I'm dropping out of this campaign. I enjoyed the story but the pace is just too slow for my tastes. Thanks.
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Ambrus follows Psomeira. He tries not to let the fight get to his head but he walks straight and proud past all the onlookers.
That's a lot of driving. Welcome back.
I'll change the spear to a halberd like my original weapon. I like its flexibility.
Ambrus sighs. "Your funeral..."
Ambrus jabs high at Psomeira and a second attack comes in low with lightning speed that a normal human could not achieve and behind that speed the weapon hits with the power of a giant.
You guys there?
Ambrus stabs at Psomeira testing her defenses. He knows she is stronger than she looks so opts for a more cautious opening.
Ambrus is relieved that some of the soldiers recognize his name if not his appearance. He assumes at least, he is not displaced in the past like in the Labyrinth. But why everyone is acting so strangely is still a mystery. After becoming infused with mythic power within the Labyrinth, the hero-gods no longer intimidate him. Ambrus returns Psomeira's gaze with the steadiness of stone. "I told you, my name is Ambrus Stathis of Aelyosos. I claim Kelksiomides as a friend and ally. I fought beside him during the battle against Ousmariku and he is the one who set me upon my quest for the spear of Theseus following the myth-reading I received from the cyclops, Tyresias. Is Kelksiomides within the city? Surely he can clear up any confusion."
"Do you not know who I am? I am Ambrus, soldier in the Aelysos army; champion in the battle against Ousmariku; blessed by the hero-gods Kelksiomides and Theseus; and now I return to Aelysos as slayer of Minos, the first minotaur. I bear Theseus' spear as proof; wrenched from the hands of Minos and bequeathed to me with Theseus' dying breath. Order your men to lower their spears. They cannot harm me. I have much to report." Ambrus puts his hands on his hips and angles his body to best reflect the sun's light off his crystalline body.
Just waiting on Nikolaus to continue.
You are totally welcome back. We missed you. We haven’t really proceeded anywhere since your break actually. Jump right back in. Life sucks sometimes. Hope everything is okay. I’ve been very busy lately myself.
Take your time. I haven't really put much thought into any particular direction. I'll let you know if I think of anything.
Ambrus is glad that Theseus is freed from his torment. The new power bestowed upon him is mind-boggling. He settles down onto the vacated throne. Ambrus never in his wildest dreams imagined himself the ruler of anything; he was always a soldier; always someone who followed orders; but yet now, sitting in this bare throne room, with the power of the Labyrinth coursing through him, feels right. He promises to Cyanea, wherever she may be, that he will find her no matter how long it takes and that in the meantime he will continue their quest. Once rested, Ambrus decides his first step is to return home to Aelysos. He has much to report.
A portal opens before him and he steps through.
I’m still down for playing if you are. It’s too bad. I was enjoying the interaction between our two characters but this kind of thing happens all too often on play-by-post.
So I guess we need to figure out what we want to do from here...
So I took Champion mythic path. Champion's Strike - Sudden Attack
Ambrus can feel the power surging inside him. It is unlike anything he has felt before, but it feels good. He flexes his fingers and muscles and roars with delight. Just to be safe, Ambrus walks up to Minos and severs its head then kicks it a distance from its body. "Are you okay, Cyanea? Let's return to Theseus. He'll want to hear about our success."
That spear is cool. I'll work on leveling up. 1st time doing mythic but I'll figure it out. Does my Mythic Power change from (1d3) to (3 plus double your mythic tier) as per the 1st tier description?
Ambrus grabs the spear and feels the power surging through it. "Oh ho ho! The tides have turned, false lord of the maze! I will drive this through your black heart!" Ambrus jabs the weapon at the beast's flank as it charges past him. "Where are you going? Have you been cowed by my superior skill?" When Cyanea vanishes, he is genuinely surprised. "Cyanea! What did you do to her?" None of our research revealed an ability that could transport people to another place. I hope she's okay. I have no way to follow her. space twists around them both
Ambrus charges after Minos, intent on impaling the minotaur for good.
