Rod once again calls on the power of the Silver Flame to channel positive energy.
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Rod air walks to Q-R-13-14 and channels positive energy to heal, using selective channelling to exclude enemies in the burst. It should heal Rod, LB, Hal, Kaz, Gil.
Rodergo airwalks to R / S / 18 / 19 (staying 10 feet above the ground) and casts Flame Strike centred at grid intersection U / V / 7 / 8. This should hit W3, W4, Darkheart and the dragon but miss LB.
Rodergo airwalks over the glass barricade just beside his whirling barrier of blades, lowering his altitude to hover just above the remains of the destroyed catapult , hoping that his relatively low height will shield him from archers within or behind the blade barrier and make him a less obvious target for the arcane ballista. He casts a minor spell as he moves, a silver bow and arrow appearing in the air to fire shimmering bolts at one of the enemy warforged.
[dice=Reflex]1d20 + 10 [dice=damage]2d8 + 2
As above, Rod is in N18, N19, O18, O19.
Rodergo moves forward behind Lightbringer, casting Righteous Might on himself as he goes. [/ooc]Ending up in N18 to O19.[/ooc]
“I suspect so my friend – what are you packing?”
"Flame bless us all. Now ... let's go."
Rodergo will be remaining near the entry of the tent, ready to spring into action when required , along with Selkatiri, Faith and 773.
"That sounds like a good team. With Kazadar outside, I'll stay in the tent for emergency healing, along with Faith and 773, if all agree?"
“Praise the Flame – we would welcome your help Faith,” says Rodergo. “When we last saw Lightbringer he had given himself up as a captive of the Lord of Blades and the warforged called Darkheart, in the Mournlands. Based on the scrying we have just undertaken, it seems as if he has somehow escaped that situation but is now under siege along with a small group of warforged allies … that possibly he has converted to worship of the Flame?” The cleric turns to the others. “We had planned a quick rescue; teleport in, grab Lightbringer, teleport out. I … strongly suspect that will now not be possible, given the situation Lightbringer is in. With our other priorities, we can’t afford to sit out a protracted siege, but I highly doubt Lightbringer will leave with us if he leaves friends in danger. He’s that sort of paladin … see to his friends first, save the world second. However, we will have the drop on his enemies – we need to turn the tables, break the siege.”
"Faith! Why of course I remember you! What brings you here? Surely ... It cannot entirely be coincidence? The Flame moves in mysterious ways ..."
"Oh?" Rodergo glances around at his companions. "Send them in."
“Darn. The spell ran out. Lightbringer is apparently under siege at a place called Fort Gaillard. He’s asking for help. Ezreal, are you still scrying him? Did you catch the end of what he said?”
“Praying with other warforged?” Rodergo looks surprised. “Well, I trust he has found converts to the Flame, rather than having been converted to the worship of the Lord of Blades or something … well, anyway, I can cast my Sending, it’ll take about ten minutes to set up. I can send a message of up to 25 words, and he’ll be able to reply in kind. What about: ‘Lightbringer, its me, Rodergo. We’re coming to rescue you shortly. What’s your location and situation? You can reply briefly to this sending.’ – Sound okay?” Assuming there are no other suggestions on a message, Rodergo rolls up his sleeves and spends the next ten minutes praying, weaving his sending spell.
Rod waits patiently, not wishing to break Ezreal’s concentration, until the mage speaks or otherwise indicates that the others may. “Well,” he asks, “what do you see? I didn’t hear any talking – were you unable to communicate with our warforged friend. Does it look safe for me to try the sending?”
I haven't actually updated my preapred spells list, but yes, my intention was that Rod had sending prepared as a backup.
"The plan seems sound," says Rodergo. "Shall we proceed? Ezreal, should we contact Lightbringer first, or is the first step to secure the shards?"
“Your plan sounds grand Ezreal, but my learned colleague Kazadar raises a good point,” says Rodergo, “although I am not entirely clear on the specifics of his solution …”
"That's a good warforged suit," comments Rodergo of Gil's disguise. "Could come in handy."
