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Welcome back on board Birch, I believe we are waiting for an answer from Dusan to Talarin's question? ;)
Truly sorry to hear that Birch - I wish you and yours all the best.
"Dusan?" - Heledar looks at the man - "You look quite different my friend"
"Let us move out of this place, and make sure we are safe - this should be our priority" - Heledar nods at Grob.
"We have managed to carry out what was really important" - Heledar smiles - "I would not shy away from some wealth, as it does offer many possibilities, but we are all here still, and that is priceless"
Heledar exhales, satisfied that apparently his companions' lives do not need to be on the line for a course of action he has 'forced' them into. He does not trust the creature nonetheless, and keeps a wary eye on it, expecting treason at any moment - "Lets go friends" - he urges the others.
"Lets" - Heledar agrees.
Heledar's semblant is broken in sadness as Rain storms out.
"Her body is broken, I doubt she will even survive the trip back" - he stares at their tied captive, then back at the room Rain left to, with Grob on her toe - "I DO understand her pain... And her will to thoroughly destroy Iramine. I just wished she understood that whatever satisfaction will be short lived, while exposing this monster for what she is to everyone might actually make a difference" - he lowers his head, grasping hard the longsword symbol around his neck. "Rumha, Rythanus" - he turns to the two companions in his presence - "I... If you feel that her 'execution' is what needs to be done, I will not stop you. I'll walk away to meet whatever justice the Goddess seems fit to dispense for my actions, and Rain will have her well deserved revenge. I hope you understand once I leave through that door, I will never find the inner strength to walk with you again my friends" - and begins gathering his gear.
"My choice is always to preserve life if given the opportunity Talarin" - the oracle replies to his companion calmly - "In spite of being in the position to execute her, we do not have the right to do so - she is defeated, so she should face judgment for her crimes and plans. Whatever the justice dispensed to her, it is not one we individually have the right to mete out - this is my belief" Grobradon Considers, "I don't mean to be mean, here Heledar, but what authorities would we take her to? I know it's a slippery slope to be judge, jury, and executioner... but is there any jail we could put her in that would really hold her? Is it killing her flat out, or handing her to the naga that goes most against your beliefs?" "I understand your doubts friend Grobadron. I share the same ones, but the path decision for my life was not based on it being easy, but instead on what I believe is right - I am sure other monsters like Iramine have been apprehended before, and surely a solution was found. We cannot simply thread through life killing the problems we cannot solve at first glance" - he shakes his head. "Both do" - he states flat out - "However I would execute her before handing her over to a creature such as the one that waits outside" - his eyes glare - "Why is bringing a captive foe back with us so much of an issue though?" - he speaks to all now.
"Nay, I cannot do that friends" - Heledar pipes in, tying Iramine securely, and casting a spell to make sure she does not die - "I could never hand over someone to a creature such as that one, no matter how horrid their deeds may have been - that is why we have Justice, instead of simply throwing them off a cliff" - he adds, resolute. "In the heat of battle, protecting our companions against a perceived threat, I kill, but not this - do not ask me to carry out such an act - I cannot" - his stern gaze stares at the door they came through - "If need be I will fight the creature alone. If I die, it will have its due, and you will be able to leave safely"
"Today you FALL!" - Heledar declares his will against Iramine, moving in next to Grob, and smiting their evil opponent.
"Is the entrance trapped?"
"Allow me a few moments to bestow Iomedae's blessings on us, and we should be able to hit her harder than she expects" - Heledar nods, giving a sidelong glance at the cowed cultists - "Perhaps we should make haste, lest she gets to prepare to face us" - he adds. "Is she alone?" - he asks, turning to the defeated ones again.
Heledar moves behind Grob, and tries to swing at the same cultist his companions attacked first, taking advantage of his weapon's reach.
He is not able to place a solid attack however, but retains his position to protect those behind him.
The paladin nods at Grob as they move - "Take my word friend, the dealings with this creature are not finished yet" - he sighs. As his companion takes point after the door, he follows closely behind - "I am here, let us thread with care"
"I do not wish to dally any further in dealings with this creature" - the Paladin ends up blurting out - "The deal is done - let us please proceed, or I will not be able to restrain myself any further" - he glares at the naga.
Sorry to hear that Rythanus - I hope it is nothing serious, so she can be back on her feet in no time.
Heledar is terribly uncomfortable in dealing with this dark creature, the will to throttle it boiling in his chest... He remains silent however, for the greater good of the group, gritting his teeth.
"I do not offer the lives of others to some dark creature to stay alive myself, or to avoid confrontation Rythanus" - Heledar pipes in - "But I have nothing against trying to find an agreement of other sort"
A pleasure as always :D
Heledar has Lesser Restoration Rythan. He would have cast it on you.
"Talarin... No!" - Heledar's instinct is to wade into the coin filled moat to meet up with his companion, but he stands fast, listening to Rumha's words, and offering his assistance.
"This is going to be a problem..." - Heledar ponders, looking at the rope.
I'm sorry for the late post Grob - my condolences.
I will gladly take one of the CMW pots - it will assist in soaking up the Life Link transferred damage ;)
"We best make the best use of what we have been fortunate enough to find" - Heledar offers with a huge smile - "Then we rest. I believe serious challenges are still ahead of us since we have not yet stopped the ones accountable" - he adds with a much more serious tone.
Apologies for the delay guys - Heledar is leveled up ;)
Will only be able to update Heledar later today, but I agree with perhaps taking a rest - we're running kinda low on resources ;)
Heledar dashes forward with his companions!
Standing protectively in front of Rumha, Heledar readies an attack - "Very well creature - we are ready for you" - he roars.
"Very well then" - Heledar nods at Rumha, invoking the favor of his deity on himself, and drawing both a silvered mace and his shield.
"I am ready"
"I could offer protection against it from those that will stand in the first line against such monstrosity..." - Heledar ponders - "It will all but exhaust my powers, and tax my healing, but it may be worth it" - he adds. "Another option would be to have Grob hitting it as hard as he can, focusing the Goddess protection on him, while we simply fight defensively, but adding a valuable distraction, much like Talarin has pointed out"
Wanting to make sure they are ready to face the challenge ahead, Heledar uses his divine powers to heal himself and the others as best as possible.
'Lets move on then' - the Oracle adds resolute to Grob, standing close, with his weapon out defensively - 'Mist or no mist, we must proceed'
After making sure his companions are fully restored, Heledar nods and smiles - "It is a good thing that these seem to be mindless creatures. It allows us the chance to prepare ourselves"
"They do seem heavy, and possibly slow - if we could draw them to range, I believe it would be the safest tactic - I'm just not sure we will be able to pierce them with arrows..." - he adds.
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