Episode 66

[Bynw]

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[19:31:24] <.Bynw> **
[19:31:26] <.Bynw> ** "The World Changes" - Session 66
[19:31:28] <.Bynw> **
[19:31:29] <.Bynw> ** Begnning previous session recap
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[19:31:34] <.Bynw> **
[19:31:35] <.Bynw> ** A pressing darkness falls on those
[19:31:37] <.Bynw> ** within the confines of the ruined
[19:31:38] <.Bynw> ** Valimarian temple.
[19:31:40] <.Bynw> **
[19:31:41] <.Bynw> ** The priests have finished their ritual
[19:31:43] <.Bynw> ** and the Lich-King Michael of Utha has
[19:31:44] <.Bynw> ** arrived to claim the power of the 
[19:31:46] <.Bynw> ** ancient Valimarian temple Bloodpool
[19:31:47] <.Bynw> ** for his own.
[19:31:49] <.Bynw> **
[19:31:50] <.Bynw> ** Before Michael reaches the alter at
[19:31:52] <.Bynw> ** the Eastern point of the Bloodpool,
[19:31:53] <.Bynw> ** the vampire, Ezchiel leaps into the
[19:31:55] <.Bynw> ** pool of blood to claim its powers.
[19:31:56] <.Bynw> **
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[19:32:01] <.Bynw> ** End of previous session recap
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[19:32:24] * +Paladin reloads his pistol, as quickly as possible!
[19:33:11] <+Bredock> ((Map?))
[19:33:21] <+Paladin> (( brb ))
[19:33:23] <.Bynw> * the green glow of the Warded duel arcane still remains on the steps of the dias leading up to the large pool - what is happening within is anyone's guess, but since the ward still stands both combatants survive
[19:33:58] <.Bynw> (( www.teara-adan.com/bpool.jpg ))
[19:34:15] <+James> @@ Dammit, Alec was supposed to be with us now. @@
[19:34:26] <+Bredock> ((key?))
[19:34:48] * Zombus has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)
[19:35:37] <+Paladin> (( back ))
[19:35:45] <.Bynw> (( the A is where the ward is now that hold alec and the vampire jacob ... the P's were the priest originally ... they have since moved to the alter at the far east of the blood pool (which is the top of the map) the pc's are all about the western edge in various locals )
[19:36:43] * +Paladin glances at the Blood Pool as he reloads..
[19:37:08] <.Bynw> * the priests and the lich with them appear momentarilly stunned at the event and watch the bloodpool for any signs of movement, yet it remains still
[19:37:24] * +James watches and waits as well
[19:37:36] <+Paladin> "Get ready for it boys.. that thing is coming back up!"
[19:37:52] * +T_Shaw says a silent prayer and readies my Star Sword.
[19:37:59] <+Bredock> "I'm ready"
[19:38:04] * +James still has his silvered scimitar in hand and ready
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[19:39:14] * +Paladin flips the cylinder of his pistol closed.. and holds it out ready to fire on whatever comes up out of the pool..
[19:40:05] <.Bynw> *one of the priests kneels before the lich, his head bowed in respect and honor*
[19:40:13] <+Paladin> "You!" :: Paladin calls out to the Utha Priests ::
[19:40:30] <+Paladin> "Whats going to happen?"
[19:40:37] <+Bredock> ((I'm right next to paladin right?))
[19:40:40] * +Paladin yells to the priests
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[19:41:54] <+Paladin> "Will you say 'Truce', you Utha?" :: Paladin shouts to the Priests ::
[19:42:07] <.Bynw> *the priest then stands, ignoring the outburst from below, he proceeds to lie down on the stone slab at the alter, his face downward*
[19:42:14] <+Bredock> ((Are we still in an init phasy thing?))
[19:42:41] <.Bynw> (( inits are wide open, the moment anyone takes combative actions new inits will be rolled ))
[19:43:02] <.Bynw> ?? anyone know Valmari ??
[19:43:06] * +Paladin walks quickly to the Sacrificial Altar..
[19:43:14] <+Paladin> !! no !!
[19:43:15] <+Bredock> ((all right... can we see micheal?))
[19:43:27] <+Bredock> !! nop !!
[19:43:28] <+James> ((me stomps on Paladin's foot to start inits))
[19:43:40] * Kesh has left #Teara-Adan
[19:45:23] <+James> ((Shaw does.))
[19:45:50] <.Bynw> !! walking it will take you 9 rounds to reach the alter point from the duel arcane ward 
[19:46:13] <+Paladin> !! hustle !!
[19:46:35] <+James> ::whispers:: "Psst, where are you going, Paladin??"
[19:46:40] <.Bynw> *the lich utters something in Valmari*
[19:46:45] * +T_Shaw hustles
[19:46:52] <+Paladin> "To try and save our asses, James"
[19:47:24] <+T_Shaw> "And somebody has to have Paladin's back."
[19:47:27] <+Paladin> "We need Alec.. and I need to buy time"
[19:47:39] * +Paladin says to James over his shoulder
[19:47:57] <+James> "I'll stay hehe to cure Alec after the duel."
[19:48:14] <+Bredock> "I'll take paladin's back"
[19:48:17] <+Bredock> ((brb))
[19:48:25] <+Paladin> "So be it..." ::  hustles off towars the Altar ::
[19:48:32] <.Bynw> *the other priest begin chatting*
[19:48:47] <+Paladin> ?? chanting ??
[19:48:55] <+James> ((chatting or chanting?))
[19:49:04] <.Bynw> (( chanting ))
[19:49:25] <.Bynw> !! get there in half the time now Paladin
[19:49:34] <+Paladin> !! k !!
