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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: What's for dinner?
Zora and Silvara both cautiously move into the mess hall, carefully stepping over broken remnants of furniture and debris. Zora heads left while Silvara heads right hoping to trap whatever is behind the table between the two of them. As they round the table and the creature making the sound comes into view, the women are met with the bloodshot eyes of a hideously large rat, gnawing away on what is little more than a gnawed and gnarled bone, once belonging to the man on the table; his left arm to be precise. The rat looks up at Zora, it's whisker's twitching, feeling the air around it, and it bares a pair of razor sharp incisors along the front of it's pointed angular face. It hisses in protest at the intrusion of the women, but does not aggressively react, instead it gnaw's on the arm some more, somewhat cautiously, its eyes fixed on the armored paladin before it. If it's seen Silvara it hasn't showed it, though it's tail whips back and forth through the air like a swaying cobra.
Posted on 2008-06-26 at 04:05:47.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: And
The map is up, I know I know, y'all love me.
Posted on 2008-06-26 at 03:57:31.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: Sure jozan give me 5 minutes I'll put one up
Map wise that is.
and Deuc, I don't see why moving 10' from combat wouldn't allow an AoO when moving 5' would.... unless I'm reading your blurb wrong. The point of being prone is it's supposed to suck. I can't rightly see how crawling away in any fashion allows you to safely proide enough attention and cover to prevent any AoO's that may otherwise be taken against your withdrawing form.
The only house rule on this I can make is a Full round withdrawl while Prone. "By focusing all your attention on escaping your precarious position, you can move 1/2 your reguar movement and stand from prone, while making a Concentration check vs the AoO's Attack roll to deny any additional damage. Doing so is a full round action "(meaning only swift / free actions can be taken that round)
So Talus could make a full withdrawl, make a Concentration check vs the wolf's Attack roll, and if your concentration check is higher, no AoO is made, if it fails, the wolf's AoO will go against your prone AC as normal. Providing you're not incapacitaed or further tripped, your round would still end with you being 1/2 movement away and standing.
That seems more than a fair compromise for unclear rules to me.
Posted on 2008-06-26 at 03:42:59.
Edited on 2008-06-26 at 03:59:10 by Kaelyn
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: Dice God's giveth and taketh away
Battle was on, and the forest had become an arena of death where the wolf pack were the reigning champions. As one, they moved again this time even faster than before, marking their targets and lunging in an effort to end the combat before it could even really begin3.
Wolf 1 vs. Talus: This time around Talus was far from fortunate. Perhaps he was distracted by the inner turmoil that wrestled within, but the wolf took full advantage of his divided attention, lunging at Talus’ legs, sweeping him off his feet and biting hard into his calf as he fell. (enemy critical =Talus 10/24 + prone)
The wolf (2) in front of Elesia still slept soundly, unaware of the dangerous battle which raged around it.
Wolf 3 vs. Linnix: Linnix too was better prepared for what was to come, and as the Wolf lunged, his hungry teeth found only the shaft of the sturdy scythe. (31/37)
Wolf 4 vs. Xaris: once more Xaris nimbly avoids the dangerous fangs of the predator, and tries to talk the creature into fleeing…
Wolf 5 vs. Aelistae: the Drow Priestess’ armor proved stronger than the gnaw of wolven teeth though that same armor does continue to grow hotter by the second beginning to burn her delicate ebony skin. (29/3
Dire Wolf 1 vs. Bart: The already wounded Bart could not fend off the Dire Wolf which bore down upon him, he was helpless as the dire wolf began to gorge on human flesh, tearing out enough of his torso to reveal the ribs ad muscle beneath. Bart’s wail of agony fell silent as he passed out, blood pooling around him. (Bart =Dying)
Dire Wolf 2 vs. Artanis: The wounded wolf facing Artanis was running in adrenaline and instinct now, and lunged swiping at Artanis’ feet, hoping to knock the armored warrior off balance, finding a hold with a mighty paw behind her leg’s Artanis soon found her world turned upside down as the Dire Wolf chomped down, it’s teeth piercing her breastplate along the shoulder line, the teeth drawing deep puncture wounds. (Artanis 32/50) Artanis just realized just how dangerous these creature’s were.
