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You angrily shout, "Lay on! For Vordilian!"
Velvette beams happily at Earthdiver!
J>ms target
Maags says, "Oh, yes Barnom."
A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Wintersylph.
You concentrate intently, focusing all your energies.
You explode into a fury of strikes and ripostes, moving with a singular purpose and will!
You swing a wide-bladed cresset sword at Barnom!
AS: +623 vs DS: +477 with AvD: +45 + d100 roll: +52 = +243
... and hit for 132 points of damage!
A mighty blow cleaves a swath through Barnom's back, taking the spine with it.

* Barnom drops dead at your feet!


Your series of strikes and ripostes leaves you winded and out of position.
Roundtime: 7 sec.

-james, bristenn's player

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You [General]: "You weren't even Grishom's Lackey. You don't hold a candle to his power!"

Barnom [General]: "I am more powerful than Stone EVER WAS!"

Greganth [General]: "Now I have heard everything."

Kerl [General]: "What seaside town will you flee to this time?"

Puptilian [General]: "Keep dreaming Barnom. You are just a pawn."

Evia [General]: "Your Moments are numbered Barnom."

King Barnom arrives.

Speaking quietly to Barnom, Daeliera says, "You grow weaker yet as they bring your power source to crumble."

Zzentar gestures at Barnom.
A crimson barrier flickers about Barnom for a heartbeat, then subsides. The crimson field suddenly flares to life and lashes out at Zzentar!
... 70 points of damage!
Back burnt to the bone. Smoke curls up from what's left of Zzentar.

* Zzentar drops dead at your feet!

Barnom recites:

"I am your ONLY help!"

Barnom recites:

"BOW to me!"

You [General]: "Hurry!" (To the Phylactery group)

You [General]: "We have a chance." (We knew they were close)

Kerl says, "Bow to you, run from the shadows... I don't understand it all."

Kastrel softly says, "If you are more powerful than Stone, now is the time to show it. Otherwise, it may be the end."

Barnom exclaims, "Stop!"

Dirt and rock explode from the floor beneath Zelas as a sinewy death worm erupts from underground and crashes onto the surface!
Rocks and dirt pelt Zelas as he is thrown into the air!
Zelas is struck by heavy debris!
... 75 points of damage!
Strike to Zelas's throat removes it!

* Zelas drops dead at your feet!

Speaking to Barnom, you ask, "How do you exit this world?"

Speaking amusedly to Barnom, Bristenn wonders, "Now you're asking for parlay? 'Stop'?"

Cryheart asks, "What about these so-called Shadows?"

Barnom exclaims, "I will protect you from the shadows!"

Barnom exclaims, "Althedeus is coming and he is not to be stopped by you!"

Speaking to Barnom, Puptilian says, "You know you have to pay your debt and the shadows are coming for you."

[Voln - Chalica] "attack Barnom!"

Barnom exclaims, "He is the shadows!"

Kerl whispers to the group, "Now!"

Speaking to Barnom, you say, "Good bye."

Barnom's eyes glass over as a distant look takes over his expression.

A quick flick of Kerl's wrist sends a perfectly balanced ora throwing axe into flight!
Kerl throws a balanced ora throwing axe at Barnom!
AS: +792 vs DS: +1468 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +23 = -618
A clean miss.
The guiding force leaves Kerl.

Kerl's ora throwing axe spins rapidly through the air, the blade whooshing audibly with each revolution. As it completes its arc, it reverses direction and lands solidly in his right hand, ready to throw again.

Arwen gestures at Barnom.
A crimson barrier flickers about Barnom for a heartbeat, then subsides. The crimson field suddenly flares to life and lashes out at Arwen!
... 50 points of damage!
Right leg aflame. When the smoke clears, there's nothing left.
Arwen screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled right leg!
She is stunned!

Barnom exclaims, "Noooo!"

Puptilian gestures at Barnom.
A crimson barrier flickers about Barnom for a heartbeat, then subsides. The crimson field suddenly flares to life and lashes out at Puptilian!
... 55 points of damage!
Flame consumes Puptilian's right arm all the way to the shoulder.
He is stunned!

Svardin leaps from hiding to attack!
Svardin swings a sturdy leather-handled axe at Barnom!
AS: +633 vs DS: +719 with AvD: +32 + d100 roll: +45 = -9
A clean miss.

Monax draws a glowing pattern in the air before Barnom.
Barnom's eyes roll up into his head as he slumps to the ground.

Dionket intones a phrase of elemental power while raising his hands...
Dionket gestures at Barnom.
Barnom is awakened by Dionket's attack!
A crimson barrier flickers about Barnom for a heartbeat, then subsides. The crimson field suddenly flares to life and lashes out at Dionket!
... 25 points of damage!
Flames toast left cornea. Consider an eyepatch.
He is stunned!

Bristenn looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Bristenn engages Barnom in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Bristenn swings a wide-bladed cresset sword at Barnom!
AS: +622 vs DS: +851 with AvD: +45 + d100 roll: +30 = -154
A clean miss.

Bellaja gestures.
A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Kaldonis [General]: "The gem is destroyed!"

Barnom exclaims, "STOP!"

Raincail turns to face Barnom.

Barnom exclaims, "You play into his hands!"

Cryheart says, "Sancted."

Speaking to Barnom, you say, "We tried to reason with you."

Kerl whispers to the group, "Make it go away."

Cryheart says, "Ye need to explain, so we understand."

Bellaja angrily exclaims, "Off of me!"

Speaking to Barnom, you say, "You are at th' doorstep of oblivion."

Barnom exclaims, "NO!"

Barnom says, "You will die tonight!"

The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.

