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Offline Risada

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #60 on: December 16, 2011, 12:20:47 PM »
"Nope. Absolutely not. My business is with magic items, girlie. And I never found a magic flower either... so I thought this flower you are looking for would be ... special, perhaps..."

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #61 on: December 16, 2011, 02:25:36 PM »
Amnon looks to his companions.  "We are here for a purpose are we not?  Flowers do not serve that purpose, so let us do our duty!"

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #62 on: December 16, 2011, 02:36:37 PM »
Golkonda whispers to the fiery paladin.

"And what do you suggest? We go in and risk getting attacked by those guys? I want to know if we can find out what's happening without killing little girls.... unless she attacks first. Then it's another story."

The gith stops for a moment, then continues.

"Maybe there's something else going on here... let me check it."

Then he starts concentrating on the flow of magic around the area.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #63 on: December 16, 2011, 03:59:43 PM »
Cal leans in to whisper to Golkonda, "Do your arcane senses detect anything? I apologize that I cannot give a less vague answer but I feel Il'Yannah is warning me against some ill will here."

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #64 on: December 17, 2011, 01:52:40 AM »
Before Golkonda can even focus enough to detect the presence of magic, a ghostly apparition glides up from the ground above the western slope. It shouts out, "Stop dawdling, you fools! They've seen through your inept ruse-- Kill them!"

Delphina's look of youthful innocence drops and a wicked scowl draws upon her face. "You heard him, attack!"
With that, the warm skin tone Delphina possessed faded into a pale, chalky complexion, while her voluminous, brown hair fell flat, bleaching to a silvery-white. Her pupils and irises disappeared, as did most of her other facial features such as her nose and mouth.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #65 on: December 17, 2011, 05:23:18 AM »
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I'm here and ready to keep confusing the hell out of everyone I meet.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #66 on: December 17, 2011, 07:23:52 AM »
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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #67 on: December 17, 2011, 11:50:31 AM »
Golkonda speaks to Amnon, slightly satisfied with himself.

"See? You have to admit it was worth the wait..."


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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2011, 03:25:31 PM »
Cal furiously ignites Il'yannah's light in his staff, "TREACHERY!"

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #69 on: December 18, 2011, 01:56:08 AM »
Initiative:
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It does not take any special knowledge to know that the creature that was previously taking the form of Delphina Moongem is actually a Changeling (though you may or may not have had direct contact with one before). She directs the guard drakes to attack, waiting until after they are finished to make her move.

The drakes scramble around the ledge and charge at Amnon. Gnashing with sharp teeth and harboring the element of surprise, the small reptiles strike with surprising power, immediately drawing copious amounts of crimson blood. The changeling moves in between the humans, commanding them to protect her for the time being.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #70 on: December 18, 2011, 03:25:32 AM »
Cal mutters a quick prayer of succor to Il'yannah and calls for a zone of healing light using The Light Within (minor action) before evoking the Preservers Rebuke, filling himself with divine fury after the attack on his ally granting his intelligence bonus to his next attack. Cal then calls down Grasping Shards on the two Drakes.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #71 on: December 18, 2011, 05:07:27 PM »
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The divine light sears the drakes, while beginning to mend Amnon's wounds. Two of the Human rabble begin making their way toward the group, while the other two remain with the changeling. The spectral apparition moves into the pit, gliding effortlessly down the slope. It raises its hand, and grasping claws of smoky shadows rise up from the ground by Cal's feet. They latch on, grabbing and locking down the Kalashtar in place.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #72 on: December 19, 2011, 02:37:36 AM »
Gerand's blade comes flashing out as he moves to attack. As the two beasts tear into Amnon, Gerand's blade seeks the closest, as he mutters a curse to each. The sound of the whispers is concealed by the strange sound his blade makes as it sears somewhat clumsily through the air.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #73 on: December 19, 2011, 08:43:12 AM »
The drake whips its tail to counter Gerand's sword, deflecting the blow.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #74 on: December 19, 2011, 12:33:57 PM »
Golkonda focuses his healing powers on Amnon, mending some of the tiefling's wounds. Then takes some quick steps towards the closer drake and attacks the beast, long knife coated in acid. Then another attack is made, this time releasing a burst of arcane power among his companions' weapons.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #75 on: December 19, 2011, 01:47:21 PM »
Golkonda's first strike hits as the drake hisses in pain! In its frenzy, the reptile opens itself up to the Artificer's second blow. His familiar squeals, then speaks in the language that they share, saying, "Nice hit, master! Now slash it again! And again! Let the blood spray freely!"

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #76 on: December 19, 2011, 06:08:07 PM »
Enraged by the deception from the woman that he once rescued, Amnon pulls out his sword and shield.  "Dol Arrah, guide my blade!" he yells as he strikes at the beast in front of him.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #77 on: December 19, 2011, 11:09:16 PM »
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Amnon cuts deep, gouging the drake's flank! It's severely wounded, far past the point of being bloodied, but it still has some fight in it as Amnon draws the attention of his nearby foes!

Round 2!
The drakes both attack the paladin who so intently drew their ire. The grievously-wounded one snaps its jaws at Amnon, but is in too much pain to muster the effort needed to cause harm. The other one manages to get by the paladin's shield, clenching down on his arm and drawing fresh blood.

The changeling takes the opportunity to move towards the fight, clearly confident that her allies have the upper hand.

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Cal's up, though the shadowy claws begin to tear into the invoker!
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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #78 on: December 22, 2011, 03:19:15 PM »
With the creeping darkness obstructing his movements Cal allows holy rage to overcome him, with a fiery roar an angelic figure wreathed in searing light erupts outward, punishing all foes before him.

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Re: The Keep - Part 1
« Reply #79 on: December 22, 2011, 05:06:09 PM »
The burning light clings to the invoker's foes, taking some down while the others remain, if a bit scorched. The remaining humans close in on the group, with one of the previously far ones managing to charge Gerand, though their club bounces off of the Swordmage's warding.

The apparition glides a bit closer to the action, then raises his hand again. This time, the felled human begins to twitch, then rises, all color drained from its skin. It emits a low, chilling moan as it shambles toward Amnon, though it does not yet strike.

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Gerand's up!