Tess picks up the Yesman duties, repeating Vinas's words, but with added emphasis on the key points, and dropping in adjectives and adverbs to sweeten the message.
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Atium splits one of the paintings apart in anger. The tapestry and wooden frame shatters to the floor.
Vinas pleads with the rest of the group for safe passage.
The portraits nod approvingly at Vinas, and space seems to distort around you before you find yourselves standing in front of the door.
The door opens onto an elegant sitting room that has two divans and a low table with a silver tray upon it. A door leads out to the west. The tray is exceptionally bright, but anybody looking into it sees the back of their head rather than the front, as though seeing themself from behind.
The tray is not real silver. It's likely an illusion spell is affecting it and warping your reflection.
The west door opens onto an enormous, round room enveloped in long shadows. Dim light shines through narrow windows high on the walls. A set of narrow stairs circles the room, ascending to a landing 60 feet above.
Aishe is pleased when Vinas manages to convince the paintings we're OK, and Atium gets his anger vented. The best of both worlds. Things are looking up!
He's smiling as the group enters the next chamber, though he waits for the warriors to enter first.
When they do so, he admires the tray and tries to figure out the effect.
"Ah, oh. Illusion I think. The tray isn't anything special anyway." he mutters.
Casting his eye to the balcony he looks around.
Vanyan takes in the room after others have entered: Perception with Detect Magic
Then he slumps down on one of the divans, glaring at Atium. "Sometimes talking can be more effective than just smashing everything to bits and pieces, you know!", he observes, conveniently glossing over the fact that his own attempts at petitioning the portraits for safe passage was not exactly... successful, and that Atium’s mental facilities (already less than his own) might be even *more* impaired by the damage from the paintings.
Switching topics, he further opines: "I didn't know the Scriptorium had another level. And this circular room with the stairs... are we in a tower? If there's one thing I know about towers, it's that whatever avoids at the top is usually less than friendly," he adds, helpfully. "Is everyone feeling all right? Anyone need a brief rest before we proceed?" He looks around expectantly.
His hands go to the lightbox at his chest, fidgeting with it as if they are considering something that his mind has yet to catch up to.
Seeing that the pictures allow their exit. Atium sees victory.
You were smart pictures to know might makes right.
And he walks into the room. He looks, but does not see a damn thing.
A combination of his nearsighted-ness, the scope of the room, and the fact that his perception score has to be in the toilet about now.
When Vanyan sits on a divan, Atium follows suit. Not knowing what to do. There's a buzzing in his brain. He can think clearly, he just has a hard time with decisions.
"Sometimes talking can be more effective than just smashing everything to bits and pieces, you know!",
And Atium's perception of the hallway swings along the pendulum.
He acts like a puppy dog that got scolded.I am sorry Vanyan. I just wanted out. I won't do that again. Don't be mad.
And while he believes he won't do that again.... he's really not up on the cupboard and driving the cart anymore.
He sits. Looking to emulate what others are doing. He gets figgity and hyperactive. mirroring what Tess does, then Aishe. Then Vinas.
Vanyan notices Atium's restlessness before the burly man utters a single word. He's not sure what he expected to hear, but he's pleasantly surprised when it turns out to be a sincere apology.
This place has really gotten to all of them, but he is not used to seeing Atium so thrown off. As he ponders all this, his hand once again is drawn to the lightbox. He gently fiddles with it until it emits a subtle glow which seems to settle onto Atium.
Lesser Restoration
Wisdom
With that, and if there is nothing else of interest in the room, Vanyan is ready to follow others up the stairs.
With a firm grab of the shoulder of each shieldmate, Vinas nods with a smile. It's not forced, but it reads more like satisfaction with a job well done, and not so much enjoyment.
He leads the trek up the stairs once the party is ready.
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The stairs are narrow and steep, making ascending them a dubious affair. You are about halfway up the stairs when Aishe spots movement from an alcove just beneath the landing. He shouts a warning as a lanky ebon monster emerges! The thing has bat-like wings and a long prehensile tail, yet its most unsettling feature is its lack of a face.
This is a strange extraplanar monstrous humanoid known as a nightgaunt. Nightgaunts haunt the deepest and darkest chasms of dreams. They lurk in the shadows that loom at the edges of sane slumber, but are ready at any moment to snatch a blithe dreamer away, carrying it off into realms of endless nightmare and tickling it terribly all the way.
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
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Monster
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Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Know (nature? seems planar to me)
Vanyan stares at the nightmare beast.
”Beware the nightgaunt! ‘Ware the tickle beast! It will take you away to the world of dreams, where you will be tickled into eternity!!”
