Looking up a the zombie giants as they step forward, the monk shrugs slightly as he continues helping the others mow through them.
Round 4
Seeing that his companions are more then capable of handling their current foes, the hunter attempts to see if there's anyone else around that migh indicate their controller.
Round 3
Jorne and Quince put some decent damage done to the zombie before them. Dinenen fights beside Quince cutting into the flesh before him. The zombies swing their huge arms but Jorne and Quince easily dodge the attacks.
Vs. Quince
2
Round 4
Jorne finishes off the zombie before him. Another zombie comes down to fight as the other one swings its arms to strike but Quince deftly dodges it.
Vs. Quince
Round 3
He activates his gloves with a simple word acid in Draconic. He then strikes out twice with his flaming blade, dodging claws and returning blows in return.
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
Round 4
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
Round 4
Both of the zombies are hurt with lots of slashes from your group, neither of them drop. The claws and bites miss their targets.
An inky cloud of smoke from which two pale arms ending in murderous claws extend comes from the mountain wall at the end of the round.
plus Fort DC 17 to negate wisdom damage.
Jorne gets hit once from one of the zombie's claws though the blood quickly stops flowing. The shadow comes straight to Quince ignoring the closer target of Dinenen. It strikes and hits Quince with its claw...
One more of these creatures appear as if from the very walls of the mountain. It is an inky cloud of smoke from which two pale arms ending in murderous claws extend.
When a soul eater is summoned to the Material Plane, it creates a mental link between itself and the caster who summoned it. If the soul eater’s assigned target dies before the soul eater can devour its soul, the soul eater returns at full speed to the caster and attacks him. Likewise, if the soul eater is defeated in battle (but not slain) by its target, the creature returns to the caster and attacks him.
Vs. Quince
plus Fort DC 17 to negate wisdom damage.
plus Fort DC 17 to negate wisdom damage.
Vs. Dinenen
plus Fort DC 17 to negate wisdom damage.
The shadow strikes out at Quince twice. The other new shadow that emerged last round quickly charges its target, Dinenen. Dinenen and Quince each get hit once, the strikes don't do much damage, The zombies continue to claw and bite at Jorne and Quince to no avail.
Round 5
He strikes out twice with his flaming blade, dodging claws and returning blows in return cutting another of the zombies to the ground. The ground is now very slick with pools of rancid blood.
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
Round 5 & 6
The red haired elf sees which one is more of a threat and moves towards that.
His magical enchanted staff sweeping towards it after studying it's very movements and attack patterns.
With a swift pounce like a panther, he strikes out at the one attacking Dinenen.
Seeing the balance of the fight shift slightly Quince lets out a howl shifting into a half fox form, bushy golden red tail peeks from under his cloak as he moves. He lays into the zombie.
Seeing the apparently incorporeal opponent strike at the noble, Dinenen moves to assist.
Being hit by the new addition, Dinenen is forced to turn his attention to something a little more personal.
St. John moves into postion into the line and attacks.
Round 5
Dinenen hits with his first strike, 7 damage. St. John Smythe hits and damages the zombie cutting it deep but it does not confirm, 16 damage. Quince rages and transforms, he slashes and slams his shield into the zombie, 24 damage. They take down the zombie but another one takes its place. Jorne hits the zombie taking it down. The last two zombie giants move into place and strike out.
The zombie attacking Jorne, misses him each time.
The zombie attacking St. John,
The zombie claws St. John for 14 damage.
Round 6
Dinenen turns to the creature attacking him and hits with his first strike, 5 damage. Quince hits the shadow attacking him, solidly hitting twice dealing 21 damage. Lykan misses with his staff.
The zombie claws St. John for 14 damage. The soul eater attacking Quince misses with both claws, though the new soul eater sinks its claw deep into Dinenen.
The zombie attacking Jorne, misses him each time.
The zombie attacking St. John,
Soul Eater Vs. Quince 61/82
Soul Eater vs. Dinenen 77/82
vs. Quince
/19–20 plus Fort DC 17.
/19–20 plus Fort DC 17.
vs. Dinenen
/19–20 plus Fort DC 17.
Round 7
Round 6
He strikes out twice with his flaming blade, dodging claws and aims to strike down the darkness.
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
Round 7
Again he strikes out at the darkness attacking Quince. Hitting it twice!
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
Round 7
Jorne is able to take down the soul eater before it can strike. Though there is still the one attacking Dinenen and the two giant zombies.
