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It takes three uses of Iluvar's wand to just barely bring Kanya to a woozy consciousness, though her injuries are grievous, indeed.
"Who are you?" she asks groggily. "Why did you attack our home, but then heal me?"
About this time, Myki returns with Herifax's bow. The Scribe looks at Myki and points to Herifax. Myki shrugs, knowing how quickly alliances and feuds shift in the City of Strangers, handing the bow back to the harpy.
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Sisir
Sisir turns to address Kanya, "Herifax agreed to surrender and talk in return for healing you. As for why we've invaded Berkanin Ardoc's house, well, we're looking for a kidnapped troll." Nodding to Herifax, he speaks again, "now, with the health of your friend demonstrated. Let us turn our attention to the matter of the kidnapped troll. What can you tell us about where he is being held, what kind of guard he is under, and why Berkanin Ardoc is holding him."
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Iluvar will listen to the catfolk closely.Spoiler
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Iluvar will use discern lies for the next half minute
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Kanya gives Herifax a dark look. "I will not betray my mate," and she closes her mouth with a look of resolution.
That last word seems to have a physically wounded effect on Herifax, who turns away. "I don't go up there. Only Kanya does," Herifax admits.
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Sisir
"So Kanya, you don't want to tell us about the troll? Well, that is unfortunate, given the position you find yourself in, but I am sure we can come to another agreement. Do you have anything to add Herifax?" Sisir says, an amused smile faint on his face.
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"The end result does not have to be the death of your master. Is there anyway he could agree to give up the troll?", Iluvar asks.
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Kanya appears completely unwilling to be helpful, until she falls asleep rather quickly ... courtesy of a surprise application by The Scribe. He says carefully to Herifax, "I'm not killing her. There is no lasting injury. She's just going to sleep for a bit." After several seconds he says, "There, that should be about 2-3 hours before she wakes up, at least."
Herifax says, "I see I have been rejected. I had hoped to impress Kanya, but she has given herself to Berkanin. Yes, I will still help you, if only now to slake my anguish that she would never choose me and I may kill the one she chose in my place."
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Akif watches the interplay curiously, intrigued by the complex games these lesser faces play. Looking to his brother he nods, ”I am content then. Show us to the lost troll and your former master. What can you tell us of him?”
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"He is a powerful wizard with a penchant for gear-toys," says Herifax as The Scribe holds up his hand for people to wait.
The Scribe crosses the bridge to retrieve his dropped ranseur, and then returns to the party.
She is then ready to take the party to the east and up the stairs.
In this time, the following effects have stopped:
- Myki's displacement, but she is still half size.
- Herifax' sickened condition.
- Iluvar's sandals of the light step (for this usage) and judgement (duh).
- The Scribe gets back into Silver Crane Waltz.
- Sisir's illusory fog cloud.
- Akif's stance.
With Herifax taking the lead, Myki goes to the very back. Only a few feet to the east and you are in a bedroom that is large and airy, with thick, expensive rugs and windows overlooking the district. A massive bed sits against the northeastern wall, next to a wardrobe and a metal staircase that twists up through a hole in the ceiling. In an entryway to the southeast, one door stands ajar, while in the southeastern wall, a lever protrudes from a mechanical box by another door.
The Scribe carries Kanya and puts her unconscious form in this bed.
Does anyone do anything before heading up the stairs?
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Iluvar cast s a spell on himself.
Spoiler: spell
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Casts protection form energy electricity
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Sisir
"Herifax, how long will it take to get to the troll, and how much resistance should we expect to face along the way?" Sisir asks, considering his options.
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Herifax shrugs. "He never trusted me to go to the upper floor where the master bedroom is, and I warrant some type of workshop."
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Akif nods to his brother. "Are you ready my brother?", assuming his brother is ready he'll nod and give his agreement. "I stand ready. We shall meet this master of yours."
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"I am ready.", says Iluvar.
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Sisir
"One moment please," Sisir raises his hand to cover his eyes before speaking, "Kerkamoth grant us the sight to see through the clutter of the world." As he removes his hand, it is covered in a light haze. He offer his hand to each party member in turn, saying "if you would, please take my hand and receive Kerkamoth's blessings." After addressing the party, Sisir focuses for a moment, before a number of images of himself appear around him. Preparations finished, Sisir nods to his brother, "I am always ready, but now I am prepared. Let us go and meet our host."
Spoiler: Action!
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Cast Ashen Path, splitting the 50 min duration between Sisir, Akif, Iluvar, the Scribe, and Myki.
Offer to implant Mesmeric Mirror into Iluvar, the Scribe, and Myki.
Cast Anticipate Peril on self, and Mirror Image creating [roll0] images.
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Herifax sees all this powerful magic and buffing going around and says, "Well, up those stairs is his workshop. But I'm not leading the way as your pin cushion since you have all of the protections. I'll be in the back."
Myki shrugs, allowing Herifax take the very back, but she doesn't move to the very front. "This is assault time, so you hopefully don't need me up front anymore."
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"Brothers? Can you lead the way? Herifax, please give the most direct route.", Iluvar nudges the group forward.
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"Again," Herifax says, "up the stairs is all I know. This building isn't that wide, so I don't expect too much space up there."
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Akif, with massive shield held now in front nods to Iluvar, "Let it no be said that the Vedavyasa brothers lack conviction" he suggests. Then as they start ascending the stairs he'll offer some advice. "Remember to surround the enemy if you can" and with that he'll stride the way indicated by Herifax
Spoiler: OOC
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Activate Warleader to share outflank for 8 rounds.
Head upstairs
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As Akif gets to just shy of the top of the stairs, he sees a clockwork soldier ready for him.
Begin Round One ...