Lycanthrope: the Lycan leader looked on with a smug look on his face. As Talus spoke his refusal, the hybrid shrugged an almost disappointed gesture before falling into a chant, his incantation calling upon the Dark Mother to send forth her power and strike down the infidels. Fortunately perhaps, nothing evidently happens as of yet.
Xaris was the first to react, still free from the wounds of the wolf set upon him. He watched Bart fall, heard his cry go silent, and knew he had to act quickly. The wolf before him stared him down and his growl was interpreted as “I will eat the trespassers.” Xaris sighed a reigned sigh as he brought his blade across in a second arc. Once more the sharp blade found it’s mark and sank into the wolf’s side, this time striking bone. The wolf shrieked in pain, eliciting a howl from the rest of the pack as the shark fell silent its breathing shallow and labored. (Super gnome does it again, max damage has put the wolf into the negatives)
Artanis was in a predicament of her own, and wouldn’t be able to help anyone until she managed to get to her own feet and deal with the threat of the Dire wolf hungry to finish her off. Chancing an attack of opportunity in regaining her balance, Artanis moved to stand, the wolf lunging but hitting nothing but her shield with a forceful thud, lighting two of the quartzes in the shield. Taking a swing, She struck true, but noticed this time her blow did not penetrate the thick hide of the large wolf before her. Somehow, the beast was resisting the damage of her blade, how could this be?
Linnix, though untrained with her newly wielded scythe, she managed a swing at the wolf in front of her, drawing a thin line of blood to stain the sweat matted fur. (-5)
Elesia, free to move for the time being, new she had to get to Bart soon, but with such a threatening beast standing over him, she was afraid to approach. Instead, she slid a familiar looking wand of bone from her belt, and sighted a line that would take both the Dire wolf (1) by Bart, and the regular one facing Aelistae together. Leveling the wand, she uttered the command word and a searing bolt of lightning shot from the tip of the wand. It surged across the battlefield catching the Dire Wolf square in the side, singing its hair and causing it to howl in pain. The Wolf was visibly shaken and not nearly as confident in it’s movements as it turned it’s gaze on the bardic beauty. As for the wolf by Aelistae, little to nothing was left of the beast but a scorched and stinking pile of burnt fur and meat.
Free from direct oppression, Aelistae attempts another turning attempt but this time there is no reaction from those gathered for the hunt. Disappointed, she readies her next action.
Talus, bolstered by Artanis’ words of encouragement, but left very much alone due to unforeseen circumstances was now on his back and though he concentrated on preventing any further attacks, he was unable to fully summon forth the power for the invocation of his Eldritch blast. He would need assistance soon, or this organized pack of hunters would soon pick the team apart one member at a time.
(Ugh, things aren’t looking good for you guys this round, let’s hope your choices, and the dice god’s look more favorably on you all next time round or I may be out some more players!)
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 23:27:27.
Edited on 2008-06-26 at 03:54:58 by Kaelyn
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: Are we alone?
Silvara motioned for Zorana to halt entering the mess hall, thinking it better to wait it out and let whatever was inside come to them. However, they stood there for a good five minutes, and were only rewarded with the continued sound of scratching and gnawing. It would seem that whatever was lying currently out of view, was content in whatever it was doing, having not noticed the two explorers. The hallway was once again filled with a strange chill, and Zorana for a split moment felt like something had gently brushed against the nape of her neck, while Silvara felt her hair move seemingly of its own accord.
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 21:20:53.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: oh
and since I'm running on no sleep today it seems, gotta babysit and prep dinner yadda yadda then work, I'm updating for everyone again lol. enjoy
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 21:14:10.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: Artanis
Don't edit I'll just have you deal with the wolf on your next round, and then you can take it from there as to where you go (ie to talus or what not depending)
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 21:13:25.
