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"Hmmm... it would seem that this room belonged to a great warrior with a strong moral code. Whether he was good or evil, I do not know. Perhaps he was the shadow that attacked us or maybe just a reflection of his darker side that lingered after his death. Obviously, some great drama has torn a once noble family apart. As I said some time ago, perhaps someone dabbled with forces beyond their control and unleashed a great curse upon the family."
Standing up, Vinoh inspects the weapon rack to see if any seem to be missing. If so, he performs a scan of that area for images. If not, he scans swords, which would be most likely used by a knight or warrior. |
*Sexodus Tears a piece from the bottom of his robe
"Will Someon please place this on XianXian" *Sexodus then turns to the vertical crack in the wall. Trying to fit anything he can find inside the crack, as to not let it close if it is a door. He then looks for any signs of a trap. If there is no trap he will then try and open it. Assuming it is a door lol OOC: Also i will have no access till friday i will try for access Wendsday but sure no access thursday! |
***While Sexodus is working on the door, hoping to find that it is in fact a door and that he can open it...
"So tell me, why are the rest of you here? Have you lost any companions, except for the one I seen as I met you? tell me more about this place, things you have past, things you have left behind? LOL sorry I guess I should let you actually answer before I get ahead of you LOL" ***Sexodus is not very used to people. Conversations are not one of his strong suits. Unless he is creating some sort of lie so that he may benefit. "I am very curious by nature... I like to find things and explore as often as I can. I don’t remember my family, or having very many friends. Maybe that is why XianXian took to me. As I spend a lot of time in the woods outside of villages. I love butterflies and rainbows... they seem to make me relax and fantasize about having friends and family. Maybe that is why I seem to take root on quests like this, without knowing what I am doing it for. Being a thieve was the best way I could explain why I wanted to do certain adventures, Anyways please tell me more why you are on this quest... Please." |
OCC: Okay I lied....I'm at work late (ugh) so I can keep up with the game for now!
D'Aleen turns from her inspection of the gems and coins to take Sexodus' make-shift blanket from him. Gently placing it over top of the tiny sprite she smiles gently at the petite pixie knowing full well the potential hidden behind her. A ghost of a smile passes across her lips as the elf remembers the reluctance her and her own father ran into with the elders when she was introduced into "the training", normally reserved for only the males of her lineage. Remembering the cries from the council that surely that part of the royal line could not train for battle she grinned outright. Her father had certainly set them straight that evening! D'Aleen thought of her father then and the hours he spent teaching her the arts, the delicate balance between their world and nature, teaching her to speak with the animals and to become one with the old oaks and asps of the forest. So many beings blind to what the forests and creatures within were screaming out....what they had seen for years and what we chose to ignore. Tossing back her long hair the elf shakes herself out of her reverie and focuses again on the task at hand. Looking up at Sexodus' query the elf quietly speaks.... "My new friend, I can only tell you what I myself know. In my lands the trees cried of the evil here in this dark forest. I joined the group partly into their travels....we have seen evil not only here but in the outlaying villages..." the elf feels a shudder cross her frame as the memories of her first discovery of the companions at the inn comes back to her. A haunted look flitts across her eyes as she remembers some of their own...lost. "We have felt the loss of some brave souls who paid the ultimate price to rid the world of the evil that plagues this place. We have also, luckily, met some new souls willing to join us. Unfortunately this entire place doesn't even resemble the ruins we first came across.....it is disconcerting, to say the least, because we now seem to be in a different place - the landscape we see is either an image produced by this place in order to discourage and dissuade us or we are actually in a whole new level of hell....." Suddenly feeling discouraged, the elf turns suddenly and glances about at those gathered around....the loss of some would wound her to her soul she realized glancing quickly at Thantos and the others she had come to think of as her friends. |
Glancing from the sprite around the room, Thantos notices D'Aleen's glance and smiles. Hearing Sexodus talk about the family, Thantos thinks back to the early years with his Father. The years before his father was killed. They were happy times, his father trained him regularily and hard, but there were fun times as well. Rides through the country, always ending in some sort of lesson of course. "This is how you can ride lower in the saddle and away from your attackers if needed. See the plant over there? It only grows when there is ample fresh water around. Follow the path it creates and you will find water to drink." But nonetheless the rides and the time spent with father were great.
"And then he died...and I've been trying to live up to his reputation and his expectations ever since. " Thantos thought to himself grimly. "I sure wish he could have met D'Aleen. He would have loved her.." Shaking his head gently Thantos starts to look around at the swords and weapons on the wall. Taking the occasional sword off the wall and swinging it around, testing its make and feel, Thantos tries to determine the type of warrior that lived here through the only means he knew of...his knowledge of weapons. "D'Aleen pretty much said it as it was Sexodus. I joined this troop at the request of a summons. Things have gone strange ever since. Although there have been perks to the journey I really would like to find out why we are here and end this journey soon..." |
Between scans of the weapons, Vinoh glared at Thantos, who was handling them freely.
"Thantos, I'm scanning these weapons for residual emotions, please don't touch them yet, as your own emotions could interfere." Catching a fleeting glimpse of a loving look between the elf and the mercenary, the mind mage only sighed and with a wry smile knew full well what sort of emotions he would stumble upon when scanning a weapon held by Thantos. Continuing his scan, Vinoh ignored Sexodus' question for now. |
Darghon looks up at Sexodus "I am here because I was the warrior chosen to be present at the time of the summons by the king.." Darghons expression turns hard.. "But from what I know now of my lineage, that it was most likely to get rid of me.." He grins.. "Won't they be in for a suprise when I get back.."
"I myself have grown up without family too Sexodus.." Darghon remembers the hardships the elders put him through.. constantly training him.. "That's why i'm so adept with my magic.. but.. I also learned quickly too.." Darghon grins "But how ever I did get the chance to meet my father on this quest.. My mother was there too.. It was a good time for me" "I have more friends now though than I ever had back at the caverns with the rest of my ki.. hrmm.." Darghon grins.. "I guess I was never really part of them to begin with.." "We've lost a few comrades, but that is expected.. as with all wars.. and we could be part of one of the biggest wars know to all kind.. good versus evil.." Darghon looks down and continues sifting through the gems and coins.. "How goes it with the dagger Krazixs?" |
"Hmm . . . a little difficult. . . " Krazixs frowns and concentrates harder. . .
