Hearing Mael's voice, as she moves around the rock and boulders to get to her twin's side, she locates Maelchar among the others in the darkness and calls out, "Mael, are you alright?"
"I'm fine, but I've got another wounded charge here..." He turns to the woman. "Will you be alright for another minute or so? SOmething is attacking my friends and we are all your would-be rescuers. If I don't help them, we may all be in deeper trouble. Try not to move and I will come heal your wounds shortly."
He heads toward So'rien, extending a large sword from his hand as a swift action even as he moves forward. When he gets close enough to swing the blade, he readies to take a swipe at the nearest maggot.
"I have no light spell to assist you at this time. If Pakak is willing, he can guide you to safer ground over the rock with the available magical light in this underground chamber. Patak, protect this one. I will aid the others."
"No. I will not run while friends fight on. He may stay behind me, and I'll protect him, but I'm not going anywhere yet"
Pakak has seemingly ignored the fellow who was held by his own cloak in return, and he fires a ray of frost at the nearest maggot.
Seeing that one of the folk have been assailed by some maggot, he draws his sword and moves to aid.
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Garith landed hard and was slightly dazed. Standing, the Angelkin looked at the spider pointed out by the others as they see to the civilians. He hefted his Shield and readied his blade just in case.
Garith is mightily impressed by the ability of the injured man being treated by Maelchar to maintain poise and a calm commanding presence in the face of such danger and difficulty.
Taken by surprise by the Maggots, the Paladin charges and takes a heavy swing at the foul thing.
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Papak, sorry that misses, With a tremendous amount of carnage the shield knight proves that he is more than capable in dealing damage to his opponents. Bringing his sword down he separates the maggot into two equal halves.
Oriana you have enough movement to get to So'rien and Maelchar you can move and attack as well. Ryun with a bab of 1 you can draw your weapon as you move so you would still have a standard action remaining.
Oriana strikes with her longsword at the maggot on So'rien. She is flanking it with her twin.
The combined force of Oriana's and Ryu's attacks end the combat life of the maggot. Looking about you see no ther signs of hostility other than those emenating from the cloaked man you freed only moments ago.
Maelchar, the woman seems to have been quite disorientated from the fall and looks up at the sound of your voice. Through the darkness she is unable to see who you are. Mustering up her strength, she shakes her head and a light appears on a stone next to her. I will be ok I think. Just need to gather myself and take stock of the situation. Thanks for your offer but see to your comrades.
You can't tell for sure the extent of her injuries.
You can see she is shaken but has a heart of steel. She is more injured than what she leads you to believe.
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Having dispatched the Maggots, Garith asks So'rien, "Cousin, are you well?" while scanning the area and survivors with a highly discerning gaze, .
Garith takes a moment to assess the situation, taking charge by presenting himself, "I am Sir Garith Mordrand, Holy Knight of our Sacred Crusade. Comrads, it is good to see several of our company allive and well after this tragic atrocity committed by the demons, but we are still trapped and must tread with care and maintain our composure if we hope to survive. I agree with Master Aravashanal, that a roll call should be taken, as we are all we have here."
Hopefully this mollifies that Horgus fellow somewhat, as his Cousin does not suffer self-important fools lightly and this man has the voice of one...
So'rien looks at his bleeding arm and says I think I'm more disgusted than anything else. Though a bit of healing wouldn't go amiss. That said make sure those that were trapped are taken care of first.
Turning to his lagomorph companion he says Mr. Shin, go and make a quick circuit around the room and see what you can find while we organize ourselves here.
Mr. Shin moves off swiftly and silently, moving in that odd hopping run which he does.
Moving over to Garith, So'rien extends his non-bloody hand to the man and says I am So'rien Zeru. The dark haired swordswoman is my sister Oriana. The dwarf is Pakak. Ryu is the man wielding the scimitar and Maelchar is the white haired swordsman. Now that we are introduced, let's work together on finding our way out of here. The battle above is beyond us and we need to work together to find a way to get back to the army so that we can help. We were just dealt a vicious blow but I intend to see we do not go down permanently from it. At least not while I draw breath.