[19:49:44] * +James uses the dome as cover from the priests if possible.
[19:50:10] * +Paladin holds his guns up in a non-threating manner as he approaches the altar
[19:50:46] <+Paladin> |_o_|
[19:51:15] <.Bynw> *the lich draws out a large and ornate blade and thrusts it into the side of the priest lying on the alter slab
[19:51:22] * +Bredock keeps his swords sheathed as he walks with Paladin
[19:52:32] * +T_Shaw puts away the Star Sword and walks behind Bredock
[19:52:48] * Kagi has left #Teara-Adan
[19:52:54] <.Bynw> *one of the priests who is chanting picks up an executioner's axe and swings it down, taking the head off his fellow priest*
[19:53:23] <.Bynw> *the head rolls into the pool of blood, and slowly sinks out of sight*
[19:53:36] <+Paladin> "You.. you ugly s.o.b." :: speaking to the Lich ::
[19:53:49] * Nym has joined #Teara-Adan
[19:54:02] <.Bynw> *the lich removes the blade from the now, dead priest's side and his blood is drained into a waiting cup
[19:54:10] * Bynw sets mode: +v Nym
[19:54:57] * +Nym enters the chamber in a rush. His hood pulled up and eyes glowing dark green with hand-fire from the depths of his cloak
[19:55:20] <.Bynw> *the lich turns towards the approaching adventures and smiles with his pointy teeth and drinks from the cup watching them get closer*
[19:55:25] <+James> @d20+7 for spot
[19:55:30] <.Bynw> @dice
[19:55:34] <+James> @roll d20+7 for spot
[19:55:34] <+BoxCars> James: 1d20+7 = ( 2+7 ) = 9 for spot
[19:55:44] <.Bynw> (probably missed that)
[19:55:48] * +James fails to notice Nym
[19:56:33] <+Nym> ::Appraises the situation quickly and raises his voice:: "TO ME! TO ME!"
[19:56:39] <+Paladin> "The leech... he lept in.. to steal your power." :: to the Lich ::
[19:56:48] <.Bynw> *he hands the cup to the remaining priests who drink from it in turn, when the 2nd priests finishes, the chanting stops and Paladin and the others are within 10' of the priests*
[19:57:02] * +James stares. "Nym!"
[19:57:14] * +Nym growns at the mention that a Vampire has entered the blood pool
[19:57:19] * +T_Shaw turns with a puzzled look. "Nym?"
[19:57:39] * +Paladin stares intently at the thing (Lich) in front of himself
[19:57:46] * +Bredock "Nym?!?!"
[19:58:10] * +James leaves the cover of the dome and goes to Nym.
[19:58:11] * +Nym draws his Star sword in a flash of dark green and smiles
[19:58:35] <.Bynw> *the lich ignores the mortal who stands near him, and dips a white cloth into the remaining blood in the cup and then dabs it on the forheads of the 2 priests and then himself, and they resume their chanting*
[19:59:07] * +Paladin levels his guns at the priests
[19:59:21] * +Bredock turns around and helps Paladin
[19:59:28] <+James> "Nym, Alec and one of the vampires are under the duel wards, and another vampire is in the pool.  And as you can see, the summoning was successful."
[20:00:10] <+Paladin> "What are you thinking , you bastards..."
[20:00:23] <+Nym> ::Stares off at Paladin and Bredock:: @@::To Paladin:: "Move back, retreat. Before you are caught in the middle!"@@
[20:00:43] * +Paladin runs away back the way he came!
[20:01:00] <+Bredock> "Where are you going??"
[20:01:06] <+Paladin> Bredock! follow me!"
[20:01:18] * +Bredock follows Paladin
[20:01:34] <.Bynw> *the body of the slain priests bursts into flames as the others continue their chanting, growing in tempo as the body burns intune with their chants*
[20:01:40] * +T_Shaw follows Bredock and Paladin
[20:02:08] <+Nym> ::To James, his voice low now:: "Let these two do our work for us. The Leech is here to destroy Michael, you see how this works to our advantage?"
[20:02:50] * +James nods.
[20:03:58] * +Paladin stops at 20 paces.. turns, and fires on the priests!
[20:04:58] <.Bynw> roll
[20:05:33] * +Bredock quick draws his rifle in response to the shot
[20:05:34] <+Paladin> @roll d20+16+2d6 for a valorous to hit roll
[20:05:35] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+16+2d6 = ( 15+16+1+4 ) = 36 for a valorous to hit roll
[20:05:42] <+Nym> ::Dark green hand-fire bursts to life next to Nym and takes the outlined form of a young teen, perhaps ten or twelve in years, it's sex is hard to define::
[20:05:56] <+Paladin> @roll d20+10+2d6
[20:05:56] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+10+2d6 = ( 2+10+6+3 ) = 21
[20:06:11] <.Bynw> (thats a hit)
[20:06:18] <+Nym> ::The child:: "Nym, the leech...he has already entered the pool..." 
[20:06:35] * +Nym eyes the child
[20:06:41] <+Paladin> @roll 2d6+5
[20:06:41] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 2d6+5 = ( 3+4+5 ) = 12
[20:06:54] <+Nym> "I know, stay here and defend me."
[20:07:10] <+James> "Who is that?"
[20:07:13] <+Nym> ::the child bursts into nothingness and is gone from sight::
[20:07:17] <+Paladin> (( second hit, miss or hit? ))
[20:07:22] * +Nym smiles to James
[20:07:31] <.Bynw> (( miss for the 2nd ))
[20:07:37] <+Paladin> (( k ))
[20:07:48] <+Nym> "No time to explain now."