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Topic: Audalis: Tides of War Q/A
Subject: waiting?
Pretty sure I'm still waiting on people to post I'l cehck over it again though...
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 19:13:01.
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Topic: Silent Hill: Eternal Decay
Subject: memories
"...Think about it Chris. What self-respecting public servant would put the safety of a cat over the safety of the people?"
A searing headache washed over Chris for a moment, the intensity strong enough to make him almost lose the grip on his 'club' before countering the weakness witha clench that turned his knuckles white.
a flash of imagery swept across hism ind's eye. there was red and blue lights flashing in a swirling arc across the canvas of his mental recollection, and a whirling siren blaring ever so loud. There was a face, a dark skinned man in a similar vest to his own smiling and laughing over the powdered donut which oozed some thick red gel from a hole in the side. Then another flash, and that same dark handsome face was lying torn asunder on a gurney being rushed away from him, the barrel of a police issued baretta 9 still smoking on the cold concrete in font of him as a swarm of voices and accusing words bombarded him. A third flash, and the glints of gold and silver are seen sliding across an oak desk to a balding man on the other side, who shakes his head solemnly as the world fades to black. The last image Chris see's is the "Welcome to Silent Hill" sign at the edge of town, beconing him home.
Chris shakes the pain away and takes a look at Hank, Cindi, then Delilah.
"I..I don't know what I was thinking Sorry, got this awful headache there all of a sudden. Cindi, Hank's right, if there's a chance for another peson to be alive out there, we've got to... I've got to chance looking for them, just like you do your cat. Meera is small, agile if anyone has a chance of staying out of the grasp of one of those shambling creatures it's her, I'd dare say I'm envious I'm not one of her feline friends myself at the moment. I know you've got to check up on her, I understand your worry but be reasonable, let us go and collect our bearings and some possible supplies and then we'll return for Meera I promise."
Chris scratched the back of his head a moment thinking some more before speaking. "Besides, I'm curious about this darkness, flute inspired or not. Have you tried playing it again to see if it can reverse whatever this is? And if the answer's no, I'd prefer to be somewhere a bit safer than the middle of a street before you try and put the theory to use, just in case it goes from worse too, well, whatever comes after that."
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 13:44:28.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: correctimundo
AS you would have no idea what the enemy's total hp count is, I just lit what damage you've done, and even then I only do it occassionally, sometimes I don't post the numbers at all, typiclly only when they are impressive and you can go "aw yeah, I did that!"
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 13:17:20.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: as I left word on yahoo
the wolf you managed to really injure is far from dead, you might wanna rethink your post, or not don't know lol.
Posted on 2008-06-25 at 05:08:44.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: Arena of Trees
Any thoughts of escaping were quelled with Aelistae’s word’s and the soft click sounding the release of a silver bolt in the direction of the lycanthropic threat. Aelistae’s holy symbol was encased in a silver glow of holy power, and as she held it aloft to attempt to turn the lupine beasts, she felt the power of Ellistrae flow through her as she spoke the words of power. The lycan before her stared her down, seemingly unaffected by the turn attempt, as did his loyal guardians. One of the wolves nearby however, (on the right side) shuddered and howled, before being overcome with a supernatural fear, and whimpered scratching at the tree-woven cage, unable to flee.
Linnix’s bolt flew towards the Lycanthropic leader, but amazingly it was one of the pairs of larger wolves before him that snapped forward, catching the bolt with a snap if it’s maw, the wooden shaft of the bolt snapping and the potentially dangerous silver head falling harmlessly to the floor.
Then as one the entire enclosure became a feeding ground, as every wolf, wolf-like beast, lycanthrope or otherwise all reacted at once, their pack moving on the same initiative with unparalleled teamwork.
