Allansia Wildlands Campaign.

Banzo curses under his breath, "Those dastardly cat-killing SOBs!" he wipes a hand across his face, "Please excuse my allergies! Zeno saw a large flat sandy area surrounded by people hanging in bronze cages and a similar amphitheatre occupied by scattered figures... also a stepped dias and throne surrounded by figures!" Banzo lets out a couple of little coughs trying to hide them behind his clawed hand. "They're up there alright, and they got rid of Zeno, so they know we're close!"

Herman takes in the new information, not really surprised. He takes a deep breath and look at the others without saying a word, but the muscles are tense. He just adds:

I have this potion of flying, it must be thrilling, I kept it for the righe moment, and this can be the right moment. I am willing also to give it to someone else, if it can be more useful...

Enwynn draws what conclusions she can with the little she has gathered from her listening from where she is, and is sadder for what she has learned from it.

"Bring life to this place please, Lady Of Flowers, the price paid in death is too high..." she pleads in a whisper, then stands up, weary yet unable to rest while that rest is reckoned in lives.

Banzo: "This potion is indeed potent. It appears to be of every school of magic at once." 

OOC: Enwynn makes an Arcana check on What kind of magic is all kinds of magic at once? and gets a total of 9, because that's odd even for a magic potion. 

At Zeno's sudden disappearance, the elf lays a hand on the tortle's shell and says quietly "I am sorry that happened. When you next call them forth, I think we owe them a good fish dinner at the very least for their bravery."

"If they are aware of our nearness, then why are they holding back?" she ponders, sword in hand. "Bronze cages? Old fittings or older magic?"

Herman: I have this potion of flying, it must be thrilling, I kept it for the righe moment, and this can be the right moment. I am willing also to give it to someone else, if it can be more useful...

Enwynn thinks for a moment then offers "If there are people in the hanging cages Xeno saw, then freeing them would easier and quicker with two aided by flight. Tannin is but one pair of wings. I have no skill with locks and bars, nor any spell I can think of to break bronze without harming those caged by it. You possess great strength and tenacity, and Garret is wise in locks and quick of wit." 

"Here's a quick plan, Herman, Garet and I will rush in and engage them in melee. Tzedaka and Enwynn will hang back for support and any spells or ranged attacks that could help. Tannin you can either help Tzedaka and Enwynn with ranged attacks, or wait 6 seconds and sneak in as best you can to strike from the shadows, whichever you deem best as the fighting unfolds."

"After 12 seconds have elapsed and we've all gotten in a couple of strikes or spells Tzedaka should use her 'sister's' help if she's able to which means joining us up front. Enwynn should use her magic to best compliment us once she sees how the fighting is unfolding. And although I will be in the thick of things I will start with a 'Slow' spell to hopefully give us the edge."

"Let me know if you agree and when you're all ready!"

“Tzedaka looks at the tortle, “If Zagor falls, Dee battle is won unless…” her thought trails off.

For Banzo

Have we had a short rest? 

( No.  Ten minutes have elapsed while Tzedakas healing and Banzos ritual were being done.)

Tannin simply stares at the battle angel, "Now? Our coffee break isn't over"

Tannin my noble warrior, ven we first met, you asked me a question, which…at dee time, I did not answer directly. You asked me," “Chav I experienced this Zagor firsthand, and what has dis warlock done to be part of my cause.”
"It is time to answer dis,” She takes a breath, trying to decide what to reveal.

"Dee gods chav been watching Zagor for many years. Because most of dee gods do not interfere in the affairs of mortals, and…some are disinterested or lost in der own pursuits, Shakor, dee night demon (She spits to the right) has been able to exert great influence chere, and create tremendous damage."

“Zagor is said to be vone of dee greatest sorcerers dis age has seen. He possesses powers of a warlock and has supreme control over eelements. He has been terrorizing Allansia for longer than any of you chave been alive. Like his apprentice, Shade, Graduate of dee Untempered Font, he is in league with a demon, (she spits to the right), and thus vill have tremendous power and an unnatural life span. Vee will also be walking into his lair, so his powers vill be even greater. He can likely change his form, shoot elements such as fire and lightning, and may be able to summon Demons and other Eelementals. It vill take all of your courage, your hearts, and perchapts wisdom and patience to defeat chim. Den, we vill have to destroy his body in magic and determine, if Like a Lich, he has his soul bound to different objects."

