Tower of Magic #3
The statue of Nerull has been destroyed, but more troubles are heading the groups’ way. Two more smaller statues are lumbering their way from the down the hallway while other creatures are rushing down the hallway that leads to the combat arena.
Lara casts a Fireball as directed, centering its effects near the middle of the hallway. The fire explodes outward, covering all within the hallway. This is quickly followed up with a forked Lightning Bolt from Kharyna. The Lightning Bolt takes down those that were left standing after the Fireball. Save for one hearty troll who withstood both! Swanny takes this lone survivor out with her Flametongue.
There is excitement at the rear of the group as the two golden statues reach the group. Zera lands two solid hits on the troll statue, while Virae lands two of her own on the ogre statue. Small chips of gold flake off from each weapon’s impact. The two statues attack, but completely miss Zera and Virae.
GM Notes:
The only threat at the moment is the two golden statues. Everyone in the hallway has been killed. There is the sound of someone calling out to others in the arena in a language that no one here can understand. The tone of the speaker suggests that he is trying to rally support for some purpose.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
Tower of Magic #3
Tower of Magic #3
Try it and find out!
Explosions!
Kharyna of Mystra -
With the Nerull golem destroyed, Kharyna and the group turn their attention to the mob coming their way from the arena. Lara softens them up with a Fireball and then Kharyna unleashes a twin-forked Lightning Bolt into their midst as well.
When the fireworks subside, there is still one troll standing in the hall amidst the smoke and stench that wafts in from the destruction caused. Swanny is not one to hesitate and with her trusty flametongue, the troll is easily dispatched.
To the back of the group, the other golems arrive and begin to attack Virae and Zera. In the arena a shouting voice can be heard, but it is in a language no one can understand.
"I don't like the sound of that," Kharyna says loudly. "Swanny and Lara, get over there and see what's going on. I'll be along in a moment."
"Zera, can you two handle one of these golems yourselves. I don't want to be caught by more enemies from the arena." Kharyna will move up and hit one of the golems with her mace (if it is still glowing, if not, then go with Swanny and Lara). Then she'll go see what's going on in the arena.
With the Nerull golem destroyed, Kharyna and the group turn their attention to the mob coming their way from the arena. Lara softens them up with a Fireball and then Kharyna unleashes a twin-forked Lightning Bolt into their midst as well.
When the fireworks subside, there is still one troll standing in the hall amidst the smoke and stench that wafts in from the destruction caused. Swanny is not one to hesitate and with her trusty flametongue, the troll is easily dispatched.
To the back of the group, the other golems arrive and begin to attack Virae and Zera. In the arena a shouting voice can be heard, but it is in a language no one can understand.
"I don't like the sound of that," Kharyna says loudly. "Swanny and Lara, get over there and see what's going on. I'll be along in a moment."
"Zera, can you two handle one of these golems yourselves. I don't want to be caught by more enemies from the arena." Kharyna will move up and hit one of the golems with her mace (if it is still glowing, if not, then go with Swanny and Lara). Then she'll go see what's going on in the arena.
Post Continued
Post Continued:
Magic has been dispatched to remove a small horde of ogres and trolls that were rushing out from the arena. From further back in the arena a voice is heard and it seems to be trying to rally those that remain. This alarms Kharyna.
From behind the group, two large golden statues, one of a troll, the other an ogre, are attacking! Zera and Virae hold off their charge, doing damage to the constructs.
The glow surrounding Kharyna's mace faded after the Nerull statue was downed, so the Priestess of Mystra turns and follows Swanny and Lara.
Virae connects once more to the ogre statue, but she is sent sprawling backwards when she's struck by the statue's gigantic two-handed sword! She's hurt, but not yet out of the fight.
Swanny reaches the far end of the hallway and now can see down into the arena 15' below. On the arena floor is a human warrior in plate mail locked in combat with another troll. The shouting you've heard seems to be coming from the human warrior. In response to his cries, the derro still in the arena suddenly begin to attack the few half-orcs that remain! A rebellion seems to be occurring!
"Those dwarf things," Swanny says in realization. "They're slaves to the followers of Nerull! Now they are turning on their masters!"
Back out in the hallway, Zera connects one more time to the troll statue and it finally goes down. Virae scrambles back to her feet and drives both of her blades into the chest of the ogre statue. It too collapses and this area is free from enemies.
In the arena, Swanny drops to the arena floor and using her Flametongue helps the human warrior dispose of the lone troll. All around you, derro are fighting back. They flood the arena floor and are moving towards two ramps that lead to what you guess to be holding cells. The sounds of combat can be heard there.
The human warrior lifts up his helm to reveal a dirty and sweaty, but still somewhat handsome man with dark brown hair. "Well met, shield maiden! I am Aric Cozar and I thank you for your assistance! I had feared that this foul arena would be my last resting place! How did you come to be in such a dismal place?"
Magic has been dispatched to remove a small horde of ogres and trolls that were rushing out from the arena. From further back in the arena a voice is heard and it seems to be trying to rally those that remain. This alarms Kharyna.
"We're on it!" Swanny calls out as she runs down the corridor. Lara slips in behind Swanny."I don't like the sound of that," Kharyna says loudly. "Swanny and Lara, get over there and see what's going on. I'll be along in a moment."
From behind the group, two large golden statues, one of a troll, the other an ogre, are attacking! Zera and Virae hold off their charge, doing damage to the constructs.
"Aye!", Zera calls out. "It'll take more than these poor imitation of lumber' mutants o' the earth to defeat the likes of me!" Zera's warhammer lashes out two more times and more gold flakes fill the air from the troll statue. It still continues to attack, but once more it fails to harm Zera."Zera, can you two handle one of these golems yourselves. I don't want to be caught by more enemies from the arena." Kharyna will move up and hit one of the golems with her mace (if it is still glowing, if not, then go with Swanny and Lara). Then she'll go see what's going on in the arena.
The glow surrounding Kharyna's mace faded after the Nerull statue was downed, so the Priestess of Mystra turns and follows Swanny and Lara.
Virae connects once more to the ogre statue, but she is sent sprawling backwards when she's struck by the statue's gigantic two-handed sword! She's hurt, but not yet out of the fight.
Swanny reaches the far end of the hallway and now can see down into the arena 15' below. On the arena floor is a human warrior in plate mail locked in combat with another troll. The shouting you've heard seems to be coming from the human warrior. In response to his cries, the derro still in the arena suddenly begin to attack the few half-orcs that remain! A rebellion seems to be occurring!
"Those dwarf things," Swanny says in realization. "They're slaves to the followers of Nerull! Now they are turning on their masters!"
Back out in the hallway, Zera connects one more time to the troll statue and it finally goes down. Virae scrambles back to her feet and drives both of her blades into the chest of the ogre statue. It too collapses and this area is free from enemies.
In the arena, Swanny drops to the arena floor and using her Flametongue helps the human warrior dispose of the lone troll. All around you, derro are fighting back. They flood the arena floor and are moving towards two ramps that lead to what you guess to be holding cells. The sounds of combat can be heard there.
The human warrior lifts up his helm to reveal a dirty and sweaty, but still somewhat handsome man with dark brown hair. "Well met, shield maiden! I am Aric Cozar and I thank you for your assistance! I had feared that this foul arena would be my last resting place! How did you come to be in such a dismal place?"
Try it and find out!
GM Notes
GM Notes:
The derro slaves rushed up the ramps to the two #734 areas. These are holding cells for arena combatants. Each area has two trolls in it and derro locked up in cells.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
The derro slaves rushed up the ramps to the two #734 areas. These are holding cells for arena combatants. Each area has two trolls in it and derro locked up in cells.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Virae
Virae connects once more to the ogre statue, but she is sent sprawling backwards when she's struck by the statue's gigantic two-handed sword! She's hurt, but not yet out of the fight.
Lashing out with bother her short swords, a determined look crosses Virae’s face as gold shavings go flying once again. Her eyes widened as she tried to bring her blades up to block but all was in vain as a huge two handed sword strikes her fully sending her flying through the air and landing hard as her blades clatter against the floor.
Grimacing through the pain of her wounds She scrambles to her feet. Wiping her face with the back of her hand, she stared holes through the Golem before her.
Swiftly she took the fight to the golem her blades raising up and digging deep into the constructs metallic heart. With a large metallic gong the statue collapses, Gathering her blades she looks about seeing Zera also finished with her opponent giving the dwarf a silent nod in approval she moves towards the others.
Virae connects once more to the ogre statue, but she is sent sprawling backwards when she's struck by the statue's gigantic two-handed sword! She's hurt, but not yet out of the fight.
Lashing out with bother her short swords, a determined look crosses Virae’s face as gold shavings go flying once again. Her eyes widened as she tried to bring her blades up to block but all was in vain as a huge two handed sword strikes her fully sending her flying through the air and landing hard as her blades clatter against the floor.
Grimacing through the pain of her wounds She scrambles to her feet. Wiping her face with the back of her hand, she stared holes through the Golem before her.
Swiftly she took the fight to the golem her blades raising up and digging deep into the constructs metallic heart. With a large metallic gong the statue collapses, Gathering her blades she looks about seeing Zera also finished with her opponent giving the dwarf a silent nod in approval she moves towards the others.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
Moving on...
Kharyna of Mystra -
The horde is quickly removed and the group is ready to move on except for the two golden golems menacing Virae and Zera. They should be able to handle this trouble themselves.
The rallying cry that was going on in the arena turns out to be for the derro and a rebellion is underway.
"Those dwarf things," Swanny says in realization. "They're slaves to the followers of Nerull! Now they are turning on their masters!"
"Well, I am not sure we can trust them," Kharyna says, "but it might make our job easier to have the enemy attacked by someone besides us!"
Swanny jumps down and joins the fight, helping to dispatch the trolls.
