(3.5 IC) End of Fate

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky sighs in frustration.

"If Porky can't convince mayor, why would mayor think porky could convince captain. Porky can do best to protect captain so captain come back safe. Porky bring back captain once. Can do again."

[Metastachydium]

Flinching at the suddenly all too belligerent tone of the Mayor, Bryanthe shuffles a bit closer to Porky and Gerald. Please don't be mean to Porky, Sir. she pleads, as cautiously as she sounds nervous about the whole affair. He's right, right? We came back with the Captain last time, and it's all daylight now and we'll be back before nightfall. she pleads with the man. You too arguing is just… Bad, for everyone. Sir. Please?

Spoiler: OOC

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Diplomacy: (1d20+12)[25]

[Dakrsidder]

Although he knows it won't do any good, Ekkehardt attempts to parrot the mayor to no one in particular, but does so with an apathetic tone. "It's pointless to go after them, and it is just putting the many in danger for the sake of the few." He then heads closer to the gate, expecting to head out soon and in the meantime avoiding more of the ongoing squabble.

[Forsaken]

The mayor snorts in frustration at the groups comments "Fine go. But our deathss" are all on your hands" as he storms off leaving you be. Gerald angrily stomps his foot while looking towards you guys who decided to volunteer and join him to find the bodies of your comrades.

His father was a better mayor. Sadly, he didn't inherit any of his capabilities, I'm glad that you want to accompany me. Hopefully there wouldn't be any danger like before as we try to find them. Do you need anything before we set off? Gerald gestures towards some rations and all too familiar powder that helped combat the dead. With some other powder that you all are unsure about. You do see a small selection of health potions as well.

Spoiler: Potiential Loots

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Lesser health potions x10 (1d8+1)
Health potion x2 (2d8+2)
Rations x50
Silver longswords x7
Demonsbane x30
Deathsbane x30
Mysterious powder 1 x20
Mysterious powder 2 x20
Mysterious powder 3 x20
Talismans of true death x10
Some medium backpacks.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky looks at all the powders and potions and for a moment he looks over whelmed at the options and just passes on them.

"Porky will carry for anyone who want."

[Metastachydium]

I think he's trying? He's just… Scared. Bryanthe tries to weakly defend the Mayor's honour, scratching the back of her head awkwardly, before she'd flash a brief, muted smile at Porky in appreciation of the offer to carry things. What are thosee powders for, Captain Gerald, Sir? she truns her oddly luminescent, and currently rather unblinking eyes at the soldier. And… Rations? Do we… Are we going to be away for that long? she goes on, a hint of anxiety creeping into her already small voice.

[Forsaken]

Gerald looking at her replies like he is used to saying it a bit in an instructional manner. First rations are always important to keep your strength up in the field you should always pack 2 times the number of rations per day you expect to be out in the field. You cannot afford to be weakened in any manner. I do not expect us to be gone longer than today. Preferably arriving back he pauses looking in the sky doing some mental calculations. Slightly after evening worse case. So, two days rations each should suffice. Four days' worth is the best choice in this manner. As safety is paramount on a rescue mission.
His words clearly having faith that they will still be alive and well.

Now for the powders. Demonsbane is a powder we common use to coat the bodies of the slain enemies. It renders their regeneration useless making it effective to be applied to a blade as well. It also guarantees that they stay dead. Weaker demons and devils can succumb to death just by breathing it in. Deathsbane helps kill or turn weaker undead away. For stronger undead it lowers their hardened skin making it easier to strike true. Its preferably used on weapons or applied directly on the undead. You can also sprinkle it on the ground and lure the undead over it. Making it easier for them to be inflicted by it. Pointing towards the next one *Mysterious 1* This is True Form. Very useful when dealing with creatures whose forms are intangible. Materializing their forms. As you saw yesterday, I had some applied with my blade. Sadly, it doesn't force the creature out of a possession. But does make it easier to kill. *Mysterious 2* Daybreak. If struck hard enough it makes a bright flash of light. Can turn away creatures, make a fire, even burn certain types of shadow creatures. Useful to closing veils in caves as well. As those are unnatural occurrences. The best part of it the more you use the stronger it is. If thrown into a fire it changes it to reflect the sun helping keep most creatures at bay. But can attract others. Pointing towards the last one. Looking at you unblinking. Straight up Blood Poison. If you use it on your blade or an open wound it contaminates the blood. We rarely use this one. It's useful on beast and giants. But it's also effective against us. Mainly used on arrow tips. It's a brutal substance. Any further questions? He asks patiently as you see him packing some rations in a bag with a handful of powders seeming to only take 3 of each. Even though the bag can hold alot more.

