Mooncolor nods to IronMaiden, listening to their plan even though they aren't really talking to him. When Corlith addresses him, "Of course I would. However I can, unless you're evil as well... which you don't appear to be." he adds as he thinks things through.
"yes." IronMaiden answers flatly before remembering people need context. "Oh I erm... The efficiency with which mooncolour has displayed in destroying demons could be a major boon to us. It is a case of fighting one thing to make the coming fights a lot easier, one instead of many, we have limited resources and few chances to rest. I believe for us this is the best course of action, provided that mooncolour upholds their agreement to the deal you just made, their assistance in trade for their freedom. Unless there is a variable I have not considered?"
"Very well, I guess it makes sense to me as well, whilst I still have my protections in place", Corlith says, agreeing to Ironmaiden's plan. He then waits to see if anyone else will offer an opinion before Ironmaiden starts to enact the plan.
Special: Armor of Agathys - not sure, but hasn't been too long so maybe 40 minutes? / 19HPs remaining Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
"well if you are ready, wait with the ice until the metal flows white hot for maximum stress effect on the structure." And with that IronMaiden casts a spell and the structure begins emitting heat, slowly coming to a glow and eventually will become visibly white hot.
(Technically the spell damages any creatures touching the item that is effected by heat metal, but how well this works is up to DM discretion)
Virro is watching Ironmaiden, and he starts pacing. "I have an idea, forming in my head. Don't know if it will work, but hear me out, play devil's advocate, no pun intended. What if I were to ... well... banish Mooncolor to another plane of existence? Then, as soon as she pops out of there, we somehow shove this thing over, then when she pops back into existence here, she would be free! She would just fall to the ground, in the same location, but the zapper thing would be toppled over. What do you think?" Virro is tugging on his lower lip as he tries to think of helpful plans...
"Oh wait, that might cause it to leave and NEVER return, and we need Mooncolor's help! Scratch that idea..."
Corlith looks across to Virro, "It was a clever plan, Virro. Close to perfect. From what Mooncolor says, I am not sure we can target him with any magic, anyway".
He has at this point stepped away from the structure, expecting the guardian at any moment, but staying within range to execute his part of the plan if it didn't.
Mooncolor watches intently as plans are made and then focuses his attention on the spot that IronMaiden starts to heat up. As soon as the metal visibly starts to show the red glow of the spell, the earth below the structure starts to move.
The unicorn did a pretty good job describing the creature as it emerges from the earth. Adorned with glittering jewels, the dao emerges maul in hand, grimacing at everyone. It quickly assesses the situation and casts a spell that seems to affect him. Coughing out some dust, it asks in a very gravely tone, "Stop. Stop attacking machine. I make deal."
"who do you work for?" IronMaiden yells whilst making their way around the machine to keep distance and maintain concentration on the heat metal spell. "Mister Krell its ready if you are!" They also tell over their shoulder as they begin running their circuit.
Action; Dash, toward the right maintaining a radius of 20ft minimum from the structure as they try to break line of sight with this Dao.
Virro sees this new arrival, the Dao as he’s watching what Ironmaiden is doing with interest. He turns to Corlith and says “Oh, even better still, perhaps this will work instead.” He holds his hands up, his right hand extended traces a pattern in the air, and casts a spell at the Dao. He chants as he does so, tracing patterns in the air, “Gnaws iron, bites steel, grinds hard stone to meal, slays king, ruins town, and beats high mountain down!”
Virro casts banishment on the Dao, DC 15 charisma save or it is banished to another plane of existence.
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"Neat trick", Corlith says to Virro approvingly. The tone of his voice tells Virro that his use of the word trick is a gross understatement.
"I guess we carry on with the plan".
With that said, he sends a pair of icy blasts at the point on the structure indicated by Ironmaiden, and that is glowing brightest.
Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 10+9=19, Damage: 1+2=3 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-) Bonus Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 15+9=24, Damage: 5+3=8 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-) Special: Armor of Agathys - approx 40 minutes/ 19HPs remaining Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
Mooncolor's eyes go wide as the Dao disappears in front of them. "Well, I can say that that has never happened before."
From what the group can tell, the heat and ice are affecting the structure as anticipated.
