Wrath of the Righteous IC [3.5, Group B]

[Kish]

As you make your way through the ruined streets of Kenabres, Semult's wheezing, Jemus' red eyes, and Tellos' accelerated pulse rate fade.

The basement of the shop where you fought the assassin vine looks largely as you left it; the air doesn't smell terribly fresh in the basement, but it doesn't actually hurt you as you lift the demon statue from its place.

You arrive at the Tower of Estrod, a sixty-foot-diameter gray stone tower. It's missing the bulk of its upper floors--some terrific force smashed its upper sections away, creating huge mound of rubble north of the building and leaving the tower now a mere stump with a jagged top. However, unlike Nyserian Manor or even the Librarium, what remains there appears solid enough. The doors are closed.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

The bard nervously glances at Jemus' eyes from time to time as they make their way across town, and when the redness fades he claps his friend on the shoulder, "Your eyes appear to have regained to their natural color. Being able to see in the dark would be useful indeed, but you look much more....normal, this way."

Turning to Semult, "Your breathing sounds more regular now as well....a relief, I'm sure."

Stopping and looking up at the ruined top of the tower, Trawyn shakes his head then points to the door on the lower level, "I say straight in this time....all of us. If there's cultists about again, we'll fare better together."

[CWater]

Alamryn is relieved when the strange effects leave the others. She glances at Jemus, looking embarrassed. "I'm sorry I... gave you those looks before. I feel silly now, as it was just a passing curse. I'm sorry. Desna bless you." She makes a quick sign with her fingers.

[Novabomb]

Tellos
Agreed. He will attempt to enter at the lead.

[Cavir]

"Feeling better now thanks. I agree, be ready for anything." Semult casts a protective spell on himself. Morningstar in one hand and a wand in the other, he nods his readiness.

Spoiler: OOC

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Mage armor. Lasts 2 hours.

[Kish]

Tellos quickly determines that the doors are locked.

Spoiler: Perception 10

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You hear someone moving on the other side of the doors.

[CWater]

Alamryn lifts a finger to her lips and points to the door with the other hand.
"Movement inside", she whispers.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

Nods in acknowledgement of Alamryn's warning, then motions for Jemus to come forward and try to unlock the door quietly.

[razorback]

Jemus nods and quietly moves to the door as he listens for a moment, trying to figure out how close the person is on the otherside of the door. Pulling out his tools, he quietly starts to work the lock.

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Stealth
(1d20+8)[20]

Disable Device
(1d20+11)[30]

[Novabomb]

Tellos stays out of the way (and silent), but remains close enough to charge if the door unexpectedly opens.

[CWater]

Alamryn draws her bow and nocks an arrow, trying to get ready in case they run into another hostile situation.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

As Jemus sets to work on the lock, Trawyn moves slowly toward one of the windows, fishes a small hand mirror from his backpack and tries to position it so he can look inside without revealing his presence.

Spoiler: OC

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Stealth (1d20+6)[23]

[Kish]

As Jemus picks the lock, Trawyn sees movement through the window, quickly moving away toward the door.

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Map. Nothing will happen until you open the door or do something else that calls for a response, so keep posting, but also say which square you're in. Just to be sure it's clear, the door is unlocked now.

Spoiler: Intelligence check 14

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It occurs to you that the passphrase you learned might work better here than it did against the assassin vine.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

"Someone just moved quickly toward the door...they could be waiting just inside."

The bard moves over behind the assembled group waiting for someone to open the door.

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move to F16

[razorback]

Jemus, aware of the conversation, keeps working.

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Jemus is at F-14
Did he manage to pick the lock?
He won't open the door yet just want to know if he accomplished it.

[Novabomb]

Tellos
(In a whisper)
You open, and I will go in first.

Spoiler: OOC

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DM said Jamus unlocked the door.

If Jamus opens it, Tellos will move action inside, possibly apply a manuver if there are enemies in range. (Delay)

[Kish]

As Tellos steps inside, an armored human man immediately lunges at him with a glaive. In the background, Tellos sees another human man run down a spiral staircase.

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Both strangers' readied actions are earlier than Tellos'.
Attack: (1d20+5)[22] Critical threat check: (1d20+5)[25] Damage: (1d10+3)[7] Critical damage: (2d10+6)[15]

Map is updated. Tellos, Alamryn, Jemus, Trawyn, and Semult are up.

