Game Thread

[The Wandering Bard]

Bowing low the Vampire continues "I will be blunt. I want you to kill my master. the Enchantments he has over me prevent me from killing myself, and from destroying him. I will aid you in anyway I can. but I cannot attempt to harm him myself. either through magic or sword." the vampire pauses to gauge the reactions. after waiting for a few moments the vampire starts talking again. "I can provide you with information that I think you would consider very valuable to both the request and to yourselves. In an effort to prove my words are in fact geniune. You correctly guessed that there was a secret passage near the base of the steps that allowed my guards to get around you. the Lich doesn't know of its existance. He is to caught up with his own abitions to keep an eye on me.......and why would he need to. I cannot leave the cavern, and I have no power to harm him." the vampire pauses again. "I will not lie. If you decline I will have to kill you, It's nothing personal, but if I could raise your coprses and increase my guards number by severel, but I honestly Have no desire to follow that option."

[Maelstrom]

"Are we to be mere pawns in the power struggle between the undead? Are we to choose loyalty between a fallen paladin and a fallen wizard? My services are not for sale as an assassin."

Crowblaze pauses a moment, thinking. Then he speaks to the others in the party. Knowing that thus far the vampire has had no problem hearing them when they confer amongst themselves, he makes no attempt to speak quietly. "The only benefit I see to working with this creature is that we may be able to get some information. What do you all think?"

[The Wandering Bard]

If it were possible, the vampire seems to blush at being called an assassin. he face scowls deeply but sits silently as if afraid to speak and disuade the party.

[Anaesthesia]

"The only benefit I see to working with this creature is that we may be able to get some information. What do you all think?"

"I don't know..Based on what he said previously, I'm not so sure we can trust entirely what he'll say.."

[The Wandering Bard]

"Would you be willing to work with me If I gave you some of the information I possess in advance? I would have offered this once you agreed but you seem more then a little reluctant."

[Riftwalker]

Seryl speaks grimly: "Both are abominations to nature, and in the end, both must be destroyed. We simply choose which to destroy first."

[headeast76]

" If we kill his master, we will be so drained from battle that we chance letting the vampire loose with his walking bones army...." " Without his information however we may have a lot harder time killing his master....." " Let us at least listen to what the information is and then decide who gets killed first.... (Hmmm or would it be rekilled seeings as their undead ? )

[Maelstrom]

To Seryl and Barravas, Crowblaze speaks quietly: "Perhaps this creature is an abomination, but we know someone that may be able to help him if he truly is a paladin seeking redemption. At least this creature did not choose his fate, as the lich did."


"Would you be willing to work with me If I gave you some of the information I possess in advance? I would have offered this once you agreed but you seem more then a little reluctant."

"Do you blame us? You arrive, threatening us, attempting to compel us to be your pawns, or at least the flesh creatures becoming your undead minions. We have little trust in what you say, but we do seem to share a common enemy. So give us this information, and perhaps answer a couple of additional questions about our quest, then we may yet be able to come to an agreeement."

[D'argos]

((Rok takes a moment to compose himself letting his rage that was building up, subside for a bit))

"Kable, Elendis, so many names... Rok just call you henchmen number 1..

Now henchman number 1, as a sign of trust.. dismiss your bags of bones (skeletons) for now... Rok will talk a bit, but your bony friends makes my group uneasy." (thinking about Seryl)

((Rok puts away Firefang as a sign of good will, and gestures to the vampire))

"Now what is this information you have to share with us. Please speak quickly and plainly, for time is of the essence."

[The Wandering Bard]

I actually seek death.....Ironic isn't it....I am dead yet I live......I greive for eternity the loss of my Goddess.....or perhapes it is not so much the lose of my Goddess....It is more the lose of my soul that I mourn....

I understand, he says to Rok. with a gesture the skeletons move away from the party. the five at the top of the steps clatter down a hallway until they are no longer heard. the five at the bottom of the steps, clatter through the group but make no threating move as they join the others down the hallway. "The lich came to me one day and told me that a man had wandered down into the caverns. I was told to kill him. I thought him to be very powerful if he had earned the attention of the Master. I traveled and found bearly living.. I could have killed him but I choose not to. you see I have found that I can decieve the master, while not telling a falsehood, I have found that I can twist words to answer his questions with out directly going against his wishes. I took the man to a cell and locked him in. I knew that he could not wander free or both he and I would die. I have had food brought to him by the Grimlocks that you met. well meaning creatures but low on the evolutionary scale. he has survived and now waits a group to help him escape. I promised I would free him if I could find a band of warriors that would aid my cause. you see I could not let him free or the master would destroy us both, and where I seek death, this one does not. and if I might add, I have vowed to destroy the master before I am destoryed. It is in my twisted way, a chance to redeem myself. I will take you to this man, help me or not, he deserves his freedom. the lich will never know if he was with you or not....But this man I think will seek revenge on the lich for trapping him here.

as to why I threatened you earlier.....that is quite simple... you are many, well armed, and carry potent magic. I am one, seen as pure evil and I have my own agenda. what choice did I have......If I had appeared in your ranks the large one would have attack. If I could put you in check for a moment just long enough to talk, I might have a chance."

