the woman runs up on Vondal and Sister Olga. get out of the way you abyss tainted fools! there's Ogres coming down that hall! she points the way she came
from the other direction, down the tunnel Hellig and Ceirn stand in, the strange looking creatures hustle step down the tunnel.
Pale skin, and eyes without iris and pupil are visible as they close the distance. brittle nails on long, thin fingers clutch weapons stained with blood. Strange looking leather clad their wiry bodies, while yellowed teeth gleam. they howl at you as they stutter step in a mockery of running, yet moving fast enough to be a hustle.
A large form appears at the end of the hall. It's head brushes the height of the ceiling, and its girth fills the hall from side to side. in its hand, a long, tube like object. A low growl fills the tunnel as brilliant red eyes gleam and look down upon you from afar.
"Don't worry, dear Ogres are horrible Dances, heavy footfalls, and no rhythm!"Olga says as she smiles her joke sincere and seemingly Authetic.
Astrillith, just before the ogres come into view, charges up her staff with her magic
"The big one down the hall radiates magic. What or who I can not say. Be careful"
"Well, time to kick some axe." Vondal smiles has he gives 'Gloryhewner' a practice swing. The godling doubles moves to get behind Hellig.
Ceirn steps up behind Astrilith and sends a hail of bolts at the creature just beyond her.
As Vondal's axe sails of Tolenn's head, she comments in a conversational tone, "Careful where your swinging that...you might hurt someone."
She skids to a stop as she passes the group of people she tried to warn, noting that they weren't taking her advice to flee.
"Either you're all fools....or you're confident. Confident fools I can get behind." she drawls, noting the numbers for and against were much better now.
She advances toward the fracas about 10 ft, knocking an arrow as she does so.
Targetting the 2nd closest humanoid creature, she let's an arrow fly...
Hellig makes two strong slashes at the creature nearest him!
Crit?
Olga hangs back with shuriken ready. If they never come that close, she can wait and provide spell and healing. Granted, she wasn't prepared the best for confrontation today it was enough to aid with something.
So she waits, watching for any possible surprise.
Simon rushes to Hellig's side to flank the foe he faces!
Short Spear -
Damage
Even as the first creature charges hellig and his fell blade, Ceirn rushes up and launches his strange mind bolts at the next approaching creature.
Four bolts fly out from the mans hand, and impact into the creatures body. where there once was a creature, now bits of flesh and viscera splash out in a wide pattern in the hall! blood sprays out, painting floor, walls and ceiling red. the only thing that wasnt pulverized by the bolts is the creatures head, which drops to the floor with a wet slap.
Hellig crosses blades with the strange humanoid that attacks him. its strange axe swings high, and it engages with the armor clad half orc. Hellig dodges and ducks, deflecting the blade with practiced ease! He shifts his feet, and flows into a practiced sword form. left, right, down, up his blade sings, and cuts up through the creatures guard. his longsword cuts up, the point sinks deep into the creatures skull, entering from its lower jaw! It immediately goes rigid in shock, and then goes limp as it's eyes roll backwards.
The other creatures shamble stumble gallop down the hall, pale eyes blazing brilliantly! arms raised, the hack and swing their odd axes.
both creatures fail to connect with their axe attacks.
The larger creature bellows a massive roar at the top of its lungs! It's muscles bulge, veins surge and pump out! the redness in it's eyes flare into molten fire! Its lips curl back in a rictus grin! spittle sprays out from clenched teeth, tinged red! it drops low,
and hurls itself forward, closing the distance with an incredible rush!
It smashes the creatures down, its hands grasping, rending and tearing! It roars again, right in your faces!
Olgs will throw at large one, two throws. Her wait was giving her a clear opening.
OR
"Okay, folks. Impress me!"
Vondal opens his shield hand quickly as a starry burst of energy envelops the group.
Everyone affected feels invigorated, as the godling casts Aura of Heroism (Su).
She flinched, involuntary, but yet, she stood her ground. Taking a swing at the one who dared try her attack her, even verbally
Ceirn grits his teeth and stands firm against the massive roar. He then sends a barrage at the large creature that looms in front of the group!
Tolen moves closer still, her eyes on the large creature roaring at the 'fools'.
With a little dance to her step she settles and let's fly...
sister Olga's shruiken streaks like a dart in the air, embedding itself deeply in the massive creature's chest. Blood flows freely as sparks of lightning scorches small lines from the impact point.
Astrillith swings her staff, connecting with the creature. it smashes into the monster's ribs, and an audible snap of bone as one of it's ribs breaks.
Ceirn and The strange newcomer both fire at the same time. The woman's arrow sinks deep into the flabby stomach, while bolts and mental discipline streak out from Ceirn's fist. massive rents tear throughout the fat and muscle! blood and organs spray out, staining everyone before the massive creature!
it groans its death rattle, and falls back dead, crushing two of the other smaller creatures beneath its large frame!
the two smaller creatures that hadnt arrived to the battle turn around and begin to shuffle stutter away
Simon remains holding as he is too far back to strike down the smaller fleeing creatures.
Ceirn decides the two retreating creatures are not an immediate threat and so looks back at the newcomer and says, "And who are you?"