The human warrior lifts up his helm to reveal a dirty and sweaty, but still somewhat handsome man with dark brown hair. "Well met, shield maiden! I am Aric Cozar and I thank you for your assistance! I had feared that this foul arena would be my last resting place! How did you come to be in such a dismal place?"
Giving Lara a wink, Kharyna yells down to Swanny, "You can do all the flirting you want later, but right now, we still have a temple to cleanse!" Kharyna will give a few moments though to find out what the warrior's story is and how he came to be here.
Kharyna will keep an eye on the derro rebellion and especially to make sure none of the trolls become functional again.
(BTW: Can guess where the #734 areas are, but not on the map.)
The horde is quickly removed and the group is ready to move on except for the two golden golems menacing Virae and Zera. They should be able to handle this trouble themselves.
The rallying cry that was going on in the arena turns out to be for the derro and a rebellion is underway.
"Those dwarf things," Swanny says in realization. "They're slaves to the followers of Nerull! Now they are turning on their masters!"
"Well, I am not sure we can trust them," Kharyna says, "but it might make our job easier to have the enemy attacked by someone besides us!"
Swanny jumps down and joins the fight, helping to dispatch the trolls.
The human warrior lifts up his helm to reveal a dirty and sweaty, but still somewhat handsome man with dark brown hair. "Well met, shield maiden! I am Aric Cozar and I thank you for your assistance! I had feared that this foul arena would be my last resting place! How did you come to be in such a dismal place?"
Giving Lara a wink, Kharyna yells down to Swanny, "You can do all the flirting you want later, but right now, we still have a temple to cleanse!" Kharyna will give a few moments though to find out what the warrior's story is and how he came to be here.
Kharyna will keep an eye on the derro rebellion and especially to make sure none of the trolls become functional again.
(BTW: Can guess where the #734 areas are, but not on the map.)
Post Continued
Post Continued:
The group has reached the arena and discovered a human warrior locked in combat with a troll. Swanny helps the warrior defeat the troll. At the warrior’s urging, the derro in the area start to attack the Nerull priest and trolls!
“I see”, the warrior states, his eyes darting about as he keeps track of the battle going on around him. “My companions have traveled far to reach these desolate ruins. We are in the employ of Lady Dahlia Mingor of Alphatia, a powerful Priestess of Mystra. We are here to clear these ruins of all the rabble that dwells here before she arrives to assume control of this place as directed by Mystra herself. Perhaps you and your companions can join with us? There is plenty of wealth to be had for all. Plus I’ll need to rescue the others of my team as well.”
Zera, Talia, and Virae have reached the arena by now. The derro seem to have defeated the trolls. They are now swarming out of the arena.
Now what?
The group has reached the arena and discovered a human warrior locked in combat with a troll. Swanny helps the warrior defeat the troll. At the warrior’s urging, the derro in the area start to attack the Nerull priest and trolls!
Swanny flashes a “behave” look and turns back to face Aric. “My friends and I have been exploring these ruins for some time now. How did you get here?”The human warrior lifts up his helm to reveal a dirty and sweaty, but still somewhat handsome man with dark brown hair. "Well met, shield maiden! I am Aric Cozar and I thank you for your assistance! I had feared that this foul arena would be my last resting place! How did you come to be in such a dismal place?"
Giving Lara a wink, Kharyna yells down to Swanny, "You can do all the flirting you want later, but right now, we still have a temple to cleanse!" Kharyna will give a few moments though to find out what the warrior's story is and how he came to be here.
“I see”, the warrior states, his eyes darting about as he keeps track of the battle going on around him. “My companions have traveled far to reach these desolate ruins. We are in the employ of Lady Dahlia Mingor of Alphatia, a powerful Priestess of Mystra. We are here to clear these ruins of all the rabble that dwells here before she arrives to assume control of this place as directed by Mystra herself. Perhaps you and your companions can join with us? There is plenty of wealth to be had for all. Plus I’ll need to rescue the others of my team as well.”
Zera, Talia, and Virae have reached the arena by now. The derro seem to have defeated the trolls. They are now swarming out of the arena.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
We'll see about that...
Kharyna of Mystra -
Kharyna has a playful exchange with her friend, Aswnsea, but Kharyna's smile disappears as she hears the warrior Aric's words.
“I see”, the warrior states, his eyes darting about as he keeps track of the battle going on around him. “My companions have traveled far to reach these desolate ruins. We are in the employ of Lady Dahlia Mingor of Alphatia, a powerful Priestess of Mystra. We are here to clear these ruins of all the rabble that dwells here before she arrives to assume control of this place as directed by Mystra herself. Perhaps you and your companions can join with us? There is plenty of wealth to be had for all. Plus I’ll need to rescue the others of my team as well.”
"Assume control?!" Kharyna blurts out. But she quickly composes herself. "Are you the leader of this group?" she then asks. "How many are in your group and who are they?" Kharyna's light mood is long gone now, as she hears this drivel about Lady Dahlia Mingor.
However, she composes herself quickly. Her tone is still business-like however. "It seems to me that we have rescued you, so you should be joining us, rather than the other way around."
Kharyna will wait to see what the response is before continuing further.
Kharyna has a playful exchange with her friend, Aswnsea, but Kharyna's smile disappears as she hears the warrior Aric's words.
“I see”, the warrior states, his eyes darting about as he keeps track of the battle going on around him. “My companions have traveled far to reach these desolate ruins. We are in the employ of Lady Dahlia Mingor of Alphatia, a powerful Priestess of Mystra. We are here to clear these ruins of all the rabble that dwells here before she arrives to assume control of this place as directed by Mystra herself. Perhaps you and your companions can join with us? There is plenty of wealth to be had for all. Plus I’ll need to rescue the others of my team as well.”
"Assume control?!" Kharyna blurts out. But she quickly composes herself. "Are you the leader of this group?" she then asks. "How many are in your group and who are they?" Kharyna's light mood is long gone now, as she hears this drivel about Lady Dahlia Mingor.
However, she composes herself quickly. Her tone is still business-like however. "It seems to me that we have rescued you, so you should be joining us, rather than the other way around."
Kharyna will wait to see what the response is before continuing further.
Virae
After Slaying the Golden Golem Virae makes her way back to the others, with Zera in toe. Within moments they come to the arena where the burning bodies of trolls begin to fill the air with their wretched stink, causing her nose to quiver.
Upon seeing the human male, Virae tilts her head admiring him for a time as words are exchanged. ‘Wealth?” catches her ear as she wonders what types he certainly means. Turning to Lara, "What has happened? Why is Kharnya so distressed? she asks in a curious elvin tone.
A little later on, Virae is more concerned with the Derro, says to Lara in Elfish, “Going to look toward the ramps, see what I can see.” And makes her way toward one of the ramps, keeping herself within eyesight of the others and have a peak in.
After Slaying the Golden Golem Virae makes her way back to the others, with Zera in toe. Within moments they come to the arena where the burning bodies of trolls begin to fill the air with their wretched stink, causing her nose to quiver.
Upon seeing the human male, Virae tilts her head admiring him for a time as words are exchanged. ‘Wealth?” catches her ear as she wonders what types he certainly means. Turning to Lara, "What has happened? Why is Kharnya so distressed? she asks in a curious elvin tone.
A little later on, Virae is more concerned with the Derro, says to Lara in Elfish, “Going to look toward the ramps, see what I can see.” And makes her way toward one of the ramps, keeping herself within eyesight of the others and have a peak in.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
Post Continued
Post Continued:
The group has met Aric Cozar, a warrior who was fighting a troll in the combat arena. At his urging the Derro slaves are revolting against their masters! The derros swarm the few remaining trolls, burning them with torches. A few of the derro are killed in the attacks, but it does nothing to dispel the enthusiasm of the others. Once the trolls in the arena are down, the derro rush off towards area #735.
“Ah, I understand now,” Aric says, a grin on his face. “You were also hired by some other priestess for the exact same mission! I’m not surprised. From what I’ve heard many Mystrans are striving to control this place. It matters not to me which one succeeds, as long as I get paid.”
“Yes, I was the leader of our group. I’m not sure how many of us remain. We were ambushed and taken by surprise. I’ve only seen two others of my band and they were on the level down below. If I understood our captors’ right, they were going to sacrifice one of my companions very soon. We should hurry!”
Aric will then climb out of the arena and dash off the way you all came to enter the arena.
“Unless I get moving I won’t have any friends left. If you want to follow, then follow!”
“Ha!” Zera grunts. “I have no idea why anyone would be fighting to control this place. It’s a filled with derro-scum and orcs! Who’d want it?”
The group has met Aric Cozar, a warrior who was fighting a troll in the combat arena. At his urging the Derro slaves are revolting against their masters! The derros swarm the few remaining trolls, burning them with torches. A few of the derro are killed in the attacks, but it does nothing to dispel the enthusiasm of the others. Once the trolls in the arena are down, the derro rush off towards area #735.
(I should note that Aric is speaking in the Alphatian Tongue, which Swanny, Kharyna, and Lara understands. Lara translates the warriors’ responses for Talia, Virae, and Zera.)"Assume control?!" Kharyna blurts out. But she quickly composes herself. "Are you the leader of this group?" she then asks. "How many are in your group and who are they?" Kharyna's light mood is long gone now, as she hears this drivel about Lady Dahlia Mingor.
“Ah, I understand now,” Aric says, a grin on his face. “You were also hired by some other priestess for the exact same mission! I’m not surprised. From what I’ve heard many Mystrans are striving to control this place. It matters not to me which one succeeds, as long as I get paid.”
“Yes, I was the leader of our group. I’m not sure how many of us remain. We were ambushed and taken by surprise. I’ve only seen two others of my band and they were on the level down below. If I understood our captors’ right, they were going to sacrifice one of my companions very soon. We should hurry!”
“You seem to have me at a disadvantage, but who joins who really doesn’t matter at this point.”However, she composes herself quickly. Her tone is still business-like however. "It seems to me that we have rescued you, so you should be joining us, rather than the other way around."
Kharyna will wait to see what the response is before continuing further.