Seeing that the creature has been disposed of, Wilfred and Roo step up.. obviously a bit uncomfortable. "Say... I hate leaving Madge the way we did, and y'all seem to be handling yourselves just fine. Roo here told me his plan too.." And the rooster pipes up, "Balk! Just think of the army I could raise if I could get those blood creatures to follow me! Just like Foghorn was able to get followers.. these would be so much more!" his eyes look a bit wild about the thought, and before anyone can change their mind, they say their goodbyes. Wilfred turns to Lulu, "Come find us if these guys get into trouble they can't get out of!"
Lulu continues to chat with them a bit as they head on their way.
As the dao disappears, IronMaiden comes dashing around the other side of the structure and stops seeing that the fight is over, holding concentration until the heat metal spell ends (they deal 91 additional fire damage to the structure)
As Wilf and Roo make their plans known IM approaches and shakes each of their hands. "Wilfred, please reiterate my intention to Madge, I will find that infernal iron for the gear that needs replacing on her vehicle, also see to it that the vehicles we took here are returned to her. Too, the small blood creatures will be a valuable asset, but do not forget that you already have followers who are helping to take care of Archie, if you can I would appreciate if you could check in on her"
On hearing Wilfed and Roo are about to leave, and their reasoning, Corlith looks a little downcast. When Ironmaiden suggests they look in on Archie, he perks up a little though.
"You will both be missed. I can't argue that having more allies down here will be useful, and checking in on Archie is a great idea. Just be safe, rescuing a city is quite enough without having to rescue you both as well", he says, and there is no humour in the comment, he really is serious.
Whilst he speaks he sends another pair of icy blasts at the structure.
Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 10+9=19, Damage: 8+3=11 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-) Bonus Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 19+9=28, Damage: 3+8=11 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-) Special: Armor of Agathys - approx 40 minutes/ 19HPs remaining Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
Virro is a little bit dismayed that they are leaving as well. "Please, we may need you soon! That thing may return! Oh well, good luck to you both... " He turns to Corlith and Ironmaiden, saying "I can't believe that worked. But.. now that it is gone, how can I help, do you think that it will pop Mooncolor out?" Virro watches what they are doing and considers how he can damage the base to allow the escape of Mooncolor.
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When the heat metal dissipates and corlith has blasted it with his ice blasts, IM nears the structure surveying the damage, hoping for any indication of how to dispel the magic bubble.
Roo cocks his head to the side as he regards IM, "Yes, yes seeing to Archie would be good. Reya too. Not sure how to get back up to Elturel? Maybe Mad Maggie knows a way! Good good idea!"
As IronMaiden and Corlith work their magic on the iron stand and Reed sends arrows at it, Virro watches and waits to see if his banishment indeed made the Dao return to her place of existence or if she was going to return in a minute. Time passes and the minute comes and goes with no return of the earthen genie.
Finally, after many rounds (Zapper had 250 hps) the antennae like structure crumbles to the ground and the bubble that contained Mooncolor floats down and as it touches the ground it is no more. The unicorn's hooves reach the dusty, barren ground and he bows to his four rescuers. "I can't thank you enough for getting me out of there." He stretches his neck and legs and releases a low whiny. Suddenly a shimmery, magical field appears around Mooncolor, a deep blue color and he shakes his head vigorously. "Oh good! My magic is back!" he exclaims with excitement.
With Mooncolour freed, IM is releived and gets right to asking questions, "what are your abilities? your magics? can you still blast demons? we are trying to find a particular sword, have you heard where zariel may have left hers? we do have a deal don't we, and we have upheld ours in freeing you."
Virro stands holding his shield, watching Mooncolor, giving a smile at the being. "Right, Ironmaiden. I have many questions too. I think yours are valid and a good start." He looks around, keeping an eye out for anymore of the hellwasps.
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A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
With the influx of questions, Mooncolor's eyes grow a bit wide and he backs up a step. "First off, of course we have a deal. You have freed me and I am now here to serve you all to the best of my abilities. Speaking of my abilities, well... I can heal, teleport once a day, can make you all a bit stealthier, detect and protect against good and evil, grow some vines to help stop enemies in their tracks.. um, things like that?"
He smiles and stretches again, "Boy, it sure feels good being out of that bubble! Blast demons? No, that was something to do with what you all destroyed. Speaking of you all.. what did you do with that Dao? One moment she was there, the next not and has not returned? Haven't seen that before!"
He paws the ground a bit, "Zariel? What do you want with her? What sword are you looking for?"
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Mooncolor nods to IronMaiden, listening to their plan even though they aren't really talking to him. When Corlith addresses him, "Of course I would. However I can, unless you're evil as well... which you don't appear to be." he adds as he thinks things through.
