As Rashim falls, he released a horrible cloud of spores in a violent explosion. Anyone within immediate melee range must make of DC15 DEX save or take 28 damage, save for half. The infected scream and wail at his defeat and spasm horribly, as if a connection had been severed. All of the infected fall inert to the soil and cease their attacks. Rashim, near death, calls out to someone he knew, remembering someone he loved like a brother.
"Svana.."he breathes, dying. "Svana what have I done? Zuggtmoy..she..made me do horrible things..controlled me, preyed on my deepest jealousies and desires. She forced me..to act on them..I was her slave. I Never wanted any of this - the price..was so high. I was weak. I was a fool. Please, Svana. Forgive me."his vision glasses over, and he turns his head as if hearing a voice from far away, calling to him in sadness, in pity, in shame. "Amir...I am sorry. I am free, now. Finally..I am free..."
And with a final, haggard breath, the man who caused you so much grief and the source of your brother's murder, dies.
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Dex Save: 19
If Svana falls, Duke will feed her a Greater Healing Potion and restore 13, bringing her back up. And if she doesn't fall, he'll feed it to her anyway, before sending her a message. "Inquiry: Do you still wish to converse with me?"
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
Seeing an opening to finish off the son of a *****, Svana extends her arms forward as orange flames swirl into one giant Fireball. As she powers up the spell, tears start forming at the corners of her eyes as all the memories she's had of her brother started coming forth. Their dances, their study and tutoring sessions, the heartfelt conversations they would have, all the moments that helped formed her into the woman she was today hit her like a boulder. Her brothers death left nothing but a hole in her heart that felt as if it were never going to be repaired, but now, after all this, she had hope it would heal in time.
Those behind her could see a spectral figure forming behind her, a white translucent man about a few inches taller than her with a gentle smile, brought his arms around her in a bear hug, and Svana for a second hears him, thanking her, causing the tears to start streaming down her cheeks.
Finally, through clenched teeth, she says, "This is for all the pain you've caused me and my family." The tears evaporate as her eyes flare a piercing red and she casts off the spell. "Burn in Hell!"
Dex save 14 or take 30 fire damage, half on a successful save! (On Rashim himself and any other infected around).
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Since Svana didn't drop, Duke will feed the potion to whoever does drop or whoever then looks bad and then ask Svana if she still wants to converse with him.
Svana: Rashim erupts into a massive fiery ball of fire, his last dying breath a scream that echoes throughout the whole cavern - you can feel his pain, his regret, his anguish, and finally, he is nothing more but a pile of ash.
"Svana!"Jezzika cried as she witnessed what was happening. "Svana!!"
You feel a surge of redemption, of closure, it makes you smile, the euphoric sense of satisfaction roiling in your blood. Slowly, carefully, in your mind you hear a voice, ancient, and evil, and all consuming. Caressing. Loving. Nurturing.
YOU HAVE ENDED A CHAPTER OF YOUR PAST. NOW, IT IS TIME TO TALK OF YOUR FUTURE.
Jezzika whirled around. "Umbra!"she yelled. "What are you doing! What do you mean!?"
After the attack, the others would see Svana's shoulders slump first before she falls to her knees, sobbing. She brought her hands to her face to wipe away her tears, processing his last words, wondering if she could forgive him for the suffering he caused her. She heard Duke first, requesting a moment to talk to her but she didn't respond due to the euphoric feeling coursing through her veins. She didn't hear Jezzika question him. He was right. The closure she yearned for was finally hers. Now her future needed to be discussed.
The tears were gone now, her smile wide and beaming when she looks up to Duke. "Yes, Duke? What is it?"
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Duke leads Svana aside to where they won't be interrupted. "Declaration: Over the past few days a number of our party has expressed concern over your general condition." He lifts up a single finger before Svana can say anything in response, assuring her that he did not come to give her a lecture. "But that is not the reason for this conversation. Information regarding your personal condition is need-to-know and you have chosen to not entrust me with that information, so I have chosen to respect your personal privacy. The things about you that I know nothing of do not change my opinion of you." Duke kneels down, putting himself at eye level with the elf.
