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I enjoyed gaming with everyone, and I wish you guys all the best. Good luck! Khyrn (Haldhin)
I'm fine with Ramos taking the Circlet - most of his debuffs need a better save DC; Khyrn is spending most of his casting time buffing/healing at present, so higher DCs aren't a priority. I'm fine if Markus takes the spear, but Khyrn will take it if he doesn't.
I've thought about the armor and the spear, but neither really fits where I want to go with him. Happy to carry the spear around just to have the magic weapon available for combat, but it's not something he wants to keep.
Ramos should take the Circlet of Wisdom +2 IMO. Khyrn doesn't really want/need any of the other items at the moment.
"If you don't mind Lucid, I'll go with you. I'd also like to hear what Master Allustan has to say."
Khyrn watches apprehensively as Pavo shouts, then relaxes when the image fades back into the wall. Clapping the halfling on the shoulder, Khyrn grins, "Good work, Lucid."
Listening to Markus' question, Khyrn shakes his head. "No idea, but that box was sealed intentionally... Let's be sure what we've got here before we open it."
Khyrn shakes his head as he regains consciousness, and begins wiping away the blood and bile covering his armor. With several muttered curses, he looks around in confusion. Finally nodding to Ramos, Khyrn says, "Thanks for the support, I just couldn't get into the flow before I went down." He looks around again, "Where did they go? Were you able to drive them off?"
Thanks for the heals. I'll get Khyrn leveled up tonight.
Khyrn staggers as the creature's sword bites into him, swinging harmlessly at the air.
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Quiet until now, the Heironean moves up. Pausing for a moment, he grins at Ramos, "Let's find out." Khyrn steps forward into the column of air.
After hearing the warning about Kullen, Khyrn recommends that everyone stay together, lest the gang begin trying to assault them when split up during the day. After hearing Taggin's offer, Khyrn looks at his comrades, "I'm thinking the gold would be best, and I don't begrudge Taggin his fee." -----
Hearing the soft voice, Khyrn sighs, "Well, that sounds fairly ominous. Let's get back to the tomb to see what else it holds."
I have apparently had vastly different experiences from Markus and Lucid, because every game I've played in and DMed has given equal shares out and I've never had (or heard about) a problem. So not in favor of the giant pot of party gold. Prefer equal shares (taking into account items that people take).
Khyrn would like to find any information he can on Kyuss, Spawn of Kyuss, and the worms. He would first try to look in the library at the temple of Heironeous.
After that, he would find Lucid and try to help finding a buyer for the owlbear cub.
Khyrn is happy to assist Lucid, recalling details that add to the halfling's research efforts.
Khyrn is done with Filge. Hopefully the encouragement to get out of town will be enough to deal with him. If not, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it.
"I think we should all return home and regroup tomorrow. I don't know about anybody else, but I've had enough for today. Anybody else up for getting a good meal and rest, then meeting up by the chapel early in the morning?" Khyrn will channel energy one last time to catch Markus before he gets out of range.
"So Ramos, Pavo, Lucid, and I believe Filge to be unreliable. And as Lucid pointed out, he is fully capable of researching this strange worm."
Khyrn listens to Markus, then crosses his arms. In a low voice, he intones, "And lo, there shall be temptation upon your path, but do not stray, for your arm is strong, and your heart is pure, and your purpose shall be to vanquish the evil before you." He smiles slightly, "One of the earliest refrains we learn as acolytes. Perhaps I am not a man of intellect, and maybe I deserved to be put down and laughed at, but I am not a man to betray my faith or the church. While I can find mercy in my heart to spare his life, I cannot work with him, even if I wanted to. It is a matter of my vows and dedication to my Lord Heironeous." He looks at Markus, "But that said, you have been most discourteous to the rest of us. He is an evil man who would say and do anything to save his skin, while the rest of us have proven ourselves beside you in battle. You insulted us and questioned our motives - and continue to do so - all to take the side of an admitted undead-loving freak. We gave you respect, but you repaid it in harsh words and unkind accusations. No, Markus, I will not work with him. And I am truly saddened to see you so ready to sacrifice the friendship of those who have proven themselves beside you to stand up for one who will certainly betray you." Khyrn steps back, "I've had my say. Do what you will."
Khyrn lurks nearby Ramos and Filge, ready to spring into action if called upon.
Sure, that works. Even willing to give him some food and water. Don't want to spare his life just to have him die of thirst or starvation. :)
Khyrn wants to capture Filge, and he would do his best to convince Ramos to spare him. Regarding Markus, I'm fine with whatever he decides. If he's not having fun, then play something else.
If Filge provokes an AoO from Khyrn, he will try to trip the necromancer.
Yes to 20', and yes because of the armor. I don't think that Khyrn is displaying religious zealotry, unconditional crusading, or acting like a criminal.
----- "Filge, don't throw your life away! Surrender now and stop your flight!" If possible, Khyrn would try to get ahead of Filge to block his escape. If not, Khyrn attacks.
