"Xaikon, that is good to know. Clearly, there is some strange spell-craft at work here....We should see where that thing goes." Raskir jogs to follow the skeleton.
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Thanks for the correction, I was going to look it up and forgot.
HP 17/17 now.
Raskir starts to pursue, but regains control. He checks on everyone's wounds.
Healing
HP now 13/17. "Now that that is over, we still need to figure out where we are. Xaikon, how high can you fly?" Raskir looks back at the door, trying to feel if there is a wall next to it.
Raskir reels from the attack, but channels the pain into a ferocious counterattack.
He lashes out too wildly and misses.
Raskir bites at the nearest one then takes a step backward, trying to stay out of reach.
Raskir
Raskir assails the nearest skeleton
confirm crit on the bite
status:
I'm not 100% sure this is all right. In effect? Bull's Strength, Barkskin Level 0: Detect Magic, Light, Know Direction, Create Water, Mending
Raskir hands his sling and bullets to Jayla. "Stay in a group, don't let them surround us. We can retreat if they are too strong.", he urges the others. He focuses a storm burst on the glowing-eyed skeleton.
readied attack: assuming no Bull's Strength
Raskir steps into the open air hesitantly. He looks up at the stars and turns a complete circle, looking for familiar constellations.
Raskir pauses at the doorway, trying to detect signs of an interdimensional portal.
Raskir looks back to see if his companions are following.
"We'll just be paying your captain a visit then," Raskir snarls menacingly. He jogs to the steel doors and pulls.
Raskir storm hexes another archer and then moves down the dock toward the boarding ramp.
The 6 damage removes the temporary 6 hp I had. Not sure if I have taken any damage before that. Raskir moves towards the guards on the dock, pausing for cover and to storm hex the nearest archer. Sparks crackle around him.
Raskir snaps at the departing pirate guard, then gives chase, biting at him again.
Raskir ducks under the blow of one attacking cutlass and spears the other pirate right through the stomach before he can reach him. He follows up by dropping the spear and attacking the remaining pirate with tooth and claw.
Tasting blood, Raskir feels a surge of vitality course through him.
Raskir continued to press the attack, but tried to stay behind the crates and other obstacles to keep from being an easy target. He ran to the next crate and stabbed at the guard.
Raskir follows up Xaikon's arrow by charging the guard, hoping to catch him while vulnerable.
status:
Lots to keep track of. CON 13/14 (drained 1)
HP 17/17
AC 16 (T 13, FF 15)
Remaining spells:
1/4 (?): change shape (to bestial form, std action) (free swift action to human form)
Rakir growls like a bear, and runs to Valeria's side, stabbing at the guard with his longspear, which pierces his abdomen.
Raskir ducks behind a crate and chants in Hallit, asking the Bull spirit to bless him.
Raskir looks from a distance first. When Jayla is in position, he creeps closer.
Raskir hangs back and quietly chants, letting his skin gain the toughness of bark. Then he investigates the ship and surroundings for signs of magic. He wishes he had brought Tuuli with him, but she would not have been able to make the swim.
"Show us. We will harm you no more if you help us." Raskir takes a bandage and applies it to the fallen skulk as a show of good faith.
Raskir lets his animal instinct guide him as he drops his spear and attacks with tooth and claw.
Raskir taps into his inner beast and allows the strength to surge into his muscles. He advances steadily with longspear at the ready.
AoO if needed:
Raskir tries to tackle the skulk as she runs past.
If that fails, he will give chase as best he can without losing his companions.
"This looks like the mechanical golem we fought. I don't know who made these figures, though." He waits to see if anyone has any thoughts before taking the lead going northeast.
"I don't think she was attacked by cave-teeth," Raskir says, getsturing to the stalagmites. He pauses and studies the cryptic drawings. "Could these be signs of the star voyagers?"
Then he spends a while searching the boxes and rubble.
Raskir touched the wall of the cave, trying to sense the spirits of earth and darkness that dwelt inside. With his skinwalker's eyes attuned to the darkness, he kept a vigilant watch on the ooze, looking for signs of motion, as he slowly skirted along the wall. After he passed, he held his spear at the ready and motioned for the next person.
Raskir confers quietly with the group. "I will try to sneak past while you ready your ranged weapons at it. If it does not react, then you can follow. If it does attack, I will hold it off with my longspear while you finish it off." He waits to see if anyone has a better plan.
Raskir follows Jayla to the next cave entrance. He briefly examines the fungi for any threats or medicinal properties. "The shaman who trained me used to use mushrooms for healing, and sometimes to help see the spirit world."
[b]Shall we continue on in the water? The brave warrior fights, but the foolish one fights when it is not needed."['b]
Raskir backs away. "I don't want to stay in that water too long, but perhaps it is wise to avoid disturbing these beetles."
Raskir, still feeling the increased dexterity in his limbs from the monkey fish spell, approaches the ledge, trying not to disturb the beetles, and begins a steady climb.
"Don't threaten their nest and they should leave us alone."
Raskir swims easily, aided by his spirit magic, but he is glad when he gets back to air due to something foul about the water. He looks at the sludge with distaste.
Raskir volunteers to go with the advance party, using his darkvision to scout. He chants and calls on the spirits of fish and the wild lynx, giving him increased ability to swim and climb, and then allows his body to take its natural form, granting him darkvision and a claw-like grip. He stashes most of his gear including the crossbow under some bushes, but keeps his longspear, dagger, and sling.
So is Khonnir the druid related to the missing councilor Khonnir Baine? Was that intended to be a clue or just an unintended name reuse?
"It seems we are all willing to try the tunnel. Does anyone know if there is a druid about who could give us all the boon to breathe water?"
"I am not a good swimmer, it is too cold where I come from, but I do have a spell that helps me swim and climb."
"Understood, but the water passage could give us the element of surprise, and perhaps succeed where the other expeditions did not."
"I have some skill in tracking. If we can find the area, I may be able to lead us to them. Plus you (Xaikon) and our birds can scout from the air."
Raskir thanks Val for the hospitality. He confers with the others to decide on a course of action. "The rewards for visiting the torch are great, but we must delay that until we rescue the girl. What if we rent a small craft and pose as merchants sailing along the river? Hopefully we can lure the pirates into attacking us."
"I will go with Xaikon to check on the girl. I hope the healer was able to help her."
Traveling. Suggest we split up and visit both.
Yes, best of wishes to you.
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