Chapter 5 - Wave Echo Cave

With everyone ready and in position, Gerbo sets the plan in motion. First a quick shot from his crossbow strikes the flaming monster in the back, causing a brief intensification of the flame where the bolt cracks into bone. The rogue then releases his hopping, mechanical frog into the room and as it starts to make its way across the ground, several of the bodies of the fallen begin to stir.

The Flame Skull turns facing the general direction from where the fired bolt came, he floats slowly forward, scanning for the perpetrator. Four of the bodies lift themselves into a standing position and start lumbering after the mechanical frog; clearly fascinated by the metal creature. Four other start to follow slowly behind the flaming skull towards the group.

[DIE ROLLS]

While four of the long-dead occupy their time toying with a mechanical frog, the others follow the flaming skull of flames closer to the group. Once within striking distance Kerisha jumps into action, her great sword swinging in a huge arc, smashing right into the face of the skull. It lets out screech as the momentum of the blade knocks it back several feet.

The skull shakes in mid-air, producing three tiny skulls which streak towards the barbarian, striking her in quick succession. Quickly following up, the four undead each pick a target and move in to attack. While Karma, Gerbo, and Belanor are able to avoid their attackers, Kerisha isn't as lucky.

On the other side of the room, the four other creatures catch the frog and throw it to the ground. As they turn to move towards the others, a loud catlike hiss catches their attention.

The flamey skull of flames spins in place from the attack and several of its burning teeth fly through the air, leaving small trails of smoke along their path before they clatter onto the ground. The skull's jaw hangs loosely to one side and it appears to be having difficulty remaining afloat.