(ooc: Looks at rogue expectantly :D ) |
Looking at Sexodus
"Well i'm fairly new to this group, I didn't even know there was a mission until i met them. I sorta wandered in, climbed up a tower thing and was disturbed by a wyvern. Which is where i met these folks." As he says this he walks over to the crack peers in, creates a small flame and sends it through the crack. If all goes as planned the flame will grow to the size of a fairly large flame that would easily light up any room on the other side. |
"Oh..sorry Vinoh."
Thantos moves away from the sword he was swinging and goes back to test swords that Vinoh has already scanned. "Ok to test these out Vinoh?" |
D'Aleen continues to inspect the treasures with Darghon. Picking up a delicate ring she admires the incredible intricacy of the work and looks on the inside of the band for any markings of any kind. Not seeing anything that would give any clues as to it's origins or owner she gently places in on the table and continues on with her examination.
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"You can test those I checked out. Go ahead. It would seem I'm having some difficulty scanning these weapons, perhaps because whoever held them never developped any strong attachment to them or because they've been without an owner for so long that any psychic imprints have since vanished.
Since that thing attacked me while I was checking the cot, someone should check that out. They may be something valuable hidden there, or maybe a trap door underneath." |
Engrossed in her perusal of the various gems, jewellry and coins the elf barely registers Vinoh's suggestion to explore the area under the cot. Mumbling an incoherant reply, her gaze is drawn again to the delicate ring she had put down just moments ago. Something was odd about it yet she wasn't able to put her finger on it. Grasping it once more she looks more closely and traces her fingers over the smoothness of it. Gradually a puzzled frown creases her brow as she realizes that it is almost weightless. How strange, she thinks to herself....the material appears to be a silver or perhaps white gold....it shouldn't be so light in weight. Turning it over and over in her hands she closes her eyes, almost in a trance.
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Darghon:
* On top of the blade which you have given to Krazixs to examine, and the ring which D'Aleen held You have found 2 other items of interest. An fine amulet with a hard leather center surrounded by circle mithral. And a Scarab, a gold beetle-shaped pin (embedded with 4 small chips of pink, tan, gray & metal) The rest seem like normal gems, jewelry & coin (at least to your bare eye) * Sexodus & Kentelos: * The wall slides open to the right into the wall with some grinding of stone, but not as much as you might think considering the weight of it's make and its thickness. The doorway and the light Kentelos has provided reveals a thin straight passageway with a set of stairs going down fading into the darkness below. * |
*Standing and staring...
"Well it seems i was able to open this. With Kentelos's light we know somewhat where it goes. We know have a decision to make. Should we fallow this Passagway, or continue down the hall? I say after checking this room more we follow this secret passagway. For it may lead us to the heart of this Evil." |
Seeing the passage open up before him Kentelos barely registers Sexodus's talking. Not planning on going too far down Kentelos turns sideways and steps into the passage. Once inside he pulls his flame to him and makes it follow him as he explores the passage a little farther down.
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Darghon puts the 2 other trinkets to the side... "What do you think D'aleen.." Darghon picks up the amulet "This might be for protection.. Most wizards made their trinkets to look similar to what they were used for.. but how to activate it.." He raises a brow.. "I have no idea.." Darghon wonders.. then puts the amulet over and around his neck to see if that act would possibly activate it.. The strange bug and ring I have no idea about.."
Turning his head to Krazixs.. "Find anything about the dagger at all?" Hearing the secret door slide open he looks up just in time to hear Sexodus mutter on about something and Kentelos head down.. Darghon shakes his head.. |
Kentelos:
* This staircase of ancient stone is worn smooth through use in ages long forgotten. Dust lies upon the floor & dry cobwebs choke it's passage. Although you cannot see much further because of the webs & darkness, you do note that the downward angle of the steps are fairly steep; about 45 degrees* |
"Kentelos, Be Carefull. I wouldnt travel to far..."
***Mumbling something under his breath. Sexodus Grabs a Sword from thantos (To be sure Vinoh is done with it) and makes a Jam as so that the door cannot close on Kentelos "Kentelos You should let me check those stairs before you move on them." |
* As Sexodus strides across the room and grabs one the sword from Thantos,
he knocks across the rack, dislodging one of the more deadly looking swords with faded stains that Vinoh hasn't gotten to yet. The sword seems to almost leap across the way to fall at Attrah's side, knocking against side of his leg. Attrah who has been very dark & silent lately...most distracted. And during the recent battle almost mesmorized by the fight with the shadow demon. Instinctly snaps out of his daze, and grabs at the sword. Those watching the scene almost see it in slow motion, As the fingers grip the sword, his head comes up suddenly. His eyes are wide with Fury. The sword snaps up in a salute. And he leaps forward with a vicious attack at Sexodus, with the giant serrated sword in both his hands. Leaving his shield by the wall with no thought of defense. And a blood-curdling battle call of a word you don't know. And an animalistic face of rage. The sword comes down & across upon Sexodus who isn't able to get his borrowed blade up in time to block, but luckly his speed and agility is able a get out of the way... of most of the unexpected & furious attack. The tip of the blade slashes across his torso actually getting through his armor. Attrah comes down at the end of the blow, looking left & right for his next target * |
D'Aleen is just about to reply to Darghon when she turns, stunned to see the actions played out in front of her. She watches in horror as something seems to take over Attrah and he leaps at Sexodus, slashing him viciously.
"He must be possessed..." she thinks to herself. Having a clear view of the crouching (?) knight she murmers a prayer for what she has to do as she slowly and unerringly raises her bow and quickly launches a bolt at Attrah before he can attack any of the others. |
***As Sexodus Checks his Torso, as to not been hurt too much. He leans on the sword with his left hand. Kneeling with his right. he readies himself for a leap attack with the newly drawn sword. as he steady’s his right hand on Attrah, Ready to fire.
