The sun slowly rise over the horizon, chasing the darkness away. Ramoska looks at it, but then after some minutes of waiting for the end to come, a confused look appear on his face. He turns to Sonny, as he didn't burst into flames yet. "I don't..." He barely has time to say those words when the undead finally get engulf in flames. It doesn't take long for the body to be turned to ashes. Once it is done, you are left with just a pile of dust where the man used to be.
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I'll be posting a resume of what you know are where the adventure is going from here. You can roleplay amongs yourselves while I make that post. You can also level up to level 12.
While the vampire heads to the roof, you inspect the house freely. You find multiple medical supplies, magical and otherwise, and you are able to recover from this long day of fighting. Once done, you crash down and relax for the first time in a long while. Looking around, you notice that Anna is missing. It doesn't take you more than a few seconds that she is on the roof.
As you get there, you find Ramoska and Anna trading stories and laughing, which is a strange look for a nosferatu. Turning around, you can see what he meant about the view. You can actually see all of the city from here and the water beyond. Then something catches your eyes, just over the horizon, the sun is starting to peek. At the same time, the laughter dies and Ramoska stands up. "Ah yes, I guess it is about this time. Funny, felt alot braver while I was captive underground." He turns to Danica and Sonny. "Priests of Sarenrea, please stay ready. In case my courage falter."
For the mechanical stand point, you are all fully healed.
You make your way out of the city, avoiding any guard patrols you spot. After some time, you reach an out of the way cottage. "The front door is trapped and fake, so no point of trying it. The real entrace is on the side. There is mechanism to activate that will open it. I can point it to you." With the trust building more between you, you let Ramoska show you the way.
Inside is a nice cozy place. Everything is neatly place, but sadly covered in dust. He traces a finger in the dust and sigh. "Just more evidence that what I built here is now gone." He straighten up and get a determine look on his face. "Sunrise should be in about a little more than one hour. I will go greet it while sitting on the roof." With that, he makes his way up the stairs.
More to come...
Aa the undead work to free himself with the tool provided, Tolvan and Danica are able to better study the creature. It seems to be a sub branch of vampire, like a Nosferatu, but not quite. You remember that Nosferatu are cannot turn into cloud of gas, and with the chain you are pretty this one can't also.
Ramoska turns over the tools once freed and let you know that he is ready to go when you are. Still on your guard, since he is still a possible dangerous foe, you make sure to surround him as you make your way back to the surface. The entire time, your new companion make sure to keep his hand in view and makes no sudden or agressive move. Once back in the main building, you successfully sneaked out the same way you came. As he reach outside, Ramoska looks up at the sky. It is still night, so you can see the stars up above. A relaxed smile appears on his face. "Never though I would ever be able to see them again." He slowly points at the stars. "Now, if you allow me, I can guide you to a safe house just outside the city. Take or use whatever will be there, I just want to reach before the sunrise. The view is quite spectaculair on that roof."
Alika Karela wrote: That is a lot to juggle. Hope the adjustment is not too onerous. Canadian health care system and insurance, so it is not costing me a dime.
Hello people, I am finally about to come online. I've just spend all of the Holidays in the ICU and didn't see much of January. The only good thing about this is that I lost weight.
I'm getting better every day, but will never get back to full health. My pneumonia got mixed with Covid and did a number on my lungs. I now have a friend next to my bed called an O2 tank.
I only have my phone at the moment, and I'll try to make a post to at least finish the event going on. After that, if you want to try to get a new GM, I will fully understand.
Hello people, I am finally about to come online. I've just spend all of the Holidays in the ICU and didn't see much of January. The only good thing about this is that I lost weight.
I'm getting better every day, but will never get back to full health. My pneumonia got mixed with Covid and did a number on my lungs. I now have a friend next to my bed called an O2 tank.
I only have my phone at the moment, and I'll try to make a post to at least finish the event going on. After that, if you want to try to get a new GM, I will fully understand.
Didn't expect to see a post here.
I am back at the hospital
I am back at the hospital
I am back at the hospital
I am back at the hospital.