Pakak has seemingly ignored the fellow who was held by his own cloak in return, and he fires a ray of frost at the nearest maggot.
Ryu takes stock of the situation.
Cleaning his blade carefully, he looks at Patak.
”Are you alright, kinsman?” he asks quietly, turning his gaze to the man who had insulted the gruff dwarf, the scimitar still in his hand.
He watches the man on the ground very carefully through lidded eyes, but it is prepared to take his queue from Patak in these matters.
Maelchar returns to the woman's side, the greatsword in his hand disappearing back into his hands as if it never existed. "I'm sorry to have left you. It seems my companions had no need of my services after all and dispatched the monsters easily without me. TIme to concentrate on your wounds. Let me examine you first, and then see to your wounds."
He examines the woman's wounds to see how badly she is injured, then applies healing magic to her if she needs it.
"Well done, Garith, well done, Oriana." As for the other woman, Pakak cannot get a read on her. The cloaked man's hostility is obvious, and the dwarf finds him petty But there's no point in antagonizing him further even if he does not return the favor.
”Are you alright, kinsman?” he asks quietly, turning his gaze to the man who had insulted the gruff dwarf, the scimitar still in his hand.
"I am fine, Clay-kin. I did not see you at the ceremony at first, so I am glad you've made it." this far. Just as dwarves consider themselves people of the stone, they often call humans people of clay. Sometimes it is an insult, but it is not meant so with Ryu. Rather it is a sign that while he is not a dwarf himself, he is never the less kin to the Ironwall clan for those dwarves that fostered Pakak later raised Ryu as well.
He turns to the nameless man in the cloak, "Continue to stay near me and I will try to stand between you and danger. You do not wish to give your name, so what would you be called?"
Indeed the calm countenance of both So'rien and Sir Garith manage to diffuse the rising temper of the man that Oriana freed. While still suspicious of you all he does settle down and approach the group. The name is Horgus Gwerm as most of you should know already. I was there next to the stage when that demon appeared causing all that mayhem. Next thing I know I hear a roar and the ground opens below me. You all look like you can at least provide me with protection on the way out of here. How am out I hire you to escort me to my home on the surface. Yes well consider yourselves hired and for now I am your new employer and boss. If you get me back home without any more damge to my person i will pay each of you 250gp. As you can tell i am a man of great importance and means, howeverI am in need of a weapon if more of those beasts appear. A rapier if you have it.
Pakak tries to place the name.
"As far as I'm concerned, Save your coin, ser. I intend to get all three of you to safety because it is the right thing to do, not because I am paid for it." and because if you think you 'own' my services, my temper will get very short very quickly.
When Sir Garith steps forward and introduces himself Aravashinal starts to bristle slightly a the affront to someone else taking charge. Yet when Sir Garath makes mention that he is following Aravashinal's advice about rounding the group up and taking a roll call the blind man nods his approval. Taking his time with his new affliction Aravashinal moves closer tot he sound of the voices. I had the sounds of combat but they have ceased. Truly we are fortunate to have such fighters amongst us. I am Aravashinal and I was there when the dragon Terendelev fell to the earth. My last vision was of the baalor's sword whistling towards me. Terendelev saved me from being decapitated yet the tip managed to still find purchase on my face. I am afraid that the damage will not be easily repaired if at all.
I am a wizard of some power and for helping me I shall provide what I can to help us out of this predicament. I will need someone to escort, guide and be my eyes for me.
Maelchar you approach the woman to the north and after a few short words the healing energies flow into her. With a muffled scream she collapses to the ground clutching her left leg. What wasn't noticed before was the crushed tibia that must have happened when she fell. The magical healing you provided managed to mostly right the bone fragments in their correct location. Alas she will always have a limp still from the damage. It was amazing that she was even able to stand and endure the pain of such an injury. After the tears subside, she stands and tries to put her weight on the leg. Finding that she is at least able to move around on her own, she smiles and puts an arm around you. Thank you so much. I was afraid to move before I was in so much pain. I am still have some injuries but it is nothing I can not manage.. The bones coming together were just a shock to the system. My name is Anevia Tirabade. I am at your service. Here take these as thanks.