Pereus thrusts with a brilliant crimson eahnor pike at Barnom!
AS: +716 vs DS: +719 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +95 = +130
... and hits for 21 points of damage!
Smack to the eye bursts blood vessels.
He is stunned!
The guiding force leaves Pereus.

A quick flick of Kerl's wrist sends a perfectly balanced ora throwing axe into flight!
Kerl throws a balanced ora throwing axe at Barnom!
AS: +798 vs DS: +737 with AvD: +35 + d100 roll: +61 = +157
... and hits for 25 points of damage!
Bones in left arm crack.
The guiding force leaves Kerl.

Aurla gestures at Barnom.
A crimson barrier flickers about Barnom for a heartbeat, then subsides. The crimson field suddenly flares to life and lashes out at Aurla!
... 60 points of damage!
Left leg completely charred.
Aurla screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
She is stunned!

Bristenn angrily shouts, "Lay on! For Vordilian!"

Bristenn looks determined and focused.
In an awe inspiring display of combat mastery, Bristenn engages Barnom in a furious dance macabre, spiralling into a blur of strikes and ripostes!
Bristenn swings a wide-bladed cresset sword at Barnom!
A hit!
A mighty blow cleaves a swath through Barnom's back, taking the spine with it.

* Barnom drops dead at your feet!

Shadows leap from the surroundings, engulfing Barnom's body!

Bristenn taps the blade of his cresset sword against the ground.

[Lich Citadel, Throne Room]
Nightmarish figures slip in and out of the shadows, their barbed forms misshapen and oily. Even the darkness of the area seems to cling to them, obscuring their movements. You also see a blue crystal, a violet sapphire, a fickle forest spirit that is flying around, a grumpy lake spirit that is flying around, a small raven, a small grey-headed hawk, a plains hawk that is flying around, a forest wolf, a striking white peregrine raptor that is flying around, a sleek furry mouse, a sleek red-footed falcon, a large raven, the Psyryn disk, an erratic badland spirit that is flying around and a drake dagger.
Also here: Lady Wintersylph, Raincail, Earthdiver who is sitting, Great Lord Dayko, High Lady Bellaja, Adagya, Tysong, Vikira, Erolur, Sefina, Cimmorina, Katness, Lord Telare, Magtheridon, Snowrok, Kastrel, Velvette, Grand Lady Aurla, Lady Psyryn, Maags, Sente, Renowned Lord Methais, Kaldemor, Lord Perivan, Lady Arwen, Legionnaire Pereus, Mistress Daeliera, Malisai, Jayvn, Sir Cryheart, Soullslayur, Sargien, Puptilian, Lord Chamorr, Avaia, Mister Polveiss, Lord Roblar, Rlen, Dionket, Neovik, Monax, Hoy, Talonhawke, Kipa, Sabran, Azimar, Beg, Great Lady Sareyna, Thurandur, Lady Mindirra, Great Lord Amerek, Abbyrose, Kyshaa, Sir Bristenn, Lancecile, Gob, Wanion, Lord Endoro, Kerl
Obvious exits: northeast, southeast, west

Bristenn raises his cresset sword in a gesture of triumph!

Bellaja says, "You should let him speak before you try to end him. It is the only chance there is." (We did, a bunch of times)

Cruxophim [General]: "Is he STAYING dead?"

Greganth [General]: "Is it true, Slim is sllime?"

You [General]: "How is your mark?" (For the Lichborn and Cruxophim)

Raincail hangs his head.

Riend [General]: "Is it over? Is he dead?"

Telare asks, "Hasn't he spoken enough over the last couple months?"

Kastrel softly says, "His corpse is in Town Square."

Raindove [Merchant]: "Ding dong the king is dead!"

We fog to Voln and go to Town Square.

Kerl's group just went southeast.

[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see a red-chested hawk that is flying around, a lesser grey owl that is flying around, some manna bread, a grey wolf, a vexed glacier spirit that is flying around, a large black-mantled hawk that is flying around, a fickle glacier spirit that is flying around, a braid of cracked wheat bread, a filled piece of bread, some acantha leaf, a raven that is flying around, a sugar-dusted travel biscuit, a pure white porcupine, a white flask, a large acorn, a rat pelt, some aloeas stem, some calamia fruit, some torban leaf, a thin crisp of hummus-topped bread, an orange-eyed tabby cat that is sitting, some stone benches with some stuff on it, an herbal remedy donation bin, a sleek raven that is flying around and a ruffled spot-tailed hawk.
Also here: Jayvn, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Legionnaire Pereus, Lady Arwen, Lord Perivan, Kaldemor, Renowned Lord Methais, Sente, Maags, Lady Psyryn, Grand Lady Aurla, Velvette, Kastrel, Snowrok, Magtheridon, Lord Telare, Katness, Cimmorina, Sefina, Erolur, High Lord Svardin, Vikira, Tysong, Lady Wintersylph, Sir Cryheart, Soullslayur, Sargien, Puptilian, Lord Chamorr, Avaia, Mister Polveiss, Lord Roblar, Rlen, Dionket, Neovik, Monax, Hoy, Talonhawke, Kipa, Sabran, Azimar, Beg, Great Lady Sareyna, Thurandur, Lady Mindirra, Great Lord Amerek, Abbyrose, Kyshaa, Sir Bristenn, Lancecile, Gob, Wanion, Lord Endoro, Kerl, Culghuun, Adagya who is kneeling, the body of Dergoatean who is lying down, the body of King Barnom who is lying down, Great Lady Bronwen, the body of Lord Aldie who is lying down, Lord Almihti, Drambik, Karselyn, the body of Lady Sairai who is lying down, Zelas, High Lord Danaandim, Atiket, Arnylon, Lord Zzentar who is sitting, Ana, Kardos, Rogane, Darkell, Lightfoote who is lying down, Lord Semuael, Liabo Chair Aoife, Lady Ismurii, Spherion who is sitting, Brevelan who is sitting, Great Lady Roelaren, Osim, Gharr, Lady Aleayah, Galzom who is sitting, Unrelenting, Direwolve, Lady Maylan, Windtalker who is kneeling, Lady Kalah, Warspawn, Hastale, Alyxa, Radaena who is sitting, Wildrose who is lying down, Alarys who is sitting, Lady Vexyn who is sitting
Obvious paths: northeast, east, southeast, southwest, west, northwest

With great effort the spirit of Sairai gives a keening cry, spectral tears falling to the ground.