(OOC: Think Voldemort).

"Libra, dee goddess of Justice, has seen dee powers of evil ravage dee land of Allansia. She has decided to take action to balance dee evil width good. Libra has chosen to intervene, and bring balance to dis vorld. Dis balance comes when great cheroes take up a cause and are villing to do what dey must to vanquish evil. She has watched your deeds for many long years and she has chosen.......you."   She smiles, radiantly.

"I am not chere for you, I am chere because of you."

“CHEROES OF ALLANSIA, YOU ARE DEE PEOPLES JUSTICE!"

(With this, she touches each of them in turn bestowing them with Heroism +5HP, Immunity to being frightened)

Tannin nods no fear in him in the first place. "And that's the reason, not to go in half cocked, but if the group, thinks we don't have the time."

Banzo: "Here's a quick plan, Herman, Garet and I will rush in and engage them in melee. Tzedaka and Enwynn will hang back for support and any spells or ranged attacks that could help. Tannin you can either help Tzedaka and Enwynn with ranged attacks, or wait 6 seconds and sneak in as best you can to strike from the shadows, whichever you deem best as the fighting unfolds."

"After 12 seconds have elapsed and we've all gotten in a couple of strikes or spells Tzedaka should use her 'sister's' help if she's able to which means joining us up front. Enwynn should use her magic to best compliment us once she sees how the fighting is unfolding. And although I will be in the thick of things I will start with a 'Slow' spell to hopefully give us the edge."

"Let me know if you agree and when you're all ready!"

"It is a plan..." offers Enwynn, calm-faced despite her most urgent desire to stop the screams, and adds "But is it a winning one? We only get one chance at this, and we have no advantage of surprise and I must confess that I have little left in me of Erillia's grace to call upon."

"If there is any form within my power that I can take you think might aid our effort, then name it."

Tzedaka: “CHEROES OF ALLANSIA, YOU ARE DEE PEOPLES JUSTICE!"

"Then best we strike swiftly and surely." the elf suggests "The longer we wait, the greater the threat we face may become, and while I may be able to shut my eyes, I truly do not know how to shut my ears."

Banzo prepares for the fight ahead whether or not we take a short rest, is there nothing else to be gained from a short rest other than several 3rd level spell slots? I think each member of the party should weigh in on whether or not to continue immediately or take the short rest first.

(OOC: I believe we took a short rest: as Tannin needed it and Tzedaka cast a 10 minute spell, Do we need a 50 minute rest or just the 10. In either case, lets go!)

Herman gives the POTION OF FLYING to Garet, it makes sense

He feels galvanised by Tzedaka speech but the thought that the enemy is waiting for them unsettles him, he will choose the best battle ground

"The plan is solid and I think it is also the only one we can have at the moment. Just one thing: when we start attacking, let's focus on the minions first, cutting them down one by one: we did not do it during this fight, see? every few seconds they were able to heal. I repeat: let's concentrate on one foe per time. Then ,Enwyn, if you ask me, the spell you have that evoke animals is a great distraction. NOw it is my time to have some minutes"

He takes some crumbles out of bread, putting some saliva (become like some sort of oath pudding) and puts this poor offering at the bottom of a figurine (representing his ancestors). he makes a little clumsy dance around it , while chanting.

After some moments he is ready, he puts the figurine back.

Ooc: Shankhill, conjure 8 boas and block everything 

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(OOC: I believe we took a short rest: as Tannin needed it and Tzedaka cast a 10 minute spell, Do we need a 50 minute rest or just the 10. In either case, lets go!)

 ( Short rest is 1 hour. You've rested 10 min.)

Garet takes the potion offered and stows it in his belt for easy access.

"For what it's worth I say go now, I don't feel we can wait longer, with this potion an Tannins aid we may be able to unlock those to help our cause. I don't feel the additional rest will gain us more than knowledge of our foe."

Tzedaka seems to be in a far away place, her eyes have no focus. Her deep thoughts, and primary purpose, still to reveal itself..."but....soon."

Then, her eyes take focus as she sees Herman, who she has rarely seen perform rituals of late in this dark place. When he finishes his ritualistic dance.

"Cherman, your gods chear you. Dey chave.. watched your deeds, and dey have found you worthy. You make your tribe proud and carry der name width great honor."

(OOC: Are we ready to go?)

(OOC: Yes.)

Yep