New Frontiers #38
At long last, the Guardians of Light have reached the Evil Shrine in the depths of the Beleme Swamp. The Lord of Corruption himself greets you and hostilities begin by mutual consent.
Near the rear of the procession, Lyonessa begins to sing. Her song is inspiring and everyone can't help but feel confident about the battles outcome.
Ivy grasps her Holy Symbol and Turns Undead on her side of the path. The Words of Power slice through the swamp waters and half a dozen mini-eruptions follow. Each eruption indicates where a zombie that had been blasted out of existence had been. Eight more zombies begin to rise from the swamp.
Elspeth performs the same task on her side of the path. In response to her Words of Power, a full dozen zombies are blasted away. Only two zombies survive the onslaught. They rise and begin to slowly creep closer.
While this is going on, other Guardians are moving past Ivy and Elspeth towards the Shrine. Lord Validar leads the way, followed closely by Swanny, Kieran, and Gwenith. As they move closer, more Zombies begin to drag themselves out of the mud in their path. Zombie hands reach out attempting to grab anything that strays too close. The zombies can easily be avoided as they unbury themselves.
Behind them, several spells and spell-like effects are cast. Grondar casts Prayer on himself and those around him. Lord Acerion produces a magical horn and blows it. Both effects further empower the Guardians and work in conjunction with Lyonessa's inspiring ballad.
A cluster of Argents fly off to the left and quickly cast Magic Missile at Vryxnr. A group of four sparkling Magic Missiles streak outwards and fly at the Lord of Corruption. Seemingly at the last second, the Magic Missiles are drawn into a broach worn by the evil priest leaving him undamaged.
"You fools cannot harm me!", Vryxnr rages. "None can stop the power of the swamp itself!"
A loud roar of some unearthly creature suddenly pierces the air. It came from behind the Shrine, but nothing can be seen just yet. The moss and vegetation at the feet of Vryxnr beings to move. It gathers itself and begins to grow larger.
Sherra moves to a spot where she has a direct line of fire at Vryxnr and launches a shaft. The first arrow is inexplicably wide by several feet. Sherra shakes her head and fires again. This time her aim is true and Vryxnr curses the leather clad thief.
Sherwood sends a Dispel Magic toward Vryxnr, but it seems to have no affect on the black robed priest.
Kylie follows behind the front line and moves off to the right once the terrain opens up. Once she has a clear line of sight, the half-elf casts Magic Missile at Vryxnr. Her trio of Missiles meet the same fate as Argents as they are sucked in by Vryxnr's magical broach. (Kylie's view of Vryxnr was blocked when Argent's missiles were absorbed by the broach.)
Lilia, supported by her insect-like wings, flies overhead and above the swamp. Drawing her bow, she takes a lock on Vryxnr but hesitates as she sees something unexpected.
"Invisible enemies!", she calls out. "Several of them!"
Lord Validar and the other fighters slow their charge with that warning and warily scan the open area before them.
Lilia fires her short bow at an unseen target. Some dozen feet before Validar, a man in leather armor shimmers into existence after being struck. He holds a dagger dripping with some unknown substance on it.
The man curses in pain from the arrow wound, but is quickly silenced as Lilia connects in the man's forehead with a second shaft. The arrow pierces his head, driving the man backwards. He lands hard on the muddy ground and is unmoving.
Two more black-robed priests appear from out of nowhere, one at each corner of the Shrine. Each quickly casts a spell and their effects seem to target the front lines of the Guardians. Swanny, Gwenith, Kieran, and Validar, and Lara shake off the effects of the spell. Arocken, Kylie, and Laucian are not as fortunate and they freeze in their tracks.
While this is going on, Vryxnr invokes a magical effect from a staff. Kieran holds his head as if in pain, but only for a moment. Unexpectedly, he sprints off towards Vryxnr as if he's going to attack him. At the last moment, Kieran spins and draws his blade.
"No one will harm this man", Kieran calls out. "He is under my protection!"
Back near the rear of the group, a flock of Kharyna's rise overhead via a Levitation spell. Once she has Vryxnr in sight, she sends a Lightning Bolt towards him.
The evil priest sees this and steps behind the rising mound of moss and vegetation. The mound begins to take on more familiar humanoid shape, gaining arms, legs, and a head. The creature intercepts the Lightning Bolt, seemingly absorbing the magic into itself. The electricity seems to have accelerated its growth as the creatures surges up to ten feet in height!
"Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
Lara sends a pair of arrows at Vryxnr. The tiny elf experiences the same strange phenomena as Sherra did. Her first shaft is unexpectedly way off the mark. The follow up shot also misses.
Chareos is all ready to use his Wand of Lightning at the priest when he hears Sherwood's warning and holds.
A clumsy sword thrust is turned aside by Lord Validar's armor as a man in chain mail armor appears. Validar's retaliatation hits his attacker once, wounding him.
Another man in chain does succeed in striking Swanny for minor damage. She returns the favor.
Further back two more Shamblers rise from the swamp with the zombies. They are both eight feet tall. One takes two swings at Ivy with its massive arms, but misses.
Lord Corley rushes to Ivy's aid. He strikes at the Shambler, sending bits of moss and vegetation flying every which way. The remains of the Shambler collapse back into the swamp.
The Shambler on the other side of the path catches Elspeth in the side, sending her flying to the ground. Her Stoneskin saves her from any damage.
Lady Sallavarian rushes to her friend's aid. She casts a spell and from out of nowhere a gigantic hand appears. The disembodied hand is easily ten feet high and it floats in mid-air. It moves to interpose itself between Jallarzi and Elspeth and the attacking Shambler.
The source of the loud roar becomes apparent as a gigantic shape forms over the Shrine. The swamp in that area collects and gathers itself in a roughly humanoid shape. The thing stands over forty feet tall and seems composed of earth and mud. Several small trees can be seen on its body along with moss and pond scum. Reeds and grass cover it in places like body hair. The thing steps forward, its footfall causing the ground in the immediate area to shake.
"Behold the your destroyer!", Vryxnr roars. "The Spirit of the Swamp!"
New Frontiers #38
New Frontiers #38
Try it and find out!
GM Notes
GM Notes:
All pre-battle spells were cast as noted in your individual posts. Just didn't cover them in the above post. Argent and Kharyna both gained 4 images from their Mirror Image spells.
The above covers the first round of combat. Chareos and Gwenith can still act this round.
Arocken, Kylie, and Laucian are under the effects of a Hold Person spell. Kieran appears to have been Charmed by Vryxnr.
The zombies unburying themselves on the island will move to attack people in the third round. The zombies in the swamp waters can attack next round.
The Swamp Battle Map has been updated.
Hit Points:
Swanny - 69 of 73
Now what?
All pre-battle spells were cast as noted in your individual posts. Just didn't cover them in the above post. Argent and Kharyna both gained 4 images from their Mirror Image spells.
The above covers the first round of combat. Chareos and Gwenith can still act this round.
Arocken, Kylie, and Laucian are under the effects of a Hold Person spell. Kieran appears to have been Charmed by Vryxnr.
The zombies unburying themselves on the island will move to attack people in the third round. The zombies in the swamp waters can attack next round.
The Swamp Battle Map has been updated.
Hit Points:
Swanny - 69 of 73
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Lyonessa:
Upon finishing her ballad of deeds yet to be done, she notes the faces of many portray the confidence she was hoping to instill within everyone. too much fear and dread the night prior for my comfort. thank Mystra my words bolster their feelings this day
Seeing the shambling mounds of zombies off to the right of her and Corley, she reaches for her holy symbol. Wrapping her slender fingers around it, she raises it up and invokes Mystra's name to blast those foul undead from this world.
Upon finishing her ballad of deeds yet to be done, she notes the faces of many portray the confidence she was hoping to instill within everyone. too much fear and dread the night prior for my comfort. thank Mystra my words bolster their feelings this day
Seeing the shambling mounds of zombies off to the right of her and Corley, she reaches for her holy symbol. Wrapping her slender fingers around it, she raises it up and invokes Mystra's name to blast those foul undead from this world.
My voice, my will, my magic - three blessings bestowed by Mystra that spell your doom
Battle with Vryxnr
Kylie:
As the battle starts, Kylie hears music from behind. Somehow, the words and triumphant refrains bolster her sagging courage, helping her to press forward toward the source of danger - Vryxnr.
It is hard to follow everything in the chaos of battle, but Kylie hears the Corruptor's words and sees the earthy creature grow before him. She also note the zombies dragging themselves from the ground not far away! Hoping to contribute to their efforts, Kylie launches a brace of Magic Missiles at him, but they are consumed by a broach he wears. It seems Vryxnr's boasts are hardly empty.
Kylie hears Lilia's warning of invisible foes, and has reason to be glad she chose an appropriate spell for just such an event. Unfortunately, she lacks the opportunity to make use of it as priests spring into view and freeze her in place. She cannot move!
As the battle continues to rage, Kylie can only watch impotently as the priest's magic holds her motionless. What she sees is not encouraging, as the shambler grows from the effect of of Kharyna's Lightning Bolt. Sherwood's warning comes a moment too late. At least now she knows to be careful in the use of her own - should she get the chance.
All of that seems to pale to insignificance as the giant creature made of the very substance of the swamp rises over the shrine. The ground beneath her feet trembles at its footfalls, and Kylie's eyes grow wide.
Unable to move, Kylie attempts to scream in fear, but even that is denied her.
As the battle starts, Kylie hears music from behind. Somehow, the words and triumphant refrains bolster her sagging courage, helping her to press forward toward the source of danger - Vryxnr.
It is hard to follow everything in the chaos of battle, but Kylie hears the Corruptor's words and sees the earthy creature grow before him. She also note the zombies dragging themselves from the ground not far away! Hoping to contribute to their efforts, Kylie launches a brace of Magic Missiles at him, but they are consumed by a broach he wears. It seems Vryxnr's boasts are hardly empty.
Kylie hears Lilia's warning of invisible foes, and has reason to be glad she chose an appropriate spell for just such an event. Unfortunately, she lacks the opportunity to make use of it as priests spring into view and freeze her in place. She cannot move!
As the battle continues to rage, Kylie can only watch impotently as the priest's magic holds her motionless. What she sees is not encouraging, as the shambler grows from the effect of of Kharyna's Lightning Bolt. Sherwood's warning comes a moment too late. At least now she knows to be careful in the use of her own - should she get the chance.
All of that seems to pale to insignificance as the giant creature made of the very substance of the swamp rises over the shrine. The ground beneath her feet trembles at its footfalls, and Kylie's eyes grow wide.
Unable to move, Kylie attempts to scream in fear, but even that is denied her.
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
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Battle with Vryxnr
Grondar:
Laucian adds his horn to Lyonessa's song, filling them all with confidence. Grondar's own spell functions properly, adding to the protection of everyone around him. Almost simultaneously, Ivy and Elspeth call on their gods to destroy significant numbers of the zombies still in the water.
