Episode 65

[Bynw]

 * Playing 'recap.txt' to #Teara-Adan with 1500ms delay
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[19:33:55] <.Bynw> **
[19:33:56] <.Bynw> ** "The World Changes" - Session 65
[19:33:58] <.Bynw> **
[19:33:59] <.Bynw> ** Begnning recap of the previous session
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[19:34:04] <.Bynw> **
[19:34:05] <.Bynw> ** The reunited party has reached the
[19:34:07] <.Bynw> ** resting place of the ancient "Blood
[19:34:08] <.Bynw> ** Pool" and they have pressed their 
[19:34:10] <.Bynw> ** attack.
[19:34:11] <.Bynw> **
[19:34:13] <.Bynw> ** Bredock has hit one of the priests
[19:34:14] <.Bynw> ** with his rapier and the priests continue
[19:34:16] <.Bynw> ** with their ritual and let the attack
[19:34:17] <.Bynw> ** against them continue without any
[19:34:19] <.Bynw> ** resistance.
[19:34:20] <.Bynw> **
[19:34:22] <.Bynw> ** Jacob and Ezichal have moved with
[19:34:23] <.Bynw> ** superhuman speed into the blood pool 
[19:34:25] <.Bynw> ** chamber and are being intercepted
[19:34:26] <.Bynw> ** by Alec after witnessing the 
[19:34:28] <.Bynw> ** murder of their mentor "Sire" at the 
[19:34:29] <.Bynw> ** hands of the Anadari, Master Shaw.
[19:34:31] <.Bynw> **
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[19:34:35] <.Bynw> ** End of Recap
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[19:34:42] <.Bynw> !! BEFORE YOU BEGIN
[19:34:56] <.Bynw> !! map of the chamber is located at:  www.teara-adan.com/bpool.jpg
[19:35:38] <.Bynw> !! everything outside of the red lines is ruins, stone and the like, it cannot be seen or even known it once existed
[19:35:50] <+James> ((Is that a diving board at the top?))
[19:36:06] <.Bynw> !! the blue P's are where the priests are standing, the purple A is where Alec is located
[19:36:19] <+Paladin> (( thats were they are gonna sacrifice you James ))
[19:36:29] <.Bynw> !! that is a slab of stone where sacrifices are made
[19:37:54] <.Bynw> !! init order is:  Priests, Paladin, Shaw, James, Leeches, Bredock and Alec
[19:37:54] <+Paladin> !! Paladin had moved to the right side of the room when he entered.. am I north, south, east, or west of the preists? ??
[19:38:57] * +Paladin is considering the top of the map North
[19:39:27] <+Paladin> (( oh, sorry, I see the N now ))
[19:39:27] <.Bynw> !! there is a directional indicator on the map
[19:39:44] <+Paladin> (( left is North ))
[19:40:35] <.Bynw> (( then you would be west, its simple logic ... bredock has ran up to the priest and stabbed at one of them))
[19:41:10] <.Bynw> *Priest(not the one stabbed) in Cana* "FOOL! Do not disrupt the balance here or you will all die!"
[19:42:08] <+Paladin> ?? Who's turn is it ??
[19:42:49] <.Bynw> (( the priests they have the init at the beginning of the round ))
[19:42:57] <+Paladin> (( k ))
[19:44:07] <.Bynw> *One of the priests lifts his hand and shooves at Bredock ... knocking him back abit, but not off his feet*
[19:44:09] <.Bynw> !! Paladin
[19:44:14] * +Paladin moves in on the priests.. he aims his revolver directly at the head of the closest preist, lining up for secondary damage to the next preist over..
[19:44:36] * +Paladin full attacks
[19:44:52] <+Paladin> @roll d20+16
[19:44:52] <+Paladin> @roll d20+10
[19:44:58] <+Paladin> @dice
[19:45:03] <+Paladin> @roll d20+16
[19:45:03] <+Paladin> @roll d20+10
[19:45:16] <.Bynw> (( please note which bot is here ))
[19:45:23] <+Paladin> ok
[19:45:30] <+Paladin> \d20+16
[19:45:34] <+James> ((Is it fixed?))