"My name is Ramoska Arkminos. I wish we could have meet in better circumstance." The vampire stay still as Tolvan inspects the chains. Unless he can find the key, he will assistance to unlock them. "As for a safe house. I'm not sure if we have any left that they didn't raided." He pauses, thinking for a moment. "There might be a small hideout on the edge of the city. It is small and we rarely use it, so they might have missed it." He gives you the direction to the place.
@Andjela. Yes, he is evil.
"Oh what's the point anymore. My people were the thief guild of this town. Probably no one is left now anyway. They came after us since no one would mind if we go missing." He turns to Danica after her statement. "We are very clear. Beside, I have no intention of living this cursed unlife. I only wish to see the sunrise one last time on the city that was my home"
Thank you all, finally back to the world of the breathing.
Obliviously, my message was a copy/paste of games where I am a player.
Sorry for dissapearing, but I was hospitalized for a pneumonia. I was released yesterday, but still need some time to fully recover. I'll try to get back in the game soon, but in the mean time, feel free to bot me.
Sorry for dissapearing, but I was hospitalized for a pneumonia. I was released yesterday, but still need some time to fully recover. I'll try to get back in the game soon, but in the mean time, feel free to bot me.
He went down on your first one Kyras. So you can take a move action. Also, could you delete the icon on the map. I am currently at work and having a hard time doing it with my cell.
"They were doing experiements. Taking my blood and injecting me with some concoctions. Then they would throw holy water on me, see how it would affect me. Looks like they were trying to find an alchemy solution to the traditionnal vampires weakness. I wasn't the only one here, just the last one remaining. One by one, they brought my people here, did test on them." He waves towars the other column in the room. As for your other question, yes, I can control myself."
Kyras strike the lone assassin, injuring him. At the same time, Alika calls a pillar of fire from the heaven. Only one of her targets get hit as the other dodge out of the way.
Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20
Reflex: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
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"Who?" The shape pause for a second. "More like what now. I was turned into a monster by these bastard." Another pause. "But for a better answer, I used to be the head of the most stubborn group of hecketic people that ever worked in this city."
As Tolvan move the light, you see the man. He looks like a more feral version of a vampire. He is currenlty chained to the pillar, barely able to move. "So, if you are not my captors, who are you?"
Seltyn attacks the gargoyles while the group take down a few more assassins. The water elemental is able to reduce the fires, making it easier for the rest of the group to see the battlefield. While in this section of camp the fight is dying down, the rest of it still seem to be too close to call who will win. One thing that is good is that there is no longer any alchemist's fire raining down on the tents.
The some of the red mantis are widrawning while two run to the tent of of the Sun Shaman. The one that Kyras injured is too sickened to go one way or another.
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Anna inspects the door and find no traps. From what she can tell, this door was made to keep something inside, not to prevent people from going in. You slowly open the door, you see stairs descending into a dark room. The second thing you notice is the smell of decaying flesh. Once in the room, you see a single shape chained to a column at the far end of the room. It moves slightly as you approach.
"What now? What is it this time?"
Copy paste error, yes you are.
@Seltyn, one of the gargoyle is right next to your water elemental.
The Shoanti near the group falls under the blades of one of the assassins while the other two move in on you. Garran is save by the displacement spell on him. While Alistair gracefuly avoid the blades.
From the other side of the battle, you see smoke rising from the Sun shaman dwellings.
sawtooth sabre vs Garran: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 19
sawtooth sabre vs Garran: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
Miss chance: 1d100 ⇒ 7
sawtooth sabre vs Alistair: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
sawtooth sabre vs Alistair: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
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Quinley looks around around after you share the loot and dispose of the vampires. "So, once last door left to open before we call it a day?"
Garran pushed forward, but is defensive stnce prevent him from score any good hits. However, Kyras and Alistair do land some and the assassin takes some damage. Seltyn looks around and the flying creatures and the ones near the tent. They seem to be gargoyles, so at least not some powerfull outsiders.
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The large winged creatures are fully visible though the fighting and smoke that cover the battleground.
The group keep moving toward the Sun shaman's tent, attacking Red Mantis assassins in the way. As you manage to fell another one, you notice more Shoanti falling under the blade of the assassins. Some notice your advance and start heading your way. You start making out what those shapes are further up.