Erolur laughs at Barnom!

You see King Barnom Slim the Lich.
The faint scent of decay wafts around his form. He is lanky and appears to be ancient. He has glowing dark red eyes and insipid, rotting skin. He has sparse, carnelian-hued hair that is loosely hanging to his scalp from discolored patches of skin. He has an emaciated face, a sunken nose and a series of bloody ligaments for a jaw. Slick, white maggots crawl along his neck and arms.
He appears to be DEAD!
He has deep gashes and serious bleeding from his back, a blinded left eye, a case of uncontrollable convulsions, and some minor cuts and bruises on his left arm.
He is bleeding slightly from the back.
He is holding a sinew-wrapped yellowed bone scepter in his left hand.
He is wearing a large twisted crown formed from decaying finger bones, some dark gloves, a tattered black leather cloak, a stained orchid-hued doublet, a broad crimson silk belt, a small claw-clasped pouch, and some crisp black silk pants with tapered legs.

Bristenn points his cresset sword at Barnom.

Smoke continues to rise from Sairai as her clothes smolder.

Puptilian attempts to kick Barnom, but before he can, flames envelops his foot. Startled, he pulls his leg back before it becomes a cinder, but not before the damage is done.

The ghostly voice of Sairai softly says, "So dont try kissing barnom."

Methais kicks some dirt on the corpse of Barnom.

Svardin waves to Barnom.

Speaking to Barnom, you say, "You have little time left, Barnom."

Speaking to Barnom, Adagya says, "My Liege."

Ana glares at Barnom.

Almihti gestures at Barnom.
Wrapped in an aura of chill, Almihti closes his eyes and softly begins to chant. As the cold air that surrounds him condenses, it begins to ripple outward in waves that turns the breath of those nearby into a fine mist. This mist swiftly moves to encompass Almihti and slowly coalesces into a pair of ethereal wings that settle into a protective arc over Barnom. With the last words of Almihti's chant, the wings surge forward and gently caress Barnom, only to dissipate moments later, taking the chill of the air with them.
Barnom seems slightly different. (It fails)

Dionket's hazy blue bow pulses softly.

Amerek says, "Hang his body from the tree." (Love the Mob)

Thurandur whispers to the group, "That can't be the end of..."

An audible POP precedes a swirl of dark vapor rising from the ground to form a column. As the vapor retreats, Bellaja's group is revealed.

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!

Cruxophim [General]: "..so that's a no, then."

You [General]: "Nearly. He's mortal."

Greganth [General]: "Big quake up here, not sure what may follow." (We were still in about 4 locations)

A cold, dark voice whispers, "Ah, councilman. You fail, even in death."

Cryheart says, "Listen." (It was hella busy)

Roblar yells, "Show yerself!"

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down! (a second one)

Adagya thoughtfully says, "That Voice."

Maags says, "I has spent more time lying down tonight than when i sleep."

You [General]: "This isn't Barnom."

Puptilian says, "Sounds like the demon didn't like his pet."

Azimar says, "Stone."

A cold, dark voice whispers, "Come, embrace the end you worked so hard to run from...little puppy."

Aldie says, "Run."

Maags frowns.

The ghostly voice of Barnom exclaims, "Nooooo!"

The ghostly voice of Barnom exclaims, "I told you!"

The ghostly voice of Barnom exclaims, "Now there is NOTHING to protect you!"

Speaking to Barnom, Perivan says, "We have ourselves."

Suddenly, Barnom Slim's rotting corpse is consumed by shadowy tendrils, ripped into a hundred pieces and consumed by the darkness!

You [General]: "Barnom was devoured."

Bellaja cries, "Noooo!"

Semiera says, "He's gone."

Cruxophim [General]: "...What?"

Greganth [General]: "Devoured.."

Bellaja desperately exclaims, "Lord, they need you!"

Aenalar [General]: "Whoever he served was displeased."

Speaking to Bellaja, Kerl says, "Need? Looks like you need a new lord."

You hear the faint, forlorn cries of a man, followed by dark chilling laughter as the man's voice fades away.

Dergoatean says, "I get the sense barnom's puppetmaster will be coming for us soon."

Raincail winces.

Raincail quietly says, "Barnom..."

Adagya regretfully states, "And now it begins."

Adagya closes her eyes for a moment.

Adagya shakes her head.

We move outside Moot Hall (to see partially) Lich Landing hasn't collapsed yet plus Walkar and Jankus are still in the lower tunnels. We hear that another door is found in the area and we go to assist.

We meet up with the Phylactery group in the recesses of the Citadel.

