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As the shifting forms glides towards Kasimir with pain and disorientation then seeming to find purpose. The spirit of a dwarf raises clenched fists and reaches out to Kasimir.
Dang! That noise was enough to wake the dead!
Wait up. Who have we here? Looks like a bunch Pathfinders.
His empty eye sockets scan the party with a expression of pained memories. Seeing a paladin mixed with a band of scofflaws it speaks.
I was one once...one of them there Pathfinders! Before I was abandoned on an island, left dead with nothing but my eyes left.
I sacrificed it all for the Society you know! And what did it get me? A toast! Oh great! Now it looks like they even let in Asmodeans!?!? No WAY!!!!
He reaches out to touch the priest.
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Surprised he can even touch the living again, he screams in pain as Kasimir touches him back.
The dwarven spirit tries to resist the positive energy.
He then steps up to stay close to the priest as he tries to depart.
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Kasimir and the spirit trade touches, with the spirit clearly taking the worst of the exchange.
34 Rokgurn
28 Crazy
27 Spirit (Damage: 32)
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Prone, Gull: 11, Prone)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Prone, Save vs Bludgeoning needed)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5, Prone)
4 Eagles
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As the entire world seems to go pear-shaped, Hamish and the Seaward Gull are both caught up in it!
Of course, having one's physical form completely discorporated, is not something most people are ready for... nor finally being reassembled. So neither the ship, nor its Captain is prepared for both such things happening.
Hamish hits the ground with a hard thud, momentarily knocking the wind out of him. His feet end up tangled in a small well-manicured hedge, while his face lay in the muddy ground formed from the storm clouds lashing overhead. He moans, and rolls over as he tries to sit up.
A few thoughts race through his mind immediately. The first and foremost being the fate of his ship... though a quick mental query quickly confirms that the Gull is still floating, though judging by Mr. Phips' panicked response, taking on water.
His second thought is that he recognizes where he is. The familiar Wall of Names, only a few paces away.
His third thought, which comes with some dismay, is that the evil artifacts and armor of Vahlo, the deathknight, are only a few paces away as well. Not to mention said armor seemed was humming ominously, infused by the magical energies from the explosion. He could already see the erstwhile Decemvirate member reconstituting inside of it. He wasn't really paying too close attention to what Rokgurn relayed to them earlier, but he was pretty sure being where he was... was bad.
His fourth thought of course, was wondering what happened to his hat... as he realizes the rain is falling directly on his head! He glances around worriedly, trying to spot it. As his head cranes about, trying to find the errant bicorne, a bolt of red energy arcs from Vahlo's armor to strike the Wall of Names a ways behind him. As the spirit forms he makes a mental note of it...
... Then goes back to more important matters, ie: his missing hat!
Of course, that critical task is hampered somewhat, as his mind, already full of random chaotic thoughts, is suddenly assaulted by the spirit's presence!
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Meanwhile, nearly thirty fathoms to port, the Seaward Gull and its crew are having issues of their own.
The forward sail has been completely torn away, the midship one torn in multiple places. The aft mast has completely broken off, collapsing backwards and smashing through the railing and part of the captains cabin. The entire ship lists dangerously to the right, a large hole torn along the starboard side of the hull. It is clearly taking on water, though you're not entirely sure where from, given its on the well manicured lawn of the Lodge grounds.
The crew scramble frantically to keep her afloat. A dozen men work to pump the water out, but can not keep up with how quickly it apparently is coming in. Others work to replace the forward sail, and repair the mainsail.
But despite all the damage, it still seems able to move. One of the crew, up in the crow's nest spots Omrax off in the distance. There is a faint cry of "Man overboard!" and with no captain to say otherwise, it it starts limping its way towards him... though still moving surprisingly quickly.
"The Cap'n says the enemy vessel is up ahead!" Mr. Phips yells at Omrax, one tiny hand pointing towards the western end of the Wall of names. "Get that man out of the water!" He calls to the crew as the Seaward Gull pulls up along side.
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Having no luck locating his hat, Hamish turns his ire towards Vahlo... even though the later probably can't hear him yet.
"Cursed blaggard, that bicorne was gifted to me by Besmara herself!" He growls, angrily. "Will keel haul ya for this!"
Without even bothering to stand, he lifts off the ground, and flies off to the east, towards his ship and the others.
As he nears, he looks back over his shoulder, and utters a quick arcane spell.
Suddenly a dome of solid stone forms around the regenerating Vahlo, sequestering him off from the world.
The party maneuvers as Hamish seals the regenerating undead away from sight.
34 Rokgurn
28 Crazy
27 Spirit (Damage: 32)
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 1/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Prone, Save vs Bludgeoning needed)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
The giant eagles move towards people who they think might need riders one even getting fairly close to the spooky ghost-like figure.
Bombshell starts cursing in a very unladylike fashion. Certain words in Taldane and Gnome and even Goblin are used in inventive combinations but the general gist is that Kasimir needs to get the hell out of the way.
