Finally using her sword for battle Nalia gets straight to work and has a brief exchange with the Vatyra thug. Nalia goes for a downward swing and the thug attempts to block it, but being a powerful magical sword it cuts through the thugs blade like butter and Nalia buries her sword deep into the shoulder of the thug. She then with a great surge of Holy energy heals her wounds almost fully.
Enough of these foolish games, I have played them long enough. with that Queen Vatyra does the same motion she did before palm sideways, then up then she points a finger at where the party is. She once again casts fireball and everyone except Beatrip needs to roll a reflex save DC:19 If you pass you take 14 damage, on a fail you take 28 damage. Also need the roll for that necklace BobE, +7.
The fireball leaves Tinboy once again very scorched but this time he is able to avoid most of the fireball.
Ogald five foot steps into a flank and attempts to stab the cyan pentagon guild of beggars soldier. Hitting with one of the attacks and and digging the dagger deep into the mans side.
Eanulf moves up and headbuts the yellow circle guild of beggars soldier, not quite killing him.
The Butcher walks slowly towards Ib, not taking his eyes off of Turngut until he reaches the formidable hobgoblin. He quickly ducks a slash from Ib and delivers a savage deep stab into Ib's stomach.
Turngut and Poppo you guys are up.
Poppo sits on the ground as the fireball washes above him not even budging as he concentrates on his magic, the spell complete he points at Turngut, the orc grows to immense size.
He then hustles over toward his old buddy Ib, moving into a flank with one of the beleaguered Beggars.
Staunching the flow of blood from the dagger wound, Turngut doesn't see the fireball and gets smacked with the searing flames for full damage. Snarling, he looks over to The Butcher, but is able to remember BobE's words and stay focused. As he looks back at Ogald, Poppo's spell takes affect and (to Turngut), Ogald shrinks down before the orc's eyes. No longer caring about safety or containing the threat, Turngut stomps at the man wildly.
The fireball strikes scorching BobE and Turngut severely, and knocking BobE unconscious. The flames somehow wash over the sat down Poppo. Who with a flick of the wrists and some arcane energy makes Turngut gigantic. He then moves in to assist Ib and the left side of the battlefield. Turngut somewhat stunned from the fireball can't land a strike Ogald, who taunts the orc during the exchange.
The fireball consumes your body and you black out from the pain of the burns. You see a long, narrow tunnel black on all the sides and at the end a light. Standing there in front of the light your family looking back at you.
The chaos continues with several Vatyra and Guild of Beggars soldiers falling.
BobE you are dying, make a roll DC: 10 to stabilize but you get a -2 because thats the negative amount of hit points you are at. Beatrip and your BAGS can still act.
BobE does not stabilize and his condition worsens. Beatrip misses both slams on Ogald and the BAGS hits once with its claws on the orange pentagon Vatyra.
Keep fighting! Keep fighting! Francis yells out Francis then moves in to assist the left side of the battlefield getting a good stab in on the yellow diamond Vatyra.
Ib severely wounded from the Butcher's stab and the fireball throws everything he has at the Butcher. He first studies his movements and then swings with his greatsword. Leaving a massive cut along the Butchers abdomen. Tinboy attempts to slice at the yellow pentagon Vatyra but is swaying from all the damage he has sustained and misses.
The archers near Queen Vatyra take aim at seperate targets this time the red one goes for Poppo and the arrows hits Poppo in the gut The second one fires at Francis again hitting the King of Beggars square in the chest
Initiative Order Round 4 (Inspire Courage +1)
Nalia (30 Damage)
Queen Vatyra
William "The Butcher" Brown (17 Damage)
Eanulf, Ogald, Ogald's Hounds (Ogald's Hounds: Dead, Ogald: 13 Damage)
Turngut (34 Damage)
The Guild of Beggars (Orange P: 9 Damage, Yellow C: 14 Damage)
Poppo (13 Damage)
The Vatyra (Green D: 9 Damage, Blue C: 14 Damage, Orange P: 8 Damage, Yellow D: 9 Damage)
BobE (20 Damage)
Francis Bedlam (25 Damage)
Tinboy & Ib (Tinboy 26 Damage, Ib 34 Damage)
Queen Vatyra Bodyguards
Nalia you're up!
With some radiant energy from the hands of Nalia, BobE is once again conscious but still prone.
Summoned creatures. Vatyra laughs sending four magic missiles at the troublesome blood skeleton destroying it in an instant.
Seeing Turngut now larger and easier to hit Ogald will five foot step up to Turngut confidently and stabs into the orc twice with his daggers . Eanulf walks up to the yellow circle guild of beggars soldier spits on him grabs him by the head and just breaks the poor guys neck.