[Chamber of Decay]
Faint, archaic etchings are carved into the glossy surface of huge obsidian walls, their old marks glowing with an unnatural white light. Rising up from the center of the chamber is a towering black obelisk. The dark pylon is constructed of three pillars of blackened stone, each shaped into jagged talons. Within the talon columns, a glowing viridian light churns rapidly, faint ethereal wisps thrashing about it like tendrils. You also see the Psyryn disk and a huge black ora door.
Also here: Wanion, Talonir, Kardos, Daiyon, Sepher, Uldoran, Dreuntar, Earthdiver, Palcron, Lord Endoro, Gob, Lancecile, Sir Bristenn, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Great Lord Amerek, Lady Mindirra, Thurandur, Great Lady Sareyna, Beg, Azimar, Sabran, Kipa, Talonhawke, Hoy, Monax, Neovik, Dionket, Rlen, Lord Roblar, Mister Polveiss, Avaia, Lord Chamorr, Sargien, Soullslayur, Sir Cryheart, Jayvn, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Legionnaire Pereus, Lady Arwen, Lord Perivan, Kaldemor, Sente, Maags, Lady Psyryn, Grand Lady Aurla, Velvette, Kastrel, Snowrok, Magtheridon, Katness, Cimmorina, Sefina, Erolur, High Lord Svardin, Vikira, Tysong, Lady Wintersylph, Culghuun, Dergoatean, Great Lady Bronwen, Drambik, Zelas, Ana, Liabo Chair Aoife, Radaena, Wildrose, Kerl, Renowned Lord Methais
Obvious exits: none

Walkar and Jankus arrive with their groups.

We begin to bash the obelisk, which damages you with a repel attack and poisons. Healers did an outstanding job. Voidwalkers would attack us intermittantly also as time went by.

Sabran bashes at the black obelisk with his vaalorn morning star!
A glowing viridian tendril lashes out from the obelisk and strikes Sabran!
... 1 point of damage!

Jankus recites:

"It is weakening!"

After a long while.

Kipa bashes at the black obelisk with her golvern morning star!
The black obelisk suddenly explodes, each dark pillar crumbling into a thousand pieces! The bright viridian light expands outward, bathing the chamber in its eerie glow before it fades away, leaving the room in darkness.

Adagya picks up a tiny black shard of obsidian. (Keepsakes. There was a white mother-of-pearl one also)

The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!

The entire ground trembles as the walls begin to shake!

Debris falls from above, landing on Xanith!
... 25 points of damage!
Eye crushed by a hard blow to the face!
He is stunned!

Debris falls from above, landing on Cruxophim!
... 60 points of damage!
Blow cracks a rib and punctures a lung.
Breathing becomes a challenge.
He is stunned!

Debris falls from above, landing on Raincail!
... 35 points of damage!
Vertebrae in neck disintegrate from impact!
Neck sinks into shoulders.

* Raincail drops dead at your feet!

Debris falls from above, landing on Kerl!
... 35 points of damage!
Vertebrae in neck disintegrate from impact!
Neck sinks into shoulders.

* Kerl drops dead at your feet!

Jankus recites:

"Make haste and leave!"

[Chamber of Decay]
Old, faded runes run the length of the huge obsidian walls, their etchings barely visible. Cracks have formed along the ground, leading away from a broken and blackened obelisk. You also see a red banded glossy black faewood arrow, a smooth stone, the Riend disk, the Mihorkan disk, the brown Sagoth disk, the Psyryn disk and a huge black ora door.
Also here: Renowned Lord Methais, Lord Zzentar, a stunned Puptilian, Leloo, Riend, Cruxophim, Great Lord Dayko, Semiera, Adagya, Ileenia, Mihorkan, Spert, Durakar, Chalica, Lady Lyllenyn, Greycrown, Kaedra, Sadrae who is lying down, Ortar, Belmesar, Daheus, Hutan, Keeper Kaldonis, Jeril, Xanith, Kyal, Mistress Berkana, a stunned High Lady Evia, Grand Lord Sagoth, Olgretien, Mohrgan, Nouvard, Jankus, Morden who is lying down, Archales, Voosir, Ravashaak, Scrivener of the Stars Alynith, Sarvia, Wanion, a stunned Talonir who is lying down, Kardos, Sepher, Uldoran, Dreuntar, Earthdiver, Palcron, Lord Endoro, Gob, Lancecile, Sir Bristenn, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Great Lord Amerek, Lady Mindirra, Thurandur, Great Lady Sareyna, Azimar, Sabran, Kipa, Talonhawke, Hoy, Monax, Neovik, Dionket, Rlen, Lord Roblar, Mister Polveiss, Avaia, Lord Chamorr, Sargien, Soullslayur, a stunned Sir Cryheart, Jayvn, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Legionnaire Pereus, Lady Arwen, Lord Perivan, Kaldemor, Sente, Maags, Lady Psyryn, Grand Lady Aurla, Velvette, Kastrel, Snowrok, Magtheridon, Katness, Cimmorina, Sefina, Erolur, High Lord Svardin, Vikira, Tysong, Lady Wintersylph, Culghuun, Dergoatean, Great Lady Bronwen, Drambik, Zelas, Ana, Liabo Chair Aoife, Radaena, Wildrose
Obvious exits: none

Kaedra recites:

"Go go go"

Debris falls from above, landing on Kaedra!
... 35 points of damage!
Tremendous blow crushes skull like a ripe melon.

* Kaedra drops dead at your feet!

Shadows leap from the surroundings, engulfing Kaedra's body!

(We are bashing the door to get out. Nothing else works)

Cryheart bashes the black ora door with his vultite greataxe.

The black ora door pops open, leaving Cryheart staggering, trying to catch his balance!

(Cryheart gets stunned after telling everyone to go through the door. Most of us leave with Dionket)

Talonir says, "Run run."