"Someone please awake and move XianXian... Only if able. Sir Attrah have you gone mad? What has come over you? If you didn’t want me to join the group, you could have said so. Unhand your sword Attrah. Or I will take action." ooc: Note if he is not in close range or he goes for others, I will attack his legs with Energy blades. If goes for me again: Far away same thing, however close I will attack with sword in hand. |
Hearing a commotion while in the passage Kentelos looks through the crack and all he can see is a pair of hands and a sword. Not recognizing the sword he channels heat into the hilt making it super heated. Hopefully making the being holding it drop the sword.
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Darghon watches at the sequence unfolds.. "It would seem that you could be right D'Aleen.." Darghon looks to see sexodus on the ground hurt and then hearing his cries he reaches across the table and picks up the small pixie cradling her..
"Now for you my misguided friend" Darghon looks to the ground below Attrah and says some words... all of a sudden the ground is covered in a white crystal.. ice! Covering a 10ft area with Attrah in the middle.. things could get might slippery for him.. "Don't worry Sexodus.. I have XianXian" |
::XianXian groans in upset after being awaken just after falling asleep::
"MMMmmmmmmmfh." ::she cracks an eye open to see what is going on and closes it, groaning again, too fatigued to care of what is occurring, resting on the actions of the others:: |
* The bolt of energy leaves D'Aleen's bow as she quickly reacts to the situation.
It strikes the raging Dark Knight squarely in his upper torso. The force of the blow throws Attrah back some feet as he regains his balance. But the true strike has brought him out of the view of Kentelos, and the spell that Darghon cast is now in front of intended target not underneath him. Without even a shake of his head, Attrah's head looks up quick And with a menacing smile on his face, teeth in a ferral look. He spies the source of his latest attack, D'Aleen. And an extra bonus of Darghon standing by her. Not even aware of his last victim, Sexodus. He surges forward, and takes a great leap over the ice patch. The great & deadly sword back for a vicious cut across the two heroes in his view. * |
"Damn" Kentelos mutters under his breath as his spell misses. Hearing shouts he doesnt take a chance and rushes forward through the passage, out into the room. Not seeing the ice he loses his footing, falls onto his back, and the fireball that he was about to launch goes strait into the ceiling. "DAMNIT"
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Darghon holds an open palm to the mid-flight attrah.. muttering something he casts Wind Blast (a super concentrated blast of wind with a punch like that of a missle) at Attrah.
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D'Aleen watches as Attrah is thrown backwards and her heart then freezes at the look upon his face as his gaze is leveled at herself and Darghon. Realizing that he is no longer the one they used to know as the knight Attrah, the elf raises her bow once again unleashing another one of the magical bolts of energy. She prays that this will be enough to slow him down before he reaches them and they can attack in force.
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While inspecting the swords, Vinoh's consciousness suddenly pops back into reality as the commotion of the battle comes to his senses. Turning around, he sees that his friends are attacking Attrah, who seems possessed by a fury unbound. Since he is not a fighter, he doesn't react with the same speed that D'Aleen, Darghon and even Kentelos had, but he is now ready.
Seeing that the dark knight shrugged off D'Aleen's bolt fairly easily, Vinoh decides to pin him down, so that the group can deal with him more easily. *Psychic power: paralysis* |
(ooc: Sorry guys been snowboarding :D )
Krazixs looks up from his study of the blade "Actually Darghon this blade seems. . ." he leaves off as he finally notices the commotion going on around him. Attrah is in a berserker rush toward D'Aleen and Darghon. Krazixs takes a reverse hold on his katana and grips the dagger in his left hand. Waiting for Darghon's spell and D'Aleen's arrow to clear Krazixs steps in front of the two intending to block the downward swing of the sword with his own and score a slash with the dagger. |
"D'Aleen!"
Seeing Attrah move towards D'Aleen, Thantos rushes to get between her and the dark knight. If he is able to get there in time he attempts to parry the blade and then fight Attrah in sword to sword combat. (OOC: I'll be travelling again tommorrow so won't be able to check in until around 8 or 9 pm PST.) |
* The blast upon the ceiling from Kentelos' fireball
erupts above the party knocking everyone to the ground, setting the beams above you aflame, and disrupting whatever action, thought or magic that was going on. The heat is intense, and the smoke is beginning to gather above. The party is shaken getting to their feet, disoriented. But Attrah shakes off the blast, and scrambles up to his knees and with the same fury & malevalence as before lashes out with to the nearest target within his reach, the lovely D'Aleen. The tip of jagged blade just reaches her as she kneels rising from the blast-induced fall. And as she is glancing at the threatening flames above her The dark sword slashes across her calf of her right leg that was forward. Ignoring the dangers from the flames above & wearing a wicked grin. Attrah quickly jumps forward to try extend his reach, close off and finish his beautiful target with a second & more permanent strike. * |
Darghon covers his eyes with his other hand.. the other clutching to XianXian safely.. Darghons eyes widen as he see the steps unfolding in this 'game'.. He casts 'Encase in Ice' on the sword.. hopefully encasing the sword and attrahs hands in ice... (totally covers sword in thick casing of ice, lasts until melts or untill it is willed gone)..
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Knocked to the ground before he can get to D'aleen and Thantos, Krazixs flips the dagger in his hand and lunges head first toward Attrah hoping to knock the crazed knight off his feet and score a hit with the dagger.
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Recovering from the fall and seeing Attrah lunge towards the Elf Kentelos creates a blast of hot air, similar to the effect of the explosion, and directs it into Attrah.
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D'Aleen starts to rise, glancing fearfully at the flames above when a sudden flash of pain rips across her calf. Crying out she tries to roll forward to get out of range of what could be the last blow. Forgetting the threat from the flames above the elf prays for help as she feels her energy ebb from her body as her blood seeps out...
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Cursing at his loss of concentration, Vinoh steps towards D'Aleen to grab her and pull her out of range of the crazed knight, as the attacks of his companions take effect. He aims to pull her through the secret door and into the stairwell, to at least get her away from the smoke while she recovers.
