A tall Elven woman stands on the edge of the dock looking out on the horizon in the direction of the town. Her greenish hue eyes darken as she keeps watching waiting to see what happens. She is wearing armor but it is hidden under her adventurers outfit. She is dressed in a simple blue weanch type top and black pants. She has a bandolier of daggers across her chest one of them seems sharper and shiner than the rest. She also has a morning star on her belt and a bow across her back. Her long blonde hair is in braided in two separate braids that go mid back. She has two rings on, one on the pointer of her left hand and the other on the middle of her right hand. She looks frail however she is battle hardened as it is apparent by a scar that is peaking from her chest. She has a small tattoo on her neck that is a light blue of what looks to be elven design. She will then turn to the party and offer a small smile. Good Afternoon,or well...whatever time of day it is the name is Sindra.
A short Gnome man walks onto the deck looking at the new town. He has piercing ice blue eyes, and long red hair standing up in the shape of a cone with white capping the top. He is wearing simple leather armor under his travelers outfit, no weapons at his waist but he does have a bow on his back and three sets of quivers. On his shoulder there is a backpack with all sorts of odds and ends inside of it. He is wearing two rings, one on his left hand index finger and one on his right hand ring finger. On his forehead rests smoked goggles and on his face are burn marks all around but where the smoked goggles covered.
"So we've landed. Time to light up this darkness with a few explosions. My name is Smokey, and I'm an explosives expert."
He smiles as he says that last bit, revealing his white teeth.
|
A tall, slender man emerges onto the deck of the ship. He has dark, dirty brown hair and an unkempt, but short beard. A white-grey wolf with keen, yellow eyes follows closely at his side. The man's dark garments make his appearance barely noticeable as he climbs the stairs out of the dank, shadowy bows of the ship. There is a long sword hanging from his belt, held in a black, weather-beaten scabbard. Over his shoulder is a large, well-carved bow and a large quiver. A heavy pack too is on his back with a great number of things that look suitable for a long journey. He has a ring on the middle finger of his right hand.
He doesn't remove his hood but merely inclines his head toward his traveling companions and begins in a dry, raspy voice as though it had been long since it was used.
"I'm Quinn and this is Snow." he says gesturing to the wolf.
"I'm a ranger and a guide in the lands of my home. This place is strange to me, but you can trust my sense of direction, once I take my bearings." he finished, scanning the horizon with narrowed eyes.
The elven maiden will continue to look around to see if she can notice and figure out which way to the town as she is not from these parts. I think the Town might be in that direction if my memory serves me right from what some people in the last inn I was at . She then kneels down to the ground inspecting it closely to look for any sort of tracks leading to the docks or away from them.
Stepping of the deck of the boat is a man with short black hair and a small goatee. His armor shines even though the eternal dims the light. His cloak, armor, and sword give a feeling of magic, and his mere presence makes you feel like you could take on the world.
Enblazened on his armor is the symbol of Iomedae, designating his is one of training and power.
"Greetings comrades. I am Sevence. I have been sent here by Iomadae to rid this land of evil. Shall we be off?"
Sevence will follow along, weapon and shield drawn, ready for action.
Smokey draws his bow on the lookout for dangers and follows the group.
Sindra will draw out on of her daggers as she walks forward cautiously scanning the horizon for anything that screams danger, or any traps set up.
|
|
As he goes, Quinn tries to pick up any tracks or trail. He hopes to find something to indicate what kind of men or beasts travel in these strange new lands.
Sensing his masters intent, Snow sniffs at the ground, attempting to pick up any scent that might betray an enemy. He also looks about with his keen, yellow eyes.
"I think I see the old piers. Get ready to shield your eyes when I say so!"
"What are you planning, little master?" Sevence asks with a bit of caution. Considering the small man's face except for his eyes, Sevence is not so sure he likes where this is going.
"Like I said I'm an explosives expert, I make things go boom and if you look at the explosions well lets just say some people in my village became blind due to over exposure."
"Why do I sense this will only end in travesty?"
Sevence decides to keep walking, hoping to reach town soon.
With how dead it is I do not expect to see any beasts around here. Sindra will reply as she keeps walking.
"Just because this place is dead doesn't mean that there wont be people looking for hidden treasures in the homes."
Sevence, sword and shield in hand, takes a defensive stance, and begins to swing his sword before him.
"I call on the powers of Iomadae! Return these beings from whence they came!" He holds his sword above him, blade down to show the symbol of Iomadae embedded in the hilt. Suddenly a burst of energy and light emit from his sword, bathing his allies in a warm glow while the skeletons face divine wrath in the form of Channeled Positive Energy.
Sindra will try and roll behind one of the beasts to get a sneak attack with her morning star. First the wuss sailors leave us and now this. Man here we go.
Sevence's brow raises as the Elf delivers an amazingly mighty swing. "Impressive, m'lady! Keep pressing the assault!"
"Avert Your Eyes!!"
Smokey takes a shot at a skeleton who has no one near it for 10ft.
Standard Action: Explosive Missile + Explosive Bomb = Arrow (common) shot to hit:
Sevence surveys the fight and decides to help Quinn with the one he's fighting. He swings his sword in the air again, this time pointing his blade skyward.
"Iomadae, hear my cry! Bless our blades to defeat our enemies nigh!"
A heavenly light bathes Sevence and everyone around him. Your weapons have a slight glow about them.
Sindra will roll behind the other Skelly that has a scimitar and swing again. She makes another mighty blow on the skeleton. and that is why you have a sneak thief...I can do major damage from behind. She playfully winks after hitting the skeleton.
Smokey takes aim at the bow skeleton with a bomb arrow. Err Explosive Missile.
EDIT:
EDIT 2:
+1 to hit and +1 to damage. EDIT: +1 to crit confirm EDIT 2: +3 crit damage?
"Another one? Well here we go!"
After the shot Smokey moves up 20ft. to be within 30ft. of Boney Pants.
"Very well, undead fiend. Prepare to face the wrath of the Lady of Valor!" Sevence says as he approaches Boney Pants, swing his sword again to Channel energy.
Sindra will move up 30ft so that she is 20ft away from Boney so that next turn she can try to roll behind him. She will then wave her hands speaking an enchantment in elven. As she finishes she points her morning star at Boney. A ray of light will come out of the tip hitting him as she casts disrupt Undead.
"Your dark powers have no hold on me!" Sevence holds his sword out and his shield ready, his holy symbol on the sword glowing. "I call upon the powers of good, law, and righteousness to smite this evildoer. Cleanse the wicked!"
Sevence will then charge at Boney, his sword poised to strike him down.
Sindra will be able to shake off the startling sensation of boneys scream. She will then move up and try to roll behind him so that she can get him from behind and flank with Sevence.
Sevence says a short prayer for the soul and body cursed to walk this earth before speaking to the group.
"Well done. All of you. I doubt the Handsome Sorcerer will halt his control over this land, but if we work together, we shall emerge victorious!"
He looks over to see Snow is bleeding, the pure white fur slashed a dark crimson of matted blood.
"And you too put up an excellent fight." He kneels beside the beast, placing his hand gently over the wound.
A slight glow emanates from his palm as the would closes itself and the blood is cleaned up mostly. "There. That should help for now. We will need to get proper rest before we proceed."
He stands, looking to his companions. "Shall we continue?"
|
|
Quinn smiles at the Paladin and pats Snow lovingly on the head. Snow barks appreciatively at Sevence.
Thank you for your aid, and I quite agree. The fastest way to end this threat is to track down the fiend and put an end to him.
He peers into the distance, his eyes narrowed with uncertainty.
We know that the Sorcerer has his eye on us here. But I doubt he is everywhere at once. The best thing to do in this situation is to move along as fast as we can before he can summon more evil creatures to assail us. If we can get off the beaten track, it's possible that we will elude his gaze.
We need to get going as soon as we can. But which way?
Quinn looks about, searching for the best path he can find to help guide his comrades forward.
|
|
Looking at the paths laid before him, Quinn thinks long and hard, not just about the paths themselves but about what designs the Sorcerer might have in store for them.
"The path along the coastline looks needlessly difficult and for no gain. The path to the city looks like our best chance of a friendly welcome, but there is no guarantee of meeting friendly folk, if any within it's walls. Indeed, we may find only slippery servants of our enemy awaiting us there. Lastly, the ruins might be full of more skeletons, or other horrors, and are quite as dangerous as the path we're leaving. But they might also be deserted or contain some secrets of the land or treasure as abandoned places in the world often do."
He turns to his fellow adventurers.
"For my part I should recommend going either through the city or the ruins. We take a great risk either way, but each might also bring some favorable fortune. The beach looks fraught with danger and I can see nothing that would redeem our peril in that road."
"What say you, trusted allies? Should we approach the city walls and knock for entry or journey into the unknown depths of the ruins?"