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Round 8 Bahram continues fighting the shadow beasts, feeling pretty good about his performance. He was, thus far, uninjured. He was slowly working dropping his opponents, but then he hears Aukan crying out and hacking away. Several beasts lay dead at his feet. "Empty night! Okay. I can drop this one." Fire flies out across the floor to splash against his opponent, temporarily blinding him. "Okay, things are getting hectic now."
Round 9 Lingering performance, having run out for his archaeologist's luck, Bahram starts it back up as a free action.
If the beasts yet lives, it still has a miss chance from Bahram's mirror images.
Bahram looks at the gelatin get pulverized by the...arrows? "Wow. You must have some nice tips on those arrows. I'm glad that this jelly has finally able to lay it's burden down, after who knows how long." Bahram will approach the dropped items and run a 'detect magic' over them. "Junk, it looks like"
"Oh, tactical group wish. Got it. I'll give that a think. I think that everyone in the group is resistant to your fire aura, or I would wish that for us. Let's go through this breach." Bahram replies, looking to the others. Nope. I haven't figured this group out yet, but I think I'm getting closer. They seem nice enough, anyway. Bahram holds his great axe two handed while waiting on the group to move.
Sasha wishes that Alexandria would be blessed with an aura of fire. "Oh, wait, are we doing wishes again?! If that is the case, I wish to be Sublime! I've been giving it some thought, and that seems to be the smartest choice for me." Bahram puts in, not sure if he understands things correctly or not, be certainly hopes that he does.
"Whoah." Bahram edges back closer to Pharos, but not close enough to get burned. "A breach in the wall sounds better than fighting those metal guys. It would be nice if we could find a way to control them, though. Maybe a control switch of some kind, not that I want to get that close. Anyway, I'm ready to back up whoever is going in first!"
Bahram is not looking to turn over any rocks, but he will keep a steady cone of detect magic scanning the immediate area around them as they move. As they approach the building with the dropping portcullis and rising automatons, Bahram stops. "Well, it seems the security system is up and running. That building seems like a good one to check out. Perhaps we should have one of our fliers scout out what's inside the gates." He says as he hefts his axe, "Diplomat."
"It's getting hot in her, i'ma..." Bahram trails off with whatever ditty he was mumbling to himself. "Ahem, should we hit up all of more or less intact building on the way to the giant spike? That might not be anything worth checking out in the end, but it is really capturing my attention." He says as he hops one more step away from Pharos before swatting at a bug on his neck and edging a little closer again.
Bahram will try to casually approach Nima, Although she can probably tell what he's up to a mile away. "Hey, so I hear you're the person I need to talk to. It seems that I need to take a bath every day at noon, and wash my armor in holy water every day. Is that something you could help me with?" He asks as if he were asking for something as simple as needing a cup of sugar. He then blushes when he replays exactly what he just asked, and how he worded it. Trying to recover quickly, "So which deity to you venerate? I have a sweet spot for Serenrae, myself."
"Well. This is... interesting. I assume we should be making our way toward that spike then? Although I might throw a detect magic around the odd barracks as we pass."He will look around to the others before his gaze stops on Aukan. The others have referred to him as being the leader of this group. I'm also beginning to think that this group is much more powerful than myself. I'll have to be carefull.
I know Nima can create water, an orison she always prepares. I believe she as a cleric can make make holy water. Why do you ask? "Well, I'm not exactly sure how I know this for a fact, but I just feel that it is right. This set of magical armor needs for me to bathe by noon every day. And I need to wash it in holy water right after. While I don't think that this armor sentient, it is a very particular. I've spent enough time around previously sealed tombs to know a curse when I feel one. Well this might not be a curse, it feels like some kind of cursed requirement in order for it to function properly. I thought perhaps they removed curse would free it of this necessity." Bahram glances apologetically at Pharos as he says this last bit, not wanting her to think he doesn't appreciate her gift. To her, he relies, "No, of course No one could force you to do anything. I just didn't know if there is some kind of magical force that made you feel that you needed to do it. Or if you could do it as often as you wanted to, as in say another wish tomorrow?" there are just so many new people things and ideas here. I should stop and listen more than I talk. But he just can't seem to.