[Cavir]

With the fight begun, Semult steps to get line of sight on the enemy, and magically shoots an small orb of acid at him. At the same time, a cloud of sickening smoke manifests around the figure.

Spoiler: OOC

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EDIT: Spell not needed as target is already down.

Delay actions just enough to let the other party members go first but before the figure goes again
Cast Acid Splash with Cloudy Conjuration centered just behind the enemy (5' radius) so that he is covered but allies are not.
Ranged Touch [roll]1d20+2] Damage (1d3)[3] Acid

OOC: Ranged Touch (1d20+2)[19]

Spoiler: Cloudy

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Cloudy Conjuration (CM p40): When you cast a conjuration spell, you can have a 5-foot-radius cloud of sickening smoke manifest. The cloud can appear in your space, adjacent to you, or in the space of or adjacent to your target (if any). Lasts 1 round. Any living creature is sickened while inside it (but not after exiting). Acts like a fog cloud spell (no save). Creatures immune to poison are immune to the sickening effect. The cloud appears in conjunction with the spell taking effect (not before or after). Any creature you call or summon with the spell is immune to the sickening effect of the cloud.

[razorback]

As the door open and Tellos steps through, he sees the man lash out at him. Standing while dropping his tools, he pulls his sword out and steps forward, ready to attack.

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Jemus
AC = 13 ; Current = 13
HP = 17 ; Current = 17

Move Action
Draw sword as take a 5 foot step to G-13


Standard Action
Attack C (I think that's the person who attacked Tellos)
(1d20+1)[18] + bonus from sword????

Damage
(1d8)[6] + bonus from sword


Critical 19-20/x2 ?
(1d20+1)[6] + bonus from sword
(1d8)[3] + bonus from sword




Effects ~

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

The bard reaches into his pack and draws out the wand he knows can create quasi-real weapons and tries to activate it before moving past Jemus and into the tower.

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Activate wand of Spectral Weapon and move adjacent to H13. I don't know if I need to roll anything to activate the wand, it's Will Save or how many charges. I presume the movement will also provoke and attack of opportunity when he moves out of the threatened space.

[Novabomb]

Tellos
Fall before my blade cultist.

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Initiate Leading the Attack (On hit, allies get +4 to hit same enemy)
(Actually forgot a point of to-hit bonus, but i doubt that matters)
Att (1d20+7)[24] Dmg (2d6+7)[13]
CAtt (1d20+7)[23] CDmg (2d6+7)[15]

On hit heal self for 2 from martial spirit.

[Kish]

Tellos and Jemus cut down the probable Baphomet cultist.

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In light of the man who retreated down the stairs, we're still in combat rounds; Alamryn, Semult, and Trawyn can act--ignoring Semult and Trawyn's declared actions as inapplicable to a world in which the probable-cultist is down.

The wand is Spiritual Weapon; it's not on the bard spell list, so you'd need a use magic device check to activate it. I know I described what it created for Hosilla as a "spectral glaive," but that didn't mean to imply the Complete Adventurer spell; she was a cleric and the glaive felt pretty solid to everyone it hit.

[Cavir]

"Well done." Semult moves into the tower and takes in the scene, both around and upwards.

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Move to F9.
Perception (1d20+6)[19]

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

The bard moves into the tower and looks down the stairs.

[Kish]

Trawyn can't see far; the staircase curves around the edge of the room as it descends. The shattered tower has a few shelves, a desk and chair, and two bedrolls; they all appear to be empty.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

"Down the stairs? Doesn't appear to be much up here. Shall we?"

[razorback]

"Want me to head down first? Maybe not all of us in a room together getting mauled by a doll again? Of course, if you hear anything, like me screaming... well, come running fast, eh?" Jemus says with a crooked grin.

[Cavir]

Semult looks down the spiraling stairway from the side, a wand in either hand. "I'll cover from here until there is room down there."

[Novabomb]

Tellos

Thats the opposite of a good idea, the problem last time was the piecemeal fashion in which we entered the room. Alone, you would have perished last time.

Tellos will go down right behind him.

[RolandDeschain]

Trawyn

"Agreed. I'll be right behind you both. Let's go."