(@DM: As mentioned if not clear, she's currently following the others for now(ie. Ebon, Ilnezya, etc), but will be 30ft behind them since she cast that spell.)
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By the beginning of the party member's actions in third round Harshnag and Mullo have met at the base of the giant statue of Annam and are beginning to exchange blows. In this round the party reaches the double doors in the north wall.
Devin glances back to make sure the others are following behind them. He sees that D is a bit behind and Mullo has dropped back a bit to keep an eye on her, but both still follow. Seeing the double doors ahead he calls to Illezenya "The way looks clear, stay close to the walls and head for the double doors. Straight out as fast as we can."
With that said he follows his own directions and following the walls and staying as far away from the massive dragon as possible he continues to run.
The party keeps an eye on the combat between the two titans (figuratively speaking) as they continue to rush towards the main entrance which they estimate will take another five rounds of running at full pace.
At the end of the first round of combat (3rd round since Iymrith arrived) Harshnag seems to have had the better of it landing two great blows with his axe, while Iymrith breaks a tooth on Harshnag's ensorcelled armour as well as slipping when trying to claw at the Frost Giant.
At the end of the second round of combat (4th round since Iymrith arrived) Harshnag continues to have the better of it again landing two great blows with his axe, while Iymrith is only successfully able to claw at the Frost Giant.
In the third round of the combat (5th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage seems to have shifted and Iymrith manages to bite and slash with both of its claws against the Frost giant. As it successfully bites at the Frost giant small bolts of lightning flicker from the dragon's teeth and hit the Frost Giant who is unable to connect with the dragon.
In the fourth round of the combat (6th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage shifts back to Harshnag who lands two mighty blows on that dragon which is only able to bite and slash with a single claw.
In the fifth round of the combat (7th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage shifts back to the dragon as it bites down on the Frost giant and slashes a deep wound across his face before slashing again. Blood pouring down his face Harshnag yells out "AVENGE ME!!!"as he suddenly turns and smashes his axe into the statue of Annam causing the entire temple to shudder. Dodging another blow from the dragon, Harshnag strikes the statue once more, this time breaking off a large chunk and causing cracks to form in the ceiling.
As the party makes its way through the double doors and runs down the corridor towards the entrance they frantically try to dodge blocks falling from the collapsing ceiling as the mountain starts to collapse in on the complex Devin (DC 20 [Dex] = 14 takes 17 of damage from being hit by several falling blocks D.O.R.K. (DC 20 [Dex] = 19 takes 25 from being hit by several falling blocks Ebonitus (DC 20 [Dex] = 17 takes 25 from being hit by several falling blocks Illezenya (DC 20 [Dex] = 12 takes 23 from being hit by several falling blocks Mullo (DC 20 [Dex] = 18 takes 19 only 11 of damage (split between Mullo (5 HP) and Haetone (6HP)) from being hit by a single block.
Puffing and panting and nursing several wounds the party reaches the exit of the complex.
Mullo slowly approaches the collapsed entrance of the temple and watches as small rocks continue to bounce and slide around the huge boulders. "It is buried once again," she says to herself. "Perhaps that is for the best."
Devin also stops and looks back at the collapsed entrance to the shrine. "Harshnag!" he yelled in vain knowing the giant had sacrificed himself to allow them to escape the dragon they stood no chance against in a fight.
"We will avenge him one day, but not now. We do not have the strength. Let us get clear of this place before that dragon unburies itself."
Despite temptation to try again to reach out for the ship crew, D.O.R.K tampered down on the impulse in favor of trying to keep at least rough pace with the others. Yet with her thoughts never far from the concern or keeping an eye out for a stray blast of dragon breath headed the groups way, any consideration of aiding Harshnag fell to the way side.
It's only with his last shout and desperate act that she fully acknowledged him again. A moment's hesitation that nearly costs her dearly as the stone work soon began falling upon them all. Despite being left with plenty of dented plates and a few shared wood fibers, D.O.R.K staggered to a stop along with the rest, alive and for a brief few moments still in shock trying to process things again. "... Devin is right. Though, I fear we may be with far more immediate trouble ahead of us than just the dragon." With that cryptic concern spoken, she raced after Devin and to the air ship, but without any real hope of seeing it in place, let alone intact.