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*** Standing from the last Explosion. Sexodus stands and leeps towards attrah, Sword in right hand and Shooting Energy blades at any clean shot he can make.
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Running towards D'Aleen without concern for anything, Thantos doesn't notice the fireball shot to the ceiling before he is thrown to the floor. Shaking his head to clear the cobwebs he hears a scream that shakes him to his soul.
"D'Aleen!!" Looking over towards the sound he sees D'Aleen roll away from the blow. Knowing he will never get to Attrah in time he shoots his hand out and screams "Web!" and shoots a web out of his hand towards the Attrah hoping he manages to slow Attrah enough to get to him. |
D'Aleen's head snaps up as Thantos' voice breaks through her pain. A wave of energy washes over her as she realizes how desperately she wants to live....how badly she wants to go on, to fight, to love and perhaps to win.
Hoping that her companions efforts have been enough to slow down Attrah she forces herself up and lunges forward towards Vinoh who has almost reached her side. |
::absolutely frustrated with the inability to sleep, the frustration of being jostled around arouses XianXian in an extremely grumpy fit.
A frightening, yet almost amusing voice erupts from her as she squirms out of Darghon's hand.:: "rrrrrrrrRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" ::Her eyes still slightly closed from fatigue, she flies directly at Attrah's sword holding hand, ready to land and bite his fingers as hard as she can:: |
* Darghon's spell incases Attrah's whole arm & the great sword in a large block of ice,
slowing down his attack as even in his enraged state he realizes his main attack has been disabled. He ends his jump not finishing the blow, but turning to slam & break the ice against the large table in the center of the room. This gives Vinoh times to quickly yank D'Aleen out of the way of her attacker towards the upper left-hand corner of the room where the secret door lies. As Attrah slams the ice block against the table cracking it & splitting the top, Sexodus' energy blades slam into Attrah's back as he rushes towards the crazed Knight. But when Kentelos throws a massive blast of intense hot air Attrah's way, this blows has the simultaneous affect of blowing Attrah howling in pain, and Sexodus still lunging at him after his thrown blade attack, and krazixs leaping at him from the other opposite corner, all of them are slammed against the wall and the rack of weapons. Unfortunately, Thantos' grand attempt at saving the wounded lady is foiled, the thrown web is blown back by the same blast of air, up towards the corner of the wall and the ceiling above the now demolished rack. Also entangling the small pixie within its thin but sticky strands. The 2 heroes & the deadly Knight end up below the mass of webbing, laying on the ground surrounded by broken wood & a mess of vicious weapons. And the Knight's previously encased hand is now surrounded by broken ice, partially melted by the heated blast, and broken by the slam against the wall. The Dark Knight starts to rise again with murder in his eyes, a evil growl in his throat and another blade that he has grasped onto. The blood of from his falls trailing from his lips, and the red & raw skin from the blast making him seem even more demonic than before. * |
Exhausted from the loss of blood and the mental terror of dealing with one of their own companions turned evil, the elf suddenly has a thought. Grimacing a little from the pain in her leg D'Aleen calls out to Thantos...
"Use his own sword! Find his sword and strike him with it - evil can sometimes only be undone by its own weapon." Praying that this will work and that someone can get to his sword before Attrah is able to strike again, she slumps against the wall trying to gather the strength to help. |
Krazixs sits dazed underneath the pile of weapons. His vision fuzzy, the elf tries to rise and pull his wits together.
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Shocked by D'Aleen's words, Vinoh also calls out.
"NOOOOOO! Nobody touches the weapon! It's what turned Attrah into... whatever he is now! Steer clear from it and stop attacking all at the same time! Our attacks get in each other's way! Let me paralyse him, then we can deal with him better." Vinoh then concentrates and aims to paralyse the crazed knight's motor skills, so that he may stop being a threat to everyone. *Psychic power: Paralysis* |
***Shocked from the sudden flight into the wall. Sexodus does his best to shake it off. After gathering himself together, he stands and readies himself. Lightly tossing the sword towards the hidden passage. He says
"Jam that under the door so it doesn’t close on us." ***Looking at Vinoh "Vinoh that better work" ***Sexodus then starts to concentrate on his aim. He then starts to shoot Energy Blades at the Eyes of Attrah... Then his Arms. Hoping to blind, then dismember him |
Seeing the others are taking care of Attrah.. Darghon decides it be time to do something about the ceiling before it comes down on them.. Darghon casts 'Extinguish Flames' on the flames that are burning the beams holding up the ceiling..
Seeing where the pixie was thrown to by the blast.. he concentrates on her using his telekinesis to pull her off the webbing and back to him, honouring Sexodus' wish that she may be looked after.. |
::XianXian finds herself stuck in the webbing, and too fatigued, falls asleep::
"zzzzzzzzzz" |
Not risking a ranged attack with so much chaos going on Kentelos focus's instead on Attrahs inner body. Reaching out with his mind Kentelos can feel the heat of Attrahs blood, he focus's on it rising the temperature slowly to boiling point.
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Krazixs shakes his head clear. Unfortunatley his simple cloth robe has failed to protect him from the damage done by the falling weaponry. Numerous cuts and bruises are evident through out his blood stained ripped garment. Ignoring the pain for now, the elf see's the damage done by the chaotic actions of him and his companions. Thinking a bit more rationally Krazixs concentrates and casts a spell over the fallen D'Aleen hoping to protect her from the crazed knights onslaught.
:Cast Spell- Protection from Evil: |
Slumped against the wall D'Aleen tears off a strip from the bottom edge of her cloak and wraps it tightly around her calf to stop the bleeding. Realizing her bow was dislodged from her grip with the initial explosion that shook them to the ground, she pulls her dagger from her side while the realization that she is almost helpless screams through her brain.
Suddenly she realizes one of her companions has cast a protective spell.....for the moment saving her from further harm. Thankfully she closes her eyes and tries to gather her strength. |
(OOC: Sorry for missing posting yesterday...was sick and pretty much slept through the afternoon/evening. )
Groaning that his web failed so misearbly, Thantos gets up to his feet as quickly as he can, grabbing his fallen sword as he goes. "Vinoh's right, we need to work together to take Attrah down. If your spell fails I'll try to distract him and engage him in combat. D'Aleen, are you ok? Krazixs?" Moving towards the fallen Attrah, Thantos waits to see if Vinoh can paralyze him. |
* Attrah's face of malevolence is fierce.