The true duel begins between the Butcher and Ib the Bruiser with Ib able to parry the Butchers rapier.
Turngut and Poppo you guys are up!
Feeling the slicing of both daggers into his flesh, Turngut's eyes flash. He sends a massive fist into Ogald's gut, doubling the dog-master over. He quickly follows with a swift uppercut elbow to the man's face and finishes with a solid roundhouse sending the limp form flying back to crumple in a heap.
Turngut releases a flurry first with a punch to Ogald's gut followed by an upercut that breaks the dog masters jaw instantly with a crunch. Finally Turngut's massive tree trunk legs roundhouses kick Ogald to the ground. Ogald goes prone from all the damage and with a spit of blood at Turngut, Ogald simply says Vatyra before going limp, dead.
Poppo you're up!
Always looking for an advantage in combat, Poppo dashes away from the green diamond Vatyra; and closes in on the blue circle Vatyra, flanking with Pink.
Poppo moves away from the large group of Vatyra, as he does the green diamond Vatyra attempts to stab Poppo as he darts away. However Poppo blocks the dagger to the side simultaneously slashing the Vatyra's throat killing him. Poppo then moves up and thanks to Francis Bedlam's inspire courage Poppo is able to hit and kill the blue circle Vatyra.
The Vatyra and Guild clash once again! Two attack Poppo but both miss, notably one is able to bring down the very wounded Tinboy.
BobE you're up!
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Beatrip runs to take put yellow
BobE points his gaint summoning rod and a GAAG (GIANT AUGMENTED ADVANCED GHOUL) with improved armour (ac23)
I can play dirty too you little blasting witch bobE snarls.
Then to nalia. much obliged. I saw my family just now, think I will be seeing them again soon. But for now help me get closer to that witch.
BobE summons and undead this time more powerful than the last, BobE then stands up as his move action. Beatrip charges yellow but misses wildly.
For the Undercity! For Ark! Francis shouts out . Francis then slices the back of the yellow diamond Vatyra's leg bringing him to his knee before putting his blade through the Vatyra's back.
Die you rotten bugger! Ib yells delivering a massive blow to the already injured Butcher. The massive slice makes a huge cut down the Butchers face and into his chest. But the mustached brigand still stands.
Tinboy's condition worsens.
The two Vatyra bodyguards take shots at the ghoul but both arrows miss.
Initiative Order Round 5 (Inspire Courage +1)
Nalia (30 Damage)
Queen Vatyra
William "The Butcher" Brown (43 Damage)
Eanulf, Ogald, Ogald's Hounds (Ogald's Hounds: Dead, Ogald: Dead)
Turngut (41 Damage)
The Guild of Beggars (Orange P: 18 Damage, Purple C: 7 Damage, Blue P: 7)
Poppo (13 Damage)
The Vatyra (Orange P: 8 Damage, Yellow D: 9 Damage, Cyan C: 8 Damage, Yellow P: 10 Damage)
BobE (20 Damage)
Francis Bedlam (31 Damage)
Tinboy & Ib (Tinboy(Dying) 32 Damage, Ib 34 Damage)
Queen Vatyra Bodyguards
Nalia you're up! Everyone can also give me a Perception check.
In the near distance you can hear the sounds of bagpipes playing and the sound of a very angry and rowdy dwarf approaching the Four Points from the North East.
Oh I don't think so darling! Queen Vatyra says as Nalia approaches with BobE in toe. Two magic missiles strike BobE knocking him unconcious once again the other two strike into Nalia .
Eanulf moves up to Poppo and winds up his fist for a knock out blow! However as he is about to strike Poppo square in the temple Poppo is able to duck avoiding the potentially very harmful strike.
The Butcher very wounded side steps a sloppy strike from Ib and goes around his side. Not anticipating this The Butcher stabs Ib right through the back, blood pours onto the ground. The Butcher slides the blade even further into Ib who drops his greatsword to the ground. The Butcher pulls his rapier from Ib who falls to ground. The Butcher wipes the blood from his face and looks at Turngut holding both arms out Your friend is dead, so kill me you filthy disgusting beast!
Poppo and Turngut you're up!
Spinning from the heap that was Ogald, Turngut stares daggers at The Butcher and lets out a terrifying, deep-throated roar. Clenching his teeth, with the gold tusk-ring glinting in the light, Turngut bolts across the battlefield (utilizing Warmind for +10' of movement) and delivers a flying kick to The Butcher.
