Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

Insight 21 to analyze both Wymeron and Celaser.

(Just making sure this is seen for Mucor.)

Celaser stops in his tracks and glares at Mucor. He turns slightly as if leaving then pulls a small needle from his hair and attempts to stab Mucor with it.

Attack: 22 Damage: 3 If it hits make a DC18 Con save or take 56 poison damage and fall unconscious.

Jinara- You see the same look that Aryn sees from Celaser.  One of bloodlust and rage directed towards Wymeron.  Wymeron seems somewhat fearful of Celaser but smiles as Mucor steps between them.

Mucor would stand unfazed... looking down at the needle and then back to Celaser as the needle is driven into his chest. "Are you done?... GO BACK where you belong" Mucor would say as the spores move now to surround the two of them, leaving only the space behind him free of the toxic spores. "Or I promise you.. I will make sure you experience pain that you could never imagine" he would say as he bares his white teeth ever so slightly.

(OOC: Mucor is immune to poison! YAY SPORES!)

 (OOC: Also, I definitely thought about using wildshape but didn't know if that would work in here either. Good to know it will :D)

(ooc: Oh that is gangster Mucor!)

(Mic drop Mucor!)

(Xtra: is this blood rage a barbarian thing? Would the insight be enough to know that?)

(@Mucor- dang. I didn't see that coming.)

(@ Jinara, No. You get the sense that the adolescent rage is purely from frustration at Wymeron, however the deftness of his attack was similar to Aryn's.  Though Celaser may have visited the feywild more, Wymeron is still his elder by a few decades.)

Celaser stands stunned, his lip still quivering with rage.  Tears well up in his eyes and his face spastically contorts revealing his teeth.  He unconsciously backs into his place utterly defeated and twitches while glaring at Wymeron.

It is at this point that Varian steps forward and says to Wymeron. "I find it hard to believe that a person as wise and cunning as yourself would fall to the whim of a deranged youth.  You are both equally guilty of conspiracy and murder.  Dain you are also guilty of this conspiracy though not to the same extent.  You should all appear before the tribunal of the Seven for trial and judgment but I have determined to leave your fates in the hands of the Lightbringers.  Take this as your final chance to divulge any more information that might sway their decision." he adds as he turns to the others.

"I admit it." Dain says looking down in shame.  "I took part in this... this scheme of power.  I didn't know how bad it would get, but there's still a chance to prevent more bloodshed.  As long as Wymeron and Celaser remain here the only threat to the people of the north are the weapons we created.  Nothing you can do to prevent that.  Countless poison bolts and arrows... but the siege equipment can't function without their magic and the demons..." Dain's voice cuts short as foam appears in his mouth. A similar needle protrudes from his neck while Celaser grins.  Dain's eyes roll back and he collapses to the floor and begins to convulse.

"Weakling.  One's as good as the next." Celaser spits out in anger then rushes towards Mucor with teeth bared and fingernails out to attack.

Mucor- Make a DC14 Athletics check to restrain Celaser.  If you fail everyone roll initiative.

(OOC: Xtra, are the shadowblades we took from from the dead drow still emitting their shadowiness or do they look like normal mundane swords?)

(They are still black but the shadowy essence that seemed to drip off the blade outside is now very subdued as if it's stuck to the blade... kinda like if it were sprayed with flex seal.  Likewise all your magic weapons seem to have their glows dulled.  They retain their magic but you expect if you used them they would only deal their normal damage [bludgeoning, piercing or slashing] as magical damage but no additional elemental damage.)

(Do we need to wait for Mucor or can we make can we make an action while he is trying the athletics check?)

(You can go ahead and post, but you may want to post two options depending on whether Mucor restrains him or not.)

Mucor would brace for impact as Celaser rushes towards him! 20

"You should stop embarassing youself" Mucor would whisper to Celaser as he quickly grapples him and forces him to the ground. "I could crush you you know... I could transform into an enormous creature and kill you just by laying here... without lifting a finger." He would say before looking over towards dain. "He'll be fine.. but you won't if you keep this up." Mucor would add as he cast healing word on Dian.

healing word 5th level 18

OOC: Sorry about not posting as often as i would like. I don't mean to hold up the game.