[dndmaster]

Listenng to the tale and the offer of information Gabriel thinks on it a moment before speaking. "He speaks just, I do know that just because you are made into something inherantly evil by another it does not mean you have to be evil. We should free this man in any case, helping out Kable here seems a logical choice for us."

[headeast76]

Barravas speaks up and says " Yeah, yeah, free the prisoner, kill the lich and all this sounds great but what I want to be knowing Kable.... is when we have defeated this lich of yours will you kneel before me and die a honorable death while asking the forgivness of your goddess ? "

[The Wandering Bard]

Dwarf (bowing low) if you are able to Kill the Lich, you will have aided in the redemption of my soul. I will not kneel before you. (pausing, his eyes searching the party, after a few moments they lock onto Seryl's eyes.) But I will kneel before her. I see such hatred and fear in her soul. She is honorable as are most you, and I see she is a worshipper of the gods of good as well. I would be honored and died happily if She would be the one to free me from this wicked curse.

[Riftwalker]

Seryl seems uneasy, her reticence shattered by being called out by the accursed creature.

But then her brow furrows and her resolve strengthens. "We shall see whether the spark of your soul still remains and is redeemable."

Sense Motive to gauge Kable's likeliness to follow-through with his destruction

[Riftwalker]

Seryl's gaze still fixed on Kable, she speaks to her companions. "Let us see to his prisoner. I... believe he is speaking the truth and not leading us into a trap."

[Zane]

((Sorry, been out of it a bit recently - moving and new jobs means tons of work to get situated, and I don't have the internet access during the day that I used to - at least not yet. :P ))

Mursharr removes himself from the shadows where he had been watching over things. "Mursharr agree. Free another prisoner, then all kill lich for good." Mursharr then turns his hooded head to face Kable. "Vamp speaks that he can twist words, but Mursharr think we must take his word, for now. Vamp know that when we kill lich, we strong enough kill him too. Now, which way prisoner?"

[Maelstrom]

Convinced, Crowblaze prepares to follow the vampire. With his suspicion gone, he watches the vampire with fascination, taking a few notes down in his book, as if he was on a bird watching expedition.

[The Wandering Bard]

The vampire leads the group over to a small alcove in the west wall. the man reaches out and presses 3 small ledges. soundlessly they slide in and the wall slides away to reveal a passage way. 60ft. in there are a line of cells. the vampire moves to stand aside from the entrance and tosses the man inside the key. the party see's a large man, his skin looks strange but you can't tell if its the torch light or something else. the man is punching the wall with his bare fists. the wall is covered in spots by the blood.

The vampire stares at the blood stains a moment then averts his eyes to the floor.

[Zane]

Mursharr moves down the hallway, following the vampire paladin. However, he takes a few glances, checking to see that the other cells they pass are empty and that there are no other slaves. As the vampire turns away from the blood, he quickly jogs past the rest of the cells as well - doing the same.

[The Wandering Bard]

Mursharr you notice that all the cells are empty.

[MuslixtheMighty]

The sound of the metal ping breaks Dronn's concentration and make his fists still. Turning around, with no regards to his bloody knuckles, he looks down and sees the key to the cell. His gaze moved up to see his undead captor and a miss-matched group.

"It seems that my time here has come to an end." Dronn gives a full smile with his prominent teeth and Fu Manchu mustache becoming very visable while as he retrieves the key and goes to open the barred door, some scars and burns can be seen on his skin.

[Maelstrom]

Crowblaze steps forward next to the vampire. His gold-trimmed red robe covers most of his form, but what can be seen of his silvery body glows in the flickering light. His eyes grow brightly from his statue-like face as he sizes up Dronn.

"Indeed, your time here is ended. Kable (gesturing to the vampire) tells us you have a score to settle with the lich. We share a common enemy."

[headeast76]

Barravas steps forth " The vampire tells us you have been kept fed and watered, yet caged and that is what made up my mind to come upon this vampires quest to kill his master.
I don't trust him but my enemy's enemy's are my allies and a caged man might as well be a dead man " gesturing towards the party the dwarf continues ...." I'm Barravas, these friends of mine would all like to go kill the lich if you'll join us we can get going unless you are injured and can not fight.... ?"

[Riftwalker]

Seryl attempts to determine if Dronn is injured based on his movements and any visible injuries.

Heal check

[The Wandering Bard]

the vampire tells the group to move down the hallway, the way they came. to find the lich, take the hallway that my skeletons followed and that will lead the the liches anitchambers.. also take this (gesturing towards a large box on the floor) it will help you. take the powder inside and throw it on the floor of the Antichamber.

[MuslixtheMighty]

"I am more then willing to help you destory that beacon of darkness known as the Lich."

Turns his attention to the dwarf. "Greetings Barravas and to you all, I am Dronn and I thank you again for my releasal."

