I'm a bit late but wanted to pass along congratulations on your wedding GM TAU :) I hope the day went well and set the stage for a lifetime of even better days :)
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Congrats on your pending wedding and good luck on the thesis. I'm also excited to continue with our adventures and will be here when you're ready to restart :)
A bit late but Merry Christmas all! To answer the question Yig is from the USA :)
"And so our ranks swell." Yighukiskar says to his fellows as he watches the Redscale swear their service. "Rise now Redscale and know that from this day you shall kneel to none save the Consuming Flame and his Chosen!" Turning to Ghaz he says, "Show us to the Chieftains hall and then select those among your tribe who might best stand as leaders and bring them to us. We shall choose a council to see our will done in the tribe."
"Rise Ghaz of the Redscale, your submission is accepted. Lead us to the rest of the tribe."
Looking out over the crowd of kobolds assembled the warrior calls out, "Redscale rejoice for the dawn of the draconic empire is upon us! Before you stand the Chosen of the Consuming Flame who have been sent to offer you your rightful place in the future to come. Your prophets have lost there way and denied the truth of our blessed nature, they have been struck down." he holds up the dagger as he says so. "Your Chieftain proved false and thought to claim our might, he has been struck down." Yighukiskar holds up the crown with his other hand. "Your leaders have turned their back on the Consuming Flame, denying his Chosen and paying the price for their foolishness. By rights we should bring slaughter to the tribe but this is not our wish or that of our master." Spreading his arms wide he continues "See the will of our mighty lord in the burning glory of my scales. I was born Sootscale with the dusky scales of my forefathers but through his power I now carry the crimson of the Redscale so that you may know he welcomes you beneath his rule."[b] Pausing a moment for effect he sweeps his gaze over the crowd once more. [b]"What say you Redscale? Your leadership has failed and fallen so I call upon the wisdom of the tribe. Will you submit to the glory of the Consuming Flame and take your place as servants of his Chosen? Will you see the empire to come and claim your birthright as rulers of this land? Kneel before your lords and swear yourselves to us to seal your place in what is to come!"
Looking at the new comer Yighukiskar says, "It would seem your former king remained unconvinced that the Consuming Flame's favor is upon us. We've delivered him to our lord so he can discover the truth for himself." Looking about the chamber he continues, "We are done here for now. Take us to the tribe so they can acknowledge their new lords."
Good catch...fixed now :)
"An impressive implement." he responds to the description Yighukiskar instructs Vrek to begin gathering the gear from the fallen though he plucks the chieftains crown from the dead kobolds head himself. "This should prove our claim to the Redscale tribe."
Ok I think Yig is situated and ready to roll. As far as the loot goes Oozulla, Riz or Ember do you want to carry the dagger? Yig could use the axe for now (I think it will come in handy against the Staglords crew). The crown we can wait to see what it does and perhaps the cloak of resist can go to whomever doesn't get the dagger? I'm open to other thoughts as well :) Edit : Actually I keep forgetting that Yig is finesse based so the axe wouldn't work so well. Perhaps Turnok?
Sorry just slacking :) I'll get Yig updated
Surprised but intrigued he asks his fellows, "What magics does this dagger hold?"
With Vrek's aid as well as any of the group who wish to help, Yighukiskar drags the bodies of those live and dead to the alter on the other side of the chamber. The dead he leans against the sides while those still living he drapes over it. Inviting the other Chosen to gather around he calls out, "Great Shadow! Consuming Flame! See the fruit of your Chosen's might! Taste of the blood of those who would stand outside of your overwhelming darkness!" With that he drives the dagger into each in turn, letting it rest briefly in each body before going to the next. Saving the former chieftain for last he leaves the blade buried in the warriors chest and leans forward until his snout is near the fallen kobolds ear, "So my word is kept, Chieftain of the Redscale." he hisses quietly to the corpse. Stepping back he gazes upon the sacrificial mount for a moment before aiding the others in searching the bodies.
Just popping in to make sure no one was waiting on Vrek. He's waiting a bit to see where things go.
Yighukiskar takes the full brunt of the robed kobolds attack, the burn of the negative energy bringing to mind the recent fight against they Wyvrans. Vrek, perhaps due to his new nature, seems less effected.
Stepping forward Yighukiskar brings his weapons to bear against the remaining crossbowman.
"Then die." he states simply before stepping forward and attacking the kobold with the crossbow.
Ignoring the bolt in his shoulder, when he sees the red chieftain goes down in a swirl of fur and blood Yighukiskar calls out, "Your fool Chieftain is dead, throw down your arms and kneel before the Chosen of the Devouring Flame!"
With a shrill cry Yighukiskar charges forward at the crossbowmen. between him and the red chieftain
Ah I forgot the size modifier on the to attack bonus.
Sorry to harp on Fang but shouldn't his attacks be : +10 to hit (4 BAB + 6 Str) or +8 with PA (+9 currently with Bless up) As far as damage isn't it +6 base or +10 with PA? I might just be missing something though.
Works for me, I do enjoy the cool :)
Which is fine but then the kobold would get to finish his actions prior to the attack. So it would be : kobold moves, AOO and Yig's readied action interrupt his action, kobold's standard, (kobold's turn ends), Fang can choose to un-delay and take the next initiative slot if he wants.