The mist from the box settles onto Atium and he seems far less restless. He has a better calm about him and doesn't feel the need to keep doing things for the sake of action.
His ability to tell right from wrong, to distinguish wise actions from foolish ones improves. He was never a deep philosopher in the first place, but the light box returns his compass to a "northernly" direction.
Gah! It flies! Aishe, let me protect you while you shoot around me.
Round 1, Init 16
Vanyan pulls a second (and final) Produced Flame from the air, drawing a ball of fire into his hand.
”Hey TickleDemon! Tickle this!” Vanyan hurls a ball of fire, trusting Atium to protect him.
*touch* to hit;
fire damage.
hp: 25/27 - 1 NL
AC: 16/14/12
Saves: F2/R3/F7
Eyes: bugged
Smite: unused
Panache: not enough
Broken Lightbox: 1/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Tessenarin takes out his bow and shoots at the monster.
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Vanyan tosses a ball of fire at the tickledemon. The flames splatter right across it's midsection , illuminating a small zone for Tessenarin's arrow.
The nightgaunt swoops down to claw and grab ahold of Vanyan.
Vanyan kicks it away as the ticklemonster stumbles in the air.
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
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Nightgaunt (-12)
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Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Round 2, Init 23
Vanyan fights for his life, punching the tickledemon with his fiery fist, forcing furious fire forward and faceward (if it had a face).
*touch* to hit;
fire damage.
Vanyan’s free hand offers his longspear to whomever might wish it.
hp: 25/27 - 1 NL
AC: 16/14/12
Saves: F2/R3/F7
Eyes: bugged
Smite: unused
Panache: not enough
Broken Lightbox: 1/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
Round: 1
Conditions = -1 cha damage, -4 str damage, -3 wis damage
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Regular Bolts = 4/5
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Bolts = 12/20
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +4, Dex +5, Masterwork +1, (Deadly Aim -2) Damage: +0, (Deadly Aim +4)(crit 19-20 x2)
Melee: Attack: BAB +4 Damage: +0
Grit = 1/2
Lay on Hands = 0/1 (d6)
”Nice burn there Vanyan!”
Aishe brings up his crossbow and wishes it was a proper bolt as he shoots the flying monstrosity!
(point blank) (point blank)
Atium drops the mace, and grabs at Vanyan's longspear. That thing had a pretty good reach. Enough to stab the flier as long as it stayed close enough to the stairs.
Missing with the spear, he tries getting it's attention.
Grab me you vile thing and I will turn into an eagle!
of course Atium doesn't realize that might actually make the nightgaunt avoid taking him and focus on easier prey instead.
Vinas keeps his shield up. His steps on the stairs are oddly light as he moves into the room. He tries to circle around, hoping to find an opportunity for the blade instead of the arrow.
Come on. just a bit closer. Come on you winged freak.
"Come face me in hand to hand!" Lacking any power means of fighting from afar, Vinas takes off and uses his heretofore neglected short bow:
for
After the shot he moves as fast as he can "forward"
Tessenarin looks at the Nightgaunt and tries to see if he can recall anything about it.
with nothing coming to mind, Tessenarin moves up the stairs some while nocking another arrow. He then lets the arrow fly, hoping for another hit.
"Finally, I am getting better with my bow. My father would be proud, even though he would not believe the situation I find myself in. Vanyan, do these things have any kind of ability to hide or turn invisible?"
Vanyan turns to Tess while keeping an eye on the beast’s tickly fingers: "These creepy monsters are called nightgaunts, and did I mention they're looking for prey to tickle? Because I want to make that very clear! ’Keep your tickling spiny hands off of us!’”, he adds, in the general direction of the creature... but quietly, as to not attract any undue attention. He'll let Atium do the yelling. If anyone here needs to get tickled, he just really hopes it isn't him. It's creepy. It's wrong. He shudders.
Then he remembers the question, and adds: "I don't know if they can hide or disappear, but all they really want is to catch some prey and tickle them, so I'm afraid this one here will stay put until it gets what it wants... or until we send it packing back to the horrific haunts from whence it came..."
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The group begins to act in unison as nearly all of the attack's hit. Within seconds two embered halves flutter down to the floor below.
This lofty room rises 30 feet. The rounded walls are lined with orderly bookshelves and desks. A long table contains several esoteric devices, including intricate clocks and astrological models. Two short flights of stairs lead up to a platform to the south, ten feet higher than this room and supporting an enormous circular device forged from brass.
