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Eidi steps forward beside Ascaria, inclining his head respectfully to Captain Harthgar "Captain Sir, Ascaria speaks true, we did not come all this way to pick fights, though we are not strangers to them. We believe we know what the dragons want from the fortress. We think we can help solve that problem, if your leaders want to hear us" He folds his hands behind his back, admiring the 'Duff-Kickin' 6000™, and can't help a small, melodic giggle.
Placing his faith on the task at place, the half-elf extends his hand to Mortimer, then tries to grasp Ascaria's one "Just a little jump through the dark!" Status:
The half-elf straightens with a faint creak of joints, nodding toward Gazzilfek "Very well, lead on. I will follow. But do us a kindness, won't you?" he leans in just a touch "Make sure to point out whether we are heading north, or south, or something more... vertically adventurous. My dear half-elf friend will need to know for... navigational purposes"
Eidi lets out a quiet giggle "Oh, dragon teeth... I suppose I should have pocketed a few last time instead of merely dodging their burning breath. Might be handy now" he taps his chin thoughtfully, then touches on his own teething "Though, truth be told, I might need a few myself soon enough. These old things are not what they used to be, hard cheese has become my mortal enemy" The elder flashes a genuine grin and folds his hands atop the head of his staff before endorsing the words of the others "You clearly have a flair for entrances and exits, my good Gazzilfek, and your caution speaks to a certain wisdom. If you truly can help us speak with the King, or at least step further than these doors, we would appreciate knowing how you are going to do it"
Eidi chuckles softly at Solrisa's reminiscing and muses with a playful twinkle in his eye "Ah, a true talent for knocking, then. A skill underestimated in its versatility" He shifts his weight slightly, leaning on his staff with the casual grace of someone well accustomed to preserving his energy "Let's see if this door prefers diplomacy over force" "Oh, but let me link our minds before our jaunty friend decides to leave us alone in another excursion" the elders says some magic words and casts telepathic bond on the party. Status:
Reaching the Palace's imposing double doors, Eidi lands with deliberate caution, letting out a small huff as his feet finally touch solid ground "Ah, good old stone beneath my boots. No offense to the air, but nothing like a sure foot rocky ground to feel safe" he dusts off his robes and straightens up, adjusting his staff. As Ascaria vanishes into the ether, Eidi watches with quiet amusement, his aged features creasing in a fond smile "Ah! Smart and bold, I see what you are doing there” he murmurs, voice touched with warmth. He folds his hands over his staff, settling in patiently "Let's see what marvels our dear gnome unveils from his scouting foray"
Eidi watches the giants devour Ascaria's conjured feast with a bemused expression "Ah, the universal power of a full belly. Wars have paused for less!" The half-elf then nods to Gulk thoughtfully "Bagg Harthgar, you say? And tell me, does your captain also enjoy a good meal, or is he more of the 'brooding and scowling' type?" he offers a wry smile, but doesn’t expect much of an answer. Eidi follows Solrisa, his movements through the air, however, are not nearly as effortless. Where the others glide with the grace of battle-ready warriors, the old half-elf's steps through the wind are deliberate, measured, each shift of his weight requiring a careful adjustment. His robes billow slightly as he trudges forward, one hand gripping his staff for balance, even though it provides no real support in midair. "Bah" he mutters under his breath, shaking his head "You would think after all these months together, I would be used to walking on air. But no, old habits persist"
Eidi blinks in confusion at Ascaria, his aged features crinkling in amusement "[]Well now, those are quite the names![/b]" he says with a good-natured smile. Still floating amidst the chaos, Eidi's expression turns more thoughtful as he surveys the battlefield: the dragons, the giants, the destruction "You know, these dragons are not here for the thrill of battle, nor for our charming company. It is that accursed phylactery drawing them in. If we take it, we might just be able to shift the battlefield elsewhere. Perhaps spare more lives in the process" Turning his gaze toward the giants, he gestures with open palms, a sign of parley "We should tell them. Make them see reason. The dragons will not stop coming as long as the phylactery remains here. Give it to us, and perhaps we can lead this storm away from Kongen Thulnir"
Eidi is at full health and does not drain Ascaria. He rejoices as the dragons suspend the offensive, even if just temporary "Hum, hum, yes, I think it is time for the talking thing my dear friend. But what, does any of you understand what those giants are saying?" The half-elf walks the winds to near the giant's tower to call their attention "Hello friendly giants, should you happen to understand me? I guess we have proven our intentions here this time. Could we have a more civilized talk with your leathership? We even got some dragon heads there" he points to the fallen enemies.
