Reedreaper looks at Tally. "Very true. I did not survive lifetimes of daemon pursuits by fighting to the death. I learned when to retreat. I would not be here otherwise." His gaze goes to the north.
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Reedreaper is a level 7 fighter. He will not fight Mictena but could possibly be coerced into staying with you as opposed to going on to Osirion.
Reedreaper moves into the fray.
The shabti fighter makes his way through the webs.
"You did the right thing. That does not make me your eternal servant."
Reedreaper uses an immediate action to place his shield between Mictena and Stephan. (Saving Shield) +2 to AC.
The fighter moves next to Stephan. "I am with these souls now, Mictena. My time serving you has been fulfilled. My shield now serves them. I wish that you would let this wrongful intention of yours go. They live and are very close to returning. They will fight to the death. I hope you will not."
Reedreaper continues to help Damien out of the web.
The shabti moves to Damien. "Looks like you could use some help there."
The shabti frees himself but does not move.
Reedreaper dons his shield. He addresses the party. "What are you doing?"
Reedreaper moves closer to Mictena.
"This way. Mictena has placed her gazebo by the exit."
"Do any of you casters need to recharge before we proceed?"
"Do we take the time to locate Aydie? Who is the most persuasive of this group? Who will do the talking when we meet Mictena?"
"Aydie. Hmmm. She teleported away. We will find her, but how long I do not know. Her presence would certainly help sway Mictena." "I do not believe there is someone pushing Mictena in this direction. A good theory, but I have spoken with her at length about your presence. This is her reasoning alone which I do not agree with." "I hope you are as good with your persuasion as you are with your weapons."
"You fought Aydie with honor and respect not to mention skill. I yearn to return to Osirion. The memories there were so fulfilling. I wish to return my toes to that sand yet it be many lifetimes since I was there. As you return to Golarion, so should I. You will make good companions." "Mictena is obsessed with you. She parks her domain on the roads and her domain is being ripped apart by this unwise decision." He holds up the branch he has been holding. "See, it withers from within. Deathbower is weakened and Mictena may be as well. My betrayal will not land well with her."
"I hear the psychopomps can see something in your hearts. You look like normal living beings to me." He smiles at Tally's assumption. "I am a shabti. A soul duplicate of a wealthy young man who died and would have been sentenced to Abaddon except that I was to take his place. My existence began as a soul hunted by unrelenting fiends. I have all of Akten-ar’s memories and believed I was Akten-ar. I spent spent several mortal lifetimes running, hiding, and watching the few friends I made get caught and savaged by daemons." "By chance my path crossed Mictena who knew I was a shabti and did not deserve eternal torture. She led me to the Boneyard, nurtured and educated me and counseled me on my fear and rage. I vowed my service to her and eventually with watchfulness and determination became her number one."
"I witnessed your encounter with Aydie. It seems that introductions are in order. I am Reedreaper. Mictena's head gardener, personal bodyguard and friend." |