[19:45:46] <.Bynw> its 1d20+16 not d20+16
[19:45:53] <+Paladin> sorry
[19:45:58] <+Paladin> \1d20+16
[19:45:59] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+16 for a Total of : 24
[19:46:06] <+Paladin> \1d20+10
[19:46:06] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+10 for a Total of : 19
[19:47:42] <.Bynw> !! the first shot hits, roll damage, the 2nd shot misses as they are actively defending themselves
[19:48:03] <+Paladin> \2d6+5
[19:48:03] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 2d6+5 for a Total of : 15
[19:48:43] * +Paladin takes a 5' step back
[19:48:55] <.Bynw> !! Wisdom check Paladin
[19:49:08] * BoxCars has joined #Teara-Adan
[19:49:08] * BoxCars sets mode: +v BoxCars
[19:49:09] <+Paladin> \1d20+3
[19:49:09] <+SnakeEyes> Paladin Rolled : 1d20+3 for a Total of : 21
[19:49:12] <.Bynw> @dice
[19:49:18] * SnakeEyes was kicked by Bynw
[19:50:10] <.Bynw> !! the priest that was shot drops to the floor of the chamber, his head missing
[19:50:21] * +Paladin sneers
[19:50:39] <+Paladin> "Stop your ritual!"
[19:51:28] <.Bynw> *the body vanishes from sight just after it has hit the floor*
[19:51:58] <+Paladin> :: Paladin looks with astonishment as the body vanishes ::
[19:52:19] <.Bynw> *the priests continue their work, with increased vigor
[19:52:26] <+James> @@ Paladin, let them finish!  That's what we came here for! @@
[19:52:29] <.Bynw> !! Shaw
[19:52:58] * +T_Shaw running after the two figures with "Sire"
[19:53:06] <+Paladin> @@ Thats insanity James @@
[19:53:34] <.Bynw> !! Shaw, anadari running or mundane
[19:54:08] <+T_Shaw> !! Anadari running since I heard gunshots !!
[19:54:30] <+James> @@ No, we discussed this earlier.  They have to finish for Alec's plan to work. @@
[19:54:55] * +Paladin looks to see what Alec is doing..
[19:55:38] <.Bynw> !! you are on Ezchiel, you can act
[19:56:22] <.Bynw> *alec is standing on the steps leading up to the dias where the blood pool exists, he has drawn his star sword and watches the other two leeches
[19:57:30] * +Paladin focuses back in on the priests.
[19:58:14] <.Bynw> !! James ...
[19:58:25] * +James walks toward Jacob and Ezchiel with silvered scimitar raised. "Jacob, Ezchiel, back away from the pool and I won't hurt you. And I'll try to convince the Anadari to do the same. Do not attack and back away from the pool NOW!"
[19:59:20] <.Bynw> (( any other action or waiting to see what they do ))
[19:59:21] <+James> ((done))
[20:01:46] <.Bynw> *the two vampires look at one another and Ezchiel stops where he stands, neither advancing or retreating and he looks at James and Shaw who are close behind him.
[20:02:27] <.Bynw> *Jacob stops but faces Alec instead* "It is time for us to have a reckoning."
[20:03:06] <.Bynw> *Bredock is not sure of what to do ... but stands next to Paladin to see if the attack should continue*
[20:03:12] <+Paladin> @@ James, if three can do it, so can one.. why not kill two more? @@
[20:04:06] <+James> @@ I don't think one can, Paladin.  The ritual is probably severely taxing the strength of even three. @@
[20:05:03] <+Paladin> @@ Alec.. what would you have me do? @@
[20:05:29] <.Bynw> !! Alec's Shields are rock solid
[20:05:39] * +Paladin grimaces
[20:05:49] <+James> @@ Alec just told me to tell you to let them finish. @@
[20:06:09] <+Paladin> @@ very well James. @@
[20:06:31] <.Bynw> *Alec looks at Jacob* "I know who and what you are Jacob. If you wish a fight, you have one as you will not reach the pool." *a green flair ignites behind alec as a semi circle of power, the start of a duel arcane is formed*
[20:07:58] * +Paladin spins his gunhand pistol up to ready posistion, and lets his left handed gun remain pointed out straight-armed...
[20:08:36] <.Bynw> *the Priests continue with their ritual*
[20:08:42] <.Bynw> !! Paladin ...
[20:09:07] * +Paladin glances back and forth at the leeches and Alec
[20:09:28] <.Bynw> !! Shaw
[20:09:49] * +Paladin will brb
[20:09:56] <+T_Shaw> ?? Am I in the temple yet? ??
[20:10:09] <.Bynw> !! everyone is
[20:10:46] * +T_Shaw will keep an eye on "Sire's" buddies to make sure they don't try anything funny.
[20:11:06] <.Bynw> !! James ...
[20:12:30] * +James guards Ezchiel with his silvered scimitar, letting Jacob have his duel with Alec. "Ezchiel, you saved Paladin's life and I owe you gratitude. Please stay away from the pool and don't make me repay this debt by having to attack you."
[20:16:06] <.Bynw> *Ezchiel* "You cannot stop us or him. Paladin! I will grant you everlasting life if you kill your companions now."
[20:17:06] <.Bynw> *Bredock looks at Ezchiel and Paladin, turning his rapier toward his companion*
[20:17:12] <+Paladin> "Don't be a fool, Ezichiel."