"Pharos, you say that you must share your wishes. Is it some kind of compulsion that makes you share your wishes? How often can you share these wishes?". He tries to ask nonchalantly as he pulls off his chain shirt and pulls on his new armor. "Oh, I don't suppose anyone can create water, can they? And make it holy? The tag on this armor has since unique care instructions. And can anyone cast 'remove curse'?' Looking over to Ala'lhys, he nods. "I'm sure that will come in handy. Oolong, the leaves really fill you out!"
Bahram sputters as he holds the magical armor out before him. "Wha...it..ho... Thank you.". He finally gets out, as he looks to Pharos in amazement. "Oh. It requires a little TLC, then, doesn't it? We will have to see about that." The possibilities... I'm thinking too small As everyone seems to finish up with Pharos, "So, who's the captain of this fine ship?"
I can use the wand of dimension door no problem.
Bahram would like The wand of dimension door and one oil soften Earth and Stone. I can take more of the items if no one else can use better.
Bahram's breath catches a bit at the mention of 'each' of us getting a wish. His mind starts racing at the possibilities. That major carp is really good idea. Being able to fly seems very important in this dimension. I could wish for the cube of Nex, but I'm pretty sure I'll be able to find it. I could wish for an invisibility ring but I bet most things can see invisible that we will be fighting now. Umm .. David's question interrupts his thoughts and Bahram's eyes roll. This man's been reading too many copper novels. After that dialog is resolved, Bahram addresses Pharos, "Does that include me as well? I know I'm new here, and don't mean to presume..." if Bahram is included:
"Ahem...I think that I like Davod's capability of fight here, but I think I could use some better personal protection as well. I was thinking of maybe a suit of celestial armor?" if not: "Of course. I just wanted to clarify any things. Nice boat!"
"Sounds as good a spot as any other. At some point in time, we have to decide who to throw our lot in with. At this moment, I'm leaning toward Dilix, though I'm for using every angle presented to us. We have a few objectives presented to us, and as many oddities to discover as there are grains of sand in the desert, it would seem." Bahram has no idea what to do next. He is at a complete loss. He expected to gate into a castle of some sort, find some riches, then find a gate out. This is completely foreign to him, but he is game.
"I have not heard of this Obherak Shaitan, but he certainly does not sound like someone we would like to ally with. I appreciate your judgement about tempering our trust in the chaotic proteans."He says, tapping his chin with his finger. "What is your stake in this? Are you looking to stay here and make this your home, or are you also looking to escape with your protected refugees? It would be helpful to know how to best help you. How did you come to be in this place? Once we know these things, it sounds like we have a battle campaign to plan out. It's funny how differently things can change as soon as you step through a portal." Looking away from Dilix to the rest of the group, "So, you guys release another efreeti loose on the material plane? Something to look forward to on our return. 'Xatonai's Grave'. Sounds ominous."
Are you sure it only goes one way? "I'm afraid so. I wasn't sure if it would remain open before I went through the portal, but sure enough, it winked out and disappeared upon arriving in this realm. There was no archway on this side to reopen one. I decided that if it did not return me, then I would just have to find my objective and find a new way out. Luck tends to be on my side, I just have to give it time. I'm searching for a cube about yay big. It's called a cube of Nex. It's the reason I risked the gate. As long as I find that, everything else is oasis. You say you need help with something too?" Well, it's out there. They know why I'm here. It sounds like they got shunted here against their will. Someone said something about a prison or something. I'm guessing their not treasure hunters then. Why would they be?! They have a wish granting genie! Wait...why haven't they wished themselves out of here? Bahram's mind races around his current circumstances as he tries to figure out what is going on. And so many strange companions to figure out, but no time to do so. Time to wing it!