"yes." IronMaiden answers flatly before remembering people need context. "Oh I erm... The efficiency with which mooncolour has displayed in destroying demons could be a major boon to us. It is a case of fighting one thing to make the coming fights a lot easier, one instead of many, we have limited resources and few chances to rest. I believe for us this is the best course of action, provided that mooncolour upholds their agreement to the deal you just made, their assistance in trade for their freedom. Unless there is a variable I have not considered?"
"Very well, I guess it makes sense to me as well, whilst I still have my protections in place", Corlith says, agreeing to Ironmaiden's plan. He then waits to see if anyone else will offer an opinion before Ironmaiden starts to enact the plan.
Special: Armor of Agathys - not sure, but hasn't been too long so maybe 40 minutes? / 19HPs remaining
Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
"well if you are ready, wait with the ice until the metal flows white hot for maximum stress effect on the structure." And with that IronMaiden casts a spell and the structure begins emitting heat, slowly coming to a glow and eventually will become visibly white hot.
(Technically the spell damages any creatures touching the item that is effected by heat metal, but how well this works is up to DM discretion)
Virro is watching Ironmaiden, and he starts pacing. "I have an idea, forming in my head. Don't know if it will work, but hear me out, play devil's advocate, no pun intended. What if I were to ... well... banish Mooncolor to another plane of existence? Then, as soon as she pops out of there, we somehow shove this thing over, then when she pops back into existence here, she would be free! She would just fall to the ground, in the same location, but the zapper thing would be toppled over. What do you think?" Virro is tugging on his lower lip as he tries to think of helpful plans...
"Oh wait, that might cause it to leave and NEVER return, and we need Mooncolor's help! Scratch that idea..."
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Corlith looks across to Virro, "It was a clever plan, Virro. Close to perfect. From what Mooncolor says, I am not sure we can target him with any magic, anyway".
He has at this point stepped away from the structure, expecting the guardian at any moment, but staying within range to execute his part of the plan if it didn't.
Mooncolor watches intently as plans are made and then focuses his attention on the spot that IronMaiden starts to heat up. As soon as the metal visibly starts to show the red glow of the spell, the earth below the structure starts to move.
The unicorn did a pretty good job describing the creature as it emerges from the earth. Adorned with glittering jewels, the dao emerges maul in hand, grimacing at everyone. It quickly assesses the situation and casts a spell that seems to affect him. Coughing out some dust, it asks in a very gravely tone, "Stop. Stop attacking machine. I make deal."
"who do you work for?" IronMaiden yells whilst making their way around the machine to keep distance and maintain concentration on the heat metal spell. "Mister Krell its ready if you are!" They also tell over their shoulder as they begin running their circuit.
Action; Dash, toward the right maintaining a radius of 20ft minimum from the structure as they try to break line of sight with this Dao.
Initial damage from heat metal 8 fire damage
On this turn, 4 fire damage
Concentration 2/10 rounds
Virro sees this new arrival, the Dao as he’s watching what Ironmaiden is doing with interest. He turns to Corlith and says “Oh, even better still, perhaps this will work instead.” He holds his hands up, his right hand extended traces a pattern in the air, and casts a spell at the Dao. He chants as he does so, tracing patterns in the air, “Gnaws iron, bites steel, grinds hard stone to meal, slays king, ruins town, and beats high mountain down!”
Virro casts banishment on the Dao, DC 15 charisma save or it is banished to another plane of existence.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
The dao is there one moment, and gone the next.
"Neat trick", Corlith says to Virro approvingly. The tone of his voice tells Virro that his use of the word trick is a gross understatement.
"I guess we carry on with the plan".
With that said, he sends a pair of icy blasts at the point on the structure indicated by Ironmaiden, and that is glowing brightest.
Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 10+9=19, Damage: 1+2=3 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-)
Bonus Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 15+9=24, Damage: 5+3=8 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-)
Special: Armor of Agathys - approx 40 minutes/ 19HPs remaining
Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
Mooncolor's eyes go wide as the Dao disappears in front of them. "Well, I can say that that has never happened before."
From what the group can tell, the heat and ice are affecting the structure as anticipated.