However, soon his eyebrows rise in surprise, and then furrow in intensity. His smile turns into a grimace of effort. He cannot move, Vinoh's focus seems to be working, but Vinoh's brow is sweating in concentration holding the furious warrior. While Attrah's body can't move, you see everything shaking as he strives to break the hold. The air around D'Aleen shimmers a bit, and the spell of protection takes hold. And the pixie is fully entangled in the web, it stretching from Darghon's efforts. But, as you all approach Attrah wary from attack, His grimace of effort and furrowed brow becomes one of shock, and then fear, and then pain. Blood is starting to trail from his mouth & nose, even seeping out of his eyes. His face & body start to sweat greatly, and his skin discolored. The shakes of effort to move turn into shakes of spasming You hear a growing sound of agony coming from his clenched mouth, turning into a quaking shrill, and then into a finally horrible wail. And then with a grunt, the movement stops The sound stops, Body glistening with a coat of sweat The face is blank, eyes wide & bloody Attrah is held standing like a puppet Attrah is still * |
Trying desperately to keep Attrah paralysed, Vinoh uses all of his concentration and then some. He begins to sweat, his feels his fists clench tightly, a throbbing headache begins to emerge from the back of his mind... whatever has a hold on the poor knight must be incredibly powerful to be able to resists one of the mind mage's most effective powers.
As Attrah finally seems to succumb to his own excessive efforts to break free and stands still, Vinoh releases the hold, unwilling to spend all of his energy and leave himself vulnerable. Dropping to his knees, the mage gasps for air, his head thumping with the rush of blood heading for his temples. In a halting voice, he manages a warning... "Stay... away from *cough*... him. Kill... at *wheeze* distance... He wanted... wanted to possess D'Aleen... who... whom he wounded... she was protected... *cough*... finish him!" |
"I believe his threat is ended."
Krazixs struggled under the pile of heavy weaponry, moving them aside he stood shakily leaning up against the wall. He looked a horror, his dirty robe, was now heavily soaked with blood and hung in shreds oh his lean frame. Closing his eyes the elf's eyes mouthed silent words and soon his wounds closed leaving behind faint pink scars that criss crossed his body. Standing the elf tears the rags that cover his torso leaving him in a comical state. He stands in a ragged cloth that covers him from loins to knees below which are his too small leather shoes. The remnants of his robe is held up by a piece of rope that is also serving as a sword belt. His torso is bare, decorated liberally with fresh pink lines, along with numerous larger scars, that seem to grow more numerous as they wind their way to his back. Moving his way over to D'Aleen the elf kneels and takes the elf's head in his hand. Words in a alien language are spoken and a soft light envelops D'Aleen. Standing Krazixs looks around to his other companions to see who else is hurt. |
* Attrah's form collapses like a rag
as soon as Vinoh releases his hold. Only his armor & sword make a noise as he hits the stone floor & broken wood. There is no movement, there is no life. With Krazixs' healing a warm light surrounds D'Aleen slashed leg. Slowly the bleeding recedes, and the wound seems to close upon itself, the top layer of skin weaving together and then her leg is whole again. Darghon's spell has finally extinguished the flames on the ceiling. Only smoke is left. There is a certain quiet in the air, one of spent wills... * |
***Sexodus now realizes the battle is over... Even more he realizes it is only the beginning!
He walks over to XianXian and carefully removes the webbing, making sure that he doesn’t entangle his hands. He then takes the sleeping pixie and places her in his pocket carefully "Is everyone ok?" ***He looks at his cut on his torso to examine the damage, Left for you rogue. |
Vinoh drinks deeply from the water skin on his belt and eats an apple. Strong uses of his powers always makes him hungry... looking over Attrah's corpse, he feels a swell of pity for his fallen, and once possessed companion. However, the reality of the situation soon overcomes him.
"We should burn the corpse... destroy it utterly. I wouldn't want an undead form of our former teammate to come and harass us later. Kentelos, maybe you could help here?" Checking to see if everyone is safe, Vinoh looks towards the secret passage. "Since we discovered it and fought dearly for it, I guess the least we can do now is check that stairwell out. What do you think, everyone?" With that, Vinoh makes his way towards the passage and stops next to D'Aleen and Krazixs, to check up on both elves. |
Kneeling next to the fallen Knight, Thantos resists the urge to lay a hand on Attrah and say a prayer for the warrior. Bowing his head he wishes Attrah god's speed to the afterworld.
Standing up Thantos moves towards D'Aleen. "D'Aleen, love, how are you feeling?" Touching her gently around the tear in her armour, Thantos gazes in amazement at the perfectly healed wound. "Krazixs..you are incredible...I can't even see a scar!" "Does it feel strong D'Aleen?" |
Echoing footsteps can be heard in the distance. As the seconds pass, it becomes apparent that they are coming from someone or something that is following you. Any who turn to fact the doorway through which these echoes emanate soon realize due to the motions of the man's feet that he is aware of the oud noise he is making and is obviously doing so intentionally.
