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I have had a lot of fun at your virtual table DM Under a Dark Sun in both this and the Dark Sun game. You are a talented GM and I look forward to you returning to the GM screen one day in the future. Thanks for many months of fine gaming. And thanks for teaching me 5e. :) I enjoyed the other players in your game too and will miss playing with each of you. If you need players for one of your games please keep me in mind.
Koralyn looks on scene with despair. Finally she manages We have avenged the fallen Kierdan, though we knew it not at the time. With no more words she sets about doing what must be done to bury and pay respect to these warriors.
Karolyn, with equal resole shown by her adversaries continues to fight. Her blade slashes and flashes as she lightly dances in and around the emery.
Dancing and spinning Karolyn tries to take down a wounded Orog.
I am going on travel for work tomorrow through Thursday and then directly to Dragon Con for the weekend. I'll have my laptop and will try to keep up through Thursday but after that my time will likely be eaten by the con. Will be home late Monday September 4. Bot me as needed.
Still moving with the Bladesong Koralyn is tagged by the lucky javelin throw but it does not penetrate past her false life. She casts Blur and prepares to receive the enemy, moving up to stand by Drogomir in the front line.
Let them come to us. Koralyn encourages, not wanting anyone to go running into the thick of the enemy.
As soon as the group decides to attack the giants Koralyn casts False Life as a second level spell.
With the enemy in sight she casts Slow on the two giants and up to 4 of the orc like creatures. After casting she begins her Bladesong and moves to find cover, if available. Slow: 3rd-level transmutation
You alter time around up to six creatures of your choice in a 40-foot cube within range. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or be affected by this spell for the duration. An affected target’s speed is halved, it takes a −2 penalty to AC and Dexterity saving throws, and it can’t use reactions. On its turn, it can use either an action or a bonus action, not both. Regardless of the creature’s abilities or magic items, it can’t make more than one melee or ranged attack during its turn. If the creature attempts to cast a spell with a casting time of 1 action, roll a d20. On an 11 or higher, the spell doesn’t take effect until the creature’s next turn, and the creature must use its action on that turn to complete the spell. If it can’t, the spell is wasted. A creature affected by this spell makes another Wisdom saving throw at the end of its turn. On a successful save, the effect ends for it.
Seeing little choice Koralyn nods. How do we approach them?
Koraln is torn between wanting to fight the giants and the obligation to defend her changes of both people and grain. We should skirt the threat. she finally recommends And only attack if they come to us.
Koralyn is in a good mood and walks speaking of happy things with Kierdan. She seems oblivious to any distant smoke or noxious smell.
I for one would travel with the shipments of grain and will defend them to my best ability. Korayln confirms. I will be ready to go tomorrow.
Perhaps we could escort a wagon of grain back?
Karolyn enjoys the good company but eats lightly and drinks even less. She too is concerned about the issue with the grain supply. How can we go back to Hochoch with no solution to feed the people?
I think it dangerous to reveal what we carry to any in Hochoch Kierdan. Their need is great and what they might justify as right in such need frightens me.
No, forget about that tower. We are not so desperate as that yet. I am in agreement. We need to safeguard this and vow to never use it until we better understand it. We can look for some place it might be left but for now it is our burden. Kierdan, perhaps there would be some church?
I wonder... There is always the tower.
Koralyn's mood the next day is somewhat soured by the though of the rod and its burden. During the long rest she took the task of identifying the item as the more experienced wizard among them was still cursed and at least somewhat unfit for the risk. She tells the group of the rod's powers with distaste. It is for dominance of others and for spying. I certainly could see how it might be used for good but fear that the vile thing would somehow warp the wishes of even the best intentioned and any use of it would result in evil. Back in the town Koralyn accepts the praise that is due but takes little pleasure in it. She is happy to stay the night but when asked for stories she refers the asker to others in the group stating it was a dark place full of evil. I would prefer to not speak of it.