Aric will then climb out of the arena and dash off the way you all came to enter the arena.
“Unless I get moving I won’t have any friends left. If you want to follow, then follow!”
“That man claims he was hired by an Alphatian Noble to clear this tower out for her. It seems she’s under the delusion that the Tower of Magic is hers to claim.” Lara explains.Upon seeing the human male, Virae tilts her head admiring him for a time as words are exchanged. ‘Wealth?” catches her ear as she wonders what types he certainly means. Turning to Lara, "What has happened? Why is Kharyna so distressed?” She asks in a curious elfin tone.
“Ha!” Zera grunts. “I have no idea why anyone would be fighting to control this place. It’s a filled with derro-scum and orcs! Who’d want it?”
Lara nods her understanding. Each ramp leads up to areas of holding cells. Several troll corpses are burning here and there. All the cell doors are now open and the area is deserted.A little later on, Virae is more concerned with the Derro, says to Lara in Elfish, “Going to look toward the ramps, see what I can see.” And makes her way toward one of the ramps, keeping herself within eyesight of the others and have a peak in.
Try it and find out!
GM Notes:
GM Notes:
The level map has been updated with all the immediate areas around the Arena.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
The level map has been updated with all the immediate areas around the Arena.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Rumblings...
Kharyna of Mystra -
The rescued warrior has explained to the group that another priestess of Mystra, some woman of some importance by the sounds of it, has decided that the towers should be claimed in her name. This has Kharyna is a bit of an upset mood.
“Ah, I understand now,” Aric says, a grin on his face. “You were also hired by some other priestess for the exact same mission! I’m not surprised. From what I’ve heard many Mystrans are striving to control this place. It matters not to me which one succeeds, as long as I get paid.”
Kharyna arches her eyebrow at this comment. "I was not paid to come here. I am Kharyna Alagon Velasco, " she says to the man. "My associates and I are here to claim these towers in the name of Mystra. I have been charged directly by the Lady of Mysteries to cleanse this place and see it re-dedicated to her glory." She holds up her mace. "This mace has been blessed by my goddess directly to assist in this process. There are no others who have such a blessing or such a commission."
She stops for a moment and then eyes the man. "If you want to work for us, then that is fine, but those are my conditions to assist you."
“Yes, I was the leader of our group. I’m not sure how many of us remain. We were ambushed and taken by surprise. I’ve only seen two others of my band and they were on the level down below. If I understood our captors’ right, they were going to sacrifice one of my companions very soon. We should hurry!”
"Very well. I am sure we could use the assistance and it gives us a chance to rescue your friends and take out more of these evil scum."
“Unless I get moving I won’t have any friends left. If you want to follow, then follow!”
Kharyna gives a look to the others and then says, "Okay, let's go!" She will follow the fighter down to the next level.
“That man claims he was hired by an Alphatian Noble to clear this tower out for her. It seems she’s under the delusion that the Tower of Magic is hers to claim.” Lara explains.
“Ha!” Zera grunts. “I have no idea why anyone would be fighting to control this place. It’s a filled with derro-scum and orcs! Who’d want it?”
"It is a very special place with much significance to those who follow the Lady of Mysteries. I have been charged to renew its glory."
The rescued warrior has explained to the group that another priestess of Mystra, some woman of some importance by the sounds of it, has decided that the towers should be claimed in her name. This has Kharyna is a bit of an upset mood.
“Ah, I understand now,” Aric says, a grin on his face. “You were also hired by some other priestess for the exact same mission! I’m not surprised. From what I’ve heard many Mystrans are striving to control this place. It matters not to me which one succeeds, as long as I get paid.”
Kharyna arches her eyebrow at this comment. "I was not paid to come here. I am Kharyna Alagon Velasco, " she says to the man. "My associates and I are here to claim these towers in the name of Mystra. I have been charged directly by the Lady of Mysteries to cleanse this place and see it re-dedicated to her glory." She holds up her mace. "This mace has been blessed by my goddess directly to assist in this process. There are no others who have such a blessing or such a commission."
She stops for a moment and then eyes the man. "If you want to work for us, then that is fine, but those are my conditions to assist you."
“Yes, I was the leader of our group. I’m not sure how many of us remain. We were ambushed and taken by surprise. I’ve only seen two others of my band and they were on the level down below. If I understood our captors’ right, they were going to sacrifice one of my companions very soon. We should hurry!”
"Very well. I am sure we could use the assistance and it gives us a chance to rescue your friends and take out more of these evil scum."
“Unless I get moving I won’t have any friends left. If you want to follow, then follow!”
Kharyna gives a look to the others and then says, "Okay, let's go!" She will follow the fighter down to the next level.
“That man claims he was hired by an Alphatian Noble to clear this tower out for her. It seems she’s under the delusion that the Tower of Magic is hers to claim.” Lara explains.
“Ha!” Zera grunts. “I have no idea why anyone would be fighting to control this place. It’s a filled with derro-scum and orcs! Who’d want it?”
"It is a very special place with much significance to those who follow the Lady of Mysteries. I have been charged to renew its glory."
Virae
Walking toward the ramps the smell of roasting trolls reaches her senses. She quickly reaches up guarding her face from the noxious fumes. Seeing the cells and area deserted. Virae makes her way back to the others where Kharyna calls for everyone to follow.
Virae will sheath her blades and follow K and the others taking up the rear.
Walking toward the ramps the smell of roasting trolls reaches her senses. She quickly reaches up guarding her face from the noxious fumes. Seeing the cells and area deserted. Virae makes her way back to the others where Kharyna calls for everyone to follow.
Virae will sheath her blades and follow K and the others taking up the rear.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
Post Continued
Post Continued:
The words of the warrior Aric Cozar have raised the ire of Kharyna.
“Wow, she must be really pissed,” Swanny notes in common. “I never knew she had a last name before!”
Aric then rushes from the arena with the intent of rescuing what remains of his captured party. He heads back the way the group came to reach the arena.
"Wait for me, blast it!" Zera yells.
Aric leads into the long hallway at #731 towards area #729. At the intersection, he turns left, taking the passage opposite the one the group used to reach this area of the dungeon. The passageway gently slopes downward as you rush along. More derro come into sight as the Underdark dwarves continue their rebellion.
The hallway turns and the area narrows considerably. There are stairs going down here. (S7). It is clear that these stairs also continued upward, but that part has collapsed, no doubt from the damage that wrecked the levels above this one. The derro here were trying to clear that blockage overhead. The sheer amount of rubble here forces you all to proceed at a slower pace. The stairs go down about 50’ to level 8 of the Tower of War.
The stairs end and enter a long hallway. (#808) More rubble from the above collapse here lines the sides of the passage. More derro are here and they are swarming over a troll and a pair of ogre guards here. The small creatures swarm over the larger monsters striking with their picks and digging tools. They are further encouraged by Aric as the group moves down this hallway.
Open double doors appear on the right. Aric stops as if gathering his bearings and then continues on into #813. A lone ogre is here but he is currently engaged against half a dozen derro. There are several exits. A small set of stairs lead up and there is a single door. Aric takes the large opening that turns to your right after a dozen feet or so.
You find yourself in another long hallway that ends at double doors.
“This is it!” Aric shouts. “To the right in the beyond hallway are holding cells, to the left is the temple that I spoke of!”
The doors are flung open into area #845. There are two doors to your left, and one to the right set in between two alcoves each holding a black statue. One is of a troll, the other an ogre. Both are live sized.
You can hear low chanting coming from behind the doors on the left.
The words of the warrior Aric Cozar have raised the ire of Kharyna.
“Forgive me, Kharyna Alagon Velasco, but I’ve heard that line before” Aric states. “There are others who think that they are also ones destined to rule this place. As I said before, I don’t care who controls this place as long as my associates are fairly compensated for what we’ve encountered thus far. Your gold is just as good as anyone’s in my eyes.Kharyna arches her eyebrow at this comment. "I was not paid to come here. I am Kharyna Alagon Velasco, " she says to the man. "My associates and I are here to claim these towers in the name of Mystra. I have been charged directly by the Lady of Mysteries to cleanse this place and see it re-dedicated to her glory." She holds up her mace. "This mace has been blessed by my goddess directly to assist in this process. There are no others who have such a blessing or such a commission."
She stops for a moment and then eyes the man. "If you want to work for us, then that is fine, but those are my conditions to assist you."
“Wow, she must be really pissed,” Swanny notes in common. “I never knew she had a last name before!”
Aric then rushes from the arena with the intent of rescuing what remains of his captured party. He heads back the way the group came to reach the arena.
At Kharyna’s command, the group chases after Aric. Lara and Swanny quickly take the lead with Kharyna, Virae, and Talia right behind. Zera quickly falls behind, as she’s by far the slowest present. The dwarven battlemaiden pauses only to whistle for her ‘steed’ Bacon to follow.Kharyna gives a look to the others and then says, "Okay, let's go!" She will follow the fighter down to the next level.
"Wait for me, blast it!" Zera yells.
Aric leads into the long hallway at #731 towards area #729. At the intersection, he turns left, taking the passage opposite the one the group used to reach this area of the dungeon. The passageway gently slopes downward as you rush along. More derro come into sight as the Underdark dwarves continue their rebellion.
The hallway turns and the area narrows considerably. There are stairs going down here. (S7). It is clear that these stairs also continued upward, but that part has collapsed, no doubt from the damage that wrecked the levels above this one. The derro here were trying to clear that blockage overhead. The sheer amount of rubble here forces you all to proceed at a slower pace. The stairs go down about 50’ to level 8 of the Tower of War.
The stairs end and enter a long hallway. (#808) More rubble from the above collapse here lines the sides of the passage. More derro are here and they are swarming over a troll and a pair of ogre guards here. The small creatures swarm over the larger monsters striking with their picks and digging tools. They are further encouraged by Aric as the group moves down this hallway.
