Fear not, Mighty Emir! The dark elf assassin came with the very highest recommendations from my trusted colleagues of the Underworld. I am sure there was merely some inconsequential delay, and that he will return at any moment now to report success and collect the remainder of his fee...In spite of his confident words, doubt begins to grow in the vizier as well, and he strokes his beard nervously...
But what of the Archangel we just saw rocket into the clouds above the palace? And the invisible source of magic I detected in the Kasbah, master? Surely, the Mighty Emir's concerns are not unwarranted...
In Arabic: SILENCE, ALL OF YOU!! Still your tongues and stay vigilant! If enemies come through those doors, attack them on sight!
Emir Al'Haaq steps down off the dais upon which his throne is raised and watches the double doors at the opposite end of the chamber like a hawk...
Suddenly an olive-skinned young man with a thick auburn beard bursts through a doorway into the harem balcony. He looks to be of average height and weight and wears yellow and red robes in a Spanish style.
Huffing to catch his breath, the young man looks at those gathered and smiles. ”Hallelujah,” he exclaims, ”the Desert Jackals, I presume; there are more of you than I anticipated.”
As he gathers himself up and straightens his robes, he continues, ”My name is Rabbi Alexei Moshe Orlovsky, of Kiev, by way of Iberia. Prince Henry of Portugal bid me come and aid you in your labors here. I arrived in Marrakesh two days ago and have been searching for you without success, but when I saw a seraph departing this place I said, ‘Alexei, surely the Holy One has sent you a sign,’ and I hurried here to see what it was. And, Hallelujah, here you all are. So many of you... I believe I can surmise a few of your names from what I was told before leaving, but who are the rest of you?”
"I'm called Zagathoth," the orc answers, "that's Bear and Fox... and this is Padre..."
After pointing out the fox-man, bear-man, and cardinal he shrugs and adds, "I do not know what the rest are called."
"I am Mwikali, I am a witch.We are all here to strike and kill the Emir, freeing all who are enslaved and free Mother Africa from the thrall of the Arabs" she says looking at the orc with a raised brow. What exactly was with this man.
[B]" I'll let the rest of my compatriots introduce themselves, as for my bird She is Kiku my Familiar"
a witch and a cardinal, what unusual allies...
”Wait...” the Rabbi says with some surprise, ”the Emir whose palace we’re in right now?!? You’re here to kill him? The Holy One has led me here just in time! Further introduction can wait, how can I help?”
"Yes this Emir" she says her eyes narrowing as she turns to the large man walking over and grabbing his beard.
"Look here wild man of the woods. I must insist you learn to lower your voice. We had the element of surprise but that..thing the angel and what not has ruined that. Now our enemies will be ready so if you would be so kind as too be quieter or I shall shave you from head to toe with MY CLAWS" she growls irriatated as she held out her hand and let her fingernails lengthen and press it without drawing blood on the man's flesh.
”I have studied the unfathomable mysteries to which Moshe and the Prophets point, and have learned enough of the divine language of creation to perform what is commonly called miracles or magic, Master Bear,” the brightly clad Jew answers quietly.
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”The snake says we are strong and you should find something else to pull on,” Zagathoth helpfully translates.
She blinks then smiles as she scratches under the serpents chin. " Cute"she giggles as Kiku talks.
Hearing Kiku she giggles."No I wouldn't let him eat you"
She turns looking at Zag." You can speak with snakes. Interesting. Tell him he is a lot less louder now. And he is a very beautiful snake" she says running her hand along the well muscled and scaled body of Johann as a snake.
"Come let us kill the Emir"
Letting Mwikali deal with the loud 'front liner' Wulfgar turns toward the Ninja asking quietly, "Achiko, by now the Emir will be aware of our presence, do you know of a second entrance to the throne room? Possibly a secret bolt hole that he would use to flee? With all of our 'supernaturally sent help' it may behoove us to watch the back door."
Achiko thinks a moment, then nods, and replies, whispering in Wulfgar's ear (and lightly touching his chest)...
Remember the outflow tunnel at the Safi Monastery, Wulfgar-San? There is a similar passageway that leads from the dungeons below the Arena of Death, down a tunnel and out a cave outside the walls of Marrakech, on to the desert... The Emir might try to escape by this secret way...
Stepping out from behind the Cardinal is a humanoid with a fox-like head and covered in auburn fur. He wears a fine mithral chain shirt, and over that a cloak decorated with a lightning motif. He bows before the Desert Jackals and introduces himself in English.
"Greetings to you all. I am the Ogon Fox, and it is with joy that I join your battle against evil this day."
Achiko of the Yellow Reed Koga Hexagon ninja clan blinks in wide-eyed interest as the kitsune with a princely bounty on his head introduces himself...
Wow! So that's what a forty-thousand-golden-tael kitsune head looks like...
Assembled, introduced, and united in their cause--kill the evil Emir Al'Haaq of Marrakech and free his slaves--the Desert Jackals and their new allies, the Crusaders of the Catacombs from Rome, storm down the stairs to the ground level of the palace and through a hall into the throne room to confront the wicked slavelord!
BATTLE OF ROCK THE CASBAH!! ROUND 1!! FIGHT!! EEEEK!!
LORD PERPIREEN!
MWIKALI AND KIKU!
JOHANN KALTGEBOREN!
BOOMBADA THE BEHIR!
LADY GIOVANNA!
PALACE GUARDS!
CARDINAL LUCIUS!
OGON FOX!
EMIR AL'HAAQ!
ALEXEI ORLOVSKY!
EFREETI RAZAAD!
VIZIER JABAAR!
ACHIKO OF YELLOW REED!
ZAGATHOTH THE VIRILE!