' Anything on these creatures worth anything?" Olga asks as she then slips her shuriken away and adds.
"How about some healing?" She offers seemingly jovial.
Knowledge Dungeoneering
"They do have a bit of magic on their person, if people are inclined to gather the items, I shall have a gander at each and see if I can glean what they have so graciously given us"
Stymied by other defenders in front of him, Vondal taps Hellig, and gives him a Bit of Luck (Sp).
Ceirn decides the two retreating creatures are not an immediate threat and so looks back at the newcomer and says, "And who are you?"
Stowing her bow, now that the threat was over, the woman straightens and rolls her shoulders, "I am Tolenn, of Neverwinter originally, now a staunch Waterdhavian. You are well met!" she declares.
She stands about 5'6'', with a slim but powerful body. Exuding confidence and competence, she turns her own regard to each of the party, nodding, "Yes, you must be the latest group to venture down the Well. I had hastened to join you, but there was too much of a ruckus for me to do so down the Well. I had heard of another entrance in one of the 'Portal's chimney's and well....here I am." she says, spreading her arms and turning about.
You all notice that the only weapons she seems to have is the bow she used in the latest melee. If she has any blades they are well concealed.
"My apologies for bringing those and that down upon you," she says, indicating the dead creatures, "My sudden entrance disturbed them mightily..."
Hellig searches the corpses for anything of value.
"You came down alone? That is a dangerous act. We have ran into several people who did not do so well coming in solo. Were you looking to join us or continue on your way?" Ceirn asks as the others search the bodies.
The tiefling sighs shaking her head "Another adoption it seems"
"You came down alone? That is a dangerous act. We have ran into several people who did not do so well coming in solo. Were you looking to join us or continue on your way?" Ceirn asks as the others search the bodies.
Tolenn nods, "Indeed, that was my aim. As I said, I sought to catch up to you from the main well entrance."
She smiles confidently, "I've survived the underbelly of fair Waterdeep these last 6 years, I'm sure I help you survive whatever Undermountain throws our way."
She cocks her head in Astrillith's direction, "Adoption a frequent occurrence for you group...whom shall I call Ma and Da?" she says , with a smile and laugh.
"She's cute. She's limber. She's in. Greetings! I am Vonda "The Silvertongue" Goldbeard. Powerful Lover, Fighter, and Godling. Nice to meet you, Tolenn."
"I see you are a sucker for a pretty face and a lithe frame" Olga says to Vondal as she then giggles.
"He is not wrong though Tolenn you have a body a dancer would die for. Oh right my Apologies, I am Sister Olga Lackman, A Priestess of Lliira the Lady of Joy. A Scarlet Mummer at your service!" She says with a kind and welcoming smile.
Tolenn looks to the others in the group, quipping, "Should I blush?" then she looks back at Vondal, "Cute...I'll take. Limber...you have no idea!" she says, then throws her head back and cackles, throwing a wink in Sister Olga's direction.
"I think I'll enjoy our time together...that is, if the others agree..." she says, looking back at the others again, thin, pretty eyebrow raise questioningly.
My name is Ceirn. If you wish to join in you are welcome to. As long as we can all play nicely together. There is plenty of danger to go around down here without making trouble for each other." Ceirn says.
"Hellig, servant of the Red Knight. Another ally is always welcome. What skills do you bring to this challenging place?" says the man in red armor, raising his shield to indicate the image there, the Red Knight's holy symbol.
Simon nods at Tolenn, "Simon Severant, adherent of Oghma and trapsmith, glad to have found a friend down here as there won't be many".
"Astrillith. the grimmspawn tiefling replies dryly as her eyes simply glance over the newcomer. The snake around her neck simply yawns in reply
"Agreed" she nods at the snake who then simply goes back to resting
Tolenn nods to Ceirn, "I agree, wholeheartedly! ". She then turns to the other three as each give's their own version of agreement, her eye's widening in delight at the sight of Astrillith's snake.
"I humbly accept your acceptance!" she declares, then turns back to Hellig, "My skills you ask? I must admit my career has flirted with the criminal element of this fair city..." she says, then chortles, "Ha! 'Embraced' is more like it! I've snuck, I've stolen, I've stuck, I've chivvied , I've seduced! And I've been pretty damn good at it all!" she says, smiling to herself at her own successes.
As she was talking , she slowly walked in a circle, absentmindedly pulling blades from various hidden locations around her body, each time returning the blade to it's hiding place with practiced ease.
Then , she stops, examining the dagger in her hand, looking up to the group, "But, that's all behind me! I seek grander things now! "
the drums still thunder distantly....
As Hellig searches the fallen foes, Simon looks down the hallway that the last foe retreated down. "Too many traps here to chase, I say we proceed with caution forward, or maybe find another way to go in that direction so we don't walk into an ambush".
"Sounds like the most prudent course of action. Avoid and be in our best position rather than the enemies" she agrees with an accompanying nod from Pac
"Oh we are gonna continue down the hall that way. Well atleast we have marching tunes!" She says as she points out the drums.
"Yeah. Let's find the treasure and split", Vondal offered.