A kindly old woman busies herself here. She sighs with relief as you crest the stairs. "Oh, thank heavens! You must help me, dearies. My name is Mrs. Pedipalp. I've finally regained control of myself now that the wicked demon spider, Colulus, has been killed. That fiend emerged through the Dream Gate shortly after I took over for Salighara, and he infused the scriptorium with nightmares! You must help me close the Dream Gate before more monsters come through!"
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Aishe loads a proper bolt before proceeding as things seem to be reaching a head, and he wants to be prepared.
When he sees the old woman, he very nearly plugs her for good measure, but he listens, carefully, to her tone. He does not trust her.
"How do we know we can trust you? You've been doing wrong for some time now we have been lead to believe. How did Colulus have you under his thumb?" he asks, never lowering his crossbow.
Vanyan lowers his longspear just a tiny little bit. He fully expected to be attacked by whatever may be lurking at the top of the tower, and is pleasantly surprised when the elderly woman (or whatever creature taking this form) wants to... talk. How reasonable! Finally something that can be solved in a civilized manner.
He shoots a quick glance at Atium, making sure the man isn't planning anything *hasty*.
Then of course, he doesn't trust the lady with the spider name one bit. Coincidence? He thinks not.
Sense Motive
Shaking his head as if trying to expel the remnants of a bad dream, Vinas takes a moment to look at Mrs. Pedipalp's aura before asking, "How, exactly, do we do that?"
No more deals. You submit. Get wrapped in ropes and sit in a corner and THEN we shut things down.
Atium DOES plan on doing something hasty and stupid. Every single deal maker has been bogus.
Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice..... shame on you.
Anything that gets through right now will be smashed by ME!
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before speaking, Tessenarin will assess Mrs. Pedialp's statements.
"Ah, Mrs. Pedipalp. How good that we meet at last, as we have been looking for you. We are traveler wishing to leave the Boneyard. In our travels, we have discovered we need marks with which to leave here and return home. In our quest to return, we met Salighara. I believe you are familiar with Salighara, yes? She has agreed to assist us in returning home, but she appears upset with your usurpation of her scriptorum. If you would kindly accompany us back to her, I am sure we can resolve everything so that we may continue to return home. Now, if you please?" Tessenarin bows and sweeps his hand towards the exit.
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"How do we know we can trust you? You've been doing wrong for some time now we have been lead to believe. How did Colulus have you under his thumb?"
Mrs. Pedipalp looks around as she is assaulted with accusations, talk of leaving the Scriptorium and even threats of tying her up. She looks genuinely scared. Her old hands shake. "I am telling the truth. I need your help." She points to the back room. "A psychopomp, named Mictena visited me a bit ago. I only agreed to help her to protect my position here, I only wanted to take over for Salighara's work. I never planned on actually trying to kill anybody!" He bottom lip quivers as she seems extremely hurt emotionally. "But I made a mistake with the Dream Gate. Something went wrong and Colulus came through. He emerged through the Dream Gate and that he infused the Scriptorium with nightmares...I...I must have fell under the influence of one of the more dangerous ones. Did you come across any other nightmares in the building?"
I believe you are familiar with Salighara, yes? She has agreed to assist us in returning home, but she appears upset with your usurpation of her scriptorum. If you would kindly accompany us back to her, I am sure we can resolve everything so that we may continue to return home. Now, if you please?"
No more deals. You submit. Get wrapped in ropes and sit in a corner and THEN we shut things down.
Her eyes go wide with fear. "Of course I know Salighara." She goes quiet as Atium threatens to tie her into the corner like some sort of prisoner in a home invasion. She pleads. "I mean you no harm. I need your help and will help show you how to shut down the Dream Gate." She pauses for a moment, shaking as a chill runs through her. "We haven't time to wait for Salighara, I feel another evil presence gathering at the Gate even as we speak. It must not be allowed through!"
Even with everyone watching her every movement, listening to her every word you each believe Mrs Pedipalp to be telling the truth. Vinas checks for evil auras in the room. Concentrating Vinas does detect evil in the area, though most of this scriptorium has radiated evil due to the nightmarish influence.
Vanyan ponders. This appears to be quite a complex problem.He finally turns to the old woman: "Okay, we heard your version of this story. And maybe we all want the same things in the end...," he ventures.
After all, they are not the Boneyard police. If she can give them the stamp, he figures it's not their job to settle the Scriptorium ownership dispute. He's somewhat more concerned about the portal, and the looming threat of this supposed dream gate. *If* there is a threat, which he isn't sure why there would be one right now.
"Yes, we've encountered a nightmare... or five," he tells Mrs. Pedipalp, shivering as he recalls, vividly, his incident with the hand. What other horrors might be waiting for them? "For what it's worth, I'm for dragging her down and out to see Salaghara," he states, glancing carefully at the platform.
