Jack clicks the heels of his winged boots and flies to a spot near the edge of the roof from which his bardic performance and discordant voice can benefit the entire team.
Zelekhut AOO on Valho's mount (he was within 10' melee range by decree 'Place it within melee distance.')
HALT! Heathen!
The inevitable's chains lash out at the ghostly mount, the damage from it causing the creature to dissolve into a blast of wispy mist. Surprisingly, Vahlo does not fall from the mount and remains hovering in the air. He continues advancing forward to perform his attack.
MARCUS! Watch out!
Invoking a divine interference! -1 on attack of re-roll of sword strike
Round 1:
Jack
Vahlo
Gerdur
Hugo
Charleston
Marcus (-86, 5 Negative Levels, Fort DC 27 vs Stun and Fort DC 26 vs Staggered)
Geatan (-30)
Fish-face (-17)
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Hugo assesses the situation and determines his optimal course of actions under the circumstances.
He flies forward 15' feet (move action,drawing a rod), gaining some altitude from the sloped roof.
Marcus, I was unable to save you, but will try as I might to aid you.
He calls upon Abadar for some divine healing.
positive (standard, should reach Geatan and Marcus)
and then point his hand with holy symbol and calls a beam of searing light to spring forth towards Vahlo (swift-rod)
Abadar heal us and blast this heathen!
on Vahlo
vs SR (if any)
Blast of light
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The whip snaps to a halt after flying a couple feet.
That was quite the blow.
Marcus drifts upward, out of his enemies reach, before pulling the whip back to his hand.
Let's see if I can return the favor.
Wary of taking another pair of blows Marcus adopts his most defensive stance.
Be carves a trio of wounds into his arm before cracking his whip down at Vahlo.
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You have trained a good time. Vahlo.
Why he doesn't have a cloak of wind? That his my weakness.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
Inspire Courage: Allies gain a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls and a +3 morale bonus on saving throws vs charm and fear effects.
Discordant Voice:
Melee - Allies within 30ft of Jack deal an extra d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. Damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal.
Ranged - Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30ft of Jack.
Good Hope Allies have +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Gerdur cries out in anger and leaps from the roof, his wings unfolding as he goes! He attacks the daemon first!
Gerdur finds that he is only barely able to navigate through the blustering winds buffeting the roof as he darts forward to engage the daemon before him. As he moves forward, the daemon's unnaturally sinuous neck flashes out and bites Gerdur; draining away some of his life force along with damaging him! The daemon's jaws latch onto Gerdur, and drag him into the creature's embrace as it begins to grapple him!
Zed the Zelekhut will engage the other outsider or Vahlo , whichever is closer in 10’ reach
The inevitable's first lash misses Vahlo as it slashes through the air. Its second attack potentially strikes the man as a critical attack, but he uses his armor to soften the blow into a regular strike. However, as the second attack lands, Vahlo's triple-spired helm glimmers with an otherworldly light and blasts out a thirty-foot radius wave of damaging purple energy!
He calls upon Abadar for some divine healing.
As Hugo calls upon his divine connection to Abadar, he feels a malign presence exuding from Vahlo that attempts to interfere with his ability! Fortunately, the power of Hugo's faith is able to resist the force and call upon the divine power. The priest of Abadar then fires off a ray of pure light at Vahlo, the spell arcing through the air and piercing through an unseen veil of resistance surrounding the man. As it is about to strike, however, the ray makes an abrupt 90-degree turn unnaturally and is absorbed into the stained blade held in Vahlo's hands! The blade now glows with a malevolent red light that pulses with an unseen rhythm.
Charleston weaves his hands to conjure forth abjurative magic energy, speaking several words of arcane power to shape it into his intention. He unleashes a blast of magic towards the daemon, puncturing the spell through the creature's spell resistance with the force of his will. The magic attempts to force the daemon from the Material Plane, the creature's form flickering briefly in and out of reality. Unfortunately, the daemon manages to maintain its grip on the Material and re-solidifies in place.
Almost forgot
Fort: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
Fort: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20
+4 if it's a pain effect, otherwise I just did exactly none of that.
Marcus does exactly nothing of what he was intending as he becomes stunned for 3 rounds and staggered for 5 rounds! He still manages to maintain his elevation through his condition as he weapon continues to dangle down from his weapon cord.
I don't know how many malus i do have in this fight so can you help me with this gm?
You have trained a good time. Vahlo.