My skills and bow are at your disposal until we reach the surface. I was a scout in the crusade and You will find that I have some skill in such areas.
She is equipped with a shortbow and 4 arrows, shortsword and leather armor.
Very well then if you do not accept then I will just offer the other your share to see me to safety. One does get what quality one pays for.
As Mr Shin starts moving about the room, his eye catches sight of blue reflecting the light from the rock Anevia is holding. It is located in the rubble but not a threat. As he continues to make his circuit around the cavern he sees two passageways leading off to the east. The northern most passage seems to lead to what appears to be a rudimentary ?campsite? Is his best guess. While the southern passage leads to a small cavern as well. Without going down the passageway he can't tell what is there.
I had the sounds of combat but they have ceased. Truly we are fortunate to have such fighters amongst us. I am Aravashinal and I was there when the dragon Terendelev fell to the earth. My last vision was of the baalor's sword whistling towards me. Terendelev saved me from being decapitated yet the tip managed to still find purchase on my face. I am afraid that the damage will not be easily repaired if at all.
I am a wizard of some power and for helping me I shall provide what I can to help us out of this predicament. I will need someone to escort, guide and be my eyes for me.
"If I could give you my eyes in truth, I would, Master Aravashinal. I am just now beyond my apprenticeship, and your greater magics would be far more useful than my humble ones." Pakak says with utmost respect. If he is blind, then he cannot memorize his spells anew. We dare not ask him to expend them lightly.
Thank you so much. I was afraid to move before I was in so much pain. I am still have some injuries but it is nothing I can not manage.. The bones coming together were just a shock to the system. My name is Anevia Tirabade. I am at your service. Here take these as thanks.
My skills and bow are at your disposal until we reach the surface. I was a scout in the crusade and You will find that I have some skill in such areas.
Pakak sees that Maelchar has the lady in hand, and he feels sympathy for her but does not speak openly of it.
Very well then if you do not accept then I will just offer the other your share to see me to safety. One does get what quality one pays for.
"If someone partakes of your coin, may they use it well " he simply states.
Then he looks to the others, "Have any of you torches in your gear? I have flint and steel."
As he asks, he starts digging, "And I sensed magic here."
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to figure out if Aravashanal is a nobleman or of important liniage just used to being in charge as a powerful wizard. Either way, the Paladin assists the bling man in standing and walking, as he needs the most protection and his slowed pace wil alloe Garith to and scan the area for demonic auras. "I shall protect you to my utmost, but should the need arise and I must leave your side, it will only be for a moment."
for Horgus to see who he is.
"Magi Pakak, what do you see?" he asks the dwarf.
"Glowing spots, under the earth I think, six of them... it will take me a few minutes to dig them out. If you wish to see if they are evil, then please do so and I will wisely leave them where they are. but otherwise they might be of use."
Maelchar looks around in the rubble for something that Anevia might be able to use as a crutch or a cane to make movement a little easier for her. While he does so, he speaks, "A pleasure to meet you Anevia. As I said, I am Maelchar Zeru and will be happy to introduce you to my companions, new and old. I think we are about to do some mutual introductions so there is little need to go over it all twice. I thank you for your offer of gear, some of it might come in handy, but perhaps you should hold onto it for now, those alchemists' fires might prove very useful, but perhaps moreso in your hands than in mine. If you truly think my friends and I should use them, then perhaps in the hands of our wizard when he runs low of spells? Come, let us meet with the others."
When he is done searching for something that can be an aid to her movement, he offers her his arm, approaching Aravashanal as well, offering the blind man his other arm by physically placing the man's hand on his arm. "Come, friend, let us all meet with the others and do the proper introductions that are needed."