"Goodness! We really pissed off those scaly serpents!" resolve to put the fight, he hastens through the air to a good position and height while producing a small glass cone to act as the focus point of his magic. When he completes the magic, a freezing cone erupts from his hand covering the two attacking blue dragons.
Meanwhile the acid dart keeps burning on Brazzemal's skin.
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This is about the best resurrection magic :D
Eidi barely manages to register everything that is happening in the chaos of combat, his images saving him from becoming dragon grub, at least for now.
"These ones are pretty hungry. Sorry to leave you here Mortimer" not wanting to remain in the front of the battle for more time, Eidi starts casting a spell.
The spell carries some healing grace, closing some scratches on Mortimer.
The movement gives a chance for the blue blue to attack, but that seems a better prospect than standing in the front. Status:
He then continues haste moving forward, where he is at more risk but he might get the dragons at range. Status:
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With the dragons still too far away for most of his better spells, Eidi just points at the closest blue to the north and throws at him some force magic "Excuse us if we join the party too late"
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"Especially when they're given a mighty purpose" Eidi stretches his eyes "What ill intended purpose you have given them?"
"Good Ascaria, let's find what those kind looking giants are telling to the enraged blues" the bald half-elf does not think on it twice, he starts running in the air at hasted speed.
"Oh! Pardon me... apparently there are some things my head insists to erase from memory, hehe" Eidi smiles but with not a very pleased facial expression.
"Hum... spriggan... you joyless gnomes really know to grow up" the half-elf looks to secure his footing on the other bastion, keeping the distances for now "Your people is not known to be kind at all, but rather full of malice. Of course, you also seem more talkative than most of them..." Be with me my friends, know those spriggans are usually of chaotic and evil nature, so let's not trust this one easily. They have powers to Flare, Scare, and Shatter as well as the enlarging we witnessed. the elder transmits through the telepathic bond. Gazzilfek's story won over his curiosity, and he awaits quite for more, hearing for what Ascaria and the others might decide on the worth of the words.
Eidi turns towards the source of the interruption and smiles with gratitude "Oh, thanks. We have indeed a tale to make by stopping this army of dragons. But if you tell us... who are you... we might have a short moment for you." The half-elf offers while raising in the air to get closer "Would you happen to know Prince Zeech?"
Eidi looks at the little fun pointed by Ascaria and smiles "Oh, I am preserving a teleport for the case of emergency" "But maybe we can air walk while we are still accelerated" the half-elf observes the fine bows and vows to Solrisa smiling "Very nice pick indeed. The dragons know"
Eidi raises his staff futilely attempting to stop the dragon's snap. A pity Ascaria's holy aura does not close forever those blueish eyes for his boldness.
"Oh! Uff! Such a violent reaction for just a bit of coolness..." the particulates quickly start to heal the half-elven body. The half-elf runs back in the air towards the group protection, preferring the opportunity snaps to the full blunt attacks of two dragons. When he is back in the north, he takes a drop of sweat from his forefront and uses it as a component to unleash a ray of black energy at the less injured dragon.
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"We need to scatter more" Eidi decides, as he hastened makes it to the air and walks to the other tower in the south, all while saying arcane works of magic that end with a cone of freezing coldness.
That is just... so epic[ly] funny xD
Eidi poked around with his staff "Hum. Hum. Sorry, that astral ride was through a bit convoluted wormhole. Where were we?" Eidi looks up at the new perspective of the sky and sees the creatures approaching "Oh! Yes! Green dragons! Lawful Evil Lizards of Unusual Size, they spew Acid in Ice-cream Cones, no hum, just cones." "They are the more scholastic of the chromatic ones, or so stated Drakanav Codex on is 17th Chapter. At least the metallic ones attempted to redeem them in a millennia plan, but did not work as much it would seem..." then picking a piece of licorice root from his belt, Eidi casts haste to help the party overcome the large number of dragons "Try not to strike them in the heads, my friends. We promised the giants to present them to their king as a sign of good friendship."
And following Ascaria's advice, he scatters away from the group main cluster.
Eidi sorrows listening to Marigold "It has indeed been a dark time. Many has been lost, but much more could had been lost if not for your intervention." The half-elf smiles to JJ "Indeed those apes were grim, but nothing in comparison to what lies deep in the jungle north of Kingfisher's Hollow..." he looks at Celeste who slightly nods, then he scans around to make sure there are no unwanted ears "Celeste was sent here originally to assess the danger of an ancient prophecy that heralds a dark time known as the Age of Worms. Apparently there is a location relevant to those prophecies that she sorted out to be here: The Spire of Long Shadows. She requested my support and we finally located the place in the middle of the jungle." He then relaxes leaning back in his sit and casually sipping a spoon of soup "The place is nerve breaking but it was calm though, no trace of any darkness and Celeste thinks it is better to not try access the Spire itself for it could open the way for whatever is inside" "So... what is your business now? Is there anything we can do for you?" he completes.