Whisper can only guess that this is the animated memories of fallen Pathfinders. It appears to be able to drain ambition from the living, dealing Cha damage and regales all living creatures within range with retellings of their lives and dreams that have been cut short, the hypnotic effects distracting victims from their tasks and leaving them flatfooted. It appears to have no other abilities or defenses save for incorporealness and channel resistance.
The spirit fails to dodge much of the lightning, although its incorporeal nature protects it from much of the damage.
34 Rokgurn
28 Crazy (Delay)
27 Spirit (Damage: 52)
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 2/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Prone, Save vs Bludgeoning needed)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
Kasimir's double pops at the touch of the dead Pathfinder as Yuri moves to join the party. Nothing appears to change at the stone prison.
34 Rokgurn
28 Crazy (Delay)
27 Spirit (Damage: 52)
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 2/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Save vs Bludgeoning needed)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
Bombshell lets loose as soon as Kasimir gives the go ahead.
"I will do my best but it is your funereal."
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Bombshell flubs several throws, which thankfully pull left instead of right. The spirit avoids the worst of the blasts but the direct hits deal heavy damage.
34 Rokgurn
27 Spirit (Damage: 125)
26 Crazy
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 2/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Save vs Bludgeoning needed)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
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In Auran, Kasimir says “Up with you, get clear!” to his mount.
After swiftly conjuring a duplicate image using the trickery innate to priests of the Dark One, he then backpedals across the water using his air walk ability, once clear of the undead pathfinder? Kasimir thinks of the first few words of his most powerful spell, then waits.
“In the name of the Open Road, I beg you. Cease your fighting, we are all Pathfinders here.”
Diplomacy roll (not counting Eagle’s Splendor, plus bonuses if the ghost is still a member of the society, I’m not sure how our bylaws work vis-a-vis being brought partially back to life?)
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Hamish flies up to the Seaward Gull, just as Omrax sends healing energy into the hull of the ship!
Already, some of the rips in the sails seem to finish getting repaired, and it looks like they almost have an emergency patch on the breach in the side.
The captain pulls a wand as he approaches, and jams it into the broken stump of the aft mast, where it suddenly expands and grows to replace the broken one. As he pulls the broken off section of mast away, which strangely now looks just like his wand, some of the crew swarm the replacement, working on getting a new sail in place there.
"OK men, this battle is not over yet, help take down that spirit, their foul captain is like to break out of his prison at any time!" He yells, directing the Gull on the offensive. "To arms!"
There is a cheer from the crew, and the ship races towards the spirit harassing Kasimir, sailing across both land and air and water with equal aplomb! There is a volley of cannon fire from the longer range forward cannons, small puffs of smoke lost in the wind.
, for /2 damage = 13 damage.
Kasimir's former eagle listens to the cleric's command and flies over the pond away from the spirit. The other two birds stay put waiting to see if anyone would like to ride them.
The spirit discorporates under the Gull's and Yuri's attacks, leaving Kasimir to speak to the wind.
34 Rokgurn
26 Crazy
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 3/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Damage: 4)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
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“Eh. You all saw that, no one can say I did not follow orders. I attempted to negotiate.” states Kasimir, making sure no possible complaint reached his superiors.
Without really thinking about it, he smoothed his hair back into place, and made sure his cloak was not dragging in the lake. “I can turn the stone invisible if you wish a look..”.
Whisper ponders how to be rid of the Death Knight permanently. Is there a process to destroy or purify his armor?
Bombshell shakes her head about her past dreadful performances and advances closer to Vahlo in case he is able to escape.
There is a muffled sound from within the dome, but no sign of breaching.
34 Rokgurn
26 Crazy
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 3/4)[/b]
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Damage: 4)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
The eagles stay put waiting for a rider.
A game of hide the hat kicks off as the party prepares for Vahlo to appear again.
34 Rokgurn
26 Crazy
23 Hamish (Damage: 52, Gull: 11, Flatfooted 3/4)
21 Vahlo
16 Yuri (Damage: 4)
11 Kasimir (Damage: 5)
10 Omrax (Damage: 5)
4 Eagles
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"Sounds like he's trying to breach." Hamish points out, glancing towards where Vahlo is trapped.
He again uses his wand on the Gull, then sends the ship over to prepare for the next round.
The damage to the ships hull seems almost fully repaired!
He then flies along behind, digging out some of the potions gifted to them by the from earlier.
"It ain't rum, but when the thirst hits you." He mutters. "Perhaps if I mix the two..." He starts looking for his backup stash.
As Rokgurn's spell completes. A large Earth Elemental appears near the stone barrier erected by Hamish. Rokgurn speaks a few words in a guttural language and then the creature glides through the barrier of stone as if it was water.
Bombshell sees what is going on and shrugs.
"Smoke 'em if you got 'em"
She reaches into her pocket and draws the party's cure wand and jumps up to tap the Gull.