(No worries Mucor)

Mucor brings up his staff and fits it perfectly underneath Celaser's right arm and uses the staff as a lever to quickly spin Celaser around.  Celaser is too slow to react and gets put into a headlock with both arms now suspended behind the horizontal staff.  As Mucor chastises, Celaser fumes with rage as Mucor single-handedly gets the better of him. "Insults! I will not be treated like a child!" Celaser says sewing spittle. Dain's convulsions cease and his breathing steadies but he remains unconscious. 

Valeera maneuvers over to Celaser and huffs a small gout of flame out of her nostrils as an additional show of power and looks back at Wymeron squinting and says, "If either of you decide to try and hurt anyone else, I will see to it that you're bodies are reduced to ashes."  Celaser calms slightly as his cowardly nerve is struck similar to his interaction with Torq.  Wymeron looks around to see if there's a moment for him to escape but sees Aryn and Kelgos guarding the door and decides not to attempt it.  

"Thank you Valeera" Mucor would say with a smile as he looks her in the eyes. "Now... I think it is time we search our friend here... we don't want him poking anyone else with any needles.." The elf would say as he begins moving his hands through Celaser's hair, clothes, and armor. "Why don't ya help me look friend" Mucor would whisper to Button Jr. as he searches for any additional weapons or interesting items.

Perception? 16 or investigation? 18

Mucor- A small lump appears to glide across Mucor's skin traveling down his arm until it reaches his hand then sprouts up with long sinewy arms.  The two of you find 7 more poisonous needles in Celaser's hair that seem to be attached with a sort of viscous goo that causes his hair to appear somewhat matted.  

Wymeron stands and huffs in disbelief at Celaser, "I can't believe you were going to kill me... What Dain says is true.  As long as we're here the siege engines and otherworldly beings won't be there to aid in the Dark Lady's attack.  This will put a great damper on our relationship but perhaps I could prove myself as a double agent for you... yes?"

(EDIT: OOC: Xtra. I typed the below before you posted your last post. If I need to change based on your post, i can. This was my reaction based on the Mucor happenings)

OOC: I hope my question didn't make you think I was rushing you. if so that was not my intent. apologies. I was more asking if we  were in a holding pattern because of initiative lol

Jinara moves to catch Wymeron's eyes as they dart around and says "Needing to go somewhere? It's time to make sure you do not have anything like your recruit here on you." 21 (I specifically remove any visible weapons on him and throw them to Torq.)

While searching, Jinara says to the room "Varian gave you the opportunity to sway us in how we handle you three. Your collective response is kill and look for ways to escape. I have vested interest in seeing you (looking at Wymeron as he digs through his pouches and pockets) face the tribunal so I can bring the wrath of Davara down on you, but my patience runs thin on this futile attempt to save your own skin. I guarantee you their (pointing at Torq and Aryn, who I know are itching to kill someone right now lol) is less than mine." He shouts in celestial "SPEAK!" then returns to common in a less agitated manner "finish what Dain started telling us. What weapons? What demons? Who's magic? What timeline for attack and exact locations? By all that is holy, speak now and speak in entirety."

(Nah no worries, completely understand.  PbP is difficult for that reason but it also adds an extra layer of suspense that you don't get with F2F games.  We'll say Wymeron's speech occurs in response to your questioning.)

Wymeron adds, "Though I was not made privy to all the information, we are still foreign to the queen, I was told the assault has two waves, one that travels north and spreads through the forest while the second larger force follows closely behind and travels straight to the city of Mithrendain.  The siege weapons are augmented catapults that can travel long distances rather than be constructed on site.  Some of the projectiles they release are infused with fire magic that causes them to explode on impact.  The Demons... I think Dain may be a bit confused they are merely conjured fey that take the shape of other creatures... There's also more..." he says looking at Torq and glancing at Aryn before turning back to Jinara.  " You don't know your parents, your past.  I can give that information to you...if... you spare me."

Jinara- you find only a small dagger on Wymeron in terms of weapons.  You also notice a golden ring with a pink opal that seems to swirl.   

Insight check!  I smell bs!     18

Jinara tosses the dagger to Aryn while Wymeron mutters along. He gets to the ring as he mentions parents. He pauses and locks eyes then rips the ring off his finger. He walks away and pockets the ring in a pouch on his belt. 

Jinara in intrigued enough to analyze Wymeron (Insight 10 ) because it is his parents which is why he is here, but holds to his duty under Varian and says "This is not how this works. You share information now to aid in our judgement later. Speak what you know and we will determine our punishment based on what you say."

Yup I'm with Aryn,  smells kinda fishy.

Insight:  21