"Secondary Declaration: The purpose of this conversation is to re-affirm earlier declarations that have been made in regards to our relationship,as well as declarations that were made prior to our conflict with Rashim. You are my friend. And you always will be. And I will work to the best of my ability to ensure that you successfully escape from the Underdark. And if these actions cost me my continued existence, then I want you to know that I would rather have my existence end having been free and having been your friend than continue to live a meaningless existence as a Disposal Unit in Waterdeep."Duke gives Svana a warm smile after having said this, silently letting her know that he is proud to be her friend and thankful that she showed kindness to him.
Tertiary Declaration: Should you ever need my assistance on a future occasion, you may ask for it. While I am no longer anyone's servant, I would gladly come to the aid of the friend who believed that the life of a disposal unit was of equal worth to hers. You may also ask for me if you simply feel the need or desire to converse."One of his eye lights quickly flashes out and flashes back in after that last part of the sentence, the closest thing the Warforged has to a wink.
When setting up camp, her smile never ceased. She felt fulfilled, happy, free, and when Duke approached her once more and pulled her aside, her smile only fell slightly. She felt guilty for having let him experience loneliness and for not confiding in him of her issues, but she felt thankful that he decided to respect her and didn't chide her in her decisions to come. How could she treat a true friend like him so horribly? "I need to formally apologize to you, Duke," She starts. "I got so caught up in my journey of seeking truth that I was blinded to how I made you feel. I should have at least told you what I was dealing with."
She remembers how he was concerned of her well being when Ash had read her love reading (prior to getting closer to Jezzika), and how he tried making her feel better and she shooed him away. That realization stung her. She felt as if she didn't deserve his kind words and his willingness to help her escape this forsaken place. She felt like crying again. "Oh, Duke... Please don't throw away your life if it ever comes down to it. You've just started living a new sentient life and I want you to experience it to the fullest. That's why I will do everything I can to insure that we both, and everyone else escape this place." Svana looks at Duke with eyes of determination but a gentle smile and pulls the construct into a tight embrace. "Despite you being new to this whole friend thing, you're doing an amazing job of it, and I'm hoping that when we're out of here, the whole world will come to realize how amazing you truly are." She pulls away and bows her head to him. "Thank you for everything you've done for me, Duke."
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Aeydof the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm /ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Duke allows Svana to embrace him and returns it, being gentle as to not hurt her. "Declaration: I forgive you. You needed to learn what happened to your brother for the sake of relieving your distress. I am happy that I was able to assist you in obtaining closure for what happened. Secondary Declaration: Your unselfishness, kindness, and determination have made you a light in this dark environment. Hypothesis: Other members of this group would agree with that declaration. Tertiary Declaration: I do not need the world to realize my worth. My friends suffice. Quaternary Declaration: I would however like it if the Warforged known as Genevieve would realize my worth if I was to meet her. I have observed how you humanoids have formed special pairings with each other and I believe that it would be an enjoyable experience if I were to have that with another Warforged."
At that last statement, Duke gives a little smile and looks away from Svana a little. The Warforged is a little bit embarrassed to admit that he essentially has a bit of a crush on Genevieve and if he could, he'd be blushing right now.
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Xenophon: Topaz Dragonborn Fighter (ixi's Dragon of Icespire Peak)
As they make camp, Ash moves to sit beside Quinn and retrieves her notebook again. "I don't believe we finished our last few conversations. You never told me what your mom was like. Or if you know what this is?" She shows him the sketch of Ophidian again and lays her head on his shoulder, her breathing now less clouded by the spores from their earlier fight.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
(Ill go ahead and do Quinns roll so i dont forget on that save. Str 5 )
(Nope i get 19 dmg.)
Ronnal swings his Warhammer at Infected 1.
Attack: 18 Damage: 7
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As Rashim falls, he released a horrible cloud of spores in a violent explosion. Anyone within immediate melee range must make of DC15 DEX save or take 28 damage, save for half. The infected scream and wail at his defeat and spasm horribly, as if a connection had been severed. All of the infected fall inert to the soil and cease their attacks. Rashim, near death, calls out to someone he knew, remembering someone he loved like a brother.
"Svana.." he breathes, dying. "Svana what have I done? Zuggtmoy..she..made me do horrible things..controlled me, preyed on my deepest jealousies and desires. She forced me..to act on them..I was her slave. I Never wanted any of this - the price..was so high. I was weak. I was a fool. Please, Svana. Forgive me." his vision glasses over, and he turns his head as if hearing a voice from far away, calling to him in sadness, in pity, in shame. "Amir...I am sorry. I am free, now. Finally..I am free..."