[20:08:01] <+James> "Okay"
[20:08:08] * +Paladin turns, and retreats a bit farther.. 10 more paces
[20:08:13] <.Bynw> *the attack is not enough to kill the priest but he is knocked back and his chanting stops*
[20:08:17] <.Bynw> !! init rolls
[20:08:34] <+Paladin> @roll 1d20+6
[20:08:34] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+6 = ( 5+6 ) = 11
[20:08:41] <+James> @roll d20+2 for init
[20:08:41] <+BoxCars> James: 1d20+2 = ( 15+2 ) = 17 for init
[20:08:48] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+4
[20:08:48] <+BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+4 = ( 1+4 ) = 5
[20:08:51] <+Nym> @roll 1d20+7
[20:08:51] <+BoxCars> Nym: 1d20+7 = ( 2+7 ) = 9
[20:09:23] <+Bredock> @roll d20+6
[20:09:23] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+6 = ( 18+6 ) = 24
[20:09:45] <+Paladin> (( good roll otter ! ))
[20:09:53] <+Bredock> ((woot))
[20:10:10] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+4 for uthani
[20:10:10] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+4 = ( 4+4 ) = 8 for uthani
[20:10:32] <+T_Shaw> (( That was a Rich roll, Bynw. LOL ))
[20:11:22] <.Bynw> !! Bredock, action
[20:11:53] * +Bredock quikly draws his rifle and takes a shot at the priest
[20:12:01] <+Bredock> ((using quickdraw feat))
[20:12:23] <+Bredock> @roll d20+13
[20:12:23] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+13 = ( 13+13 ) = 26
[20:12:46] <.Bynw> !! hit, dmg
[20:12:50] * +Paladin looks at Bredock's rifle..
[20:12:57] <+Bredock> @roll 1d12
[20:12:57] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d12 = ( 8 ) = 8
[20:13:20] <+Bredock> ?? do rifles need to be reloaded after every shot??
[20:13:29] <.Bynw> (( no, yours doesnt ))
[20:14:04] <+Bredock> !! Then Ill change it to a full attack !!
[20:14:26] <+Bredock> @roll d20+8
[20:14:26] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+8 = ( 18+8 ) = 26
[20:14:33] <.Bynw> (( ok, another hit ))
[20:14:34] <+Bredock> @roll 1d12
[20:14:35] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d12 = ( 12 ) = 12
[20:14:51] <+Bredock> ((score!))
[20:15:10] <+Paladin> (( fna dude))
[20:16:07] <.Bynw> *both priests still live, but have stopped chanting as they recover themselves. the lich continues to chat as the body burns on the alter*
[20:16:13] <.Bynw> !! james, action
[20:17:19] * +James speaks softly in Druid as he passes his hands over his body in simulation of tree bark.
[20:18:25] <.Bynw> !! Paladin, action
[20:19:00] * +Paladin moves forward and fires again at the priest
[20:19:13] <+Paladin> @roll d20+16
[20:19:14] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+16 = ( 12+16 ) = 28
[20:19:14] <+Paladin> @roll d20+10
[20:19:14] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+10 = ( 14+10 ) = 24
[20:19:35] <.Bynw> (( which one, lets say priest a, or b (a being the one you intially fired at and b being the one Bredock attacked))
[20:19:42] <+Paladin> A
[20:19:59] <.Bynw> !! both hit, dmg
[20:20:02] * +Paladin watches the bullets rip into the man's body
[20:20:18] <+Paladin> @roll 2d6+5
[20:20:19] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 2d6+5 = ( 3+6+5 ) = 14
[20:20:37] <+Paladin> (( 1d6 ? ))
[20:20:48] <.Bynw> !! yes
[20:20:55] <+Paladin> @roll 1d6
[20:20:55] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d6 = ( 3 ) = 3
[20:21:06] <+Paladin> @roll 2d6+5
[20:21:07] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 2d6+5 = ( 5+5+5 ) = 15
[20:21:36] <+James> ((Does he get a bonus for three of a kind??))
[20:21:46] <.Bynw> (( no ))
[20:21:47] * +Paladin blows the smoke from his barrel...
[20:22:07] <+Paladin> (( thanks anyways Andy ))
[20:22:20] <.Bynw> !! Nym, action
[20:22:37] <+Nym> ::Waiting until the gunshots from Bredock and Paladin ring-out and he can be heard, his voice pitched to only be heard by those near to him:: "Everyone stop fighting them! Retreat. The leech will be back soon and powerfull enough to do battle with Michael, but if you continue they will BOTH turn on us! Move back, wait until only one of them stands, them resume!"
[20:22:38] <+Paladin> (( he still standing ?? ))
[20:23:18] <.Bynw> *all the the Uthani are still alive
[20:23:20] * +Paladin turns.. and recognizing Nym's voice, complies !
[20:23:33] <+Nym> ::Puts his hand on Paladin's shoulder and motions to move back with his head as he does so himself::
[20:23:48] * +Paladin follows Nym
[20:23:48] * +James follows Nym
[20:23:59] * +Bredock follows the party
[20:24:06] <+Paladin> "Where the hell did you come from??" :: to Nym ::
[20:24:22] <+Paladin> "I thought you were speaking to me from the grave.."
[20:24:45] <.Bynw> *as Nym's voice echos into the chamber, the green ward surrounding Alec and the vampire Jacob shatters as if made of glass and the shards dissolve as they touch the ground ..
[20:24:57] <+Nym> ::Moves to the door to the blood pool chamber as he answers Paladin he rubs at the scar on his neck:: "Funny I've heard that one before..."