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Ilezenya channels his goddess' power to heal his party's wounds and broken bones caused by the falling boulders. (Casting Aura of Vitality. 10 rounds of free healing! He'll take the first 2 rounds, then use 2 rounds each for Devin, D.O.R.K., Ebonitus, and Mullo)
The airship's crew had got D.O.R.K.'s message and the airship was hovering just off the ground when the party ran out of the complex. The party quickly clambers aboard and even though it is now completely dark, with the 4th quarter moon yet to rise, the airship lifts away from the platform. So now...?
If the party is not encouraged by the situation itself to take up their old stations on the ship to hasten departure, D.O.R.K is certain quickly bark the reminders before approaching whoever happened to be at the helm."Quickly now. Our route for now is a south-easterly one at least until dawn, keeping alongside the mountain range but avoiding the lurkwood as best we can. But we need to be /well/ away from here immediately." She orders, before turning to address the others.
"Once dawn comes and there's no sign of pursuit, then... then we can see about heading towards Mithral Hall. It will be a longshot, but we might yet get clearer answers on-..." She pauses for a moment, side-eyeing the airship crew, before continuing, "-what we learned in the eye. We'll also need to come together in the morn and analyze what just happened."She said. Those that knew the construct well enough would know that she again was choosing her words quite carefully in the heat of the moment.
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Ilezenya nods and takes his post at the helm, checking the position of moon and stars and plotting their course. When they lift off and ascend, he steers the airship south-easterly.
Its a cold but uneventful night and as the sun rises at approximately 7.30am the party finds themselves still over the Spine of the World travelling in a south easterly direction.
Though she tried not to show it, and in many ways held the advantage in doing so given her constructed nature, it's clear in the red gleam of her eyes and constant patrol over the next few hours that threat of a dragon attack loomed heavily on the mind of D.O.R.K. Yet with the rising of the dawn, she pantomimed breathing a great sigh of relief, and seemed to finally come out of full alert mood.
"There is more yet to do."She assured herself quietly, and on that note sought to asks from one of the non-party crew how long before how long might it take them to reach Mirabar. But they were to keep the course for the time being. After which, she'd want to stay true to her word and seek out the others. But knowing that any who stayed up would need their rest(long), she instead made for the prow, stood at attention, but seemed to sort of drift off for a while, as her eyes soon dimmed and lost their luster for the next hour or until roused once more.
Not quite her standby mode as most have grown accustomed to seeing, as the symbol in her forehead seemed to faintly glow at times.
D.O.R.K just stares at the spokesperson for a long moment, before finally saying "A moment, please"as she dug out whatever maps, crude though at least the one was for a once over. "Ah, another memory error. Mirabar would be in the opposite direction of where we'll need to go. Apologies."She admits. "I'll need to run more diagnostics later. But regardless, keep to a south easterly course until we're past the mountain range altogether. Our goal for now will be to seek out settlements and land long enough to get our bearings. Understood?"
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Devin overheard the directions given by the seer. "Travel east, o’er mountains and snow, to distant spires. There, on a cold mountainside, you’ll find a village of Yakfolk and below that, Ironslag. That is what the oracle said. We need to try and stay heading east as much as possible."
Looking at the cultists. "Have you heard of this place or where these Yakfolk may live. That is where we need to go."
D.O.R.K looks from the spokesperson to Devin, assuming he chose to chime in immediately after, and just stares at him for a moment. She then looks back to the spokesperson and adds, "...Ignore my earlier request regarding our heading" before without a word continuing on to the prow of the ship for her originally intended, if albeit somewhat peculiar morning communion.
(@DM: As mentioned if not clear, she's currently following the others for now(ie. Ebon, Ilnezya, etc), but will be 30ft behind them since she cast that spell.)
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Mullo hurries after the others, slowing to stay with Dork as the metal cleric slows to cast her spell.
Movement: to five feet from Dork, but between her and the dragon
By the beginning of the party member's actions in third round Harshnag and Mullo have met at the base of the giant statue of Annam and are beginning to exchange blows. In this round the party reaches the double doors in the north wall.
What are you doing?
