Korian, You can get within 40 ft. of the camels by circling around to the north of the camp. I'll take it you've done that. (This puts you between the camp and Refina, not that that is important.)
"Enter," commands the voice in your head. "Sit."
Once you enter the palanquin, despite your reluctance to do so, the voice speaks out loud, "Would you like some tea? Some wafers? Some honey? Despite the circumstances, this need not be unpleasant."
The camels begin to clamber sideways and out from the circle. Though the slaves left to tend them try to hold them back, they are not strong enough and lack the expertise. Besides, they themselves are quite frightened. Soon, the camels are lurching out of the camp and towards Refina and her glyphs.
Tarren:
"O'h dear....." Is all Refina can think to say as she does her best to avoid the stampeding Camels
Tarren
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Tarren:
Worried about his comrade but also determined to finish the mission, Korian continues with the next stage of his plan and, using a scroll, casts a Major Image of a giant, raging Dinjini , hovering over the smoke from the Pyrotechnics. The image bellows out in an incredibly loud and terrifying voice. "Foolish mortals! Flee before my wrath or I shall destroy you all! Think you that you can despoil the sacred relics without penalty! I lay a curse upon this caravan and any who take part in it's purpose. Continue on your path and you shall all die most horribly. This is your last and only warning! Flee now if you value your pathetic lives!" Throughout the speech lightnings strike about the figure and thunder booms. The figure grows larger and louder by the moment and begins to move menacingly towards the largest group of slaves and guards.
If any move to interact with it, Korian will have it react appropriately.
DC18 Will
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He pauses as if for dramatic effect, although I think that would be lost on Sykala as she doesn't really care much for his reputation.
"But, you must have known that before you attacked my tent."
Worried about his comrade but also determined to finish the mission, Korian continues with the next stage of his plan and, using a scroll, casts a Major Image of a giant, raging Dinjini , hovering over the smoke from the Pyrotechnics. The image bellows out in an incredibly loud and terrifying voice. "Foolish mortals! Flee before my wrath or I shall destroy you all! Think you that you can despoil the sacred relics without penalty! I lay a curse upon this caravan and any who take part in it's purpose. Continue on your path and you shall all die most horribly. This is your last and only warning! Flee now if you value your pathetic lives!" Throughout the speech lightnings strike about the figure and thunder booms. The figure grows larger and louder by the moment and begins to move menacingly towards the largest group of slaves and guards.
If any move to interact with it, Korian will have it react appropriately.
DC18 Will
"Well," says the Sand Sage, "That answers my next question. I was going to ask if you came here alone. Tell me about your companions?"
Tarren:
Worried about his comrade but also determined to finish the mission, Korian continues with the next stage of his plan and, using a scroll, casts a Major Image of a giant, raging Dinjini , hovering over the smoke from the Pyrotechnics. The image bellows out in an incredibly loud and terrifying voice. "Foolish mortals! Flee before my wrath or I shall destroy you all! Think you that you can despoil the sacred relics without penalty! I lay a curse upon this caravan and any who take part in it's purpose. Continue on your path and you shall all die most horribly. This is your last and only warning! Flee now if you value your pathetic lives!" Throughout the speech lightnings strike about the figure and thunder booms. The figure grows larger and louder by the moment and begins to move menacingly towards the largest group of slaves and guards.
If any move to interact with it, Korian will have it react appropriately.
DC18 Will
"Well so much for being subtle." Refina mumbles to herself as she watches things unfold
The camp cowers and scrambles back from the djinni. Only a few of the monks and the three clay golems do not move. The doors of two of the palanquins fly open. From this distance, you can only see that one figure is female and the other male. The doors of the palanquin Sykala entered remain closed.
Tarren:
The terrified camels run at full speed into the glyphs. The 'hold person' glyphs don't effect them, but they do become even more afraid when they hit the others. The camels charge into the desert while the guards preoccupy themselves with preventing the slaves from escaping.
Refina heads to where she was supposed to meet back up with the others. (I am assuming we did have a prearranged meet up point.)