"I will aid you in digging, if you wish those things removed," Ryu says quietly to Pakak.
He does not mind doing work, and decides to leave the politics of the situation to wiser heads.
Noting that Pakak has offered services, it is Ryu's duty to accept as well.
He looks at the man intently for a moment.
"You would ask us to serve as your guides and protection? For this you make your contract? If so - I will agree to the terms of protecting and guiding you; for those are the only terms you named and I am not trouble by them," he says carefully, watching the man who offered the money.
He glances at the others in his party, but speaks to Pakak directly.
"What should I do to assist the others in our company? Or do you prefer that I dig instead?" he asks quietly, not knowing how he can help, but willing to offer his assistance.
Mr. Shin comes bounding back bowing and bobbing. Master, he says in an extremely cultured tone bespeaking a lifetime of noble service. Down one of the tunnels I have seen what appears to be a campsite of sorts. That is the northernmost tunnel to the east. The tunnel to the south of that seems to lead to another cavern. With that he waits, staring unblinkingly with black eyes, sheathing and unsheathing his claws, his nose continuously twitching.
Oriana bowed her head toward So'rien and then across at Maelchar and Garith. A family trapped together ...
She did not often envy her brothers or cousin for she loved them, but at times such as these she wished she had a finer tongue to impress and coddle noblemen. It halved the time to gain information or sway their actions.
Oriana stood in the darkness and watched the pompous one, Horgus N Gwerm. She listened to the man's words and attempted to read his body language, wondering if there was more to this self-serving man than one saw on first appearance.
She heard Mister Shin speak to her brother and tell him of a campsite but she did not pay it too much heed, hoping to understand Gwerm better.
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Sir Garith, the items are definitely not evil nor is anyone in the cavern with you at this time.
Oriana, you can tell that Horgus is a gruff man but has a good heart. He places a high value on his life but that is customary among those with wealth and influence. If turned friendly he may be a man of great resources and financial aid.
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After spending 5 minutes worth of digging with the aid of detect magic to locate all of the items, you all manage to pull away a total of 6 palm sized flat blue objects. Their exact nature eludes you until, gathered together, you all share a sense of extreme sadness and agony with an undercurrent of resolute determination. As one you all recognize the items for what they truly are, dragon scales from Terendelev as he fell. The scales start to glow in each of your hands as you instinctively understand their powers.
These palm-sized silver dragon scales are unique items-essentially minor artifacts resulting from Terendelev's death on the Storm King's blade.
Each of Terendelev's scales grants a different power to the person who carries them. The powers granted do not function at all if more than one scale is carried. The powers of the four scales are listed below-any nonevil creature that handles a scale immediately understands its use. All spell effects are as if from a level 19 caster.
1) Cloudwalking: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used to cast levitate. A pillar of roiling clouds rises below the levitating object or creature, growing and shrinking with the target's altitude. This pillar is 5 feet in diameter (regardless of the target's size) and provides concealment (2 0 0/o miss chance) to any creature or object wholly contained within.
2) Disguise: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used to cast alter self. While disguised, the target gains a +4 bonus on all Bluff checks made against evil creatures.
3) Resistance: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used to cast resist elements-but only against electricity or cold.
4) Sacred Weaponry: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used to cast align weapon, but only to make a weapon lawful or good. Unlike a normal align weapon spell, this effect can be cast on an unarmed strike or natural weapon.
5) Vision: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used cast darkvision. Unlike a normal darkvision spell, this effect stacks with normal darkvision to increase the range by another 60ft.
6) Healing: Three times per day as a standard action, a scale can be used to cast cure moderate wounds.
DESTRUCTION The Storm King Khorramzadeh can destroy each of Terendelev's scales merely by eating it.
Gingerly, Maelchar reaches forward and lifts one scale, taking it from the pile.
I'll take it! awesome!
Choosing a scale among the six was not a difficult thing. Oriana went for the one which drew her the most and delicately lifted it into her hand.