Geatan fires his volley of arrows through the whistling winds around him. The multi-shot attack that arrives first turns unnaturally at a sharp angle towards the man's buckler, then ricochets off of the shield and flies off into the distance! All of the other arrows except the fourth one land on Vahlo, causing him to grunt loudly as an odd black and red ichor begins to seep from his wounds. As time advances forward, the roiling thunderstorm intensifies and lets out a deafening thunderclap that blasts the roof with its sound as pouring rains begin to pelt the area!
Round 2:
Need DC 25 Fortitude Save from all to avoid becoming deafened for 4 rounds
Jack
Vahlo (-126)
Gerdur (1 negative level, grappled)
Hugo
Charleston
Marcus (-47, Stunned 3 rounds, Staggered 5 rounds, 5 Negative Levels, DC 25 Will save for 1/2 of 28 damage)
Geatan
Fish-face (-12, grappling)
The daemon releases Gerdur from its grasp, and then unleashes a flurry of attacks on him; landing four strikes that all drain further energy from the gnome's life-force! The daemon heals from the energy it drained and re-engages its grapple as well, once again restraining Gerdur in its embrace.
Round 2:
Need DC 25 Fortitude Save from all except Marcus/Hugo to avoid becoming deafened for 4 rounds
Jack
Vahlo (-126)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels, grappled)
Hugo
Charleston
Marcus (-47, Stunned 3 rounds, Staggered 5 rounds, 5 Negative Levels, DC 25 Will save for 1/2 of 28 damage)
Geatan
Fish-face (Grappling)
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Jack avoids the worst of the thunderclap's effects.
Clutching his lesser quicken metamagic rod in his gloved hand, the bard wags a finger at the daemon, "Oh no you didn't!" He swiftly casts purging finale and with a flourish, immediately ends his bardic performance, removing the stunned condition on Marcus.
The echoes of his song linger, still inspiring the team. Then he points a finger at the astradaemon again and speaks a terrible resonating word of power, @#$% you, Daemon!", setting up potentially lethal vibrations in the foul creature.
On the first round, the target takes 5d6 points of sonic damage and is staggered for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the staggered effect.
On the second round, the target takes 5d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
On the third round, the target takes 10d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1d4+1 rounds. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
The resonating word has no power after the third round, even if the spell’s duration is increased.
As Jack casts his purging finale, he feels the oppressive aura emanating from Vahlo press against his magic; but the bard is able to push through the effect! The powerful word cast against the daemon damages it, but the creature resists its other effects...for now!
Vahlo quickly touches himself as his hand is wreathed in purple light, healing some of his wounds. He then unleashes a series of strikes against Marcus, with only one of them landing against him. As he strikes, Vahlo's blade is both wreathed in the malign purple energy...as well as the divine light that originally came from Hugo's searing light! Marcus' body is wracked from damage from blade, unholy, and holy sources in what can only be a terrible day for him! Vahlo then adjusts downward 5 feet through the air for better protection from the archer up on the roof.
Round 2:
Jack
Vahlo (-101)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels, grappled, DC 25 Fort vs. Deaf)
Hugo
Charleston (DC 25 Fort vs. Deaf)
Marcus (-95, Staggered 4 rounds, 5 Negative Levels, DC 27 Fort Save vs. Stun x 3 rounds)
Geatan (DC 25 Fort vs. deaf)
Fish-face (-11, Grappling)
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”Attack the outsider! “
The Zelekhut its assault on The grappling daemon
Zelekhut
for
trip vs CMD
Zelekhut
for
trip vs CMD
Z=AC24/115HP+DR10/Chaotic+SR20
Having lost sight of Vahlo , Hugo determines Marcus is in most dire need and moves in to cast heal on him
vs aura
And will use immediate to cast liberating command on gerdur
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Flying down to the opposite side of the Zelekhut to get a clear view. With all targets insight Charleston begins arcane chanting while using a white powder material component to enhance the spell.
Chain Lightning with dweomer's essence material component main target Vahlo's mount ref save dc 25, secondary targets Vahlo and daemon ref save dc 23
"Attack the outsider!"
Both of the inevitable's attacks land on the daemon, the zelekhut's infallible sight piercing the visual effect of the daemon's defenses. The inevitable's lashes don't appear to do much to the creature, the daemon's physical defenses reducing much of the damage. The inevitable's attempts to trip the daemon seem ineffective, as the flying daemon merely spins briefly in the air before reorienting upright!
Chain Lightning with dweomer's essence material component main target Vahlo's mount ref save dc 25, secondary targets Vahlo and daemon ref save dc
Charleston's magic lashes out, its bolts of lightning attempting to wrack Vahlo and the daemon with its power. Vahlo merely laughs as he appears completely immune to the spell's damage, while the daemon surprisingly dodges much of the lightning despite clutching a wriggling gnome at the same time.