He stops in the doorway, and stands with his hands folded in fron of him, openly displaying that he is not armed. The man is of short stature, and the caritlege of his ears is elongated in such a way that it forms a point. He is dressed in a padded leather vest, wearing trousers and boots, and his clothing seems to give the impression that he has no interest in standing out in a crowd. The man's face is handsome, but not striking, and his facial expression reveals no emotion. After allowing the group a moment to focus on him, the man steps forward, hands at his sides, and begins to speak in a soft, soothing tone of voice. "I see you have been unfortunate enough to lose a companion to a curse. Even as you mourn him and other fallen allies, it is important to move on. Death is one of the possible outcomes of this journey, and we must accept it if and when it strikes us. We also must be vigilant. In a cursed place, nothing is safe. Anything you touch may turn against you. Even the shadows on which some of us rely for stealth are unsafe. I urge careful consideration before you touch anything. I have the same purpose as all of you in being here, and we will need as many of us as possible in fighting condition once we find the evili that lurks below. I suggest we rest and recover a bit before moving on. Without waiting for a response, the newcomer steps over to a table at the side of the room, sets down his bag, and begins rummaging through it. After a minute, he has produced a small glass, a deecanter filled with a clear liquid, and a small box. Before continuing, he mumbles somethign to himself, and proceeds to open the decanter and box, pours himself a glass of what appears to be water, and takes a few pieces of beeff jerky and dried fish from the box. As he consumes his meal, he converses with any who wish to speak with him. |
D'Aleen assures the others that she is alright and looks with amazement at her calf that has been almost totally healed by Krazixs. Gently she runs her fingers over the barely visible scar left by Attrah's blade, turning to Krazixs she surprises him with a large hug and gentle kiss on his cheek.
"Thank you, my friend. I don't think I would have made it very far with that wound. You have an invaluable talent there, that is obvious." It is on the tip of the elf's tongue to ask about the scars criss crossing Krazixs back but she refrains from prying into something so personal. In time, if he chose to share with them, he would reveal his own story. Saddened at the thought of someone having to endure something that would leave such awful marks she turns to Thantos for comfort after this last harrowing incident. "Oh Thantos...for a moment I thought all was lost." Not having the words to describe how frightened she was, D'Aleen wraps her arms around him, resting her head against his chest, the reassuring sound of his heartbeat soothing away her fears. Gradually she becomes aware of another sound, loud footsteps echoing down the hallway as someone approaches. Looking up she takes in the newcomer, his short speech and repast at the table. Not knowing what to think of this new development she remains quiet, still shaken from the recent events. |
***As Sexodus places XianXian in his pocket. He goes to examine the cut on his torso. As the tips of his gloved finger touch the cut, He then realizes the damage it has done. Before he can utter a word he walks to the wall and leans against it with one hand. As the newcomer finishes talking.
"I... Thin..." ***Sexodus passes out & collapses to the floor all you can see, Is the blood hand print left on the wall. |
Krazixs hurry's over to Sexodus kneeling down next his fallen body. Placing his hands over his chest Krazixs concentrates hard on finding what is hurt. Prespiration stands out on his brow as he is already tired from the fight, and healing himself and D'Aleen.
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Feeling D'Aleen's head against his chest, Thantos worries that his still rapidly beating heart doesn't disturb her moment of rest.
Hearing the sound of boots, he tenses and makes ready to stand and fight once again. When D'Aleen's head rises from his chest at the sound of the stranger's voice, Thantos rises to his feet and draws his sword. Moving over to the stranger who has so calmly sat down amonst strangers in an evil place, Thantos gently rests his sword on the table, directly in front of the elf. "Why do you assume that we lost a companion to a curse? For that matter, why do you assume that the dead man is even from our party? What is your name and please give me a reason why I shouldn't run you through with my sword right now. As you said yourself, you would urge us to have careful consideration for anything in this accursed place." At that time, Thantos notices Sexodus fall to the ground and Krazixs run over to him. Not wanting to take his eyes of this "newfound friend" he trusts that Krazixs will take good care of this new injury. |
Krazixs frowns, the wound is indeed deep. The elf moves to the other side of the room and fixes the cot. Turning back the elf picks up the much larger Sexodus in his arms, and places him on the cot as gently as a sleeping child. Krazixs kneels at the side of the bed and closes his eyes placing his hands on the inert Sexodus.
"Friends, I fear he is wound is rather serious, I will try to heal as best I can however I am rather tired, I pray my strength is enough." Without raising his head the elf addresses the new arrival. "Foe or friend I warn you, greivous harm will come to you should you be here with evil intent." Quiet now the elf concentrates on the man before him. |
The stranger responds to Thantos in a reassuring tone.
Your group's effort was far from quiet. One of you instructed the others not to touch the sword, and implied that it turned Attrah into "whatever he is now." The man who said those words is the same who suggested that cremation would be the best way to ensure that "an undead for of our former teammate" would not be a threat. After a pause for a sip of water, the stranger continues If you are inclined to impale me because I am a stranger, then I would be glad to turn back and leave you all alone. However, with the loss of your friend, your group is weakened, hence my decision to make myself known. Those who know me address me as the simple name of James, as you all may. As for my intent, evil is a realtive term. To kill an evil creature is not evil, otherwise you, with your concern for evil, would not be on a quest to do so. Rest assured that my intent is no different than yours. I seek to destroy the creature that came to my homeland and attacked my fellow people. With this, James reaches out to Thantos and offers a handshake. I have some supplies with me if yours are running low. I would be more than willing to share them with my new companions, if you are willing to trust me. |
Nodding at Vinoh Kentelos turns towards Attrahs body and concentrates. Looking at the body you can see what would appear to be heat waves emanating off the corpse.... It would also appear that they are being deflected by a force that can not be seen only a few inches above him. Kentelos remains concentrating and is aware that there is someone new but does not pay attention to what is said.
OOC* The heat Kentelos is creating should be enough to turn bone into ash. He also has the heat contained in a heat shield. |
Somewhat re-assured by his eloquent words, Thantos sheathes his sword and hesitantly takes the other's hand.
"I am Sir Thantos, James. There are only a few left in this group that started the quest from the request of a Duke (OOC: I can't even remember what type of ruler he was!). The rest have joined along the way. Sexodus and XianXian, here have just joined us as well. Pardon me if I am a little skeptical and wary of all these new faces. It seems they all join us when we lose a member, as if the end game in this creature's plans, needs a certain number of people. I will offer fair warning that I will still be keeping an eye on you as you should be on all of us. For all you know, this was just an elaborate trap by Velix himself! But enough of that nonsense. You claimed that the creature here came to your homeland and attack you. Does this mean you have seen the creature? None of us even know exactly what we are looking for." |
Eyeing the newcomer warily, Vinoh heads to the cot to assist Krazixs in his healing, with the help of his own psychic powers.