Open double doors appear on the right. Aric stops as if gathering his bearings and then continues on into #813. A lone ogre is here but he is currently engaged against half a dozen derro. There are several exits. A small set of stairs lead up and there is a single door. Aric takes the large opening that turns to your right after a dozen feet or so.
You find yourself in another long hallway that ends at double doors.
“This is it!” Aric shouts. “To the right in the beyond hallway are holding cells, to the left is the temple that I spoke of!”
The doors are flung open into area #845. There are two doors to your left, and one to the right set in between two alcoves each holding a black statue. One is of a troll, the other an ogre. Both are live sized.
You can hear low chanting coming from behind the doors on the left.
Try it and find out!
GM Notes:
GM Notes:
I’ll stop here and let you make any plans that you’d like to make. It sounds like there are lots of beings behind those doors!
There is a new map for Level 8 of the Tower of War in the private area.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
I’ll stop here and let you make any plans that you’d like to make. It sounds like there are lots of beings behind those doors!
There is a new map for Level 8 of the Tower of War in the private area.
Current Hit Points:
Swanny - 58 of 73
Talia - 25 of 29
Virae - 29 of 45
Zera - 69 of 91
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Level 8
Kharyna Alagon Velasco of Mystra
The discussion about the validity of Kharyna's claim continues.
“Forgive me, Kharyna Alagon Velasco, but I’ve heard that line before” Aric states. “There are others who think that they are also ones destined to rule this place. As I said before, I don’t care who controls this place as long as my associates are fairly compensated for what we’ve encountered thus far. Your gold is just as good as anyone’s in my eyes.
Kharyna is about to say something else, but stops before she does. After a moment's hesitation, she begins. "Very well. There is no need then to prove my claim to you, although you will witness the truth yourself once we make it to the bottom of this dungeon."
"Consider yourselves hired," she adds with only a hint of ire.
“Wow, she must be really pissed,” Swanny notes in common. “I never knew she had a last name before!”
Kharyna raises her eyebrow at her friend. "I am pissed. We have been taking our time and others have found out about this place and there is no competition. Remember those...." Kharyna catches herself as she is about to say 'dwarves'. "...demihuman bandits we encountered outside? I hate people who try to take advantage of others. They will all be dealt with 'properly'."
Aric then rushes from the arena with the intent of rescuing what remains of his captured party. He heads back the way the group came to reach the arena.
The group follows and enters Tower Level 8. The debris continues and the going is slowed. "Zera, do you think we can get a contingent of your people to help clear this place and repair it, once we eliminate our enemies?" Kharyna says, as they proceed down the stairs. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
Eventually, they reach the level and the group continues to follow Aric. He stops for a moment and then continues and then another temple beyond. More statues to the evil gods are here and Kharyna sneers at them.
“This is it!” Aric shouts. “To the right in the beyond hallway are holding cells, to the left is the temple that I spoke of!”
"Alright, everyone, get ready, we have another battle on our hands..."
You can hear low chanting coming from behind the doors on the left.
"It sounds like quite a group there," Kharyna will say. She checks her mace to see if it will begin to glow in the presence of the statues.
"Talia, check that door to the right. Virae, go with her. If that is where the prisoners are kept, I want to see if anyone is still in there."
"Swanny, you and Aric see if the doors are open or locked. If locked, then we will try to bash them down. If they are not locked, then we'll have myself in front of one door and Lara in front of the other. If we have a chance, then we will use magick on them. If the doors are barred or locked, the Aric, Swanny and Zera will bash down the one on the right and Lara and I will both be prepared to cast spells, if there are targets available."
"Lara, you use your Lightning Bolt and try to focus it on anyone who looks like leaders, but hit as many enemy as you can. Then use your Magic Missiles if you can. Virae, use your Magic Missile on any leader first if you do not find anything in the holding cells. Let's not waste spells, but we need to eliminate as many enemy as quickly as possible. Hopefully, we will have a chance to recover after this encounter, but if not, I want to keep some power in reserve."
Kharyna will cast a Protection from Evil on Swanny. "Since you seem to wade into the middle of it all, every time, this cannot hurt." Then she will give the signal to open the doors.
"I will be planning a Magic Missile as well, but if there is enough room for an Ice Storm without hitting Aric friends, I will use that."
If the fighters are unable to open the doors, then Kharyna will use Knock.
The discussion about the validity of Kharyna's claim continues.
“Forgive me, Kharyna Alagon Velasco, but I’ve heard that line before” Aric states. “There are others who think that they are also ones destined to rule this place. As I said before, I don’t care who controls this place as long as my associates are fairly compensated for what we’ve encountered thus far. Your gold is just as good as anyone’s in my eyes.
Kharyna is about to say something else, but stops before she does. After a moment's hesitation, she begins. "Very well. There is no need then to prove my claim to you, although you will witness the truth yourself once we make it to the bottom of this dungeon."
"Consider yourselves hired," she adds with only a hint of ire.
“Wow, she must be really pissed,” Swanny notes in common. “I never knew she had a last name before!”
Kharyna raises her eyebrow at her friend. "I am pissed. We have been taking our time and others have found out about this place and there is no competition. Remember those...." Kharyna catches herself as she is about to say 'dwarves'. "...demihuman bandits we encountered outside? I hate people who try to take advantage of others. They will all be dealt with 'properly'."
Aric then rushes from the arena with the intent of rescuing what remains of his captured party. He heads back the way the group came to reach the arena.
The group follows and enters Tower Level 8. The debris continues and the going is slowed. "Zera, do you think we can get a contingent of your people to help clear this place and repair it, once we eliminate our enemies?" Kharyna says, as they proceed down the stairs. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
Eventually, they reach the level and the group continues to follow Aric. He stops for a moment and then continues and then another temple beyond. More statues to the evil gods are here and Kharyna sneers at them.
“This is it!” Aric shouts. “To the right in the beyond hallway are holding cells, to the left is the temple that I spoke of!”
"Alright, everyone, get ready, we have another battle on our hands..."
You can hear low chanting coming from behind the doors on the left.
"It sounds like quite a group there," Kharyna will say. She checks her mace to see if it will begin to glow in the presence of the statues.
"Talia, check that door to the right. Virae, go with her. If that is where the prisoners are kept, I want to see if anyone is still in there."
"Swanny, you and Aric see if the doors are open or locked. If locked, then we will try to bash them down. If they are not locked, then we'll have myself in front of one door and Lara in front of the other. If we have a chance, then we will use magick on them. If the doors are barred or locked, the Aric, Swanny and Zera will bash down the one on the right and Lara and I will both be prepared to cast spells, if there are targets available."
"Lara, you use your Lightning Bolt and try to focus it on anyone who looks like leaders, but hit as many enemy as you can. Then use your Magic Missiles if you can. Virae, use your Magic Missile on any leader first if you do not find anything in the holding cells. Let's not waste spells, but we need to eliminate as many enemy as quickly as possible. Hopefully, we will have a chance to recover after this encounter, but if not, I want to keep some power in reserve."
Kharyna will cast a Protection from Evil on Swanny. "Since you seem to wade into the middle of it all, every time, this cannot hurt." Then she will give the signal to open the doors.
"I will be planning a Magic Missile as well, but if there is enough room for an Ice Storm without hitting Aric friends, I will use that."
If the fighters are unable to open the doors, then Kharyna will use Knock.
Virae
Virae will look to the doors and look for any magical traps if none are found she will begin trying to unlock it.
Virae nods in understanding as she silently draws her short swords, gently rolling her shoulders in doing so. Hearing Kharyna call forth the plan of action Virae follows Talia towards the other doors."Alright, everyone, get ready, we have another battle on our hands..."
Virae will look to the doors and look for any magical traps if none are found she will begin trying to unlock it.
“It will be done.” She said quietly in reply as she considering the option on coming around the priests and burying her blades in their backs."Lara, you use your Lightning Bolt and try to focus it on anyone who looks like leaders, but hit as many enemies as you can. Then use your Magic Missiles if you can. Virae, use your Magic Missile on any leader first if you do not find anything in the holding cells. Let's not waste spells, but we need to eliminate as many enemy as quickly as possible. Hopefully, we will have a chance to recover after this encounter, but if not, I want to keep some power in reserve."
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
Post Continued
Post Continued:
Kharyna and crew have rescued Aric Cozar from the combat arena. His rescue has spurred the derro slaves to revolt against their masters! This has given the group the opportunity to delve even deeper into the dungeon with minimal resistance. The group follows Aric down to the next lower level with the intent of rescuing the survivors of his adventuring band.
“Aye, I remember those creeps. Given everything that we’ve seen, I can’t help but think that this place is somehow influencing everyone here. As if their behavior mirrors the on going struggle between the gods.”
Aric has lead the group to a long hallway that separates the temple and the cells. A Temple to Nerull is through the two doors on your right, a single door on the left leads to the holding cells.
The enchanted mace is not glowing.
Talia gulps silently upon hearing this idea. But before anything else can happen, the two statues in the hallway begin to move! The troll lunges at Zera, but misses the dwarven battlemaiden. The ogre takes a swing at Swanny, but she sidesteps it.
You can tell by how fluid these beings are moving that they are flesh and blood creatures and not another animated statue.
Now what?
Kharyna and crew have rescued Aric Cozar from the combat arena. His rescue has spurred the derro slaves to revolt against their masters! This has given the group the opportunity to delve even deeper into the dungeon with minimal resistance. The group follows Aric down to the next lower level with the intent of rescuing the survivors of his adventuring band.
“This place has been here for a long time now,” Swanny muses. “I doubt that this is recent news to anyone. What concerns me is why make such an effort right now? It as this is the right time somehow.”Kharyna raises her eyebrow at her friend. "I am pissed. We have been taking our time and others have found out about this place and there is no competition. Remember those...." Kharyna catches herself as she is about to say 'dwarves'. "...demihuman bandits we encountered outside? I hate people who try to take advantage of others. They will all be dealt with 'properly'."
