She nods, "Okay, hack off its stinger first, got it. It just sounds really gross. I detest gross ghings. I say we send it back to the hell it came from.....in multiple pieces!" As she's talking she signals to the others that are waiting to come forward. "So, where is this cave so we can get rid of your intruder."
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"We'll have to hit hard and fast from every direction."
"Head north for a bit, you'll see a path that curves to the left," the hobgoblin says.
She nods again, "Alright.....we'll be back once it's done." She waits for everyone and makes sure everyone is aware of what's going on before they head north to find the trail.
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"Most devils are resistant if not immune to flame, they'd have to be to survive in hell after all." Cyna adds knowing their groups proclivity for fire based attacks.
"I guess it's good that I can switch what kind of damage I do," Sienna says.
"Yeah I have a few options as well, cold, acid, electricity and force." Sādhanā chimes in.
"I think we'll be okay," Ylrhea says.
She shrugs, "I guess all I can do is try to chop it up into little pieces."
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After a short walk north, you find the path and follow it to the cave's entrance. The air is thick here, completely unlike the Fall air elsewhere. The stench of sulfur wafts from the cave.
Arista puts a hand over her nose and mouth, "Ugghh....what's that smell? It's so strong here....."
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"It's the stink of a devil," Sienna says.
She shakes her head, "Eewww.....well lets hurry up and kill it before it's stink makes me sick. This is exactly why I don't believe Orias is a true devil. He never smelled like that vile thing does."
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"Oblivion says ther's also a shard in here so it could get wierd. Be ready for anything." Sādhanā says drawing the ebon blade.
She places a hand on Arista's shoulder casting the protective force spell. "I'm pretty sure a Devil will be able to sense angelic blood."
She blushes slightly, "Thanks Sadhana.....but, even if it does sense me, it matters not. We'll still carve him into pieces and send him back to the nine hells.....permanently."
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"Actually, when you kill a devil, they are removed from existence," Orias says. "They have no souls to send back to Hell."
She shuffles her feet a bit and looks down while blushing. She smiles slightly at Orias, "Ohh, I see....well then we'll just beat the crap outta it and remove it's fowl presence from existence. Is that better?" She smiles as she turns and heads for the opening of the cave.
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Ylrhea runs up beside Arista and follows her into the cave.
"Wait!! This shard is creating a portal, drawing on the power of hell itself. Entering the cave may be literally fighting this thing on it's home turf" the magus says ominously.
Arista stops in her tracks, inches from the opening and looks back. "What choice do we have? We are the voices of the downtrodden, the arms of justice for the innocent and weak. We can't allow that thing to live. Even if this portal takes us to Hell itself, we can't back down now. As warriors of Good, we always know the risks we face. I won't be forced to back down, not now, not ever!" With a decisive nod of her head, she turns back around and heads into the cave.
Sādhanā chuckles. "I'm just making sure we know what we're walking into hon, of course we're going in" she says drawing Oblivion.
She nods and continues towards the cave while drawing her own blade.
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As Arista walks into the cave, her footsteps sound like they are hitting metal. A rising heat permeates the cave as you progress. You reach an open chamber, the jagged fragment of the shard jutting from the ground, radiating an unholy light. The walls appear to be filled with molten magma, pouring forth from giant skulls into small stone basins. Several bodies lie on the ground, mutilated and tortured beyond recognition. Their weapons and armor litter the floor, but most appear beyond salvaging. Behind the Shard, you see the bone devil, his tail arched in a threatening position.
"ఒక దేశద్రోహి మరియు అతని స్నేహితులు ... నేను మీరు నుండి మీ రహస్యాలు కొన్ని శిల్పం ఆనందించాలి," the devil hisses.
Initiative:
Roll-off:
Orias rushes towards one of the bodies and picks up a weapon. The weapon changes into a slim ebon blade that radiates an evil energy.
Round 1: Orias, Sādhanā, Bone Devil, Cyna, Ylrhea, Sienna, Arista, Toni, Drago, Hyggindi, Tarja, Rikali
Arista sneers at the devil and a low growl sounds in the back of her throat, "ఇక్కడ చెక్కిన పరుచుట మాత్రమే, మేము ఉనికి నుండి మీరు తొలగించడానికి ఉంటుంది .... మీరు రోత యొక్క దుష్ట భాగం !! ఉంది. Orias మీరు ఇష్టాలతో, తన స్థానంలో మాకు తో ఉంది చెందిన ఎప్పుడూ!"
Sādhanā's gaze locks onto the devil, a rapid chant generating 1mages of herself as each of the Oblivions develops a wicked silver edge. With a command word, the wings on her boot become a blur as she lifts an inch off the ground.