[20:25:16] * +James looks to see if Alec or Jacob survives
[20:25:21] * +Paladin grins at Nym.. but looks at the Ward as it breaks down
[20:25:43] <+Paladin> "We arent dead yet."
[20:25:47] <+Nym> ::Tenses and readies himself for the worst::
[20:26:31] * +Paladin reloads
[20:26:53] <+Paladin> (( 4 rounds only ))
[20:26:59] <.Bynw> *there is a blackened and chard body lying at the feet of another .. who is soaked in sweat and blood as he looks up towards the fleeing adventures ... it is Alec who stands still**
[20:27:00] <+Paladin> (( thats bullets ))
[20:27:31] * +James runs to Alec
[20:27:34] * +Bredock breathes a sigh of relief
[20:27:43] <+Nym> ::Smiles despite himself::
[20:27:50] <+James> "Alec, this way.  I'll help you."
[20:28:00] <+Paladin> "Its good to see you again Nym.. Alec too."
[20:28:13] <.Bynw> *alec appears to be abit out of sorts*
[20:28:38] * +Paladin motions to Alec as he speaks to Nym.
[20:28:56] <+Paladin> "Whats your plan, Nym?"
[20:28:58] <+James> "Nym is back.  Hurry, I'll cure you when we're out of the room here."
[20:29:31] <.Bynw> *alec* "Nym? ... back?" *he follows, half stumbling after James*
[20:29:51] * +James helps Alec walk.
[20:30:01] <+Paladin> ?? I suppose we are on the western side of the room still ??
[20:30:08] <+Nym> ::Smiles:: "Stay alive and non-furry...long story."
[20:30:12] <.Bynw> *the priests rejoin the chanting of their Lich king and the body of the slain priests begins to burn brighter*
[20:30:37] <.Bynw> !! any action Shaw or is everyone retreating to the door?
[20:30:45] <+Nym> ::Looks to the lich's group as he talks quickly and quietly::
[20:31:33] <+Paladin> !! hold please, Bynw !!
[20:31:45] <+Nym> "We wait, let the Leech come. He is here for power and will be drawn into battle with Michael I hope."
[20:31:50] <.Bynw>  (k, just gonna do some flavor text )
[20:32:21] <+Paladin> "should we exit the chamber, Nym?"
[20:32:27] <+Bredock> ?? 
[20:33:00] <+Bredock> ?? Do you know how many rounds the "Light Rifle" can hold. Its not listed under the forum post ??
[20:33:14] <+Nym> "We take out who ever wins." ::Looks to Paladin:: "I think it might be wise for now, we can keep an eye on the battle from safety."
[20:33:26] * +Paladin nods to Nym
[20:33:28] <.Bynw> !! Bredock, say 8 
[20:33:42] <+Bredock> (( thanks))
[20:34:01] <.Bynw> *at the doorway to the chamber, lies the headless body of one of the other leeches, that Shaw decapitated eariler and the body of a uthani officer, an arrow in one of his eyes*
[20:34:27] <+Paladin> 'poor bastards'
[20:34:42] <+Nym> ::Steps over the corpses and pens the door and exits while keeping an eye on Michael and holding the door open for the others::
[20:34:59] <+Paladin> 'no sense in taking chances.. Bredock.. behead him."
[20:34:59] * +James helps Alec into the corridor.
[20:34:59] <.Bynw> !! spot check for all 
[20:35:23] <+James> @roll d20+7 for spot
[20:35:24] <.Bynw> !! a rapier isnt a good beheading weapon
[20:35:24] <+BoxCars> James: 1d20+7 = ( 11+7 ) = 18 for spot
[20:35:24] <+Paladin> @roll 1d20+5
[20:35:25] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+5 = ( 1+5 ) = 6
[20:35:30] <+Nym> @roll d20+9
[20:35:30] <+BoxCars> Nym: 1d20+9 = ( 4+9 ) = 13
[20:35:38] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+2
[20:35:39] <+BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+2 = ( 6+2 ) = 8
[20:36:00] * +Paladin looks up into the ceiling... seemingly, at nothing
[20:36:55] <+Bredock> @roll d20+9
[20:36:56] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+9 = ( 1+9 ) = 10
[20:37:43] <+James> ::whispers:: "Something's coming out of the pool.  It might be Ezchiel."
[20:38:17] * +Paladin takes out the sword he picked up earler and wacks off the officer's head
[20:38:43] <.Bynw> *the officers head tumbles to the floor with a thud*
[20:38:56] <+Nym> ??Do I have any notion what those priest's chanting is about??
[20:39:02] * +Paladin tosses the sword away
[20:39:27] <+Nym> "Move, move. It would be well if the leech thinks we are gone."
[20:39:46] * +Paladin backs out of the chamber
[20:40:25] * +James helps Alec into the corridor.
[20:40:41] <.Bynw> *the humanoid form crawls out on the edge of the pool .. soaked in blood, spilling it over the pool's surrounding dias
[20:41:22] * +Bredock follows the group
[20:41:42] <+Nym> ::Once everyone is out he closes the door, but not completly. He jams the officers arm in the way so the door can not close completly, and stand out of sight; still holding the door open as well::
[20:41:46] <+Paladin> "Close the doors.. "
[20:42:20] <+Paladin> "we arent meant to see this.."
[20:42:41] * +Paladin crosses himself
[20:43:36] <.Bynw> *the sound of the chanting stops ... castings an unbearable silence over the chamber*
[20:43:39] * +T_Shaw crosses himself and says a silent prayer
[20:43:50] * +James helps Alec to sit.
[20:44:28] * +Paladin stands still.. only the dripping of some sweat causes him to move to blink.
[20:44:52] * +James motions over Alec as he speaks as softly as possible in Druid.
