Aravashial considers the note and says "Areelu Vorlesh is the name of the demon responsible for opening the worlwound...Nahyndrian crystal are said to be the crystallized fragments of a murdered demon lord’s life force, though what use such an object could be put to is unknown. We have only heard rumors of their existence so far. I fear that they're tied to something far worse than what’s already happened to Kenabres."
Orlando bows. "I will leave this to you for further analysis." He grins. "We have a library to rescue!" He withdraws and goes to his temporary bunk.
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Next morning he makes sure everyone has rested, rearmed and reprovisioned, then leads the march to the Library.
After sharing the information with the authorities, Raven hits the sack for some much-needed rest. She awakes in the morning and hands out the bags of coins from loot sale to the others.
She packs up her camp, and makes ready to join Orlando and the others for the attack on the library.
Varn spends much of his night consulting with Aravashial on the subject of the Riftwardens, trying to learn more about the group and perhaps even try to learn more about his parents.
The next morning Varn rises early to memorize his spells from his spellbook, he also conducts some research into the magical darkness many of their foes seem to a penchant for using...
After conducting his business, he joins his comrades as they prepare for their assault upon the library. "I am prepared for our venture to the library. I promise to be of more use this day."
There were several skirmishes with demons during the night, I have asked Selka to remain here and help tend the wounded. I will accompany you to the library myself.
Varn nods at Irebeth. "You will be a welcome asset, Lady Irabeth."
"If we are to be off, let's be off. The longer we wait, the more time there is for the library's destruction."
Raven goes to make a special farewell to her Mother Cleric, whom she has grown an attachment too since they have been through so many things together.
After her goodbye and promise to return, she is ready to depart for the library.
"I am ready" - Tessai nods.
"Well then, let's be off!"
You leave The defenders heart and head south towards the library. Along the way some of you (Raven , Orlando and Varn) notice your being followed a a group of cultist. Three follow from behind with more on each side of the group.
"More cultists," Raven whispers to the group, "It looks like they have us surrounded. We may a fight on our hands before we even get to the library"
Raven readies an arrow as she points out the different groups of cultists.
Aeron scratches at a cheek, "Anyone know this part of town well? Is there any place we could lure them into an ambush? I would hate to have them scatter at the first sign of trouble."
Tessai raises an eyebrow at the details passed on by Raven, and nods at Aeron - "Maybe I can lead us to such a place"
You turn and head towards the closest alley with the cultist not far behind.
You enter the alley and the cultist move to the entrance to trap you.
A large orc in armor reveals himself and you hear a gasp of surprise from Irabeth. "Vagorg? But you died! Who would want to bring you back?" she says
"Foolish woman, I fell of a cliff. You just assumed I was dead! No I survived and was found by Numerians who brought me their city were I was forced to fight as a gladiator nearly everyday for two whole years before I managed to escape! Since then I have dedicated myself to getting my revenge on you and that wretched Anivia. I tought I would be forced to find a way into the hear to get to you but it seems I got lucky and managed to catch you with a small escort." He turns to the cultist gathered around him and shouts "KILL THEM ALL BUT LEAVE THE GREEN SKINNED B~~#~ FOR ME" says Vagorg.
The cultist get ready to charge while the orc leader stays back.
"Apologies friends it seems this attack is because of me. Please distract the thugs while I go for the leader." says Irabeth
Roll init and if your before them post your action for this round.
"You've gone through a lot of trouble just to die in an alley.
Varn curses as they are suddenly trapped within the alley, he turns just as an orc and several cultists complete the trap. He immediately begins the whispering of a spell while the orc rambles on and on. Just as the cultists prepare to charge he cups his hands and blows into them. When he opens his hands, a tiny dragon made of inky sparks spreads its wings and begins to flap it wings. The dragon takes a wandering path towards the nearest cultist, exploding with a loud bang and showering the cultist with black sparks!
While the dragon makes its approach, Varn takes several steps backwards behind Tessai. "He's all yours, Irabeth."
"We are with you Lady Tirabade" - Tessai punctuates - "Do not give in to the foul taunting - we should fight together, as a solid unit" - she urges.
Irabeth draws her sword and moves to the side of the alley preparing herself to strike when they approach.
Cultist 1 and 2 charges Irabeth who takes a swing at number 1 as he approaches giving a severe wound.
The cultist swing at her trying to get past her defense, number 1 manages to stab her with his scythe but she avoids the second blow.
Cultist 3 and 4 charge Aeron and one manages to land a hit.
Cultist 5 charges Varn but being partially blinded he misses.
Vagorg cast a spell and fires a brilliant ray of energy at Irabeth! It leaves a burn on her shoulder but could have been much worst.
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We will go wit this version:
Irabeth took a hit from a cultist for 8 damage.
Aeron took a hit from a cultist for 6 damage
Varn was missed.
Irabeth got hit with the scorching Ray for 8 damage.
And I forgot to mention this before bu cultist 7 will cast bane so roll will saves dc 13. If you fail you get a -1 on attack rolls for 1 minute.
Fail
Aeron grunts in pain has the cult cuts into to him and reels beneath the waves of magic, but gritting his teeth, he spits his defiance into the face of his enemies and attacks:
Number 3 goes down.
Round 1
FAIL
Seeing the cultists mass for an attack, Raven fires first before they can close in. "They will have to come through us to take Lady Irabeth. Stand firm, friends!"
Round 2
Raven sees the battle has broken into melee. She looks carefully for a target to fire at. Seeing most engaged wtih her friends, she fires again at Cultist 6 (if he still stands, otherwise Cultist 2.)