“Aye, I remember those creeps. Given everything that we’ve seen, I can’t help but think that this place is somehow influencing everyone here. As if their behavior mirrors the on going struggle between the gods.”
“Always possible,” Zera grunts. “If these degenerate little spuds can do this work, a real dwarf can do it ten times better!”The group follows and enters Tower Level 8. The debris continues and the going is slowed. "Zera, do you think we can get a contingent of your people to help clear this place and repair it, once we eliminate our enemies?" Kharyna says, as they proceed down the stairs.
“This place is huge, even with the small part that I’ve seen. I’d wager that it would take a small clan to make all the repairs you want within a reasonable amount of time.”Kharyna wrote:"How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
Aric has lead the group to a long hallway that separates the temple and the cells. A Temple to Nerull is through the two doors on your right, a single door on the left leads to the holding cells.
"It sounds like quite a group there," Kharyna will say. She checks her mace to see if it will begin to glow in the presence of the statues.
The enchanted mace is not glowing.
Virae follows Talia to the holding cells door. The door does not appear to be trapped, but the pair quickly determines that the door is locked on the other side. A slide bolt holds the door shut. Talia has the tools to try and slide the bolt from this side, but it would take time.Kharyna wrote:"Talia, check that door to the right. Virae, go with her. If that is where the prisoners are kept, I want to see if anyone is still in there."
The doors to the temple are not locked and will push open with a minimal effort.Kharyna wrote:"Swanny, you and Aric see if the doors are open or locked. If locked, then we will try to bash them down. If they are not locked, then we'll have myself in front of one door and Lara in front of the other. If we have a chance, then we will use magick on them. If the doors are barred or locked, the Aric, Swanny and Zera will bash down the one on the right and Lara and I will both be prepared to cast spells, if there are targets available."
“I used my Lightning Bolt upstairs,” Lara informs Kharyna, “so that is not an option. I do have an Invisibility spell in memory. I could cast it on Talia and she could use her magic items to take the high road in there. She might be able to reach the sacrifice and get the out of there before they knew what was going on.”Kharyna wrote:"Lara, you use your Lightning Bolt and try to focus it on anyone who looks like leaders, but hit as many enemy as you can. Then use your Magic Missiles if you can. Virae, use your Magic Missile on any leader first if you do not find anything in the holding cells. Let's not waste spells, but we need to eliminate as many enemies as quickly as possible. Hopefully, we will have a chance to recover after this encounter, but if not, I want to keep some power in reserve."
Talia gulps silently upon hearing this idea. But before anything else can happen, the two statues in the hallway begin to move! The troll lunges at Zera, but misses the dwarven battlemaiden. The ogre takes a swing at Swanny, but she sidesteps it.
You can tell by how fluid these beings are moving that they are flesh and blood creatures and not another animated statue.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Virae
As Virae and Talia look to the doorway, Two statue like beings step forward attack two of their number in short order, Thankfully no one is hurt as the attackers are wide of their mark. Taking up both her short swords, Virae holds for a few moments, hoping that the life-like/real statues move a little further in. If Virae can get behin one of the statues she will do so and backstab them, If she is unable move inback of the one she will rush it instead, lashing out with her swords.“I used my Lightning Bolt upstairs,” Lara informs Kharyna, “so that is not an option. I do have an Invisibility spell in memory. I could cast it on Talia and she could use her magic items to take the high road in there. She might be able to reach the sacrifice and get the out of there before they knew what was going on.”
Talia gulps silently upon hearing this idea. But before anything else can happen, the two statues in the hallway begin to move! The troll lunges at Zera, but misses the dwarven battlemaiden. The ogre takes a swing at Swanny, but she sidesteps it.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
Tower of War
Kharyna of Mystra -
Kharyna raises her eyebrow at her friend. "I am pissed. We have been taking our time and others have found out about this place and there is now competition. Remember those...." Kharyna catches herself as she is about to say 'dwarves'. "...demihuman bandits we encountered outside? I hate people who try to take advantage of others. They will all be dealt with 'properly'."
“This place has been here for a long time now,” Swanny muses. “I doubt that this is recent news to anyone. What concerns me is why make such an effort right now? It as this is the right time somehow.”
“Aye, I remember those creeps. Given everything that we’ve seen, I can’t help but think that this place is somehow influencing everyone here. As if their behavior mirrors the on going struggle between the gods.”
"That is an interesting concept, my firend, "Kharyna says as she considers her friend's words. "Perhaps there is some significance to this place, not only here, but also NOW. We should try to to tarry any longer and complete our mission as soon as possible."
The group follows and enters Tower Level 8. The debris continues and the going is slowed. "Zera, do you think we can get a contingent of your people to help clear this place and repair it, once we eliminate our enemies?" Kharyna says, as they proceed down the stairs. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
“Always possible,” Zera grunts. “If these degenerate little spuds can do this work, a real dwarf can do it ten times better!”
"That was my hope," Kharyna adds simply. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
“This place is huge, even with the small part that I’ve seen. I’d wager that it would take a small clan to make all the repairs you want within a reasonable amount of time.”
"Well, we are not ready for such an endeavor as yet. but that time will be coming soon, Kharyna continues.
As they reach level 8 they come to another temple. "How many temples have they built in this place, for crying out loud?" Kharyna says.
"It sounds like quite a group there," Kharyna will say. She checks her mace to see if it will begin to glow in the presence of the statues. But her mace is 'quiet'.
After a few moments of strategizing, Lara makes a comemnt about an oversight.
“I used my Lightning Bolt upstairs,” Lara informs Kharyna, “so that is not an option. I do have an Invisibility spell in memory. I could cast it on Talia and she could use her magic items to take the high road in there. She might be able to reach the sacrifice and get the out of there before they knew what was going on.”
But before anything else can happen, the two statues in the hallway begin to move! The troll lunges at Zera, but misses the dwarven battlemaiden. The ogre takes a swing at Swanny, but she sidesteps it.
"So much for the plan," Kharyna mumbles to herself as these creatures attack. With the doors open and the creatures attacking, they are at a slight disadvantage as they have to eliminate these immediate foes as well as deal with the sacrifice situation.
Figuring that the fighters can handle these new foes, Kharyna will look into the temple to see what is going on and be ready to cast an attack spell.
Kharyna raises her eyebrow at her friend. "I am pissed. We have been taking our time and others have found out about this place and there is now competition. Remember those...." Kharyna catches herself as she is about to say 'dwarves'. "...demihuman bandits we encountered outside? I hate people who try to take advantage of others. They will all be dealt with 'properly'."
“This place has been here for a long time now,” Swanny muses. “I doubt that this is recent news to anyone. What concerns me is why make such an effort right now? It as this is the right time somehow.”
“Aye, I remember those creeps. Given everything that we’ve seen, I can’t help but think that this place is somehow influencing everyone here. As if their behavior mirrors the on going struggle between the gods.”
"That is an interesting concept, my firend, "Kharyna says as she considers her friend's words. "Perhaps there is some significance to this place, not only here, but also NOW. We should try to to tarry any longer and complete our mission as soon as possible."
The group follows and enters Tower Level 8. The debris continues and the going is slowed. "Zera, do you think we can get a contingent of your people to help clear this place and repair it, once we eliminate our enemies?" Kharyna says, as they proceed down the stairs. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
“Always possible,” Zera grunts. “If these degenerate little spuds can do this work, a real dwarf can do it ten times better!”
"That was my hope," Kharyna adds simply. "How many do you think it will take to return this place to its former glory?"
“This place is huge, even with the small part that I’ve seen. I’d wager that it would take a small clan to make all the repairs you want within a reasonable amount of time.”
"Well, we are not ready for such an endeavor as yet. but that time will be coming soon, Kharyna continues.
As they reach level 8 they come to another temple. "How many temples have they built in this place, for crying out loud?" Kharyna says.
"It sounds like quite a group there," Kharyna will say. She checks her mace to see if it will begin to glow in the presence of the statues. But her mace is 'quiet'.
After a few moments of strategizing, Lara makes a comemnt about an oversight.
“I used my Lightning Bolt upstairs,” Lara informs Kharyna, “so that is not an option. I do have an Invisibility spell in memory. I could cast it on Talia and she could use her magic items to take the high road in there. She might be able to reach the sacrifice and get the out of there before they knew what was going on.”
But before anything else can happen, the two statues in the hallway begin to move! The troll lunges at Zera, but misses the dwarven battlemaiden. The ogre takes a swing at Swanny, but she sidesteps it.
"So much for the plan," Kharyna mumbles to herself as these creatures attack. With the doors open and the creatures attacking, they are at a slight disadvantage as they have to eliminate these immediate foes as well as deal with the sacrifice situation.
Figuring that the fighters can handle these new foes, Kharyna will look into the temple to see what is going on and be ready to cast an attack spell.
Post Continued
Post Continued:
Led by Aric Cozar, the group has entered the 8th level of the Tower of War. They have reached yet another Temple, this one dedicated to Nerull. In progress one of Aric’s companions is to be sacrificed! But before the group can act, statues in the hallway have attacked!
An ogre disguised as a statue has attacked Swanny. She strikes back with her Flametongue, doing heavy damage. Aric joins the fray and the ogre quickly goes down.
Close by, a troll has attacked Zera. Virae goes to the dwarfs’ aid, striking from the rear with her blades. Zera lands crushing blows with her warhammer and the troll is downed. Swanny slashes at it with her flaming blade and the beast is permanently slain.
In spite of the doors to the temple now being open, no one has come forth to investigate the commotion. In actuality, there is so much noise being made inside the temple that you have to shout to hear each other speak!
Area #844 is empty except for some suspicious looking statues. The temple area (843) is where all the action is taking place. There you spy at least a dozen ogres and half a dozen trolls watching the ceremony. A blonde haired woman in black leather lies upon the main altar. She is unmoving, even thought she does not seem to be bound in any obvious manner. Leading the ceremony are three priests in plate mail armor. No one in the temple seems to be aware of your presence as of yet.