[20:45:01] <+Nym> ::Stands quietly, his hand holding the door, but out of line of sight::
[20:45:16] <+James> @roll 3d8+7 for curing Alec
[20:45:16] <+BoxCars> James: 3d8+7 = ( 4+6+6+7 ) = 23 for curing Alec
[20:45:20] <.Bynw> *Alec* "That ... creature ... was  ... evil"
[20:46:02] <+Paladin> "We are lucky to be alive, Alec."
[20:46:28] <+Nym> ::Makes a shushing motion to everyone::
[20:46:46] <+James> ::whispers:: "Now rest until we need to fight again, Master Alec."
[20:47:27] * +Paladin stands as still as a statue.. saying nothing, only listening.
[20:47:58] <.Bynw> *the sound of a loud growl can be heard from within the chamber, something that no human could make ... and then a short scream which is cut off in the middle, that could only be made by a man in utter terror ... *
[20:49:04] <+T_Shaw> "Be on your guards."
[20:49:34] * +Paladin flinches slightly, to show Master Shaw his twin pistols gripped in each hand.
[20:49:55] <+James> ::whispers to Bredock:: "You might want to give Master Alec one of your heal potions if you can spare one.  He still looks pretty bad."
[20:52:26] <+Bredock> "Sounds good."
[20:52:47] * +Bredock gets into his belt pouch and oulls out a potion for Alec
[20:52:54] <+Bredock> pulls*
[20:53:09] * +Bredock gives the potion to Alec to take
[20:53:17] <.Bynw> (( roll it for me ))
[20:53:41] <+Bredock> @roll 1d8+1
[20:53:42] <+BoxCars> Bredock: 1d8+1 = ( 4+1 ) = 5
[20:54:03] <+Bredock> ((Potion of Cure Light Wounds))
[20:54:04] <+Nym> ::Makes a hand motion to keep the noise down, whispering:: "They are circling one another, pray they do not join forces to exterminate us first."
[20:54:06] <.Bynw> *alec drinks from the potions bottle and lets the healing effects of it wash over him*
[20:54:20] * +James shuts up
[20:59:01] * +Paladin wishes he had his rifle and shotgun
[20:59:54] <+Paladin> (( only thinking to himself ))
[21:00:05] * +T_Shaw scans the room looking for any undue activity
[21:00:51] <.Bynw> *the murrering of the uthani can be heard, as the lich again speaks, to soft to hear outside of the chamber*
[21:02:09] * +Paladin thinks about a girl he once knew.. and how much he cared for her...
[21:02:22] <+Nym> "He is trying to make peace with the lich..."
[21:02:33] <+Nym> *lich=leech
[21:02:43] <+Paladin> "April" :: he whispers ::
[21:04:30] * +Paladin grips the handles of his guns even tighter
[21:04:33] <+Nym> ::Smiles to himself:: "The leech attacks...."
[21:05:58] * +Paladin looks at Nym from under his wide brimmed hat with eyes full of hate.
[21:06:15] * Ryeuken has joined #Teara-Adan
[21:06:18] <Ryeuken> u kill me
[21:06:21] * Ryeuken has left #Teara-Adan
[21:06:34] <.Bynw> *the sounds of some sort of combat or scuffle can be heard from within the chamber beyond
[21:06:34] <+T_Shaw> (( Okay, that was freaky ))
[21:06:52] <+Paladin> ::whispers to Nym :: "I hope they kill each other Nym"
[21:07:29] * +Bredock whispers "If they don't we will have to kill the survivor."
[21:07:41] * +James nods
[21:08:15] <+Nym> ::Smiles:: "Hope so too my friend, but many is the slip between the cup and a lip."
* Retrieving #Teara-Adan modes...
[21:08:35] * Bynw sets mode: +m
[21:08:57] * +Paladin smiles back, and holds up his gun-hand, clicking back the hammer.
[21:09:38] * +T_Shaw turns to Nym.
[21:09:46] <+T_Shaw> "It's good to have you back, Master Nym."
[21:10:34] <+Paladin> "Aye.. whatever happens from this point, its been a fine service I've had with you all."
[21:10:35] <+Nym> ::Smiles to Master Shaw:: "Good to be back, and less furry."
[21:11:00] * +T_Shaw looks down at Paladin. "You're not dead yet, my friend."
[21:11:49] <+Paladin> "Here's to none of us being dead, Master Shaw" :: tips his hat with the tip of his revolver to Shaw ::
[21:12:28] <+Nym> ::Whispering:: "The Leech moves to intercept the last Priest." ::Looks a bit amazed:: "The Priest is deadly..."
[21:13:10] <+Paladin> "I put four bullets in him.. "
[21:14:52] <+Nym> ::Looks really amazed at Paladin's answer:: "He is holding his own for now, Michael is directing, saving his strength..."
[21:16:48] <+Paladin> "He should be dead."
* Retrieving #Teara-Adan modes...
[21:18:38] * Bynw sets mode: -m
[21:18:39] <+T_Shaw> "When dealing with the supernatural, things like 'should' don't ever mean 'are.'"
[21:18:59] <+Nym> ::Nods and whispers:: "He is good, both a Master Mentalist and a Sorcerer of repute..."
[21:20:21] <+Paladin> "He will be good when he is dead."
[21:20:38] * +Paladin sneers towards the double doors.
[21:20:46] <+Nym> ::Seems thoughtful for a moment::
[21:22:20] <+Nym> ::whispers:: "It is dawn or close to it outside, yes? If we work together, join together all of us, we might be able to pull down just a section of the ceiling and let daylight in I think."
[21:22:42] <+T_Shaw> "A good idea, Nym, if we can pull it off."
