You follow the pair through the busy streets of Tyr, looking for an opportunity to cut them off. Not long into your tail, Daishata notices the pair glance at Rennoc and Chumani, then at each other. They immediately duck into a passing crowd attempting to lose you. Her eyes, as well as those of Lucian are too sharp however. They pick up the pace and you give chase. Their destination turns out to be a run down building in the warrens. The stone over the entrance has the words 'Dying Crodlu' Those of you familiar with such establishments in Tyr know it to be a dive hookah lounge.
Rahger makes his way around the outer part of the building, seeing if he can get a look inside. He makes sure to stay out of line of sight from the slits by hugging the walls, making his way to I19.
He then carefully looks inside.
Dai takes up a position at E10, making like a sickened junkie she sits, back leaning against the wall, gouge resting on the ground (though still harnessed) shoulders hunched asking any patrons coming in or out for spare ceramic bits.
During a lull she nods to Chumani:
"Well boss - what now? It appears this is the only way in and out at ground level. There may be roof access OR underground egress..."
If they won't come out Chumani I will make them come out...
No need to elf, a simple duststorm will make them fly out of this location like elves being chased by guards on kanks...
Absentmindedly speaking in a low tone Rennoc wonders aloud...
I wonder if that elf will take me up on my offer of apprenticeship...
Chumani shakes his head and makes to follow Rennoc but turns to address Dai. "Well since they seem to have spotted me no reason not to keep up the chase. We will see whats going on inside and let you know. Head in if it gets noisy."
Chumani keeps his hand near his mace but not on it as they move inside.
As you approach the building, you hear the echos of hurried conversation and people moving around inside.
Gideon will wait just outside the door, waiting to see where this goes.
Chumani will be going in, but he will give Hamailii a couple rounds to get her plan in progress. It will also give Rennoc a chance to do his spells.
While he waits Chumani will remanifest his armor and then regain focus so it doesn't drop in the middle of something important.
Instead, Rahger will look through the slit at B5.
He will try to be stealthy, but will move at normal speed.
It takes your eyes a moment to adjust to the relative darkness within. When they do, you find yourself in a smoke filled chamber, piled high with various rugs and pillows. Eight pillars support the roof. Behind these, a half elf and a dwarf slowly walk back and forth, two of those chosen at the mountain camp. Both are hazy and indistinct, more so than the smoke alone would cause. The dwarf is surrounded by a nimbus of fire and the half elf wields a crimson beam of energy as a sword. You see no sign of Yaris or Mutami.
It is the half elf who speaks. “I don’t know who you are, but you crashed the wrong party. Nothing personal, but your lives end here.” You notice that in front of him, a thin patina of ash covers the carpets.
In the north chamber, Rahger sees a grubby looking human passed out. It appears that he has rolled off of one of the beds here. He does not recognize the individual.
The ash is the result of someone using defiling magic.
Both Redblade and Borras are under the effects of Concealing Amorpha
Borras is under the effects of Energy Retort.
Init
Knowledge Arcana
Rennoc laughed at the sight of pathetic wretches arrayed before him, You believe that your pathetic magics of defiling are actually worth anything foolish half breed? Let me show you a taste of true power!
As he speaks Rennoc draws forth the Cerulean Lens and invokes a powerful rune. With one simple, terrible word of arcane power the ashes in the room come together into a massive cloud of swirling dust. Rennoc puts it directly between the two combatants, separating them.
Daishata keep the dwarf occupied, we will take out the half elf.
Chumani steps back at an angle out of the ash storm and starts to call his earth breaker.
Rahger will move to C8. He will use his standard action as a move to use
Martial Maneuvers to gain Blind Fight for a minute.
Dai nods to her scarred companion.
"Will do!
She calls out the door. "Uh, Lucian, Gideon - melee!!!" Then, with a moment's concentration bathes herself in a cool blue protective energy. She turns her attention to her weapon and casts another spell upon it...
5' step If possible to F9. If that is not a full square/illegal move, Dai will stay put.
Swift Action Call Judgement: Resistance (fire). DR 4 against fire.
Standard Action: Cast true strike.
”Magic? Why would we need magic? The power of the mind shall suffice.” A low rushing noise, followed by a cone of fire spouts from the northern end of the room, threatening to incinerate you. Immediately following it, a scream emanates from near the center center of the swirling cloud of ash. It threatens to overwhelm your senses. However, possibly due to the ash storm’s interference, the scream’s effects only reach Rennoc.
Rennoc was on the receiving end of a Psionic Blast.
Someone just manifested a fiery Energy Cone in your direction.
[now]
[Dai gets a further +1 to this save from her Knowledgable Defence ability]
Dai feels the fire's burn and her skin blisters.
Defilers and…something else - psionics?. This could prove tricky.
[earlier]
Spellcraft
Spellcraft
Will save+4 (hero point) equals 18
Reflex
Dodging the blast and shaking off the psionic assault on his mind Rennoc searches through his brain for what the effects are... He knows one but not the other.
Sound the retreat, The doorway is an ideal chokepoint. If they won't come out I will burn them out
After the enemies act, Lucian moves into position in the doorway and scans the area for Psionics.
Damage = 13
Hearing Rennoc's message over the roar of the ash, he quickly responds.
Chumani holds his ground waiting for the others to fall back. Once they are out he moves to the doorway, trying to keep an eye out for their opponents.
Rennoc will as he makes to exit speak, Fall back!
Rahger will wait for everyone to clear out. He will then ready a charging unarmed strike in anticipation of an enemy exiting from the building.
To your surprise and displeasure the Mul from the camp materializes out of thin air, his heartpick in the process of coming down towards Hamailii’s back. It appeared that he was aiming for a vital area, but the shifting form of her psionic protection saved her from the worst of the strike.
On the Southwest edge of the storm, another patina of ash suddenly appears on the ground and you think you might hear some arcane mutterings. Due to the conditions, it is however impossible to determine exactly what spell was cast, or if one even was for certain.
Seeing a visible target appear, Chumani charges.
(Base+Charge-Power Attack)
Chumani's Current AC 14
Quickly closing the short distance Chumani brings the recently called earth breaker around in a fast swing catching the target solidly.
Rennoc hearing the commotion from the doorway will move in front of the door way on his next round and cast one of his most lethal spells, Frostfall.
[ooc]Squares effected G12, H12, G13, H13.[/spoiler]
Lucian 5-foot steps into the room and conjures his cards, then flings them at Sa'mar.
While he is able to keep his feet after the half giant's slam, another two electrified daggers are enough to down the Mul.
Dai calls upon her divine source of power to heal her fire-wracked body, sighing in relief as her wounds disappear...