She seems drained and tired, strange for her, but she is concerned for you and replies, "It is affecting me likely more than the others. I can feel my powers being sealed away. I can only hope we are off this dreaded place sooner than later. How did you fair in the prison?"
He charges forward upon his golden dusting magical mount. "Undead must be destroyed!" If needed he bullrushes through the two of you as he goes to skewer the undead ahead. Luckily you just have to avoid him.
"Oh sweet Pharos", Davod responded. "Getting nearly eaten by the giant hydra was terrible, but my wounds have been healed, and I found some coin. Granted, i have no way to spend it right now."
The suli face takes on a grave expression. "I tried in vain to heal you. When I found you unconscious and in a bad state, I used all my positive energy to heal you so you could wake up. But I had no sense of healing arts and it wasn't enough. I am really glad you are all better."
"So you weren't swallowed up?" she jests and taps his shoulder, then she continues a bit concerned, "I am glad you made it out in one piece! Well we can easily manipulate coins and materials into magical items. We have been working on that so that each member of the group is able to pull their own weight."
To the group she states, "Speaking of pulling your own weight. If you fight with us that is just fine. Though I am sure many of you would choose to just hang back. In that case you will need to help in other matters such as camp setting, cooking, guard duty, and such. If that seems too much you are welcome to shove off... good luck surviving let alone getting out of here." Her obvious lack of decorum might be due to the drain of charisma and such...
Looking back at Davod and putting her hand on your shoulder, "I am glad you tried what you could, alas Nima said something about ability damage. Most normal healing spells would not help. Thank you!"
She sits by looking away from the two of you obviously jealous.
He would slip his tentacles aroud Kalypso making a sort of wicker chair, allowing her to stay in his branches with security.
He relays to Davod, "I have her and anyone else that needs a ride. It is the least I can do. Plus you are scouting for us and helping on the front line."
After he backs up to the wall to allow the mount and Sir Drystan by, he shrugs to Kazko. He follows and looks for any ghouls getting around the mount on his side.
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To one of the wounded or blunted to the side ghouls he holds it up in his free hand and offers, "Tell me where your treasure is or you will be going against the paladin."
The ghoul agrees and leads Aukan... and maybe others. Into the bowels of the bone yard. Seeing the water has no effect on Aukan the ghoul changes its direction and shows where a cache of items is located and begins to run off.
Aukan would look to Kazko and states, "I didn't say anything about us... You want to finish it off or shall I?"
The cache consists of 190 gp, 13 +3 undead bane
arrows, a scroll of disintegrate, a +2 mithral buckler, and a periapt
of wound closure.
The ghasts and ghouls seem to resist for a while but quickly get bowled over the ledge, speared, cut down, or torn asunder by the troll. They retreat. But Sir Drystan does not give quarter.
He relays to Davod, "I have Kalypso and anyone else that needs a ride. It is the least I can do. Plus you are scouting for us and helping on the front line."
"Thank you, Oolong. I appreciate the help." Turning to then nymph, Davod speaks, "There. A Golden throne. And a nice one at that. We just need to be rid of this anti-magic area and we'll get you back to your restored self again."
She smiles and thanks you elegantly, "Davod, much appreciated that you keep my plight on your mind. Thank you Ooo-long?"
"Yes, Oolong the Golden Tree! You are welcome miss. I move very slowly compared to them so I don't get much chance to help."
Aukan hands the shield over to Kazko. "Let's get these identified!" He says as he collects the items back into the cache. Then puts his hand on the cache, nothing happens. He frowns and picks the items and puts them into his Handy Haversack.
Catching up with the group he pushes the group to move away, quickly. Heading toward the volcano he asks Sasha, "How much Flint did you find?"
Out of the anti magic aura... 60 feet away from the massive bones... you feel all the magic coming back to you. Also I am sure many of you are hungry.
He pulls out the new loot and says, "Ladies would you please identify these items? Also I am famished, who has food? Normally we could pop into the mansion but that is still not working." He also pops one of the Hydra heads for those who were interested. A big grin that the magic is back!
He pulls out what he has but the smile fades...With a sad look he states, "6 rations, 31 wandermeal rations, 2 waterskins, and 3 bottles of wine. Anyone have something more substantial?"
She shakes her head then begins to look over the items. "I don't need to eat anymore."
She opens her palms and if asked, I have nothing.
Sadly he states, "Alas I don't need to eat either, so have no sustenance."
Hopeful she states, "I have five very old rations. I miss our kitchen... and the pantry! Oh and I can create water so..
" She pulls out her large skillet and fills it allowing others to have their fill.
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"Yup I am sure they are all, +3 undead bane arrows, a scroll of disintegrate, and a periapt of wound closure. I will keep the scroll. The arrows would have been great for Alayhs. May he rest in peace!" She gasps and tries to catch her breath and leaves the group to begin sobbing.