Eidi smiles wide as the group says good bye to the giant. Taking an overall sight of the area, he nods to Ascaria "I cannot turn us invisible again, but I can indeed dimension door us to avoid guard eyes. It is a bit far, but I think I can do it" The elder waits for the others to prepare, and then casts dimension door to transport the group to the Round House. To some balcony or otherwise the roof or the house visible entrance.
"Very reasonable Kogen of the Giant Citadel" Eidi coughs a couple times, placing his hand in front of his mouth to be polite "If you would be extra generous you could point to us how to, and where to, present our respects to the Giant King" As the group retreats, Eidi nods while answering telepathically Agreed. Let's press the matter while the magics last.
"Indeed, excuse us Kagro, we could not announce ourselves properly and follow the protocols of diplomacy" Eidi nods, supporting Ascaria's voice "The dragons outside would not allow us. Our quest can severely damage the dragons' interests"
The elder leans on his staff like if he was very tired and could hardly pose a fight to a strong giant like that.
"Yes, very powerful, young giant" Eidi frowns and stares the giant while drawing a circle in the air with his staff "We have the chance to ally together against the dragons before they burst your storage with their breath"
The elder half-elf blinks thinking on Mortimer's proposal "Hum... do you have some kernels of corn there? Perhaps that can give us a great popcorn dragon burst. Not a bad alternative!"
"Oh youngster, where have I left my staff?" Eidi gropes around while slowly opening his eyes until he stumbles with the oak piece "Ah! You are here! Where... where was I... oh yes, we were inviting this young big man to parley when everything burst into fire. Oh... hum... hope the cookies are not burnt" <Present!>
You have all my understanding! And welcome back! :)
Eidi pads Mortimer's back "Not worth, the giant is a savage with the brain size of a nut. Getting frustrated is only going to make us bad" If there is a chance for another round, the half-elf hits the ground with the end of his staff, bringing a shield protection around himself.
"We have most certainly not set a start for a solid relationship" Eidi nods then smiles back at the giant "I concede on that. But acknowledge the maiden's steel is another solid argument to calm down and parley" The half-elf peeks at the hydra regenerating "The giant is right. The heads will regenerate as long as they are not severed"
"Hmmm.... well, at least we are trying Lord giant" Eidi tries to support if possible Ascaria attempts.
Then shrugs when Solrisa teaches him who started it.
Hearing some more company quickly approaching the half-elf does not take the risk though and casts mirror image to protect himself in case of continued aggression.
"Well, we will have to negotiate again with your boss" the elder shrugs just before being surprised by a explosion of fire.
"I do guess the best option is to cool off all the heads ensemble" profiting there is no ally in the middle, Eidi produces a small crystal and bursts a cone of cold all over the pyrohydra and the giant.
Eidi ends the invisibility revealing the party "Oh sure they have one of the heads closer to the stomach, although what stomach?" the elder smiles. "Sorry for coming invisibly, but we did not want the dragons to find out as we sneaked in to parley" the half-elf opens one hand and makes a prestidigitation small illusion of a dragon made of bones "Dragotha is menacing the stability of our world, we need to defeat it. The thing is, we have discovered there is something precious for him that was hidden in this valley. We need to find and destroy that thing before the dragon leader can be defeated" "That is the reason of the dragon siege, isn't? The dragons want Dragotha's most precious treasure, am I right?"
Eidi moves after Solrisa to maintain everyone inside the sphere of invisibility "Solrisa is very great, but I only rival her on cookie eating. By the way I am Eidi and we came here to end the dragon leader"
"As I thought..." Eidi messes his short beard as his detect magic is also disrupted "there is some kind of ward against divination magic in place" "Sure Mortimer" the half-elf smiles to those able to see him invisible "let's give them a bottom-surprise"
"For some oddity the telepathy spell just failed..." explains Eidi. He tries to cast detect magic an examine whatever auras are protecting the area.
The elder picks up one of the tanglefoot bags and leverages it at his hands, twisting it around while he thinks on the scene "I fear we might have arrived late... the dragons have already attacked the citadel as it appears" "Shall we check what is in this floor? Or shall we go to the bottom of it?" Eidi smiles kindly pointing to the next trapdoor.