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Dashing the 50' across the battlefield, the massive, nearly 12' tall Turngut moves with supernatural speed thanks to the Warmind blessing. Leaping into the air, he delivers a devastating flying kick, each of his 24" feet slamming into The Butcher's face. Knocking the bearded man to the ground, his top hat flying a dozen feet behind him, Turngut lands crouched on his old foe. One knee presses into the man's sternum with only part of his 1688 pound body weight bearing down. Leaning down with his tusked face millimeters from the bloody remnants of The Butcher's nose, hot, fetid orc-breath gagging the man as he struggles to breath.
Turngut remember you, Butcher. He whispers, barely restraining his rage. Butcher bad man. When Turngut first see Butcher, Turngut big and Butcher run away. Now Butcher no run. With that, Turngut sits up and allows the weight of his body to lean on The Butcher's chest. With sickening, hollow pops, multiple ribs slowly crack in succession and the man's chest is visibly compresses as he gasps for air. Looking over to Ib and then back into the bruised and swollen eyes of his once nefarious enemy and yells, He slams a fist as big as ham hock into The Butcher's temple. A blow to the other temple, this time sending a spray of crimson across the dirt. Taking both hands into a fist over his head, he drives down on The Butcher's head which smashes into the earth like an overripe melon.
Standing up from the body, Turngut faces Queen Vatrya, blood dripping from his clenched fists.
Poppo steps back next to Turngut, he grins at the pugilist and waves him forward. He makes some gestures and electricity crackles around his hands and boarding axe.
Like Galagher smashing a watermelon so to does Turngut to the Butcher's head with a loud wet
Poppo tactically moves back and waits for his time to strike on whoever approaches.
The right side of the battlefield is cleaned up of any hostile enemies by the remaining Guild of Beggars soldiers. And an additional one is slain with a soldier flanking with the giant ghoul.
The orange circle Vatyra moves up not suspecting the viscous attack from Poppo who drives the axe deep in the Vatyra's neck. The green circle Vatyra makes a pitiful attempt at hitting Turngut but doesn't even come close.
BobE you're up! Constitution role which for you currently is at -1. Don't forget about your ghoul boy and Beatrip.
The ghoul just tears this guys heart from his chest and swallows it in one fell swoop. BobE's condition worsens
We've almost got them lads! Francis yells out Seeing BobE down once again he runs over and casts cure light wounds on the old timer. Stay with me! This is no place to die!
Tinboy's condition seems to worsens and Ib also lies still on the ground.
The two archers attempt to shoot at the ghoul but can't pierce his tough hide.
Initiative Order Round 5 (Inspire Courage +1)
Nalia (39 Damage)
Queen Vatyra
William "The Butcher" Brown
Eanulf, Ogald, Ogald's Hounds
Turngut (41 Damage)
The Guild of Beggars (Orange P: 18 Damage, Purple C: 7 Damage, Blue P: 7)
Poppo (13 Damage)
The Vatyra (Cyan C: 8 Damage)
BobE (44 Damage)
Francis Bedlam (31 Damage)
Tinboy & Ib (Tinboy(Dying) 34 Damage (-3))
Queen Vatyra Bodyguards
While only Nalia heard something last round, this round you can hear coming from the North East the sound of a bagpipe playing and Bloody Francis! Always getting into bloody fights without even asking for bloody help. I mean we signed the bloody Big Four treaty for a bloody reason didn't we Boulder?
Aye. Another blatantly dwarven voice says. Whichever dwarves are coming this way will be here next round.
Nalia you're up!
Eanulf dear now may be a good time for a tactical retreat. As for you sweet young thing, I tire of hearing you speak. I'll be departing soon after you. With that two magic missiles hurl toward Nalia knocking her unconscious She then hurls the other two at Francis .
You see Eanulf withdraw and bolt into a nearby house.
Turngut and Poppo you guys are up. For reference the building Queen Vatyra is on is 10ft up to the first level, 10ft to the next, then about 8ft to the final level where Queen Vatyra is.
Poppo activates his raven's cloak, he suddenly becomes a bird. He begins to fly up toward the queen.
Staring down the queen, while still standing over the body of The Butcher, Turngut doesn't notice the approaching dwarf gang or even Nalia going down. He does notice his halfling friend suddenly take flight! Snapping out of it, Turngut rushes up the wall to get past the Queen's bodyguards.
Poppo activates his cloak to fly up and meet the Queen face to face while Turngut sprints as fast as he can climbing up onto the first level and being met by the two bodyguards.
The Guild of Beggars fire insignificant shots at the bodyguards with only one really hitting. One of the Vatyra men runs off in the same direction as Eanulf while the other is ready to go down swinging.
