as he coordinates. Ana surprises everyone when she kisses Rat goodbye and then hurls him/her at Rose who in turn after receiving the spell starts to shake her head erratically. Several of the thugs/zombies armed with ranged weapons fire at you but their shots fly very wide.
With his blood boiling and weapon blazing, Jediah steps up and slices at the abomination that stands before him.
"Rose, are you okay?" Ana asks cautiously.
Isham steps to remain in tandem with the shield wall, and slices viciously at one of the advancing minions.
Spells Prepared (CL 4):
Level 2 (3/day)
Spiritual Weapon used
Bull's Strength
Hold Person (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Bless Weapon (Domain Spell) used
Level 1 (4/day)
Command (Will DC 15 / Negates) used
Murderous Command (Will DC 15 / Negates)
Instant Armor used
Boiling Blood used
Shield of Faith (Domain Spell)
Level 0 (at will)
Detect Magic
Detect Poison
Purify Food and Drink (DC 13)
Stabilize
Special Qualities
Aura
Cleric Channel Positive Energy 2d6 (1/6 per day) (dc 16)
Spontaneous Casting
Touch of Glory (6/day)
You can cause your hand to shimmer with divine radiance, allowing you to touch a creature as a standard action and give it a bonus equal to your cleric level on a single Charisma-based skill check or Charisma ability check. This ability lasts for 1 hour or until the creature touched elects to apply the bonus to a roll. You can use this ability to grant the bonus a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Domains
Ferocity
3-Rage
6-Bull's Strength, Mass
Glory
1-Shield of Faith
2-Bless Weapon
2-Zone of Truth
Special Attacks
Ferocious Strike (+2) (3/6 per day)
Whenever you make a melee attack, you can designate that attack as a ferocious strike. If the attack hits, it deals additional damage equal to 1/2 your cleric level (minimum +1). You can use this ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Skallangbiorn bellows his challenge to the undead warriors closing on their position. "For glory!!"
+1 from Isham?
Rutilux swings at the target he wounded before, should someone fell it first, he strikes simply at the next nearest. He feels his courage return in full, and smiles a bit.
Thorvald watches Rose carefully having received the magic kiss from Ana on other occasions.
First swat
damage
threat
additional die
Second Swat
damage
"Zethyris! Can I count on you to bind her if I can knock her out? I can rejoin the front line or hold the rear!"
Zethyris waits to see if Ana's spell did the trick.
Julian hides again.