From the south, you hear a mighty roar. Sounds like there are some Shoanti reinforcement coming, lead by Krojun himself. You aren't sure however if he will make it in time.
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With the vampire being helpless, it is pretty easy to finish them off. As you inspect their possession, you find quite a good loot. Looking around, you are sure there is nothing left to find. The only thing left are the hole to the sewer and the door in the corridor that you skipped.
Pretty good sumary of what is going on.
From the info you now have, you are pretty sure that the rebel vampires only have one base left and that's where you are haeding next.
After a few solid hits, you manage to make an opening big enough to get through. On the other side you find multiple coffins. Looking at them you notice that only four show signs of use. Opening them reveal the three vampires from earlier. The fourth one looks empty. As you wonder about the fourth vampire that turned invisible, you notice in the back wall a hole that was dig out. It is about one foot in diameter. Getting closer, you smell a disgusting order of raw sewage. Taking a peek confirms that this hole connects to the citer sewer which probably allowed the vampire from coming and going here without going through the museum above.
In the coffins, the vampire are completely helpless as they are regenerating from the fight.
That one isn't dead, and I forgot to make it move last round...
Alika graces the group with magical energy, increasing their battle performance. Garran charges forward, landing a good blow on the Mantis in front of him. Alistair and Kyras finish off the staggler. Seltyn uses this time to conjure a large water elemental to help with the fires.
The fighting ahead rages on as more Shoantis and assassins are crossing steel. You some members of the tribe falling under the precise blades of the Red Mantis, just as the powerfull blows on the Shoanti warrior fataly wound the assassin. Still, you see that up ahead are large shapes with wings clawing and biting through flesh.
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Moving in, Kyras stabs the target squared in the chest, killing him out right. The rest of the battle is scream of pain and death, and more fire from the sky. From where you are, you notice some dark shapes landing near the Sun Shaman tent. While it is hard to tell what they are, they are not Mantis assassins.
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Anna inspects the wall and discover that there used to be an opening here and it is now walled over. While the craftmanship was well done to hide it, it is not very sturdy. Some well placed hits with an heavy tool should bring it down quickly.
Alistair move forward with a flurry of attacks, but his blade pierce the flesh only once. Garran follow suit and inflict another wound on the assassin. Seltyn casts protective magic on Garran and Alika covers the group with a spell to protect them from the fires.
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Kyras and Alistair charge into the fray and score two good hits on their target. The red mantis, not wanting to turn his back on the Shoanti or the new foes, steps away from Kyras and Alistair and take a few swing at the barbarian. The one on the other side does the same, and the warrior falls to the ground. The rest of the camp keeps on fighting as more alchemist's fire rain from above.
Moment later, Seltyn cast a spell and the entire group can now move and react faster.
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Tolvan's barrage of missiles kills the last vampire, turning it into a cloud of smoke that slowly floats toward the back wall. You follow the smoke and notice that is passes through smalls holes in the wall. Similar to the one in the floor at the tailor shop. Red arrow points to the section were the holes are.
Also, the north and south are seem to be a laboratory. From what you can gather, someone here was experimenting with blood, crating potions and elixir. From the few papers you find, are are able to deduce that this chapter of the Whispering Way and vampire allies have only one more base in the area. The name of the place is the Abbey of Sante-Lymirin, and seem to be located somewhere outside of the city. For those with any religion knowledge, you know that Saint Lymurin was a divine servant of Iomedae, and the patron saint of first blood.
You settle down for the night and hope for a better tomorrow...
You are woken but sounds of screams and battle. You quickly grab your gear and step outside. The camps is in total chaos. You hear a glass break and flames appears near you. Something is throwing alchemist's fire around. Looking up, you see dark shapes flying in the sky, once in a while they drops something that start a new fire in the camp.
Looking around, you see a few Shoanti fighting Red Mantis. The Shoanti are outnumbered, and with the fire, some of them are busy trying to put them out.