[Citadal, Spirit Chamber]
The walls are formed of deep, black obsidian. Interconnected lines of pulsating white energy runs the length of each wall, their pale light causing the chamber to glow eerily.
Also here: Puptilian, Leloo, Mihorkan, Spert, Sadrae, Daheus, Hutan, Kyal, High Lady Evia, Grand Lord Sagoth, Ravashaak, Sarvia, Talonir, Daiyon, Uldoran, Lord Endoro, Lancecile, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Great Lord Amerek, Great Lady Sareyna, Azimar, Sabran, Neovik, Rlen, Mister Polveiss, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Lady Arwen, Grand Lady Aurla, Velvette, Tysong, Culghuun, Dergoatean, Wanion, Lord Roblar, Dreuntar, Dionket, Mohrgan, Semiera
Obvious exits: north, out

* Riend just bit the dust!

Dionket's group just went out.
[Lich Citadel, Soul Pit]
Deep, guttural moaning rises up from the recesses of the pit nearby. The loud groaning echoes off the shadowy walls of the chamber. You also see a shifting portal, a forest wolf, a small raven, a large raven, a striking white peregrine raptor that is flying around, a grumpy lake spirit that is flying around, a fickle forest spirit that is flying around, a vexed glacier spirit that is flying around, a lamenting mountain spirit that is flying around, an erratic badland spirit that is flying around and a swirling viridian portal.
Also here: Puptilian, Leloo, Mihorkan, Spert, Sadrae, Daheus, Hutan, Kyal, High Lady Evia, Grand Lord Sagoth, Ravashaak, Sarvia, Talonir, Daiyon, Uldoran, Lord Endoro, Lancecile, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Great Lord Amerek, Great Lady Sareyna, Azimar, Sabran, Neovik, Rlen, Mister Polveiss, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Lady Arwen, Grand Lady Aurla, Velvette, Tysong, Culghuun, Dergoatean, Wanion, Lord Roblar, Dreuntar, Dionket, Voosir, Archales, Great Lord Dayko, Renowned Lord Methais, Jeril, Adagya
Obvious exits: north, east

Ortar steps out of the shifting portal.

You focus on projecting your thoughts...
You [General]: "Get out!"

Methais traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase...
Methais gestures.
Your surroundings blur into a white fog . . .

[Courtyard]
A well maintained and healthy garden occupies the entirety of the courtyard. The air here is cool and crisp, but the bulk of the monastery shelters you from wind and makes the air bracing instead of chilling. In the center of the garden is a natural spring bubbling up several inches above the surface of the encircling pool of crystal clear water. A large stone and iron gate blocks the entrance to the monastery flanked by a statue of a woman carrying a crystal staff and a set of crystalline keys facing a second statue of a kneeling young man bedecked in battle-worn black chain armor. You also see a polished marble bench with some stuff on it and a large fel tree.
Also here: Dionket, Lord Roblar, Wanion, Dergoatean, Culghuun, Tysong, Grand Lady Aurla, Lady Arwen, Mistress Daeliera, Malisai, Mister Polveiss, Rlen, Neovik, Sabran, Azimar, Great Lady Sareyna, Great Lord Amerek, Abbyrose, Kyshaa, Lancecile, Lord Endoro, Uldoran, Daiyon, Talonir, Sarvia, Ravashaak, Grand Lord Sagoth, High Lady Evia, Kyal, Hutan, Daheus, Sadrae, Spert, Mihorkan, Leloo, Puptilian, Dreuntar, Renowned Lord Methais, Talonhawke, Lady Lyllenyn
Obvious paths: west

Daiyon says, "We left the dead behind."

Speaking to Daiyon, Mihorkan says, "Go get them."

Leloo says, "We had no choice sadly."

Svardin [General]: "Make your way out of there!"

* Hoy just bit the dust!

(We head back to town)

Dionket's group just went southeast.
[Town Square Central]
This is the heart of the main square of Wehnimer's Landing. The impromptu shops of the bazaar are clustered around this central gathering place, where townsfolk, travellers, and adventurers meet to talk, conspire or raise expeditions to the far-flung reaches of Elanith. At the north end, an old well, with moss-covered stones and a craggy roof, is shaded from the moonlight by a strong, robust tree. The oak is tall and straight, and it is apparent that the roots run deep. You also see a forest wolf, an erratic badland spirit that is flying around, a ruffled spot-tailed hawk that is flying around, an angular fire wyrdling, a small grey-headed hawk that is flying around, a sleek red-footed falcon that is flying around, a rascally spring spirit that is flying around, a smoky-eyed fire wyrdling, a pernicious will-o-wisp spirit that is flying around, a white flask, some calamia fruit, a lesser brown lemur that is sitting, a filled piece of bread, some manna bread, a grey wolf, a braid of cracked wheat bread, a filled piece of bread, some acantha leaf, a sugar-dusted travel biscuit, a large acorn, a rat pelt, some aloeas stem, some torban leaf, a thin crisp of hummus-topped bread, an orange-eyed tabby cat, some stone benches with some stuff on it and an herbal remedy donation bin.
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Also here: Dreuntar, Renowned Lord Methais, Talonhawke, Lady Lyllenyn, Puptilian, Leloo, Mihorkan, Spert, Sadrae, Daheus, Hutan, Kyal, High Lady Evia, Grand Lord Sagoth, Ravashaak, Sarvia, Talonir, Daiyon, Uldoran, Lord Endoro, Lancecile, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Great Lord Amerek, Great Lady Sareyna, Azimar, Sabran, Neovik, Rlen, Mister Polveiss, Malisai, Mistress Daeliera, Lady Arwen, Grand Lady Aurla, Tysong, Culghuun, Dergoatean, Wanion, Lord Roblar, Dionket, Morden, Velvette, Lord Tolan, Dramoth, the body of Ileenia who is lying down, the body of Riend who is lying down, Kastrel, Zachion, Chalica who is lying down, Kaedra who is lying down, Zelas, a stunned Kerl who is lying down, High Lord Myharl, the body of Roelon who is lying down, Raincail, Rogane, Mikeke, Alarys, Lady Maylan, Lady Aleayah, Lord Almihti who is sitting, Direwolve, High Lord Valgrom who is lying down, Great Lady Roelaren who is sitting, Lady Ismurii who is lying down, Unrelenting, Great Lord Pydan, Calairur who is lying down, High Lord Danaandim, Darkell, Lord Semuael who is lying down, Brevelan who is sitting, Gharr who is lying down, Galzom who is sitting, Windtalker who is kneeling, Lady Kalah who is lying down, Warspawn who is lying down, Hastale who is kneeling, Lady Vexyn who is sitting
Obvious paths: northeast, east, southeast, southwest, west, northwest