The five unaffected wolves all pounced at once, each taking a different target in respect to those nearest to them. Talus, Elesia, Linnix, Xaris, and Aelistae all found themselves staring down the throats of a razor tooth lined maw attached to a hundred plus pounds of fur and fang.
Wolf 1 vs. Talus: Talus was able to quickly twist his body out of the way of a dangerous snapping set of teeth…
Wolf 2 vs. Elesia: Elesia however was not so lucky, he efforts of freeing the horses left her exposed, and the wolf clipped her arm, drawing blood. (-4hp)
Wolf 3 vs. Linnix: Linnix too was unprepared for the sheer speed of the wolf attack. The lupine beast was atop her in an instant, sharp teeth tearing into her flesh above her right thigh. (31/37)
Wolf 4 vs. Xaris: Xaris, being small and nimble easily dodged the attacking wolf, and prepared his counter offensive.
Wolf 5 vs. Aelistae: Even Aelistae, so focused on her godly refutation of the enemy could not maneuver out of the way of the wolf, who bit down painfully into her left leg, the wolf growled in satisfaction as it tasted blood. (30/3
Dire Wolf 1 vs. Bart: Despite the bravado Bartholomew had shown up till now, in an instant it was proven he was no warrior, though he hid his fear behind the sweat which gathered on his brow, the Dire wolf simply barreled into him, knocking his newly acquired pitchfork from his grasp, as the large wolf tore a large chunk out of the farmer-patron’s torso. Bartholomew let out an agonizing cry of pain as he stumbled over, barely keeping his footing. (-15hp)
Dire Wolf 2 vs. Artanis: In an instant, the second Dire wolf bounded past the wounded Bartholomew and into Artanis, but the seasoned warrior was more than prepared, as the dire wolf landed, she side stepped, and deflected the charging beast with her shield, pushing it off to the side.
Lycanthrope: With a call upon the blessings of the Dark Mother, the lycanthrope cast a spell, and Aelsitae could feel her armored shirt heat up like a warm cozy blanket about her person. “Hehe, unlike my kin, I prefer my meat cooked.” The Lycanthrope said.
They had been caught at a disadvantage, and though many had been wounded, some more grievously than others they had survived the initial onslaught, and were now ready for a counter offensive. Artanis hefted her newly acquired bastard sword, the gleaming metal reflecting the firelight across the battlefield, and as she took a 5’ step closer towards Talus, not taking her eyes from her enemy, she swung a mighty arc that cut deep into the Dire Wolf’s frame. She could feel the resistance as the creature’s body fought the intrusion of the foreign metal, but such was the strength of her swing that even still it left quite the wound. (Critical hit, (-18 hp)
Xaris wanted to get closer to the more threatening looking opponents, but leaving the wolf free to attack his flank just wouldn’t do. Taking a 5’ step towards the center of the clearing, the resident super gnome gripped his master worked great sword and laid into the wolf, the blade cutting deep and eliciting a howl of pain from the creature. (-13 hp)
Bart scrambled backwards as blood seeped through his fingertips, he was shaking and his vision was blurry. For the first time in his life, he truly feared that perhaps he’d not see his wife and children again, forget the claiming of the keep or the quest for glory. As he felt his lifeblood slipping away, he prayed as he fumbled for a potion from his belt pouch. “Tyr, Helm, Ilmatyr and Torm, watch over us now as you have in the past, please see me safely through this ordeal.” With that he quaffed the potion, feeling the cool refreshing healing properties wash over him, mending a small portion of his grisly wound. (Bart HP-7/??)
Elesia winced slightly as her arm ached, stepped back and turned to face the approaching wolf, blood on its lips. "That's enough out of you, now sleep." She focused the sleep spell on the wolf before her, and was pleased when the pup simply curled up and began a growling snore at her feet.