[Dakrsidder]

At the mention of wanting to come along, Ekkehardt winced, but made no comment on it. "Although the mayor was emotional and ineffective, his rationale wasn't bad. Minimizing risk and prioritizing the many makes sense in his position."

Seeing the rations, he restocked on banes, took some talismans, potions, and a few of the powders. When he was done, he moved back towards the gate, waiting.

Spoiler: ooc

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Taking 2 Demonsbane, 7 Deathsbane, 4 Talismans of true death, 2 lesser health potions, and 6 of each mysterious powder

[Metastachydium]

Oh. Bryanthe audibly gulps as the blood posion thing is brought up. All the talk of weapons and the longswords in the pile also remind her that seh has no idea where the dagger she took from that one dead guard even went. She still had it when they left the cave, and… Maybe when they met up with the other, not dead guards too? But not when she entered the church, no, certainly not. Did she just leave a deadly weapon with undead bloody fluids on it lying somewhere?

She shakes her head lightly to snap out of the train of thought. Thank you, Sir. That… That makes sense. she says quickly, snatching two doses of Deathsbane and Daybreak each for herself.

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky just takes some rations and leaves the rest for his allies. He doesn't really get the whole "season" the demons with powders will weaken them concept. He's all about the.... hit them harder idea.

[Forsaken]

Seeing as you all finished preparations Gerald nods as he says a few last words to the guards before you all set out. Keeping a rapid pace a few hours pass by as you faintly recall the familiar sites. Where the demons and guards fought you notice all the dried blood that was there is completely gone. Gerald doesn't bat an eye to it as you keep pressing forward arriving back to the depression where you found Gerald. The rocky outcropping making it harder to track where Maynard an Eria went.

Captain Gerald takes a knee trying to find some traces to proceed forward. (Its about 10am now) If you need to take a rest feel free. As soon as I am able to find their trail again we will carry onwards.


(Anything you want to do before proceeding onwards?)

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky uses his snout to try to give Gerald an assist with looking for tracks.

(1d20+12)[18] survival + track

[Forsaken]

Nodding in approval Gerald picks up the trail as a few more hours pass. When you reach a new location. Pausing Gerald examines the scene. Seems like your friend was able to fight off the demon possessing him pausing again Not before the girl trailing him was injured though. looking around once more he sighs. They seem to be trying to escape back to the village. But that fiend still lives. I want to pursue after it and slay it. But your party is heading in the other direction. Torn between his choices he is lost in thought.

(It's around 1pm now. What do you choose to do? Let Gerald pursue the demon while you guys try to rescue Maynard and Eria? Go with Gerald? Or another option?)

[Metastachydium]

Her back against a tree trunk and seeing double from the exertion, Bryanthe, unable to shake a Bad Feeling About This, tries to reason with the soldier. Cowardly thing… [huff] …it's gone, it's… [huff] …not gonna come back, too… [huff] …afraid of you, Sir… [huff] …Captain Gerald, I… [huff] …understand you're upset, but… [huff] …it's no threat anymore and… [huff] …the others might die. She pauses to inhale, deeply and sharply. Please, Sir.

[Dakrsidder]

Upon hearing that there was a struggle, Ekkehardt put a hand on his chin. ”I suppose I misjudged just how petty wraiths are. I’ll keep that in mind.” He then showed the slightest bit of confusion after hearing the captain’s predicament. “By this point, it would’ve been midnight. The wraith could be anywhere within 13 hours from here, not accounting for its speed, while the other two can’t be more than a few hours from here, seeing as they didn’t make it back and were likely slowed by the droves of monsters at night. Of course, there’s a relatively high probability they’re already dead, but considering the possibility of them living was the pretense for coming out here, I'm not sure it's a factor. Assuming both are equal tasks, finding the others would both likely take less time and be more time-sensitive, seeing as there’s the possibility of them meeting their demise. However, I don’t actually mind going for the wraith; it just might drag on until sunset.”

[Forsaken]

Nodding in agreement Gerald gives one last glare in its direction before following the trail that the two have escaped to. Time slowly passes unhindered you quickly come across a strange umbrella lying down covered in webs under the shade of the tree. It seems pretty cut up but still usable. Small craters lie around the area. It seems there was another fight. Overall, they seemed to have escaped. From their foe. Gerald begins to trace the steps looking into the tree occasionally figuring out what's going on.