If only he could make out more details...
Perception with Detect Magic
Know (Arcana)
Atium holds out a coil of rope and throws it at the feet of the elderly woman.
You have until the addition of 10. If you are as scared of me as you say. Then you will tie yourself up with this rope.
Otherwise you get a war hammer to the knees until you submit.
You already have a deal in place that involves us being killed. You are an enemy until proven otherwise.
1...2....3.... and 4 is 10!
He has his warhammer out and hefted in one hand. He trusts no one and nothing in this world.
......
Atium attacks.
Tessenarin begins to say "I do not think so, Mrs. Pedipalp. We have a deal already and no mention of a night...." He trails off as Atium begins his attack. "It always comes to this, violence. History has shown this world to resolve most conflicts via violence it seems."
"Atium, a moment if you please." tries Aishe to calm the more militant among them.
"I don't know what to do, but it seems safe enough to trust her for the moment and see about this evil poking through. I don't much like the sound of that. When that has been dealt with, we can see about her. And if it's a lie, well, then we know more what to do, don't we." He looks to Atium and nods.
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You can hear a foul voice chanting in an arcane tongue. Atium suddenly begins to feel revolted by the Vinas' presence. Goodwill and friendship is being replaced by loathing, unadulterated loathing.
Mrs. Pedipalp gasps. "Oh, no! A nightmare spirit is seeping through!"
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Nightmare
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Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
"Lies and lies! You'll not find mercy with lies!"
The young man steps in front of Tessenarin, shield up and blade raised. He awaits an opening and then cuts downward with all his might, "She is the source! Atium, fight it man. Fight it!"
for
"It's all a lie!" Vanyan yells to warn the others. "*She* is the one casting spells!"
Begrudgingly, he admits to himself that Atium may have had the right idea after all...
Round: 1
Conditions = -1 cha damage, -4 str damage, -3 wis damage
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Regular Bolts = 4/5
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Bolts = 11/15
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +4, Dex +5, Masterwork +1, (Deadly Aim -2) Damage: +0, (Deadly Aim +4)(crit 19-20 x2)
Melee: Attack: BAB +4 Damage: +0
Grit = 1/2
Lay on Hands = 0/1 (d6)
”Damnit woman, and I was trying to give you a break.” Aishe looks guilty, ”Sorry Atium, you are correct again as always!”
He plunks the woman with a bolt, or tries to, as he steps out of Atium’s way.
(point blank) (point blank)
Tessenarin takes a 5 ft step back. "Why am I not surprised this has come to this? Very well then."
He gestures with his hands and sings a new song. It's loud and aggressive. Suddenly a burst of glitter happens and covers her in glitter.
Round 1, Init 11
Vanyan wishes he had the flames from his spell still burning, but those magics expired long ago. He drops the longspears, and casts flame blade, causing a long blade of fire to appear in his hands. He moves to flank and threaten.
hp: 25/27 - 1 NL
AC: 16/14/12
Saves: F2/R3/F7
Eyes: bugged
Smite: unused
Panache: not enough
Broken Lightbox: 1/1 used
PoP 2: 0/1 used
GlitterYourFace: 1/2 used
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Atium's instinct pays off this time.
Seeing through the illusion, Vinas charges at Mrs. Pedipalp. His attack comes full circle as the longsword slices through the elderly woman's torso, though the blade doesn't go nearly as deep as he had hoped.
"Oh, dearie! It seems my ruse has been seen! Very well, we will do this the hard way." Her form seems to shift slightly as subtle spiderlike features emerge. He bottom jaw splits in two halves, each side containing sharp teeth. Four spider-like legs protrude from underneath her shawl as she smiles menacingly.
Vanyan recognizes the elderly woman as a nightmare aranea. Vanyan knows that a nightmare aranea has a natural reduction to all forms of weapons unless they are made of silver or good aligned.
Araneas typically gather in small colonies of two to six individuals, making webbed nests high in trees. These colonies work together to research magic, and may change membership many times over as individuals leave to pursue their own studies and are replaced by newer members. A single aranea may take on humanoid form and live for years in a humanoid community, never revealing its true nature. Though araneas generally prefer to be left alone, they often prove quite knowledgeable about the ways of magic, and if approached peacefully may be willing to share their expertise for the right price (typically a magic item or some service).
Skilled spellcasters, araneas try to avoid physical combat and use their webs and spells when they can. Rather than kill their enemies, araneas often subdue opponents and hold them for ransom.
Tessenarin coats the entire back of the room in a glittery mess.