*Psychic power: psychic surgery* |
Turns to Thantos.
I don't blame you for being skeptical. As for whatever we are trying to find, if I had seen it, I would probably lay among the dead. Few things are more disturbing than seeing the deceased loved ones of your friends and family climb out of their shallow graves and turn against you, backed by the legions of decaying corpses that brought the curse. Many were struck down by the evil forces as they were paralyzed by the horror of seeing their decomposed relatives staggering toward them, weapons in hand. Some, like myself, survived to fight. My lord, a powerful sorcerer, discovered that this tomb is teh source of the power that is attacking us, and sent me to ensure that this overlord would never again be able to invade our city. |
Seeing that Krazixs and Vinoh are attending to the stricken Sexodus, and that Kentelos is busy disposing of their fallen former companion, D'Aleen focuses on the conversation between her beloved and the stranger. Feeling reassured at the newcomers words she softly walks forward and stands by Thantos side. Smiling gently she reaches out her hand and looks into James' eyes.
"I am D'Aleen. We are glad to have you join us James. I joined the group just at the time your village was going through that nightmare. Poor souls. Any help we may have in destroying this evil is welcome." And with that the elf turns and wanders over to where she had been knocked to the ground to retrieve her bow that had been dashed from her grip. Spotting it laying under a heavy sword she kneels to release it and slowly runs her hands along the length of the smooth wood to ensure it hasn't been harmed. Satisfied that it is intact she starts to stand when a small glitter catches her attention in the rubble on the floor. Reaching out, her fingers touch upon the ring she had been examining at the table with Darghon earlier. Surprised she holds it in the palm of her hand and realizes she must have been holding it as well when she fell. Turning it over she is drawn again to the workmanship and, walking over to where Thantos is standing, she is compelled to slide it onto her slender finger. Gazing at it she wonders at the irrestible draw it has. |
::Highly disturbed by the sudden jolt of Sexodus' collapse, XianXian emerges from Sexodus' pocket and looks around for the source of the blood. Quickly, she jumps from the cot, and lands with a thud and a roll, and rushes faster to the desk she discarded her rags on. Putting them on, she runs back to the cot, climbs up and opens the cut in Sexodus' shirt as wide as possible.
Reaching into the folds of her rags, she produces a sticky mold that she begins to chew and spit on to the deep gash on Sexodus' body, urging the wound to mend.:: "Lemons!!! need Lemons!!!" ::XianXian stares at the wound awaiting for someone to do her bidding in anticipation:: |
Krazixs opens his eyes in surprise at the pixie staring at him from Sexodus' inert body.
"I have no lemons little one, mayhaps someone else may." |
Hearing the request for lemons, Thantos moves of to the side and searches through his pack.
"Sorry XianXian, I have no lemons. I have one lime left if that will do but no lemons." |
::XianXian looks at the wound, and the unfinished mending of wounds, and with a defiant frown, stares back up at Thantos and nods her head in approval.::
::With the lime, she will hope to cause an acidic catalyst in the mold that will cause great biogenic adhesion and tension on itself, to pull the skin that it is stuck to back together again,as the acid breaks down the mold slowly.:: |
D'Aleen leans against the table as she watches the pixie's attempts to help Sexodus. Welcome for the temporary respite she slips her silver flask from her pouch at her side and takes a long sip from it. Refreshed, she puts it away and closes her eyes for a moment to gather her energy for the task at hand.
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***Yea I’m not even going to use an Imagination... I’m sure I’m moving in pain ROFL.
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Exhausted Krazixs rises from the side of the cot.
"Well we've done all we can, I suggest we catch a quick breather while we wait for Sexodus to recooperate." Walking over to Da'leen, the elf takes the dagger from his belt, the dagger that was found in the chest with XianXian. "Here Da'leen, take this." He flips the dagger over and hands it hilt first to D'aleen. The blade is black as obsidion with a silver center and in the pommel a raised graphic of a skull split down the center. The dagger seems to absorb the darkness around them. "Next time you need a weapon in close quarters, this one will surely suit your need, especially in this place. The knife is old and whoever it's previous owner was, surely they fought the darkness even as we do now. You will find it invaluable against undead, as it's edge is keen enough to sever even the unnatural life that animates the denziens in this place." As the elf turns to find a place to rest something catches his attention. The ring that D'Aleen holds seems to emanate a magical aura. "D'Aleen would you mind if I examined your ring? It seems to me that some magical properties are inherint in it." |
As D'Aleen seems entranced with her own study of the ring, Krazixs shrugs and moves over to the table, and picks up the two items Darghon was examining earlier. Picking up the two small objects Krazixs murmmurs some words under his breath.
:Spell Identify: |
Wrestling her attention from her perusal of the ring, D'Aleen walks over to join Krazixs at the table.
"I am sure that dagger will come in handy Krazixs, thank you. You are more than welcome to look at the ring.....I cannot explain why it has such a draw to me. Any insight you may have that will help us is most welcome.....I think these others objects that came from the chest are worth some examining as well." |
Seeing that he has done all he can, Vinoh stands and looks at Sexodus. He hopes his efforts were not in vain, as he is tired of losing so many allies. Sure, many new ones seemed quick to appear to take their place, but still... Only he, Thantos, D'Aleen and Darghon stand as the last remaining original members sent by the Duke to this god-forsaken place.
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(OOC: Bob...Minx came on board in the mold infested city...if I recal correctly!)
Seeing Sexodus on the painful mend, Thantos moves over to D'Aleen and wraps his arms around her, placing his chin on her shoulder to look over at what Krazixs and she are looking at. "What are you two looking at over here?" |
(OOC: Opps! You're right Cubby! Wow, only three originals left!)