The bone devil mutters an infernal incantation and makes some gestures.
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Narrowing its eyes, it leaps off the ground, hovering 10 feet in the air.
Round 1: Orias, Sādhanā, Bone Devil, Cyna, Ylrhea, Sienna, Arista, Toni, Drago, Hyggindi, Tarja, Rikali
Cyna takes a moment to enchant her quiver giving her an endless supply of arrows, at least for a short time.
Ylrhea moves along the cave wall to try and move behind the devil.
Sienna unleashes an arc of frost against the devil.
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The devil avoids the majority of Sienna's icy attack and the rest hardly does anything to it.
Round 1: Orias, Sādhanā, Bone Devil, Cyna, Ylrhea, Sienna, Arista, Toni, Drago, Hyggindi, Tarja, Rikali
Arista looks at Sadhana as she starts to advance, "Ewch ar ôl y ddarn gyntaf, mae angen i ni gymryd allan ei ffynhonnell pŵer. Yr wyf yn meddwl, yna ni fydd yn gymaint o broblem. Yna byddwn yn rhwygo ar wahân iddo !!"
She raises her arms and prays to her Goddess, "Great Goddess Sarenrae, guide our hands in this fight so that we might bring glory to you. Bless us and give us strength to defeat our enemy."
Everyone feels a surge of power flow through them as her spell goes off.
Toni casts a spell, covering herself in a shimmering light.
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Drago casts a spell, protecting himself against whatever the devil might do.
"I doubt there is much I can do against that fiend, Toni," Hyggindi says, bracing himself.
Tarja adopts the same stance as Hyggindi, aware of her own shortcomings. Meanwhile, Rikali steps forward and unleashes a lightning bolt.
The magus' spell fails to overcome the devil's resistance. Orias, moves behind the bone devil, incurring an attack from the hovering fiend.
The bone devil fails to connect against Orias.
Round 2: Orias, Sādhanā, Bone Devil, Cyna, Ylrhea, Sienna, Arista, Toni, Drago, Hyggindi, Tarja, Rikali
With absolute focus Sādhanā blots out the developing battle from her mind, setting her eyes on her singular target.
Charging forward staying close to the ground, the 7 Anizari magi streak towards the shard, lauching a powerful strike against it.
In a blur, she strikes again, sword flashing through the air to drive into the crystal with resounding force.
Drago remained silent as Toni broke the curses, despite the burning pain in his heel. As the group headed out, he quietly contemplated the implications of what the sensation might mean.
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After casting his protection spell, Drago spoke, "Qeelak Rifstejar." With a quick gesture, the Dhampir vanished. Without being observed, Drago made his way to the Devil.
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The shard explodes as Sādhanā drives Oblivion into it. A multitude of lights fill the room and another vision takes hold of everyone.
"My, my, you hide in such a strange place," he says smoothly.
"But a&!*@@+s like you keep finding me," a female voice retorts. "What do you want Vonder? Another misguided attempt to kill me?"
"Ah, still sore about Jahlrem? He's been taken care of."
"I know," the woman replies. "Are you going to try and do the deed yourself now?"
Vonder laughs and takes a seat across from the woman. His face grows grim. "You've made that practically impossible now. Do you enjoy what you've become?"
"Vonder, I'm tired of your stupid questions. Actually, I'm also tired of calling you Vonder. I know the truth, Star-Spawn."
"Oho, figured it out, did you? You've always been a smart one, Alice. Too bad your lovers never appreciated it," Vonder says, an undercurrent of vindictiveness in his voice.
"What are you after?"
"The game has gotten a little more interesting, I see," Vonder says dismissively, taking a piece off the chess board and move another. "Your daughter has turned up at long last."
Alice looks up, her expression hidden by the mask. "So?"
"You're awful at pretending you don't care," Vonder says. "Let me get to the point..."
"Please do."
"She is the key to the kingdom...Perhaps you set it up that way, but I have her within reach," Vonder sneers. "If you wish to spare her life, tell me what you did."
"I'm sorry, Star-Spawn," Alice says defiantly. "R'lyeh must remained sealed away."
Vonder throws the board to the floor, his face twisted in anger. He grabs Alice by her red robes. "Perhaps we should take a trip..."
"Do your worst."
The bone devil shakes his head trying to overcome the visions. He lashes out at Orias once again with its stinger.
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BD hp: 104
Round 2: Orias, Sādhanā, Bone Devil, Cyna, Ylrhea, Sienna, Arista, Toni, Drago, Hyggindi, Tarja, Rikali
Overcome by the visions, Ylrhea moves toward Orias.
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The bone devil lashes out at the moving gnome.