Oct 17, 2018 6:22 pm
"Which is the Shevarash tower?"
Rolls
Religion - (1d20+2)
(5) + 2 = 7
The Severed Hand
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Oct 17, 2018 6:51 pm
When Zenithral speaks up, the voice goes silent. More than ever the weight of its gaze falls on the half-elf.
"I know your face - and that bow!" A feeling of intense surprise ripples from the darkness. "Arannis?!" A wretched, dry sob escapes the darkness, then rasps into a low, ominous whine that makes the hair on the companion's necks rise in alarm. A moment later, the cry rips into a tremendous, shrill wail that blasts the dust from the floor as it slams into the party.
"I know your face - and that bow!" A feeling of intense surprise ripples from the darkness. "Arannis?!" A wretched, dry sob escapes the darkness, then rasps into a low, ominous whine that makes the hair on the companion's necks rise in alarm. A moment later, the cry rips into a tremendous, shrill wail that blasts the dust from the floor as it slams into the party.
OOC:
DC 14 Constitution saves from everybody!
Oct 17, 2018 6:53 pm
Rolls
Con save - (1d20+9)
(4) + 9 = 13
Indomitable reroll - (1d20+9)
(6) + 9 = 15
Oct 17, 2018 7:05 pm
Con roll
Rolls
Con roll - (1d20+7)
(4) + 7 = 11
Favored by the gods - (2d4+11)
(42) + 11 = 17
Oct 17, 2018 7:21 pm
Zenithral scrambles back. "His grandson! Arannis is my grandfather! He's not here!"
Last edited October 17, 2018 7:23 pm
Rolls
Constitution Saving Throw - (1d20+5)
(9) + 5 = 14
Oct 17, 2018 11:09 pm
The wail pummels the group, lasting for what seems like an eternity. Accompanying the horrific sound are quick flashes of scenes from a time long past and dead. Zenithral recognizes some of the figures seen, and the others know enough to piece some things together.
Kayleesa and Arannis kiss deeply, bows forgotten on the ground nearby...
Arannis turns to wave goodbye, a pack slung over his shoulder alongside his bow. He turns to leave the Hand, a blonde elf woman at his side...
Kayleesa digs through drawers in a bedroom, pausing when she finds a small gold book...
In the large chamber where the five towers meet the base of the Hand, Kayleesa argues with the wizard Gelarith...
"He will come..."
Elvish soldiers with grim faces line up, weapons ready. Kayleesa fires two arrows into the horde of orcs that surge up from the staircase...
"Arannis... Why did you not return?!"
Frustration. Loss. Grief. Betrayal. Pain. The deluge finally ends, cut off by a fit of coughing, and the companions stand with minds raw from the exposure (Everyone except Erevain takes 10 psychic damage).
Erevain gasps and collapses to the floor, his own centuries of sorrowful memories awakened by the psychic scream and relived all in a single moment (Erevain's hp is immediately reduced to 0).
All that can be heard from the darkness now is hoarse, airless gasps. It does not respond to the companions' presence any longer.
Kayleesa and Arannis kiss deeply, bows forgotten on the ground nearby...
Arannis turns to wave goodbye, a pack slung over his shoulder alongside his bow. He turns to leave the Hand, a blonde elf woman at his side...
Kayleesa digs through drawers in a bedroom, pausing when she finds a small gold book...
In the large chamber where the five towers meet the base of the Hand, Kayleesa argues with the wizard Gelarith...
"He will come..."
Elvish soldiers with grim faces line up, weapons ready. Kayleesa fires two arrows into the horde of orcs that surge up from the staircase...
"Arannis... Why did you not return?!"
Frustration. Loss. Grief. Betrayal. Pain. The deluge finally ends, cut off by a fit of coughing, and the companions stand with minds raw from the exposure (Everyone except Erevain takes 10 psychic damage).
Erevain gasps and collapses to the floor, his own centuries of sorrowful memories awakened by the psychic scream and relived all in a single moment (Erevain's hp is immediately reduced to 0).
All that can be heard from the darkness now is hoarse, airless gasps. It does not respond to the companions' presence any longer.
Rolls
Psychic damage - (3d6)
(613) = 10
Oct 17, 2018 11:17 pm
"I...don't know," Zenithral mutters, then cries out in pain. "Erevain!" he yells as the elf collapses. His hands immediately start to glow, but he looks towards Ras, then Fergy.
63/86 HP
63/86 HP
Last edited October 17, 2018 11:18 pm
Oct 17, 2018 11:33 pm
"No. No!" Alalla drops to her knees beside Erevain. "Curse Corellon and Gruumsh both," she snarls in Orcish, gently pulling her husband's head into her lap. "To the Abyss and back curse them both."
Alalla looks up at Zenithral and Ras. "Help," she pleads.
She turns back to stroking Erevain's dusty hair, and murmurs to him in alternating Elvish and Orcish. "Stay with me, melindo. I still need you, sharuhk."
Alalla looks up at Zenithral and Ras. "Help," she pleads.
She turns back to stroking Erevain's dusty hair, and murmurs to him in alternating Elvish and Orcish. "Stay with me, melindo. I still need you, sharuhk."
Oct 18, 2018 12:30 am
Ras reels from the shock of the psychic attack. Seeing Erevain fall, he rushes to his side and grabs his hand.
Erevain gains 28 HP
Erevain gains 28 HP
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Rolls
Cure wounds - (3d8+5)
(128) + 5 = 16
Help from Fergy (reroll 1&2) - (2d8)
(87) = 15
Oct 18, 2018 1:01 am
Ouch
HP:74/97
Spends a SP to help Ras reroll.