[21:22:56] <+Nym> "Though I don't know if the Leech is too powerful now to be killed in that way."
[21:23:11] <+James> "Will that hurt Michael, too?  I thought he was winning."
[21:25:01] <+Paladin> "the survival of thousands are at steak here.. anything that can give us the advantage should be considered."
[21:25:29] <+James> "Yes, but our advantage is to keep the odds even."
[21:25:58] <+James> "If we help the winning side, our task will be harder."
[21:26:29] <+Nym> ::seems too be listening to something or someone else:: "We are trying..."
[21:26:45] * +Paladin stares at James with a look of chagrin
[21:27:16] <+Nym> ::Smiles:: "The odds are even now, the priest had an unfortunate accident"
[21:27:27] <+Paladin> "I dont like standing here doing nothing..."
[21:27:34] <+James> "Excellent."
[21:28:29] <+T_Shaw> "You prefer being attacked, Paladin?" :: winking ::
[21:29:10] <+Paladin> "Hehehe.. no, I prefere killing my enemy."
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[21:29:31] <+Nym> ::Voice Low and to Alec:: "Do you still wish to be King? Do you still wish to risk a duel arcane with Michael?"
[21:30:15] <+Nym> "Do you have the reserve to try Uncle?"
[21:30:26] <.Bynw> *alec rises* "I do not wish to sit here ..." *he pauses and looks around staring off into the darkness* "... we must do something, and must do it now."
[21:30:49] <+Paladin> "my kind of man.. "
[21:31:13] <+James> "I like Nym's plan.  Wait till one is dead and the other is weakened."
[21:31:50] <+T_Shaw> "It's tactically sound, unless one of them has no trouble defeating the other."
[21:32:03] <+Paladin> "attack both, and the confusion will divide them?
[21:32:14] <+Paladin> "
[21:32:24] <+James> "Even if one defeats the other easily, waiting eliminates one threat."
[21:32:31] <+Paladin> (( brb ))
[21:32:50] <+Nym> "No, wait until it is done. Shawplease stop Alec. This is a crucial time!"
[21:33:42] <+Nym> "You will have your chance Alec, but now is not the time. Not quiet yet."
[21:34:02] <+James> "At worst, waiting leaves us with one strong opponent instead of two.  At best, it leaves us with one dead and the other already mortally wounded."
[21:34:19] <+Nym> "Not unless you plan to join in a duel arcane immediatly..."
[21:34:48] <.Bynw> "Nym" *Alec says* "Michael has mastered the art of teleportation. He doesn't require a transfer portal."
[21:35:46] <+Nym> ::Nods:: "I understand, but we must risk our lives for you. Your crown should have a price i think."
[21:36:55] <+Nym> "I ask for Freedom for Florintine. You will make sure no influence comes from Utha anymore, so long as you hold the crown. The rest may ask what they will."
[21:37:01] <+T_Shaw> "Agreed, Nym. If we fall today, we must make it count for something."
[21:37:31] <+Nym> "Agree Alec and we will take the Leech."
[21:38:15] <+Nym> "The rest have requests I'm sure. You must grant resonable boons in exchange for our favor. Do you Agree?"
[21:38:27] <+James> "I don't have enough to offer in combat to really ask for anything."
[21:38:34] <.Bynw> "Florantine has wished its freedom for sometime. Adan is not the only nation it wars with, you can have it."
[21:38:53] <+Paladin> "Halifax is close to the Utha lands as well.."
[21:39:05] <+Nym> ::Nods:: "You have my favor."
[21:39:22] <.Bynw> *Alec turns to Paladin* "Your geography needs some lessons there my friend."
[21:39:51] <+Nym> "A truce with the new empire so long as you hold the crown. Good enough Paladin?"
[21:40:22] <+Paladin> "It lies closer than Adan, Alec.. they would fall first if the Utha made a move over-land."
[21:40:31] <.Bynw> *Alec looks into the darkness of the alcove once again ..*
[21:41:02] <+Paladin> "Good enough"
[21:42:19] <+Nym> ::Shakes his head at Alec:: "We must move quickly. Alec do you agree to Paladin and  grant Boons to the others, so long as they are resonable? Agree and we move."
[21:42:28] * +Paladin looks oddly at Alec.
[21:42:52] <.Bynw> *Alec* "You will all see a change within Utha after this day is over."
[21:43:23] <+Nym> "You agree then to our terms, they are not unresonable?"
[21:43:42] <.Bynw> "Not at all. I want this ... "
[21:44:28] <+Nym> ::Extends his hand to Alec to shake on it and seal the bargain::
[21:46:18] * +Paladin nods at the bond between the men'
[21:46:49] <.Bynw> *Alec returns the shake and again stares off into the distance* "Lars ... why am I thinking about that lapdog of yours Nym." *shrugs* "His, talents with attacking first might be useful ..."
[21:47:31] * +Paladin furrows his brow.. "who?"
[21:47:34] <+Bredock> "I think anybody's talents could be useful"
[21:48:12] <+Nym> ::Chuckles:: "Maybe you rightly fear his power Alec. He was brutal, but sadly to quick to anger."
[21:49:28] <+Nym> ::Extends his arms to everyone else:: "We move, Alec joins Michael in a duel arcane. We join together, share strength and pull an opening in the ceiling against the Leech, agreed?"
[21:50:12] <+Nym> "I can move much and will throw my entire will into the task. I think we can do it."
[21:50:43] * +T_Shaw nods to Nym.
[21:50:57] <+Bredock> "I will do as much as I can."
[21:51:01] <+James> "I'm in."
[21:51:22] <+Paladin> "I thought you would all see reason."