Rodergo goes off to find the temple’s master of ceremonies and returns with a set of ornate prayer beads and various rare and expensive oils, powders and aromatic incense. “Come Haladon,” he says. “We must ask the Silver Flame for forgiveness.” He and Haldon find an unoccupied chapel. Rodergo arranges the offerings in a brazier, then, reciting holy litanies whilst holding the prayer beads, he lights the brazier. One of the powders reacts to turn the flames that flare up towards the ceiling silver. Rodergo stares into the flames, continuing to chant his litanies, soon entering a trance-like state, as Haladon does the same. The pair feel a presence – The Silver Flame. “Oh holy Flame, we entreat forgiveness for your servant Haladon,” Rodergo chants. “Forgive his transgressions and grant him the focus to once again be your servant and play his part in ridding Eberron of evil.”
Do you think its worth trying to secure the services of a planar ally for the mission to get LB? Rod may be able to call on an angel or archon dedicated to the Silver Flame, possibly at reduced cost if our intentions gelled with its (rescuing a follower of the Flame). Some possibilities would be Movanic Deva, Shield Archon or 2 Hound Archons.
“It sounds as if its settled then. Now, I will need to prepare the atonement ceremony for Haladon. I can also prepare a spell to commune with the Flame to try to get some additional information, or prepare a less powerful divination.”
“Goodness … I … hadn’t considered the implications of bringing the shards into the Mournlands – potentially giving the Lord of Blades access to them. If … if we did go into the Mournlands we’d need a way to keep them very secure. I’m sure it would be almost as bad for Khorvaire if the Lord of Blades got them as if the Inspired did,” Rodergo says. “You know where I stand regarding Lightbringer. I’d be willing to concede to Janosz’ point about priorities and make that the next task after saving the world, but I think Ezreal’s prophetic dream puts things in a new light … not to mention that he seems to have a plan – or part of a plan – to do this relatively quickly and safely. So I vote for the Mournlands and Lightbringer – if we can find a way to ensure the shards stay secure during such a mission.” “Now, as for sleeping and dreaming … well, if its just one night we need to concern ourselves with, I have a solution; don’t sleep. I’m sure we can all stay awake for a night, in the morning Kazadar and I can cast spells to remove everyone’s fatigue.”
We could all put in funds for that. No need for Ez to pay for it all. Rod has a lot diamond dust for example ...
“I think we should ensure that Gil’s protective spell is in place before we discuss specifics,” warns Rodergo. When (and if) Ezreal or Havakhad explain that the Inspired may be mining their dreams for information, Rodergo nods. “Well, that makes sense I suppose,” he says. “Still, dreams can be incoherent, I still think it’s a good idea to protect ourselves against scrying in case they seek more specific information. Is there any way we can learn to control our dreams so as not to give anything away?” Once that has been dealt with, Rodergo continues to respond to Janosz. “I suggested a rescue of Lightbringer primarily as an appropriate way to help Haladon atone – not to mention getting our friend back – and I still think it appropriate. I do take your point – and Lady Aris’s – that we may have greater priorities at the moment, though I would consider that Lightbringer may be a great asset in our current quest. Let’s face it, we got truly kicked by those unfriendly blue giants the first time around, and had help the second. We’ll do better now that we know what to expect and with Haladon suited up, but still … Anyway, I’ll bow to the group consensus on this matter. And yes, how we get to Adar is the trick. I assume a ship or airship of some type will be required at some point? I must admit, I’m not entirely conversant on the geography – or direction, or distance – between here and there …”
Sounds good! I also have in mind that Rod can use his Resistance bonus to boost allied NPCs such as the kalashtar.