When he is fully out of the cell, Dronn extends his hand to the dwarf but pulls it back when he sees the conditions that his hands are in but seems not to be discomfort with any pain.

"The fallen one did keep me well-nurished while I called that cell my home."

[The Wandering Bard]

Kable stands watching the parties reactions. His pale hands hang at his sides.

[Zane]

Mursharr looks at Dronn and nods when he agrees to help. Then turning to the rest of the party, he says "All agree, destroy lich. Now all go destroy." With that, Mursharr turns and starts to head back the way the came, preparing to follow Kable's directions. As usual, he uses his speed and moves ahead quickly, searching for traps as he goes, then waits for the group before moving ahead another blt.

((Basically: quickly move down stairs, start searching 30 yards for traps, moves back to rejoin the party and let them know it's clear. Then move back ahead and repeat.))Search (trapfinding)

[headeast76]

( Ooc: Good tactics Zane good looking out.)

Barravas shakes Dronn's hand by grasping his forearm in a show of strength and honor " Well met Dronn...Now lets move " Barravas then moves out after Mursharr down the hallway and looking directly into Kable's eyes he says "I'll be seeing you later...paladine" The word Paladine sounds like Barravas is spitting.

[Anaesthesia]

Before following the others immediately, she smiles at the newcomer, extends her (small) hand and says, "The name's Sparkle."

[The Wandering Bard]

Mursharr you can find no traps..

(Cough *the box* Cough)

[headeast76]

" Damn I knew I was forgetting something " Barravas says out loud walking over he opens the box and looks inside.

[The Wandering Bard]

The box contains a note, a large bag of silver dust, and a small brass bird.

[headeast76]

Barravas revels the contents to the party asking the vampire "Who needs what, and why ? "

[Maelstrom]

Crowblaze takes a look at the contents with interesting, attempting to determine the properties of the dust and bird.

Knowledge: Arcana
Spellcraft

[dndmaster]

Listening to everyone Gabriel moves over to Kable. "What exactly are those items, and is there a specific purpose for each?"

[The Wandering Bard]

I can not explain much, that is where the note comes into this from. The curse I am afflicted with prevents me from doing anything, or saying anything that would bring harm to the lich through any means... several years ago there was a man that walked around this caverns, he was very powerful and the Lich would not confront him, nay he hid like a coward drawning his evil around him so as to avoid detection from the man. I spoke with him and asked him, If I were to defend a creature of the purest evil, what things should I be concerned about...the man being a scholar of sorts made a list of things, you see he could tell what spell I was under and how I had avoided its wrath with my "concern" of the liches protection, he made me a list of things and even found a few of the ingrediants. He made me a box and hid it here, He never told me about it because I would have been forced to report it to the Lich... instead I stumbled upon it and couldn't touch it... I suspected what it was, I bore his symbols.. He told me he would pray for my soul when the time came... only then did I realize who he was...and now it is because of him that I have hope of redemption through this act. read the note, I cannot discuss the items any more or the Lich will know..

[dndmaster]

"Why is it then, that you did not have this man kill the lich for you instead of waiting for some travelors to happen down here strong enough to kill him for you?" Gabriel looks to Kable sceptically.

[Riftwalker]

Seryl's eyes also narrow in response to Gabriel's query as she gazes at Kable.

[D'argos]

"Why is it then, that you did not have this man kill the lich for you instead of waiting for some travelors to happen down here strong enough to kill him for you?" Gabriel looks to Kable sceptically.

((Rok pauses for a moment.. deep in thought))

"Perhaps this is his one chance at redemption, perhaps if the other powerful being simply killed the LICH then the pally would still be cursed forever... Perhaps fate had a different plan in store.. maybe they needed to wait till this right moment... no one knows, but maybe his faith (pointing to kable) needed the stregnth to seek us out on his own. He risked all to confornt us and risks more to aid us... but in the end if his soul can be redeemed, and the lich destroyed, then we should due our best to uphold our part."

((Rok shakes his head for a moment))

"Where da heck did dat come from. Rok go crush Lich now !"

((Rok lurches forward, weapons at the ready, and follow's Musharr down the halls))

[Anaesthesia]

Sparkle makes a mental note of what Kable has said. She readies her rapier and quietly follows Rok.

[Zane]

"Where da heck did dat come from. Rok go crush Lich now !"

((Rok lurches forward, weapons at the ready, and follow's Musharr down the halls))
((OOC: LOL! And thanks for joining Mursharr, we said go - he was already on the move. :D ))

[Maelstrom]

Crowblaze picks up the note as everyone else starts to leave. He calls out, "Hold friends, we may want to take a look at what weaknesses this Lich has before comfronting him. Perhaps the note gives us a clue as to what the bird and dust do as well."

Crowblaze then reads the note.