Haven't heard from Cyanea in a while. Hope she's still with us.
Oh yea
Ambrus stares at his wound in disbelief. He was sure he dodged the brunt of it, but somehow didn't. When the ghostly priest heals him, Ambrus briefly turns and silently eyes "who are you?, but does not have time to question it now. He needs to keep his attention on the deadly minotaur. "Well there is no turning back now. Let's see how you do without your precious spear?!"
I'm ready. Waiting for next post.
Sounds good
Merry Christmas!
Ambrus looks at his bleeding wound then back at the minotaur angrily. "Try this on for size!" He kicks off the minotaur and throws a dagger at the rope supporting the hanging rock to drop it onto its head. The dagger then magically returns to his blinkback belt.
Aww I forgot about Crit confirm. I was too excited about rolling a 20. Playing too much 2nd edition maybe.
I was hoping for a speech, challenging it!
"Minos! You are truly a spectacle to behold. As a fellow warrior, you're physique is awe inspiring. Words cannot do you justice. However, I have seen with my own eyes the cruelty you have wrought upon Theseus and his city, and I do not stand by in the presence of evil. Our battle will be legendary, but ultimately I will end up victorious. This I promise you." Ambrus steps directly in front of the minotaur and stabs it in the chest.
Ambrus spends the night constructing a trap for the minotaur in the temple entrance. First he locates the largest stone block he can carry. He hauls it up on a rope suspended from the ceiling that can be cut to drop the block onto the minotaur's head. Then he finds some lumber and sharpens then ends of a number of poles into spears and forms a U-shaped barricade inside the temple, which would allow the minotaur to enter the temple but force him to stop under the stone unless he charges into the spikes.
In the morning, Ambrus is ready to fight and will call out the minotaur's name.
"Thank you priest. I think that belt would make the most sense for me to wear it. And if I'm taking the belt, I'll give you the ring, Cyanea. The bird seems like a tool that can be shared as the situation calls for it." Tell me Heroes, why are you truly here? "We are here to summon and defeat the first minotaur and retrieve Theseus spear. I will admit that our quest is our own business and we did not come here to aid Theseus for we did not even know he was here originally, however, our goal does seem to align with his current predicament, and should provide him and this city some respite if we succeed."
Ambrus dumps the siren onto the throne room floor. "This is yours to do as you see fit." Then Ambrus leaves with Cyanea to find the temple. "If we do find this temple, I'd like to rest before we call the minotaur's name. If it is as strong as Theseus claims, I want to be at full strength."
As power surges into him, it is unlike anything he has felt before and he feels almost superhuman afterwards. "I thank you King Theseus. I swear before the gods that we will success and slay this minotaur. Do you know how we can reach this temple of Athena? Is it within your domain or somewhere else in the labyrinth? Also, we have come across a handful of magic items and unfortunately neither of use have the magical knack to identify them. Is there a wizard in your service or a dealing in magical items that can help us?" Ambrus makes a mental note of Minos' name but takes care not to say it aloud here as to not accidentally summon him.
Ambrus gives Theseus a look over before he kneels down and bows. "Your Majesty, I was not sure what to expect coming here, but I must say that I am surprised. What has happened to you, and why to you remain bound in this way?" "I am Ambrus and this is Cyanea. We come from Aelysos seeking a spear said to have been wielded by you. We were told that it is now in the possession of a minotaur who lairs in the center of the labyrinth. We do not seek to intrude in your kingdom or affairs. Our path has simply led us here as we have no way of navigating the maze properly."
Does that sort of thing exist? "The extent of what magic can accomplish seems limitless. It likely does exist. The next time we come across a magic shop we can ask around." Why can't we let her go? "It would seem you are still under its influence. I dislike slaying a helpless beast, but I also cannot in good consciousness let this creature roam free to murder others who may pass by. Let your head clear and if you still feel that way later, we can discuss." In order to move more quickly, Ambrus bashes the siren over the back of its head with the pommel of his halberd to knock it unconscious. He then slings the limp body over his shoulder and makes his way back to the path with the guards.