More zombies begin to emerge from the ground before them, and previously-invisible foes wink into view as they launch their own attacks. Several shambling mounds of rotten vegetation appear, adding to the menace. The dispicable Vryxnr uses one as a shield against a Lightning Bolt, only to see the creature grow as a result! The battle is truly engaged.
Spells and more mundane attacks fly in both directions. Most notably, several of his companions are successfully Held by one of the newly-appearing priests, taking them out of the fight for the time being. To add to the mess, Kieran falls under the Corruptor's influence, and races to defend him.
Suddenly, the ground shakes, and a horrific creature of earth and swamp rises above the shrine and moves toward them. Clearly, Vryxnr has prepared well for this battle.
Looking around, Grondar has several options. However, he remembers Validar's orders and chooses to perform his assigned part. Grabbing the intertwined silver rings that hang on a chain about his neck, he takes a step forward. Presenting that most holy of symbols, Grondar calls on Berronar to remove the foul undead rising before him to menace his friends.
Laucian adds his horn to Lyonessa's song, filling them all with confidence. Grondar's own spell functions properly, adding to the protection of everyone around him. Almost simultaneously, Ivy and Elspeth call on their gods to destroy significant numbers of the zombies still in the water.
More zombies begin to emerge from the ground before them, and previously-invisible foes wink into view as they launch their own attacks. Several shambling mounds of rotten vegetation appear, adding to the menace. The dispicable Vryxnr uses one as a shield against a Lightning Bolt, only to see the creature grow as a result! The battle is truly engaged.
Spells and more mundane attacks fly in both directions. Most notably, several of his companions are successfully Held by one of the newly-appearing priests, taking them out of the fight for the time being. To add to the mess, Kieran falls under the Corruptor's influence, and races to defend him.
Suddenly, the ground shakes, and a horrific creature of earth and swamp rises above the shrine and moves toward them. Clearly, Vryxnr has prepared well for this battle.
Looking around, Grondar has several options. However, he remembers Validar's orders and chooses to perform his assigned part. Grabbing the intertwined silver rings that hang on a chain about his neck, he takes a step forward. Presenting that most holy of symbols, Grondar calls on Berronar to remove the foul undead rising before him to menace his friends.
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie)
rotting vegetation and dead men..
Sherra:
The battle rages amidst song and a horn blast to signify our arrival. Sherra can't help but allow the confidence to swell within her. The opening of the battle is sheer chaos, but Sherra focuses on her target, the vile Vryxnr and looses her arrows.
Suddenly three of her companions immediately in front of her are frozen in some magical grip. This allows for the zombies to come between the lead group led by Validar and the rest of them. She immediately becomes aware however that her Dwarven friend is brandishing his holy symbol. Completely confident that he will dispatch the undead threat, Sherra picks her way forward through her held companions.
Once clear, she brings her bow back up on line with the chest of the black robed priest who probably was responsible for the spell that affected her companions. She lets two shafts fly into him, ready to follow up with more if needed. Otherwise she will switch targets back to Vryxnr, or the Shambler should it still be blocking her sight of him. Through all of it, she will do her best to not accidentally hit Keiran.
The battle rages amidst song and a horn blast to signify our arrival. Sherra can't help but allow the confidence to swell within her. The opening of the battle is sheer chaos, but Sherra focuses on her target, the vile Vryxnr and looses her arrows.
She laughes at his curses although she can hardly believe her first shot was so wide. Now is not the time for Tymora's playfulness, unless it is not of her making. Perhaps Vryxnr has more than just defenses against the magic missles that several of the mages send against him.Sherra moves to a spot where she has a direct line of fire at Vryxnr and launches a shaft. The first arrow is inexplicably wide by several feet. Sherra shakes her head and fires again. This time her aim is true and Vryxnr curses the leather clad thief.
Suddenly three of her companions immediately in front of her are frozen in some magical grip. This allows for the zombies to come between the lead group led by Validar and the rest of them. She immediately becomes aware however that her Dwarven friend is brandishing his holy symbol. Completely confident that he will dispatch the undead threat, Sherra picks her way forward through her held companions.
Once clear, she brings her bow back up on line with the chest of the black robed priest who probably was responsible for the spell that affected her companions. She lets two shafts fly into him, ready to follow up with more if needed. Otherwise she will switch targets back to Vryxnr, or the Shambler should it still be blocking her sight of him. Through all of it, she will do her best to not accidentally hit Keiran.
VALIDAR -
Sorry for the delay. It has been a busy two weeks!
Validar is confident as they approach the shrine. He knows that there are likely many surprises to come in the coming battle, as Vryxnyr appears alone, but his warrior sense alerts him to other unnamed dangers.
A moment later, Ivy confirms this with her revelation of undead all around. Likely there are others and Validar fully expects to see a Black Dragon this day. "Keep on the path and let any swamp dangers come to us or strike them down from afar! There is no need to engage them, unless they engage us."
Lyonessa begins her song and a horn trumpets behind him as Validar leads the way toward Vryxnyr. The noble warrior sees the Magic Missiles of the mages absorbed into the enemy's magic broach.
Other actions are occuring around him as he leads his comrades forward and Validar is elated to see a shaft strike Vryxnyr successfully. "First blood," Validar says, mainly to himself. "We will stop the power of this vile swamp, you soulless slug! The Guardians of Light will rip this shrine from the swamp and destroy your foul existance for all time. Of that you can be certain!"
But a warning from Lilia causes their advance to stall slightly. Validar continues forward warily scanning for signs of invisible foes. He sees the first man shimmer into view and quickly fall as Lilia's arrows strike true. While Validar searches for a foe, magical effects are felt across their front lines. Validar is able to shake off the effects, but a quick look around shows that a few of their number have been Held. "We need one priest or mage to concentrate on dispelling the magickal holds on our allies! We need all of our numbers. Elspeth! Can you free them from the foul magic of the enemy? Ivy and the others can handle those zombies!"
Validar continues searching for enemies as he barks out orders and slowly continues his advance. A lightning bolt rips towards Vryxnyr and is absorbed by a Shambler, which uses this energy to grow in size.
"Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
"Do they have any other surprises, Sherwood?", Validar will ask.
Knowing that Chareos is likely to hesitate based on Sherwood's warning, Validar offers another option. "Strike not at Vrxynyr then, Chareos! Use the wand's effects on that priest!" Validar will point with his sword to the priest to their left. At that moment, Kieran brusts from the group and joins Vryxnyr at the same time invisible foes materialize before them. Validar's armor turns the attack aside and he returns a strike of his own wounding his own enemy. Aswansea is also engaging a foe to his left. "Do not get caught up on these meaningless sword-bearers!", Validar shouts to his comrades. Aswansea and I can engage and remove these threats alone! We must take the battle to the true enemy. Strike at Vryxnyr and his priests!"
Validar will continue to press his foe allowing the other fighters behind him to continue forward. "If someone has the ability to place a hold on Keiran that would be preferable!", Validar will offer while striking at his foe.
As this is happening, a tremendous roar fills the air and a huge shape fills the air behind the shrine. Validar sees the forty-foot tall monstrosity rumble forwards and his eyes narrow a bit. "At least it's not a dragon," he says to himself.
"Behold the your destroyer!", Vryxnr roars. "The Spirit of the Swamp!"
"You shall soon learn your folly, Pustule of Corruption! The Guardians of Light do not fear your minion and we shall destroy it as we shall surely destroy you!" Validar looks back to his comrades for a brief moment. "Do not despair at the monster's size. Strike fast and strike hard! But do not forget that the true foe is Vryxnyr!"
Validar will ask Sherwood over the din if this conjured beast is recognizable and also will be immune to Lightning Bolts.
Validar continues to attack the fighter in front of him, hoping to drop him quickly.
Sorry for the delay. It has been a busy two weeks!
Validar is confident as they approach the shrine. He knows that there are likely many surprises to come in the coming battle, as Vryxnyr appears alone, but his warrior sense alerts him to other unnamed dangers.
A moment later, Ivy confirms this with her revelation of undead all around. Likely there are others and Validar fully expects to see a Black Dragon this day. "Keep on the path and let any swamp dangers come to us or strike them down from afar! There is no need to engage them, unless they engage us."
Lyonessa begins her song and a horn trumpets behind him as Validar leads the way toward Vryxnyr. The noble warrior sees the Magic Missiles of the mages absorbed into the enemy's magic broach.
Other actions are occuring around him as he leads his comrades forward and Validar is elated to see a shaft strike Vryxnyr successfully. "First blood," Validar says, mainly to himself. "We will stop the power of this vile swamp, you soulless slug! The Guardians of Light will rip this shrine from the swamp and destroy your foul existance for all time. Of that you can be certain!"
But a warning from Lilia causes their advance to stall slightly. Validar continues forward warily scanning for signs of invisible foes. He sees the first man shimmer into view and quickly fall as Lilia's arrows strike true. While Validar searches for a foe, magical effects are felt across their front lines. Validar is able to shake off the effects, but a quick look around shows that a few of their number have been Held. "We need one priest or mage to concentrate on dispelling the magickal holds on our allies! We need all of our numbers. Elspeth! Can you free them from the foul magic of the enemy? Ivy and the others can handle those zombies!"
Validar continues searching for enemies as he barks out orders and slowly continues his advance. A lightning bolt rips towards Vryxnyr and is absorbed by a Shambler, which uses this energy to grow in size.
"Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
"Do they have any other surprises, Sherwood?", Validar will ask.
Knowing that Chareos is likely to hesitate based on Sherwood's warning, Validar offers another option. "Strike not at Vrxynyr then, Chareos! Use the wand's effects on that priest!" Validar will point with his sword to the priest to their left. At that moment, Kieran brusts from the group and joins Vryxnyr at the same time invisible foes materialize before them. Validar's armor turns the attack aside and he returns a strike of his own wounding his own enemy. Aswansea is also engaging a foe to his left. "Do not get caught up on these meaningless sword-bearers!", Validar shouts to his comrades. Aswansea and I can engage and remove these threats alone! We must take the battle to the true enemy. Strike at Vryxnyr and his priests!"
Validar will continue to press his foe allowing the other fighters behind him to continue forward. "If someone has the ability to place a hold on Keiran that would be preferable!", Validar will offer while striking at his foe.
As this is happening, a tremendous roar fills the air and a huge shape fills the air behind the shrine. Validar sees the forty-foot tall monstrosity rumble forwards and his eyes narrow a bit. "At least it's not a dragon," he says to himself.
"Behold the your destroyer!", Vryxnr roars. "The Spirit of the Swamp!"
"You shall soon learn your folly, Pustule of Corruption! The Guardians of Light do not fear your minion and we shall destroy it as we shall surely destroy you!" Validar looks back to his comrades for a brief moment. "Do not despair at the monster's size. Strike fast and strike hard! But do not forget that the true foe is Vryxnyr!"