R1T16: Red steps up and strikes Akif in his lower right arm for 19 mod, and then catches him again on the right shoulder for 20 mod. The sounds of battle are heard throughout, though the stairs with the big soldier blocking the top will make things difficult.
R1T15: Myki takes an extract, and her skin takes on a browner cast with bits of discoloration like the grains of wood. She then gets into a more utilitarian combat stance, sniffing the air for any trouble from unseen foes. "Report for all when you can!" she calls from way in the back.
R1T14: The Scribe takes out a wand and activates it on himself, and for a brief section a shimmering globe of force surrounds him.
R1T13: A man's voice is heard casting in the room above.
R1T12: Iluvar, you are behind Sisir, who is behind Akif, who is at the last bit of stairs. You can only just barely catch a glimpse (improved cover) of the clockwork soldier, and if you try to tumble past and fail, you will fall down the stairs back to this spot (as well as get hit). Those behind you (The Scribe, Myki) are simply buffing up for when they can move. What do you do?
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Iluvar will use his turn to get a defensive style and stance.
Spoiler: stance dance
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Iluvar uses his SwA to activate a ki point for High Jump
Iluvar gets into crane style and defensive stance
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R1T12: Iluvar prepares himself for incredible leaping, as needed.
R1T11: Herifax delays ...
R1T10: Akif, what do you do?
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Akif grunts in pain at the savage battering from the clockwork soldier. He leans into the shoulder seeking to slam to backwards to allow more space for them all to advance
Spoiler: OOC
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Swift: inner sphere stance
Standard: Golden swipe [roll0] dam [roll1] + [roll2]
CMB [roll3]
Free: vanguard shield [roll4] dam [roll5]
If they are kicked back he’ll move up after them
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R1T10: Akif grunts in pain at the savage battering from the clockwork soldier. He leans into the shoulder to bash it in the head for 34 mod! Since Akif attacked from below, the clockwork soldier is knocked 5' into the air and 5' backwards, but lands on its feet.
R1T9: Another clockwork soldier vaults over a table to stand in front of Akif and strikes the titan in his lower right arm with its halberd for 15 mod.
R1T8: Sisir, what do you do? The stairs are tight ... no room to go overhead, and tight enough to restrict the normal ability to move freely through allied squares.
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Sisir
Recalling the feeling of seawater spraying on his face, Sisir will call forth a mist, filling the stairwell and spilling out into the room above. He then focuses his gaze on the automaton at the top of the stairs.
Spoiler: Action!
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Standard Action: Defensively cast Obscuring Mist, [roll0] vs DC 17 (15 + 2*1). Everyone with Ashen Path should be able to see through the mist.
Swift Action: Hypnotic Stare on Blue. It takes -3 to Will Saves and Attack Rolls. If the target is immune to mind-affecting effects, then it +2 to any related saves and have a 50% chance to ignore the Stare's effect every round.
Tricks: If anyone with Mask Misery implanted become affected by any of the following conditions activate Mask Misery: Confused, dazed, frightened, sickened.
If anyone with Mesmeric Mirror is attacked or targeted by a spell which requires an attack roll, trigger Mesmeric Mirror, creating two images with each image lasting for 8 minutes or until destroyed.
Other: Should Sisir fail to trigger Painful Stare twice on his own turn, he will attempt to trigger it any time the target of his Hypnotic Stare gets hit before his next turn, up to a maximum of two time in the round. Every such activation will deal 4 precision damage, and force the same save vs confusion as above.
Confusion Preferences In Order: attack self, do nothing, attack nearest, act normally.
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R1T8: Recalling the feeling of seawater spraying on his face, Sisir wills forth a mist, filling the stairwell and spilling out into the room above. He then focuses his gaze on the automaton at the top of the stairs that his own powers allow him to perceive through his own fog.
R1T7: A curious little (size Tiny) clockwork dragon appears through the mist to hover above Blue's shoulder. It opens its mouth and a bolt of magic leaps forth to strike Akif in the center of mass for 4 force.
End Round One, Begin Round 2 ...
R2T14: "Myki just walked away," comes The Scribe's voice from below.
R2T13: Yet another incantation is heard from the room above.
R2T12: Iluvar, what do you do? You are now surrounded by fog, though you can see just fine. You also saw Myki simply shrug and duck out of view.
Akif on deck, Blue in the hole ...
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Iluvar casts a spell.
Spoiler: crunch
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Iluvar casts Divine Favor
Iluvar will take notes of the spells cast to determine this mages abilities if possible
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R2T12: Iluvar casts a spell, and Pharasma fills him with favor for the fight to come. Unfortunately, because of the distances and terrain involved, Iluvar is unable to determine what spells he heard being cast.
R2T10: Akif, what do you do?
Blue on deck, Sisir in the hole ...
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Akif grunts in pain again as he is hit repeatedly. "You shall fee my rage creature" he grumbles in giant as he smashes out with his shield repeatedly.
Spoiler: OOC
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Standard: Smashing shell [T] [roll0] dam [roll1] + [roll2] and Fort save Vs Daze
Free: Vanguard shield [roll3] dam [roll4]
If attacked Immediate counter Iron shell to negate attack [roll5]
Free: Vanguard shield [roll6] dam [roll7]
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R2T10: Akif grunts in pain again as he is hit repeatedly. *<"You shall fee my rage, creature,">* he grumbles in Giant as he smashes out with his shield repeatedly, striking the soldier in the upper right arm for 30 mod + confused, and then the upper left arm for 17 mod.
R2T9: It was confused for a millisecond before it was then attacked by Akif again, so Sisir is unable to control Blue attacking his brother again, only to have the first attack battered away, and the second attack blocked by the shield directly.
R2T8: Sisir, what do you do?
Little metal dragon on deck, Myki in the hole ...