Its still in its container. We can keep it in there I think, at least for now. And you should stay with us Alistair where we can help protect you. I am now thinking we rest here and explore after that rest. Thoughts?
A look of concern crosses Koralyn's face. I certainly agree that the rod needs to be safeguarded but also think that at least until we know more about it no one should be alone with it. Merely picking it up could alert the lich god, or worse, possess the one who does so. I advise, no I insist on the utmost caution in its handling until we know more.
Concerned for her fellow arcane caster Koralyn shouts a warning but is too late. Its a curse! She moves to Alistair but can only confirm her initial findings. She announces Some high level curse. His constitution has been impacted. It was cast at a very high level of power too. she looks worried. Later, after the rod is exposed.
It cannot be. That... that rod, it matches that of the Rod of the Whispered One, a fell item that served as a badge of authority for the lieutenants of the Arch-Lich Vecna. Its been lost since the fall of the Rotted Tower and was thought to have been destroyed, or perhaps buried with the remains of the Occluded Empire.
That sounds good to me. In fact we might want to take a longer rest after we secure this cavern, if such a thing is possible. In truth I am not happy about spending another night it this wet and dark place of evil but I'd not leave helpless slaves here to starve, or a worse fate. We must finish our search and it is near sure that we will have to fight again before we finish.
Considering the vessel Karolyn reveals It seems vulnerable to abjuration magic.
I agree with Alistair. And there are other passages down here that we never explored. They could hold great wealth, rare magic, or trapped slaves. Do we leave them unexplored? Koralyn begins to look about. After exploring the cave for things obvious she beings the ritual casting of Detect Magic.
Not much of a healer, Koralyn moves to take a defensive stance over the wounded, looking around wearily, somewhat unable to believe they are no longer in danger.
The bladesinger avoids the worst of the blast of energy but is still knocked from her feat. Out of the corner of her eye she sees friends fall. Her false life life actually prevents any of the damage from hurting her but the blast rips away that protection from her completely. Deliberately she climbs to her feet and using her last 3rd level slot fires yet another volley of missiles at the naga.
The damage is subpar but she hopes it is enough.
Karolyn shoots off another set of missiles, this time using a third level slot to do so. After casting her spell she uses her move to move behind the naga hoping to find a way to reach it in melee next round. Note that she does not get close to Dragomir as she does not want to present a tempting target that includes them both.
Was that suppose to happen that way Alistair? I thought the gem was suppose to capture the spirit, not free it? Koralyn watches the magic missiles dart into the thing and tries to decide if they hurt it.
Koralyn recalls how to trap the naga's soul and is about to call out to Alistair when she sees he is ahead of her.
Koralyn sees the enemy and move in to attack. As she appears she has a quiet look of determination and begins her blade song.
Koralyn looks for where the naga might be.
Unsure what to do Koralyn casts Invisibility on herself and her closest ally before moving at a diagonal towards the pillar where she last saw the enemy.
At least partially protected by magic already Koralyn judges the distance to the Naga and realizes she cannot quite make it and attack so she closes on the remaining threat and tries to put him down: the cultist.
At a small con over the weekend. I hoped to be able to post there but the wifi was completely overwhelmed by the number of con goers. It was at a 4-H camp way out in the middle of no where and while nice was electronically cut off from the world. I guess some might find that part of the appeal. not me. lol.
Karolyn, swinging Namarra in a flurry of slashes manages to land one cut on cultist.
Hard pressed, Koralyn begins her bladesong and calls out to Alistair What word do you need? Did you not just hear that voice call for our deaths? Roast away. Perhaps focus on the rogues. Focusing on the rogue Koralyn strikes twice with Namarra but is only able to connect once.
Seeing only 3 enemies Koralyn looks for other threats and notes quietl Two enemies are invisible. She casts Blur before stepping forward.
Cautious of traps Koralyn scans the cleared area suspiciously. She calls out I could never serve one who hides behind such rabble. If you are so mighty and worthy of our service why not show yourself? |
