D&D II Act One Scene IV(a) - The Mines of Dhurn Dharal

Fourier · 23-06-2018 10:06PM

At the back of the stable there are the corpses of three large spiders.

Huguil explains these are common beasts of burden brought up from the Underdark, though the ones here are of racing quality.

There is nothing to reanimate the dwarf present in the stable, but Iuric can sense a reanimation spell is still in effect on him, but not yet triggered.

Evade · 23-06-2018 10:12PM

"I feel we might not have see the end of this one" as he gestures to the Dwarf thing. Iuric tries to behead it.

Fourier · 23-06-2018 10:13PM

The head comes off clean enough, though the spell remains still in effect.

Evade · 23-06-2018 10:24PM

"I was hoping it wouldn't come to this." Iuric turns the his companions "stand back."

Once everyone is clear he stands over the Dwarf thing and boxcheckingly says "Mesharum's wrath consumes me" and screams on agony as bright, holy, light erupts from his eyes, mouth, and newly formed cracks in his skin. He stays in this state for a minute.

"That was very unpleasant and draining. I can't do it again today if we encounter anymore of these things."

OOC; The Dwarf thing takes 20 points of radiant damage and Iuric takes 10 points (resistance).

Fourier · 23-06-2018 10:34PM

The body and head of the dwarf are consumed by the holy light, shattering the spell. The light is glorious to behold, all encompassing, yet not blinding. Reflecting off Varkrash's skin, a beautiful golden light speckles the trees, which bear rich fruit immediately.

Just at the moment Iuric breaks the spell he feels the anger of something, not a spirit, more powerful than that, but not a god for it lacks the feel of divinity, the sense of being part of the world.

Necro · 23-06-2018 10:40PM

Vrakrash walks over to the fruit and plucks one from the tree. He tentatively takes a bite.

Evade · 23-06-2018 10:45PM

"I believe we've got the attention of who or whatever is causing all this, for better or worse."

OOC: I'll use healing hands and 7 points of lay on hand to get Iuric back to max HP.

Fourier · 23-06-2018 10:49PM

Necrominus wrote: »

Vrakrash walks over to the fruit and plucks one from the tree. He tentatively takes a bite.

The apple tastes sweet, but slightly spicy.

Necro · 23-06-2018 10:52PM

Fourier wrote: »

The apple tastes sweet, but slightly spicy.

Vrakrash wolfs down the rest of the apple and turns around, spotting Sarric.

'Ah, Sarric - nice of you to join us!'

sKeith · 23-06-2018 10:59PM

"Hey Varkrash, happy to lend a hand."

Necro · 23-06-2018 11:06PM

sKeith wrote:

"Hey Varkrash, happy to lend a hand."

'Saw a statue on the way down here. Some sort of dwarf Lord that poisoned elves. Sick bastard. I smashed his statue as scum like that have no need for legacies.'

sKeith · 23-06-2018 11:10PM

"I was in the tavern were the man was found and a dwarf in there told me of this place, was quite surprised when other folk told me you were already investigating it."

Evade · 24-06-2018 09:52PM

Iuric approaches Vrakraash and Sarric "Greetings again" he says to Sarric "you should be very cautious here, these abominations seem to have carried their blinding hatred of Elves into undeath."

sKeith · 25-06-2018 01:04AM

"Why thank you, but i dont regard racism in the same way as you do, if somebody has a problem with me, fine, i'll duke it out, but if somebody has a problem with elves in general, i'd like to understand their thought process, get deep into that mind and figure it out!"

Evade · 25-06-2018 02:55AM

sKeith wrote: »

"Why thank you, but i dont regard racism in the same way as you do, if somebody has a problem with me, fine, i'll duke it out, but if somebody has a problem with elves in general, i'd like to understand their thought process, get deep into that mind and figure it out!"

"A noble goal. As long as one of these Dwarf abominations doesn't get deep into your mind with a warpick first"

Evade · 01-07-2018 08:03PM

OOC: Is that armed portal still here?

Fourier · 01-07-2018 08:38PM

Evade wrote: »

OOC: Is that armed portal still here?

OOC: Yep, still present in the other building. You'd be able to see it from the stables.

Evade · 01-07-2018 08:43PM

Iuric approaches the armed portal standing clear of its reach and lights the symbol on his chest. "I am Iuric Mercutius, in the name of Mesharum I demand you leave this place foul creature."