“That’s Geena!”, Aric whispers. “We must save her!”
Now what?
“Makes sense to me,” Swanny adds."That is an interesting concept, my friend, "Kharyna says as she considers her friend's words. "Perhaps there is some significance to this place, not only here, but also NOW. We should try to tarry any longer and complete our mission as soon as possible."
Led by Aric Cozar, the group has entered the 8th level of the Tower of War. They have reached yet another Temple, this one dedicated to Nerull. In progress one of Aric’s companions is to be sacrificed! But before the group can act, statues in the hallway have attacked!
An ogre disguised as a statue has attacked Swanny. She strikes back with her Flametongue, doing heavy damage. Aric joins the fray and the ogre quickly goes down.
Close by, a troll has attacked Zera. Virae goes to the dwarfs’ aid, striking from the rear with her blades. Zera lands crushing blows with her warhammer and the troll is downed. Swanny slashes at it with her flaming blade and the beast is permanently slain.
In spite of the doors to the temple now being open, no one has come forth to investigate the commotion. In actuality, there is so much noise being made inside the temple that you have to shout to hear each other speak!
Area #844 is empty except for some suspicious looking statues. The temple area (843) is where all the action is taking place. There you spy at least a dozen ogres and half a dozen trolls watching the ceremony. A blonde haired woman in black leather lies upon the main altar. She is unmoving, even thought she does not seem to be bound in any obvious manner. Leading the ceremony are three priests in plate mail armor. No one in the temple seems to be aware of your presence as of yet.
“That’s Geena!”, Aric whispers. “We must save her!”
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Interruptions...
Kharyna of Mystra -
The two creatures disguised as statues are dealt with rather quickly. Surprisingly, the commotion is not noticed by those inside the nearby temple.
The group actually realizes they have to yell just to be heard over the sound coming from the temple. "What a horrible racket!" Kharyna laments to no one in particular.
"Keep an eye on those statues too!" Kharyna suggests to the fighters, pointing them out.
Ogres and trolls, they see in the group watching the ceremony. A blonde woman is on the altar and three armored priests lead the ceremony. "Timt to put a stop to this nonsense," Kharyna decides.
“That’s Geena!”, Aric whispers. “We must save her!”
"That's what we're about to do, Aric. Get ready to do what you do best. If none of those statues animate, then give me time to cast my fireball before moving in to attack. I'm going to Silence them. Lara hit the head honcho with a Magic Missile. Anyone with missile weapons, try to target the priests. Then we'll hit them with a fireball to soften up the main bunch. After that, they are yours for the chopping."
Kharyna will move closer and cast the Silence 15' Radius upon the altar itself. With a range of 120 yards, she shouldn't have to move too far. "This won't help us when they start coming this way, but should upset them just a bit," Kharyna says. "Hit them!"
The two creatures disguised as statues are dealt with rather quickly. Surprisingly, the commotion is not noticed by those inside the nearby temple.
The group actually realizes they have to yell just to be heard over the sound coming from the temple. "What a horrible racket!" Kharyna laments to no one in particular.
"Keep an eye on those statues too!" Kharyna suggests to the fighters, pointing them out.
Ogres and trolls, they see in the group watching the ceremony. A blonde woman is on the altar and three armored priests lead the ceremony. "Timt to put a stop to this nonsense," Kharyna decides.
“That’s Geena!”, Aric whispers. “We must save her!”
"That's what we're about to do, Aric. Get ready to do what you do best. If none of those statues animate, then give me time to cast my fireball before moving in to attack. I'm going to Silence them. Lara hit the head honcho with a Magic Missile. Anyone with missile weapons, try to target the priests. Then we'll hit them with a fireball to soften up the main bunch. After that, they are yours for the chopping."
Kharyna will move closer and cast the Silence 15' Radius upon the altar itself. With a range of 120 yards, she shouldn't have to move too far. "This won't help us when they start coming this way, but should upset them just a bit," Kharyna says. "Hit them!"
Virae
Otherwise Virae will take up her bow, cast a Magic Missile upon the head priest then begin pumping arrows into it.
“Kharyna, I can entomb some within darkness,” she says in common with a heavy elfin accent. If Kharyna sees fit, Virae will drop a globe of darkness upon the trolls as the Silence spell goes into effect.“That’s Geena!”, Aric whispers. “We must save her!”
"That's what we're about to do, Aric. Get ready to do what you do best. If none of those statues animate, then give me time to cast my fireball before moving in to attack. I'm going to Silence them. Lara hit the head honcho with a Magic Missile. Anyone with missile weapons, try to target the priests. Then we'll hit them with a fireball to soften up the main bunch. After that, they are yours for the chopping."
Otherwise Virae will take up her bow, cast a Magic Missile upon the head priest then begin pumping arrows into it.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
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Virae suggests using a Darkness spell in the attack. Kharyna considers for a moment. The spell will keep even the monsters with infravision from seeing within it. It might help to cause some confusion and get them to even fight amongst themselves.
"Go ahead; just do not place it to block out view of the head priests," Kharyna responds to Virae.
Virae suggests using a Darkness spell in the attack. Kharyna considers for a moment. The spell will keep even the monsters with infravision from seeing within it. It might help to cause some confusion and get them to even fight amongst themselves.
"Go ahead; just do not place it to block out view of the head priests," Kharyna responds to Virae.
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A bit more...
Kharyna of Mystra -
Before the attack begins, Kharyna will instruct Talia. "Maybe you can sneak part of the way in using your skills and equipment and be in position to make a backstab if we need it. We're going to have to put these creatures all down in this attack anyway, so there's no extra danger there."
"Just stay out of the middle of the room," she adds.
Before the attack begins, Kharyna will instruct Talia. "Maybe you can sneak part of the way in using your skills and equipment and be in position to make a backstab if we need it. We're going to have to put these creatures all down in this attack anyway, so there's no extra danger there."
"Just stay out of the middle of the room," she adds.
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Led by Aric Cozar, the group has reached yet another temple with a sacrifice in progress! After dealing with some guards, the group enters into an empty area that leads to the main temple. Those in the temple are too lost in their ceremony to pay any attention to the new arrivals. While the statues here look ominous, they do not move.
Kharyna barks orders and the explorers begin their attack. Talia leaps upwards nearly 15 feet and clings to the wall. She continues upward near the ceiling before entering the main temple.
Several spells are cast nearly at the same time while Swanny, Aric, and Zera stand guard. Lara casts Magic Missile at the center priest and he is hurt from the attack. Kharyna casts Silence on the altar and everyone within 15 feet is affected. Virae conjures a field of darkness to cover many of the congregation.
The combined spells gets everyone’s attention! The throng of ogres and trolls turn and those not in the field of darkness spots the new arrivals. However, they are far enough away that the next volley of spells can be launched without hindrance.
Before the first ogre can reach the front line warriors, Virae sends another Magic Missile towards the leaders. She can’t be sure if she hit the same one that Lara did moments ago. Kharyna then hits the main congregation with a Fireball. Lara assists by casting a Fireball of her own and between the two spells, fire fills much of the temple.
When the smoke clears, many of the trolls and ogres are down. Those who survive rush forward to the waiting warriors where Swanny, Zera, and Aric dispatch them. Swanny makes sure to give each troll another whack with her flaming sword to make sure they do not rise again. Kharyna, Virae, and Lara assist in the hand-to-hand combat and its all over in a few minutes.
Ominously, once the smoke does clear the three high priests are gone! Talia will shout down that she lost sight of them after they stepped behind curtains behind the altar.
Aric rushes forth and finds that Geena is still alive, but seemingly unable to move. Kharyna realizes that the woman in black leather is under the affects of a Hold Person spell. Even more, the woman wears the holy symbol of Mystra!
After being assured that Geena will be all right, Aric will say, “We should check the holding area. There was one more survivor there before I was dragged to the arena.”
Now what?
Led by Aric Cozar, the group has reached yet another temple with a sacrifice in progress! After dealing with some guards, the group enters into an empty area that leads to the main temple. Those in the temple are too lost in their ceremony to pay any attention to the new arrivals. While the statues here look ominous, they do not move.
Kharyna barks orders and the explorers begin their attack. Talia leaps upwards nearly 15 feet and clings to the wall. She continues upward near the ceiling before entering the main temple.
Several spells are cast nearly at the same time while Swanny, Aric, and Zera stand guard. Lara casts Magic Missile at the center priest and he is hurt from the attack. Kharyna casts Silence on the altar and everyone within 15 feet is affected. Virae conjures a field of darkness to cover many of the congregation.
The combined spells gets everyone’s attention! The throng of ogres and trolls turn and those not in the field of darkness spots the new arrivals. However, they are far enough away that the next volley of spells can be launched without hindrance.
Before the first ogre can reach the front line warriors, Virae sends another Magic Missile towards the leaders. She can’t be sure if she hit the same one that Lara did moments ago. Kharyna then hits the main congregation with a Fireball. Lara assists by casting a Fireball of her own and between the two spells, fire fills much of the temple.
When the smoke clears, many of the trolls and ogres are down. Those who survive rush forward to the waiting warriors where Swanny, Zera, and Aric dispatch them. Swanny makes sure to give each troll another whack with her flaming sword to make sure they do not rise again. Kharyna, Virae, and Lara assist in the hand-to-hand combat and its all over in a few minutes.
Ominously, once the smoke does clear the three high priests are gone! Talia will shout down that she lost sight of them after they stepped behind curtains behind the altar.
Aric rushes forth and finds that Geena is still alive, but seemingly unable to move. Kharyna realizes that the woman in black leather is under the affects of a Hold Person spell. Even more, the woman wears the holy symbol of Mystra!
After being assured that Geena will be all right, Aric will say, “We should check the holding area. There was one more survivor there before I was dragged to the arena.”