[The Wandering Bard]

Kable looks to the companions.. "for a man seeking answers you ask the wrong questions... perhapes you should ask, who was this man not why did this man not slay the lich? I have been honest with you and your large friend was correct, I needed to find those who could help me, convince them and myself that I was not evil, though the cloak that now settles on my shoulders casts me in that light (metaphor not an actual cloak). The man whom I only recognized after weeks of comtemplation dawned on me.. you see when time is no longer a concern you you find that contemplation is much easier.. I was blessed and cursed with the the mans visit...as for weaknesses of the lich....the paladin points to the scroll.

"like millions of stars in a night sky the silver glitters in the heart of darkness, scattered about like the shards of broken glass will aid in the hearts resolve and find strenght in its light.. the like the golden messanger of the sun, the raven, stark in contrast to the souls darkness singals the end of deaths reign... held high it casts fear on the hearts as dark as the moonless sky..." The note is almost like a riddle, the party assumes that if the note had been to specific it would have been destroyed by the vampire, due to his curse... as a riddle it walked the lines of specifics.

[MuslixtheMighty]

Dronn tends to his hands, wrapping them in cloth strips while rolling what was just read to him over in his head. He picked up the bag of powder* and opens it up.

(*OOC: I am assuming it in a bag.)

[The Wandering Bard]

The bag contains a large portion of silver dust.

OOC: anyone figure out the riddle, Sparkle if you roll a bardic knowledge roll. that might provide additional clues

[Zane]

OOC: anyone figure out the riddle, Sparkle if you roll a bardic knowledge roll. that might provide additional clues
((OOC: I'm fairly sure that I know it, but Mursharr likely wouldn't - even if he was close enough still to have heard it. :D))

[D'argos]

((Rok, deep in thought ponders this meaning, and simply shrugs his shoulders...))

"I assume the silver dust refers to the stars.. now what does the raven refer to, or the golden messenger?"

(OOP:I honestly do not have a clue and neither does Rok, but maybe we can all talk this one out)

[The Wandering Bard]

Seryl if you roll a Knowledge arcana or Knowledge Religion roll it could provide additional information

[Maelstrom]

Crowblaze thinks for a moment, his glowing eyes dimming in concentration.

"I agree with Rok, that the dust is as the stars, and it must be scattered. Then we must hold forth the bird also contained in the box, while standing amongst the scattered dust, and that should strike fear into the heart of the lich."

[Anaesthesia]

OOC: anyone figure out the riddle, Sparkle if you roll a bardic knowledge roll. that might provide additional clues

Sparkle ponders over the riddle.

Bardic Knowledge

[The Wandering Bard]

ok sorry sparkle... you don't think of anything helpful....

It looks like its all depending on Seryls roll... or chance

[The Wandering Bard]

The vampire looks at the party "you should start your walk... It will take nearly an hour to reach the Liches lair.. there will be no guards until you reach the Antechamber the Lich calls home..

[The Wandering Bard]

After nearly an hours walk, and no incidents the party reaches a pair of black marble doors. faces of demons lear in the metal, their iron cast grins and needle like teeth seem almost life like in the dancing torch light. there is a large key hole that, two large black cast iron knockers and 4 matching hinges on the sides of both doors, holding them to the rock wall .

[Anaesthesia]

Sparkle looks wide-eyed at the doors, making a mental note of the demon-looking things, she walks closer to the others.

[Zane]

Mursharr continues his scouting runs as the party travels, never finding any traps. Once they reach the door, Mursharr looks over it as well, still searching for any traps.
Search (trapfinding) check

[dndmaster]

ooc: I had lost my character sheet but found it on my old computer. I have knowledge arcana and religion so i will make my checks.

knowledge arcana
knowledge religion
Hoping this helps us some!!!

[MuslixtheMighty]

Not one for riddles, Dronn cracks his knuckles and other joints while stretching out his body.

After, he glaces over at the so called artwork of the door and archway, Dronn notices the hinges of doors are on the outside, which mean the doors would swing towards them, giving the inside a tactical adventage but it would also give the group a way in.

Dronn walks over and checkls out the hinges more closely.

(OOC: Do the hinges use pins and how are they attached to the wall?)

[D'argos]

(Rok lifts his own demon faced helm and takes a closer ook at the doors, it looks as though he appreciates the metal demons and takes down the minute details of how the teeth work.)

"Open says-a-me !" (after a moment if nothing happens)

"hmmmm ...Well should we knock or should I get the battering rams ready as he clenches his fists."

"Musharr if you would, please.. check for traps, Rok is allergic to poison gas, electricity and fireball traps..." :o

[The Wandering Bard]

Gabriel recognizes the Raven as a Keyed item... (meaning the item only works for specific purposes defined by the creator..) in this case, holding the raven and speaking the world Onloth, would cause the raven to activate a Remove Fear spell but only in the presences of the Lich. he also recalls that Silver is a component in many clerical spells that emit holy magic..

Mursharr finds a trap on the door near the lock and also linked pressure pads on the knockers.

the door uses pins. (good question 25xp bonus)

[Zane]

Mursharr looks over the door before stepping back from the door. "Mursharr find traps near lock and knockers. All should avoid, but Mursharr not know how else door open."