Success!
Round 1_______________
Orlando addresses #5 with a little bow while brandishing his crossbow.
"Honored I am to make your aquaintence! My apologies, but we are in a hurry so I must make this quick."
Free: Drops crossbow.
Move: (Feint)(Draw Sword)
Probable success.
Standard: Duelling sword attack vs. #5 (hopefully Flat Footed AC).
for a possible piercing damage.
Relying on her divine powers, Tessai casts a protective spell, and wades in on the closest Cultist - "Fight me you cowards, or soon the Inheritor will see to it that you are smitten for your evil ways"
Round 1
Varn feels the profane power of the cultist trying to sap his power; however, the elven wizard's will is stronger and he fights back the spell!
Round 2
Varn seeks out one of the cultists attacking Irabeth, hoping to give her a better chance at getting to the orc. He seeks the emptiness of the void, looking to exploit any weakness he can find... which he spots as a dark blotch in the cultist's left knee. "Irabeth, his left knee is weak, strike him there!" He shouts aloud, just before sending another another inky dragon flitting over the heads of those engaged in the melee, towards his opponent. The dragon swoops down quickly, exploding in the face of the same cultist!
Just FYI These cultist wear a green armor and wield scythes and carry the holy symbol of Deskari, demon lord of locust.
Raven: Both your arrows hit number 6 but he still stands.
Orlando manages to bluff the cultist but strikes solid armor and cant penetrate it to deal damage.
Tessai casts protection from evil and moves up.
Varn hits number 5 with another fiery dragon but this time he avoids the blinding effect.
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round 3
Irabeth takes a swing at number 1 she takes him down and having created an opening she moves up to the orc chief giving a cultist a chance to take a swing at her but he misses.
The orc chief grins as she approaches his weapon becomes aglow with magical energy and his skin seems to turn to stone without limiting his movement.
"At last revenge will be mine."
Irabeth also becomes aglow with energy as she uses her smite ability on the orc.
The remaining cultist continue their attack on the group.
Cultist 2 moves to close the gap and attacks Tessai, number 6 attacks tessai, Number 7 and 4 attack Aeron and Number 5 attacks Orlando.
Most of their attack miss their mark but two manage to land hits.
Tessai is hit for 5 damage and Aeron is hit for 10 damage.
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Raven pulls another arrow from her quiver and fires it in a blur at Cultist 2.
(likely miss)
Round 2_______________
Orlando continues to dance with #5. He whips his cape off with his left hand and whips it around in front of his opponent's face.
Move: (Feint+Cape)
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Standard: Duelling sword attack vs. #5 (hopefully Flat Footed AC).
for a possible piercing damage.
Fumble denied! Normal miss.
Round 3_______________
Orlando recovers from his misstep just in time to barely parry #5s attack. He whips his cape around in front of his opponent's face again.
Move: (Feint+Cape)
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Standard: Duelling sword attack vs. #5 (hopefully Flat Footed AC).
for a possible piercing damage.
Aeron cries out in pain, as the cultist's scythe cuts deep. He yells, "Die you demon-loving son of a goat," as he smashes the cultist into the next life.
Raven missed, Number 5 is downed by Orlando and Number 4 is downed by Aeron.
That leaves Tessai and Varn to act this round.
Varn nods grimly as his companions make quick work of several cultists. He then spots one of the cultists appearing to be on his last leg, he quickly conjures his last inky firework dragon and sends it flitting over the battlefield to explode in the cultist's face!
Varn quickly follows up the dragon with a freezing ray, zipping between his companions to strike the cultist full in the chest! "To Hell with you!"
The ray of frost finishes off Number 6 who goes down.
"Assist Irabeth, and take that cur down!" - Tessai urges her companions, then turns to one of the cultists attacking Aeron - "Now us!" - swinging Radiance in a wide arc with both hands.
The cultist avoids Tessai's swing.
Irabeth has engaged the or leader and goes in for the attack however the orc manages to block her attack parrying with his magical ranseur.
Irabeth is frustrated but takes a moment to heal some of her injuries.
Vagorg steps back and strike out with another burning ray of fire.
Irabeth sidesteps the attack avoiding it this time.
"Your sorcery is stronger but still no match for my blade Vagorg" says Irabeth.
The remaining two cultist hesitate their moral nearly broken but they continue their attack trying to buy as much time as they can for their leader.
Number 2 attacks Tessai and misses.
Number 7 attacks Aeron and in his desperation manages to land another blow.
Your turn again.
"Starting to feel a little woozy...
When the cultist falls, Aeron advances towards Irabeth's assailant. (3up, 1 right)
Round 4________________
With his opponent dispatched, Orlando flicked the blood off of his blade and charged 30' towards the enemy leader. He cautiously stopped just at the edge of the half-orc's weapon envelope and assumed a total defensive stance (AC24).
He studied the enemy carefully, as working his way inside the enemy's reach would require a little finesse...
Tessai swings her weapon in an arc at the last cultist - "Stand down!" - she shouts at him - "Feel Radiance's power!" - hoping her backswing will take him down, as she steps forward.
Missing Varn and Raven.
One cultist and the Orc remain.
Going to bot them.
Varn uses ray of frost on the remaining cultist
Raven nock another arrow and shoots at the cultist
Irabeth moves up and takes another swing at the orc chief.
This time she slashes into his chest leaving a bloody gash.
The orc chief howls in frustration "THIS ISN'T OVER!" and casting defensibly he becomes invisible.
The last cultist takes one last desperate swing. "Join me in oblivion!"
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