It is a pity, but with one post every some months, I do not think this game is alive in any effective way :(
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"We probably need to leave, its body is just too tough!" Shalissa shouts, but at the same time starts to say magical words from a safe position. She waves her conjuration power and brings down a glitterdust over the elemental, trying to avoid the others.
Badly battered, Shalissa staggers back "It is too hard, without effective weapons, we probably need to run away here!" She does try to move out of reach in total defense.
Checking Shalissa's life, I noticed I forgot to update to level 6! Shalissa has one more wizard level, which should give her 41 hp rather than 35.
Shalissa lunges without hesitation, both hands gripping her blade as she drives it into the churning body of the elemental. Water sprays as her strike cuts deep, her stance low and ready to press the attack.
"Agreed. Let's explore this first" Shalissa follows along, paying attention to everything in the aqueducts, specially to any historical cue or indication of their final destination.
She also scans the area with detect magic.
Shalissa tries to make it up the wall as well.
"Looks like a net trap ahead" Shalissa halts just at time and points at the mechanism "Any of you know how to deal with that kind of stuff? Otherwise, we can try to spring it artificially with a large rock or something"
Shalissa halts near the edge of a gaping break in the wall, eyes narrowed at the overgrown ruins "I agree with Ndombe. This is the real game. If anyone is not sure, better tell now" Turning, she steps into the shadow of the ruin's side opening, her hand resting lightly on her bow "It's going to get darker soon. And I'm not interested in seeing what Tazion wakes up when the sun is gone. Let's find out a structure where we can pass the night"
"Let's just try to find a side opening. In ruins it is easy to find areas that have broken with the time. If no one is found, then we try the main entrance I say" Shalissa proposes as an initial approach.
"Tazion at last" Shalissa overlooks the ruins from atop a stone "It is said the secrets of finding Saventh-Yhi are to be found here" She steps down to the ground and points forward "Well, then, let's see if it is true. Into the ruins I say" Resolved, the elf takes the lead and starts walking inside the ruins.
"I will carry this mark with purpose. And if the tortoise guides me as wisely as it endured, then perhaps I shall walk more carefully through the traps that await us." Solrisa looks to the rest of the party now, her tone sharpening "Let's not waste this. The jungle doesn't sleep, and neither will the things hunting in it. Who's next?"
"Well, then, I will get the chance to have a call on my spirit" Shalissa offers herself to the ritual, she has already been a tortoise in Nkechi's dream trance.
I like that they noticed and finally broke free in the end :)
"Unexpected, yes," Shalissa says, answering Ndombe with a glance "but not unearned" She steps forward, looking at the three women with a hard, assessing expression "You were victims, yes. But so were many others, I suspect, those not as lucky as you to break free" she pauses for a bit, then finally exhales "You made your choice in the end. You fought back. That matters" The elf sheathes her blade with a clean motion and nods "I'll accept your healing, if only to move forward without dragging this pain behind me" And looking at the others she says "We have an ancient city to find. We need to be right back at the road as soon as possible"
Yep, let's see what type of servitude this thing puts us into. Maybe to explore certain lost cities for an ancient artifact of demon desire xD
I will keep posting if this goes forward with a higher pace, but at the current one of half a year per encounter we are not going anywhere and it is hard to have a healthy engagement. And by half a year I mean literal, we begun this encounter on November 13th, just half a year ago. If a typical book has around 50 combat encounters, we are talking about 25 years to complete one book at this pace, that is 100 years to complete the remaining 4 books. Anyway, it seems we have a TPK here with all the characters charmed or sleeping :P
No answer from the others? :( Well, we are all charmed to that demoness, so we can call out this as a TPK anyway. Maybe write a nice wrap up for a nice closing.
Hello, what's up, many days without player posts here! We have been in this combat for months now :(
Question about the charm person, does our allies being attacked count towards breaking the enchantment per the last paragraph?
She talks up "Let's talk!"
Her hand moves towards her cold iron dagger and draws it hopping the metal can maybe bite the creature.
"W-what was I saying?" finally recovered from her confusion, Shalissa resumes her attacks over Zakiyya.
Shalissa spends her turn saying very profitable stuff like "Blue when you reach blord what table sky in valuable olda blurt"
"What the babble dabble you can green on the fly sky" Shalissa explains the party.
Happy New Year everyone! My best wishes for this year that it starts! Anything missing from our side to wrap up the turn GM RichD?
"That's yet to be seen!" Shalissa moves with resolve, trying to flank Zakiyya with Umngane.
Shalissa's expression hardens as she straightens, she looks at Zakiyya unwavering and cold "Our journey doesn't allow for delays, and we've already lingered longer than we should. Time presses on, and we cannot afford to lose daylight. We should go now" she states firmly, agreeing with Ndombe and pressing the party.
