BaldurAnthology Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) Caladus saw the nymph start to smile, and was taken by how pretty she looked. He remembered a nymph can blind others with their beauty or drive them insane, but was shielded from the effects by his Psionic protection amulet. Shaori moved closer to Caladus and Hazel, and, after feeling Hazel's nudge, giggled as she realized what the Nymph had done which made her feel slightly better. However she still wanted a feeling of comfort to ease the fear she was feeling, and huddled close to Caladus, who after slight hesitation, put his arm around her, and starts telling her stories from his past travels to take her mind off the whole ordeal. Byron floated after them unsure of what to do, but occasionally supplying bits to the stories that Caladus was telling Shaori. Edited May 28, 2012 by BaldurAnthology Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AurianaValoria1 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 "How many are in there?" Rhaine asked Ravenna, "And are there other undead with them?" She could feel her hackles rising as she thought about whatever was going on in that room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naktis Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Nawen heard the giggling and looked at the others to see what is causing all this. She noticed how pretty Ianthe looked even amidst all of this. She nudged Illius's side so he'd look at her as well the sorcerer turned to see Ianthe and smiled slightly. Nawen did not know what exactly Ianthe did but the sorcerer knew. "I would stop looking at her if I were you." He whispered and the ranger looked at him. "Her beauty could blind you or drive you mad." He added to which Nawen only nodded and focused her attention to the temple. She could still notice statues of Lloth that were scattered amongst the cult artifacts but they were much smaller and most of them were even covered. Illius kept his eyes on Ravenna. Just because Nawen and others had won he found it strange that instead of leaving she was showing the temple around. It was more than suspicious. The closer they got to the ritual chamber the more he could feel the power coming from it. It was evil and almost sickening. He glanced at Rhaine, because of her wings he assumed that the woman is a Chosen and he suspected that she feels the evil in the chamber even better than he ever could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldurAnthology Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Caladus heard something about resurrecting a dragon." What was that about.. resurrecting a dragon?" He asked. Shaori realized they were attempting to create a Draco-lich, and squeezed Caladus nervously. Byron faded to near invisibility, and swooped forward to investigate the room/ He didn't understand a lot of it, and one or two necromancers saw him, but were unphased. Apparently you saw a lot of extra ghosts here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naktis Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 "The Cult of the Dragon venerates dragons. Especially dead evil dragons. They believe that dracoliches are destined to rule Faerûn... and beyond." Illius explained and glanced at Caladus. This was a rather common knowledge and the sorcerer wondered how could they don't know about it. "Is there anything you don't know mister know it all?" Nawen asked quietly with the slight smile on her face. She really missed those friendly bickerings they used to have back in the abandoned chapel in Neverwinter Wood. "I will leave it to you to decide..." The sorcerer replied and pretended to look serious. This wasn't a good time for idle chatter but it was good to travel with Nawen once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythicdawnmaster Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Ravenna only laughed at Ianthe's attempt to dazzle her with her beauty. "Dear little Nymph... i am afraid that your 'Beauty' won't work to blind me... for you are dealing with someone who values her beauty above all else. Your looks do not dazzle, they are as would be expected from a Nymph, you are nothing special. Let's not have a beauty contest eh? You are clearly beautiful in your own right, in a way of nature and light... i am beautiful in a darker way if you will, my looks are darker, more modern." She said, not at all amused at the nymph's attempt at blinding her, and she muttered "Only things Nymphs are good for is grinding up and using as a skin product..." She then turned to Rhaine and said "I think my work here at the temple is done... i have helped the cult enough, and they have not been returning on their side of the bargain. Take this, and purge the Draco-lich that is rising." She said, taking the necklace that was an artifact key to the ritual, and throwing it to Rhaine. Xallistine watched Ravenna intently, trying to determine her next move... he was sure she would not attack... but still he had his suspicions. Edited May 29, 2012 by mythicdawnmaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AurianaValoria1 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Share Posted May 29, 2012 Rhaine caught the necklace. It appeared to be made of many varieties of semi-precious gems and metals. She would have to examine it later. For now, she slipped it into a pouch on her belt and turned to the rest of the group. "Listen up. This is a very lethal situation we are facing; some of you may need to be resurrected before this is over. To best avoid that, you should all buff yourselves with as many protective spells as you can. I have no idea what we'll be up against - neither the competence nor the number of necromancers involved here. I'll also cast my own wards in an attempt to protect you." With that, she began casting long-term buffs: blessings, prayers, wards against death magic, a mass aid incantation, entropic shields, and the like. Various waves of brightly colored magics enveloped the companions as she did so, enhancing their strength, resilience, and resistances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mythicdawnmaster Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ravenna smiled, and said genuinely "Good luck." Xallistine buffed himslef with powerful protection spells, and glanced at Ravenna "Child of Thay's darkest depths... Lady Everdawn... why don't you help us in this coming fight? i can feel you no longer have use of the cult... why not destroy it?""Because it is not my place to do so." Ravenna replied... thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaldurAnthology Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Caladus grimly tossed his cloak over a statue, and cast a few protective spells of his own. He drew his scimitars, and did a few stretches, preparing for the most deadly and beautiful of the Drow combat styles. Shaori cast Protection from Evil 10 degree radius, and then cast her "Last Resort" spell. The Level 7 Summon CacoFiend spell. A demonic Gate opens, and charges ito the chamber, tearing apart whatever got in it's path, but was unable to attack Shaori or the party because of the Protective magic. Byron possessed a spellcaster, and made the man look like he went mad, smashing things, shooting magic missiles, and generally causing mayhem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naktis Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 (edited) Nawen as well as Illius cast some of their own spells and were preparing for whatever will come next. They both were surprised when Shaori and Byron who possessed some spellcaster started the battle just like that. The sorcerer thought that it was a terrible idea to go into a battle like that. They didn't even warn the rest of them. Nawen took her bow and was aiming at one of the cult members while Illius as a spellcaster went to the back of the group and concentrated on some of the enemies that were not too close to Nawen's companions and was ready to throw some fireballs at them. Edited May 29, 2012 by Naktis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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