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Virae
Standing with one of her short swords within her hand she awaits the word to move on the group, As the others move to act as they see fit, Virae reaches deep within herself to a part of her seldom used. Concentrating hard on her bloodline and their teachings she concentrates on the trolls, a large globe of darkness comes into being about the enemy as chaos is unleashed.
Within moments Virae goes through the words to her magic missile spell aiming at the priests, Sadly she cannot tell if she hit them or not as the smoke begins to rise and the rushing Ogres and trolls who remain catch her gaze. Taking up her Shortswords, Virae waits and begins to rip into them as she sees fit dropping a few with her blades.
Within moments the battle is over as the smoke begins to clear, Talia shouts word that the priests were last seen while cowering behind a tapestry. Moving toward the alter and tapestries Virae begins to look for traps or magical traps that the priest may have left in their wake.
Standing with one of her short swords within her hand she awaits the word to move on the group, As the others move to act as they see fit, Virae reaches deep within herself to a part of her seldom used. Concentrating hard on her bloodline and their teachings she concentrates on the trolls, a large globe of darkness comes into being about the enemy as chaos is unleashed.
Within moments Virae goes through the words to her magic missile spell aiming at the priests, Sadly she cannot tell if she hit them or not as the smoke begins to rise and the rushing Ogres and trolls who remain catch her gaze. Taking up her Shortswords, Virae waits and begins to rip into them as she sees fit dropping a few with her blades.
Within moments the battle is over as the smoke begins to clear, Talia shouts word that the priests were last seen while cowering behind a tapestry. Moving toward the alter and tapestries Virae begins to look for traps or magical traps that the priest may have left in their wake.
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise
A long time in coming...
Kharyna of Mystra -
The battle goes well and the monsters are all downed in moments. Between the spell barrage and their martial skills, they are not able to withstand the assault for long.
Once the smoke clears, the leaders are revealed by Talia to have fled and Aric's friend is apparently under a Hold Person spell. The woman appears to be a priestess of Mystra as well. "I can remove the effects of this spell, I believe," Kharyna says.
Kharyna sees that Virae is checking for traps near where the priests fled. "We may not have time for that," the Mystran says. "Swanny! Take a couple people with you and get after them before they can get away!"
After being assured that Geena will be all right, Aric will say, “We should check the holding area. There was one more survivor there before I was dragged to the arena.”
"Very well, go to check that out as well, but we have to hunt own those priests," Kharyna cautions. "I don't like the idea of everyone splittling up to much, so let's reconvene as soon as possible."
Kharyna will use her Ring of Spell Storing and loose a Dispel Magic on Geena to eliminate the Hold Person.
The battle goes well and the monsters are all downed in moments. Between the spell barrage and their martial skills, they are not able to withstand the assault for long.
Once the smoke clears, the leaders are revealed by Talia to have fled and Aric's friend is apparently under a Hold Person spell. The woman appears to be a priestess of Mystra as well. "I can remove the effects of this spell, I believe," Kharyna says.
Kharyna sees that Virae is checking for traps near where the priests fled. "We may not have time for that," the Mystran says. "Swanny! Take a couple people with you and get after them before they can get away!"
After being assured that Geena will be all right, Aric will say, “We should check the holding area. There was one more survivor there before I was dragged to the arena.”
"Very well, go to check that out as well, but we have to hunt own those priests," Kharyna cautions. "I don't like the idea of everyone splittling up to much, so let's reconvene as soon as possible."
Kharyna will use her Ring of Spell Storing and loose a Dispel Magic on Geena to eliminate the Hold Person.
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Chaos and confusion reign in the Tower of War. It all started with the rescue of Aric Cozar, a warrior of some skill, from a combat arena. The warrior urged the derro slaves to revolt against their Nerull masters. Numerous derro took up arms against the unprepared forces of Nerull.
Aric led the way to the level below where others of his adventuring party were being held. A woman named Geena was scheduled to be sacrificed to the foul God of Death as part of the ongoing struggle between deities taking place in the Tower of War. The other deity involved in this is Vaprak the Destroyer, the God of Ogres.
The sacrifice temple was located and the adventurers slew the congregation, but the three half-orc priests did escape.
Virae goes to check for traps behind the tapestries where the Nerull priests escaped, but Kharyna tells Swanny and the others to go after them instead. However, the area behind the curtains is empty. Two doors are noted and Swanny moves towards one of them and gives a pull but nothing happens! Zera helps but she too has no affect against the door. The other door proves to be just as stubborn. Virae does not locate any traps.
Back at the altar, Kharyna casts Dispel Magic from her Ring of Spell Storing, removing the Hold Person affecting Geena. The blonde-haired woman in black leather sits up in relief.
“Thank you very much,” she starts to say in Alphatian. Geena stops upon seeing Kharyna. “You! You’re the one from my visions!”
“Visions?” Aric repeats in confusion. “Geena, what are you talking about?”
“This one here is who Mystra has chosen to restore the Tower of Magic,” Geena answers. “I am pleased to meet you, I am Geena Latrian, a Spellfilcher in the service of Mystra.”
“But what about Lady Dahlia—” Aric starts to object.
“To the Abyss with Lady Dahlia,” Geena interrupts, shooting Aric a very stern look. “This place is not meant for her! Our allegiance must be to this one, the true Mistress of the Tower of Magic. That is the only reason we came here. Lady Dahlia was just a convenient way to gain the necessary resources.”
Turning back to Kharyna, Geena adds, “Once your primary task here is complete, the Lady did give me visions on how to proceed next. I have a ship and I am to take you to the last planet in this system. I do not know why, but I do know that this will somehow lead to the return of the Tower of Magic.”
Back at the doors, Swanny and Zera have literally ripped one of the doors off the wall and discovered that it was a false door! It never led anywhere. Zera lets out a string of very unladylike curses.
Meanwhile, Aric aided by Talia and Geena gained entrance to the holding area across from the temple. There they released the last surviving member of Aric and Geena’s band and recovering their adventuring gear. The newcomer is a female dwarf dressed in shiny chainmail. A holy symbol dangles from her neck. It is an unsheathed sword encircled by a tongue of fire. She clutches a double-bladed axe tightly in her hands.
“This is Ulak, a Luckmaiden in the service of Haela Brightaxe.”
“Where are those half-orc scum-suckers at!?” Ulak demands, waving her axe around. “Me axe be bloody ready to feed!”
At that moment, Virae discovers a secret door in the wall behind the altar. She opens it and finds a previously hidden room behind it. A few items rest on shelves and several rust-red and black robes hang on pegs. It’s clear that this area was used by the priests to store items before emerging in the temple. A single door leads out.
A hallway leads away from the storage area. About 15’ away is a door on the right hand side. The door is forced open and a cloud of steam issues out! Natural steps lead down behind the door and the main feature of that small room is a pool of steaming water. The area is used like a sauna and there are no other exits.
The hallway continues on a little bit longer and then turns to the right. But as you go down the hallway, it grows more and more warm. It’s clear that you are coming closer to a source of great heat. The stone under Kharyna’s feet grows hotter and is beginning to become painful. The air is packed with heat and it feels like being in an oven.
The hallway ends and you exit into a much larger chamber. A ledge travels to your left and right, while a small bridge crosses a chasm. On the other side of the bridge a wall has been erected. There is a smaller ledge on that side but you’d have to get past the wall to reach them. A river of molten lava flows less than forty feet below in the chasm! The heat is tremendous and anyone without fire resistance will start to take damage.
There is no sign of the priests you were chasing.
“We cannot linger here!” Zera warns.
Now what?
Chaos and confusion reign in the Tower of War. It all started with the rescue of Aric Cozar, a warrior of some skill, from a combat arena. The warrior urged the derro slaves to revolt against their Nerull masters. Numerous derro took up arms against the unprepared forces of Nerull.
Aric led the way to the level below where others of his adventuring party were being held. A woman named Geena was scheduled to be sacrificed to the foul God of Death as part of the ongoing struggle between deities taking place in the Tower of War. The other deity involved in this is Vaprak the Destroyer, the God of Ogres.
The sacrifice temple was located and the adventurers slew the congregation, but the three half-orc priests did escape.
Virae goes to check for traps behind the tapestries where the Nerull priests escaped, but Kharyna tells Swanny and the others to go after them instead. However, the area behind the curtains is empty. Two doors are noted and Swanny moves towards one of them and gives a pull but nothing happens! Zera helps but she too has no affect against the door. The other door proves to be just as stubborn. Virae does not locate any traps.
Back at the altar, Kharyna casts Dispel Magic from her Ring of Spell Storing, removing the Hold Person affecting Geena. The blonde-haired woman in black leather sits up in relief.
“Thank you very much,” she starts to say in Alphatian. Geena stops upon seeing Kharyna. “You! You’re the one from my visions!”
“Visions?” Aric repeats in confusion. “Geena, what are you talking about?”
“This one here is who Mystra has chosen to restore the Tower of Magic,” Geena answers. “I am pleased to meet you, I am Geena Latrian, a Spellfilcher in the service of Mystra.”
“But what about Lady Dahlia—” Aric starts to object.
“To the Abyss with Lady Dahlia,” Geena interrupts, shooting Aric a very stern look. “This place is not meant for her! Our allegiance must be to this one, the true Mistress of the Tower of Magic. That is the only reason we came here. Lady Dahlia was just a convenient way to gain the necessary resources.”
Turning back to Kharyna, Geena adds, “Once your primary task here is complete, the Lady did give me visions on how to proceed next. I have a ship and I am to take you to the last planet in this system. I do not know why, but I do know that this will somehow lead to the return of the Tower of Magic.”
Back at the doors, Swanny and Zera have literally ripped one of the doors off the wall and discovered that it was a false door! It never led anywhere. Zera lets out a string of very unladylike curses.
Meanwhile, Aric aided by Talia and Geena gained entrance to the holding area across from the temple. There they released the last surviving member of Aric and Geena’s band and recovering their adventuring gear. The newcomer is a female dwarf dressed in shiny chainmail. A holy symbol dangles from her neck. It is an unsheathed sword encircled by a tongue of fire. She clutches a double-bladed axe tightly in her hands.
