Thank you all. Had a great time, even if Gordon was a bit of an insufferable boor. :)
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Nathadriel blesses the party, continuing to fend off the attacks with his shield.
Staggering under the attack, Nathadriel casts a cure spell on himself, scrabbling to get a better position.
Nathadriel gives it one last try, holding up his empty hands in a gesture of peace. "We're sorry. It was a mistake. They attacked us."
Nathadriel hurries to help, bracing the door as the others jam it or grabbing the rope Layali hands him and pulling tight.
"We didn't want to fight them - we came looking for answers."
Nathadriel looks nervously at his companions shifting guiltily on the spot, but remains quiet.
Nathadriel nods in agreement with Leifa. "I hear it too. Should we...knock?"
"What do you think? I reckon we could squeeze past here at the corners. Easier than walking through bars and stone."
Nathadriel moves closer to the pit, looking down into the hole. Is it very deep?
"Let's return to our original plan. Examine the roof thoroughly and then work our way down."
"Given what happened to the bandits, I think we should see to the bodies first. They seemed very determined to burn the zombies we'd fought. I think we should do the same."
Scowling as the caster disappears from view, Nathadriel hurries over to Leifa's side and casts cure wounds.
Nathadriel fires an arrow at the caster outside. ,
Nathadriel releases his arrow at the spellcaster, remaining out of reach of the two flying creatures. ,
Nathadriel stows his shield and readies his bow, nocking an arrow as he moves to the entrance.
Joining the others in investigating the strange stoneflame, Nathadriel nods to Layali and Leifa. "That theory certainly fits with what we saw fighting those statues. If they've been hibernating for long enough it could possibly also explain the old Hilvan style of knife we first encountered back in Linhaus when that unfortunate man appeared during Gordon's feast.....although not how it arrived in midair."
Nathadriel will also remain on guard, probably at the doorway watching the room but predominantly keeping an eye outside.
Nathadriel offers a quick prayer to heal Leifa's wound.
Nathadriel will do what he can to assist from the surface as the others climb back up.
*Jealous pout*
Being careful not to cause further collaps, Nathadriel will also peer down into the chamber, looking for exits and perhaps an easy way down. If it's useful he'll cast light on a pebble and drop it down for everyone to get a look.
"Let's return to the horses and make camp for the night. There don't appear to be any more zombies and I'd prefer to be fully rested before exploring the Ziggurat."
"Do you hear that? Something flying, maybe? That way, I think..." Nathadriel points vaguely into the air in the direction of the Ziggurat.
Nodding to Leifa, Nathadriel draws his sword and heads in the direction of the sound. "I heard it too. We should go see what's out there."
"I think we should examine these last two chambers, just to be sure there are no more undead. After that, let's move on towards the ziggurat and at least look for a way inside."
Nathadriel nods in agreement with Layali, clearly uncomfortable. "Yes. Let's leave these in peace. If there are any more undead we should destroy them, but there's no call for violating undisturbed graves."
Nathadriel casts light on his shield and follows Gordon into the tomb.
Nathadriel will rest with Layali whilst the other two search the area.
Gordon's critical reminded me of something - I'm not sure how you play it, but our group had a long discussion about the ranger's various bonus damage dice and critical damage. The PH suggests that all dice are doubled on a critical (not just the weapon damage die) and calls out a rogue's sneak attack as one example. We had some debate about whether hunter's mark was part of the attack or something else. Similarly with the "+d8 to a wounded enemy" feature whose name I've forgotten. Our group decided the PH rule was very general and literally applied to all dice.
Nathadriel presses the attack on the zombie fighting Layali. ,
Determined to put them down, Nathadriel continues slashing at the zombie grappling Layali. ,
Nathadriel continues fighting the zombies surrounding Layali, casting his final healing spell on Leifa. ,
Nathadriel attacks the zombie grappling Layali. He also casts healing word on the tiefling, weaving the spell into his continuing prayer. ,
Nathadriel casts bless, his prayer continuing as he readies his shield and moves forward towards Leifa and Layali.
Nathadriel heads after Leifa and Layali.
"This place appears to have been undisturbed for a long time. Perhaps it would be a good, safe place to leave the horses and move on towards the Ziggurat?"
Nathadriel will join Gordon, once more casting light on his shield to illuminate the room. Unwilling to intrude on another's home, he lingers in the doorway rather than entering.
Nathadriel examines what remains of the statues, pointing out traces of blood in the rubble. "Hmm...I'd thought they were some kind of guardian of whatever used to be here, but these seem to be living creatures. They bleed, look. Perhaps they've just moved in to prey on travellers. Let's rest a while before pressing on to the next building. I'd rather conserve our magical healing given the dangers we've already found here."
Nathadriel continues his attack on the first statue. ,
Nathadriel steps over the fallen statue and hurries to Leifa's side, attacking the most heavily damaged one. ,
Nathadriel steps up to take Gordon's place fighting the statue nearest to the party. As he swings his sword, he also casts healing word on Leifa. ,
Nathadriel will examine the fungus and plants, in case he recognises any of them as a threat.
Nathadriel nods, casting one more cure wounds spell.
"I should be fine. Let's press on - I'm curious about these carvings and inscriptions."
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