Seeing that the creature has been disposed of, Wilfred and Roo step up.. obviously a bit uncomfortable. "Say... I hate leaving Madge the way we did, and y'all seem to be handling yourselves just fine. Roo here told me his plan too.." And the rooster pipes up, "Balk! Just think of the army I could raise if I could get those blood creatures to follow me! Just like Foghorn was able to get followers.. these would be so much more!" his eyes look a bit wild about the thought, and before anyone can change their mind, they say their goodbyes. Wilfred turns to Lulu, "Come find us if these guys get into trouble they can't get out of!"
Lulu continues to chat with them a bit as they head on their way.
As the dao disappears, IronMaiden comes dashing around the other side of the structure and stops seeing that the fight is over, holding concentration until the heat metal spell ends (they deal 91 additional fire damage to the structure)
As Wilf and Roo make their plans known IM approaches and shakes each of their hands. "Wilfred, please reiterate my intention to Madge, I will find that infernal iron for the gear that needs replacing on her vehicle, also see to it that the vehicles we took here are returned to her. Too, the small blood creatures will be a valuable asset, but do not forget that you already have followers who are helping to take care of Archie, if you can I would appreciate if you could check in on her"
On hearing Wilfed and Roo are about to leave, and their reasoning, Corlith looks a little downcast. When Ironmaiden suggests they look in on Archie, he perks up a little though.
"You will both be missed. I can't argue that having more allies down here will be useful, and checking in on Archie is a great idea. Just be safe, rescuing a city is quite enough without having to rescue you both as well", he says, and there is no humour in the comment, he really is serious.
Whilst he speaks he sends another pair of icy blasts at the structure.
Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 10+9=19, Damage: 8+3=11 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-)
Bonus Action: Ray of Frost at structure - To Hit: 19+9=28, Damage: 3+8=11 [cold] - if hit, speed reduced by 10ft - not that I expect it is going far :-)
Special: Armor of Agathys - approx 40 minutes/ 19HPs remaining
Special: Bastion of Law - 2d8 remaining
Virro is a little bit dismayed that they are leaving as well. "Please, we may need you soon! That thing may return! Oh well, good luck to you both... " He turns to Corlith and Ironmaiden, saying "I can't believe that worked. But.. now that it is gone, how can I help, do you think that it will pop Mooncolor out?" Virro watches what they are doing and considers how he can damage the base to allow the escape of Mooncolor.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
When the heat metal dissipates and corlith has blasted it with his ice blasts, IM nears the structure surveying the damage, hoping for any indication of how to dispel the magic bubble.
Roo cocks his head to the side as he regards IM, "Yes, yes seeing to Archie would be good. Reya too. Not sure how to get back up to Elturel? Maybe Mad Maggie knows a way! Good good idea!"
As IronMaiden and Corlith work their magic on the iron stand and Reed sends arrows at it, Virro watches and waits to see if his banishment indeed made the Dao return to her place of existence or if she was going to return in a minute. Time passes and the minute comes and goes with no return of the earthen genie.
Finally, after many rounds (Zapper had 250 hps) the antennae like structure crumbles to the ground and the bubble that contained Mooncolor floats down and as it touches the ground it is no more. The unicorn's hooves reach the dusty, barren ground and he bows to his four rescuers. "I can't thank you enough for getting me out of there." He stretches his neck and legs and releases a low whiny. Suddenly a shimmery, magical field appears around Mooncolor, a deep blue color and he shakes his head vigorously. "Oh good! My magic is back!" he exclaims with excitement.
With Mooncolour freed, IM is releived and gets right to asking questions, "what are your abilities? your magics? can you still blast demons? we are trying to find a particular sword, have you heard where zariel may have left hers? we do have a deal don't we, and we have upheld ours in freeing you."
Virro stands holding his shield, watching Mooncolor, giving a smile at the being. "Right, Ironmaiden. I have many questions too. I think yours are valid and a good start." He looks around, keeping an eye out for anymore of the hellwasps.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
With the influx of questions, Mooncolor's eyes grow a bit wide and he backs up a step. "First off, of course we have a deal. You have freed me and I am now here to serve you all to the best of my abilities. Speaking of my abilities, well... I can heal, teleport once a day, can make you all a bit stealthier, detect and protect against good and evil, grow some vines to help stop enemies in their tracks.. um, things like that?"
He smiles and stretches again, "Boy, it sure feels good being out of that bubble! Blast demons? No, that was something to do with what you all destroyed. Speaking of you all.. what did you do with that Dao? One moment she was there, the next not and has not returned? Haven't seen that before!"
He paws the ground a bit, "Zariel? What do you want with her? What sword are you looking for?"