((OOC: I'll leave it to Dronn for the solution since he asked about the hinges.))

[MuslixtheMighty]

(OOC: How big are the pins? Are they able to be pulled out by hand or would some tools be needed to remove them?)

IC: "Mursharr, check out the hinges. We might not be locked out after all." Dronn says while pointing so everyone can see what he noticed.

[Zane]

Mursharr nods to the newcomer's idea and checks the hinges, trying to pull the pins out by hand first.

((OOC: Of course, pins are easiest to remove when the hinge is closed, thus the door open. So, this might be a waste of time. Where's our rogue when we need him?))

[headeast76]

Barravas says "Wait I think I can help" ooc I will post after work

[The Wandering Bard]

The pins are large, but the head of the pin is only slightly larger then the shaft. upon close inspection Mursharr notes small scrapingss under the head of the pin. Mursharr suspects that the pins might require a tool to remove. improvised or other wise.

[Zane]

((OOC: Well, I wanted to give headeast a chance to post - but he hasn't yet. So...))

Mursharr wonders who else has tried to remove the pins, but slides a dagger out of the right arm of his cloak and starts to pry it under the head of a pin and hope he has better luck then those who came before. If he is able to get he free, he moves onto another hinge.

[Valkier Silverwing]

Mursharr could you please roll a STR. Check.

(OOC: Tony (The Wandering Bard) computer is having trouble posting.. he has asked me to place this message here. Sorry for any confusion.

[Zane]

Strength check

[D'argos]

Strength check

((Rok see this and goes to assist Musharr))

"Rok help if he can..."

Strength check

[The Wandering Bard]

(ooc: woot got my posting back)

the first pin wiggles out and clangs loudly on the floor (there are 2 pins on each of the doors)

[MuslixtheMighty]

"Anyone have a spare blade I may use?" Dronn asked while walking over to the opposite door that Musharr and Rok are working on.

[Anaesthesia]

"Anyone have a spare blade I may use?" Dronn asked while walking over to the opposite door that Musharr and Rok are working on.

"Here you can borrow one of mine. I'm afraid I wouldn't have the strength to remove the pins."

[MuslixtheMighty]

"Here you can borrow one of mine. I'm afraid I wouldn't have the strength to remove the pins."

"Thank you little one." Dronn takes the offered dagger and starts working on a pin.

Str. test

[Zane]

Mursharr moves to the second pin on the door where he started and uses his nimble fingers to get the dagger in place. "Rok help Mursharr now," he says once the dagger is in place, preparing to help the big one use his muscle, and Mursharr just help a little.

((OOC: Trying to Aid Another ((DC 10)) to add +2 to Rok's str check))
Aid another strength check

[D'argos]

Mursharr moves to the second pin on the door where he started and uses his nimble fingers to get the dagger in place. "Rok help Mursharr now," he says once the dagger is in place, preparing to help the big one use his muscle, and Mursharr just help a little.

((OOC: Trying to Aid Another ((DC 10)) to add +2 to Rok's str check))
Aid another strength check

((Rok begins to work on the next ones, did multiple checks just in case there are more pins to follow))

stregnth check
strength check
strength check

[D'argos]

Ignore the aid another stregnth check. It just copied in there because of the quote.

[headeast76]

Sorry guys but my puter got sick on me and had to replace motherboard but everything's golden now.



Barravas moves to stand away from the doors falling path hefts his ax and readys to charge in and lead the assault on the fallen palidine's master.....

[dndmaster]

Gabriel is standing by waiting while the others are taking care of the hinges on the doors. Keeping an eye out for anything that may be out of sort while the others are occupied. Gabriel readies an ability if the doors fall and there is trouble.

[D'argos]

Sorry guys but my puter got sick on me and had to replace motherboard but everything's golden now.



Barravas moves to stand away from the doors falling path hefts his ax and readys to charge in and lead the assault on the fallen palidine's master.....

((After all the pins are removed Rok will try and ease down the door(s) to the ground / or roll them out of the way gently as so not to give up our element of surprise. If Barravas charges, Rok will bring up the rear guard during his turn for protection against a back attack. ))

[The Wandering Bard]

the pins are worked from the doorway and Rok moves the doors to set them aside. his strength aids him greatly and he barely makes a sound (25xp. Rok for the great idea) the party now stands before a massive throne room, it seems empty at the moment of life. the center of the room has a large dias and throne made completely of bone. above the throne shines a deep red light like a rich wine or blood.

[The Wandering Bard]

the room looks to be about 100ft. square. but the party can't see the walls because the light is very dim. (Characters with low light vision and Darkvision, can see the walls. hundereds of images depict sacrificing of humanoids to a large devil clad in spiked black armor. the face cannot be seen behind the mask, but you know that it is demonic due to the long claw like hands and the bat like wings sprouting from its shoulders.)

[dndmaster]

Gabriel relays to the others what the room looks like incase they are unable to see into the blackness.