Growing more worried about Sykala and keeping an eye on the two to exit the Palanquin, Korian remains hidden about 50' back from the outer guard riing. Deciding to continue the with the plan he next summons small fire elementals placing them as near as he can to the guards trying to control the slaves( and/or their tents). In his mind he keeps firm the idea that only the guards are his enemies.
A woman steps from one palanquin to the one that contains Sykala and the Sand Sage.
The Sand Sage smiles benevolently at her. "I've got it well in hand," he says. "Go. Tell your friends. Return by morning."
The druidess' elemental form comes whirling across the sands and up to Korian, coalescing into her human body in front of him. She says in Elven, "The Sand Sage will pay us twice what the Pathfinders are paying us. He says to stop scaring the animals and slaves. Do we agree to this?"
Deciding to continue the with the plan he next summons 1d3 small fire elementals placing them as near as he can to the guards trying to control the slaves( and/or their tents). In his mind he keeps firm the idea that only the guards are his enemies.
The fire elementals create further disruption, but the guards do not flee.
The male that stepped out of the palanquin leaps into the air, spins, and lands gracefully in front of the djinn, making a gesture to encourage it to step forward. His presence seems to encourage the guards, who prepare to engage the fire elementals.
@Refina-
@Tarren
Watching closely all that's unfolding, Korian in particular keeps his eye on the man challenging the djinn. Concentrating he continues the illusion. A massive lightning bolts, accompanied by the loudest clap of thunder yet explode around the mighty djinn. A wave of heat pulses outward as the apparition roars "PUNY MORTAL! YOU DARE TO CHALLENGE ME! I SHALL CRUSH YOU LIKE AN INSECT!" and its muscles bulging the illusion draws a massive sword from his belt and takes a step forward, raising the blade high above its head.
@Refina-
@Tarren
Watching closely all that's unfolding, Korian in particular keeps his eye on the man challenging the djinn. Concentrating he continues the illusion. A massive lightning bolts, accompanied by the loudest clap of thunder yet explode around the mighty djinn. A wave of heat pulses outward as the apparition roars "PUNY MORTAL! YOU DARE TO CHALLENGE ME! I SHALL CRUSH YOU LIKE AN INSECT!" and its muscles bulging the illusion draws a massive sword from his belt and takes a step forward, raising the blade high above its head.
Despite finding the perfect spot between some desert scrub and covering himself with sand the lil druidess zeroes in on the nigh invisible mage. He had failed to notice the little weasel footprints leading from his hiding place that blazed like an arrow back to him for those who knew what to look for.
Despite finding the perfect spot between some desert scrub and covering himself with sand the lil druidess zeroes in on the nigh invisible mage. He had failed to notice the little weasel footprints leading from his hiding place that blazed like an arrow back to him for those who knew what to look for.
Let's say, then, that when Sykala approaches, the fire elementals have just entered the fray and the djinn has just been confronted. The slaves are beginning to flee, and the camels are gone for good.
Ixius watches amused as the chaos unfolds. Sykala might know where Korian is but Ixius lost track of him a while ago. He keeps an eye on the slaves, looking for an opportunity to capture one alive.
Sense Motive:
Thinking himself secure in his hiding spot, the young mage is somewhat surprised when suddenly confronted by the druidess. Even more surprised though by her question he asks cautiously, in Elvish "Sykala, are you well? What happened in the Palanquin?"
Several things raise the hackles on the back of Korian's neck immediately. The normally vibrant and full of life eyes of the druidess stare back at him dully as she repeats, "We should stop scaring the animals and slaves. Twice the gold is worth it. All we are going to do is annoy them." Her concern with gold along with the out of place stiff movement of her body stand out to him.
Now sure something is amiss with the druidess as she mentions gold, and almost positive it's some form of mental influence or control, Korian puts on a big grin and says "That is a lot of gold Sykala, you're right. But of course we'll have to discuss it with everyone. Tell you what, why don't you fly back to the camp and explain to the others. You can tell them exactly what yo told me. I'll be along shortly and join you, ok? Oh, and be sure to fly high so that you don't lead anyone back to the camp. Ok, off you go, see you soon!"