Khyrn rushes down the stairs, following Ramos.
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Khyrn grunts as the magic missiles slam into him. He recovers his stance and his face sets into a stern expression. Hearing Markus' reprimands, Khyrn bashes his battleaxe into his sheild. "Do what you will, Markus, my course is set. For I serve my Lord Heironeous, with a clear purpose and a calm mind, I will see the evil of this land laid low!" He bashes his axe against his shield again while glaring at Filge, "Glory or death!"
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"I'll waste no more time listening to the twisted words of a deranged undead-loving freak!" Khryn channels energy to damage the remaining undead.
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Khyrn continues to watch Filge but responds to Markus, "If being a man of intellect means I have to associate with men like Filge, I'd rather be ignorant."
"No Markus, the skeleton only follows his commands, and we have to destroy it."
"But here's the real problem. There are only two types of people who research such things. The first are misguided and ignorant, who don't really understand what they're doing. The second are worse... much worse. Those people respect undead, enjoy controlling them, and they want to understand them, some even want to be like them... even become undead themselves. And that's the problem. I believe Filge here is part of that second group, and that's just something I can't abide." "So here's where I stand, you tell us the details about why Smenk asked you here, and you get to live, but you - and you alone - leave Diamond Lake right now and never return. These monsters are being destroyed with everything else in this tower."
"I'd have to hear you out before I agree to anything. But I'll give you a chance to speak your mind. It would also be interesting to learn about Smenk's problem, especially if it requires a necromancer to handle."
Khyrn stares at the man, "Necromancy can be studied without animating dead bodies. You choose to practice it this way, but that's your decision, it's not the only way you could learn more about your craft." "And just so you know, your associates are the ones that gave you up. Not sure what kind of deal you had with them, but they're obviously not interested in protecting you or your experiments. How did you find them, anyway? Funny finding Smenk's men freelancing as grave robbers."
I'm trying to play Khyrn as angry but not entirely unreasonable. Hope that's coming across in my posts.
Khyrn glares at Markus, "Do not twist my words. He had men tear that family from the ground to use in his experiments. Would you feel the same if it was your loved ones he had stolen, and not some poor family of farmers?" "And no, necromancy isn't the study of life force, Markus. It is the study of how to steal it, destroy it, and twist it into a parody of itself. He has chosen to use his talents to create undead abominations, so whether or not he can heal is a moot point. But maybe we will find out - if we don't like what he has to say, we can let Sverrir hit him a few times and see if he heals himself."
Khyrn growls at Markus' words, "Has some spell taken your wits? There is nothing beneficial to be gained from creating undead monstrosities. Nothing!" Looking at Filge, "The reason we're here is to reclaim the bodies of the family that the half-orc and his band stole for your experiments. And you dare to accuse us of crimes while you practice your dark arts!?" Back to the rest of the group, "Fah, he's a worthless swine. He can't even give us a good reason for keeping him breathing, like why he's even here in Diamond Lake. Let's just destroy these monsters and take him in, or kill him if he resists. Then we can return the family to their graves."
Khyrn won't be happy about it, but he'll go along with the group's decision. BUT, as part of this parley, the family skeletons get returned to their graves, and Filge has to agree to stop his experiments and leave Diamond Lake forever.
Khyrn steps up and attacks the zombie flanked between Sverrir and Markus, but the uneven steps cause his swing to miss his target.
Khyrn channels energy to damage the zombies then moves.
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Khyrn casts divine favor.
DM & Markus:
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Can't wait until we get neutralize poison. Sverrir can drink as much as he wants, and when combat begins, BAM! Sober Sverrir!
Khyrn casts magic weapon on Markus's fauchard then follows behind Sverrir.
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My family and I are going to be on vacation from Monday, March 4 through Saturday, March 9. I do not expect to have a reliable internet connection, so please run Khyrn as necessary for that week. Thanks!
"We can figure that out later - this Filge person can tell us... if he surrenders fast enough. Despite my desire to see him pay for his crimes, this note is troublesome and bears questioning the man if he is able to speak."
Khyrn nods in agreement with Lucid. "Truly he is a depraved maniac."
Khyrn rolls his eyes as the dwarf flips over the table. "Right, what's behind those doors?" Khyrn motions to the door under the stairs, readies his battleaxe, and prepares to open it.
Seeing the zombies failure to react, Khyrn begins methodically hacking through them with his battleaxe, not stopping until the last one is destroyed. "Let us find this Filge, so justice may be beaten into the one who would violate the dead in such a way!"
Khyrn's face twists and becomes red as he grows more and more angry with each word from the zombie's mouths. Finally, he exclaims, "That's enough! Markus, move. Ramos, your assistance would be welcome." Khyrn stalks over and takes position behind one of the zombies. He waits to see if Markus wants to get up from the table before he continues, but once the Lore Warden acts, Khyrn calls upon the power of Heironeous to destroy these undead monstrosities.
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Khyrn nods as Ramos speaks, "I agree. Those abominations must be destroyed."
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