I have Use Magic Device, so I can use a Wand of Detect Magic to determine if an item is magic or not. But I'd also need Spellcraft to actually identify it, which I don't have, and I'm probably not going to invest in. It's not a big deal having some on in town helping us or I'm open to any other idea.
Ambrus asks Cyanea, "We cannot release this remaining creature. But it has been "cooperative". What would you have us do with it? My thought it to bring it to the guards escorting us and have it face their justice." "These items seem valuable. Perhaps someone in the city can identify them for us? We should return to the soldiers as quickly as possible. I don't want to get lost here."
Happy Thanksgiving
Feel better. And yes, I'll take the point of burn.
Ambrus turns to Cyanea. "I hope you are back to your senses. I don't trust letting this creature speak. I know not the extent of its powers but from what I've seen, all of its words are laced with magical manipulation." Ambrus returns his attention to the siren. He holds the end of the rope binding it like a leash and boots the avian woman in the rump. "Lead us to where the one who escaped would have retreated to. She must be dealt with. And know that I have some skill in tracking myself. If I sense you are attempting to lead us astray, I will kill you and track down your ally myself." Back to Cyanea, "I'm hurt pretty badly. Do you think you could spare a healing touch? I don't think I could survive another fight like that without some restoration."
Ambrus keeps an eye out for his own clues that the escaped siren passed this way. Tracks, drops of blood, disturbed rocks, etc.
"Don't be fooled, Cyanea. Ever word that comes from these creatures' mouths are manipulation. If we let down our guard, it will not hesitate to claw at our throat." To the siren, "Yes, I have questions. You will answer them and maybe you will live. If I detect lies or attempts to affect our minds and I will kill you on the spot. I am going to bind you. If you refuse, we will do this the hard way." If the siren lets me bind it with my silk rope, I will do so. I will make sure it is gagged as well. If not, I will attack it again but try to deal nonlethal to knock it out.
Ambrus is unswayed. "Oh but there is. I don't take threats of being played with and eaten lightly. I will make sure you cannot harm anyone ever again. Lay prone and submit to binding and perhaps I won't need to sever your head from your neck." Ambrus moves as close as he can get to the remaining siren and intimidates.
Ambrus attacks the enemy flanked with Iroas then 5-ft. steps towards the badger out of flanking from the sirens.
"Glad to see you back to your senses. These avian creatures are tearing me to shreds."
"Snap out of it, Cyanea. We're surrounded!"
Ambrus five-foot steps diagonally towards one siren and away from the other to escape their flanking and attacks the one adjacent to him.
"Get away from her you filthy crow!" Ambrus shouts and brings his halberd down on the creature (harpy?) scratching Cyanea. (since that one should be close enough to melee).
Ambrus takes note of the blurring landscape and assumes more magical misdirection, but me is no mage and the exact nature is yet to be revealed. Ambrus hears Cyanea and sees her wandering off. "I don't. Where are you going. This is not a place to get lost." Ambrus quickly puts in his earplugs (+2 on saves that require hearing) and chases after Cyanea. He also calls back to the guards, "Soldiers, my partner, Cyanea, may be bewitched. Do not try to stop me going after he. I do not yet trust you, but any assistance will be accepted. I know not what we are up against."
I'm perfectly fine with you rolling for us as the situation comes up.
I'm just waiting to see Cyanea's results before I post next.
Ambrus follows but doesn't trust the soldiers for one second. "I expected many things on this quest, but time travel was not one of them. Still, a chance at meeting an ancient hero-god could be a unique boon."
Hope you had a good time at the wedding. I’ve been sick the last few days. I’ll try to post today but if you get to posting before me, you can roll my perception.
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