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Gagging as she inhales the noxious gas, Elise stumbles out of the cloud, then begins coughing out the remnants.
Hey folks, I've come to the conclusion that I want to wind down my PbP games. I've done PbPs for a long time and enjoyed them, but I've been struggling with checking in regularly. Hoping we can reach the surface, which would be the most natural of transition points!
"Most beautiful sewer I've ever seen," Elise mentions, noting the lofty ceiling and arches. "Well, at least before that weird brick thing messed it up. Maybe we check that out?" She casts Detect Magic and approaches.
"Well, its nice that they tidied up this place!" That was not quite the result she had anticipated, but Ana had made good use of their fear. "The surface! So it's true!" She swelled with hope. "I can't wait to see the sky again."
Seeing two more mongrels cowering behind a barrier, Elise looks them straight in the eyes as her hair begins to glow with fiery magic. She ignores their questions entirely as she speaks. "Hosilla is dead! Repent of her evil ways, and you may yet find forgiveness. Refuse and you shall be cleansed!" Wisps of fire trickle from her fingertips, suggesting she was more than ready to make good on her threat.
Glad that lizard ran off," says Elise, as the creature is set free. She listens curiously at the noise. "Well, I'll follow the lead of the strong ones," concludes Elise as a direction is set.
"Lovely, a collection of creepy crawlies," declares Elise with obvious sarcasm. She makes her way to the door to the east and inspects it. "Shall we go this way?"
Elise nods in agreement with Raban. "Let's see if the rest of these followers will stop their foolishness now that their leader is dead."
Vengeful Banisher has never fit better!
"These cultists are connected to the attack on our beautiful Kenabres?" Elise takes the note from Raban and reads it herself. Even then, it takes a moment to sink in. "Oh, there will be retribution. And we'll be bringing it!" Elise seems to delight at the thought.
Elise laughs at the offer of fire. "I don't much need that either!" she echoes, playing with flames on her fingertips. But her look turns more serious at the special weapon they've found. "Don't be too quick to mock this sword. There is powerful magic locked within--like nothing I've ever experienced before."
"Woah--that sword is a beauty!" declares Elise, admiring the sparkle. "Mind if I take a closer look?" The sorceress holds the sword up in the light and slowly turns it, watching the golden glints of light slide up and down the surface. She speaks a few words of power.
"Glory enough for all of us!" declares Elise triumphantly.
Elise moves to Angahaar. "Gather together and hold still. Don't be alarmed--I can heal you." Once the party gathers, fire appears between Elise's hands until it becomes a powerful emanation. It then shoots out over her allies!
Working on leveling! Like Angahaar, I also have a question for the DM: A Phoenix Sorcerer gains the following power at 3rd Level:
A Phoenix sorcerer can also heal with fire spells:
I would like the Immolation supernatural power to also potentially heal creatures if I so choose. Is that possible? It would basically be an option for a very tiny Channel Energy.
Elise climbs up on the table, focuses on a stray cup on the ground, and launches it forcefully at an enemy! ;
Elise moves out of the way!
Elise pales momentarily as Angahaar falls, before her shock is replaced with anger at the evildoer. "Fiends! You'll pay for that!" Seeking to disrupt the glaive-wielder, she channels a magical scream that only her target can hear!
Thought it was the bad guys' turn?
"North it is," agrees Elise, as she takes a look at the door as well.
She signals if the door seems clear and then invites Ana or Angahaar to open the door.
Hello! My busy period at work has ended and I'm slowly catching up on my games (there's a lot of reading). Will get back into this one momentarily!
Hi folks, my theory that things would be better in a week was too optimistic. I suspect work is going to keep me from posting for the next couple of months, with late September being the time where I can jump back in. I have a September 21 deadline I'm facing, and there may be spillover / I'll need to recover. I'm really sorry for the trouble. I will roll with whatever solution makes sense to you. Happy to have my character botted or have my character or just step away from the action temporarily. If you prefer to move on entirely, I'm okay with that too; I don't want to sap the momentum of any of my games.
Sorry for the prolonged absence. I need another week or so to power through a busy and stressful time. Please bot me as needed.
Elise decide her bet bet is to disorient the bowmen while the other dealt with the rats. She starts with the one nearest to her.
Moving past the rats while the opportunity presented itself, Elise focuses on one of the hot coals lighting the room. Suddenly, it leaps out of the bowl and launches itself at one of the bowmen!