While doing this he subtly casts a spell on her hoping to block whatever influence she may be under
Casts: Protection from Evil.
Ixius watches amused as the chaos unfolds. Sykala might know where Korian is but Ixius lost track of him a while ago. He keeps an eye on the slaves, looking for an opportunity to capture one alive.
As Korian's magic takes effect, Sykala snaps free of the enchantment. Her hair begins to move agitatedly as if caught in swirling high winds and a scowl crosses her face. Catching Korian's eyes with her intense stare she says in Elvish, "I cannot fly anymore tonight. I am stuck in this form. The Sand Sage was the one who enchanted me. I told him about you all." Shifting her angry gaze to the encampment, "I can rain fire and lightning upon their heads now but the Sage flies and is invisible." She gets quiet and concerned when Korian explains that he has only suppressed the Sage's magic not freed her from it. She attempts to disrupt the Sage's spell with one of her own.
No sooner does Sykala dispel the spell than a call goes out from the camp. The monks that had been chasing the slaves or fighting the fire elementals stop doing so. The monk that had jumped down to challenge the djinni leaps back onto the clay golem. The three golems begin to move, abandoning the slaves to the cruelty of the desert. The guards walk behind. The ankhegs remain obedient and plow a rode in front.
No sooner does Sykala dispel the spell than a call goes out from the camp. The monks that had been chasing the slaves or fighting the fire elementals stop doing so. The monk that had jumped down to challenge the djinni leaps back onto the clay golem. The three golems begin to move, abandoning the slaves to the cruelty of the desert. The guards walk behind. The ankhegs remain obedient and plow a rode in front.
No sooner does Sykala dispel the spell than a call goes out from the camp. The monks that had been chasing the slaves or fighting the fire elementals stop doing so. The monk that had jumped down to challenge the djinni leaps back onto the clay golem. The three golems begin to move, abandoning the slaves to the cruelty of the desert. The guards walk behind. The ankhegs remain obedient and plow a rode in front.
No sooner does Sykala dispel the spell than a call goes out from the camp. The monks that had been chasing the slaves or fighting the fire elementals stop doing so. The monk that had jumped down to challenge the djinni leaps back onto the clay golem. The three golems begin to move, abandoning the slaves to the cruelty of the desert. The guards walk behind. The ankhegs remain obedient and plow a rode in front.
Refina attempts to blend in with her surroundings
Stealth
Smiling at the change Korian says "Good to have you back Sykala. The Sand Sage is not a foe to be taken lightly."
When she manages to dispel the spell, the young mage merely smiles again and nods his head.
Then as the shout erupts and the golems, guards and ankhegs begin to move off he says "Still more work to do!"
Still within range, and still hiding behind his dune, Korian moves on to the next stage of his plan, casting a spell which creates a massive pit underneath the walking golems. Then, as they are dealing with that, he casts another spell which creates another pit, however this one spiked, underneath the ankhegs.
Meanwhile the fire elementals continue to follow and harass the rearguards.
Ok, first off just to make sure I have the right picture, are these assumptions correct?
-The camp is basically now ruined and the caravan is abandoning it
-The slaves are fleeing one (or several) directions and the remains of the caravan another. So basically, no more slaves.
-The camels are gone, and presumably the caravan is seeking out to catch them, as they are moving in the same direction.
Please correct as necessary.
Next some other questions if I may. How close together are the golems marching? And single file or abreast?
Either way, Korian will aim the 10'x10'x30' deep regular pit to appear underneath the middle golem, hoping to catch as many of them in it as possible. He'll then do pretty much the same for the spiked pit appearing underneath the ankhegs. Same size pit.
Create Pit DC17 Ref
Spiked Pit DC 18Ref
One of the clay golem's stumbles into the pit you created. The fall tosses the female occupant to the sand in front of the pit.
An ankheg slips into the spiked pit. You have no way of seeing where it goes.
Sykala moves off 60' feet to the side of Korian, watching and waiting quietly for signs of retaliation.