[Zane]

"Mursharr check if safe, stay at walls." Mursharr says as he starts to slowly enter the room, checking for traps right near the doorway before fully entering, and then along the walls - staying away from the throne until there is no where else to go.
Search (trapfinding) check

[The Wandering Bard]

you see no traps in the near the door.. near the throne is a large leaver that looks to raise and lower the giant glowing crystal that is suspended above the throne.

[Anaesthesia]

Once inside the room, curiousity takes the best of her and Sparkle tries to look at almost every individual item intensely.

When she sees the large crystal overhead, she looks at it almost wistfully.

[Zane]

Mursharr finishes checking everything, and approaches the lever, looking between it and the crystal a couple times to check. He looks back to the others, "All be ready." He then reaches out, and pulls the lever to try to lower the crystal.

[Anaesthesia]

Sparkle takes a few tentative steps back, so the crystal is not directly overhead.

[Zane]

Mursharr also reaches when dealing with the lever so that he is not directly below the jewel as well.

((Didn't even think about the exact position of the jewel and lever. :D))

[The Wandering Bard]

the crystal lowers.. it now only hangs about 3ft. off the ground. the facets of the gem sparkle and shine with some sort of inner light.

[Zane]

((Just to make sure - does this crystal match the description of Durskinth?))

Mursharr looks around, as though expecting something to appear from the shadows. "Mursharr think this too easy." Taking care, Mursharr checks for traps around what is holding the crystal in place before allowing anyone to touch it.
Search(trapfinding)

[D'argos]

((Just to make sure - does this crystal match the description of Durskinth?))

Mursharr looks around, as though expecting something to appear from the shadows. "Mursharr think this too easy." Taking care, Mursharr checks for traps around what is holding the crystal in place before allowing anyone to touch it.
Search(trapfinding)


"I've got a bad feeling about this." ((Rok says in a very Han Solo voice))

[The Wandering Bard]

there are no discernable physical traps on or near the crystal.

OOC: yes the crystal looks exactly like described.

ROk also notices on his scan of the area a small number of scrap makes that lead to the western part of the room.. like something metal being dragged across the floor.

[Zane]

Finding no traps, Mursharr reaches out and collects Durskinth, placing it in his pack if nothing happens for transport back to their new friend.

((OOC: just waiting to see if it happens that easily - as I agree with Rok right now.))

[D'argos]

there are no discernable physical traps on or near the crystal.

OOC: yes the crystal looks exactly like described.

ROk also notices on his scan of the area a small number of scrap makes that lead to the western part of the room.. like something metal being dragged across the floor.

((Rok will get low to the ground and try to determine the weight of what was dragged and if there are any metal shavings Rok will use his limited blacksmithing skill if possible to try and determine what it is. (Rok is an armorsmith but knows the very basic of blacksmithing and creating metals)

"Barravas my friend, will you assist me in identifying.."

((Rok looks up suddenly and trys to light several torches throwing them all around the room trying to cast light everywhere))

[The Wandering Bard]

the scraps lead to a wall.. A mirror stands on the wall... inside you can see what look like people, but something is strange about them.. at the base of the wall is a peice of paper

[D'argos]

the scraps lead to a wall.. A mirror stands on the wall... inside you can see what look like people, but something is strange about them.. at the base of the wall is a peice of paper

Rok points out the disturbance to the rest of the party, then Rok will walk up to the mirror and try to read the piece of paper. You can aslo hear some mumblings under Rok's breath what sounds to be like a prayer. After reading the paper Rok will indirectly look at the mirror. (use a refection if he has to) or perhaps ask Sparkle if she has a compact mirror. ((Rok is extremely supersticious and still throws salt over his shoulder for good luck))

[headeast76]

Barravas studys the stonework of the wall and the mirror (Search check 1d20+3/12+3 = 15) Looking at the paper in Rok's hands, Barravas attempts to read whats written.

[The Wandering Bard]

The peice of paper rolls out.. on the page in common is written.

a reflection of the soul is a mirror to the heart... to destory evil one must vanish the evil inside themselves.. should evil try to destroy itself then it in turn will be consumed... should good be found in the reflection of ones self then evil shall perish at your hands.

[The Wandering Bard]

the wall around the mirror seems to be carved with many runes.. DC 15 Knowledge arcana or DC 15 knowledge religion to find out any information on the runes

[D'argos]

The peice of paper rolls out.. on the page in common is written.

a reflection of the soul is a mirror to the heart... to destory evil one must vanish the evil inside themselves.. should evil try to destroy itself then it in turn will be consumed... should good be found in the reflection of ones self then evil shall perish at your hands.

Barravas my friend, what do you think it means ? Is it a test ? A trap ? and why the metal shavings ? Did you notice the metal ? they moved it over here.. why ?

[Anaesthesia]

perhaps ask Sparkle if she has a compact mirror. ((Rok is extremely supersticious and still throws salt over his shoulder for good luck))

Sparkle shakes her head. "Sorry, I have no mirror."

the wall around the mirror seems to be carved with many runes.. DC 15 Knowledge arcana or DC 15 knowledge religion to find out any information on the runes

Sparkle will also look at the wall around the mirror.