Talus was free from harm, but far from free of danger. As the wolf bared its fangs at the warlock, his power growing within him, Talus took a step back, free from immediate danger and fired his eldritch blast at the lycan-leader. The blast splashed across the lycan’s chest in a burning scorch, and the man hissed as he turned his attention towards Talus. “You who cavort with demons, The Dark Mother can use those of your talents, cease your futile attempts to deny what you are, and join us, and you shall be rewarded a thousand times more than you could ever hope to achieve in this lifetime.”
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 20:19:01.
Edited on 2008-06-24 at 20:42:13 by Kaelyn
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: got distracted last night by company
working on pdate now, expect it soon!
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 14:37:55.
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Topic: yet another movie thread...
Subject: Check it out
!!!
Zelda Movie Trailer
April Fool's fanfilm or not, it has some great movie making potential
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 02:13:06.
Edited on 2008-06-24 at 02:15:40 by Kaelyn
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Topic: yet another movie thread...
Subject: Admiral
When I saw this trailer in the Iron Man movie... the first 60 seconds had me hooked, aztec warrior decendants and what not, but I was leery as I saw it was from Disney, didn't know what direction it was going to go in... Course the direction it did go in ushered an audible groan from everyone in the theatre along with a few intermingled chuckles.
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 00:51:49.
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Topic: yet another movie thread...
Subject: guess I'm the only one...
who liked Lady in the Water
But I'm just a big Pual giamatti fan
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 00:49:55.
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Topic: WH 40k Q&A - Innocence Proves Nothing
Subject: hazahh
for spinal injuries!
Posted on 2008-06-24 at 00:04:54.
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Topic: Whom Gods Annoy - Q/A
Subject: Ugh insulted!
I'm still here, I've posted, it's you we're waiting on Gruggster.
we're looking for an inn or tavern or some local watering hoel to gather some information or hire a guide.
Posted on 2008-06-23 at 15:34:42.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: a mess in the hall
Silvara and Zorana move down the first door on the right side of the entrance, noticing that the door itself had likely been blown from the hinges by some great amount of force as it hung limply from a single iron hinge, the thick metal bent and curled at an awkward angle as the door rested against the wall. They made their way down the corridor, noting the four pairs of doors they passed; all closed which their map indicated were small sleeping quarters perhaps. Passing them unopened, they proceeded down the 80’ passageway and rounded to the left. Along the right wall, was an open archway, scorched with blackened marks of some past explosion? As they neared, Silvara’s hands filled with sword and torch, Zorana’s steel and shield they could see into the large room, where long centralized tables were splintered and overturned, chairs and simple furniture was in a heaping wreck and the stench of long spoiled food wafted past their noses. In the middle of the room is a corpse of some poor sod. Half rotten and missing more than a few chunks of rotten flesh from teeth mark some as deep to the bone across his decaying body. The figure bears no identifying marks, only the remnants of a simple tattered ragged bunch of clothe that is hard to even determine as to the original outfit it was tailored to.
From behind the pile of rubble can be seen two small doors, one to the left of the 20’ long room and one along the back wall. Also, there is a distinct scratching sound, like claws on stone coming from behind the piles of rubble and refuse currently out of sight.
Posted on 2008-06-23 at 15:22:37.
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Topic: Silent Hill Q&A
Subject: GLory
Still waiting on an apparent PM I'm supposedly getting from you?
EDIT: If it's prevalent I'll edit my last post to include whatever the pm requires me too.
Posted on 2008-06-23 at 14:59:40.
Edited on 2008-06-23 at 15:02:04 by Kaelyn
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Topic: Silent Hill: Eternal Decay
Subject: Making plans
Chris had remained relatively quiet while the women discussed their views on which avenue to pursue in their attempt to find a way out of this god-forsaken town. As Delilah’s hand clenched his own, he could only squeeze her palm back for reassurance, and when something disturbed her to the point of burying her gentile face into his chest, he could only run his fingers through her hair in a gentle comforting motion for a moment, until she regained her composure. His head swelled for a moment, her heartbeat felt even through the protective clothing he wore as she was against him, but he shook it free, focused on the task at hand. It was then that Delilah nominated him as a leader for the group.