Round 2:
Jack
Vahlo (-101)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels, grappled, DC 25 Fort vs. Deaf, Escape Artist with +20 Bonus)
Hugo
Charleston
Marcus (Staggered 4 rounds, 5 Negative Levels)
Geatan (DC 25 Fort vs. deaf)
Fish-face (-50, Grappling)
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Géatan Émond does a 5 foot into the air with his wing. If it doesn't help against Vahlo, he will attack the other outsider.
The Thunder doesn't affect as he as met Raginori.
and of fire and [/dice]2d6[/dice]of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
andof fire and of sonic.
Inspire Courage: Allies gain a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls and a +3 morale bonus on saving throws vs charm and fear effects.
Discordant Voice:
Melee - Allies within 30ft of Jack deal an extra d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. Damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal.
Ranged - Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30ft of Jack.
Good Hope Allies have +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Hugo's command, while infused with the divine authority of Abadar, doesn't seem sufficient to grant Gerdur the ability to break from the daemon's embrace. Finding himself in an increasingly uncomfortable position, he clicks he boots together; causing him to vanish with a pop of displaced air, and resulting in him appear behind Hugo up on the roof.
Géatan Émond does a 5 foot into the air with his wing.
Geatan fires another fusillade of arrows at Vahlo, the projectiles almost cannily curving in flight to arc around the annoying eave of the roof. Vahlo deflects the multi-shot with his shield, with the following and last attack landing on him.
The daemon, now lacking a gnomish target, orients on Marcus and unleashes a flurry of attacks on him! It manages to land a bite and a claw, the daemon latching onto him with its bite attack and draining away more of his life force!
Round 3:
Jack
Vahlo (-185)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels)
Hugo
Charleston
Marcus (-12, Staggered 4 rounds, 7 Negative Levels, grappled)
Geatan
Fish-face (-50, grappling)
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As the terrible lethal vibrations continue to wrack the astradaemon, the bard resumes his song, still inspiring the team.
"Maybe this will work." Calling upon the spell-like abilities of an azata-blooded aasimar, Jack casts glitterdust at the astradaemon. Careful to avoid Marcus and hoping to mitigate the creature's concealment and possibly blind it, as well, the spell erupts in a cloud of golden particles, covering the daemon.
On the first round, the target takes 5d6 points of sonic damage and is staggered for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the staggered effect.
On the second round, the target takes 5d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
On the third round, the target takes 10d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1d4+1 rounds. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
The resonating word has no power after the third round, even if the spell’s duration is increased.
"Maybe this will work." Calling upon the spell-like abilities of an azata-blooded aasimar, Jack casts glitterdust at the astradaemon.
The daemon covers its eyes in time to avoid the blinding part of Jack's spell, though the creature is now coated in a scintillating layer of shiny dust. Oddly enough, the visual effect causing the daemon's blurriness now reflects the glitterdust; causing the creature to flicker back and forth like an abyssal disco ball!
Vahlo touches himself again, causing a brief flare of purple energy to heal some of his wounds. He adjusts upward five feet, then suddenly begins lunging upwards to attempt to strike Hugo with an abruptly increased range of reach! The false Decemvirate surprises Hugo with a critical strike and another lesser one when least expected, the first strike of the blade conducting the damaging purple light to wrack Hugo's frame!
Round 3:
Jack
Vahlo (-163)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels)
Hugo (-115, Fort DC 27 vs Stun and Fort DC 26 vs Staggered)
Charleston
Marcus (-12, Staggered 3 rounds, 7 Negative Levels, grappled)
Geatan
Fish-face (-50, grappling)
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Flying below the action close to the tower and up next to Marcus and Hugo avoiding Vahlo's reach. When matching the height of the two and reaching out his hands.
" One way trip slightly out of danger! Well if your willing..... no I don't think you want to stay right here. I'll cover you until your ready to go back in."
Defensively casting Dimension Door from his Wizard spell list. Concentration check cannot fail DC 23 for 4th level spell.
Teleporting onto the top of the tower near Géatan rotating the landing to place the others farther away from danger.
Resonating Word Round 2: Sonic Damage and Stunned for 1 round. Fortitude DC20 for half and negates stunned: 5d6 ⇒ (4, 3, 3, 6, 3) = 19
GM, I think this got overlooked.
The building vibrations within the daemon reverberate strongly, causing the creature to drop Marcus from its grasp!
"I think the daemon is using displacement to avoid most of our attacks."
Hugo will react with a divine interference on the first attack.
"Abadar deflect his strike!" reroll first successful (20) attack at -2
The force of Abadar's power softens the blow inflicted against Hugo, converting the attack from a critical strike to a regular one instead!