Knowledge Arcana

[Zane]

Mursharr looks to see what the others are doing, and scans the room again before looking back to others. "Mursharr got crystal, where lich?"

[The Wandering Bard]

the runes appear to be holy symbols of the gods of light..though they aren't of any language you know.. some appear to be similar to ones that you do recognize though.. the symbol for Esprisor the god of the Hunt and Beasts for instance except the rune you not looks like it has an extra tail carved into it, and instead of a dark green it is painted in a blue ink.

[MuslixtheMighty]

While everyone else has their attention elsewhere, Dronn stays on guard so they are not flanked. He will not let the Liche get an open and helpless target.

[Anaesthesia]

the runes appear to be holy symbols of the gods of light..though they aren't of any language you know.. some appear to be similar to ones that you do recognize though.. the symbol for Esprisor the god of the Hunt and Beasts for instance except the rune you not looks like it has an extra tail carved into it, and instead of a dark green it is painted in a blue ink.


Sparkle relates the information to the rest of the group.

[The Wandering Bard]

now it remains to the party... does anyone look into the mirror as the note suggests? what does the party do? what are the scrapings? where is the lich?

[headeast76]

Barravas decides that if his heart is pure then so is his soul and steps to the mirror and looks into what he hopes will be just a mirror.:D

[The Wandering Bard]

As Barravas looks into the mirror the glass glows a bright golden light... the sound of many string instruments fills the air. Barravas's reflection appears in the mirror he stands before himself clad in armor of the finest quailty, in his hands rests a gleaming axe its double headed blades sparkle in the light.. the reflection moves on its own how ever a smile crosses his face before the flesh melts away leaving a leering skull.

every one in the room hears a cackling laughter. "haaahahahahaha even your petty Gods have turned there backs on you. now your soul is mine Dwarf."

To Dronn: you see the Lich appear from behind the party.. melting out of the thin air. you assume the creature has been there cloaked in invisablity the whole time.

The mirror before the Dwarf swirls black and a massive vortex begins pulling Barravas towards the mirror (basically a Gaint mirror of Soul Trapping) Barravas make a str. Check verses being pulled into the mirror.

[headeast76]

Barravas rolls some bones...(strength check 1d20+19/8+19 = 27)

[D'argos]

On Rok's turn of initiativeve of course..

"Rok knew this mirror was bad news,.." (something about the two tails, anyways Rok unable to contain himself Rages..and charges.. and well goes a little crazy)

Roaarrrrrr !

((Rok just a little bit upset about the trap and forgetting everything he knows about liches charges him and will attempt to pickup the Lich and throw him into the cursed mirror))

Rok's Initiative

stregnth check or Attack Roll to throw lich into the cursed mirror and trap him or break the mirror with the liches body or break liches body with mirror or just break something ROK ROAAAARRR just wants to throw the liche really hard at the mirror !

[D'argos]

:eek: woah !

[headeast76]

Barravas rolls some bones...(strength check 1d20+19/8+19 = 27)


oops..... my bad I used my str. score instead of my modifier, new str check (1d20+4/14+4 = 18)

[Zane]

Mursharr looks around at the voice, still wondering where the lich was. When he appears, Mursharr pulls out his bow and prepares to fire an arrow.Mursharr Initiative
However, seeing Rok moving before he can react ((Nice rolls btw)), Mursharr instead reaches into the side of his pack, pulling out one of the potions that he got in down, popping the cork off and drinking the potion. ((OOC: Potion of protection from evil))

As the potion begins to work, he loads an arrow and follows Rok and the lich, ready to fire an arrow when needed.

[The Wandering Bard]

Barravas is dragged Half way into the mirror.. part of his body sticking out from the glass.

Rok you grab the Lich who is suprised by the move and is slammed onto the mirror just above the struggling Dwarf.

Mursharr your body glows briefly in a white light as the effects of your potion take hold.

the Lich Rises to his feet. " hahaha creative for sure, you thought you could trap my soul in my own device.. but you see...this body no longer contains a soul. I was quite impressed with the device myself... it took nearly a century for me to gather the required materials.. and I have watched for several decades as people feel for the ruse.. the symbols of the divine were a dificulty.. for you see I can no longer even draw there cursed symbols. no I had to mar them enough so that their holy power would no longer effect me. a simple enough matter.. after all fer few took the time to question why each rune had something added to it. or even recognized them.. I was curious to see if your little friend would put the clues together but my ruse still worked.. hahahahaha (the lich laughs coldly as its mad skulls jaw works up and down.

init. Lich

[Anaesthesia]

Sparkle Initative

Sparkle unsheaths her rapier, holding it defensively.

[The Wandering Bard]

Initiative so far:

Rok : 23
Mursharr : 18
Sparkle : 17
The Lich : 17
Barravas: 14

[headeast76]

Barravas init. 1d20+4/10+4 = 14

[D'argos]

((Just waiting on other's initiative roll.))