The zombie attacking Jorne, misses him each time. The zombie attacking St. John, claws him for 20 damage. As Dinenen gets clawed as well, barely leaving scratches,
The zombie attacking St. John,
Soul Eater Vs. Quince 61/82
Soul Eater vs. Dinenen -11/82
vs. Dinenen
/19–20 plus Fort DC 17.
/19–20 plus Fort DC 17.
Also another soul eater appears at the end of the round.
Quince looks about and draws a wand from his belt. "Cleo move close. Between Lykan and I."
As Cleo moves in Quince calls out."Hold back its going to get rather hot for them." Quince calls forth with a flash and flourish a ring of fire around his allies that runs right through his foes.
Round 7
The elf moves himself closer to protect Cleo and readies himself to strike whoever attempts to attack Cleo.
Round 5,6,7
She casts magic missile twice at the zombies. Then she looks at the darkness and states, "These are evil outsiders called Soul Eaters. They have been summoned by something to take our souls. If we can hurt them and drive them off, they should return and attack he summoner. Possbily leading us right back to the summoner if they don't go through the wall again. Make sure to use magical weapons but they are immune to critical hits, paralysis, poison, sleep, and stunning." She finishes saying some magical words and hitting the soul eater on Dinenen with a scorching ray.
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Round 7
The soul eater attacking Dinenen does disengage and return to the wall and seemingly goes through it. The zombies burn in place, though they continue to swing and bite even through the flames.
Round 8
Jorne takes down one of the zombies with the slicing of his blade.
Round 8
His slashing blades once more goes for undead flesh, slicing and cutting sinew from bone.
fire damage, stance, acid
fire damage, stance, acid
The ring of fire continues to burn the creatures within it and the waves of vision warping heat start to cook those that approach its outside edge.
With the ring of fire in place. Quince cuts into the zombie before him.
The zombies have been dealt with by Quince's and Jorne's slashing blades.
The new soul eater takes damage and flees as well.
2 rounds pass... and another soul eater appears, gets burnt, and the next round flees.
Another 2 rounds pass... and another soul eater appears, gets burnt, and the next round flees.
The wall of fire quickly gets smaller and smaller until it just poofs out into a small puff of smoke.
As they stand there ready to smack anything else that comes through the wall he asks, "Hey Quince, what do you think about summoning Sulvanii to help outfit our friends here?"
Quince smiles, "They certainly deserve all that I could reward them with."
He then takes puts his hand in his Haversack and pulls fourth an ornate black lamp. Similar to one hanging from his belt. When someone looks at him and both lamps. Quince smirks and looks toward Cleo, "When folk might learn you might carry a magic lamp its not a good idea to keep it where fingers might easily retrieve it. Better to give them the satisfaction of getting their prize and leave them disappointed when the lamp they stole doesn't even have oil or a wick."
He rubs the lamp, "He's a friend."
A cloud of smoke billows from the black lamp. As the smoke becomes large you see a red humanoid form take shape at the top of the cloud.
In the next round the creature becomes more substantial the muscular giant has crimson skin, smoldering eyes, and small black horns. Smoke rises in curls from its flesh. It stands about 12 feet tall and weighs about 2,000 pounds though it still remains aloft. In a loud bellowing voice he says, "You summoned me my Lord Commander!"
There isn't much for clothing upon him, a black vest, a glowing red gold belt, and a crown upon his brow. There are golden amulets and necklaces around his neck and many glittering rings upon his fingers. A bow is strung over his shoulder and an adamantine falchion at his side. There are other scabbards and pouches attached to his belt.
Quince smiles, "Greetings friend. I have missed our 'Donuts with the Duke' morning routine. These folk that have served here deserve reward. Their work here seeking for the lost people of Varnhold should be honored. Our efforts here will likely tax our abilities."
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He slowly descends to the ground through the smoke and he transforms. Now only six feet tall, in a black full suit, and coppery red hair. In one of his hands is a box. Once he lands he opens the box offering the frosted doughnuts to Quince first and then the others. "As you wish! I have missed 'Donuts with the Duke' as well. I have not used my wishes yet today. Each of you may collect one as well as if you swear fealty to Lord Commander Quince Medvyed you will gain a noble's ring of Greenwatch. I also can offer up some of my equipment."
As you ask about his equipment he offers:
Vest of resist +5
Eternal wand of mage armor, 5 charges, CL 5
Eternal wand of shield, 5 charges, CL 5
Amulet of natural armor +3
Ring of Deflection +3, with communication.