Fourier · 01-07-2018 08:55PM

The claws at the end of the large arms clench into the ground and the eyes deep within the black on the other side of the portal draw closer as the arms retract in length.

Eventually the creature stands only a foot from crossing the portal, careful not to cross over into the party's plane. Though the light on the other side is dim, Iuric can make out the being. Silver in colour, dragonborn in shape, though featureless, almost textureless, the same smooth silver material all over.

"And why should I fear this Mesharum, why would his name stop me from crossing over and taking what I need from one of you? I do not say this out of bravado, give me a good reason and I'll be gone."

The creatures words appear fully formed in Iuric's mind, there is no sound.

Necro · 01-07-2018 09:09PM

Fourier wrote:

"And why should I fear this Mesharum, why would his name stop me from crossing over and taking what I need from one of you? I do not say this out of bravado, give me a good reason and I'll be gone."

Vrakrash stands behind Iuric and calls to the figure.

'Ya might not fear his name, but I guarantee you'll fear the cold steel of an axe, or the sharp slicing of a scimitar.

In his name of course.'

He pauses.

'Hell fire from the mouth of another of his emissaries might deter you too.'

Vrakrash begins to smolder from his nostrils.

Evade · 01-07-2018 09:10PM

"Dragonborn* do you recognise this being" Iuric shouts over to Vrarkrash and then turns back to the portal, sighs, and box checkingly says "Mesharum, the Final Arbiter. He who metes out divine justice and protects the weak. I am his blade in this realm."

*I don't think Iuric has heard Vrakrash or Sarric's names yet

Fourier · 01-07-2018 09:52PM

Evade wrote: »

"Dragonborn* do you recognise this being" Iuric shouts over to Vrarkrash and then turns back to the portal, sighs, and box checkingly says "Mesharum, the Final Arbiter. He who metes out divine justice and protects the weak. I am his blade in this realm."

*I don't think Iuric has heard Vrakrash or Sarric's names yet

The being looks over at the stables from its vantage point near the portal mouth.

"The undead there is burnt to a crisp, the animation spell shattered. I am passing familiar with the one who cast it, so that is no easy task. Is it your work Iuric?"

At this point the being slowly shifts into a humanoid outline.

Evade · 01-07-2018 09:56PM

"It, indeed, was I who brought the blade of justice to bear on that abomination" Iuric says with a slight hint of boastful pride in his voice and the box checkingly "through the will of Mesharum"

Fourier · 01-07-2018 10:00PM

"And this Mesharum, he empowers you then....that much is clear. Hmmm, most likely I could kill you, but I have no way of gauging the servant of a god. You may go free, your two friends however would be advised to leave before my needs return."

sKeith · 01-07-2018 10:03PM

ooc: can we all hear the conversation, or is it still being broadcasted only into iurics mind?

Fourier · 01-07-2018 10:09PM

OOC: Only into Iuric's

Evade · 01-07-2018 10:09PM

"If only you had not said that last part. I cannot abide allowing you to leave and threaten the innocent." Iuric sword shines brightly with holy* light and he moves in to attack.

*OOC: Channel Divinity - Sacred Weapon. Duration 1 minute, add Charisma mod to attack rolls, weapon is considered magical.

Evade · 01-07-2018 10:10PM

OOC: So it sounds like he's talking to himself?

Fourier · 01-07-2018 10:27PM

Evade wrote: »

"If only you had not said that last part. I cannot abide allowing you to leave and threaten the innocent." Iuric sword shines brightly with holy* light and he moves in to attack.

*OOC: Channel Divinity - Sacred Weapon. Duration 1 minute, add Charisma mod to attack rolls, weapon is considered magical.

OOC: Is movement into attack going into the portal or attacking the arms outside the portal?

Regarding talking to himself, he can have replied via thought alone or out loud, which ever you want.

Evade · 01-07-2018 10:29PM

Fourier wrote: »

OOC: Is movement into attack going into the portal or attacking the arms outside the portal?

Regarding talking to himself, he can have replied via thought alone or out loud, which ever you want.

OOC: Outside the portal attacking the arms, I just got back to the group. Aloud is funnier.

D&D II Act One Scene IV(a) - The Mines of Dhurn Dharal

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