[21:53:58] <+Nym> ::Nods:: "Let's go. Ready?"
[21:54:07] * +James nods.
[21:54:20] <+Bredock> "As ready as I'm going to be."
[21:54:54] <+T_Shaw> "Let's go."
[21:54:57] * +Paladin grins.. and nods to Nym
[21:55:16] <+Paladin> "No one lives forever."
[21:56:45] <+Nym> ::Draws his Star sword and kicks in the door to the Blood Pool's chamber:: "Stop! We claim the right of a Duel Arcane! Our Champion Alec challenges Michael!"
[21:57:16] <.Bynw> *both the vampire and michael turn to look at Nym*
[21:58:03] <+Nym> ::He yells across the chamber:: "Our Champion Challenges you Michael!" ::Motions to Alec and moves a side to allow him in front::
[21:58:22] * +Paladin aims his pistols at Micheal
[21:58:32] <.Bynw> *Michael* "It's the Anadari traitor and his friends."
[21:59:33] <+Nym> ::Smiles to Alec and pitches his voice for only the group to hear:: "Kick his ass Uncle."
[22:00:22] <.Bynw> *the vampire moves towards michael, while he is distracted, but misses his target as Michael have vanished and is now a scant 10 yards from where the party stands*
[22:02:32] <.Bynw> *a ward errupts behind Michael, a shimmering blue jewel of power*
[22:03:02] * +James backs away to give Alec space to complete the ward.
[22:03:08] <+Nym> ::Circles a way from Michael and towards the Vampire, motioning the others to stay close:: "You, Leech are our concern now. Give us your name Anadari Leech before we kill you."
[22:03:32] * +T_Shaw stays close behind Nym, drawing out my Star Sword once more
[22:03:35] <+Bredock> ((Ive got to go now, sorry. Ive got school in the morning.))
[22:03:39] <.Bynw> *Alec steps forward and finished the creation of the warded circle - blue and green merging together
[22:03:46] <.Bynw> (( ok Bredock ))
[22:03:46] <+James> ((Take care, otter))
[22:03:54] * Bredock is now known as otter
[22:04:38] <+Nym> ((Night Otter))
[22:05:28] <+T_Shaw> (( Night Otter ))
[22:07:50] <+James> ((We stopping or stringing Bredock along for the ride a bit?))
[22:09:29] <.Bynw> (( we are going ))
[22:11:04] <.Bynw> *the vampire stands and look across over the pool at the party and jumps back into it, surfacing a close distance from the warded circle*
[22:11:34] <+Nym> "You are the death that hides in the castle at Knight's bridge, aren't you Leech? You where there when the....cruelties happened."
[22:11:42] * +Paladin takes aim at the leech
[22:12:51] <+Nym> ::Extends his hands for the others to hold:: "Join now, hold together."
[22:13:05] * +James takes Nym's hand
[22:13:07] * +Paladin holsters his guns to join hands with the others
[22:13:11] <.Bynw> *the creature look at nym* "We were all there. My sire, my brother. We helped to end the taint of many who betrayed the Order and Houses of the Andari"
[22:13:23] * +T_Shaw puts away the Star Sword and grabs Paladin's hand
[22:14:04] * +Paladin holds Shaw's and Bredock's hands
[22:14:56] <.Bynw> !! who has move object (telekinesis and at what rank)
[22:15:15] <+James> ((Rank 6 here))
[22:15:17] <+Paladin> (( not me ))
[22:15:21] <+T_Shaw> (( I do at a 7 ))
[22:15:23] <+Nym> ((16 here))
[22:15:35] <+James> ((woo woo Nym!!))
[22:16:12] <+Nym> ((You want that damm x-wing out of the mud, okay!))
[22:16:44] <+Paladin> (( lightsaber out of the snow would be good for now ))
[22:18:24] <.Bynw> (( one moment ))
[22:20:25] <+Nym> ::All the minds of the group flow into a pool within him. For a moment Everyone can feel each others minds as if they where one. A psionic stampede of power, with Nym driving it on to it's task::
[22:21:15] <+Nym> "Everyone join in rapport..."
[22:21:41] * +Paladin joins minds with Nym.. putting his full effort into it
[22:22:11] * +James joins in the mental link
[22:22:33] <.Bynw> (( i will forgo the mental contact skill check, but the strain is 5 for this trick for each mind in rapport ( so that's 20 strain each, yes thats a lot but what you can do afterward can be frightning)
[22:22:42] * +T_Shaw adding my mental energy to everyone else's
[22:22:50] <.Bynw> (( oops 15 strain each ))
[22:23:30] <.Bynw> !! who has the highest Int bonus ... 
[22:23:40] <+Nym> ((+7 here))
[22:23:44] <+T_Shaw> (( +1 here ))
[22:23:48] <+James> ((that beats mine))
[22:24:00] <+Nym> ((oops, sorry +3))
[22:24:00] <+Paladin> )) ..  ))
[22:24:07] <+Paladin> +2
[22:24:20] <+James> ((ties me then . . . I'm +3, too))
[22:24:50] * +Paladin takes the 15 strain from his HP
[22:25:00] <.Bynw> (( cleared my buffer, 4 of the 5 have TK right ... and the highest modifier is +3 for int, what was your rank nym again ))
[22:25:28] <+Nym> ((16))
[22:25:43] <+Paladin> roll the bones!
[22:26:10] <.Bynw> (( your tk skill in the gestalt is 16+3+8 without using valor ))
[22:26:17] <+Nym> ((and I'm spending an Valor point, lightside))
[22:26:47] <+James> ((can I spend valor, too?))