“I’m not saying I’m the best candidate for the task, seeing as whereas you seem to have some sort of memories of this place, I have none, but that too may be an advantage, for my wits and instincts are unimpeded by thoughts of the past… for now at least. Cindi, it may only be a cat, but you said your house was near Jack’s inn anyways, and as I said I’m convinced there’s more within those rooms than I managed to uncover before hearing the flute call.” Chris pointed to the map in the direction of the flower shop. “Let’s check in on Cindi’s feline friend, and then Jack’s inn. If we don’t find anything of use, or only danger, then we will make our way towards the Flower shop on the opposite end of town, Perhaps Wiltse Road will actually lead somewhere instead of a perpetual abyss like Nathan did. I’ll stick to the lead, and everyone keep their eyes and ears peeled, I don’t want to rely on this ipod too heavily just in case it ends up misleading us.”
Chris hefted his table leg once more and felt comfortable in the weight of it in his hands. “If everyone’s ready, let’s get moving, the sooner we’re out of here the sooner I’ll feel comfortable. “ With a reassuring grip on Delilah’s shoulder, Chris took the first step towards Cindi’s place, following her directions.
Posted on 2008-06-23 at 14:56:57.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: heh
"Eat This" Chuckles, so Hollywood, I love it.
No problems DA, I work tonight also then have tomorrow night off, if you post tomorrow I'll update for everyone again then. 
Oh nd Xaris a 2 1/2 ' tall gnome is gonna be hard pressed trying to stop twin 4'+ tall wolves lol, and if they don't leave their master's side, are you charging them or something or remainin back there?
Posted on 2008-06-23 at 03:50:14.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: the Unsung Heroes Q/A
Subject: oh and since it was asked
the Clearing is a 40' radius around the campfire
Posted on 2008-06-22 at 15:46:33.
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Topic: Innocence Proves Nothing - Warhammer 40,000
Subject: Did it all for the nookie
Tazi turned to look at Daggerfall just as he turned to look away. The fact that she had caught him looking at her brought an amused smile to her lips.
“Still not tired after…?” she began, before a sudden crash stole her attention.
“Frack,” she swore simply, as she cocked her pistol. “Well at least we know that wasn’t Mkoll. He would have been screaming like a girl first. Oh…and whoever kills this fracker gets to go on top.”
Tazi winked suggestively as she started down the left hand corridor, laspistol at the ready.
Daggerfalls almost black pupil’s widened at Tazi’s interrupted reference to their last little ‘life remembrance session’, but as the crash filtered to his ears his rifle was up in an instant, and his blackened body-suited frame stood in the dim corridor like another shadow fading in and out of existence as the light’s flickered. “Either way, it’s a win win situation” he said in his deep husky voice. “But seeing as you rode the elevator from basement to top repeatedly last time, this bastard’s mine, it’s my time for a little authority.” As the dull click of his safety was switched off, and he moved behind Tazi, his rifle aimed just over her shoulder, silencer at the ready and laser sight activated, he chuckled just loud enough for her to hear. “Oh, and if it’s a head shot, be sure you wear that little thing I love.”
Daggerfall falls in aside/behind Tazi, along the left hand corridor to provide support for Ghustel, hoping for a clear shot at the creature’s head when it comes into view.
Posted on 2008-06-22 at 15:12:59.
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Topic: Forgotten Realms: The Unsung Heroes
Subject: The Hunter's and the Prey
The silence in the air was more unnerving than the howling that had preceded it. Without the wolf-calls to give away at least some sense of location, the adventurer’s would have to rely on their vision in hopes of spotting any danger before it got too close. Aelistae’s natural and Talus’ invocation enhanced darkvision were slowly taking effect, while Artanis and Xaris’ keener than human eyesight took advantage of the silver moonlight which filtered though the surrounding trees and brush. It was odd that while traveling across open plains for hours the ‘clearing’ would be in a copse of trees roughly circular in their growth pattern. Archeva however must have had an overwhelming day, what with last night’s events, because as the rest of the group stood on alert; she slept soundly tucked away in an extra room off the side of Barts tent. Aelistae cast a Cat’s Grace, her already lithe body becoming even more agile, while Talus readied his inherent Eldritch Blasts, for a quick response to any immediately apparent threat.
