"Ah! The battle is on!" Kakrish moves several steps forward while readying another dragon bane arrow. He fires.
Kakrish's arrow bounces off the dragon armor, not even leaving a scratch. With the way clear, and people getting closer together, Aeteperax takes a deep breath and release a cone of powerful acid. The liquid covers Hoga, Hernvet and Kyzen. Then, with a swift and mighty leap, the dragon takes to the air and crosses the cavern. He lands on the other side and turn around to face the group. Maffei tries to strike the dragon as he leaves, but her blade only skip on the scales.
Kyras takes a swing at the departing dragon.
With little choice, Kyras double moves towards the dragon.
Hoga's ring of acid resistance absorbs 20 pts., so Hoga takes 3.
Feeling a little weak, Hoga moves to Hernvet, hoping for some healing, and pulls the wand from his belt.
Help a guy out, Hernvet? he winces.
Kinetic Empowered "Magical" Blast (+ Elemental Overflow)
IF confirmed = 26 + 29 = 55 + 50% = 82 Dmg
IF NOT = 26 + 50% = 39 Dmg
Now so far away from the fight, she moves 30 feet and cast Flaming Sphere in the dragon space... Hoping to make a difference...
Go to Flamming Sphere.
(Will DC 14 to disbelieve with 20% Dmg instead)
Saving Throw Reflex negates; Spell Resistance yes
"You can't get away that easily!" Kakrish spins on his heels as he tracks the dragon's flight across the cavern. He launches another one of the dragon bane arrows at the creature.
He watches the arrow bounce off the dragon's scales. "Hmm. I think that these arrows aren't working."
Hernvet staggers back a moment and then says "Will do!" in response to Hoga.
Hoga gets a good hit as the dragon fly to the other side of the cave. As it land and turn around to speak to you, Kyzen sends a blast of energy directly at its maw. The blast then exit from the neck as it torn open a massive wound. The dragon collapse to the ground with a loud boom that resonate throughout the cavern. It would seem that the mighty Aeteperax wasn't so mighty after all.
Kyras was resigned to die fighting this dragon and was surprised to find suddenly that he was not going to have to do so. He looks in near disbelief at their foe before asking. Is everyone alright?
He will prepare and drink an extract of Cure light wounds.
Kyzen looks at his hands in disbelief, but tries not to let it show... "Dragons, they talk way too much!"
"Sorry guys if I didn't let you have some fun with him before I shut him off..."
Hoga, injured but still standing, manages a grin.
No, I'm glad you shut him off. That dragon packed a wallop! Not sure I could have survived another scuffle with him.
It takes him a moment to realize they'd succeeded. We did it! We did it, guys! Yeah! Aeteperax is finished!
He'd hug everyone, but he'd get blood on them.
Let's look for treasure.
Kakrish lowers the bow. "What? That wasn't so hard, now was it?" He turns as Hoga approaches. "You look awful. Well, you always look awful, but you look more awful now. Did you see what Kyzen did?"
When Hoga moves in for a hug Kakrish returns the embrace but then starts to tear up. "You are like a brother to me. A brother that I never had. And a father too. Kinda mixed up together in one. Is that bro-father? I don't know. But both of my parents were dwarves so I don't know how you could be my brother."
After holding on to the embrace long enough to make it uncomfortable, Kakrish lets go and moves close enough to the dragon's body and kicks it. "Yep. It's a real dragon. Right Hoga! We need to find the treasure now."
Who else is hurt? Let's heal up and get busy looting the booty!
Hoga drinks his CLW potion.
That didn't do much. Must be past the freshness date.
Looking for the dragon's hoard, you start by examining the body. The huge body takes a while to inspect, but eventually, you are sure that he has nothing on him. Next you move to the alcove where the fight started. There, you find piles of books. They seem to be separated by topic. Most are about the dark tapestry, while others are about artifacts and portals. There is a book that as been set aside from the others. A quick read tells you that it is about one of the outer gods, the one called Nyarlathotep. While this collection is quite impressive and probably expansive, carrying everything out would mean close to three hundred pounds.
If there is a more monetary treasure, it might be across the large water pool.
Those books have got to be valuable... To someone, anyway. Do we want to risk crossing that pool?
Hoga can rest, rage again, and Spiderclimb with Kyras on his back, if nothing else.
He goes to the edge of the water to see what he can see.
Yep. We can try to pack out the more valuable for sure. I have never been around big water and never learned to swim but I feel like I could make it all buffed up like I am. We gotta get over there somehow. I have heard of dragon that can breath water and like to hide under water. Treasure could be in the water
"I swim like a rock but maybe this isn't so deep that we can't just wade across. Let me check for magical creatures though."
Kakrish steps up to the edge of the pond then waves his hands over the water while casting detect magic.
The collection of books could very well go for five thousand gold. Hoga doesn't notice anything else but Kakrish does detect a powerful magical aura coming from the other side of the water. The source of it seems to be just out of sight.