Ogre gauntlets +4 str
+2 keen impervious adamantine falchion
+2 adaptive impervious composite bow
And a few cursed weapons.
Round 7
The soul eater attacking Dinenen does disengage and return to the wall and seemingly goes through it.
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"You never cease to provide surprises, Duke." Dinenen tries one of the pastries.
"Now, Sulvani, I am afraid I must decline your offer of the ring. I acknowledge the Duke's authority, and willingly accompany him for now, but I have already sworn an oath to follow the path The Perfect Man helps me find, and can not take another which could be at odds with it. You are being most generous, and I am positive everyone here appreciates that fully."
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Round 7
The soul eater attacking Dinenen does disengage and return to the wall and seemingly goes through it.
Fort DC 17: 1d20+10
[Dice=Its not 1 point of Wisdom damage but]1d6
You can certainly reroll it if you wish, but you DID roll Wisdom damage in the original attack spoiler.
vs. Dinenen
claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (9) + 18 = 27
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2/19–20 plus Wisdom damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1 Fort DC 17.
claw: 1d20 + 18 ⇒ (13) + 18 = 31
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2/19–20 plus Wisdom damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6 Fort DC 17.
Quince smiles as he takes a donut. "I was missing a night with my new wife a smidge more than this, but thank you." He takes a bite of the donut.
"I could bring her the next time you summon me?" He asks expecting an answer from Quince. He looks at those assembled and wonders aloud, "So they aren't the most forth coming companions, does something have your tongue?"
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As Jorne finds a short cut he offers as he puts the box into a hole in the air, "We can continue this at a run. Come along and soon we shall find your quarry!" Before he slips into the secret door he aims his hand and hits the Crow with a produce flame.
As the fire wall finished dissipating he went to check the cliff wall where they came and left through... his hand went into the wall. Then he fully went in, then poking just his head back he says, "Hurry those things are fast!" Then he returns to the secret tunnel.
Lykàn is surprised as he watches Quince pull out something legendary. Even in his hunts he has heard bits and pieces of such treasures.
They also come with multiple warnings and curses so he takes a step back. Hearing Quince's words though helps to calm him down but it was best to be cautious.
He looks in interest at the Bow though marveling at its enchantment and make.
He looks confused a the treat Quince was happily munching into.
Jorne's words though brings him back to what they needed to do right now.
"We can continue as we run I guess."
Quince looks to Sulvanii, "That would do well. Tell her I love her."
He looks to the others. "Take something it will help."
He nods to Jorne, "Lead on."
As you follow Jorne the wall is but an illusion. You step through to a ten foot wide and 15 foot tall chiseled out corridor. After 50 feet you see a door that is ten feet wide and 15 feet tall on the left. The corridor continues another 750 feet roughly when you see another identical door, then 50 more feet before sunlight hits your eyes again after you go through another illusionary wall.
Now before you is a massive waterfall, about 400 feet across and a 500 or more foot drop into a river. If you continue to follow Jorne there is a walkway that goes behind the waterfall. Limestone blocks about 10 feet wide and 5 feet tall make this corridor. You think it might be the same material of the walls of the corridor.
100 feet along the slippery path you could continue or turn left. Jorne turned left...
As they move Quince looks them over for wounds, "Is anyone hurt?"
He shrugs. "Not enough to worry about."
As the move along through the long hall Quince keeps pace with Jorne. When they emerge from the second wall of stone. He gasps at the site of the waterfall. "Whoa. Thank you Erastil for this moment." He slows taking in the scenery before moving after Jorne.
"b]Is anyone else a little creeped out by Jorne being so confident about how to get wherever he's taking us? He hasn't been here before, either, has he?[/b]"
He slows down and enjoys the view with Quince, "Yes it surly is breath taking."
You would see the soul eaters 50 feet and 100 feet ahead of him. He is keeping his distance but still keeping view of them.
If you stay next to the wall you should be fine. If you get on the ledge next to the water that falls, that is a completely different story.
"I think he sees our foes still ahead."
"As long as we do not lose their spoor, our hunt can go on." comes the only possible one of the party who's enjoying this.
Quince go ahead and make another wall.
As you run down the long hallway you see Quince use his wand of wall of fire again. The fire erupts the creature has mere seconds to make a decision and runs through the wall. Jorne was running to keep up with these flying devils. He went through the wall as well. As the group slows from running once they get near the wall of fire,
As Cleo has been struggling to keep up she screeches out, "Why? The soul eaters are going back to attack the person that pointed them at us?!"