“This is Ulak, a Luckmaiden in the service of Haela Brightaxe.”
“Where are those half-orc scum-suckers at!?” Ulak demands, waving her axe around. “Me axe be bloody ready to feed!”
At that moment, Virae discovers a secret door in the wall behind the altar. She opens it and finds a previously hidden room behind it. A few items rest on shelves and several rust-red and black robes hang on pegs. It’s clear that this area was used by the priests to store items before emerging in the temple. A single door leads out.
A hallway leads away from the storage area. About 15’ away is a door on the right hand side. The door is forced open and a cloud of steam issues out! Natural steps lead down behind the door and the main feature of that small room is a pool of steaming water. The area is used like a sauna and there are no other exits.
The hallway continues on a little bit longer and then turns to the right. But as you go down the hallway, it grows more and more warm. It’s clear that you are coming closer to a source of great heat. The stone under Kharyna’s feet grows hotter and is beginning to become painful. The air is packed with heat and it feels like being in an oven.
The hallway ends and you exit into a much larger chamber. A ledge travels to your left and right, while a small bridge crosses a chasm. On the other side of the bridge a wall has been erected. There is a smaller ledge on that side but you’d have to get past the wall to reach them. A river of molten lava flows less than forty feet below in the chasm! The heat is tremendous and anyone without fire resistance will start to take damage.
There is no sign of the priests you were chasing.
“We cannot linger here!” Zera warns.
Now what?
Try it and find out!
Moving along...
Kharyna of Mystra -
While the others try to go after the half-orc priests of Nerull, Kharyna brings her Ring of Spell Storing into play. She casts one of the spells there, issuing a Dispel Magic on Geena.
“Thank you very much,” she starts to say in Alphatian. Geena stops upon seeing Kharyna. “You! You’re the one from my visions!”
"You're welcome," Kahryna responds in the Alphatian tongue. "What do you mean by visions?"
“Visions?” Aric repeats in confusion. “Geena, what are you talking about?”
“This one here is who Mystra has chosen to restore the Tower of Magic,” Geena answers. “I am pleased to meet you, I am Geena Latrian, a Spellfilcher in the service of Mystra.”
"Pleased to meet you, as well. You are correct that Mystra has commissioned me to defeat the enemies who have taken up residence in this Tower fo War." She will produce the mace, given to her. "This weapon is very powerful and was given to me by Midnight, an avatar of the Lady of Mysteries."
"We are to find the great black pyramid on the lowest level and use the mace to destroy it. I was told this will seal off the Towers from the Underworld and allow us to cleanse the Towers of the invaders. But the Towers here are known as the Tower of War, the Tower of Power and the Tower of Gaz. There is no Tower of Magic. Do you know something that I do not?" she queries.
“But what about Lady Dahlia—” Aric starts to object.
“To the Abyss with Lady Dahlia,” Geena interrupts, shooting Aric a very stern look. “This place is not meant for her! Our allegiance must be to this one, the true Mistress of the Tower of Magic. That is the only reason we came here. Lady Dahlia was just a convenient way to gain the necessary resources.”
Khayna smiles at Geena's comments. Clearly, she is loyal to Mystra and she also has a charge of her own detailing many things that Kharyna does not yet know about.
Turning back to Kharyna, Geena adds, “Once your primary task here is complete, the Lady did give me visions on how to proceed next. I have a ship and I am to take you to the last planet in this system. I do not know why, but I do know that this will somehow lead to the return of the Tower of Magic.”
"The last planet is a part of the original Alphatian homeworld. Perhaps the Tower of Magic is there, or the means to construct it are there. I do not know." Kharyna pauses for a moment as she contemplates these revelations. "Interesting...."
"We still have much to do. But at this point, I can only assume that most of the enemies here can be avoided if possible as we need to get down to the lower level and with haste. Others are interested in the Towers and it seems that this time is of particular importance as well."
Just about then, Swanny and Zera have discovered that the doors they fought against are simply false doors. Meanwhile Aric and Talia have rescued another dwarf maiden. “This is Ulak, a Luckmaiden in the service of Haela Brightaxe.”
“Where are those half-orc scum-suckers at!?” Ulak demands, waving her axe around. “Me axe be bloody ready to feed!”
'That is what we are trying to determine," Kharyna responds. "Pleased to make your acquaintance."
While the others try to go after the half-orc priests of Nerull, Kharyna brings her Ring of Spell Storing into play. She casts one of the spells there, issuing a Dispel Magic on Geena.
“Thank you very much,” she starts to say in Alphatian. Geena stops upon seeing Kharyna. “You! You’re the one from my visions!”
"You're welcome," Kahryna responds in the Alphatian tongue. "What do you mean by visions?"
“Visions?” Aric repeats in confusion. “Geena, what are you talking about?”
“This one here is who Mystra has chosen to restore the Tower of Magic,” Geena answers. “I am pleased to meet you, I am Geena Latrian, a Spellfilcher in the service of Mystra.”
"Pleased to meet you, as well. You are correct that Mystra has commissioned me to defeat the enemies who have taken up residence in this Tower fo War." She will produce the mace, given to her. "This weapon is very powerful and was given to me by Midnight, an avatar of the Lady of Mysteries."
"We are to find the great black pyramid on the lowest level and use the mace to destroy it. I was told this will seal off the Towers from the Underworld and allow us to cleanse the Towers of the invaders. But the Towers here are known as the Tower of War, the Tower of Power and the Tower of Gaz. There is no Tower of Magic. Do you know something that I do not?" she queries.
“But what about Lady Dahlia—” Aric starts to object.
“To the Abyss with Lady Dahlia,” Geena interrupts, shooting Aric a very stern look. “This place is not meant for her! Our allegiance must be to this one, the true Mistress of the Tower of Magic. That is the only reason we came here. Lady Dahlia was just a convenient way to gain the necessary resources.”
Khayna smiles at Geena's comments. Clearly, she is loyal to Mystra and she also has a charge of her own detailing many things that Kharyna does not yet know about.
Turning back to Kharyna, Geena adds, “Once your primary task here is complete, the Lady did give me visions on how to proceed next. I have a ship and I am to take you to the last planet in this system. I do not know why, but I do know that this will somehow lead to the return of the Tower of Magic.”
"The last planet is a part of the original Alphatian homeworld. Perhaps the Tower of Magic is there, or the means to construct it are there. I do not know." Kharyna pauses for a moment as she contemplates these revelations. "Interesting...."
"We still have much to do. But at this point, I can only assume that most of the enemies here can be avoided if possible as we need to get down to the lower level and with haste. Others are interested in the Towers and it seems that this time is of particular importance as well."
Just about then, Swanny and Zera have discovered that the doors they fought against are simply false doors. Meanwhile Aric and Talia have rescued another dwarf maiden. “This is Ulak, a Luckmaiden in the service of Haela Brightaxe.”
“Where are those half-orc scum-suckers at!?” Ulak demands, waving her axe around. “Me axe be bloody ready to feed!”
'That is what we are trying to determine," Kharyna responds. "Pleased to make your acquaintance."
Virae
Moving down the way and checking she hears the words of the Mystran, but still she looks as Swanny and the Zera see to a stubborn door. Finding no traps Virae begins to move down the hallways and her eyes linger upon a spot within the wall behind the Alter.
Her eyes narrow as she moves forward and finds a crease within the wall and pushes, The door swings open, as she steps back and draws her shortswords, tentatively she looks down into the room, “Swanny, Zera.” she calls out in broken common, “ A hidden room!” as she walks forward and spots the storage area held within.
As quickly as she can she will look for any traps upon the items upon the shelves, if untrapped she will take anything of value. Using the robes to touch them and place them in a bag.
Following the others Virae moves deeperinto the complex, she doesn’t notice the change in temperature and is rather unbothered by it. Looking about she sees the bridge over the molten Lava and the wall resting beneath it. But no sign of the Half orc that fled. Seeing the others begin to get bothered by the Heat Virae looks to Kharyna. “We need to breech that wall.” stating the obvious, (Does the wall go all the way to the ceiling? Are there any gaps one could switch through? So maybe a rope can be tied off close to the rock wall?)
(Virae will wait on introductions as there is work to be done)
Depending on what they face, Virae will see if the Wall is an Illusion or not. If there is room she will look to the others, “ I can probably secure a line but you may not like how I have to do it” she says evenly looking to Kharyna, hoping the others will understand
Moving down the way and checking she hears the words of the Mystran, but still she looks as Swanny and the Zera see to a stubborn door. Finding no traps Virae begins to move down the hallways and her eyes linger upon a spot within the wall behind the Alter.
Her eyes narrow as she moves forward and finds a crease within the wall and pushes, The door swings open, as she steps back and draws her shortswords, tentatively she looks down into the room, “Swanny, Zera.” she calls out in broken common, “ A hidden room!” as she walks forward and spots the storage area held within.
As quickly as she can she will look for any traps upon the items upon the shelves, if untrapped she will take anything of value. Using the robes to touch them and place them in a bag.
Following the others Virae moves deeperinto the complex, she doesn’t notice the change in temperature and is rather unbothered by it. Looking about she sees the bridge over the molten Lava and the wall resting beneath it. But no sign of the Half orc that fled. Seeing the others begin to get bothered by the Heat Virae looks to Kharyna. “We need to breech that wall.” stating the obvious, (Does the wall go all the way to the ceiling? Are there any gaps one could switch through? So maybe a rope can be tied off close to the rock wall?)
(Virae will wait on introductions as there is work to be done)
Depending on what they face, Virae will see if the Wall is an Illusion or not. If there is room she will look to the others, “ I can probably secure a line but you may not like how I have to do it” she says evenly looking to Kharyna, hoping the others will understand
By Blade, Bow or Magic; You will meet your demise