BOGA HAND OF JAN HUS!
WULFGAR IVARSSON!
OOH OOH AH AH AH EEE EEE EEE!!!
A woman of dark olive complexion sees the Desert Jackals return through the window of the Harem. After that an Angel appears and soon so do others. Gingerly the woman changes from the silken garb of a harem favorite to the slender and maneuverable outfit of grey and black. Her cane she slips into her bag and out comes her small arsenal of weapons. Daggers, Cestus wrist launchers and a mace. Her cloak and other things adorn her lithe body sticking to the shadows.
After that she keeps silently behind them, ready to add her strength to theirs. As she does she tests her gear making sure all is secure. She knew today the Emir, an Arab and Enemy to Wallachia would die, her debt to the Church and her family one step closer to being paid.
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Johann hisses with delight and slides forward 30 feet. He ends up at the northern entry to the room, where he gets a wide view of the chamber and its occupants. As a swift action, he enable his minor snake aspect
Johann readies an action to strike at the first enemy that comes within his 10 foot reach!
Readied power attack:
str 5 bab 7 pwrattk -2 size-1 amulet 1 bless 1 haste 1; 1.5str 7 pwrattk 6 amulet 1 amulet acid d6
AoO if applicable:
str 5 bab 7 size-1 amulet 1 aspect 2 pwrattk -2 bless 1 haste 1; 1.5str 7 amulet 1 amulet acid d6 pwrattk 6
str 5 bab 7 size-1 amulet 1 aspect 2 pwrattk -2 bless 1 haste 1; 1.5str 7 amulet 1 amulet acid d6 pwrattk 6
edit: added haste bonus in
"The prince seemed well," the Rabbi answers with a shrug, "I don't really know him, I only saw him at court, so who's to say?"
The bearded young man watches as Wulfgar and others begin casting spells and decides to cast one or two of his own...
"I think Bear knows what you are saying even when he is a snake..." Zagathoth answers furrowing his brow, "and I can only talk to animals who talk... like your bird, or Bear, or the bird's that were at the Pope's house..."
When others begin casting spells, the burly orc draws his falchion, his muscles bulging even more than usual thanks to the Rabbi's magic. "I fight better if you tell me how to fight things," he tells his new teammates as Bear starts to slither forward.
As Johann shifts into a snake, the Ogon Fox begins walking among the assembled heroes. He casts blur on Johann, Zag, Lucius, himself, and Wulfgar in turn. The form of each companion becomes blurry and indistinct.
"That, my dear Zagathoth," the Fox says while pointing at the many-legged, blue draconic creature, "is a behir. It is a magical beast, and its kind is related to blue dragons, like the one we slayed together earlier today. You'll need to watch out for all those legs, and I suspect my lightning will do nothing to harm it--perhaps I will focus on that red-skinned fella over there, instead."
"Interesting I have a Tiger you will love! She is a good friend and ally" She says still petting Johanns snake form until he moves. enjoying the smooth scales.
Mwikali follows the snake moving in, seeing the Gaint Dragon Serpent Caterpillar (Cause you know that is what it looks like) She lets loose a Fireball centered on it.
"I think Bear knows what you are saying even when he is a snake..." Zagathoth answers furrowing his brow, "and I can only talk to animals who talk... like your bird, or Bear, or the bird's that were at the Pope's house..."
Load P hides, going invisible so that he can heal any who fall.
Mwikali follows the snake moving in, seeing the Gaint Dragon Serpent Caterpillar (Cause you know that is what it looks like) She lets loose a Fireball centered on it.
The behir twists it's centipede-like body to avoid the blast of flames but is still singed!
HIIISSSSSS!!!
The Emir tries to use the behir's huge coils as cover against the witch's fireball...
Seeing the burst of flames scorch Boombada and Al'Haaq, the vizier realizes that arcane magic is being used against the court.
In Arabic: Beware, mighty emir! The Desert Jackals are upon us!
Blasted by Mwikali's fireball, the reptilian-centipede-like monster responds with a blast of lightning from its maw, which catches Cobra Johann and Wulfgar in its 20-foot path, dealing electricity damage, DC 20 Reflex save halves the damage!
Flitting in bit after the large group of heroes, another Fey enters the room.
English: Oh my, this is what Prince Henry meant when he said they needed help. Fear not Jackals, I am here to provide you a heroic sound track!
With that he starts playing his drum in a soulfull and somehow encouraging manner.
Algoral stays well in the rear of the line of heroes until he can spot a better use for his skills.
When the giant scaly caterpillar zaps Bear, Zagathoth hurries through the southern entrance up behind the creature. When he reaches it, he adopts a stance based on Fox’s instruction, growls with rage and hacks at it with Doomcresent...
[Dice=Initiative]1d20+3
Flitting in bit after the large group of heroes, another Fey enters the room.
English: Oh my, this is what Prince Henry meant when he said they needed help. Fear not Jackals, I am here to provide you a heroic sound track!
With that he starts playing his drum in a soulfull and somehow encouraging manner.
Algoral stays well in the rear of the line of heroes until he can spot a better use for his skills.
When the giant scaly caterpillar zaps Bear, Zagathoth hurries through the southern entrance up behind the creature. When he reaches it, he adopts a stance based on Fox’s instruction, growls with rage and hacks at it with Doomcresent...
[dice=so many buffs]1d20+14+2+2+1
[dice=for]2d4+19+2+2
Doomcrescent cuts a bloody swathe through the turquoise scales, and a spray of blood showers Zagathoth the VIRILE!
RRAAAARRRRGGHH!!!
From out of nearby chambers and hallways behind the throne room, the palace guards rush through and storm the archways, mobbing the attackers, trying to prevent them from entering the throne room!