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I'm happy to leave it there. I'll definitely be running a 2e game at some point. I was looking at the Age of Lost Omens setting book and getting some ideas. But I should probably at least attempt to restrain myself to finishing up a campaign or two before then. After Rise I'll be keen to have a crack at Return of the Runelords. Against the Aeon Throne is the only other campaign thats even close to finishing.
Yeah it was interesting, I've been pouring over my 2e books for a bit. I am happy with the changes that were made.
Scipio suggests they take it easy in town for two or three weeks and after that if no work comes up go back to the tomb.
"We can come back in a few weeks if you really want. Maybe this place will seal up if we can remove those gems." Scipio heads back the way they came rather than deal with any more of the guardians left to defend this place.
"I agree, we've spent longer here than I would have liked, best to get moving... if there wasn't an evil organisation coming my curiosity might get the better of me."
Scipio tries to identify what exactly constitutes the doomsday clock "This isn't going to be easy is it."
Scipio looks at the others "Am I missing the point here, is that guy the doomsday clock? Certainly easier than moving a wall."
Scipio turns his attention towards the wall and the numbers. "Is this the clock? Can we remove it somehow... If it's built into the structure I'm at a bit of a loss. I'm sure there are other treasures here it is best if we don't leave I feel we should stay focused."
Scipio flails about without actually managing to hit anything...
Scipio spent most of his effort channeling healing energy into Samar before making a hasty swing at the last mummy.
Scipio doesn't do quite as well against the newcomers but does manage to land a hit.
Scipio swings his scimitar in a sweeping arc slashing at both the undead before them. "We just need to hold here and wear them down... I can unleash more positive energy if they get past our guard."
Scipio draws his scimitar and casts another blessing on Samar to help her ward off the attacks of the undead.
Scipio unleashes a wave of positive energy that washed over living and dead alike.
Scipio wastes no time unloading a bolt into one of the stirring undead. His hand then darted out onto Samar's shoulder wasting no time. "Saranrae guide this woman in this dark place."
"Now that is some clear and definite progress... lets be careful of traps or guardians as we proceed. I'm hoping for neither being present!"
Having already identified the one associated with fire Scipio places the elemental gem into it and watches the runes glow. "Now we just have three more..." Scipio tries to find a match for the water elemental gem and smiles "I knew we had to be missing something! Next air."
He spends a few minutes trying to figure it out. I'll come back to this one..." Several minutes later he sighs "I can't figure this out, they're so damn finicky."
Gathering up the gems Scipio shrugs "These might help us figure out more of the puzzle back there. It wasn't easy but facing the elementals off rested worked out a lot better today, the same might be true for the puzzle."
Scipio's next bolt is better placed, landing on the swirling elemental. He then asks for Saranrae's aid while the elemental focuses on him.
Scipio releases a wave of positive energy that mends some of the wounds of he and Neshim.
Scipio fires his crossbow... dismaying as the bolt goes wide before reloading the crossbow and starts channeling Saranrae's healing light.
Scipio focused on healing Neshim.
Scipio patches up Neshim a little before firing off another shot that goes just a little wide against the water elemental since he can not see the earth elemental.
Scipio tries to quickly tend to his wounds before loading his crossbow and firing once more at the water elemental.
Scipio tries to help put down the water elemental before it can do any harm to them.
Scipio gets his crossbow ready and nods, casting forbidding ward on Meloriel and the swirling pool of water.
Scipio attempts the challenging task of seeing if there are any elementals about.
"They might be useful, lets try the area to the north... I imagine we can expect to find an angry water and earth elemental trying to oppose us."
Scipio moves to the other side of the chamber and fires off a crossbow bolt before reloading.
Once they are fully rested the next morning. "I think once I have a few blessings on you Samar we should be able to deal with it much easier. Some protection and a little guiding hand."
"It's going to take some time to clear this place out and unravel it's mysteries... I fear those who also seek it will arrive before we are finished. Once we have rested we should gather some supplies before trying to finish off more of these elementals. Perhaps we can make traps and defences to increase our odds."
HP: +9
Scipio desperately tries to put an end to the elemental rampage.
Scipio moves forward and flails ineffectually...
Scipio channels the last of his healing energy into Samar... and then breaks out some bandages!
Unless that fire elemental drops this round I think we're in serious trouble. Scipio has one healing spell left... I say we ride it out and what happens happens. Three characters instead of five is a bit though to compensate for when you don't know the system so well. You're doing a good job Decimus but this adventure is tougher than the last one and we're going at it with less characters. If we do survive this encounter perhaps we could level the characters up... it's not like they're accepting feed back for the playtest anymore.
Scipio releases more focused magical energy into Samar before leveling the crossbow and firing it at the fire elemental.
Scipio continues releasing healing energy tat doesn't touch the fire elemental...
Scipio releases a torrent of magical healing that washes over those present... except the fire elemental.
Scipio takes out his crossbow and loads a bolt.
Scipio pours water on himself, stops drops and rolls... and rolls... somehow it feels like fire has gotten far more dangerous...
Scipio move back and casts a blessing on Samar to protect her from the fire elemental. "Give me a second to heal, I'll ask Saranrae to help ward you."
Scipio takes a few steps forward. "Is there some trial or test we should complete?"
"We might be meant to fight them or talk to them. When you're ready let me know and I'll try to talking." Ancient Osiriani: "Greetings my name is Scipio, we respectfully seek an audience with you."
"Unless we can find something else of use the other three are going to be a problem."
"Well the only one I could make sense of was the fire one but I'm not sure how we can deal with this. Perhaps there are clues elsewhere that might help us. The only other alternative I can think of is setting up and ambush but that might be a rather costly approach."
"I think I've figured out the one connected with the plane of fire."
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