And with a final, haggard breath, the man who caused you so much grief and the source of your brother's murder, dies.
Dex Save: 19
If Svana falls, Duke will feed her a Greater Healing Potion and restore 13, bringing her back up. And if she doesn't fall, he'll feed it to her anyway, before sending her a message. "Inquiry: Do you still wish to converse with me?"
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DeX save 1 (from earlier): 12
DeX save 2 (from now): 9
Ash yelps in pain. "Ow. **** you and your spore explosions."
(Take 28 damage)
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Quinns dex! (If i fail i hit the ground) 3
Quinn goes to sneeze and literally sucks spores in and faceplants on the ground
Amara doesn't let Quinn go down for long, letting golden light wash over him as he heals for 8 hp.
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Kat, Medtech, Cyberpunk: Red
Shi, Changeling Bard 4 (College of Spirits), Tyrant's Grasp
Dani, Human Artificer 9 (Armorer), Skulls and Starships
DM, Project Point (Teams Scimitar and Longsword)
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Seeing an opening to finish off the son of a *****, Svana extends her arms forward as orange flames swirl into one giant Fireball. As she powers up the spell, tears start forming at the corners of her eyes as all the memories she's had of her brother started coming forth. Their dances, their study and tutoring sessions, the heartfelt conversations they would have, all the moments that helped formed her into the woman she was today hit her like a boulder. Her brothers death left nothing but a hole in her heart that felt as if it were never going to be repaired, but now, after all this, she had hope it would heal in time.
Those behind her could see a spectral figure forming behind her, a white translucent man about a few inches taller than her with a gentle smile, brought his arms around her in a bear hug, and Svana for a second hears him, thanking her, causing the tears to start streaming down her cheeks.
Finally, through clenched teeth, she says, "This is for all the pain you've caused me and my family." The tears evaporate as her eyes flare a piercing red and she casts off the spell. "Burn in Hell!"
Dex save 14 or take 30 fire damage, half on a successful save! (On Rashim himself and any other infected around).
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Quinn gasps as he comes back from the edge,
"These spores taste like shit..."
Healing word lvl 2 8 to ash
Ash moves to quickly help Quinn up to his feet. "Yeah. I'd suspect so. Are you alright?"
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Since Svana didn't drop, Duke will feed the potion to whoever does drop or whoever then looks bad and then ask Svana if she still wants to converse with him.
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Quinn
Ah yes im fine. Thank you duke.. cough, i hope that helps you. Are you ok ash?
Ash offers him a slight smile and coughs "Yeah. I'm relatively alright. Just inhaled a bit of spores."
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Svana: Rashim erupts into a massive fiery ball of fire, his last dying breath a scream that echoes throughout the whole cavern - you can feel his pain, his regret, his anguish, and finally, he is nothing more but a pile of ash.
"Svana!" Jezzika cried as she witnessed what was happening. "Svana!!"
You feel a surge of redemption, of closure, it makes you smile, the euphoric sense of satisfaction roiling in your blood. Slowly, carefully, in your mind you hear a voice, ancient, and evil, and all consuming. Caressing. Loving. Nurturing.
YOU HAVE ENDED A CHAPTER OF YOUR PAST. NOW, IT IS TIME TO TALK OF YOUR FUTURE.
Jezzika whirled around. "Umbra!" she yelled. "What are you doing! What do you mean!?"
After the attack, the others would see Svana's shoulders slump first before she falls to her knees, sobbing. She brought her hands to her face to wipe away her tears, processing his last words, wondering if she could forgive him for the suffering he caused her. She heard Duke first, requesting a moment to talk to her but she didn't respond due to the euphoric feeling coursing through her veins. She didn't hear Jezzika question him. He was right. The closure she yearned for was finally hers. Now her future needed to be discussed.
The tears were gone now, her smile wide and beaming when she looks up to Duke. "Yes, Duke? What is it?"
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Duke leads Svana aside to where they won't be interrupted. "Declaration: Over the past few days a number of our party has expressed concern over your general condition." He lifts up a single finger before Svana can say anything in response, assuring her that he did not come to give her a lecture. "But that is not the reason for this conversation. Information regarding your personal condition is need-to-know and you have chosen to not entrust me with that information, so I have chosen to respect your personal privacy. The things about you that I know nothing of do not change my opinion of you." Duke kneels down, putting himself at eye level with the elf.