Xaris was the first to shift his head suddenly to the right, a glimpse of something catching his eyes. His footing shifted as he peered out into the night, his peripheral vision catching Aelistae’s own silver lined head twisting as she too spotted shapes moving in and out of sight as though they were but fleeting shadows in the night, merging and reemerging from the darkness cast from the trees and canopies above. Talus soon spotted what he thought was a pair of eyes watching them from behind the cluster of horses, who were stomping the ground in frightened irritation, struggling against their rope lines which had them tethered to the nearby trees. Their whinnies bothered Elesia, who slowly moved forward, trying to at least get to the ropes to free them to run if need be rather than be prisoners in this trunk lined cage.
As more people began spotting more eyes through the darkness, the shimmering red slanted orbs remained just outside the fire light, then as one to shatter the building tension, a cacophonous howl filled the night air reverberating through the leaves and branches completely surrounding the party. Talus thought he saw the outline of a canine face part the shadow’s and let fly his Eldritch Blast, the arcane infused ray splitting the air with a crackle of energy and flying out the extent of its range before dissipating having apparently missed its target.
In the next instant, through the trees strolled a half dozen wolves ranging in hues of white to black, fine thin hair to coarse rough bristles and everything in between. The wolves were all staring intently at those in the clearing, before letting out a low growl in unison, which ushered in the arrival of an even more impressive, if not potentially dangerous trio. Entering the clearing from the south, (the bottom of the map) stood a pair of larger wolves, each taller than Xaris by an entire arm’s length at least, and much more built than the other’s gathered. They both sat on hunched leg’s their dark grey fur a dull contrast to the orange, yellow and red glow of the fire burning in the center of the clearing. Both wolves bore small black cloaks which rests on their backs, and tied off around their thick necks. Anything emblazoned upon the cloaks was currently illegible. Between the pair of larger lupines, and slightly behind them stood a man; or at least a figure mostly a man. Garbed in a dark brown set of robes which hung open revealing thick black hide around his muscular frame and the glint of something shiny affixed to his belt made from strung squirrel tails stood a humanoid about six feet in height, but instead of a face of flesh and skin was a furred head lupine in appearance with dark eyes which shimmered with intelligence. In his right and he held a white staff of twisted wood, capped with a amber encased honeycomb. His eyes scanned the clearing and his nose twitched as though something unpleasant had wafted passed him.
“You have intruded upon our hunting grounds, and attacked my kin without provocation. Once more your arrogance will cost you your lives, and we will have our sacrifice for the glory of nightfall and mother.” The lupine hybrid scanned the area once more and a sneer revealed canine teeth as he seemed to revel in the horses torment as they struggled against their restraints. “You are fortunate however that we relish the hunt, and so lay your opportunity to perhaps keep your lives… for a little longer. Leave your four legged appetizers and scatter to the winds, for they will not satiate my kin long, and the hunt will then truly begin.” To accentuate his point, he tapped the staff on the earth before him, and the tree’s in the clearing all seemed to stretch and intertwine, forming a wooden barrier of branches and brambles surrounding the grove, except for a five foot gap just north of Xaris, the trees forming an archway roughly 8’ from the ground.
“You have sixty seconds to make your flight, or kiss your false god’s goodbye.” As he finished speaking, the wolves gathered all took a paced step forward in unison and growled once more.”
Posted on 2008-06-22 at 14:55:53.
Edited on 2008-06-22 at 15:44:51 by Kaelyn
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