The Zelekhut will adjust and continue to strike the daemon with its chains
Both of its blows land on the stunned daemon, dealing the creature a bit of damage that manages to get past its defenses!
Round 3:
Jack
Vahlo (-163)
Gerdur (-31, 5 negative levels)
Hugo (-59) and friend
Charleston
Marcus (-12, Staggered 3 rounds)
Geatan
Fish-face (-106, stunned 1 round)
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Hugo sighs with relief despite the considerable pain.
Abadar prevails! Now heal the injuries not prevented!
He steps (fly) back 5' and calls upon Abadar to channel positive healing into him and his allies (excluding the two enemies if it matters)
vs Aura?
Hanging onto his quicken spell rod, he casts spear of purity at the daemon.
vs SR
He launches a quick bolt of white light
for vs Evil Outsider.
Ready for emergency evac! he nods to Charleston.
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It is more easy than i thought., realises Gaétan as he attack Vahlo.
of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
and of fire and of sonic.
Inspire Courage: Allies gain a +3 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls and a +3 morale bonus on saving throws vs charm and fear effects.
Discordant Voice:
Melee - Allies within 30ft of Jack deal an extra d6 points of sonic damage with successful weapon attacks. Damage stacks with other energy damage a weapon might deal.
Ranged - Projectile weapons bestow this extra damage on their ammunition, but the extra damage is dealt only if the projectile hits a target within 30ft of Jack.
Good Hope Allies have +2 morale bonus on saving throws, attack rolls, ability checks, skill checks, and weapon damage rolls.
Gerdur cries out in RAGE and flies/charges the daemon!
The gnome's raging strike lands on the stunned daemon, dealing it a powerful blow!
Abadar prevails! Now heal the injuries not prevented!
Hugo is able to power through the oppressive aura, his ability going off as intended.
Hanging onto his quicken spell rod, he casts spear of purity at the daemon.
The spear of light flies true, but then ricochets off of an invisible force just inches from the daemon; the spell flying off into the distance above before dissipating harmlessly.
It is more easy than i thought., realises Gaétan as he attack Vahlo.
Vahlo deflects the first multi-shot, but is then struck by 3 of the 4 subsequent attacks that follows. He staggers visibly after the 2nd arrow, and collapses after the 3rd! His body sags, and begins to slowly float down to the next roof below his position.
As this occurs, the floating disk of red energy above the roof the group is currently located on begins to fluctuate wildly; the magic giving off chaotic bolts of red lightning that arc through the air between Vahlo's descending corpse, his helmet, and the weapon his hand still clutches!
Round 4:
Jack
Vahlo (-282)
Gerdur (-5, 5 negative levels)
Hugo (-33) and friend
Charleston
Marcus (Staggered 2 rounds)
Geatan
Fish-face (-151, stunned 1 round)
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The terrible lethal vibrations increase with a crescendo, continuing to wrack the astradaemon, and the bard inspires the team with his song.
Observing the floating disk of red energy above the roof beginning to fluctuate wildly and to give off chaotic bolts of red lightning that arc through the air between Vahlo's descending corpse, his helmet, and the weapon his hand still clutches, Jack warns everyone.
"Vahlo's ritual is spiraling out of control. Whatever he was intending has a very high possibility of discharging violent magical energy in a random direction; most likely causing a very large amount of damage to something wherever it lands. It's possible to control these wild magical energies, through potentially conventional and unconventional means."
"We have a few seconds before something bad happens. All of us can attempt something to mitigate/drain/prevent/stop the ritual blast from going off. Things that realistically will help will be easier, unrealistic things might be harder."
Jack throughs caution to the wind and flies after the floating corpse of Vahlo. When he reaches the traitor, he removes the man's helmet, guessing it might provide some link in the ritual's chain.
The target must save once each round on your turn, and the effects grow stronger for each saving throw the creature fails.
On the first round, the target takes 5d6 points of sonic damage and is staggered for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the staggered effect.
On the second round, the target takes 5d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1 round. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
On the third round, the target takes 10d6 points of damage and is stunned for 1d4+1 rounds. A successful save halves the damage and negates the stunning effect.
The resonating word has no power after the third round, even if the spell’s duration is increased.
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Hugo nods at Jack. Understood.
Hugo considers options, not sure how to dispel or contain the blast.
Apply any other changes or actions and then I will try to contain the blast if those are not successful.
He delays for other's attempts and then will try to encase the disk in a wall of stone (if that is possible) and flies back as far has he can afterwards.
