"I agree, Ilistra," Garland said with a nod. "I think securing that fortress for our comrades would be a good, if not the optimal use of our time."
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"Perhaps we could look for an alternative way across the bridges? Some of us cannot swing on ropes very easily!" Garland said as he gestured toward Luna. "I don't think there's anything else of note in the commercial district, so how about we start heading east instead?"
"Wait, those are for... Very well," Garland says as Cica picks up one of the wands. "I shall save my own for later, though. My own healing is much more cost effective."
Garland packed up his gear while he listened to Cica speak. "I like your suggestion, Cica. Let us see if there-" Garland said right before two well-crafted wands fell from his bags. The masked man stared at the trinkets for a long moment before picking them up and studying them. "...Two Wands of Cure Light Wounds! ...I forgot that I had these."
"Before we leave, let's take a quick look around the area. Those creatures were likely apex predators, so it strikes as... unlikely that there is still anything too dangerous around here," Garland suggested. "Still, perhaps our little fiery friend could take the first round of scouting, Ilistra?" While Polyphemous is scouting (or if the group opts to simply leave), Garland hands out his final round of healing to his comrades.
"And that is everything for the day," Garland remarked with a tired sigh.
"Glad to be of assistance," Garland said with a theatrical bow (after catching his breath first). "That being said, we should call it a day. We have fought several opponents today, and I only have three light healing spells left now..." Garland Spell Usage:
Garland lets out a whistle, which spurs Luna to carefully move away from the chimera. The wolf then quickly skirts around the edge of the battlefield, careful to stay out of the chimera's reach as she moves. Once she is back in attack range, Garland takes a step ensure that the chimera is surrounded. Together, Garland and Luna attack the beast.
Garland reflexively swings his scythe at the chimera as it rushes past him. He then follows his first strike with a second one of similar power. After Garland makes his second attack, Luna hustles over to his side and bites at the chimera's leg.
Right as the chimera's fiery breath is about to reach her, Luna hits the deck, causing the flames to sail harmlessly over her. She then feigns a retreat.
Garland carefully maneuvers himself in front of Ilistra and once again heals her. He then steels himself for a likely brutal melee fight with the chimera.
"Fall back, Luna! I'll handle this monster," Garland proclaimed. The noble wolf nodded, though before retreating, she snapped at one of the chimera's legs. Alas, Her attack ultimately proved to be more of a feint. Hopefully, thought, it allowed Garland's scythe to hit instead.
After a brief debate, Garland hustles over to Cica and does his best to heal her injuries. He sighs afterward, wishing he hadn't used so much magic fighting the giant bat. Meanwhile, Luna steps in front of Ilistra and prepares to protect her from the larger chimera.
Just as Garland prepares to Bless his allies' efforts, however, he notices Ilistra take the full blunt of the chimera's acidic breath. Thus, the masked legionnaire quickly wastes no time and hustles over to heal her.
"...I really need to get a ranged weapon," Garland murmurs to himself as he casts a spell to help his allies.
"Well, shall we continue advancing?" Garland asked his comrades-in-arms. "Worst comes to worst, we can just neutralize them."
"These tracks most likely belong to a large, flying predator of some kind," Garland whispered to his allies. "They remind me of some griffon tracks I saw once."
"Perhaps I can decipher more information about these tracks..." Garland murmured to himself.
"How about we approach the ziggurat together as a group?" Garland suggested. "That has usually worked out better us." "...I mean, that has usually worked out better for us," Garland said, correcting himself.
"How about we approach the ziggurat together as a group?" Garland suggested. "That has usually worked out better us."
"Looks like there was nothing here but that oversized bat. Well, at least we neutralized it as a threat," Garland observed with a disappointed sigh once he and his comrades finished searching the area. "How about the ziggurat next? We'll probably need a boat to reach that other structure."
"Another threat neutralized," Garland said after catching his breath. "After we finish searching this building, do you all want to continue? Or perhaps call it a day?"
Garland hustles over to Ilistra and tries healing her wounds. Meanwhile, Luna stands vigilantly at his side and prepares to attack the bat if draws near.
"Ilistra!" Having few other options, Garland once again throws another burst of holy light at the bat.
Garland briefly considers trying to blind the bat again. However, after some thought, he decides that empowering his allies would be better. Honestly, the fact that his plan worked astonishes him.