Not to advocate for our foes and even though it probably won't matter given that first hit, but wouldn't Fang only get's a single attack as an AOO and then the delay would activate after the (probably dead) kobolds action assuming he wanted to un-delay?
"You are a fool to turn your back on the future the Devouring Flame has shown his children and twice a fool to challenge those who have thrown down your masters. Come then so your blood can feed his altar and your clan can find glory beneath our banner." The Champion calls out as he steps forward brandishing the dagger in his now red scaled arm.
Prepared Attack:
Taking up the dagger again Yighukiskar makes his way towards the southwestern section of the cavern.
Gazing at the crimson scales that now covered his hand and continued to spread, the warrior considered Oozulla's words. Nodding at their wisdom he simply states, "As the Devouring Flame wills."
Yighukiskar blinks a few times, giving his head a gentle shake to clear his vision. Noting the red color making it's way up his arm he considers the five pillars again. "Ah I see now." he says to no on in particular. Pausing he allows the red scales reach his elbow before he replaces the dagger on the red pillar and calls to Oozulla, "These pillars were prepared to hold the five holy items of Old Sharptooth. This dagger is the Fang of the Consuming Flame...place the Idol of the Great Shadow there." he says indicating the black pillar.
Tasting the air with his tongue as he looks about, Yighukiskar reaches over and picks up the dagger to inspect it closer.
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Seeing no obvious threat the Champion moves to the pillars and looks tat the dagger. "See to the room." he calls back to Vrek without looking at him.
Advancing into the chamber imperiously Yighukiskar moves until he's able to see the entire room.
The warrior considers the white scaled kobold for a moment before turning his attention back to the door. After a moment he reaches forward and moves the dragons beneath Dahak.
"So then perhaps they should be turned to look the part? Are these specific allies or do they represent numerous dragons? If they are known, did they die in a particular order?"
"I see no signs of mundane traps. These sculpted dragons" he traces a clawed finger through the air a few inches from the ironwork, "it may be that they are levers. Does this scene mean anything?"
Yighukiskar steps near to the door but leaves a cautious distance between himself and it. Looking closely at it he searches for signs of traps or methods of opening it. Finally he peers at the dragon motif. "Is there magic upon it?" he asks no one in particular
Drawing his axe and shield Yighukiskar strides purposefully down the tunnel. His eyes constantly scan ahead for signs of danger.
Yighukiskar waves casually to the red. "You may depart. We will see to this sanctum and then return to receive the tribes fealty. Have a guide wait at the top of the tunnel for our return."
"What of the humans temple? Have your tunnels run into their excavations? Has the temple been searched?" the warrior asks as he walks.
When told of the armors magical properties Yighukiskar steps forward and examines it, happy to see it shrink in his hands. The expert make of the armor is evident and the kobolds avarice immediately demands he claim it. Removing his chain shirt he laces the armor on enjoying the extra flexibility it allows. Tossing his old armor to Vrek he sets out with the rest of the group. Once in the Redscale tunnels the warrior keeps a sharp eye out for traps, ambush or other surprises. "How extensive have your tunnels become? What do you know of the prophets sanctum?" he asks their guide.
Is anyone interested in the studded leather? Yig could swap it with his chain shirt just for the lower armor penalty but if someone can make better use I'd prefer they have it.
"I am eager to see this sanctum as well but it may be that these items would be of help there." Stepping closer to Oozulla he quietly adds, "Or if the red chieftain should have a change of heart when back in his seat of power."
"The Great Shadows plans begin to germinate. The Sootscale have bent knee to the Chosen and now the Redscale see the wisdom of it. There remains much to do however." Turning to Ryzztyl and Oozulla he asks "Can you determine what magics these items hold? And what of the egg? Your discovery was most fortunate but what do you know of it?"
Yighukiskar stares at his servant with narrowed eyes taking the creatures measure. The Vrek who had risen from the ground was noticibly different the one that fell only moments earlier. His body not looked emaciated with patches of missing scales showing dull grey skin beneath. His eyes, horns and claws seemed more prominent but after a moment it was clear that they had not grown but instead that his skin was now stretched tight over his shrunken form and had receded. His eyes were milky but his gaze carried a strength of personality. After a moment the Champion nodded curtly. "The Great Shadow holds you to your oath." At Vreks warning of another to come and Embereyes sudden appearance Yighukiskar draws his punch dagger and prepares for an attack. Recognizing the newcommer he calls, "Embereyes! You are the one my servant speaks of? What has the Great Shadow revealed to you?"
Welcome aboard Embereyes! Good to have you with us.
Yighukiskar rises from checking the body of the fallen prophet, gesturing for his fellows to take a look at what he's found. Nodding at Ryzatyl's words he adds, "My brother speaks truly, the time of the Consuming Flame is soon to be upon us. His plans, laid long ago, are coming to fruition and we are all to play our part. We accept your hospitality and would see this sanctum." The rattle of breath entering his dead servant lungs draws his attention away from the red Chieftain. Narrowing his eyes he whispers to Oozulla, "What is this?"
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