Jack throughs caution to the wind and flies after the floating corpse of Vahlo. When he reaches the traitor, he removes the man's helmet, guessing it might provide some link in the ritual's chain.
UMD: 1d20 + 26 ⇒ (15) + 26 = 41
Jack removes the helmet from Vahlo's head quite easily, the lightning continuing to arc from the ritual disk above; resulting in an odd vibrating sensation from the helmet now in the bard's hands. The man's corpse wavers for a brief moment after the helmet is removed, and actually shrinks down from a human appearance to that of a shriveled desiccated halfling! The stained sword clatters to the ground from the halfling's hands; the lighting from the ritual continuing to arc between the disk, helmet, and sword in an unusual light display.
Gerdur screams again in incoherent rage and continues to smash that Daemon!
Gerdur is only able to land his first strike on the flickering, stunned daemon; though it certainly is looking exceptionally injured now!
free falling off the roof as far as I can without splatting myself on the ground. Hoping to disarm Vahlo next round.
Marcus finds his job incredibly easy, as the sword is now laying on the surface of the roof below with a now mini-Vahlo's body next to it. In fact, he actually is able to pick it up if he wishes; his nerves settling for a brief moment as he lands.
Round 4:
Jack (Pending Clarification)
Vahlo (-282)
Gerdur (-5, 5 negative levels)
Hugo (-33, delayed action) and friend
Charleston
Marcus (Staggered 2 rounds, pending clarification)
Geatan
Fish-face (-184, stunned 1 round)
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Having removed the helmet from Vahlo's skull, he'd don it, attempting to use his skill with magic devices to activate it, in the hope that doing so would enable him to exercise some control over the ritual magic before all hope is lost.
Resonating Word Round 3: Sonic Damage and Stunned for d4+1 rounds. Fortitude DC20 for half and negates stunned: 10d6 ⇒ (3, 1, 2, 6, 4, 4, 4, 5, 4, 6) = 39 damage; d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 rounds stunned
Out of the corner of his eye, Jack glances back at the astradaemon, wondering how it's faring from the effects of his resonating word.
Having removed the helmet from Vahlo's skull, he'd don it, attempting to use his skill with magic devices to activate it, in the hope that doing so would enable him to exercise some control over the ritual magic before all hope is lost.
Out of the corner of his eye, Jack glances back at the astradaemon, wondering how it's faring from the effects of his resonating word.
The daemon appears to be jamming with the rhythm, because it is stunned for another round!
Hugo nods to Zed as the inevitable continues to strike the daemon with its chain arms.
The inevitable slashes the daemon to pieces, the creature weakened enough by the rockin' tunes reverberating in its skull to fall to the chain-lashing attacks!
Fortitude: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26
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On the ritual
Looking around with the city of Absalom in every direction and the Grand Lodge right bellow.
"The safest path to direct it is up!"
Flying up closer to the ritual while pulling out a handful of gold coins. Casting Fire Snake using the gold as a material component. A golden snake of fire appears in a bright flash from Charleston's staff. Starting right next to the disk and up past it circling around like a large spring after reaching its make length hissing and leaving behind a gold coil to try and help direct the energy upward.
Using Spellcraft and gold coins to augment fire snake and try to create an escape path of the energy of the ritual.
The attempts by Geatan, Charleston, Marcus, and Jack appear to weaken some of the violent energy coming out of the ritual disk floating in the air. Abruptly, the energy seems to reach a critical point of destabilization as it quickly shrinks to a dense, blinding point of crimson light. The fabric of reality in the entire area of the spire seems to warp and weft as an unseen force seems to inexorably pull everything towards the point of light above! All of the individuals in the area, loose items and corpses, and chunks of the roof are irresistibly sucked into the light in the air; instantly vaporizing everything into a brief moment of nothingness!
The sensation of floating in an empty void for several seconds is accompanied by a violent feeling of being flung in a random direction at high speeds. Reality abruptly reasserts itself shortly thereafter as all of the vaporized objects and creatures are reassembled and dumped violently on the ground back in the Grand Lodge!
In the brief second after reappearing, it becomes evident that the ritual has deposited everyone next to an obsidian black stone wall that winds its way through a pleasant garden path in the Grand Lodge. While difficult to see, the etched writing on the stone wall in the distance makes it evident that this is the Wall of Names, the monument to Pathfinders who have died in the past.
The corpse of the daemon is nowhere to be seen, while the shriveled halfling corpse of Vahlo lies slumped against the Wall to the north. The helmet worn on Jack's head and the stained sword in Marcus' hands still crackle slightly with the red energy, and both items are vibrating uncomfortably. Beyond these observations, nothing else appears out of the ordinary within sight.