Once their interview with Lady Aris is over, Rodergo returns to the quarters where they have been staying and summarises the meeting (within the tent, so as to reduce the possibility of eavesdroppers). “I’ve been ruminating over poor Lightbringer stuck there in the Mournlands; apart from whatever he might be going through, he’d be an asset to us in this whole dragonshard thing; we got clobbered by those Horned Legion fellows once and almost twice – I was feeling quite clobbered at any rate – it wouldn’t hurt to have another warrior type we know we can trust … so it occurred to me to suggest rescuing Lightbringer could form part of Haladon’s atonement in the eyes of the church. Well, Lady Aris seemed to disagree … that whole pesky business of our warforged friend not being recognised as part of the church hierarchy … not to mention the business of him being warforged. Anyhoo, I managed to forestall any official orders not to pursue that path anyway should we so choose, and Haladon here made no binding promises – see, I said I’d help you stay paladiny, you’re welcome. I’m sure Lady Aris is wise enough to realise I haven’t abandoned the idea, so I take the fact that she didn’t actually order us not to as tacit consent … so what do you all think? Do we go back for Lightbringer first, or head straight to Adar? Certainly a detour to the Mournlands will not be expected by our enemies, and puts us somewhat off the map, but it does add a considerable delay to actually getting these Dragonshards back where I guess they should be.”
Maybe sell the cloak of resistance +2 as well. I thought it might be an upgrade for someone, but it looks like we all have either a better cloak of resistance, or an alternate cloak slot item, or a class based non-stackable resistance bonus. Rod could probably use this if no one else wants it; he normally has a +3 resistance bonus as his domain power, but can transfer this to others, so having the cloak gives him a backup. If someone else wants it or the consensus is to sell it, no problem. Nothing else from the list for me.
Thanks for the spell component list Ith. If I understand, I roll the listed dice (looks like d3 in all cases) to see how many units of each material component I found? Restoration: Diamond Dust worth 1000 gp x 1d3
Rodergo thinks it probably wise not to speak further. He bows low and withdraws once given leave to. “Well, that might have gone better – or worse,” he comments to Haladon once they have some privacy. “I’m in charge of your rehabilitation and the details of your atonement … well, I’ve some ideas. Anyway, it appears to me that the Silver Flame has seen fit to restore you to full paladin power-hood, but an atonement ritual is a good idea in case theres any lingering ‘Rolundishness’ in there. We’d better stop by the temple gift shop so I can pick up some appropriately ostentatious prayer beads …”
“Sir Haladon, in my role as your councillor and spiritual advisor, I suggest that you do not argue with her Holiness further,” speaks Rodergo, looking grave. “Lightbringer is indeed our friend, but the Lady Aris speaks truly when she says he has no place in the Church hierarchy – who would know better? We Flamittes can’t just go about rescuing every poor soul who may be in trouble now can we? Much as we may wish to … we need to prioritise what is most important – I do see that, much as my heart may sometimes speak to me otherwise. At any rate, we must respect the wisdom of Lady Aris. Vast wisdom…” Rodergo turns from Rolund and bows deeply to Lady Aris. “Most Consecrated, is my interpretation of your words correct, that participation in and success in our current quest – to help the kalashtar and save the world – at any cost – will be sufficient atonement for Sir Haladon’s past sins? Then we’d best get started as soon as the question of arms and armour is resolved. Of course, our mission must remain very secret, low key, so as not to attract the attention of the enemy … we’ll likely need to disappear for a while, and may need to consort at times with some unsavoury types, rogues and scoundrels, of this I’ve no doubt. Fear not Lady Aris, I will do my best to make sure Sir Rolund stays on the straight and narrow, acts as a paladin should, and does the right thing when the time comes …”
“Well, we’re on something of a quest at the moment I suppose. Save the world, that type of thing … but, if I were to think of a quest of atonement for Haladon … something that related to him personally, something that benefited the faith, a quest of redemption … to save a life, balanced somewhat against a life lost … Well. Some week back, our companion the stalwart warforged Lightbringer – you remember him of course Lady Aris? – Well, he gave himself up as a captive to the Lord of Blades in the Mournlands, so as to enable the rest of us to escape. Perhaps freeing him from captivity (or at least retrieving his remains if the worst has occurred) would be a suitable quest of atonement?”
"Well ... a quest of some sort is traditional I suppose. Something important to the church ..." Rodergo trails off.
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