BobE gets up and challenges Vatyra who chuckles at the demand.
On the bodyguards turn they drop their bows and morph into the same grey alien like creatures that you know as doppelgangers. The blue doppelganger takes position in a flanking position the two doppelgangers hands morph into long grey claws. The red one slashes at Turngut slicing is bicep and with his second claw severs Turngut's Achilles tendon. Down to one knee the blue doppelganger walks closer to Turngut in immense pain and draws the razor sharp claw across Turngut's throat...
Initiative Order Round 6 (Inspire Courage +1)
Nalia (39 Damage)
Queen Vatyra
William "The Butcher" Brown
Eanulf, Ogald, Ogald's Hounds
Turngut
The Guild of Beggars (Orange P: 18 Damage, Purple C: 7 Damage, Blue P: 7)
Poppo (13 Damage)
The Vatyra (Cyan C: 8 Damage)
BobE (44 Damage)
Francis Bedlam (31 Damage)
Tinboy & Ib (Tinboy 23 Damage)
Queen Vatyra Bodyguards (Blue: 2 Damage)
Nalia you're up!
Showing up at the beginning of this round are three dwarves. One plays a very loud bagpipe while the other carries the banner of a red axe head facing downward on a black plane. The middle dwarf has a short brown beard and short mow hawk. He wears a large number of gold chains around his neck and his clothing is fur-lined with his chest left exposed. Franics you bloody moron! How are you just going to take a Four Points Dance challenge without help from your ole friend Idrok Nernalt! Bloody idiot! Idrok looks around at all the bodies a bit disappointed that they missed all the fun.
Only really seeing Vatyra and the two bodyguards up on the building he frustratingly flails his arms around Well I cany do anything about them. I can climb about as good as a bloody pony!
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Before the dwarves arrive, Turngut charges at the building and vaults onto the first floor, growling and fixed on the queen. To his surprise, the bodyguards morph into the very things that nearly killed his friend so recently. Shocked, he pauses a bit to long as he looks around for Poppo, to make sure he's not in danger. As he does, he feels the dazzling pain as his arm is nearly cut off from the first swipe of the doppelgängers. Pivoting quickly to face the first, he misses the second lunging in and painfully tearing out the tendon from his leg. With nearly no strength left as blood pours freely from his multiple wounds, Turngut's body begins to fail, but his eyes dart around for his first real friend. Perhaps the only friend he's truly ever had.
Landing flat on his back, unable to move, his eyes spot Hoppo flying above him towards the queen. Time slows down for the orc in his final moments...
H-hoppo? He barely manages to choke out, flecks of blood spewing from his mouth. Hoppo? Hoppo..OK. Hoppo..safe. A small smile crosses Tungut's battered face even as the light in his eyes begins to fade. Realizing this is his last chance to speak with his friend, Turngut rallies enough to bark out, Hoppo! Turngut is.... But his final words are cut off by the vicious slice of the doppelgänger through his throat and with a final gurgle, Turngut lays still, the first peaceful look on his face he's had in his sad, tortured life, his lifeless eyes open staring up at Poppo.
As the life drains from your body you feel a jolt and suddenly in a spectral form you begin to rise upward. You see your body below, Hoppo the bird flying towards Vatyra, Nalia prone but awake, and BobE. You rise higher and higher you see the expanse of the Undercity. Then ethereally you emerge and float above Ark. You see the many temples of the Temple District, The Dancing Nomad, The Sun Temple of the Holy Order. You rise further above the clouds and birds, above Vyn then you land.
At the foot of a great gate, a labyrinth so dark you cannot see. Then you see a radiant light from a lantern approach and then a figure. A kind man with a grey beard and a smile, his eyes a completely golden color. Turngut Ulgratch? I am Eroned the god that leads souls into the afterlife. I wasn't sure if you would arrive but your recent exploits have confirmed that you shall pass into the Heavens. The figure pauses and looks at Turngut with some sadness. If you pass through the Cradle your friends will not be able to bring you back. If you wish you can wait here at the gates. Or if you're are ready I will lead you to plane where souls can rest easy. This is your choice.
Queen Vatyra points down to the corpse of Turngut Let that be a lesson to you as to what happens when you cross the Vatyra! With that Queen Vatyra snaps and suddenly her form turns to that of a thin green mist which floats away from the edge of the roof five feet before disappearing into the wooden floor boards.
Poppo you're up!
Poppo flying toward the building, sees Turngut go down! It looks bad, really bad. But, he can't be completely sure.
Noooo!
Nalia and BobE will heal him up! He thinks optimistically.
He sees the gassy queen retreating and can't let her escape.