"Secondary Declaration: The purpose of this conversation is to re-affirm earlier declarations that have been made in regards to our relationship,as well as declarations that were made prior to our conflict with Rashim. You are my friend. And you always will be. And I will work to the best of my ability to ensure that you successfully escape from the Underdark. And if these actions cost me my continued existence, then I want you to know that I would rather have my existence end having been free and having been your friend than continue to live a meaningless existence as a Disposal Unit in Waterdeep."Duke gives Svana a warm smile after having said this, silently letting her know that he is proud to be her friend and thankful that she showed kindness to him.
Tertiary Declaration: Should you ever need my assistance on a future occasion, you may ask for it. While I am no longer anyone's servant, I would gladly come to the aid of the friend who believed that the life of a disposal unit was of equal worth to hers. You may also ask for me if you simply feel the need or desire to converse." One of his eye lights quickly flashes out and flashes back in after that last part of the sentence, the closest thing the Warforged has to a wink.
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Huey Kablooey's DC15 DEX ST: 2
...and Huey takes 28 damage.
"Mama!" <sneeze> "...smells like bread in here!"
Last to know and first to be blamed...
As a free action, can I regret my life choices?
When setting up camp, her smile never ceased. She felt fulfilled, happy, free, and when Duke approached her once more and pulled her aside, her smile only fell slightly. She felt guilty for having let him experience loneliness and for not confiding in him of her issues, but she felt thankful that he decided to respect her and didn't chide her in her decisions to come. How could she treat a true friend like him so horribly? "I need to formally apologize to you, Duke," She starts. "I got so caught up in my journey of seeking truth that I was blinded to how I made you feel. I should have at least told you what I was dealing with."
She remembers how he was concerned of her well being when Ash had read her love reading (prior to getting closer to Jezzika), and how he tried making her feel better and she shooed him away. That realization stung her. She felt as if she didn't deserve his kind words and his willingness to help her escape this forsaken place. She felt like crying again. "Oh, Duke... Please don't throw away your life if it ever comes down to it. You've just started living a new sentient life and I want you to experience it to the fullest. That's why I will do everything I can to insure that we both, and everyone else escape this place." Svana looks at Duke with eyes of determination but a gentle smile and pulls the construct into a tight embrace. "Despite you being new to this whole friend thing, you're doing an amazing job of it, and I'm hoping that when we're out of here, the whole world will come to realize how amazing you truly are." She pulls away and bows her head to him. "Thank you for everything you've done for me, Duke."
Aeyd of the Dragons || Wood Elf / Way of the Ascendant Dragon Monk
Demetrios Zalaoras || Protector Aasimar / Paladin of Torm
Hawke || Kalashtar / Circle of the Moon Druid
Morticia || Half-Aasimar Rogue
Yvan || Goliath / Path of the Wild Soul Barbarian | Paladin of Helm
/ᐠ。ꞈ。ᐟ\
Duke allows Svana to embrace him and returns it, being gentle as to not hurt her. "Declaration: I forgive you. You needed to learn what happened to your brother for the sake of relieving your distress. I am happy that I was able to assist you in obtaining closure for what happened. Secondary Declaration: Your unselfishness, kindness, and determination have made you a light in this dark environment. Hypothesis: Other members of this group would agree with that declaration. Tertiary Declaration: I do not need the world to realize my worth. My friends suffice. Quaternary Declaration: I would however like it if the Warforged known as Genevieve would realize my worth if I was to meet her. I have observed how you humanoids have formed special pairings with each other and I believe that it would be an enjoyable experience if I were to have that with another Warforged."
At that last statement, Duke gives a little smile and looks away from Svana a little. The Warforged is a little bit embarrassed to admit that he essentially has a bit of a crush on Genevieve and if he could, he'd be blushing right now.
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As they make camp, Ash moves to sit beside Quinn and retrieves her notebook again. "I don't believe we finished our last few conversations. You never told me what your mom was like. Or if you know what this is?" She shows him the sketch of Ophidian again and lays her head on his shoulder, her breathing now less clouded by the spores from their earlier fight.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead