Danica nods in approval at Theo's offensive capabilities. "Well done servant of Iomedae."
Danica then states that there is nothing of value within the shed then she repeats "Quite odd indeed."
Theopolis look around the corner of the shed and then says quietly, "I suggest we make for those building next and clear that area." He points to the buildings south of their current location and sweeps his arm in a westerly direction.
"Sounds good." Anna flips up the hood on her cloak and begins scouting.
Theopolis look around the corner of the shed and then says quietly, "I suggest we make for those building next and clear that area." He points to the buildings south of their current location and sweeps his arm in a westerly direction.
As Theopolis passes the building immediately to the east of F5, a dozen piles of bones suddenly stir, rising up to take on a human shape and bursting into red-orange flame. The group is faced with a dozen burning skeletons.
More annoyed than threatened by the burning undead Tolvan asks Kimberly to stay back for a moment as he casts Ice Storm to strike all the undead.
This next building (F5), a large wooden structure standing at the outskirts of the town proper, is still fairly intact. The remains of fallen sign outside read "'s Colours & Dyes" - the name of the owner seems to have been lost. The building has two large wooden doors at the side; they're closed. The shop front has been boarded up from the inside and there are no other windows.
Anna circles around the dye shop, looking for any signs of habitation and listening for sounds, especially voices, within.
There are no voices to be heard, nor indication of movement, but the fact that the building has been effectively barricaded from within would indicate that it's currently inhabited.
Theopolis formulates many plans of action in his mind, as time seems to pass much faster there than on the battle field.
...so the elf calls the fury of winter to split my opponents in half leaving...
... if I wait a moment for those two skeletons to advance on me, I can bash their bones into meal and then ...
... I believe the young one is not very combat oriented, but the Aasimar is. they should be able to handle that side for a moment...
... I will put my weight behind my shield and break apart the necromantic energies that bind these creatures of evil...
... maybe if his spell would have gone off a bit more to the left it would be one group instead of two...
Danica waits for the skeletons to act. She has her temple sword at the ready and begins to contemplate what these creatures are and their capabilities.
Kimberly was cautiously sticking with the main group, she sticks close to Dancia, relying on her battle expertise to protect her.
Kimberly nods her understanding of Tolvan's request, letting his magic do its thing.
Once the ice clears Kimberly looks to see what is left, waiting to see if channeling her magic would be necessary.
Tolvan's spell has a devastating effect on the crowd of skeletons, all except 4 crumbling under his attack.
Kimberly advances a bit to near the edge of Tolvan's magic.
They are a little to far apart for Pharasma's energy to get all of them., But I have a plan
after advancing, she yells out to the two on her right BEGONE!
the sound burst between them inflicting sonic damage to each one.
Anna hears a distant boom in the direction from which she came. Way to keep it quiet, guys, she thinks while moving around to the back of the house she'd been checking out. She looks back across the battlefield to see if she can catch sight of the others.
Kimberly's attack shatters her two targets into so many shards of bones. The remaining two creatures close on the nearest target - Kimberly.
Both of them swing their burning, broken scimitars forward, but both of them miss.
Anna sees a small number of skeletons become an even smaller number and decides no they probably won't need her help. She scans the ruins of the town looking to see if the battle has caught anything's attention.
Theopolis walks up to one of the skeletons, a sneer on his face has he brings his shield forward.
Theopolis smashes through the skeleton (L); as it dies it explodes in a ball of flame, affecting both Theopolis and Kimberly. The other skeleton (H), though caught in the blast, seems to be immune.
The blast catches Kimberly by surprise and she takes the full brunt of the flames.
Motioning in the direction of the others, "Stand back Lady Kimberly, I will dispatch this evil."
As Danica approaches one of the burning skeletons she can feel the heat coming from the creatures. I need to keep these skeletons from the others. I hit them and I take on damage myself. I have to sacrifice a little to take them down. "You guys stay away from the skeletons."
Settling down since she doesn't see anything stirring and confident that the others can take care of whatever it is they're fighting, she turns her attention to the boarded up house. Relying upon her skills as a reformed thief and scoundrel, she looks for possible entrances that may have been missed by the occupants. She first looks for signs of a crawlspace or cellar accessible from the outside. Then she looks for vents that can lead into the attic. Finally, she looks for a chimney that may be big enough for someone to slide down.
The last skeleton bursts into flames.
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Anna - there seems to be no easy way in. It looks like there was a chimney but it has been effectively barricaded off with an arrangement of branches thrust up from within.
In order to take down the skeleton Danica needed to hit the creature with her nunchaku which exposed her arms to the flames coming off of it. The skeleton goes down but singes her striking arm's hair and skin. oh well....I suffered worse.
Danica stomps on the remains of the burning skeleton ensuring that the flames go out. Then she looks over to Kimberly. "Kimberly....you OK?"
Through the Message spell Tolvan sends <<All clear here. Report?>>
apparently Kimberly did not learn or the consecutive waves of fire simply was too much and she takes the brunt of the flames once more.
<<It's still pretty clear, despite your racket. Everyone okay? This house is all boarded up from the inside. I'm thinking of knocking politely, since they may be bystanders. What do you think?>>
<<Sure but wait for us. >> Tolvan sends almost sure the Anna will not wait. He encourages the group to begin moving in her direction. Anna is at a boarded up house and want to check it out.
<<Okay, but don't be long. You know I hate waiting.>>
She moves back around to the front door. After a couple minutes pass, she politely taps on the door. "Hello? Are you well inside?"
Danica starts to move towards Anna direction.
Looking for any signs of trouble Tolvan begins to move rapidly in Anna's direction as well. Not the most patient person I have the pleasure to know... he mumbles under his breath.
Theopolis reaches and places a hand on Kimberly's shoulder,"Let us follow after them before more forces of evil find us. The Inheritor strengthens you so you may continue."
He then head in the direction of the others, still attempting to move quietly through the area.
Waaay back in the first book, we found some runes around the Harrowstone Prison. Anna actually noticed these, and recognized some of them from Lorrimor's journals. Do these runes have any similarities?
<<Guys, get over here quick. I'm seeing runes around this house.>>