A swirling patch of shadows appears in the air and Hoy's body falls from it!

Karibeth just moved quietly into the area, her group following closely.

Hutan exclaims, "We did it!!!"

Jankus's group just arrived.

* Cruxophim just bit the dust!

A swirling patch of shadows appears in the air and Cruxophim's body falls from it!

You nod at Jankus.

Speaking to Jankus, you say, "You surprised some."

(We end up following Jankus)

Jankus's group just went east.
[Town Square, East]
Here in the center of a broad plaza near the commercial area of the bazaar stands the impressive facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, where the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing hold various official, religious and social functions. Facing the square are some of the town's more prosperous shops, still doing business with the many customers who still frequent the streets at night. You also see a pretty flower girl, a handaxe, a handaxe, some brigandine armor, some full leather, some full leather, a handaxe, some brigandine armor, a giant mound of snow and a large wooden barrel.
Also here: Talonhawke, Lady Lyllenyn, Lord Tolan, Kastrel, Zachion, Kaedra, Zelas, High Lord Myharl, Mikeke, Lady Maylan, Lady Aleayah, Leloo, Sadrae, Hutan, Kyal, High Lady Evia, Grand Lord Sagoth, Ravashaak, Sarvia, Talonir, Daiyon, Uldoran, Lord Endoro, Lancecile, Kyshaa, Abbyrose, Azimar, Sabran, Neovik, Mister Polveiss, Mistress Daeliera, Grand Lady Aurla, Lord Roblar, Mylenna, Lord Balantine, Great Lord Frezze, Esperath, Belmesar, Great Lord Amerek, Master Eliaku, Jankus, Durakar, Lady Robynn
Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

Jankus says, "Got a little dicey at the end there."

Myharl deeply asks, "Walkar make it out of the collapse in time?"

Talonir says, "Maybe I was wrong about ya, Jankus, I apologize."

Kerl asks, "Dicey?"

Lyllenyn asks, "Is Walkar still alive?"

Jankus grins at Kerl.

Leloo says, "Jankus did very well tonight.."

Jankus says, "Yanno, dicey."

Belmesar exclaims, "Jankus saved my life, I'll say that as much!"

Speaking to Kerl, you say, "I thought th' Lichborn were exploding until it killed you." (I had laughed earlier when Raincail died first)

Speaking to Jankus, Puptilian says, "So now that the deal is done, what will you do."

Speaking to Jankus, Kerl says, "It would seem you've earned your pardon."

Mayor Walkar just limped in.

High Lord Svardin just arrived.

Archales just arrived.

Cryheart steps out of the shifting portal, followed closely by his group.

Snowrok asks, "..did Lord Kai bring us out?"

Kyal bows to Walkar.

Puptilian turns to Walkar and cheers!

Speaking to Ana, Maags says, "Yous were amazing."

Jeril gently bites Leloo.

Myharl turns to Walkar and cheers!

Speaking to Walkar, Kerl says, "We've done it, it's almost hard to believe."

Speaking to Bristenn, Greganth says, "Well done."

Walkar weakly says, "We survived..."

Sefina says, "Barely..."

Cryheart says, "Barely..but we did."

Bristenn proudly states, "I have avenged Vordilian."

Speaking to Walkar, you say, "Th' old "You are nothing in power to Stone" was what got him in th' end."

Speaking weakly to Walkar, Kaedra says, "Speak for yourself."

Bristenn slowly adds, "..may his soul find peace beyond the gates, now."

Ana says, "Rocks kept fallin on my head."

Speaking quietly to Walkar, Kaldemor says, "Glad to see that you are still with us, mayor."

Speaking to Walkar, Puptilian says, "Yes but now the demon is showing himself. We all heard his voice."

Walkar weakly asks, "Congratulations everyone...it seems the citadel was destroyed?"

Myharl deeply says, "Yes... fell down... right on top of me."

Speaking quietly to Walkar, Mohrgan says, "Hard to say...we were whisked away..."

Speaking quietly to Walkar, Kaldemor says, "It does seem that way. It was no easy task."

Rlen offers you a multicolored mother-of-pearl shard.

You accept Rlen's offer and are now holding a multicolored mother-of-pearl shard. (Much thanks to Rlen!)

Speaking to you, Rlen says, "I really don't want anything to do with it."

Speaking reverently to Walkar, Mohrgan says, "By Lord Kai himself."

Walkar weakly asks, "The Rooks aren't going anywhere, are they Jankus?"

Jankus asks, "Me?"

Walkar weakly says, "Please, everyone, try to be...quieter."

Speaking to Walkar, Jankus says, "Oh, eh, I don't plan on hangin around heres much."

Leloo says, "Jankus behaved admirably in there..."

Speaking to Jankus, Lyllenyn asks, "Where are you going?"

Walkar weakly says, "Jankus...you did your part."

Walkar weakly says, "Surprisingly."