Elise does the work of disarming the mongrelmen (and keeping anything of worth) as Raban tries to save them. "We can't save them all," she says, a bit too callously. Those foolish enough to fight were the enemy, in her eyes. She then check the doorway forward.
Elise joins the fray and, seeing the strong members of the party capably attacking the nearer foe, attempts to disrupt the senses of the foe that's further in the back!
Elise nods at Raban's suggestion of keeping the bow for his use. "We'll find a buckler for you when we return to the surface!" she adds, feeling more confident about the path forward. "All we need to do is defeat Hosilla." She looks to Wenduag. "Is this trash creature aggressive? Should we distract it with leftovers?"
"Wait--let this Wenduag prove herself!" interjects Elise. She twirls Wenduag's bow around and looks at its former owner. "You won't be getting this bow back--not while we battle these demon worshippers. But even if it's just for your selfish survival, if you can tell us about our foes and how we can defeat them, then perhaps you might still live."
Elise picks up Wenduag's bow. "You chose incorrectly by joining these cultists in the first place." retorts Elise,. "How can anyone trust you after you so willingly left your people? Explain yourself!" Dust from the cavern seems to swirl around her as she glares menacingly at the surrendered foe.
"Fools! You forfeit not only your lives but your souls." Elise moves up a bit more and assaults the mind of the cultist.
"Seems like we should NOT go in there!" concludes Elise, as the door is both opened and slammed shut before she manages to react. "Try our hand at another?"
Sorry for the extended absence. I'm traveling through Asia for the next couple of weeks, and didn't update all my games as I had intended. Please bot me as needed.
Elise preferred wrestling with her foes' minds than their bodies, but she dutifully creeps up, ready to help subdue one of the sleeping guards.
Thanks for laying it out, sounds like a great plan to me!
"Onward! Time to destroy these cultists, and hope the rest will lay down arms." Elise is hardly quiet, but at least has the benefit of not wearing noisy armor.
"A bull? Must be a cultist of Baphomet, not the first sign of them we've seen," she mentions.
"Explain quickly!" adds Elise, as she confirms that no immediate threats are at hand.
As Angahaar orders the mongrel to surrender, Elise quickly moves ahead in case any other foes might be quietly fleeing from their initial onslaught.
"This almost feels unfair," says Elise as the party ambushes the enemy quite effectively with their battle charge. She begins to assault the mind of the farther away enemy guard.
Elise just moves forward!
"You are quite the powerful mage, Aaravashnial," mentions Elise. "Let's use the magics against arrows once we get close to the enemy position."
As a fire sorceress, Elise is not one for hiding very often. But perhaps being in the back of the group would help some.
Elise is a little anxious to see Olapa turn toward her, but quickly finds comfort as she runs her hands through the tiger's silky fur. "It's fortunate she found such a good soul," she notes. Elise herself seems to almost glow with the delightful interaction. Perhaps she would have noticed Anastasia's jealousy if she caught a glimpse of her face, but Elise remains oblivious as Ana presses ahead once more.
"Surely we're close to our goal! And we'll be bringing a surprise group of reinforcements to our beloved Kenabres." Elise hangs toward the back, staying with Aravashnial and Anevia if they choose to come. "Olapa is beautiful," she mentions, having the opportunity to observe the tiger. "Have you been together for long?"
Good luck with the recovery!
Elise exchanges some more niceties with the citizens of Neatholm before preparing for their journey. She accepts the offered food with gratitude. "It's brilliant--this will help us keep our strength for the coming challenges!" She continues to light the way forward for those who might benefit from it. "Lann--what is this place? The tunnels are narrow here--looks like someone carved a path forward."
Elise nods. "Dangerous, then. Might try to pick us off before we get close. We'll want to surprise them in tight quarters." She realizes the difficulty Lann is having and stops herself. "Sorry, I know you have some history. It's probably strange to talk tactics like this about someone you were close with. When the time comes, we could try to take her alive." She tries to finish up her breakfast but realizes she's too anxious about the likely battle ahead to continue eating. "Anyway, I'm done. When you are too, we should get a move on. I don't know what the surface is like these days, but Kenabres may urgently need our help."
"Hm . . . " worries Elise as the topic. turns to Wenduag. She munches on some eggs, a fair bit more visually appealing than last night's fare. "How does Wenduag fight? With weapons? Magic? I just want us to be prepared."
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