Validar will ask Sherwood over the din if this conjured beast is recognizable and also will be immune to Lightning Bolts.
Validar continues to attack the fighter in front of him, hoping to drop him quickly.
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Conquer or Die!
Darn it!!!
KHARYNA -
Kharyna is irritated when Vryxnyr manages to use a Shambler to intercept her Lightning Bolt for him. She curses to herself, but there are other methods of dealing with this enemy at her disposal.
As the chaos of the battle erupts and Kharyna sees most of it from her elevated vantage point, she makes a decision as the Swamp Monster comes into view.
"Vryxnyr is the true threat, but I think I should use my Fireball while I still have it," Kharyna thinks to herself. The Swamp Monster is still far enough away from them that even if the swamp gases were to double or triple the volume of her attack, it would still only hit the priest on that side of the shrine.
She will center the fireball just in front of where the Swamp Monster is now, slightly to the monster's left and at least 45 feet above ground. Hopefully this will keep it away from most of the swamp gas and ignite as little as possible.
Knowing Argent's spell list and that she will have to attack a priest or the Swamp Monster or another foe, using mostly Magic Missiles and Lightning Bolts, she shouts to Sherwood and Jallarzi. "Can you guys hurt Vryxnyr for a moment?"
Kharyna is irritated when Vryxnyr manages to use a Shambler to intercept her Lightning Bolt for him. She curses to herself, but there are other methods of dealing with this enemy at her disposal.
As the chaos of the battle erupts and Kharyna sees most of it from her elevated vantage point, she makes a decision as the Swamp Monster comes into view.
"Vryxnyr is the true threat, but I think I should use my Fireball while I still have it," Kharyna thinks to herself. The Swamp Monster is still far enough away from them that even if the swamp gases were to double or triple the volume of her attack, it would still only hit the priest on that side of the shrine.
She will center the fireball just in front of where the Swamp Monster is now, slightly to the monster's left and at least 45 feet above ground. Hopefully this will keep it away from most of the swamp gas and ignite as little as possible.
Knowing Argent's spell list and that she will have to attack a priest or the Swamp Monster or another foe, using mostly Magic Missiles and Lightning Bolts, she shouts to Sherwood and Jallarzi. "Can you guys hurt Vryxnyr for a moment?"
Elspeth
Elspeth:
A fierce look of determination comes over Elspeth's usually pleasant features as she destroys the undead in the swamp waters. From the looks of it, only two of the foul things remain as they begin to rise up out of the swampy waters.
Suddenly, something else rises up with them. It is large and seemingly composed of rotting vegetation and moss. Undead of some type?
The thing lashes out, striking Elspeth and sending her flying to the ground. After gathering her wits, Elspeth looks back to find that Jallarzi has conjured a giant hand to keep the swamp monster at bay. While she regains her footing, Elspeth can hear her name being called out over the din of battle.
"I can free them!", Elspeth will shout back.
Moving closer to the trio, Elspeth casts Remove Paralysis on them.
A fierce look of determination comes over Elspeth's usually pleasant features as she destroys the undead in the swamp waters. From the looks of it, only two of the foul things remain as they begin to rise up out of the swampy waters.
Suddenly, something else rises up with them. It is large and seemingly composed of rotting vegetation and moss. Undead of some type?
The thing lashes out, striking Elspeth and sending her flying to the ground. After gathering her wits, Elspeth looks back to find that Jallarzi has conjured a giant hand to keep the swamp monster at bay. While she regains her footing, Elspeth can hear her name being called out over the din of battle.
"Free who?", Elspeth can't help but wonder as she looks about. Her eyes settle on three of our number seemingly frozen in their tracks. Under the effects of enemy magic from the looks of them.Lord Validar wrote:"Elspeth! Can you free them from the foul magic of the enemy? Ivy and the others can handle those zombies!"
"I can free them!", Elspeth will shout back.
Moving closer to the trio, Elspeth casts Remove Paralysis on them.
How can I help?
Sherwood
Sherwood:
"This Lord of Corruption is well prepared for this battle", Sherwood notes, mostly to himself as he watches his Dispel Magic attempt fail. "A Broach of Shielding protects him from Magic Missiles. Assuming that our archers are on target, then he's wearing a Cloak of Displacement as well."
But there are even other types of defenses available to the enemy.
Not wanting to waste time changing forms to gain altitude, Sherwood will simply cast a spell at Vryxnr in spite of all the beings between us. Sherwood will cast Mordenkainens Force Missiles at the evil priest.
"This Lord of Corruption is well prepared for this battle", Sherwood notes, mostly to himself as he watches his Dispel Magic attempt fail. "A Broach of Shielding protects him from Magic Missiles. Assuming that our archers are on target, then he's wearing a Cloak of Displacement as well."
But there are even other types of defenses available to the enemy.
"Immune to fire and blunt weapons. Highly resistant to most other attack forms.""Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
"Do they have any other surprises, Sherwood?", Validar will ask.
"I've never seen anything like this before. If I had to guess, I'd say that it's some type of elemental manifestation. We're going to have to find its weakness on our own! If this thing was summoned by Vryxnr, taking him out might be helpful."Validar will ask Sherwood over the din if this conjured beast is recognizable and also will be immune to Lightning Bolts.
"Easily", Sherwood responds.Kharyna shouts to Sherwood and Jallarzi. "Can you guys hurt Vryxnr for a moment?"
Not wanting to waste time changing forms to gain altitude, Sherwood will simply cast a spell at Vryxnr in spite of all the beings between us. Sherwood will cast Mordenkainens Force Missiles at the evil priest.
I do what is necessary.
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Jallarzi Sallavarian
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Jallarzi
Jallarzi:
Lady Sallavarian conjures Bigby's Interposing Hand to keep the Shambling Mound at bay after it attacks Elspeth. With that flank secured for the moment, Jallarzi looks about to determine where to weave her magic next. Then she hears Kharyna calling from overhead.
Lady Sallavarian conjures Bigby's Interposing Hand to keep the Shambling Mound at bay after it attacks Elspeth. With that flank secured for the moment, Jallarzi looks about to determine where to weave her magic next. Then she hears Kharyna calling from overhead.
"I can attempt to incapacitate him", Jallarzi responds. Following Elspeth forward, Jallarzi moves to where she can get an open look at Vryxnr. Then she'll cast Hold Monster that way and attempt to catch Vryxnr, the Shambler, and Kieran in its effect.Kharyna shouts to Sherwood and Jallarzi. "Can you guys hurt Vryxnr for a moment?"
Edwina! Stop that!
Ivy
Ivy:
Ivy is pleased to see six of the zombies be destroyed by the will of Azrella. Brandishing her mace, she awaits the undead to reach the path so that she can personally destroy them!
Unexpectedly, a thing made of vines, moss, and rotting plants rises up and tries to strike me! The thing misses and Lord Corley is there to destroy it. Hunks of the plant monster go flying, covering everyone in the vicinity. No one ever seems to remain clean while Lord Corley is around!
Almost unaware of what is going on around her, Ivy focuses her attention solely on the zombies. She'll smack them with her mace as they reach the pathway yelling unintelligable battle cries in the process.
Ivy is pleased to see six of the zombies be destroyed by the will of Azrella. Brandishing her mace, she awaits the undead to reach the path so that she can personally destroy them!
Unexpectedly, a thing made of vines, moss, and rotting plants rises up and tries to strike me! The thing misses and Lord Corley is there to destroy it. Hunks of the plant monster go flying, covering everyone in the vicinity. No one ever seems to remain clean while Lord Corley is around!
Almost unaware of what is going on around her, Ivy focuses her attention solely on the zombies. She'll smack them with her mace as they reach the pathway yelling unintelligable battle cries in the process.
For the glory of the Blue Lady!
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Lilia
- Queen of the Sylvan Realm
- Posts: 457
- Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:54 pm
- Location: The Sylvan Realm
Lilia
Lilia:
The Elf Maiden allows herself a satisfied grin when she sees men concealed by Invisibility amongst the enemy forces. They thought they were being clever, but not clever enough to fool this elf!
"Invisible enemies!", Lilia calls out. "Several of them!"
Then she takes aim at one assassin with her bow. Falling back on her warrior training Lilia simply tries to take out her target as fast as possible and aims for his head. Both of her arrows strike with the last being the killing blow.
Unfazed by any of this, nor of the arrival of the gigantic swamp monster, the Elf Maiden will continue to launch arrows. The enemy spell casters are the most obvious targets. Seeing one to the far right of the shrine, Lilia will target him with arrows before he can cast any more spells at us.
The Elf Maiden allows herself a satisfied grin when she sees men concealed by Invisibility amongst the enemy forces. They thought they were being clever, but not clever enough to fool this elf!
"Invisible enemies!", Lilia calls out. "Several of them!"
Then she takes aim at one assassin with her bow. Falling back on her warrior training Lilia simply tries to take out her target as fast as possible and aims for his head. Both of her arrows strike with the last being the killing blow.
Unfazed by any of this, nor of the arrival of the gigantic swamp monster, the Elf Maiden will continue to launch arrows. The enemy spell casters are the most obvious targets. Seeing one to the far right of the shrine, Lilia will target him with arrows before he can cast any more spells at us.
Either by my magic or my bow you WILL fall!
Lord Corley
Corley:
Upon seeing the strange collection of moss rise from the swamp and attack the fair Ivy, Lord Corley springs into action! His great sword cleaves through the strange plant-like creature, seemingly destroying it. What remains after his attack falls back into the swamp waters. Corley stares at the swampy waters, as if making sure the thing is truly dead.
A loud roar brings Lord Corley's attention back to the battle at hand. Glancing in that direction, the young noble sees the giant swamp beast rising over the foul temple of evil!
Much closer, Corley can see Lady Elspeth move to assist those caught up in the effects of evil magic. A lump rises in Lord Corley's throat when he sees that Lady Kylie is among them!
The Lady Sallavarian follows after Lady Elspeth and Lord Corley remembers his vow to ensure their safety until the mission is complete. With that thought in mind, Lord Corley moves to join up with Elspeth and Jallarzi. He'll attack any handy foe along the way.
"I hope your spell can release our comrades, Lady Elspeth! You may rest assured that I shall protect you should any foe get near!"
Once Elspeth has worked her magic and hopefully freed those trapped, Lord Corley will rush to engage Vryxnr himself creating a safe path so Elspeth can reach the shrine.
Upon seeing the strange collection of moss rise from the swamp and attack the fair Ivy, Lord Corley springs into action! His great sword cleaves through the strange plant-like creature, seemingly destroying it. What remains after his attack falls back into the swamp waters. Corley stares at the swampy waters, as if making sure the thing is truly dead.
A loud roar brings Lord Corley's attention back to the battle at hand. Glancing in that direction, the young noble sees the giant swamp beast rising over the foul temple of evil!