[20:17:50] <.Bynw> * Jacob creates the 2nd half of the warded circle encompassing the two within a Ward and out of sight of the others*
[20:18:02] <.Bynw> *the priests continue with their ritual
[20:18:09] <.Bynw> !! Paladin
[20:18:24] * +Paladin tells Bredock to stand down
[20:18:32] <+Paladin> "Easy lad."
[20:19:22] * +T_Shaw crosses self and prays Jacob knows what he's doing
[20:20:36] <+James> "We can and will stop you if we need to, Ezchiel.  But I'd rather not need to.  I'd rather repay our debt with mercy than violence."
[20:21:44] <+Paladin> @@ Cut Eizichiel down if you have to James.. I will do my best to take your back. @@
[20:22:26] * +Paladin levels his gunhand at Eizichiel
[20:22:38] <+James> @@ Thanks, Paladin, but I still hope to not need to.  He did save your life. @@
[20:23:06] <+Paladin> @@ Things have changed.. but, dont loose the faith, Druid. @@
[20:23:50] * Gimble has quit IRC (Quit: Everything is simple with Gimble.)
[20:24:23] <.Bynw> !! Shaw
[20:25:07] <.Bynw> *Ezcheil* "Fool mortal you are and mortality will claim you this night"
[20:25:43] * +T_Shaw holds Star Sword in defensive position beside Paladin
[20:26:50] <+Paladin> "If your so powerful, Ezchiel, how is it your master fell so easily?"
[20:28:06] <.Bynw> !! James
[20:28:08] * +James stands with Shaw and Paladin, ready to attack Ezchiel if he attacks or moves towards the pool, but waits.
[20:28:26] <.Bynw> *Ezcheil just smiles and watches the mortals*
[20:30:03] <.Bynw> *Ezcheil* "A reckoning then." *he draws his sword which burts with psychic energy of its own, for it too is a Star Sword of an Anadari. And he attacks Shaw with it.*
[20:30:11] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+8
[20:30:11] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+8 = ( 9+8 ) = 17
[20:31:39] <.Bynw> *the vampire just misses Shaw*
[20:32:07] <.Bynw> *Bredock forgets about Paladin and the priests and goes to aid Shaw*
[20:32:13] * +T_Shaw smiles
[20:32:41] <+T_Shaw> "I've killed one of your kind already, and I'm just one man."
[20:33:17] <+T_Shaw> ?? How far away is Ezecheil? ??
[20:33:49] <.Bynw> !! 5 feet or so since he attacked you
[20:34:17] <.Bynw> ! but its a new round ... anyway
[20:34:20] * Mistyck-sleeping has joined #Teara-Adan
[20:34:26] <+T_Shaw> !! Beautiful !!
[20:34:29] <Mistyck-sleeping> Bynw, I just heard...
[20:34:35] <Mistyck-sleeping> (sorry)
[20:34:40] * Mistyck-sleeping is now known as Mistyck
[20:37:00] <.Bynw> *the priests continue with their ritual, bringing their chanting to a climatic end ... and then silence!*
[20:37:45] * +Paladin furrows his brow at the new silence...
[20:37:48] <.Bynw>  !! Paladin
[20:37:53] * +Paladin manifests Handfire into Ezcheils' eyes to blind him!
[20:39:32] <+Paladin> 'thats for Nym' :: Paladin mutters ::
[20:39:38] <.Bynw> ?? color
[20:39:48] <+Paladin> !! Bright Blue !!
[20:40:19] <.Bynw> * bright blue flash of light flares up and dies in front of Ezchiel*
[20:40:24] <.Bynw> !! Shaw
[20:41:30] * +T_Shaw takes a swing at Ezhciel's neck with the Star Sword
[20:41:41] <+T_Shaw> ( And I am burning a point of Valor to do it )
[20:41:55] <.Bynw> k
[20:44:35] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+7+4d6
[20:44:35] <+BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+7+4d6 = ( 13+7+4+1+5+2 ) = 32
[20:45:56] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+6+3d6
[20:45:56] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+6+3d6 = ( 6+6+6+4+5 ) = 27
[20:46:43] <.Bynw> *Shaw's sword hits, but not at its intended target, the vampire has moved again with lightning speed in defense of itself
[20:47:36] <+T_Shaw> ?? Damage or no? ??
[20:47:41] <.Bynw> !! roll dmg
[20:49:13] <+T_Shaw> @roll 2d8+1+2
[20:49:13] <+BoxCars> T_Shaw: 2d8+1+2 = ( 2+6+1+2 ) = 11
[20:49:42] <.Bynw> *The creature growls in pain as the blade crosses his midsection
[20:52:14] <.Bynw> !! James
[20:54:25] * +James tries to throw some of the rubble at Ezchiel from across the pool mentally, trying to keep him from the pool. James concentrates and motions towards the rubble the way he wants it to fly.