While most pople seem occupied, Vinoh discreetly reads the newcomer's aura, gauging his power and his general alignment. *Psychic power: read aura - James* |
::XianXian bites a rind off the lime and squeezes it onto the wound, splashing juice everywehre it needs to be, and anywhere it could be without. Satisfied with the process, she awaits the full recovery of Sexodus with motivated determination.
slapping his chest to keep blood flow in the region, XianXian smiles satisfied that her job done will be well in the end.:: "I have great feeling that this will work out well for you, Sexodus." ::Innocently she smiles to everyone:: "This mold also doubles as an extremely potent sexual enchancment." ::She crawls off of Sexodus, and over toward minx, climbs up her leg, onto her shoulder and offers her some delicoius mushroom pieces before biting on two herself.:: |
* Sexodus is feeling as if the grave wound is not as significant
Whether the XianXian's herbalism or krazixs exhausted efforts, or both...the wound is almost no where to be seen. The skin about it looks paler, but Sexodus' face doesn't. His energy is slowly returning, but krazixs looks still needs to rest himself The ashes of Attrah are still smoldering, and his Knight's field plate armor has been warped by the heat. All that is left is his Heritage in his sword and the shield that was the gift from the Father's patron * |
Blushing slightly D'Aleen takes the offered mushroom from XianXian.
"Ummmm thanks....I'll just save this for...err....later." Looking up at Thantos she holds out her hand so he can see the ring nestled in her palm. "It is just amazing, my love....the workmanship is beautiful and it is almost weightless....almost like it is just an image. I have to admit I am quite intruiged with it......" And with that D'Aleen slips the ring on. |
::XianXian giggles.::
"I'm sorry, I meant the mold has the side effect. That piece of mushroom I gave will help awaken and rejuvenate you." ::XianXian walks around on the table, looking at the treasure she spent much of the last several years with.:: |
Whispering into D'Aleen's ear..
"D'Aleen, beloved, how are you doing truly? Your wound looks good and it seems like you have some strength but....how are YOU doing? Yes, dear the ring is beautiful but....No!" Reaching for her hand, Thantos is a little too slow. His hand closes over hers just after the ring is slipped on. |
::XianXian's eyes widen with panic at Thantos' worry, while she pauses momentarily to reconsider any worry, she jumps and dives onto the desk and hides behind the inkwell on it.::
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***A Sudden loud voice from Thantos wakens Sexodus. Jumping up from his position, he takes in his surroundings. Shocked by the new comer he raises his hand to attack. While checking his wound.
"What Happened…? Who are you…? My stomach…? Why…? Who? Where’s XianXian?" |
* Most of you turn to Thantos' exclaimation
Seeing his hand cover D'Aleen's in concern Her eyes are closed as if listening to something There is a soft smile on her face And her stance seems lighter As if the gravity of the situation is not burdening her body * |
Smiling softly D'Aleen is surprised at the feeling that overwhelms her...such a feeling of tranqulity and peace as she hasn't felt since she left her father's side and her homeland. For the moment all seems to fade away...the horrible loss of their companions, the quest that still lays ahead of them....the arrival of their newest compatriot. All is forgotten as an incredible sensation of floating washes over her.
A gentle whisper seems to dance across her mind as the ring reveals a few of its wonderous secrets that have been waiting for the right time....the right place. Slowly blinking her eyes the elf comes out of her reverie, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips and she covers Thantos' hand with her own. "Ahhh my love we are blessed. We have found...thanks to the discovery of XianXian and her treasures...a great aid in our fight. This ring has powers that will surely come in use in our quest....the powers of nature, as my father has instructed me my entire life, but this....this is different." With a glimmer in her eyes she feels invigorated and ready for the challenges that lay ahead. |
Surprised by Thantos' words, Vinoh relaxes as he senses great peace wash over D'Aleen. It would seem the elf now has great tools to help her in her fight against evil: her bow, the dagger and now this ring. Looking back at Attrah's remains, he notices that his shield would no longer be of any use to him. Picking it up, he hands it to Thantos.
"Thantos, why don't you take Attrah's shield. Since you're the only full-fledged fighter here, it would make sense." Vinoh then turns to James and looks him over inquisitively. "So, James, it would seem that you possess some protection against mind probes and attacks. Care to tell us what other abilities you might have?" |
*** After seeing everyone brush off what Sexodus has said. He takes a second to realize the situation.
*** Thinking to himself: I was cut... I remember feeling faint, then... then... They must have healed me. They would have warned me of a threat, if this person was here to harm. But where is XianXian... My little friend where is she? *** Lowering his hand he begins to speak "Where has my little friend gone? XianXian she wasn’t hurt was she. When I fell... OMG IS SHE OK??? *** Looking into his pocket, He finds nothing. Frantic he looks for answers |
::XianXian, still mystified by what has occurred in objects possessing members of the party, and slightly frightened, hears Sexodus' concerns from teh caught, she lifts just her head above the inkwell, and getting his attention, she waves him down, still afraid to come out behind the inkwell::
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*** Seeing XianXian, Sexodus walks over and offers her his hand. So that she may once again take a place on Sexodus Shoulder
"Are you ok? I hope i didnt hurt you when i fell. What is new with this group, While i was asleep?" |
"Ah, D'Aleen, sweet, that was not a very wise thing to do. I'm glad you did it considering that the ring seems to be good but you gave me quite the fright."
Giving D'Aleen a tight squeeze and holding onto her hand with one, Thantos turns to Vinoh to accept the shield. "Thank you Vinoh. I will try to be as worthy of this shield as Attrah was. " |
Krazixs frowns. His energy is nearly exhausted and he has yet to break the mystery of the two items in his hands. Concentrating harder the elf focuses his energy on identifiying the items in his hands.
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{OOC Note: Sorry for my disappearence, it was finals week and I was nowhere near the internet}
James turns to Vinoh, looks at him for a moment, then responds to his question. "I was wondering who that was. Please let me know in the future if you decide to make an attempt to peer into my mind. I hope that we can develop a better sense of trust without resorting to mind-reading. "I hope that I can trust you to guard my back, as I know you can trust me to guard yours. It may be even more helpful to our effort if the back I see is that of the enemy. I am light on my feet, and more often than not, the last sound my enemy will hear is the air rushing out of his companion's throat where I sliced it open." To accentuate the last statement, James draws his index finger across his own throat in the way he would run a dagger across the throat of an enemy, and lets out a soft, wheezing breath, mimicking the sound of a man whose throat had been cut. |
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