He flies toward the building looking for a bird sized opening to squeeze through.
Turngut feels fully at peace and likely for the first time in his life. He genuinely wants to move on to rest, but the only thing keeping him from walking right through the gates, is his love for his friends. If he can find out that they are OK without him, he'll move on to the afterlife. Otherwise, he will delay his eternal rest until he can be sure!
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Beatrip looks up with a resigned expression when turngut goes down. She then spied the last vatrya henchman on the ground and charges him
The ghoul races forward in a double move to get in front of the shapechanger on the left. If the other henchman is dead, beatrip will as well.
BobE sees Turngut go down and screams. It was supposed to be me! Take me instead Elnil and Eronded. Take me instead! He is young and strong and will serve you better! Dont make me live through the death of another loved one. NO!
BobE pleads to take Turnguts place as he stumbles ahead. He points the giant rod of summoning ahead of the shapechanger on the right and another GAGA rises to intercept him
Poppo flies to the building and is easily able to find a hole that he is able to squeeze through in his raven form. The wooden building is falling apart and its probably a miracle that it hasn't. While each level used to have a floor, the floors have since fallen in meaning it goes straight up to the ceiling where you can see a thing green mist floating in the air.
Beatrip easily finishes off the last thug.
It is your choice to make but I can show you if your friends are alright. With a wave of a hand Eroned projects a three separate images of each of Turngut's allies. Poppo flutters in his raven form looking up at a green mist within a wooden building. Nalia sprints towards the same building. While BobE makes attempts to heal himself in others. For the time being at least it appears that your friends are okay. I see a strong bond between you and the young master Poppo, if you wish you can take a seat and wait right over there. Eroned motions to a peacful garden with several stone benches on one sits Ib the Bruiser in a similar spectral form. Many sit and wait, wait to cross the Cradle with their loved ones or close friends. And you can wait for as long as you need to. The choice is yours but when you are ready I will be here.
When you scream out "NO!" your vision changes in an instant. You hear the flutter of paper as you see below your feet a sprawling humongous tapestry folds out and goes farther than your eyes can see. Snow emerges on the ground a great chapel sliced in half on a great mountain, forest of massive trees surround you. You get a peaceful feeling then feel the presence of Elnil. You see a dove fly and perch on a nearby tree branch. The doves voice is neither male nor female and calms you. Loss is part of life unfortunately. the dove says never actually opening it beak. You in particular have faced quite a bit of loss in your life, worse then most I would say.
Do you know where we are? The place that I have brought you? the dove asks. This is the Dark Tapestry my domain, a place of peace for undead. This is the place that Beatrice created out of service to me. The dove flutters down and lands on the ground near you Do you see the snow? the dove asks It is not natural in this place, summer sun on the skin of someone who hasn't felt peace in many moons is one of the greatest feelings. Carsis creeps into my realm and Vyn, if you give up now then you will be letting the Crow win. I understand your pain, I understand it but they're are other ways to bring your friend back without sacrificing yourself when your work is not yet complete.
Francis runs over and attempts to heal his wounds with a cure light wounds but it does not seem to take affect. Francis looks at the corpse of Ib and his former friend William Brown and a tear goes down his face. He looks up at Turngut and his face becomes even more sad, he looks at BobE screaming out then at Nalia and mouths the words "I'm so sorry".
Tinboy limps closer to the final hostiles but can only keep himself up by putting one hand on a wall.
The two guards move back both retrieve small vials from belt pouches drink them, then go invisible.
Initiative Order Round 7
Nalia (28 Damage)
Queen Vatyra
William "The Butcher" Brown
Eanulf, Ogald, Ogald's Hounds
Turngut
The Guild of Beggars
Poppo (13 Damage)
The Vatyra
BobE (33 Damage)
Francis Bedlam (20 Damage)
Tinboy & Ib (Tinboy 12 Damage)
Queen Vatyra Bodyguards (Blue: 2 Damage)
Nalia you're up!
The dove laughs Believe me when I say you aren't failing me. I could have chosen someone who was had no wrinkles, someone who could lift great things. But I didn't...I chose you. I chose you not because of your age or how strong you are. I chose you because you are special. You, Poppo, Nalia, Turngut are special but you caught my eye because you had the courage to stand up to Carsis. It also helps that out of all the people in the world, of all the high ranking priests and powerful beings in this world Beatrice chose you to bring her back to the Tapestry.
The dove looks down at the snow But if you do not want to carry on I cant stop you. I will say that it is your friends choice if he wants to come back and his soul is tied to the Heavens not to the Dark Tapestry I do not have the power to bring him back. I am sorry BobE.
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