Jankus grins.

Speaking to Walkar, Jankus says, "I'm a man of my word, always have been."

Walkar weakly says, "On the eve of Volnes, I will release your smelly master from his prison." (That's Monday)

Walkar weakly says, "Before I change my mind..."

Jankus squints at Walkar.

Walkar weakly says, "I declare you and Drangell pardoned for your crimes against this city. But there is no immunity, face us again, and there will be no mercy."

Jankus flashes a wide grin.

Walkar weakly says, "I will make the Rooks look like the children they recruit."

Jankus turns to Walkar and cheers!

Jankus exclaims, "We'll behave!"

Jankus nods slowly.

Jankus appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Walkar weakly says, "Everyone else...I will announce when we are to release Drangell. So you might see for yourself."

Walkar weakly says, "You were all heroes tonight, and our town is in a huge debt to you."

Walkar weakly says, "You have all come through more than myself, or any other leader elected, I assure you."

Walkar weakly says, "Slim, while he should have been hung ages ago...is finally gone."

Walkar weakly says, "And these shadows? I suppose we'll do just fine without him."

Walkar breaks out in a sweat.

Dark, inky blots form within Walkar's breastplate.

Walkar weakly says, "We will mark the he.."

You see Mayor Walkar Wellington.
He appears to be a Human.
He is tall and appears to be mature. He has weary, dark-ringed clover green eyes and tanned skin. He has a short, shaven head of strawberry blonde hair. He has a muscular face, a small nose and an a trimmed strawberry blonde beard. He has numerous scratches and claw marks along his neck. Periodically, specks of red light flicker along his crimson breastplate.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a sharp grey waraxe in his right hand.
He is wearing a dusty red neckerchief, a long grey leather cloak, a twisted gilt-hued talisman, a vaalorn-edged dark rolaren aegis, a smooth grey leather satchel, a shimmering dark crimson breastplate, a wide mesh axe harness, a large gold-stringed sack, a tan leather pack, a pair of black leather trousers, and a pair of steel-toed boots.

Walkar weakly says, "Excuse me...it's been a long night..."

Walkar weakly says, "We will ma...."

Jankus reaches out to turn his twisted black ora signet ring and it crumbles into an emerald green dust!

Jankus blinks.

Jankus stares at Walkar.

Walkar Walkar's crimson breastplate darkens briefly, shifting to a black hue. To the color of shadows.

Walkar coughs.

Jankus cocks his head at Walkar.

Walkar kneels down.

Walkar weakly says, "No...I'm just, tired."

Walkar's breastplate flashes with a red light, the blots of darkness sinking into the depths of his armor. But soon, black veins appear along his right arm.

Jankus stares in amazement at Walkar.

Walkar suddenly screams out, the black veins exploding along his skin! Flesh is peeled away in a gruesome fashion, his very skin being flayed as blood gushes from his arm! His armor glows bright crimson as the muscles and skin on his arm melts away to bone!

Jankus glances over at Walkar and winces.

Walkar weakly exclaims, "Guards!"

Miltia guards arrive, catching Walkar just as he collapses and carrying him off to safety for the night!

Ileenia bursts into tears!

Perivan swears long, loud and well.

Raincail quietly asks, "Safety?"

Speaking to Jankus, Lyllenyn asks, "What did you do?"

[Town Square, East]
Here in the center of a broad plaza near the commercial area of the bazaar stands the impressive facade of the slate-roofed Moot Hall, where the citizens of Wehnimer's Landing hold various official, religious and social functions. Facing the square are some of the town's more prosperous shops, still doing business with the many customers who still frequent the streets at night. You also see a vexed glacier spirit that is flying around, a black-toed saddleback foxhound, a grey wolf, a fickle forest spirit that is flying around, a spring badger, a massive bearded white tiger, a sleek red-footed falcon that is flying around, a rush lion, a skittish luck spirit that is flying around, a large raven that is flying around, a striking white peregrine raptor that is flying around, a pure white porcupine, the Psyryn disk, a lamenting mountain spirit that is flying around, a sleek furry mouse, a sugared barley and oat cake, a lesser grey owl that is flying around, the Mihorkan disk, a rascally spring spirit that is flying around, an angular fire wyrdling, the red Aenalar disk, the Velfi disk, the Greganth disk, the fiery red Grolschin disk, the Karibeth disk, the Caerilion disk, a forest wolf, a forest wolf, the brown Sagoth disk, the icy blue Esperath disk, a grumpy lake spirit that is flying around, a lithe water wyrdling, a plains hawk that is flying around, a giant mound of snow and a large wooden barrel.
Also here: Velvette, Ana, Alarys, Great Lord Gracxe, Ernesta, Quixilver, Archales, Semiera, Lady Aleayah, Culghuun, Leifa, Cruxophim, Erolur, Hoy, Beg, Lady Wintersylph, Lady Niamhe, Daheus, Lord Juxtaposition, Wolfloner, Unrelenting, Direwolve, Lady Linnwei, Renowned Lord Methais, Ileenia, Malisai, Galzom, Great Lady Sareyna, Dionket, Lord Gabe, Roelon, Kardos, Great Lord Pydan, Lord Zzentar, Rlen, Riend, Morden, Voosir, Dergoatean, Greycrown, Ortar, High Lady Bellaja, Warspawn, Sir Cryheart, Scrivener of the Stars Alynith, Lord Perivan, Mohrgan, Jeril, Sepher, Lady Psyryn, Kaldemor, Nouvard, Legionnaire Pereus, Snowrok, Palcron, Magtheridon, Soullslayur who is kneeling, Mistress Berkana, Sir Bristenn, Lady Mindirra, Lord Chamorr, Maags, Katness, Cimmorina, Sefina, Vikira, Liabo Chair Aoife, Sargien, Monax, Earthdiver, Sente, Drambik, Radaena, Gob, Thurandur, Wildrose, High Lord Svardin, Xanith, Great Lord Dayko, Adagya, Lady Robynn, Lord Dustybeard, Arnylon, Chalica, Mistress Daeliera, Tysong, Rogane, Mihorkan, Velfi, Aenalar, Sir Metadi, Greganth, Lady Grolschin, Caerilion, Lord Sonnillon, Guarrin, Karibeth, Lady Arwen, Kerl, Avaia, Lady Lyllenyn, Puptilian, Raincail, Dreuntar, Leloo, Spert, Master Eliaku, Great Lord Amerek, Belmesar, Esperath, Lord Balantine, Mylenna, Lord Roblar, Grand Lady Aurla, Mister Polveiss, Neovik, Sabran, Azimar, Abbyrose, Kyshaa, Lancecile, Lord Endoro, Uldoran, Daiyon, Talonir, Sarvia, Ravashaak, Grand Lord Sagoth, High Lady Evia, Kyal, Hutan, Sadrae, Talonhawke, Lord Tolan, Kastrel, Zachion, Kaedra, Zelas, High Lord Myharl, Mikeke, Lady Maylan, Event Coordinator Astru, Jankus, Durakar
Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

