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Imbukar flies back and reports in. Nothing but rocks, rats, and worms.
Imbukar makes a note of the passage but continues to look. No caravan navigated this pass.
Telepathy to all.:
My master has identified these creatures as Screamers. A type of insidious undead creature. They are incorporeal and will possess you if they can. Once possessed they will make you attack your friends or even yourself. We should end them if we are able. Force effects, positive energy, and Ghost Touched weapons are our best bet.
Telepathy: My telepathy is available as always, but my constant vigilance is not. I require sleep just like the rest of you, but will take my assigned watch and will do so with lawful dedication to duty.
Still invisible, but perched on the giant Imbukar answers Ally. He lives, but he still bleeds.
Telepathy to all but directed at the Orcs:
Orcs of the camp, you will all be ripped apart by these tentacles unless you throw down your weapons and surrender. You have no hope of escape, but if you surrender you will all be spared. As long as even one of you remains armed the tentacles will persist. Your giant is down. Surrender.
After "speaking", Imbukar will cast Death Watch, fly to the giant's body and pull its wand of Infernal healing as it flies. His intent it to prevent the giant's death, but not to revive it to the point that is is awake and maybe ready to fight again.
Telepathy to Gurg, but including all PC's in range: Mighty Gurg, be calm. We have no desire to fight with you and ask that you stop the orcs and bear-things to stop their fighting with us. Talk to us so that we can know the story of the caravan. If you were attacked we wish to avenge you.
Imbukar, back in raven form, and invisible as usual sits on some fixture above the wizard watching. He will cast Deathwatch before the meeting starts and maintain it for the duration of the meeting, likely confirming that the Usurer is indeed undead.
Telepathy:
You should lead. I will not be flying. I have another form that facilitate movement in the tunnel. The raven on the wizard's shoulder blurs and shifts and in its place a large spider sits. It scrambles down onto the ground ready to enter the tunnel. Telepathy: [b][i]I would appreciate it if no one attacks me in this form.[/i[//b]
The Raven suddenly becomes visible, a good sized gem in its beak. He drops the gem on the table and speaks in common. This is possibly the first time you have heard him actually speak. Check the body for valuables first. This magical bobble was on the body of the one the Hanged Man killed. His voice is raspy and crow-like; exactly how you would imagine a crow might speak. After its say it hops to the wizard's shoulder, not liking to be the center of attention.
Telepathy to Ruul:
Don't sweat it. Orcs are monsters too. The imp offers helpfully.
Telepathy to the group: Two Bender Gnomes are dead and one is bound but alive and surly. Azaraunt is for killing her outright but others want some sort of trial by combat. Numair bids me tell you all that 'It looks as though Joshiah is bound securely. Perhaps we sould convene and discuss our next course of action while Digory keeps an eye on her. Things are happening faster than I expected.' I too will watch this gnome.
Telepathy to Macavity:
Already on it. Being careful. Not sure how far the Hanged Man can throw that rope... Imbukar says in reply.
Imbukar reports the news to the group, moving closer to do so if needed, and then goes back to watch where the gnome is taken. He will also detect magic on both figures.
Imbukar will track the progress of the undead and try to confirm if its the Hanged man and if he carries a gnome or drow. He will report in and if the undead seems to become a threat to the group inside he will certainly report this.
** spoiler omitted **** spoiler omitted ** This is interesting enough to Imbukar that he must check it out. He first reports in, then goes to investigate, still invisible and flying, now at 25' above the ground. Telepathy to all those still within range, but excluding the delicate mental ears of Alliriyallin: I believe I have picked up the Hanged man approaching from the north, carrying something quite dead. Moving to investigate.
** spoiler omitted ** Imbukar will do another move north and then circle the house a few times at about 20' altitude.
Telepathy:
The enemy I was tracking disappeared to the north. Moving now to try to track it again. Still invisible, Imbukar will move, outside if necessary, to try to pick up the creature he was tracking previously.
Telepathy to all but Ally: There is still a third enemy. It craws beneath the floor! It is alive and unwounded.
** spoiler omitted ** Telepathy to Macavity:
I am in the kitchen with Azaraunt, Ruul, Calendir and Lavinia. Ruul has "things" in hand, shall we say. No threat here. Elen just left here to check the privy. Not sure why.
Oh sure, little one. You're not the first one to say hi, help yourself to some ale and nuts. Telepathy to Lucky:
Thank you. I shall. If ever you wish to clearly and discretely communicate with me or one of our group you only need to think my way. You seem strangely out of place here. A good apple among bad, if you take my meaning. My master extends an offer to help you with any problems you might have if something were to come up beyond your current ability or luck. And further asks that you contact us to let us know of any news you might run across that you think might interest or threaten us.
