Kali full attacks the no longer turtle lady.
If a hit:
If a hit:
If opponent grabbed:
If a hit:
The phoenix lashes out as Boswick enters its threatened space. [ooc]take 17 damage.
The phoenix then strikes out at Lt as he moves away, but misses. He then quickly heals his mantis.
Kali reaches out and snatches the caster off the cliff and holds on tight.
The blue scally takes a defensive posture and continues to get the dust out of his eyes.
Geppa: 37/84/ grappled
blue-blinded 53/68
Teko-143/157
Bold May Act
Scally
Voros
Teko
Dr Strang
Geppa
Phoenix
LT
Boswick
Theodric-staggered 2/4
Lavode
Voros avoids the flames radiating off of the Phoenix. The bite he can not.
Voros easily hits the caster with in Kali's grasp. The explosive force melts her face. The ring continues to glow red.
The armored man shouts,"Damn you all" as he sees the female goes limp.
The phoenix's flames lick and burn the armored man. He then pushes past Theo and moves to retrieve his weapon.
Theo takes the opening and lays him open.
The phoenix calls out to the group in celestial. "She is dead. Take possession of the ring."
blue-blinded 53/68
Teko-97/157
Bold May Act
Scally
Voros
Teko
Dr Strang
Phoenix
LT
Boswick
Theodric-staggered 2/4
Lavode
Once Dr Strang removes the ring and slips it on his finger. He feels a mental link form with the Phoenix. It's form changes from a raven to that of a true phoenix.
Bold May Act
Scally
Voros
Teko-prone
Dr Strang
Phoenix
LT
Boswick
Theodric-staggered 2/4
Lavode
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Satisfied to see the damned warrior tripping over his extended falcata, Theodric does not let him hit the stone floor before attempting to ram his buckler into the man's jaw!
plus free Bull Rush (if size Large or less) using attack roll vs. opponent CMD (push backwards 5 ft. + 5 ft. per 5 pts. of exceedance over CMD)
The attempt is clumsy, and much of the blow is deflected on the man's pauldron... alas, Theodric's buckler shoulder is still numb and his muscles are not responding to his wishes...
Theo backhands the man with his buckler, forcing him over the edge of the cliff.
blue-blinded 53/68
Teko-92/157
The Phoenix dismisses his aura and lands in front of Dr Strang. He then bow his head and says in a clear voice, "I am Zeliax and I am yours to command as you hold the ring."
Yes. Allow me to take the ring and destroy it. This will ensure that no one can ever control me. Zeliax opens his beak, waiting for an answer.
The phoenix closes its beak around the ring. In one smooth motion it throws its head back and swallows the ring. I may not be able to leave this cave, at least, you have given me this small freedom The massive phoenix flaps its wings and returns to the bottom of the chasm.
Once the phoenix returns to its roost, the group recomposes and heals themselves, they continue to the other way out of the cave.
A thin, winding passage leads up a steep incline from the massive cavern below to a dead end that is clearly the obscured side of a secret door. The door stands ajar just a crack, but appears to be built into the altar of a small private chapel. Light from stained glass windows above the altar suggests that you’ve reached the surface. Within the secret door, on your side of the chapel, a rough red cloth cloak, heavily stained with blood, and the headdress of the Red Raven hang from a wooden peg in the wall. A basin of water nearby is tinged red and a fresh pot of red paint sits next to the basin.
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Voros nods as Theodric gives the phoenix his freedom back.
"Noble thing. Thank you." he says at the man.
He then goes towards Dr. Strang and gives him his own wand of pathfindery feel good.
He also drinks an extract to feel more heroic and a green and oozy substance. The tiefling's movements seem really more graceful now.
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Theodric picks up the fine longsword he disarmed from the armored man, and hands it to Boswick, "There. I believe longswords are your specialty yes? perhaps this could serve as a decent backup weapon if you somehow loses yours... at least until we return to the Grand Lodge..."
Handing his cure stick to Dr. Strang, Theodric lets the resourceful man handle his wounds.
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Having used up the last of my cure wand I resort to the last few spell slots to heal up myself and Kali.
Heal myself
Heal Kali
"The next magic shop where I have a little Exchange influence, I need to see about picking up a new wand of cure light wounds."
"That fight took a lot out of us, it would be nice to rest and recover spells after the day we've had so far. Also keep in mind that the Red Raven guy that I shot at earlier at the lodge had just finished killing the Venture Captain then vanished, so I'm not exactly in the talking mood with him."
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... so I'm not exactly in the talking mood with him."[/b]
Understood. However, we were sent primarily to learn not to avenge. And it is difficult to learn much from a corpse. Also the other VC's seemed ... uncertain about the supposed victim. Almost as if they suspect he might have done something to deserve the hit.
The secret door from the tunnel leading down into the Raven’s Roost opens into the false facade of an altar in an austere chapel dedicated to Abadar, Master of the First Vault. Numerous lit candles flicker from shelves built into the whitewashed walls, which extend thirty feet to end in what must be some sort of spire or steeple. The upper walls of the structure bear huge stained-glass windows. From the light illuminating their colorful scenes it’s clear you’ve emerged onto the surface.