Alistair and Kyras are up
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Anna doesn't see anything on her side of the wall. On the other side, Andjela moves in on the remaining vampire. Using the high advantage, she swing at the foe. The slash cut deep, but the vampire is still standing. Danica moves in from behind and flank with Quinley. The blade opens another wound, leaving the vampire barely standing.
atk1, Green, elven curved, fatigue, fervor: 1d20 + 14 - 1 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 14 - 1 + 1 = 29
dmg1, Green, elven curved, fatigue: 1d10 + 6 - 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 - 1 + (5) = 15
Attack1, Temple Sword,Bane: 1d20 + 16 + 2 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 16 + 2 + 4 = 35
Dmg1, Temple Sword, Bane: 1d8 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (3) + 4 + (3, 5) = 15
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"I don't know if you can prove yourself more than you did already." He thinks for a moment. "Your words tell me that your heart are in the good place and your trials showed me that you are willing to do what it takes. Eat and rest, I'll try to talk to the Sun shaman. Maybe I can convice somehow." He address one of the man nearby in Shoanti then turn back to you. "He will show you to a tent you can use. I will come and see you after I have talked to the Sun shaman."
The Sun Shaman takes a step forward and utter a singke word. "NO!" The entire room is stunned as the Sun Shaman walks to the back of the room and dissapear behind curtain. The chief, Ready-Klar, looks confuse for a moment unsure of what to do. From what you can tell from the reaction of the room, this is not how anyone was expecting things to go. After a moment, Ready-Klar regain his composure and gesture to you to head for the exit. Everyone else follow, and you are lead to the center of the camp where a large fire is kept. You are invited to sit.
"This was unusual. I never saw him that upset before. I don't know what that sword of Mandraivus is, but obviously, it is not something he wants to talk about. You did all those trials for this knowledge? Why? To us, your people aren't known to be loyal to the land they live on. You move on when things get hard, not caring about the damage you cause. So, what is different this time?"
No, there is an altar and a ruined statue in the way. But if you stand in the same square as the statue, you would have the high ground.
The 9 damage wouldn't have been enough.
Tolvan hits with all four rays, leaving burn marks on the vampire. Sonny spiritual ally doesn't manage to land a hit, while Anna ponders on her next more. (On delay) The remaining vampire steps down from the raised section and target Quinley with a spell. The man almost double over in pain as you can clearly hear bones breaking in his body. Still standing by almost will alone, he takes a step foward and stabs the vampire. The blades doesn't find a gap in the magic user's defense and fails to inflict damage.
Fort save: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Damage: 11d6 ⇒ (3, 2, 4, 1, 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 4, 6) = 42
Attack: 1d20 + 18 - 1 ⇒ (1) + 18 - 1 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6) + 6 + (5, 3) = 20
Attack: 1d20 + 13 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 1 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 6 + 2d6 ⇒ (5) + 6 + (3, 5) = 19
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Danica acted ealier, so green survive long enough for one more action.
Danica pushes through the flames and slashes at the green vampire, inflicting serious wound to an already damaged foe. She tries to punch Danica, but fails to land a blow. Andjela jumps on the platform and finishes the vampire off. She turn to smoke just before the body hit the floor.
Slam: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (6) + 17 = 23
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The chief looks at the mark and then at Akram. The old Truthspeaker nods. "I have indeed witness this one being reborn from the belly on Cindermaw. They also helped my clan cleansed the evil that took residence at the moon temple." Ready-Klar looks back at you. "For wetlanders, you have achieved thing that few Shoanti would ever dare try. I commend on such victories, I am guessing all this to get something from us. Speak now, what wisdom do you seek?"
The chief grunt in approval. After a short pause, he addresses the group once more. "What exploits make you worthy to even stand in the presence of the Sun Shaman?"
Forgot you could see invisibile people. The red one left in gaseous form through the far wall. I was just keeping the icon there to built suspense. So, from what you can see, there is only 2 targets left.
And yes, if you could bot Danica, that would be great.
Tolvan wrote: Questions: You say Tolvan's spell hits both vampires. count three vampires still up, right? And is the green square the smoke vampire? . Red is invisible, yellow got killed by Andjela, so there is only green and blue left. The green square is a grease spell.
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