Telepathy to Ruul and Lavinia: Alcohol is a poison. A Slow Poison spell should render him sober, for a while. Of course this might anger him. "Chuckle"
Now that 'Lucky' Bjorc is not directly engaged by one of the party Imbukar address him gently in hopes of not startling him. Telepathy to 'Lucky' Bjorc: Greeting 'Lucky' Bjorc. I am Imbukar, servant to the one by the bar in the grey cloak. He bid me contact you mentally to let you know that we have this form of communication open to us should you wish to speak without the help or hearing of you interpreters. You may think back to me if you wish and I will "hear" you. If you would rather not communicate this way I will understand and cease.
Round one Imbukar will initiate Deathwatch and should be aware of all creatures within 30' and know if they are alive, dead, fragile (very wounded), Fighting off death (4 or more hit points) healthy, undead, and neither alive or dead (construct). Upon seeing he drow in the kitchen the Imp in raven form announces it to the group who have welcomed Telepathy, giving play by play of the action there. Telepathy:
Lavinia has been attacked by a drow in the kitchen. Azaraunt, Calendir and his cat, and Ruul are also there. Ruul looks particularly unhappy with the drow. I'd hate to be her at the moment. Round 2: If there is an open door in the back of the Kitchen, (not the door we have come in) Imbukar will use his Open/Close cantrip to close it. If there is a door but its already closed Imbukar will ready to close it again if it is opened.
Telepathy to Numair: Azaraunt bids me inform you that "Lucky" is of good alignment. Quite out of place here I know. The human, there by the small door shares that alignment.
Telepathy to Macavity:
Agreed. Interesting to note that Lucky seems to be of good alignment...
The raven relays the message to the party and then responds back to Macavity. Telepathy to Macavity: Azaraunt would like to have a "personal" effect of out new friend. Do not risk yourself, but if you are able to find something he has worn or some hair or such it could be useful...
Telepathy to all that have welcomed it:: Ruul has bid me contact you to let you know that our conversation with the Usurer was observed by many eyes and that we are currently being watched. This will likely continue until we are no longer newsworthy here in the Camp. He believes it is important that we do nothing to draw more attention to ourselves until we find a way to mask our movements.
Imbukar rides invisibly, in raven form on the wizard's shoulder.
Telepathy to Ruul:
I am here. Sometimes my master acts unwisely. Emotions are a trap. Your kind would be better without them. Telepathy to all that have welcomed it:
Telepathy to Lavinia: I am with Calendir. Fire Away.
Imbukar , invisible and in Imp form, holding his action until he sees someone wounded, moves (fly 50) to Kalli, lands on her shoulder with a telepathic warning just before he comes. Telepathy to Kalli:
I bring aid brave fighter. This spell shall close your wound.
still somewhat shaken from the encounter with the dragon, Imbukar is not quick to act.
Telepathy to the Dragon only: Oh great lord of dragons, I bask in the glory that is your presence. I quake in fear from your aura, as all should do. Argonax is not worthy to ally with such a creature as you. He is but a minor power in compare with the might you wield. What can Argonax offer one such as you? I suspect he only rides in your wake, trying to share in the glory that should be only yours by right. Why do you help him?
- Not sure it matters here. Imbukar, in raven form sees the dragon and, assumes its crazy to fight such a creature. Flee you fool! It cannot be beaten!
There is no reply from Imbukar.
The raven passes over Calendir's head making a standard move of 50'. As it flies it suddenly vanishes, becoming invisible. I am with you. it telepathically alerts the ranger.
The party at the castle hears telepathically Azaraunt Suggests that we offer to help the Clanliege in some way to address some of these concerns. We might be able to build good will with him and this town without deviating much from our original plan of operations. Thoughts?
The raven, now invisible but on the wizard's shoulder considers the defender noting what magic he might carry and if he is of good alignment.
Telepathy to Calendir:
My range for telepathy is 50'.
Lol. I'll think about it. It might come in handy for Kallistiel to detect as evil depending on the type of interactions later on. Then again it might be detrimental. She's already kind of a b****, so it's a believable alignment. Hey baby. Is there something new about you? I feel closer to you for some reason. We should hang out. :P
When you have a direct line to Asmodeus, just because you "can" call does not mean you "should" call...
I too can commune. The raven shows itself, ending its invisibility for the moment. And the deity I speak to may be more aware of the activities of a daemon that the one you do. But I can only do this one time a week so I shall save my ability until the need is greater since Ally chooses to use her's now.
Ally will ask Imbrukar for assistance, inquiring as to how fast he felt the death occur and whether he has any idea about what those black marks are. Imbukar, still invisible will assist Ally, pointing out characteristics of the wound and the black residue that is clearly not blood. Also taking 10 his heal check is an 11, for +2 to Ally's role. The lovestruck sailor never saw it coming. Poor sap. The strike was sudden and resulted in death immediately. I suspect an assassin. I wonder who gave him the crazy idea that it was safe to go near that tigress.
Imbukar will gladly assist Ally if she asks. He has not performed a standard action.
Speaking to Ally in common Imbukar communicates what he has noted about the fate of the sailor. He will then fly to Azaraunt's shoulder and report in to Macavity on the status below. Filthy Lucre has not created a profile. |