[22:27:10] <.Bynw> *the vampire pulls out a star sword* "You will be a great asset and will feed my hunger!"
[22:27:17] <.Bynw> (( yes you can ... ))
[22:27:24] <+James> ((then I will))
[22:27:39] <.Bynw> (( what is your valor bonus James, since its not the same as an anadari bonus ))
[22:28:39] <+James> (( 2d6 ))
[22:28:42] <+Paladin> (( Id like to spend a point of valor too))
[22:29:03] <+Paladin> (( 2d6 as well for me ))
[22:29:21] <.Bynw> (( shaw?? you adding to the pool ?? ))
[22:29:27] <+T_Shaw> (( Sure ))
[22:29:46] <+T_Shaw> (( 1 Valor point from me ))
[22:29:49] <.Bynw> (( your valor bonus from the anadari page ?? ))
[22:30:23] <+T_Shaw> (( 2d6 ))
[22:30:37] <+Paladin> (( are you sure Shaw? ))
[22:30:40] <.Bynw> (( what level are you ??)
[22:31:48] <+T_Shaw> (( 10th. And 2d6 is what we've been using when I've spent Valor ))
[22:32:10] <.Bynw> (( you've been shorting yourself ... it's 4d6 ))
[22:32:25] <+Nym> ((bynw is right))
[22:32:49] <+Nym> ((Shaw, Anadari get more. Look under the class listing))
[22:32:56] <+T_Shaw> (( okay, make it 4d6 )
[22:34:25] <+Paladin> (( the stars are aligned, right? ))
[22:34:51] <+Nym> @roll d20+13d6+3+8
[22:34:52] <+BoxCars> Nym: 1d20+13d6+3+8 = ( 8+3+3+5+1+5+6+3+1+2+1+3+3+3+3+8 ) = 58
[22:35:22] <+Paladin> (( re-roll the 6! ))
[22:35:41] <.Bynw> (( you dont reroll the 6, this isnt shadowrun))
[22:35:47] <+James> ((We're not shooting the ceiling, Paladin.))
[22:35:57] <+Paladin> (( lol,, j/k ))
[22:37:38] <+Paladin> (( Im getting ready for the change-over in Free Will ))
[22:38:27] <.Bynw> *Nym's plan works to prefection, as the dome above the chamber is pulled open .. rocks and debris fall from above crashing down to the bloodpool chamber -- a lot of weight has been setting on that ceiling for many years ... it collapses in a cascade ... as morning's dawn streams into the chamber through the dust and debris*
[22:38:38] <.Bynw> (( did all of that come through ?? )
[22:38:38] <+Nym> ::Pulls at the ceilng east of the blood pool to let the light shine right in and hit the Leech and the pool directly, uses the pieces to roll over the Leech as well for good measure!::
[22:38:45] <+Nym> ((yep))
[22:39:00] <+T_Shaw> (( That's going to leave a mark.... ))
[22:39:24] * +Paladin winces.. and grins!
[22:40:04] <.Bynw> *the ceiling continues to collapse .. in an ever widening hole ... making the entire chamber unstable
[22:40:31] * +Paladin lets go of hands.. and moves back
[22:40:38] <+Paladin> "
[22:40:43] <+Paladin> shit!"
[22:41:01] <+Nym> ::Does not break the rapport either makes a Ward to protect us if it seems the ceiling over us is unstable:: "Don't break the rapport, we are strong together!"
[22:41:26] * +James does not let go.
[22:41:27] * +Paladin grabs back at Shaws and Bredocks hands
[22:41:30] * +T_Shaw holds on tighter to ensure the rapport doesn't get broken
[22:43:26] <+Paladin> "goddamn this is grand!" :: looking at the ceiling ::
[22:44:43] <.Bynw> *its all collapsing, around the entire chamber, dust and debris makes it hard to see anything 
[22:45:01] <+Paladin> "NYM!"
[22:45:23] <+Nym> ??We in danger of being buried??
[22:45:41] <.Bynw> !! Yes 
[22:45:50] * +Paladin bends his knees.. trying to stand his ground!
[22:46:56] <+Nym> "We must move or we will be buried here! Everyone move together to the door and out into the corridor, we will make our way to the surface from there."
[22:47:13] * +James nods
[22:47:32] <+Nym> ::Pulls the group along making wards as needed from the groups strength to get out::
[22:47:32] * +Paladin nods with aggressiveness
[22:47:36] <+T_Shaw> "What are we waiting for?"
[22:48:01] <+Paladin> "getty up, cowboys!"
[22:48:31] <.Bynw> !! roll ref save, NYM only
[22:49:06] <+Nym> ((Adding a Valor point =)  ))
[22:49:26] <+Nym> @roll d20+5d6+9
[22:49:26] <+BoxCars> Nym: 1d20+5d6+9 = ( 3+1+6+4+5+2+9 ) = 30
[22:50:22] <.Bynw> *the party makes it into the tunnles and to the surface where they can watch the growing sink hole from a safe distance
[22:51:31] <+Nym> ::Shakes his head but waits to break the link:: "The Leech can meld with the ground, I wonder if we actually killed it?"
[22:51:53] <+Nym> ((using Sense Minds))
[22:52:38] <+Nym> ((and skill memory with it))
[22:52:43] <.Bynw> (( hold that though for next week ... its almost 11 and time to goto bed))
[22:52:55] <+Nym> ((k))
[22:53:01] * Nym is now known as Kagi
[22:53:13] <.Bynw> the TK cost a total of 64 strain
[22:53:18] <.Bynw> divide it equally
[22:53:25] <.Bynw> anything left over would goto Nym
[22:53:53] <+Kagi> 12 to each, 16 to Nym