[The Wandering Bard]

still waiting for Gab's and Dronns Initiatives please :)

[The Wandering Bard]

OK... The others can roll initaitive when ever they check back in...

the Lich raises his hand in the air and a large opal ring on its left hand winks a sickly green light. a massive vortex opens on the other side of the room and 4 imps step through the portal. in the liches other hand is a small black knife. whispering a word (free action) a small dark brown buckler floats around the Liches body.

[D'argos]

((Rok seeing his friend in trouble, ignores the lich for now and runs up to Barravas and attempts to get him free))

"Quit playing around" he grumbles, "We need you in this fight friend"

Stregnth check if needed

[The Wandering Bard]

Barravas please make a Str. Check and add +4 for Rok's aid.

[The Wandering Bard]

Mursharr and Sparkle are up. Barravas's turn will be a STR. check or be pulled closer to the mirror.

[Zane]

Mursharr and Sparkle are up. Barravas's turn will be a STR. check or be pulled closer to the mirror.
((OOC: Sorry, wasn't positive about the initiative turn where we were.))

Mursharr draws up his bow, but with a glance at the lich and his buckler, Mursharr turns to aim at one of the imps. As he fires his arrow, Mursharr is moving to the side to be in a different place then where the arrow came from.
((Note: since I'm not sure the actual spacing in the room, if Mursharr was within 30 feet of the imps, add 1 to both attack and damage.))Attack and damage

[headeast76]

Barravas pulls with all his might grunting and heaving. (Strength check 1d20+4/13+4 = 17+4 = 21)

[Anaesthesia]

Sparkle will try to attack one of the imps with her rapier.

Attack
Damage

[The Wandering Bard]

Barravas slides a little more into the mirror, its metallic face shimmering like a pool of water ripples gliding across the surface.

Sparkle your rapier spears one of the imps the reddish creature hisses and falls limp on the blade or your sword.

Mursharr your arrow also claims the life of another imp.

IMP1 initative
Imp2 Init.

Rok : 23
Mursharr : 18
Sparkle : 17
The Lich : 17
Barravas: 14

[The Wandering Bard]

the Lich smiles wickedly with another twist of the ring on his hand (free action) another gate appears. A massive form begins pulling itself through the dimensional doorway.

With a quick hand gesture and muttered words the Lich opens its hand holding the black dagger, the blade falls for a second before rising in the air swishing and swirling as if guided by an invisible hand.

Turns until Demonic incursion

(Barravas is up. Followed by the summoned imps)

[headeast76]

Barravas struggles against the suction and screams " Use the dust and other stuff now !!!! " (Strength check 1d20+4/19+4 = 23).

[D'argos]

Barravas struggles against the suction and screams " Use the dust and other stuff now !!!! " (Strength check 1d20+4/19+4 = 23).

Rok will continue to aid Barravas, if he is able to point his hand in thier general direction.. Rok will use his ring's ability Kelgores Firebolt at the nearest Imp, unless of course that would lossen the grip he has on the dwarf.

"Com on you D*mn'd dorf, put some might into it, I bet if there was ale on this side you'd be a fightin 'arder" ((Rok says a prayer, and pulls the dwarf with everything he has got))

[The Wandering Bard]

The bolt tears through the imp blasting it to nothingness.

Barravas Pops out of the mirror with a loud sucking sound followed by a pop. as the dwarf collaspes on the hard ground the mirror shatters into a million fragments. a loud scream emmits through the air. as each peice of glass spins like an out of control whirlwind. and vanishes after a few seconds, in its place a nearly two dozen armed and armored beings stand in its place and along the wall. as one they blink away, there ghostly remains vanishing like mists in the wind.

[The Wandering Bard]

the last imp shrieks and charges Sparkle

Imp attack roll
Imp damage

[The Wandering Bard]

Murrsharr and Sparkle your go. :)

[Anaesthesia]

Will be attacking the imp (who attacked her).

Attack
Damage

[Zane]

Mursharr sees Sparkle handling the last imp, so instead he moves around the wall, getting to the lich's right side, where he had been holding his dagger just a moment before. In one quick motion, he raises his bow and fires an arrow at the lich. Attack and damage

[D'argos]

((Roks AoO against the Imp that attacked sparkle ...On a 11+ it hits.. if below that ignore the results below))

Possible AoO need 11+
Attack Roll
Damage

[The Wandering Bard]

Rok slams the imp into a pile of oozing flesh. (Sparkle if you would like to make another action as Rok finished the imp off before your attack feel free.)

the Lich has been in deep concentration as the party fought off the imps. as the party looks his body has turned a gray sheen like the floors, though he still moves like he the skin hasn't changed his mobility.

*Five rounds until Demon Incursion*

[The Wandering Bard]

(I will pause the game until Monday for thanksgiving. Please feel free to add what you like here, or chat about your tactics over the break if you so wish. Have a Great thanksgiving and Thanks for the great game so far. )