Two huge double doors on the far wall, about 20 feet away, stand open just a crack, revealing a sliver of the courtyard beyond. Several figures throng the yard, jeering and yelling. Inside the chapel, though, all is quiet.
As you approach the door to peak through the crack.
More than a dozen angry Galtan citizens throng the narrow courtyard of the keep, crowding around a tall wooden guillotine erected on the far end. Four tall, gaunt human men wearing long gray coats and armed with sturdy halberds patrol the angry Mob, keeping the peace while at the same time cheering along with the bloodthirsty crowd. Howls of “off
with his head!”[/]b and [b]“death to the noble traitor!” emerge from the loud din of the rabble. A richly garbed man wearing an absurd hat festooned with ribbons and badges looks down on the crowd from atop the courtyard wall, unfurling a scroll and preparing to speak. As the crowd shifts to reveal the guillotine, the focus of all the anger becomes clear. Kneeling in the mud, his neck exposed to the guillotine’s blade, is a dark-haired human man dressed in familiar red leather armor.
“Aric of Halvon,” screams the hat-wearing man atop the courtyard wall. “You stand accused as an enemy of the Red Revolution and a sworn foe of the People of Galt. By my decree, you are required to grant us the magical password that grants access to Montrose Keep, so that the ill-gotten gains of your evil nobility can be distributed to the good people of Galt!”
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"Oh my." Strang mutters, at the site in the courtyard beyond. "To execute a man with no legal proceedings seems exorbitant"
"Though the irony of this Red Raven persona spouting just such ideals to the people... only to fall victim to them himself, seems fitting somehow."
He glances over at Lavode, as the man expresses his intent. "As soon as he stops being there, they will search here." He glances around the small chapel they are currently concealed in. "We are a little bottled up at the moment."
He shrugs slightly.
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Yes, whether the man deserve this mob justice is irrelevant to us, we need to question him about Adril's murder. I suggest Lavode execute your plan, and save the man from execution! Then we'll retreat to the cavern to do the questioning. If the Grey Gardeners are smart enough to find us, we can face them there, where we may even have the aid of our new Phoenix friend. Boswick blurts quickly knowing time is of the essence.
Boswick draws the Pale Maiden just in case.
Lavode vanishes from sight.
The man on top of wall continues to shout at the man kneeling at guillotine. "Give us the password that will allow us to enter your keep so we end your treacherous ways."
Lavode, unknown to the Grey Gardener's, appears behind the man. He nods subtly his response to Lavode.
Him and Lavode then teleport back to the chapel.
"What! Where did the traitor go?" Everyone hears from the courtyard. "Fan out search the grounds"
Anyone peaking through the crack can see the confusion as the Gardeners look through the crowd. The two guards by the main doors to the keep open them and searches the perimeter. The man by the guillotine and walking in the crowd head towards the chapel.
The judge begins to walk down the stairs.
Inside the chapel, the man breaks his silence, "I appreciate the rescue. Wasn't expecting it from the Society though. No time to discuss things. We may have company soon?"
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"Yes Kali can carry him. She can toss him in the saddle behind me."
To our captive: "My companion is going to grab you now to carry you with us, try to keep quiet and don't act like prey. She is kind of hungry and any little squeals might make her think you're fair game."
We will try to be sneaky on our way out.
with
The group of explorers make their way back into the tunnels, the man on the back of the giant mantis. He doesn't put up any struggle.
Once back in the tunnels, he takes the moment to talk. "Like I said before, I misjudged the your character. Well after seeing how a leader like Adril handles business, I assumed the rest were like him" He the moves his wrist. "as you can see, I am not armed. Do you think you cut these bindings?'
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While heading for the caves; Lavode mutters, The keep has magical protections. Otherwise it wouldn't need a password to get in. I would consider it likely that it would also have protections against magical entry. Also, I am getting somewhat low on magical energy to attempt spells that might not succeed. Maybe onto the roof for an entry from the top?
To our guest, Unarmed does not mean safe. You are an assassin who butchered a host of unarmed and innocent servants while murdering your target. Of course we're not going to cut you loose.
"I only assassinated my target, who was far from innocent, if you can to untie me, I will explain." he then looks down with remorse, "the others were collateral damage. Unfortunate, but true."
"Once the execution mob leaves or dealt with, I have proof of Adril's treacherous ways in my keep."
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"You killed far more then one person." Strang retorts. "Your lack of concern is telling."
You can tell the doctor is not at all pleased with what the man is saying, or how he has acted to this point.
"And though Adril's involvement might be in question, you will have to answer for all the others."
He is not in support of untying the man. He can talk just fine while bound.
"Very well, if you are so opposed. I will tell you what I know." Red Raven explains that his investigation proves that Adril Hestram murdered the previous lord of the Raven’s estate in Edme, and that he and some very unwholesome associates are up to no good in the Maze of the Open
Road, striking at sites throughout Golarion for unknown purposes. "I am not sure who is other targets were. But, it is assumed that they are all high profile and somehow connected. Again, I have note and the map of the maze in my keep. if you would just take me back there, I can show you."