Shalissa's smile remains soft and unassuming, though she notes Zakiyya's quick shift from irritation to charm. That subtle flicker only adds to her wariness "Anyway, we need to continue our way. Our journey is a long one" She eyes at the others, clearly unease "Let's finish the meal and keep moving"
Then turns to the girls speaking back in Common "Your offer is very generous. Though perhaps, given the hour, some of us may need time to meditate and prepare ourselves to receive such a blessing. It's a profound gift, after all" Then, after a pause, she inquiries with trustful interest "It's rare to see such a connection with spirits... Tell me, is there a leader among you, or do you each share different gifts in guiding the totems? I imagine you've each learned so much from each other" she glances gently at Alala, Masozi, and Osumare, as if encouraging them to share something of their own.
Shalissa glances at the Zenj women, then back at her companions, looking for anything unusual "I suggest we accept their offer, but we should stay alert. Rest will do us good, but danger can come disguised as hospitality"
Her eyes meet Ndombe's with a knowing look "Perhaps you can share one of those bawdy tales tonight, once we're safely at their home"
Shalissa nods as she examines the items found on the necromancer "This war mask must be the source of his terror-inducing magic. We'll need to be cautious with it" She glances at Ndombe and Nothus "Don't be too hard on yourselves. Fear magic is insidious, but we survived, and that's what matters. Next time, we'll be better prepared" Turning to the group, she adds, "Does anyone want the amulet or the spear? I'll hold onto the spellbook for now to study it. As for the mask, we should discuss how best to use or dispose of it, it's powerful but dangerous" "If we are not injured, then, I think we can move forward"
Shalissa takes a moment to catch her breath as the necromancer falls, aided by the elementals. She watches the scene for a brief moment, then she looks after the fallen body, ensuring that the threat is neutralized and taking his equipment. Then, she looks to rejoin with her companions "Is everyone alright?" she asks, scanning her companions to check for injuries or signs of lingering fear "That necromancer was more dangerous than we expected"
That's a good point. Maybe it is a good idea to add the elementals attacks just in case the GM considers they apply :)
Shalissa decides to pursue a bit the necromancer, but she remains on sight of the others.
If that is not enough to hunt him, she just gives up and returns to gather with the rest of the party.
Seeing the necromancer retreating higher into the sky, Shalissa takes a deep breath, stills her pulse and let's another arrow fly "This ends now" she whispers under her breath.
As the guy takes flight, Shalissa changes weapons to her bow, dropping the longsword on place so she can immediately take a rushed shot. She keeps it silent to try not reveal her position.
With the necromancer blind and the troll taken out, Shalissa takes the opportunity to advance quietly and strike silently on the dark mage.
"What are you dealing with the dead? A necromancer?" Shalissa quickly recites more magical verses hitting the man with blindness.
"Who are you? What have you done in that tomb?!" Shalissa exclaims alarmed by the looks of the stranger, and quickly reacts to the presence of a troll, trying to making it fall by casting create pit on his feet.
"Whomever did this, it has a macabre way of finding answers" Shalissa looks around for clues of where have this person gone " The question is where has it gone?"
"Ok, let's then have a peek at what is going on. Maybe it is someone who can help us" regretfully Shalissa's abilities do not include healing.
"Let's be careful though on our approach" Shalissa moves with the group, trying to be as stealthy as possible when they approach the activity.
The elf casts detect magic and checks if any magical aura has remained around. If so, she studies it.
"That shall work Nothus" Shalissa nods to the half-elf and smiles satisfied "Let's move on, and tomorrow when you are ready, we can send an animal messanger for them to have notice of the danger ahead"
"Not today, fiend!" Shalissa shouts back, her voice echoing through the dense forest as she sprints alongside her companions. Once they are far enough from the shadow demon, Shalissa regroups with the others "Is everyone alright?" she asks, her voice steady but concerned as she checks each of her companions for injuries "That was too close for comfort." "We need to keep moving toward Tazion, but we cannot leave the expedition in the dark about what we encountered. The demon is a serious threat, and they need to be prepared with sacred weapon balms and daylight magic." she looks around at the others "Does anyone have access to a spell like Sending or Animal Messenger? We need to warn them and suggest they take a detour around this area, at least be better equipped to handle that thing that we were"
"A shadow demon!" Shalissa grits her teeth "Unless you have a way to get rid of the darkness and a bunch of sacred weapons to harm him, it is time to run all of us" The elf retreats back to the forest following the others, and drawing her cold iron dagger as she does, casting magic weapon on it.
Your ruling sounds accurate to me. Usually, when you lose sight of the source, you are free to stop and try do something else, like using a remove fear scroll or similar thing.
"We need to bring that thing down before it tears off bite by bite!" Shalissa screams alarmed as half the party runs away. Decided to make a stand, she casts shield to protect herself and gain some time while the others recover themselves.
Despite the scary ape, Shalissa holds her ground and says a few magical words trying to gain some time by tripping the ape with a grease at his feet.
Unable to sense what is going on with the ape, Shalissa goes for a protective spell, casting mirror image, of herself appear around "Why that ape would cause such carnage? Is it scared or being used by someone else?"
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