"That is disturbing" Tierney says when Nik'o is finished.
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Perception
Tierney squints and stares at the "Headquarters" building for a long moment then says "I can see two of those Yuan-ti lurking outside the large building, as if to spring on us. Probably they are assassins or guards."
Tierney spends part of the morning engaged in studying his grimoire and uttering the odd syllable on occasion. When he completes his mental exercises he stores his spellbook and takes up one of his swords. For the next half hour he limbers up and then throws himself into elaborate swordplay without pause. Oddly, no matter his exertions, not a single bead of sweat appears on his skin. At last finished with his practice, Tierney turns to the others and asks "Shall we move on toward finding this Tremble Tooth?"
Knowledge (planes)
Tierney searches his memories for anything that he may have learned about Yuan-ti but his efforts come to naught. When the telepathic announcement is heard he asks the others "How likely is the city to hold out against the siege?"
Sense Motive
Tierney focuses on the halfling to try to read her but her archaic speech pattern distracts him and he gleans nothing more to her than what is on the surface.
Tierney watches in silence for the most part. In truth, he is a bit embarrassed that he knows so little of Sarlona and the stakes that recent events present. "So what is our next move?" he asks the group.
Tierney takes stock of his equipment to make sure nothing was lost in the fall down the hole. All the while he waits with anticipation for an explanation of the events.
"Yes, please advise us. Unless of course we are not the correct Strix, Changeling and Tiefling that you are looking for."
Perception
Tierney stops abruptly when Revion informs him what is above. Whispering, he says "Let's get the others and try to regroup with those above, if they survived."
"We will probably be shedding blood soon" Tierney says while pointing his sword in the direction of the voices. With that he removes a small vial from his pouch and drinks it down.
CMW
The magus grimaces as he swallows the fetid-smelling draught, coughs harshly and nearly doubles over. For a brief moment, he silently holds his stomach and shudders. Then, breathing heavily, he stands again looking stronger despite the pained expression he wears.
To the others Tierney says "We cannot climb out now; we will have to find another way out."
The ominous sounds from above worry Tierney until he hears Helac's voice in his head. Non-human voices down here? Wonderful he thinks.
Tierney yells to those above. Then he makes his way to Revion and says "If needed, I can boost you up" he laces his fingers together to make a foothold "and you could pull me up from there. But I don't think up is where we should go right now."
Tierney's ears ring from the impact with the ground and he tries to gather his wits. Voices emanate from above but he cannot make sense of them; it all sounds like confused shouting to him.
Did Revion take the potion of CMW that Tierney offered him? If not, then Tierney is going to use it himself now.
Survival check (untrained)
"Yes, but only just" Tierney replies. "Is there enough room for your wings to fit?" I hope she does not think I implied that she has fat wings Tierney thinks as he pulls himself to a standing position and surveys his surroundings.
Reflex Save
The darts pierce Tierney's shoulder and chest, causing such bellow in pain. Observers would see him dance oddly on the edge of a pit conjured at his feet. For a few brief moments, his feet do a jig as we attempts to regain purchase on the floor. But, in the end, he plummets out of sight, yelling a curse as he disappears.
Reflex
Tierney's fascination with the black phenomenon spewing from the construct's mouth dulls his normally sharp senses and he fails to even notice the claws until it is too late to avoid them.
"It somehow knows who we are and things about us. Either that or it is guided from afar. Either way, our enemies have some measure of us."
"No, it tells lies to unnerve us" Tierney replies. All the same, he cannot help but recall his father on his deathbed, wasting away. Sense Motive
"This thing would cost too much money to be just for show. There must be something valuable, in one sense or another, nearby." Tierney steps back so that he is nearly behind the figure.
Perception
"Its feet are stuck to the coffin! Stay out its reach!" Tierney exclaims. He stands ready to strike if it takes offensive action but otherwise he waits.
"Does anyone have rope to bind the coffin shut while we hit the switch? This way it might foil any traps inside."
"Shall we open the whispering coffin?" Tierney asks the others.
Nik'o's question intrigues Tierney and he momentarily forgets the coffin as he waits for Revion's answer.