[Any further actions before continuing on the trail?]

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky watches with interest.

"Porky say, killing wraith is best for friends and village, prevent further problems. We should kill before sun goes down."

[Dakrsidder]

Ekkehardt blankly stares at the obviously cursed umbrella lying in wait before pointing squarely at it. "Monster." As he says this, ectoplasmic goo springs forth, arcing towards the umbrella.

[Metastachydium]

Bryanthe springs back at Ekkehardt's statement altogether faster than she previously appeared to be even capable of moving. Where?! she asks, looking about, only to end up following the man's gaze. Oh. she looks at the webbed (?) umbrella (?!) as Ekkehardt casually tosses slime towards it. Uh… What's that?

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky looks at the umbrella confused.

Umbrella keep dry. Is no monster?

Porky draws closer to the umbrella, sword undrawn.

Captain. You think umbrella is monster?

[Forsaken]

As Gerald casually walks up to the umbrella his sword glows faintly like before looking to porky as he strikes, he says Anything out of the ordinary is dangerous. If your companion says it's a monster slay it. Be it rock, tree or even a puddle. Otherwise, it can come back to harm you or those close to you. He finishes with his second swipe his blade tearing its umbrella deeply apart. Not enough to finish it as it swiftly lunges at Gerald. He casually dodges the first hit as another crater forms as dust fly's up into his face you see the umbrella do a rapid thrust towards Geralds neck. But you see him lean back dodging it effortlessly even with a lethal hit.

Lastly always expect the enemy to fight dirty. But if the enemy is this week don't worry about saving some strength for future fights.



(Everyone up.)

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky looks shocked when the umbrella begins to move. He lunged to bite the now mobile mimic.

(1d20+9)[27] attack
(1d4+5)[9] damage
(1d6)[3] bleed damage

[Metastachydium]

Bryanthe, fairly certain that she couldn't slay a puddle if she tried, so she wisely tries to always have a Gerald or Porky between herself and this one so long as it's jumping about, even despite the goo. Just… If anyone needs healing, I'll be back here. she reminds the others while at that, hoping that revealing her position will help her more than it harms her chances of not getting decorated with a crater.

[Forsaken]

Porky powerful blow was followed with two quick slashes of Gerald exchanges more blows to the demonic umbrella. As it retaliated at him and porky both strikes failing due to its injuries.

Critically injured it slows lowers to the ground looking like it will retreat but can't due to the goo.

(Everyone up)

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky Bites again, looking to actually eat the demonic umbrella for sustenance.

(1d20+9)[13] attack
(1d4+5)[6] damage
(1d6)[6] bleed damage

[Forsaken]

With the rapid attacks on it clearly its on its last handle. It lunges at porky placing it in between him and Gerald. The blade hums as it picks up speed. But at the last moment before striking porky it twists its blade and plunges straight into Gerald. You see both him slide back a few feet as the sheer force of it hits true. Blood rapidly falling from his wound. The umbrella seems to slowly be repairing itself eith the blood and the demonic eye changes color from yellow to red.

(What do you do? Everyone's up)

[Forsaken]

Ekkehardt taking advantage of when the umbrella started recovering quickly through demonsbane on it. Hissing and shrieking a red glow explodes outward from in as the blade landed on the ground along with the tatered umbrella sheath.

(Successfully Vanquished a Demonic Umbrella!)

[Metastachydium]

With the umbrella suddenly more likely to be eaten by Porky than to eat her, Bryanthe bolts back close and places a cold palm on Gerald's chest, a pulse of pearly white light seeping into the wound to stop the bleeding and bind back together what was torn. Is, um, is everyone else alright? she asks, giving her own work a quick glance to see if more care is needed.

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Healer's CLW on Gerald: (1d8+12)[16] and
Heal to see if he, well, healed properly: (1d20+22)[31]

[Darius Vibrtrar]

Porky squeals loudly as he rages, wanting to gobble up the demon umbrella, he goes to shove the umbrella down his mouth to devour the creature.

[Forsaken]

Gerald nods in thanks to the healing and says Demonic beasts are always tricky. The blade looks good. But if anyone wants it i recommendspreading demons bane on it. It will get weaker but its better than getting possessed. he said the last bit with a slight pause thinking of Maynard.

(Anything you do before proceeding?)