We need someone to get a better look. How about Maffei? She can do it.
Hoga has come to respect her talents. She is to him the perfect rogue.
Maffei heads out again to explore ahead of the group. She cross the water while hugging the wall and disappear out of sight. After a minute, she returns from the scouting. "I've found the dark window that the monks were keeping. It is active and there is something moving beyond it. Something big... The only thing guarding the portal is a skeleton. But from some reason, he looks a lot more than your average undead minion."
That's the dark window we've heard about. How should we approach it?
Aren't we supposed to close it somehow?
Let's catch our breath. I'm still injured. I'm not ready for another big fight, just yet.
Buffs are running. I say we quickly do what healing we can and deal with this undead and close that window, if we are able. I'll take point.
Hernvet noticing the party being a bit banged up decides to heal up the group.
"I'm ready. Let's get going. I'll take care of that undead thing!"
Kakrish start to make his way slowly along the edge of the pool.
Agreed. And close that window thing.
How are we to close it? Can we close it from this side, or do we have to go on that side?
Hoga doesn't know. His self-cast spells are still up, but he hasn't rested long enough to rage again.
You cross the water and set for on the other side. There you see a large room with multiple alcoves. In each you see crates and chests chaotically stack. In the far end, you finally find the object of your quest. The dark window stand, a whirlpool of energy spinning in it center. Periodically, you see a large shape passing on the other side of the portal. On either side of the window, you see two amulet glowing with flames. One is engulf by a white flame, the other by a dark purple one.
Only one creature stand between you and the dark window. The armored skeleton turns to face you. You recognize the familiar shape of Asar, the undead menace that have been plaguing Kakrish and Hoga since they left their home village.
"So, the great Aeteperax is dead? It matters not. You are to late to stop what has been started. Soon the real Aeteperax will be able to cross back into this world. Then he will be followed by our Master and God, the Haunter of the Dark himself, Nyarlathotep."
Thought we might be done fighting, but I was wrong... Kyras whispers to the group as he begins to advance on the armored undead.
Hoga draws his wand of Lighting Bolt, and casts the spell on the creature.
He takes a 5' step, and draws the sword as a free action.
Stay behind me, and draw your weapons or cast spells. We must close this portal, or we lose.
The wand crumbles to dust as its last spell is released.
The lightning bolt passes through Asar but leaves him unaffected. "So, you chose to fight even when you have already lost? So be it. Even if you destroy this body, my Lord will provide me with another, just like last time." He takes an agressive stance to meet your challenge.
Hoga doesn't charge forward. He moves ahead a bit, and waits for Asar to come to him. He rages, casting Blur on himself.
We'll see who loses.
Asar turns for a second and points his sword at the portal behind him. He speaks a single word and the whirling energy of the portal starts spinning faster. At the same time, the two amulet on other side of it dim slightly as their energy seems to be siphoned by the dark window. A few seconds later two Grioth jumps out the portal looking ready for a fight. Asar turns back to face you. "Your move."
"Ok now. This will be fun." Kakrish takes an arrow and aims at one of the grioths. He grunts as he fires.
We have to close to the portal so I can use this staff to close it.p.b[ Kyras says as he advances and readies.
Kyzen would have drinked potions of ClW between the dragon and now...
The on is turn with this ennemy, he will drink is postion of protection from Evil
+2 deflection bonus to AC = AC24
+2 resistance bonus on saves
Also prevents bodily contact by evil summoned creatures
Go to Protection from Evil
Maffei moves closer
Hoga moves, hoping to draw the monsters away from the portal, so Kyras can get to it.
Come and get it!
Kakrish's arrow fly toward the target and against all hope, actually hit it. It doesn't kill the Grioth, but it is injured. Most of the group move closer to the portal, but none reach the enemy.
Hernvet moves forward and ask for his goddess to Bless the party in their time of need.
The two Grioths moves forward and attack, one on Hoga and the other on Kyras Both attacks miss their target. The level of martial ability of the Grioths aren't really to the group's level. Asar follow one of the Grioth and attacks Hoga, but his over-confidence get the better of him and his attack deflect off Hoga's armor.
Kyras takes both his readied action and an attack of opportunity as the Grioth moves in to attack him.
Personal Buffs:
Heightened Awairness
Barkskin +3NA
bull's strength +4 enhancement bonus to Str
Resist Energy 10 Acid
Iron Skin +4 NA that stacks with Barkskin
enlarge person - +2 size bonus to Strength and weapon size increase - will not use if I am going to shoot
Shield +4 Shield bonus to AC
Mutagen +2 NA and +4 alchemical bonus to Str.
oil of keen
Potion of Protection from Acid with Alchemical Allocation so it is not used up
Group Buffs:
Mercurial oil Everyone gets DR2/-
Melee Characters get weapon size increase
Potion of Protection from Acid for someone