"So you think The Thing is in this giant city Mortimer?" the half-elf is impressed the idea has not happened to him. "Pretty clever Ascaria, let's talk mentally" Eidi completes the telepathic bond spell linking everyone with it. I do not have the locate magic prepared, but I can do it when we have the chance to rest. then pointing the northern door So far I suggest we start by opening this door, then we start going to the bottom
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Arriving to the citadel, the half-elf points to the top of the tower "We probably are better landing on there to figure better out what is going on. We can then explore invisibly the citadel. My only fear is appearing unannounced might not be seen as very friendly"
"I think for now we are trying to figure out what is happening. So, yes, let's try this invisibility trick" seeing Ascaria does not use invisibility purge yet, Eidi casts sphere of invisibility and leads the party into the town to see what the giants are up to and what's the siege about.
"This is worrisome, a couple of those dragons I know and their presence can only mean doom" Eidi looks concerned and points at one notorious ancient red dragon perched on a far tower, watching the battle across the city "That is Brazzemal the Burning. Hundreds of years ago, his fury brought an age of fire down upon several southern nations, and countless adventurers perished in an attempt to locate the dragon’s lair in the inhospitable Hellfurnaces. Eventually, the dragon allied with the giant armies of King Snurre and played a part in the razing of Sterich. He hasn’t been heard from in nearly two decades" Then he points to a building, to some invisible dragon "And that is Necrozyte. This one is a fiendish old green dragon that hails from the Nine Hells, where she served as a guardian over one of Tiamat’s hoards nonetheless. When a particularly sly adventuring party recently stole a book of infinite spells from this hoard, Tiamat exiled Necrozyte to the Material Plane, where she has maintained a relatively low profile" "Indeed, battle is chaos Ascaria, but perhaps we could try to check out if the giants are potential allies or also enemies... Do you want us to try out sneaking into the city and talking with their leaders? It might be as risky as facing an army of dragons..." if so, Eidi will cast sphere of invisibility for the group to more easily get into the city.
"Hmmm... thanks for the information Damsk. The Prince clown was most insidious, I would not be surprised any of the guests decided to show him some place... deep down in the ocean" the half-elf chuckles and accepts another glass of milk before departing. ------- "So yes Solrisa! It's North! Follow me!" Eidi exclaims as he completes the find the path spell. The elder is greatly impressed by the size of the ruins. Spotting the dragons attacks, he rushes to the top of the cliff, somewhere well hidden behind a rock where the group can safely transform back into themselves. Once into solid matter again he points to the ruins alarmed "Have you seen that? The place is under siege... by dragons! Those must be Dragotha's minions..." Eidi tries to look from a safe distance if the dragons are undead or alive, and if there is some structure in the ruins that seems inhabited.
"Oh it is fine Damsk, it is great to remember a good story" Eidi orders a large glass of milk "I can explain you when the Lord Prince and myself we become chickens and had a fought to see whom of us would turn most others into stone. How does that one sound?" "You should have also seen the display of true strength between Mortimer and Hoff, the dwarf yes, it was impressive and many assistants ate their nails out of tension" the half-elf nods asserting the truth of the tale "The feast was so rich that even Eri and Mortimer tossed chocolade at each other, can you figure out that? How Zeech manages to get all those richness?" "Or when Zeech gave me a marzipan soup as trophy" the elder rolls his eyes on the memories of his soaked clothings. --- After long hours of flight, Eidi points out "Perhaps we can try to look for signs of intelligent life. Some buildings or other kind of structures, so we can just ask where the Rift Canyon is exactly? Otherwise I guess we can ask for the gods to guide us"
Eidi studies the phylacteries portfolio "This is very useful, thanks a lot for it Manzorian"
"What do you think about having a second breakfast by the Laughing Dawn Tavern as is tradition with our first visits to Alhaster and remember old days with Damsk? I know it was just a couple of months ago, but it rings as if it has been two years already" Eidi points towards the area of the docks "Maybe just a drink before taking flight into the more serious stuff" Before leaving the Church of Blessed Deliverance, Eidi casts mage armor on himself.
"I have had a dream my worm fighter friends. We waked up in a world without Dragotha and its dragon minions and we could make the Pub an inter-planar tavern for adventurers around to join in great feasts of spirited beverages, tender meat and delightful cookies." Eidi smiles one day with all preparations completed. With everything else ready, the half-elf casts teleport ant brings the group back to Alhaster where they can perform a faster travel.
"Yes sure, take some Solrisa" Eidi is happy to see the maiden happy once again. The elder creates a heroes' breakfast specially stoked with hams, cheeses and cakes of many flavors, including chocolate and strawberry ones. In fact, he does this every day while they gear up to fight Dragotha. After the 9th days, he is half-way to complete his crafting, but otherwise he is ready to travel "I can teleport us to Alhaster, from there maybe Ascaria can make us again into a white cloud so we can direct ourselves to the Mindspin Mountains. The Rift Canyon must be about 500 miles northeast"
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