Beneath he illusionary form is a multiple eyed beast with a hunched back, not easily blinded.
Aishe sends a bolt right into one of her spider-like leg's as it twitches before going limp. "That was my strong leg..."
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Mrs Pedipalp (-11)
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Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
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Atium finishes his counting. He begins to swing down low at the knees, but stops mid arc and the warhammer goes slack. The wristband attached to the weapon and Atium's hand is the only thing keeping it from clanging to the floor.
Atum stands up straight and the eyes roll to the back of his head. They pause there as others start to act. After the slightest of seconds, the eyes roll back to normal position. Atium seems normal.
Vinas speaks:
"She is the source! Atium, fight it man. Fight it!"
but Atium hears the words magically transformed. Atium! Stop it you idiot. I command you to stop fighting!
and Aishe's compliment is warped too.Vinas, you are correct again as always
To which Atium throws up his hands.
Don't you order me around Vinas. You aren't the leader. And even if the others bow down to you. I am not going to take your better than everyone attitude.
Atium then leaves the room.
I've been the one humping through this underworld, getting stung by swarms and THEY like him best. What total b+++*%~@.
How do I get to the front of this library so I can get the wormwoman.
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Strangely enough Atium leaves the room, heading back downstairs. All alone.
Mrs. Pedipalp smiles. "Seems not all of you have the same resolve to fight back against an elderly old woman." She steps back sending a wave of nightmarish colors cascading over Aishe and Vanyan.
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Mrs Pedipalp (-11)
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Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam)
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
Round: 2
Conditions = -1 cha damage, -4 str damage, -3 wis damage
Weapon Equipped = Crossbow
Regular Bolts = 4/5
Silver Blanch, Cold Iron Bolts = 11/15
Crossbow: Attack: BAB +4, Dex +5, Masterwork +1, (Deadly Aim -2) Damage: +0, (Deadly Aim +4)(crit 19-20 x2)
Melee: Attack: BAB +4 Damage: +0
Grit = 1/2
Lay on Hands = 0/1 (d6)
(damage) vs DC 17 (Rather impressive DC for a first level spell)
He is stunned and blinded for a while I think, as his crossbow clatters to the floor and he stares dumbfounded at the hag - seeing nothing.
Round 2
Vanyan is taking in the scene.
Let's see. A stout old lady turned monster spider, glitter and ghastly colors in nightmarish hues all over the place. And one of their strongest fighters throwing a tantrum and leaving the room? Yes, things stopped making sense a while ago, but this is... special.
Will Save DC 17
Just as he realizes that things aren’t going to well, he is bathed in blinding colors.
rounds stun/blind + 1 round stun
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Vinas gives a curse. Despite the intensity and urgency, he can't bring himself to carelessly toss his blade. He drops it with a wince and draws for the silvered weapon. In a swing reminicent of the iai discipline of Tien Xia, he tries to cut on the draw. , but the technique is awkward, and for naught.
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"Vinas, I do not know what happened to Atium. I will not lie to you, things look grim and dire. However, I swear to you that I will not leave you in this battle. I will fight by your side until the very end. I only hope the others return to their senses soon. Remember if you land a solid blow, focus the rage I am feeling."
With that, Tessenarin draws his bow and begins to sing his angry song, as the party's weapons glow again, gaining magic again. His face looks angry as he sings, and his face is tight and drawn in determination as he lines up his next shot.
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Vinas swings awkwardly as one by one his companions around him either leave or are hindered greatly as both Vanyan and Aishe are blinded and stunned by the slew of colors.
Aishe seems to shake it off fairly quickly. With each blink he can see a little better each time. Tessenarin's anger flares as he draws his bow. Each of your weapons glow with a strong magical force.
Meanwhile Atium continues to walk away.
A bit more confident Mrs Pedipalp skitters back further, her form violently wrenching itself apart, splitting into several copies.
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Mrs Pedipalp (-11; MI 3)
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Vinas (41/43; 1 Dex dam; 1 wis dam)
Tessenarin (23/27; 4 NL; 1 wis dam)
Aishe (22/28; 2 NL; 1 cha dam; 4 str dam; 3 wis dam; Stunned 1 rnd)
Vanyan (26/27; 1 NL; 1 Str dam; 3 wis dam; Blinded/stunned 1 rnds; Stunned 1 rnd)
Atium (35/50; Raging 43/58; 1 wis dam; Barkskin)
Tessenarin lines up and exhales as he releases the arrow, hoping to at least remove one of the duplicates from the battle.
But clearly his anger and perhaps fear of the situation cases him to be way off target, hitting the other side of the room.