Bahram is pretty sure that he can climb up to meet the giantess, but the thought of having a jann fly him up is too much for him to pass up. He nods to one of them to beckon them over and attempts to make small talk with the jann as it flies him up. "Thanks for the assist. I'm Bahram by the way. What's your story? how did all you jann end up here?" As all of these fantastical creatures greet one another, Bahram still can't wrap his head around what is actually happening. Little things are escaping his notice.
Even so, he is never one to miss out on a social exchange. He was about to attempt to sweet talk the giantess when Sasha Line beats him to the punch. She is a leader in stealth. I didn't even realize she was here. Did we get introduced? I guess she is just too ordinary for me to have remembered. "Yes, thank you for the introduction. Sasha Line at your service, Sasha is just fine, we humbly accept your offer and hope we may come to a beneficial outcome." I don't know why, but that just sounded so perfectly genuine, that I don't think that I could do better.
"Yes, I second Sasha here. I think that what you are doing here is absolutely wonderful, taking in all of these refugees like this. I'm Bahram, by the way. Bahram al-Urgug. I've actually just popped into this realm. I found Nex's back door into here. Unfortunately it does not also go back out." He gives a sheepish smile at this last bit.
Yes wishes, I am an Efreeti after all. Where else do you think such lowly heroes would have such good gear?" Bahram looks at Pharos as she states this with a half smile. As it doesn't seem a joke, he looks around at the other 'heroes'. Flying carpet, yeah, that makes sense. I wonder if that tree guy was once just a guy. Why would he do that? Pinching himself, he hurries to catch up.
He quickly smiles and glances over at David, who seems to be doing the same, before it fades and his brow furrows. Wait, she can't be human can she? This plane has been abandoned for how long? Careful Striding forward with his hands to his sides, "Your mistress seems to have us at a disadvantage, we have yet to hear of her. Even so, I'd, we, would be happy to attend her."
Wait, what portal archway idea? A portable portal like bugs bunny would carry? What did you have in mind? I was perusing what items I thought could be found associated with Nex, but the only viable option was a Cube of Nex
That tree guy kinda looks like a roper...but I don't know. Something's off. And it seems as if I did make it to Kakishon, but what about these Proteans and their journey from andakami?
Bahram is taken out his inner thoughts by something said about Alexandria. His head tilts to the side as he looks up. "Wishes?"
Whoa! That is a lot of information. I feel like we should have sat down so that I could take notes on scroll and quill. Kakishon, proteans, Thaiyanathan, Magiyawalla, Obherak...there's a whole novel in there! And here I thought I would be able to just zip in, grab and find a way out! Bahram smiles, nods, and harrumphs when he deems it appropriate with the telling. Following in conversation with Ala'lhys and Davod, he adds "Right, 'Dead Waypoint' complete with a ghost sounds like a no to me." He smiles a half smile and looks around at the rest of the group to gauge their reactions. "The Kakishon Waypoint seems like a good place to start, and not for the obvious reasons of it formerly being a pleasure palace. This sounds like a good place to get a lay of the land, such that it is. If we are to save Thaiyanathan, we will need all the help we can get."
Looking back to Lahapraset with a toothy smile, he continues "Say, you have more information than to help us out? Maybe some magics that could aid us? Eh?" Was that too forward? That might have been a bit too forward. And what in Asmodeus' left tit is that tree thing?
"Pleasure to meet you, Lahapraset." Bahram nods to Davod and Ala'lhys. Desna and Saraerae represented. Very good. Pointing to his scarf depicting religious iconography associated with Sarenae and winking at Ala'lhys, he continues, "I've been recruited by the Dawnflower, myself, in a manner of speaking." Looking over to Pharos as she speaks and he simply stares at her for the briefest of moments before he picks his jaw back up. "Ah, Alexandria. I assume that you and our lovely host, Lahapraset, have been in correspondence? That would tell me that you are much more informed about where we are than I am. I thought that I had opened a back door into a pocket dimension created long ago by the wizard, Nex. I've only very recently arrived here from a lovley place called Qadira, and this is not what I was expecting. Lahapraset, I don't suppose you could illuminate the situation for me, could you?"
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