HP:74/97
Spends a SP to help Ras reroll.
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Oct 18, 2018 1:33 am
Together, Ras and Fergy pour healing into Erevain. The elf comes to, blinking slowly as his eyes focus on Alalla's concerned face. He reaches up to touch her cheek lightly, and then gets to his feet.
He looks around at the shadows that cling to the room's corners and shudders. "Whatever she was before, now she is a sad, twisted thing. I do not think we should remain here long." He points to the sign that depicts an arrow broken over a teardrop. "That is the symbol of Shevarash. He is a rather dark member of the Seldarine. If this Kayleesa worshipped him, she may go to great lengths to punish any perceived slights."
He looks around at the shadows that cling to the room's corners and shudders. "Whatever she was before, now she is a sad, twisted thing. I do not think we should remain here long." He points to the sign that depicts an arrow broken over a teardrop. "That is the symbol of Shevarash. He is a rather dark member of the Seldarine. If this Kayleesa worshipped him, she may go to great lengths to punish any perceived slights."
OOC:
Some stuff on the Seldarine and Shevarash in the Lore thread.Oct 18, 2018 2:38 am
Ras starts walking towards the Shevarash symbol, hoping the group doesn't notice his shaking hands.
"The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can get out of this wretched place," he says gruffly. Everything around here gave him the creeps.
"The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we can get out of this wretched place," he says gruffly. Everything around here gave him the creeps.
Oct 18, 2018 2:50 am
"She might take the grandson of her love as a slight," Alalla mutters to Zenithral as she looks Erevain up and down, assessing his health. "Carrying her bow, but not her likeness. Better stick close." Alalla retrieves her weapons and follows the gnome, grateful that she is not the only one desperate to leave the Hand.
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Oct 18, 2018 7:43 pm
Ug hates this place even more. Noticing the ice on his maul has melted during their rest, Ug takes a deep breath and releases a frigid breath that turns the maul a deep shade of glowing ocean blue. The transfer of energy causes him to stagger for a moment, but he catches himself and then follows on after his companions
Oct 18, 2018 10:30 pm
The companions climb the stairs of Shevarash tower, leaving the voice to its weeping croaks.
After a couple flights of stairs they come to a broad landing, on the far side of which is another staircase leading up.
Between the heroes and the far stairwell is a wide doorway, the doors themselves long since toppled and shattered. Through the doorway an immense round table can be seen, covered in papers that must have once been fine maps and documents. Around the table stand several elves (Elf Warriors 1, 2, 3).
These elves seem to be in much better physical condition than the other creatures the heroes have encountered up to this point, with gaunt features and pale skin. As they turn to look at the intruding party, their eyes shine black with hatred.
After a couple flights of stairs they come to a broad landing, on the far side of which is another staircase leading up.
Between the heroes and the far stairwell is a wide doorway, the doors themselves long since toppled and shattered. Through the doorway an immense round table can be seen, covered in papers that must have once been fine maps and documents. Around the table stand several elves (Elf Warriors 1, 2, 3).
These elves seem to be in much better physical condition than the other creatures the heroes have encountered up to this point, with gaunt features and pale skin. As they turn to look at the intruding party, their eyes shine black with hatred.
Oct 18, 2018 10:38 pm
While in the main room, Zenithral discussed with Erevain common elven tactics and they organize a plan for a defensive formation based on the tower's general structure that should give the group a slight edge. He briefly covers the importance of getting whatever help they can to talk to Larrel, and reiterates this as their best hope for now.
With a surge of energy, Zenithral starts up the stairs with the group (Regains 16 hit points from Second Wind)."Formation!" Zenithral urges. He steps onto a pile of rubble, knocks three arrows, infusing them with swirling, blue light. Don't try it... He shoots them all at once and despite normal physics, all three hit one of the elves. (Elf 1 takes 36 damage. Elf 2 takes 7 damage.)
As he fires, he slips off the unstable rubble and twists his ankle. "Augh...! (Zenithral has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws and his speed is reduced to 10 feet for 1 round.)
Used an Arcane Shot
HP: 79/86 + 14 THP
AC 17 + 2 from Meat Shield (half cover)
Rear
With a surge of energy, Zenithral starts up the stairs with the group (Regains 16 hit points from Second Wind).
OOC:
Everyone gained 14 temporary hit pointsAs he fires, he slips off the unstable rubble and twists his ankle. "Augh...! (Zenithral has disadvantage on Dexterity saving throws and his speed is reduced to 10 feet for 1 round.)
Used an Arcane Shot
HP: 79/86 + 14 THP
AC 17 + 2 from Meat Shield (half cover)
Rear
Last edited October 19, 2018 12:58 am
Rolls
Longbow 1 vs Elf 1 - (1d20+11)
(13) + 11 = 24
Second Wind - (1d10+11)
(5) + 11 = 16
Longbow 2 vs Elf 1 - (1d20+11)
(12) + 11 = 23
Longbow 3 vs Elf 1 - (1d20+11)
(5) + 11 = 16
Strain!!! (3rd time in a row he's strained using his new Extra Attack) - (1d100)
(64) = 64
Damage vs Elf 1 - (3d8+15)
(644) + 15 = 29
Bursting Arrow - (2d6)
(34) = 7
Twisted Ankle (Disadvantage on Dex saves and speed reduced to 10-feet) - (1d4)
(1) = 1
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