Much closer, Corley can see Lady Elspeth move to assist those caught up in the effects of evil magic. A lump rises in Lord Corley's throat when he sees that Lady Kylie is among them!
The Lady Sallavarian follows after Lady Elspeth and Lord Corley remembers his vow to ensure their safety until the mission is complete. With that thought in mind, Lord Corley moves to join up with Elspeth and Jallarzi. He'll attack any handy foe along the way.
"I hope your spell can release our comrades, Lady Elspeth! You may rest assured that I shall protect you should any foe get near!"
Once Elspeth has worked her magic and hopefully freed those trapped, Lord Corley will rush to engage Vryxnr himself creating a safe path so Elspeth can reach the shrine.
We fight for King and Country!
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Lara Spellsword
- Elfin Sorceress
- Posts: 48
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:54 pm
- Location: Tower of Magic
Lara
Lara:
"Now that is annoying", Lara will mutter when her first shaft is suspiciously wide of the mark. While she tries to figure out just what went wrong, she hears Sherwood's comment about the priest using a Cloak of Displacement. "Of course, that makes sense."
The field of battle gets more cluttered and Lara looses sight of Vryxnr. Trusting the priests to deal with the Zombies, Lara moves past Chareos and towards the priest on the left side of the shrine. If he is still active at this point, I'll shoot him with my bow. If he's already down, Lara will target Vryxnr instead.
"Now that is annoying", Lara will mutter when her first shaft is suspiciously wide of the mark. While she tries to figure out just what went wrong, she hears Sherwood's comment about the priest using a Cloak of Displacement. "Of course, that makes sense."
The field of battle gets more cluttered and Lara looses sight of Vryxnr. Trusting the priests to deal with the Zombies, Lara moves past Chareos and towards the priest on the left side of the shrine. If he is still active at this point, I'll shoot him with my bow. If he's already down, Lara will target Vryxnr instead.
There's nothing like curling up with a good book
Swanny
Swanny:
"Now this is more like it!", Swanny calls out as the battle becomes hot and heavy.
A man in chain mail armor appears from out of nowhere and attacks! "Back off creep! Your boss has got an appointment with my blades and you're getting in the way!"
Swanny will attack the guy and once he is down go after the Shambler that is protecting Vryxnr.
"Now this is more like it!", Swanny calls out as the battle becomes hot and heavy.
A man in chain mail armor appears from out of nowhere and attacks! "Back off creep! Your boss has got an appointment with my blades and you're getting in the way!"
Swanny will attack the guy and once he is down go after the Shambler that is protecting Vryxnr.
Lets get this party started!
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Argent
- Sorceress
- Posts: 320
- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:53 pm
- Location: Kingdom of Cynalon and other various locations
Argent
Argent:
Hovering over the battlefield, Argent is the first to see the sight of the gigantic swamp monster forming behind the shrine! The Invoker has never seen anything like this before as the creature forms itself out of the very swamp itself!
Trying not to get distracted by this thing, Argent sends her Magic Missiles towards Vryxnr only to have them be absorbed into a broach. Argent will mutter an unlady-like curse under her breath.
With the other foes seemingly being dealt with, Argent will turn her attention to the giant swamp monster. Seeing that it is constructed of more than just rotting vegetation, Argent hopes that her Lightning Bolt will harm it and not cause it to grow any bigger. Cast Lightning Bolt at the thing!
Hovering over the battlefield, Argent is the first to see the sight of the gigantic swamp monster forming behind the shrine! The Invoker has never seen anything like this before as the creature forms itself out of the very swamp itself!
Trying not to get distracted by this thing, Argent sends her Magic Missiles towards Vryxnr only to have them be absorbed into a broach. Argent will mutter an unlady-like curse under her breath.
With the other foes seemingly being dealt with, Argent will turn her attention to the giant swamp monster. Seeing that it is constructed of more than just rotting vegetation, Argent hopes that her Lightning Bolt will harm it and not cause it to grow any bigger. Cast Lightning Bolt at the thing!
I am an Invoker of no small power.
Acerion
Acerion:
After securing his horn and hefting his battle axe, Acerion keeps his eyes moving and his senses alert as he stays close to Ivy and Elspeth. Along with Corley, he too has vowed to make sure both priestesses make it into, and out of, the shrine safely.
Words of warning and orders are being shouted across the battlefield, but Acerion focuses on what he can affect and removes any confusion he might have suffered on this battlefield. After Ivy and Elspeth's intial turning of undead, the sheer force of zombies have fallen, but not all are destroyed. As he prepares for their coming, he spots Grondar preparing his own holy symbol and hears Lyonessa invoking her goddess behind him. He had truly forgotten that she was a priestess as well as an acomplished bard!
There may not be much left to deal with, but Acerion will move up as Elspeth prepares to hopefully free our paralyzed companions and will swing his axe at either the shambler to his left if it still lives or any zombies stubborn enough to have shaken off the effects of four clerics.
After securing his horn and hefting his battle axe, Acerion keeps his eyes moving and his senses alert as he stays close to Ivy and Elspeth. Along with Corley, he too has vowed to make sure both priestesses make it into, and out of, the shrine safely.
Words of warning and orders are being shouted across the battlefield, but Acerion focuses on what he can affect and removes any confusion he might have suffered on this battlefield. After Ivy and Elspeth's intial turning of undead, the sheer force of zombies have fallen, but not all are destroyed. As he prepares for their coming, he spots Grondar preparing his own holy symbol and hears Lyonessa invoking her goddess behind him. He had truly forgotten that she was a priestess as well as an acomplished bard!
There may not be much left to deal with, but Acerion will move up as Elspeth prepares to hopefully free our paralyzed companions and will swing his axe at either the shambler to his left if it still lives or any zombies stubborn enough to have shaken off the effects of four clerics.
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Laucian
- Ranger of Ehlonna
- Posts: 532
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:18 pm
- Location: Dense Forests of the Elfholds
Laucian
Laucian listens to the heart felt song that Lyonessa sings. He can't help but to feel empowered by it and moves forward with the others. He draws his bow from his quiver and begins to knock an arrow to it but suddenly his appendages aren't listening to his thoughts. He quickly realizes he is stuck!
An elfish curse tries to form across his lips but the words merely sound like a grumble and mumble.
As the battle begins the very earth shakes with tremedous force. His eyes dart around looking for the source. He has not far to look as a Beast made of earth and wood rises some forty feet behind the Shrine. His eyes go wide with fear and he deseprately tries to moves his arms and legs but to no avail. He closes his eyes and begins to recite a prayer that he was taught when he was first taken into the temple of Elhonna. He prays for the virtues of his patron Elhonna, "My Lady, Grant us the strength and will to turn this foe aside. I beseech you watch over my friends with a ready sword so that they may turn this land into that which we hold dear and for many creatures of good to dwell." As he finishes his prayer he opens his eyes and begins to watch the battle, praying that he could move.
Laucian listens to the heart felt song that Lyonessa sings. He can't help but to feel empowered by it and moves forward with the others. He draws his bow from his quiver and begins to knock an arrow to it but suddenly his appendages aren't listening to his thoughts. He quickly realizes he is stuck!
An elfish curse tries to form across his lips but the words merely sound like a grumble and mumble.
As the battle begins the very earth shakes with tremedous force. His eyes dart around looking for the source. He has not far to look as a Beast made of earth and wood rises some forty feet behind the Shrine. His eyes go wide with fear and he deseprately tries to moves his arms and legs but to no avail. He closes his eyes and begins to recite a prayer that he was taught when he was first taken into the temple of Elhonna. He prays for the virtues of his patron Elhonna, "My Lady, Grant us the strength and will to turn this foe aside. I beseech you watch over my friends with a ready sword so that they may turn this land into that which we hold dear and for many creatures of good to dwell." As he finishes his prayer he opens his eyes and begins to watch the battle, praying that he could move.
Chareos
Chareos hears the soothing tones of Lyonessa's song. When it is done he feels as though he can take on anything. As the order to move forward is given Chareos takes up the left flank and raisies his wand. He watches as a lighting bolt slams into a mound of earth and soon grows taller. A call from Sherwood makes Chareos reanalyze his actions. His ears ring of a loud roar and soon after his feet become slightly unsteady as the earth trembles beneath him. " What the...?" and he soon gazes on the largest creature he has ever seen. "Alright maybe not anything....." he says to himself as he gazes at the Shambler.
He quickly steels himself for battle and notices the priest that sprung out of nowhere. He looks for a moment then raises his wand at the left flank mage and sends a lightning bolt at him.
Validar -
"Free who?", Elspeth can't help but wonder as she looks about. Her eyes settle on three of our number seemingly frozen in their tracks. Under the effects of enemy magic from the looks of them.
"I can free them!", Elspeth will shout back.
Validar doesn't respond in words, but hears her response and is pleased. Elspeth is moving forward toward her target and hopefully will be able to free the Held Guardians. "We need everyone we can get right now," Validar thinks to himself.
"Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
"Do they have any other surprises, Sherwood?", Validar will ask.
"Immune to fire and blunt weapons. Highly resistant to most other attack forms."
"They are not the true threat here, but hopefully we can drop them as needed quickly. Fighters who are otherwise unenganged can deal with these Shamblers," Validar will offer over the din of the battle.
"I've never seen anything like this before. If I had to guess, I'd say that it's some type of elemental manifestation. We're going to have to find its weakness on our own! If this thing was summoned by Vryxnr, taking him out might be helpful."
"That is our goal anyway, my friend. Let's see if we can do that quickly then. But we must not open ourselves to the priests' foul magicks or the attacks of that Swamp Monster!"
A moment later, Sherwood casts his spell at Vryxnyr and Validar will be watching to see if the attack is successful. Attacks are also made against the priests and Validar presses his own foe, looking for the tide to quickly turn before the Swamp Monster reaches them. Already his mind is racing through the ways to defeat this monster as quickly as they can. They have suffered no casualties so far and he wishes to keep it that way.
"Free who?", Elspeth can't help but wonder as she looks about. Her eyes settle on three of our number seemingly frozen in their tracks. Under the effects of enemy magic from the looks of them.
"I can free them!", Elspeth will shout back.
Validar doesn't respond in words, but hears her response and is pleased. Elspeth is moving forward toward her target and hopefully will be able to free the Held Guardians. "We need everyone we can get right now," Validar thinks to himself.
"Shamblers!", Sherwood cries out upon seeing the effects of Kharyna's spell. "Lightning makes them grow!"
"Do they have any other surprises, Sherwood?", Validar will ask.
"Immune to fire and blunt weapons. Highly resistant to most other attack forms."
"They are not the true threat here, but hopefully we can drop them as needed quickly. Fighters who are otherwise unenganged can deal with these Shamblers," Validar will offer over the din of the battle.
"I've never seen anything like this before. If I had to guess, I'd say that it's some type of elemental manifestation. We're going to have to find its weakness on our own! If this thing was summoned by Vryxnr, taking him out might be helpful."
"That is our goal anyway, my friend. Let's see if we can do that quickly then. But we must not open ourselves to the priests' foul magicks or the attacks of that Swamp Monster!"
A moment later, Sherwood casts his spell at Vryxnyr and Validar will be watching to see if the attack is successful. Attacks are also made against the priests and Validar presses his own foe, looking for the tide to quickly turn before the Swamp Monster reaches them. Already his mind is racing through the ways to defeat this monster as quickly as they can. They have suffered no casualties so far and he wishes to keep it that way.
Conquer or Die!
Taking a step back in time...
Validar -
This is Validar's response to Argent from #37...
"I also joined a company of adventurers at Crossroads near Gateway and as the Seekers, we advanced into the Frontier lands of Keln. I had already been in the area, having been commanding some forces on light patrols in Graystone. As the son of the Baron of Pyris, I was there to assist our ally as well as gain experience as the Kingdom made its push into the Frontier."
"We had many adventures and many of our comrades and friends were killed in the course of our battles. We raided a Hextor temple, were betrayed by a woman we tried to help and many of us, myself included were killed in the battle. Upon my unexplained return to the Seekers, we hunted down the humanoids moving on Gateway."
"The battles were heated as we defeated their rear guard and reinforcements and also battled a green dragon. After much difficulty, we slew the beast."
"We continued to move against the rear of the army attacking and beseiging Gateway and eventually we were able to break them, after much battle and blood."
"The Seekers were a volatile group and our adventures were extremely dangerous. I cannot even count the numbers we lost during our brief foray into the Frontier. There were many members at odds with each other at times and while we were a formidable force, I think we lacked something. Granted those core members were a powerful, strong force, but members left frequently and were lost often. Still I have many good memories of the Seekers and our exploits."
"The Seekers took some time off and indulged themselves in two weddings of teammates. In time, we encountered the Gatherer of Souls under Gateway and began the examination of the Pillars you mention. We battled a demon and an enemy with a large force of zombies, but like your Zombie Master. Our disagreements and differences caused us to fail in our assault and it was at that point I was sumoned back to Pyris."
"It seems the group that continued one was little of what I remember of the Seekers. Here in the West we formed the Guardians of the Light as we uncovered a henieous plot containing layer upon layer of intrigue and evil. It began as the crushing of a cell of bandits in Elcadan territory, lead to problems with Rennydale and then to here, as you well know."
"Some of us are also honor bound to help recover the lands of Stone Ridge that have fallen. My goal is to stabilize the Western lands and safeguard the territories of my family as well as strengthen the Kingdom."
"That does not tell you much about myself, but it does explain how I am here."
This is Validar's response to Argent from #37...
"I also joined a company of adventurers at Crossroads near Gateway and as the Seekers, we advanced into the Frontier lands of Keln. I had already been in the area, having been commanding some forces on light patrols in Graystone. As the son of the Baron of Pyris, I was there to assist our ally as well as gain experience as the Kingdom made its push into the Frontier."
"We had many adventures and many of our comrades and friends were killed in the course of our battles. We raided a Hextor temple, were betrayed by a woman we tried to help and many of us, myself included were killed in the battle. Upon my unexplained return to the Seekers, we hunted down the humanoids moving on Gateway."
"The battles were heated as we defeated their rear guard and reinforcements and also battled a green dragon. After much difficulty, we slew the beast."
"We continued to move against the rear of the army attacking and beseiging Gateway and eventually we were able to break them, after much battle and blood."
"The Seekers were a volatile group and our adventures were extremely dangerous. I cannot even count the numbers we lost during our brief foray into the Frontier. There were many members at odds with each other at times and while we were a formidable force, I think we lacked something. Granted those core members were a powerful, strong force, but members left frequently and were lost often. Still I have many good memories of the Seekers and our exploits."
"The Seekers took some time off and indulged themselves in two weddings of teammates. In time, we encountered the Gatherer of Souls under Gateway and began the examination of the Pillars you mention. We battled a demon and an enemy with a large force of zombies, but like your Zombie Master. Our disagreements and differences caused us to fail in our assault and it was at that point I was sumoned back to Pyris."
"It seems the group that continued one was little of what I remember of the Seekers. Here in the West we formed the Guardians of the Light as we uncovered a henieous plot containing layer upon layer of intrigue and evil. It began as the crushing of a cell of bandits in Elcadan territory, lead to problems with Rennydale and then to here, as you well know."
"Some of us are also honor bound to help recover the lands of Stone Ridge that have fallen. My goal is to stabilize the Western lands and safeguard the territories of my family as well as strengthen the Kingdom."
"That does not tell you much about myself, but it does explain how I am here."
Conquer or Die!
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Post Continued:
The Guardians have reached the evil shrine in the Beleme Swamp and have engaged the priests and their defenders.
Chareos points his Wand of Lightning at the dark robed priest on the left side of the shrine and says the command word. A Lightning Bolt is shot out and it strikes the priest, wounding him.
The bolt continues on and impacts on the left leg of the gigantic Swamp Spirit. A portion of the leg is blown away, but as the Swamp Spirit walks closer, more material is drawn up from the ground to replace what was lost. In short order, the damage has been repaired.
A few moments later, Lara connects with a pair of arrows to the Lightning Bolted priest and he goes down.
Gwenith rushes around Swanny and moves to engage Vryxnr directly. The Shambler before the Lord of Corruption moves to intercept the swordswoman. Gwenith's longsword takes two bites out of the Shambler, sending rotting vegetation flying.
The Shambler retaliates with two mighty strikes heavily damaging Gwenith. Even worse, the swordswoman is drawn face first into the creature's slimy body where she begins to suffocate!
Laucian, Kylie and Arocken have fallen prey to a Hold Person cast by one of the enemy priests. Elspeth pushes forward to their aid. The young Azrellian casts Remove Paralysis on the three. The attempt is successful and all three can move once more.
Jallarzi follows behind Elspeth. As she moves past Lord Acerion, Lady Sallavarian will say, "Be on guard, Lord Acerion. The hand I summoned will keep the monster between itself and me. However, it still may be able to attack others."
Acting on this advice, Lord Acerion realizes that Lyonessa and Ivy may be targets for the Shambler. The nobleman steps past the hand and his battle axe takes two cuts out of the monster. The Shambler is wounded, but not down. The beast connects with Acerion once, wounding him.
Sherwood casts Mordenkainen's Force Missiles. In response, a pair of bright globes of energy appear in his hands. The globes streak forward, weaving their way through the combatants between Sherwood and his intended target. The Force Missiles unerringly strike Vryxnr and with each impact, that globe explodes generating a concussive force that causes even more damage to the target. The Lord of Corruption curses as the spell he was beginning to cast is ruined.
With mace in hand, Ivy engages the zombies as they creep closer to the path. Twice the Priestess' mace lashes out and two zombies fall back into the swamp from the attacks.
Lord Validar continues to spar with the armored man who appeared before him. The nobleman lands a pair of strikes on his foe, but he still stands. The fighter fails to hit Validar.
Hovering overhead, Kharyna casts Fireball at the huge Spirit of the Swamp. She aims high and the spell explodes over the giant creature's head, causing fire to rain down on it. The spell goes off as expected and a portion of the giant's head is blown away.
Lady Sallavarian catches up to Elspeth and turns her attention to those gathered near the entrance of the Shrine. She casts her Hold Monster spell and attempts to ensnare the enemy there. Neither Vryxnr nor the Shambler engaging Gwenith are affected, but the Ranger Kieran freezes up.
Lilia, who is also hovering over the swamp, fires a pair of shafts at the priest at the far right of the Shrine. Both of her missiles connect, ruining the spell the priest was beginning to cast, but he still lives.
Lyonessa produces her Holy Symbol, towards the zombies on Ivy's side of the path and Turns Undead. In response to her show of power, six of the zombies begin to retreat.
A short distance away, Grondar calls upon Berronar to Turn the zombies before him. The Dwarven Priest is also successful and a full nine zombies turn and start to walk off into the swamp.
Argent is also hovering overhead thanks to her Fly spell. She casts Lightning Bolt and the magical attack impacts on the Spirit of the Swamp's chest. A huge hole is blown in the beast as parts of it are blasted away and rain down below.
The Swamp Spirit is seemingly undaunted and it continues to move closer in spite of the damage it has taken. As it slowly walks along, more material is absorbed into it restoring the giant to full health. Even grimmer, the body of the priest slain by Chareos and Lara is stepped upon and drawn up into the giant where it becomes a part of him!
The swamp waters before Ivy open up once more and the Shambler that Lord Corley wounded earlier rises up again! Ivy is struck twice by the beast, but takes no damage thanks to her protective Stoneskin. However, the priestess is grabbed and drawn into the Shambler itself! Ivy begins to suffocate!
Lord Corley rushes to assist Ivy. His greatsword strikes the Shambler, but it refuses to release Ivy.
Swanny connects twice with the fighter battling her, but he remains standing. His attacks are deflected by the swordswoman.
Sherra moves past Laucian and fires her bow once more. This time her target is the priest at the far right of the Shrine. Both of her arrows hit their intended target and he goes down.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
The Guardians have reached the evil shrine in the Beleme Swamp and have engaged the priests and their defenders.
Chareos points his Wand of Lightning at the dark robed priest on the left side of the shrine and says the command word. A Lightning Bolt is shot out and it strikes the priest, wounding him.
The bolt continues on and impacts on the left leg of the gigantic Swamp Spirit. A portion of the leg is blown away, but as the Swamp Spirit walks closer, more material is drawn up from the ground to replace what was lost. In short order, the damage has been repaired.
A few moments later, Lara connects with a pair of arrows to the Lightning Bolted priest and he goes down.
Gwenith rushes around Swanny and moves to engage Vryxnr directly. The Shambler before the Lord of Corruption moves to intercept the swordswoman. Gwenith's longsword takes two bites out of the Shambler, sending rotting vegetation flying.
The Shambler retaliates with two mighty strikes heavily damaging Gwenith. Even worse, the swordswoman is drawn face first into the creature's slimy body where she begins to suffocate!
Laucian, Kylie and Arocken have fallen prey to a Hold Person cast by one of the enemy priests. Elspeth pushes forward to their aid. The young Azrellian casts Remove Paralysis on the three. The attempt is successful and all three can move once more.
Jallarzi follows behind Elspeth. As she moves past Lord Acerion, Lady Sallavarian will say, "Be on guard, Lord Acerion. The hand I summoned will keep the monster between itself and me. However, it still may be able to attack others."
Acting on this advice, Lord Acerion realizes that Lyonessa and Ivy may be targets for the Shambler. The nobleman steps past the hand and his battle axe takes two cuts out of the monster. The Shambler is wounded, but not down. The beast connects with Acerion once, wounding him.
Sherwood casts Mordenkainen's Force Missiles. In response, a pair of bright globes of energy appear in his hands. The globes streak forward, weaving their way through the combatants between Sherwood and his intended target. The Force Missiles unerringly strike Vryxnr and with each impact, that globe explodes generating a concussive force that causes even more damage to the target. The Lord of Corruption curses as the spell he was beginning to cast is ruined.
With mace in hand, Ivy engages the zombies as they creep closer to the path. Twice the Priestess' mace lashes out and two zombies fall back into the swamp from the attacks.
Lord Validar continues to spar with the armored man who appeared before him. The nobleman lands a pair of strikes on his foe, but he still stands. The fighter fails to hit Validar.
Hovering overhead, Kharyna casts Fireball at the huge Spirit of the Swamp. She aims high and the spell explodes over the giant creature's head, causing fire to rain down on it. The spell goes off as expected and a portion of the giant's head is blown away.
Lady Sallavarian catches up to Elspeth and turns her attention to those gathered near the entrance of the Shrine. She casts her Hold Monster spell and attempts to ensnare the enemy there. Neither Vryxnr nor the Shambler engaging Gwenith are affected, but the Ranger Kieran freezes up.
Lilia, who is also hovering over the swamp, fires a pair of shafts at the priest at the far right of the Shrine. Both of her missiles connect, ruining the spell the priest was beginning to cast, but he still lives.
Lyonessa produces her Holy Symbol, towards the zombies on Ivy's side of the path and Turns Undead. In response to her show of power, six of the zombies begin to retreat.
A short distance away, Grondar calls upon Berronar to Turn the zombies before him. The Dwarven Priest is also successful and a full nine zombies turn and start to walk off into the swamp.
Argent is also hovering overhead thanks to her Fly spell. She casts Lightning Bolt and the magical attack impacts on the Spirit of the Swamp's chest. A huge hole is blown in the beast as parts of it are blasted away and rain down below.
The Swamp Spirit is seemingly undaunted and it continues to move closer in spite of the damage it has taken. As it slowly walks along, more material is absorbed into it restoring the giant to full health. Even grimmer, the body of the priest slain by Chareos and Lara is stepped upon and drawn up into the giant where it becomes a part of him!
The swamp waters before Ivy open up once more and the Shambler that Lord Corley wounded earlier rises up again! Ivy is struck twice by the beast, but takes no damage thanks to her protective Stoneskin. However, the priestess is grabbed and drawn into the Shambler itself! Ivy begins to suffocate!
Lord Corley rushes to assist Ivy. His greatsword strikes the Shambler, but it refuses to release Ivy.
Swanny connects twice with the fighter battling her, but he remains standing. His attacks are deflected by the swordswoman.
Sherra moves past Laucian and fires her bow once more. This time her target is the priest at the far right of the Shrine. Both of her arrows hit their intended target and he goes down.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
Try it and find out!
GM Notes
GM Notes:
Kylie, Laucian, and Arocken are now free to act. The above completes round #2. Chareos can still act in this round.
The Swamp Battle Map has been updated.
Hit Points:
Acerion - 35 of 46
Gwenith - 4 of 30
Swanny - 69 of 73
Now what?
Kylie, Laucian, and Arocken are now free to act. The above completes round #2. Chareos can still act in this round.
The Swamp Battle Map has been updated.
Hit Points:
Acerion - 35 of 46
Gwenith - 4 of 30
Swanny - 69 of 73
Now what?
Try it and find out!
The battle rages...
VALIDAR -
The battle rages on and Validar does his best to keep track of what he can, but there is much happening. He notices the priests go down and is pleased about that. Neither he nor Aswansea has managed to best their own foes however.
Meanwhile, the Spirit of the Swamp shambles forward despite having 3 powerful spells rip parts of its form away. It seems to just reform itself as it moves forward. As the monster is getting closer, the situation is now dire. It will be able to attack us in moments!
Vrxynr is hit by some magic force from Sherwood and Gwenith, moving bravely forward, is caught up by the Shambler and is in serious danger.
Validar's mind is awhirl and he is not even certain what is going on behind him. First they must try to save Gwenith. The young noble cires out to Chareos. "Chareos! Hit that Shambler holding Gwenith! Quickly!"
Validar considers for a moment and weighs the advanatges of an offensive versus defensive response. His head screams to drop this beast quickly and immediately, but there remain other dangers on the battlefield. "Mages! We need something to hit Vryxnr again and continue to wound him. Sherwood and Jallarzi should be able to take care of that! Archers! Fire at Vryxnr as well!"
Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!" As Validar and Aswansea fight their foes, he catches her eye. "Follow me!"
As the mages hit the two fighters and hopefully drop them with Magic Missiles and more, Validar will move into the path of the Swamp Monster, hopefully followed by Aswansea.
"If anyone can hit that thing now, do so! But we will then all strike together as one!" Validar steels himself to fight the Spirit of the Swamp and trusts in his skill and his armor to keep him alive until they can all act as one. He is certain they have enough power at their disposal to destroy the beast in one attack.
The battle rages on and Validar does his best to keep track of what he can, but there is much happening. He notices the priests go down and is pleased about that. Neither he nor Aswansea has managed to best their own foes however.
Meanwhile, the Spirit of the Swamp shambles forward despite having 3 powerful spells rip parts of its form away. It seems to just reform itself as it moves forward. As the monster is getting closer, the situation is now dire. It will be able to attack us in moments!
Vrxynr is hit by some magic force from Sherwood and Gwenith, moving bravely forward, is caught up by the Shambler and is in serious danger.
Validar's mind is awhirl and he is not even certain what is going on behind him. First they must try to save Gwenith. The young noble cires out to Chareos. "Chareos! Hit that Shambler holding Gwenith! Quickly!"
Validar considers for a moment and weighs the advanatges of an offensive versus defensive response. His head screams to drop this beast quickly and immediately, but there remain other dangers on the battlefield. "Mages! We need something to hit Vryxnr again and continue to wound him. Sherwood and Jallarzi should be able to take care of that! Archers! Fire at Vryxnr as well!"
Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!" As Validar and Aswansea fight their foes, he catches her eye. "Follow me!"
As the mages hit the two fighters and hopefully drop them with Magic Missiles and more, Validar will move into the path of the Swamp Monster, hopefully followed by Aswansea.
"If anyone can hit that thing now, do so! But we will then all strike together as one!" Validar steels himself to fight the Spirit of the Swamp and trusts in his skill and his armor to keep him alive until they can all act as one. He is certain they have enough power at their disposal to destroy the beast in one attack.
Conquer or Die!
higher ground..
Sherra:
Sherra sees Grondar's faith drive off the entire horde of zombies that was menacing in front of them. She turns and gives her dwarven friend a big smile as she picks her way around Laucian. "We'll keep them off of you until you're free," Sherra says comfortingly to Laucian and the others who are held.
She finds a spot and sees Lilia fire into the priest on her side of the shrine and interupt his casting. There's no time to find the hovering Lilia for a approving wave, so she instead steadies her bow and puts two more shafts into the vile priest, which proves to be enough to drop him.
Sherra will activate her Boots of Levitation, gaining enough height to rain arrows down upon Vryxnr without having to shoot through or around anyone else. Then she will proceed to do just that, watching to see if her first shaft is wide of the mark and compensate as she did earlier to make sure it doesn't happen more than once. Hopefully, since I'm looking for it, whatever magical effect is in play won't be as severe this time she thinks.
Sherra sees Grondar's faith drive off the entire horde of zombies that was menacing in front of them. She turns and gives her dwarven friend a big smile as she picks her way around Laucian. "We'll keep them off of you until you're free," Sherra says comfortingly to Laucian and the others who are held.
She finds a spot and sees Lilia fire into the priest on her side of the shrine and interupt his casting. There's no time to find the hovering Lilia for a approving wave, so she instead steadies her bow and puts two more shafts into the vile priest, which proves to be enough to drop him.
Sherra looks at the situation to actually fire cleanly at Vryxnr. With a shambler in front of him, along with a trapped Gwenith, and Kieran magically held out in front as well, it would normally be a tricky shot without wasting valuable time to relocate. "Thankfully I like tricky shots," she says to herself, "but now isn't the time to show off."Validar considers for a moment and weighs the advanatges of an offensive versus defensive response. His head screams to drop this beast quickly and immediately, but there remain other dangers on the battlefield. "Mages! We need something to hit Vryxnr again and continue to wound him. Sherwood and Jallarzi should be able to take care of that! Archers! Fire at Vryxnr as well!"
Sherra will activate her Boots of Levitation, gaining enough height to rain arrows down upon Vryxnr without having to shoot through or around anyone else. Then she will proceed to do just that, watching to see if her first shaft is wide of the mark and compensate as she did earlier to make sure it doesn't happen more than once. Hopefully, since I'm looking for it, whatever magical effect is in play won't be as severe this time she thinks.
Uh oh...
Kharyna -
Kharyna is pleased with the results of her Fireball which tears most f the head off the Swamp Monster, but then that elation is dashed as she sees it easily regenrate herself.
"We're going to have to destroy it all at once!", she screams to those around her. But Validar has the same idea and he's calling for them to hold a short while.
Kharyna realizes that he is trying to make sure that everyone survives instead of sacrificing one or two of them to destroy it. Still she probably would have had the group attack en masse and deal with the consequences and attacks from the other enemies.
Satisfied that she is safe where she is, Kharyna will cast her Magic Missiles spell at the fighter battling Aswansea, unless he is already down. Otherwise target the fighter with Validar, and if someone has taken care of both, then fire it at the Swamp Monster instead.
Kharyna is pleased with the results of her Fireball which tears most f the head off the Swamp Monster, but then that elation is dashed as she sees it easily regenrate herself.
"We're going to have to destroy it all at once!", she screams to those around her. But Validar has the same idea and he's calling for them to hold a short while.
Kharyna realizes that he is trying to make sure that everyone survives instead of sacrificing one or two of them to destroy it. Still she probably would have had the group attack en masse and deal with the consequences and attacks from the other enemies.
Satisfied that she is safe where she is, Kharyna will cast her Magic Missiles spell at the fighter battling Aswansea, unless he is already down. Otherwise target the fighter with Validar, and if someone has taken care of both, then fire it at the Swamp Monster instead.
Lyonessa:
Lyonessa produces her Holy Symbol, towards the zombies on Ivy's side of the path and Turns Undead. In response to her show of power, six of the zombies begin to retreat.
Lyonessa now finds herself standing nearly alone at the back of the line. She sees the Lords Corley and Acerion battling the strange shamblers, but most everyone else is much further ahead. Glancing behind to make sure no foes are lurking there, she unbuckles her mace and proceeds forward, keeping to the trail.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
"I will dispatch that abomination Lord Acerion!" Lyonessa will cry out and pick her way around the paladin's wide arcs of his axe and use her enchanted mace against that zombie.
Lyonessa produces her Holy Symbol, towards the zombies on Ivy's side of the path and Turns Undead. In response to her show of power, six of the zombies begin to retreat.
Lyonessa now finds herself standing nearly alone at the back of the line. She sees the Lords Corley and Acerion battling the strange shamblers, but most everyone else is much further ahead. Glancing behind to make sure no foes are lurking there, she unbuckles her mace and proceeds forward, keeping to the trail.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
"I will dispatch that abomination Lord Acerion!" Lyonessa will cry out and pick her way around the paladin's wide arcs of his axe and use her enchanted mace against that zombie.
My voice, my will, my magic - three blessings bestowed by Mystra that spell your doom
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Laucian
- Ranger of Ehlonna
- Posts: 532
- Joined: Tue Jul 22, 2003 7:18 pm
- Location: Dense Forests of the Elfholds
Laucian
Laucian watches in fustration as the battle ensues. Soon he becomes aware of Sherra standing nearby. "We'll keep them off of you until you're free," Sherra says comfortingly to Laucian and the others who are held.
After a few moments the spell effect is lifted from behind him. "Thanks, your timing is impecciable," he says with playful smile. He soon hears the orders being given and knocks an arrow to his bow. He moves to the right flank where he can get a better shot angle on LoC and takes aim. He recalls that some of the arrows let loose at the mage seemed to move away and soon mutters to himself, "Guide my arrows straight and true." With that he lets loose at his intended target. (Any +1 arrows left he will use first.) He will aim at LoC's midsection.
Laucian watches in fustration as the battle ensues. Soon he becomes aware of Sherra standing nearby. "We'll keep them off of you until you're free," Sherra says comfortingly to Laucian and the others who are held.
After a few moments the spell effect is lifted from behind him. "Thanks, your timing is impecciable," he says with playful smile. He soon hears the orders being given and knocks an arrow to his bow. He moves to the right flank where he can get a better shot angle on LoC and takes aim. He recalls that some of the arrows let loose at the mage seemed to move away and soon mutters to himself, "Guide my arrows straight and true." With that he lets loose at his intended target. (Any +1 arrows left he will use first.) He will aim at LoC's midsection.
Chareos
Chareos watches as his lightning bolt ripes through the priest and severs a leg from the Swamp monster's leg! "Ha I've dealt with bigger piles of munure then you back at the farm." Soon he bites his tongue as he watches in shock as a new leg is formed from the earth. " Think Im gonna need a bigger lightning bolt." he snickers.
Soon over the battle he hears the bellows of Validar's muffled voice. Validar's mind is awhirl and he is not even certain what is going on behind him. First they must try to save Gwenith. The young noble cires out to Chareos. "Chareos! Hit that Shambler holding Gwenith! Quickly!"
"Sure thing!" he replies, "She really got into this time....." he says to himself. He will move closer to the Shambler and casts a Magic missile into its flank.
Chareos watches as his lightning bolt ripes through the priest and severs a leg from the Swamp monster's leg! "Ha I've dealt with bigger piles of munure then you back at the farm." Soon he bites his tongue as he watches in shock as a new leg is formed from the earth. " Think Im gonna need a bigger lightning bolt." he snickers.
Soon over the battle he hears the bellows of Validar's muffled voice. Validar's mind is awhirl and he is not even certain what is going on behind him. First they must try to save Gwenith. The young noble cires out to Chareos. "Chareos! Hit that Shambler holding Gwenith! Quickly!"
"Sure thing!" he replies, "She really got into this time....." he says to himself. He will move closer to the Shambler and casts a Magic missile into its flank.
Acerion
Acerion:
Jallarzi follows behind Elspeth. As she moves past Lord Acerion, Lady Sallavarian will say, "Be on guard, Lord Acerion. The hand I summoned will keep the monster between itself and me. However, it still may be able to attack others."
Acting on this advice, Lord Acerion realizes that Lyonessa and Ivy may be targets for the Shambler. The nobleman steps past the hand and his battle axe takes two cuts out of the monster. The Shambler is wounded, but not down. The beast connects with Acerion once, wounding him.
Acerion lands two hefty blows upon the shambler but it refuses to go down, and instead lands a blow of its own in return. Acerion shrugs off most of the impact, believing he still received the better of the exchange. He could trade two blows for one all day, but the sounds of the battle further ahead give him reason to expedite the finishing off of this creature.
Something, although Acerion can't be sure.. a sound.. a muffled scream.. diverts his attention momentarily. His heart skips a precious beat as he sees Ivy be seemingly pulled INTO another shambler. He almost disengages, but Corley is right there, slicing into the shambler in attempts to free fair Ivy. He chooses not to say anything either for risk of distracting the young noble. He puts his trust in Corley's skill and desire to free Ivy and turns back to his own task, nearly paying for his distraction as another foes emerges.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
"I will dispatch that abomination Lord Acerion!" Lyonessa will cry out and pick her way around the paladin's wide arcs of his axe and use her enchanted mace against that zombie.
"It is yours!" Acerion calls back and continues to focus on the shambler before him, trying to keep thoughts of Ivy's danger from his mind.
Jallarzi follows behind Elspeth. As she moves past Lord Acerion, Lady Sallavarian will say, "Be on guard, Lord Acerion. The hand I summoned will keep the monster between itself and me. However, it still may be able to attack others."
Acting on this advice, Lord Acerion realizes that Lyonessa and Ivy may be targets for the Shambler. The nobleman steps past the hand and his battle axe takes two cuts out of the monster. The Shambler is wounded, but not down. The beast connects with Acerion once, wounding him.
Acerion lands two hefty blows upon the shambler but it refuses to go down, and instead lands a blow of its own in return. Acerion shrugs off most of the impact, believing he still received the better of the exchange. He could trade two blows for one all day, but the sounds of the battle further ahead give him reason to expedite the finishing off of this creature.
Something, although Acerion can't be sure.. a sound.. a muffled scream.. diverts his attention momentarily. His heart skips a precious beat as he sees Ivy be seemingly pulled INTO another shambler. He almost disengages, but Corley is right there, slicing into the shambler in attempts to free fair Ivy. He chooses not to say anything either for risk of distracting the young noble. He puts his trust in Corley's skill and desire to free Ivy and turns back to his own task, nearly paying for his distraction as another foes emerges.
A lone zombie reaches out from the swamp and tries to grab Acerion, but is unsuccessful.
"I will dispatch that abomination Lord Acerion!" Lyonessa will cry out and pick her way around the paladin's wide arcs of his axe and use her enchanted mace against that zombie.
"It is yours!" Acerion calls back and continues to focus on the shambler before him, trying to keep thoughts of Ivy's danger from his mind.
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Grondar
- Berronar's Humble Servant
- Posts: 406
- Joined: Thu Sep 02, 2004 7:55 pm
- Location: Aboveground, unfortunately
Battle with Vryxnr
Grondar:
Both of the evil priests are removed from the conflict, though Grondar is horrified by the fate of the one absorbed by the Swamp Spirit. Several of their number do incredible damage to the monster, but it shrugs it off and keeps coming. Truly, it is a grave threat to them all.
His own efforts are well rewarded by Berronar, as many of the zombies return to the swamp. Added to the effects of the other priests, there are very few of the undead creatures left.
Inevitably, Grondar's attention is drawn to Gwenith and her dire situation. He cannot do much about the Shambler, but he may be able to keep the swordswoman alive long enough for others to free her.
Zipping in an arc around the right side of Validar and his opponent, he dodges between the 2 zombies and races toward Gwenith. As he runs, he converts the miracle of Resist Fire/Cold to a Cure Moderate Wounds. When he reaches Gwenith, he pauses just long enough to pass Berronar's healing grace to her. As soon as the spell is cast, he dashes off to greet the remaining zombies with his mace.
Hearing this, Grondar realizes that he isn't going to be much help against the Shamblers. He'll just have to contribute in other ways.Sherwood wrote:"Immune to fire and blunt weapons. Highly resistant to most other attack forms."
Both of the evil priests are removed from the conflict, though Grondar is horrified by the fate of the one absorbed by the Swamp Spirit. Several of their number do incredible damage to the monster, but it shrugs it off and keeps coming. Truly, it is a grave threat to them all.
His own efforts are well rewarded by Berronar, as many of the zombies return to the swamp. Added to the effects of the other priests, there are very few of the undead creatures left.
Seeing Sherra smile at him, Grondar returns the gesture with his own crooked grin. "Great shooting, my friend!" he yells.Sherra wrote:Sherra sees Grondar's faith drive off the entire horde of zombies that was menacing in front of them. She turns and gives her dwarven friend a big smile as she picks her way around Laucian.
Inevitably, Grondar's attention is drawn to Gwenith and her dire situation. He cannot do much about the Shambler, but he may be able to keep the swordswoman alive long enough for others to free her.
Zipping in an arc around the right side of Validar and his opponent, he dodges between the 2 zombies and races toward Gwenith. As he runs, he converts the miracle of Resist Fire/Cold to a Cure Moderate Wounds. When he reaches Gwenith, he pauses just long enough to pass Berronar's healing grace to her. As soon as the spell is cast, he dashes off to greet the remaining zombies with his mace.
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie)
Battle with Vryxnr
Kylie:
Kylie can only watch helplessly as the battle continues to unfold. The fight proves to be gravely in doubt as Vryxnr's monsters appear to be all but immune to their greatest attacks.
Gwenith is deeply wounded by the Shambler on the steps to the shrine, and Acerion appears hurt as well. With the swamp monster almost upon them, this fight could turn ugly real soon.
Responding to Validar's shouted orders, Elspeth casts a spell on her and the other frozen Guardians. Fortunately, her magics have the necessary power and they are all freed from the paralyzing effects. "Thank you, Elspeth," she calls out over the din of battle, "it is wonderful to be free again." Still, noting the presence of Corley so near, Kylie feels a different sort of discomfort.
Kylie can only watch helplessly as the battle continues to unfold. The fight proves to be gravely in doubt as Vryxnr's monsters appear to be all but immune to their greatest attacks.
Gwenith is deeply wounded by the Shambler on the steps to the shrine, and Acerion appears hurt as well. With the swamp monster almost upon them, this fight could turn ugly real soon.
Responding to Validar's shouted orders, Elspeth casts a spell on her and the other frozen Guardians. Fortunately, her magics have the necessary power and they are all freed from the paralyzing effects. "Thank you, Elspeth," she calls out over the din of battle, "it is wonderful to be free again." Still, noting the presence of Corley so near, Kylie feels a different sort of discomfort.
Catching Lord Validar's words, Kylie takes the opportunity to move further around the right flank. Moments later, she unleashes her remaining Magic Missiles into one of the indicated fighters.Validar wrote:Validar considers for a moment and weighs the advanatges of an offensive versus defensive response. His head screams to drop this beast quickly and immediately, but there remain other dangers on the battlefield. "Mages! We need something to hit Vryxnr again and continue to wound him. Sherwood and Jallarzi should be able to take care of that! Archers! Fire at Vryxnr as well!"
Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!" As Validar and Aswansea fight their foes, he catches her eye. "Follow me!"
Gordon (fanchergw AKA Kylie, Grondar, Yusef, Lily Pak / Menagerie, Butternut, Onas, and Vardra)
Sherwood
Sherwood:
Sherwood doesn't show it, but is relieved when his spell damages the Lord of Corruption. It's magic is somewhat similar to that of the Magic Missile that he feared the Broach of Shielding would absorb it as well. But the spell was different enough to not meet with that fate.
Realizing that we need to continue to harass the Lord of Corruption and lacking spells to safely accomplish that end, Sherwood draws his blades and rushes to engage the enemy in hand to hand combat.
Lifeshield takes its familiar place in Sherwood's right hand, while a short sword is in his left. The smaller sword suddenly bursts into flames, much like Swanny's blade. Directly attack Vryxnr to prevent him from casting spells against us.
Sherwood doesn't show it, but is relieved when his spell damages the Lord of Corruption. It's magic is somewhat similar to that of the Magic Missile that he feared the Broach of Shielding would absorb it as well. But the spell was different enough to not meet with that fate.
Realizing that we need to continue to harass the Lord of Corruption and lacking spells to safely accomplish that end, Sherwood draws his blades and rushes to engage the enemy in hand to hand combat.
Lifeshield takes its familiar place in Sherwood's right hand, while a short sword is in his left. The smaller sword suddenly bursts into flames, much like Swanny's blade. Directly attack Vryxnr to prevent him from casting spells against us.
I do what is necessary.
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Jallarzi Sallavarian
- Sorceress
- Posts: 41
- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:48 pm
- Location: Elcadan
Jallarzi
Jallarzi:
"Well done, Elspeth", Lady Sallavarian will say as those who were paralyzed are freed.
Glancing backwards, Jallarzi sees the Shamblers closing in on the rear of the group. She's just about ready to cast Magic Missile at one of them when she hears Lord Validar's command to continue assaulting the Lord of Corruption. Knowing her cousin's proficiency for tactics, Jallarzi will comply.
Turning back around, Jallarzi looks to relocate the Lord of Corruption. Many of her offensive spells are wasted in such close quarters. There are not many options for the sorceress to employ. So, Jallarzi will cast Melf's Acid Arrow at Vryxnr.
"Well done, Elspeth", Lady Sallavarian will say as those who were paralyzed are freed.
Glancing backwards, Jallarzi sees the Shamblers closing in on the rear of the group. She's just about ready to cast Magic Missile at one of them when she hears Lord Validar's command to continue assaulting the Lord of Corruption. Knowing her cousin's proficiency for tactics, Jallarzi will comply.
Turning back around, Jallarzi looks to relocate the Lord of Corruption. Many of her offensive spells are wasted in such close quarters. There are not many options for the sorceress to employ. So, Jallarzi will cast Melf's Acid Arrow at Vryxnr.
Edwina! Stop that!
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Argent
- Sorceress
- Posts: 320
- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2003 10:53 pm
- Location: Kingdom of Cynalon and other various locations
Argent
Argent:
Earlier:
Argent will listen with great interest to Lord Validar's story. It does mirror many of the things the Invoker heard before. Fortunately, her adventuring band, the Company of the Sword, had departed Gateway before the Hextor attack. Consequently, much of the Seeker's exploits were only learned recently when they merged with her group.
Present:
"I like it!", Argent mouths vowing to get her hands on a copy of that spell as soon as possible.
Argent will cast Magic Missile at the fighter engaged with Lord Validar. Should he no longer be a threat, then switch to Swanny's opponent. If he too has been defeated, send her spell towards the Shambler attacking Gwenith.
Earlier:
Argent will listen with great interest to Lord Validar's story. It does mirror many of the things the Invoker heard before. Fortunately, her adventuring band, the Company of the Sword, had departed Gateway before the Hextor attack. Consequently, much of the Seeker's exploits were only learned recently when they merged with her group.
"I learned much about this region during my apprenticeship with Jallarzi. I am certainly open to achieving such lofty goals to help re-stabilize the kingdom. Should I gain more magic and jewels in the process, so much the better. Plus there are always other incentives to be had", Argent adds with a sly smile."Some of us are also honor bound to help recover the lands of Stone Ridge that have fallen. My goal is to stabilize the Western lands and safeguard the territories of my family as well as strengthen the Kingdom."
"Thank you for your time and your tale, Lord Validar. Perhaps we can get into more personal details some other time. A pleasant evening to you, milord.""That does not tell you much about myself, but it does explain how I am here."
Present:
Hovering overhead and behind the main battle force, Argent sees Sherwood's spell go off with great interest. It is an Invocation spell that she has yet to see or hear about before! It seems somewhat similar to her beloved Magic Missile, but different as the missiles explode upon impact.Sherwood casts Mordenkainen's Force Missiles. In response, a pair of bright globes of energy appear in his hands. The globes streak forward, weaving their way through the combatants between Sherwood and his intended target. The Force Missiles unerringly strike Vryxnr and with each impact, that globe explodes generating a concussive force that causes even more damage to the target. The Lord of Corruption curses as the spell he was beginning to cast is ruined.
"I like it!", Argent mouths vowing to get her hands on a copy of that spell as soon as possible.
The Invoker is insufferably pleased with herself as her magic impacts on the behemoth with violent force. Her mouth drops slightly in shock however when the creature just draws more of the swamp into itself, healing it in the process.Argent is also hovering overhead thanks to her Fly spell. She casts Lightning Bolt and the magical attack impacts on the Spirit of the Swamp's chest. A huge hole is blown in the beast as parts of it are blasted away and rain down below.
"As you command, Lord Validar."Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!"
Argent will cast Magic Missile at the fighter engaged with Lord Validar. Should he no longer be a threat, then switch to Swanny's opponent. If he too has been defeated, send her spell towards the Shambler attacking Gwenith.
I am an Invoker of no small power.
Swanny cuts loose!
Swanny:
Swanny continues to engage the fighter finding that he does have some skill and refuses to go down easily.
"You know what they say, Validar. The bigger they are, the harder they fall!"
Attack the swampy giant with her blades, assuming that the man she was fighting has been dealt with already.
"Come on! Go down already!"Swanny connects twice with the fighter battling her, but he remains standing. His attacks are deflected by the swordswoman.
Swanny continues to engage the fighter finding that he does have some skill and refuses to go down easily.
Swanny will comply if she is able to and will follow Validar. Seeing what she's running towards, Swanny realizes that she's going to need a bit more sting to take down this giant. The swordswoman will ditch her shield and use her Short Sword of Quickness in her off hand.As Validar and Aswansea fight their foes, he catches her eye. "Follow me!"
"You know what they say, Validar. The bigger they are, the harder they fall!"
Attack the swampy giant with her blades, assuming that the man she was fighting has been dealt with already.
Lets get this party started!
Ivy
Ivy:
With a nearly feral growl on her lips, Ivy tears into the zombies that stray too close to her. The priestess' mace smashes them back into the scummy waters of the swamp.With mace in hand, Ivy engages the zombies as they creep closer to the path. Twice the Priestess' mace lashes out and two zombies fall back into the swamp from the attacks.
So entranced in her battle against the undead is she that Ivy fails to see the Shambler rise up again. She's caught off guard and batted around by the monster before she even realizes what was going on! Ivy can feel herself moving and then everything goes dark around her. It feels cold and damp where ever she is. Even worse, she can't breath! Ivy struggles to pull herself free before succumbing to eternal darkness.The swamp waters before Ivy open up once more and the Shambler that Lord Corley wounded earlier rises up again! Ivy is struck twice by the beast, but takes no damage thanks to her protective Stoneskin. However, the priestess is grabbed and drawn into the Shambler itself! Ivy begins to suffocate!
For the glory of the Blue Lady!
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Lara Spellsword
- Elfin Sorceress
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- Joined: Sun Oct 26, 2003 8:54 pm
- Location: Tower of Magic
Lara
Lara:
Little Lara allows herself a pleased smile as her target goes down. The action before her continues to be fast and furious.A few moments later, Lara connects with a pair of arrows to the Lightning Bolted priest and he goes down.
Following Lord Validar's instructions, Lara will attempt to hit either fighter with Magic Missiles. Should they both be gone, she'll send her spell towards the Swamp Monster.Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!"
There's nothing like curling up with a good book
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Lilia
- Queen of the Sylvan Realm
- Posts: 457
- Joined: Thu Jul 17, 2003 4:54 pm
- Location: The Sylvan Realm
Lilia
Lilia:
An Elven curse is muttered under Lilia's breath as her arrows fail to bring the target down. Sherra's shafts finish the priest off and he is forgotten as the Elf Maiden turns her attention to the next immediate threat.Lilia, who is also hovering over the swamp, fires a pair of shafts at the priest at the far right of the Shrine. Both of her missiles connect, ruining the spell the priest was beginning to cast, but he still lives.
Lilia will comply with the request. Cast Magic Missile at the fighter closest to her. Should he be down, go to the other one. If both are down by that point, then cast it at the Shambler trying to devour the human fighter.Other mages! Use your spells to finish off these fighters here! Aswansea and I need to disengage!"
Either by my magic or my bow you WILL fall!
Elspeth
Elspeth:
Seeing that there are still a few zombies around, Elspeth will take up her mace and destroy them.
"Azrella be praise!", Elspeth will cry out seeing her success.Laucian, Kylie and Arocken have fallen prey to a Hold Person cast by one of the enemy priests. Elspeth pushes forward to their aid. The young Azrellian casts Remove Paralysis on the three. The attempt is successful and all three can move once more.
"You are all most welcomed", Elspeth will respond. "Let us hope that you can help turn the tide of battle in our favor.""Thanks, your timing is impeccable," Laucian says with playful smile.
"Thank you, Elspeth," Kylie calls out over the din of battle, "it is wonderful to be free again."
Seeing that there are still a few zombies around, Elspeth will take up her mace and destroy them.
How can I help?
Lord Corley
Corley:
Lord Corley is all ready to assist Lord Acerion in his struggle against the strange shambling swamp monster, when the one he damaged earlier returns and tries to devour Lady Ivy!
"By the valor of my forefathers! What is this monstrous beast!? Fear not, Fair Ivy, I shall save you!"
The first sword strike is not enough to make the monster release Ivy. Undaunted Lord Corley will continue to attack until Lady Ivy is free!
Lord Corley is all ready to assist Lord Acerion in his struggle against the strange shambling swamp monster, when the one he damaged earlier returns and tries to devour Lady Ivy!
"By the valor of my forefathers! What is this monstrous beast!? Fear not, Fair Ivy, I shall save you!"
The first sword strike is not enough to make the monster release Ivy. Undaunted Lord Corley will continue to attack until Lady Ivy is free!
We fight for King and Country!