"I never learned anything of the Draconic Prophecy; I always thought it to be more fraud than fact." "This is certain, however, there is something attached to the coffin below" Tierney adds while pointing to the hidden switch in the crevice between the floor and the bottom of the pedestal under the coffin. It seems to be connected to something inside the pedestal (or inside the coffin?) that is in the DC 20 Perception spoiler. He also announces the presence of the whispering that emanates from it as he moves to the side of the coffin.
Spellcraft
Perception
Tierney gestures at the coffin and makes a lifting motion as if opening something. Then he silently mouths the words "surround it first?".
Gedeon? Oh yes, the red-haired man Tierney thinks. He is too embarrassed to admit that he lost track of the man during the approach to the building and the fray that ensued. "If the creature was sufficient to overcome Gedeon and make off with him then it has probably slain him or will do so soon." Now realizing that his words might have come across as cold to some here he adds "Sorry".
Tierney reaches into his pouch-belt and produces a small vial that he holds out to Revion. "If there are more confrontations then we need to be at full strength. This is a draught of healing." Tierney's speech pattern is odd and it is difficult to gauge him accurately based on it.
If the others are upstairs they should have heard the carnage and come to investigate. This entire situation casts doubt on the kalashtar's account of things.
"Where are these companions of yours now?" Tierney feels no need to trust Minitash until he sees evidence that he should.
Even though the kalashtar appears to have reasserted his persona, Tierney does not sheath his sword. He keeps his eyes fixed on Minitash in anticipation of any treachery.
Attack with Spellstrike and Shocking Grasp
Attack with Spellstrike and Shocking Grasp
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Tierney falls short with a slash then throws himself into a thrust while the wolf leaves itself open.
After eluding the wolf's attack, Tierney seizes the opening it left to counterattack. He channels a portion of his magic into his blade as we thrusts it rapidly at the canine enemy. Spellstrike attack #1 with Touch of Fatigue DC14 Fort save
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The chaos of the situation nearly overwhelms Tierney. The swarm will kill Helac if it is not stopped. There is a healer in the group who can aid him after the swarm is destroyed. The group is in dire straits. It is time for a gamble. Tierney thrusts his left hand at the swarm and a gout of flame bursts forth. Burning Hands
"Get out of the way and I will burn them!" Tierney shouts at Helac.
Hearing Helac's voice in his head shocks Tierney but the words have the ring of truth about them. With some reservations, Tierney sacrifices another of his spell-scars in the hope of aiding Nik'o.
Without even realizing that he is speaking his thoughts aloud, Tierney says "That mist! It is exactly like the mist in the Mournlands!" Then Tierney closes the distance to the rat-pack as quickly as he can. Once within reach he thrusts his left hand into the mass and grunts incoherently.
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Spellcraft
Tierney had intended to burn the swarm where it stood, but now that it had engulfed Kiana he feared that the flames would take her as well. Seeing that the half-elf was able to affect it, he turned to face the other foe and was caught off-guard by Minitash's transformation. Still, he had an option to impede the kalashtar without harming Nik'o. He stabs his arm outward and, in response, a slick coating manifests on the stairs under Minitash's feet.
The unexpected turn of events catch Tierney off-guard and his reaction is initially slow. He considers the situation overly long before taking action. Finally, he turns his left forearm outward and mutters something inaudible. In response, the air before him shimmers momentarily.
And what good is the vault if it cannot be opened? Tierney wonders. Seeking Nik'o head for the stairs reminds the magus that they were hired to investigate this manifest zone. The spectacle before them seems to exemplify it. If that is the case then this is an obvious place to examine. With that it mind, he makes for the stairs as well but never takes his eyes off of the threatening manifestation from beyond. "Kiana, whatever we are looking for seems to be appearing here in this building. It is probably best to continue on upstairs."
"Aye, the doorway would serve as a choke point, should the beasts attack us" Tierney responds as be backs out the doorway. All the while, he keeps his eyes on the animals.
"Where did they come from?" Tierney asks while pointing to the spectral carnivores with his sword.
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