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
Devin glances back to make sure the others are following behind them. He sees that D is a bit behind and Mullo has dropped back a bit to keep an eye on her, but both still follow. Seeing the double doors ahead he calls to Illezenya "The way looks clear, stay close to the walls and head for the double doors. Straight out as fast as we can."
With that said he follows his own directions and following the walls and staying as far away from the massive dragon as possible he continues to run.
I think that Devin is heading for the main entrance/exit - is that correct?
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
I think we all are.
Tirohia te Moana - Level 2 Cleric - What shall we do with the Drunken Sailor?
Ebonitus de Viribus - Level 4 Cleric - The Storm King's Thunder - The Gods Respond.
The party keeps an eye on the combat between the two titans (figuratively speaking) as they continue to rush towards the main entrance which they estimate will take another five rounds of running at full pace.
At the end of the first round of combat (3rd round since Iymrith arrived) Harshnag seems to have had the better of it landing two great blows with his axe, while Iymrith breaks a tooth on Harshnag's ensorcelled armour as well as slipping when trying to claw at the Frost Giant.
At the end of the second round of combat (4th round since Iymrith arrived) Harshnag continues to have the better of it again landing two great blows with his axe, while Iymrith is only successfully able to claw at the Frost Giant.
In the third round of the combat (5th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage seems to have shifted and Iymrith manages to bite and slash with both of its claws against the Frost giant. As it successfully bites at the Frost giant small bolts of lightning flicker from the dragon's teeth and hit the Frost Giant who is unable to connect with the dragon.
In the fourth round of the combat (6th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage shifts back to Harshnag who lands two mighty blows on that dragon which is only able to bite and slash with a single claw.
In the fifth round of the combat (7th round since Iymrith arrived) the advantage shifts back to the dragon as it bites down on the Frost giant and slashes a deep wound across his face before slashing again. Blood pouring down his face Harshnag yells out "AVENGE ME!!!" as he suddenly turns and smashes his axe into the statue of Annam causing the entire temple to shudder. Dodging another blow from the dragon, Harshnag strikes the statue once more, this time breaking off a large chunk and causing cracks to form in the ceiling.
As the party makes its way through the double doors and runs down the corridor towards the entrance they frantically try to dodge blocks falling from the collapsing ceiling as the mountain starts to collapse in on the complex
Devin (DC 20 [Dex] = 14 takes 17 of damage from being hit by several falling blocks
D.O.R.K. (DC 20 [Dex] = 19 takes 25 from being hit by several falling blocks
Ebonitus (DC 20 [Dex] = 17 takes 25 from being hit by several falling blocks
Illezenya (DC 20 [Dex] = 12 takes 23 from being hit by several falling blocks
Mullo (DC 20 [Dex] = 18 takes 19 only 11 of damage (split between Mullo (5 HP) and Haetone (6HP)) from being hit by a single block.
Puffing and panting and nursing several wounds the party reaches the exit of the complex.
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Mullo slowly approaches the collapsed entrance of the temple and watches as small rocks continue to bounce and slide around the huge boulders. "It is buried once again," she says to herself. "Perhaps that is for the best."
Devin also stops and looks back at the collapsed entrance to the shrine. "Harshnag!" he yelled in vain knowing the giant had sacrificed himself to allow them to escape the dragon they stood no chance against in a fight.
"We will avenge him one day, but not now. We do not have the strength. Let us get clear of this place before that dragon unburies itself."
He turns and heads for the airship.
"Let's go!"
Despite temptation to try again to reach out for the ship crew, D.O.R.K tampered down on the impulse in favor of trying to keep at least rough pace with the others. Yet with her thoughts never far from the concern or keeping an eye out for a stray blast of dragon breath headed the groups way, any consideration of aiding Harshnag fell to the way side.
It's only with his last shout and desperate act that she fully acknowledged him again. A moment's hesitation that nearly costs her dearly as the stone work soon began falling upon them all. Despite being left with plenty of dented plates and a few shared wood fibers, D.O.R.K staggered to a stop along with the rest, alive and for a brief few moments still in shock trying to process things again. "... Devin is right. Though, I fear we may be with far more immediate trouble ahead of us than just the dragon." With that cryptic concern spoken, she raced after Devin and to the air ship, but without any real hope of seeing it in place, let alone intact.