"Cica!" Garland likewise shouts in horror. He and Luna quickly begin hustling towards the bat. Once they get closer, Garland extends his palm and shoots a radiant burst of light at the bat, which he prays is evil.
With the keches neutralized, Garland took the opportunity to search the complex for anything of interest.
"Should we survive this adventure, it will certainly prove lucrative. Alas, I think only the arrows will be of use to us in the immediate future," Garland observed once all the treasures were collected and categorized. "Still, it is good that we neutralized these foes now. Given how hostile they were to us, they would have been a threat to our comrades." If there was nothing else of note in the building, Garland began looking for another place that he and his allies could investigate.
With Luna by his side, Garland took a swing at the foe who had just struck him, landing a mighty strike in the process!
With their enemies on the ropes, Garland and Luna rushed after their fleeing foes!
Garland and Luna kept pressing their attack!
Not wanting Cica to get overwhelmed by their foes, Garland and Luna rushed in the fray!
After realizing that this battle would largely be ranged one, Garland yet again called upon the Spirit of Heroism to Bless the efforts of his comrades!
"Agreed. We should warn the expedition of the beast when they arrive, but for now, our time would be better spent elsewhere," said Garland. "How about we investigate that single-story building then?" If there are no objections, Garland lead the way there.
"The island and the single-story building over there seem to be the most noteworthy locations in this area. However, actually getting to the former would be quite troublesome... for us," Garland observed. "Ilistra, what do you think about sending Polyphemous to investigate that island?"
"Ideally, we should find a boat or something similar to reach that island," said Garland. "For now, how about we search this area top to bottom for anything of interest or concern?"
"That seems like a good place to begin. How about we start with this three pool valley first? From there, we can make an arc of the city," Garland suggest.
"Which tower are you referencing, Ilistra?" Garland asked, trying to figure out where his comrade was pointing. "I see quite a few of them."
After Garland bestowed his heroic Blessing on the group, he and Luna rushed to Cica's aid!
A little help from Cica, Garland managed to reach the top of the climb just fine. Luna struggled with her first attempt. However, after studying the climb for a few moments, she managed to pull it on her second try.
"As I said earlier, if we climb, we'll have to leave behind our supply wagons and many of our quadruped companions," Garland said, pointing at the group's supply wagons and small herd of water buffalo.
"That would make it easy for Placidus to locate us again, but all that smoke might also draw unwanted attention," said Garland. He began thinking over the other tools at their disposal. "We do have that adamantine machete I've been carrying. It cleaves through vegetation like it's just air."
"And even if we do just climb to the top, we would have to leave behind our supplies and quadruped comrades," Garland observed, glancing at Luna and the group's small herd of water buffalo. He drew his scythe and prepared to start chopping. "Well, good thing I brought a scythe! Ilistra, perhaps your flames could speed things along?"
"This is a difficult decision," Garland said. He thought everything over carefully before speaking again. "Placidus, I think that Ilistra's idea is the most... optimal of our options. It is possible that you could rejoin us before we reach the city."
"I agree with Cica," Garland said. "You have been instrumental to our success, Ilistra. Your firepower tends to quickly destroy foes that aren't impervious to it"
Garland began to ponder the map. "There is a river tributary," the masked legionnaire remarked, "that would likely be the easiest entrance in to the city."
"I like the idea of forging ahead but leaving a trail behind for our peers to follow. That seems like a good compromise," Garland said. "Correct me if I'm wrong, Placidus, but I don't think that even contradicts any orders."
"I do not like that idea, Placidus. I would rather not be tried for treason," Garland said quickly. "The Black Widows are a concern, but we have dealt with assassins before; unless I am missing something, I think we can handle them. As for Yarzoth, she might be ahead of us, but does she know where to go? It seems to me that we were the first ones to figure out that map."
"I agree," said Garland. He took special care to take notes using Jask's leftover scribing supplies. Once that was finished, Garland turned to the others. "I believe that we have accomplished our mission. How about we make ourselves scarce before we are noticed again?"
"Well, it appears that we have found the rest of those gems!" Garland remarked. "How about we head downstairs and place them in those slots?" Before heading out, Garland makes sure to heal some of Luna's injuries.
Garland winces as he hears the sounds of more spells being cast. After a second of contemplation, he decides to venture back onto the battlefield and see if his help is needed. Upon seeing how badly injured Cica is, Garland quickly moves to heal her.
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