[20:54:42] <+James> @roll d20+9
[20:54:42] <+BoxCars> James: 1d20+9 = ( 12+9 ) = 21
[20:55:14] <.Bynw> ?? puting it where ... inbetween him and the pool or hitting him with it
[20:55:57] <+James> ((Hitting if possible.  But since it came from across, hoping it will make him move away from the pool even if it misses.))
[20:56:43] <.Bynw> !! it can hit him, but it wont really cause any damage, just knock him back a bit
[20:57:01] <+James> ((Knocking back is good.))
[20:57:50] <.Bynw> *Ezchiel takes his sword after picking himself back up and throws it towards Shaw* "Die you fool!"
[20:58:10] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+5
[20:58:11] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+5 = ( 5+5 ) = 10
[20:58:24] <.Bynw> *the sword skids across the chamber
[20:58:43] <.Bynw> *Bredock attacks the vampire with his rapier
[21:00:52] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+12
[21:00:52] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+12 = ( 14+12 ) = 26
[21:01:11] <.Bynw> @roll 2d6+3
[21:01:11] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 2d6+3 = ( 1+1+3 ) = 5
[21:02:56] <.Bynw> *the priests stand triumphantly as a figure forms near them. a guant and aged man, skin is bone tight, but his eyes are only meer pin points of red light as he looks about the chamber*
[21:03:58] * +Paladin curses
[21:04:11] <.Bynw> !! Paladin, you are up you can do more than curse
[21:04:31] * +Paladin fires on the new arrival
[21:04:52] <+Paladin> (using Valor)
[21:05:16] <+Paladin> @roll 1d20+16+2d6
[21:05:16] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+16+2d6 = ( 3+16+5+1 ) = 25
[21:05:25] <+Paladin> @roll 1d20+10+2d6
[21:05:25] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+10+2d6 = ( 1+10+3+1 ) = 15
[21:05:51] <.Bynw> *the hasty shots miss their marks*
[21:06:03] <+Paladin> 'fuck'
[21:06:20] <+Paladin> "You should have let me kill the priests...."
[21:07:50] * +Paladin performs a Boarder Shift.. He attempts to toss the loaded gun in his left hand into the right hand, simultaneously tossing the spent pistol into his left hand. (Slight of Hand Check)
[21:08:09] <+Paladin> @roll 1d20+17
[21:08:10] <+BoxCars> Paladin: 1d20+17 = ( 15+17 ) = 32
[21:09:21] <.Bynw> !! that makes it, stunningly too
[21:10:06] <+Paladin> (( thank you ))
[21:12:12] <.Bynw> !! Shaw
[21:12:57] <+T_Shaw> ?? Where is Ezechiel? ??
[21:13:26] <.Bynw> ! Near the steps that lead up the dias to the pool, not too far away from you ... within 10'
[21:13:55] * db144 has left #Teara-Adan
[21:14:09] <+T_Shaw> ?? Is he fleeing the scene? ??
[21:14:21] <.Bynw> !! not yet
[21:15:14] <.Bynw> *the priests and their newly arrived compaion begin to move up the steps of the dias and toward the far back of the pool (toward the ritual sacrifice area)
[21:15:25] * +T_Shaw keeps an eye on Red Eye and keeps a boot on Ezekial's Star Sword
[21:15:40] <+Paladin> !@@! Alec !@@!
[21:16:47] <.Bynw> !! James
[21:17:41] <+James> ?? Who did Paladin shoot??
[21:18:05] <+Paladin> (( no one, Im sad to say ))
[21:18:36] <+Paladin> (( I tried to shoot the summoned monster ))
[21:18:39] <.Bynw> !! he shot AT the newcomer but missed
[21:18:56] * +James stays with Shaw and Paladin, waiting to see what will happen.
[21:20:30] <.Bynw> *Ezchiel looks at the newcomer, to Shaw and the party and then to the Ward containing Jacob and Alec and smiles, showing his fangs* "All mortal fools."
[21:21:41] <.Bynw> *he spins putting his back to Shaw and the others and leaps into the air and forward towards the pool, much like Nym's fantastic leaps*
[21:26:09] <.Bynw> @d20+6+2d6
[21:26:19] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+6+2d6
[21:26:19] <+BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+6+2d6 = ( 9+6+2+3 ) = 20
[21:27:51] <.Bynw> *the vampire splashes into the pool as the priests, newcomer and all others watch .. some with a look of horror
[21:28:10] <.Bynw> (( end for this session ))