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Ilezenya channels his goddess' power to heal his party's wounds and broken bones caused by the falling boulders. (Casting Aura of Vitality. 10 rounds of free healing! He'll take the first 2 rounds, then use 2 rounds each for Devin, D.O.R.K., Ebonitus, and Mullo)
Ilezenya: 6+8
Devin: 8+7
D.O.R.K.: 8+9
Ebonitus: 10+8
Mullo: 11+7 --
Love God. Love Others. Any Questions?
The airship's crew had got D.O.R.K.'s message and the airship was hovering just off the ground when the party ran out of the complex. The party quickly clambers aboard and even though it is now completely dark, with the 4th quarter moon yet to rise, the airship lifts away from the platform. So now...?
DM - Stopping a god in his tracks
If the party is not encouraged by the situation itself to take up their old stations on the ship to hasten departure, D.O.R.K is certain quickly bark the reminders before approaching whoever happened to be at the helm. "Quickly now. Our route for now is a south-easterly one at least until dawn, keeping alongside the mountain range but avoiding the lurkwood as best we can. But we need to be /well/ away from here immediately." She orders, before turning to address the others.
"Once dawn comes and there's no sign of pursuit, then... then we can see about heading towards Mithral Hall. It will be a longshot, but we might yet get clearer answers on-..." She pauses for a moment, side-eyeing the airship crew, before continuing, "-what we learned in the eye. We'll also need to come together in the morn and analyze what just happened." She said. Those that knew the construct well enough would know that she again was choosing her words quite carefully in the heat of the moment.
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Ilezenya nods and takes his post at the helm, checking the position of moon and stars and plotting their course. When they lift off and ascend, he steers the airship south-easterly.
Love God. Love Others. Any Questions?
Its a cold but uneventful night and as the sun rises at approximately 7.30am the party finds themselves still over the Spine of the World travelling in a south easterly direction.
(OOC: Everybody goes up a level)
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Though she tried not to show it, and in many ways held the advantage in doing so given her constructed nature, it's clear in the red gleam of her eyes and constant patrol over the next few hours that threat of a dragon attack loomed heavily on the mind of D.O.R.K. Yet with the rising of the dawn, she pantomimed breathing a great sigh of relief, and seemed to finally come out of full alert mood.
"There is more yet to do." She assured herself quietly, and on that note sought to asks from one of the non-party crew how long before how long might it take them to reach Mirabar. But they were to keep the course for the time being. After which, she'd want to stay true to her word and seek out the others. But knowing that any who stayed up would need their rest(long), she instead made for the prow, stood at attention, but seemed to sort of drift off for a while, as her eyes soon dimmed and lost their luster for the next hour or until roused once more.
Not quite her standby mode as most have grown accustomed to seeing, as the symbol in her forehead seemed to faintly glow at times.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
D.O.R.K. asks the cultist whose being acting as spokesperson "how far to Mirabar?"
"what's Mirabar?" he responds.
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Rewinding a bit...
D.O.R.K just stares at the spokesperson for a long moment, before finally saying "A moment, please" as she dug out whatever maps, crude though at least the one was for a once over. "Ah, another memory error. Mirabar would be in the opposite direction of where we'll need to go. Apologies." She admits. "I'll need to run more diagnostics later. But regardless, keep to a south easterly course until we're past the mountain range altogether. Our goal for now will be to seek out settlements and land long enough to get our bearings. Understood?"
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.
Devin overheard the directions given by the seer. "Travel east, o’er mountains and snow, to distant spires. There, on a cold mountainside, you’ll find a village of Yakfolk and below that, Ironslag. That is what the oracle said. We need to try and stay heading east as much as possible."
Looking at the cultists. "Have you heard of this place or where these Yakfolk may live. That is where we need to go."
D.O.R.K looks from the spokesperson to Devin, assuming he chose to chime in immediately after, and just stares at him for a moment. She then looks back to the spokesperson and adds, "...Ignore my earlier request regarding our heading" before without a word continuing on to the prow of the ship for her originally intended, if albeit somewhat peculiar morning communion.
When you realize you're doing too much: Signature.