"Thank you for your help..." He says as they dig the items out, and then he realizes what they are
After spending 5 minutes worth of digging with the aid of detect magic to locate all of the items, you all manage to pull away a total of 6 palm sized flat blue objects. Their exact nature eludes you until, gathered together, you all share a sense of extreme sadness and agony with an undercurrent of resolute determination. As one you all recognize the items for what they truly are, dragon scales from Terendelev as he fell. The scales start to glow in each of your hands as you instinctively understand their powers.
"The scales of Terendelev! It is an honor to hold such remnants of the city's great draconic champion."
He pulls forth one with reverence.
1) Cloudwalking... awesome!
Oriana, you can tell that Horgus is a gruff man but has a good heart. He places a high value on his life but that is customary among those with wealth and influence. If turned friendly he may be a man of great resources and financial aid.
It seemed the man was more than than his gruff, insolent words. She would have to make amends - at least apologise for her lack of social delicacy if she were to bring him into the fold and gain his trust.
Using her darkvision, she maneuvers over rock to the side of Pakak and Horgus Gwerm. Bowing in a formal manner, almost military in style, before the nobleman, she speaks steadily to redress the fault, "Sir, I am Oriana Zeru, an Inquisitor of Iomedae. My sworn duty is to protect and I pledge my sword arm. Like my brothers-in-arms, I will do all that I can for you and the other two citizens we have rescued. I apologise for my tone earlier and I did not mean to tear your cloak, simply dislodge you from confinement. I humbly ask your forgiveness."
Humble was not a quality Oriana possessed much of but she could attempt to be for the sake and security of her brothers and comrades. She was sincere in her efforts nonetheless. Perhaps in time Gwerm would come to see it.
Sorien moves forward and lifts a scale, feeling a radiant warmth coming from it.
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Garith takes up a scale, examining it closely, and whispering a quiet prayer of thanks and sorrow for the Dragon's sacrifice.
"Perhaps we should address the campsite first, as the sounds of our exploration and combat may have alerted the denizens of this place of our presence? If they are a threat it would be best to address them now than to go galavanting around in the dark waiting for them to follow behind us." Garith suggests posing it as a question to allow Aaravashinal and Horgus a modicum of authority, having been raised and trained by such commanders.
He also quietly asks Aravashinal "Sir, one of our member was injured in the combat, and requires healing. May we make use of one of your potions in order to reserve our magical healing in case of another battle? "
Almost simultaneously as the report from the eerie bunny creature with unblinking eyes wa given both Aravashinal and Horgus respond contradicting each other.
You stealthy ones should go and lead us as you may determine what the threat actually is before we come across them. Knowledge is power and we can avoid some encounters perhaps that way.
We should all go together with our strongest in front to provide a bulwark for those behind. That way our show of might will deter people from fighting us and run.
When he hears your apology Oriana he nods his head to you that he heard it and it was acceptable. Your future behavior towards him will speak louder than words and he is waiting to see what transpires next.
"Perhaps we can mix those ideas, if So'rien is willing to send his Eidolon ahead again, while the rest of us stay together in strength?"
Yes I shall join you now Maelchar. If master Papal has need of my limited resources he need just ask.
Ryu holds the dragon scale gently in his palm, and puts it close with his possessions.
"I agree with Pakak that both ideas have merit. Let the rabbit go ahead stealthily while the rest of us march in force ready to deter fights through show of strength."
Oriana remained silent, choosing to allow those more gifted in speech to address the two noblemen. She had noted Gwerm's nod and it would have to do. She had humbled herself before him and there was naught more she could or would say on the matter, for it was now past. She would have to tread lightly with this one.
She remembered Patak had asked after torches for the humans without ability to see in the dark. From her pack, Oriana removed four torches, using her flint and steel to light the first and then light all the others from it. She passed a torch to the Lady Anevia, the two noblemen and Ryu. She put the flint and steel away in her pack.
Oriana waited until Mister Shin had moved in front before taking her place behind him with her brothers and cousin, her longsword readied before her.