Doubtful she states, "I have a four pound bag of flour, spices, vodka, wine, and jerky." She fills her waterskins.
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She follows and comforts Nima.
The black dog whimpers and walks around sniffing the group, stopping to look at the jerky. Then back to Aukan.
The suli wiggles his finger holding his ring of sustenance. "I am not hungry, but I have five rations to contribute."
I can not believe so ready to share what I have! That is not like me. Maybe these people are changing me into a real hero, from the stories? Davod thought.
NAAHH!!
Davod offers the rations to Kalypso and begins to play his ocarina, hoping to lighten the mood.
She approaches Kalipso and offers, "Just repeat after me. I wish to have heal cast upon me."
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9nce Kalipso has said her wish she offers, "Now I have four more wishes who wishes to have one? Don't be shy we need to use them quickly otherwise we may lose them. Aukan, Sasha, and Nima can't use them for a few more days."
She does as instructed, "I wish to have heal cast upon me."
She jumps up and gives her a big hug before recoiling in pain. Happily she says, "Thank you!"
She makes a request, "Oolong do you mind still giving me a ride?"
Davod claps with happiness. "Wonderful work, Lady Pharos! Thank you!"
"Congratulations, Lady Kalypso!" The thief said to the nymph.
Davod breathed, his tone heavier. "I miss Carpet! He was a good friend for what little time we have. I wish I had Carpet back and fully restored."
Carpet is quickly re woven and the rug flies around Davod encircling him. Before landing behind him and hanging off of him like a cloak.
"CARPET!!" Davod cries for joy. "Thank you! Thank you again, Lady Pharos!!"
"Come on, Carpet! Let's fly!" Davod jumps up from the ground and climbs on his renewed intelligent flying carpet and flies wide circles around the assembled adventurers, hooting and shouting all the way.
Her simple smile broadens seeing Davod's joy.
Once all the excitement is done with reunions and such, he brings the group together. Seriously he states, "We move to the volcano with haste? No more side excursions in this blasted land? I think we should fly. To that end, we don't have enough flight power. We have three more wishes. Is it enough to make a flying boat?"
"Lady Pharos. I still have the small golden lamp galley charm from the prison. It could turn into a Nexian gallery at the Waypoints. Could you make it fly for us? Davod asked.
She shakes her head, "I believe the charm can be used at a waypoint to summon a Nexian galley. I am sure forcing one of those galleys to our will is well beyond our power. Even with wishes. In regards to Aukan's questions: Yes, we should move to the volcano with haste. No three wishes would not be enough to make a flying vehicle to hold more than two. Let's look at what we have.
Davod you can ride on Carpet but there is no room for others.
I can carry Nima Aukan and Sasha easily enough, especially since they resist my flames.
That leaves Oolong with Kalypso, Kazko, Sir Drystan, and..."
He states, "I have a speed of 100 feet upon my mount, but I cannot have other riders. I will be able to keep up with any flight."
"No just lots of badlands and then the volcano. When we need to leave the isle we will do it by water. No need for swimming!"
He quickly asks, "Davod you think the carpet could carry me as well, otherwise I will hold down the fort with Grim."
Sizing up the goliath, Davod nods. "Yes..I believe we can all fit comfortably. Get on."
Aukan steps up onto the carpet and sits down at the back of the large carpet, with Davod laying down he sits behind Vivi.
At the mention of who is the fastest Carpet moves forward with a burst of speed and safely carries its three riders towards the flying creature with a speed of 120 feet per round. Up and to the side. He would then spiral around the horse giving 50 feet of room.
"I'm sorry, Kazko. But I think I already used my wish already" Davod explained. "Maybe you could wish for leathered wings. Perhaps as an added bonus to make you look even more intimidating?"
She relays as the group is moving forward, "I can grant three wishes a day but if they are spread out between party members I can grant five each day. I do try to help with wording before I grant wishes. I haven't felt the need to not grant the intended wish."
Davod gets back on Carpet with a smile on his face.
"Lady Kalypso, are you still happy in your 'Golden Throne' despite his speed?" The suli asked the nymph.
"Yes it is fine. As I don't intend to fight merely along for the travel to escape this place."
Onto of his mount he circles the group seemingly looking for threats.
A trap is sprung as magical chains bind Sir Drystan in place. His mount is dispersed. Four white golden figures appear beside the ends of the chains.
He quickly asks, "What can we do for him?"
After hearing the words from Alexandria he charges a different target than Oolong.
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Her voice begins calm and collected, "Chains of Light, a 5th or 6th level spell. He should be fine, it only lasts rounds per level and he gets a save per round. But there is a clone spell tied to it." Her voice begins to rise in alertness and agitation, "The clones will attack and each round get stronger as he gets weaker... kill the clones!"
Round 1
She nods in agreement, moves forward and releases a fire bolt from her hand.
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