Sonnillon darkly says, "String him up now while we have a chance at it."

Cryheart says, "Was his armor."

Jankus rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Svardin says, "It wasn't Jankus."

Cruxophim loudly says, "NO! Stand down."

Daeliera recites quietly:

"The gnome did nothing."

Speaking to Jankus, you say, "Time for you to leave."

Malisai says, "Kill him."

Speaking to Jankus, Puptilian says, "You know whats coming. You going to run or help us? You know you can't run."

Leloo says, "It couldn't have been Jankus, he was as confused as we were."

Lyllenyn says, "You who still trust this gnome are foolish."

Velvette says, "Run gnome."

Cryheart says, "A promise was made..he is pardoned."

Puptilian says, "Jankus is not at fault."

Speaking to Jankus, Metadi says, "Better get out o' here before they get their pitchforks." (This is Wehnimer's!)

Puptilian says, "Leave him alone."

Cryheart says, "We shall honor that."

Speaking to Jankus, Bellaja says, "You're the next scapegoat."

Jankus says, "I run from no one."

Jankus says, "If someone wishes to take a swing, they may."

You say, "Everyone excercise some calm."

You say, "Immediately."

A cold, dark voice whispers in your mind, "I am coming. You will embrace me, as you cross into shadows, kissing oblivion."

Ravashaak sarcastically says, "Embrace this."

(Ravashaak gestures.)

Sarvia grins at Ravashaak.

Puptilian says, "Come on out demon."

Suddenly, lines of fiery crimson light manifest nearby, spelling out "Fire breathes life through all that it destroys." The lettering hangs briefly in midair before fading away.

Bellaja says, "That is the reality of what you have all done tonight."

Bristenn uncomfortably adds, "Excellent work, .. Landing."

Speaking to Bellaja, Puptilian says, "Your way would have meant the same."

Jankus says, "Suppose I got a bit more than I bargained for... I hope he's still able to pardon Drangell."

Speaking to Jankus, Sabran says, "Walkar will keep his word, if he's able."

Speaking to Jankus, Dergoatean says, "Dozens can bear witness that Drangell was pardoned."

Raincail quietly says, "Barnoms power is removed, and the enemy is revealed."

Speaking to Wintersylph, Jankus exclaims, "No, I will not marry you!" (He says this a few times)

Speaking softly to Wintersylph, Kastrel says, "Not this again."

Kaedra worriedly says, "I do hope Walkar is okay."

Kaedra frets.

Speaking to Puptilian, Bellaja says, "Well, well. We'll just have to disagree."

Speaking to Bellaja, Puptilian says, "The lich had no power over the demon."

Speaking deeply to Jankus, Dustybeard says, "Thanks for what youve done to remove the vile existance known as barnom."

Speaking to Cruxophim, you say, "You remain marked.."

Cruxophim nods slowly to you.

Speaking wearily to you, Cruxophim asks, "Did you think it'd be that easy?"

Snowflakes flutter to the ground, glistening silvery-white against the moonlight above.

Cryheart says, "Tis all over folks."

Cryheart gazes up into the heavens. (I nearly ended the log here)

Jankus recites:

"I apologize for killing some of you
Not all, but some..."

Jankus grins.

Speaking curiously to Cruxophim, Riend asks, "How do you feel?"

Speaking to Jankus, Kerl says, "May your axes fly true... and at someone else."

From nearby, you hear Svardin yell, "Rufus says if ya surrender now, demon of da shadows, he won't thrash ya wit his sack full of vathors."

You chuckle at Kerl.

Kerl turns towards Jankus and renders a sharp hand salute.

Aurla softly asks, "Why are people making threats?"

Speaking to Aurla, Metadi asks, "Because it's the Landing?" (And that my friends, are our readers!)

(Jankus departs soon after. Groups fade out for rest, food, and debriefing. In some quiet gardens of the city though, others prepare and speak of what they know of the returned threat. Chaos...)

Ding Dong, the Lich King's Dead! on 03/03/2013 02:06 PM CST

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Last evening, a host of mighty adventurers descended on Lich's Landing in a final assault against the Lich King Barnom Slim! A group of heroes stayed in town to help defend against the undead rising up in the streets, while two groups delved into the underground undead city, one battling the lich, while the other sought out the phylactery to destroy, which would finally allow Barnom to be killed for good.

After hours of battle, solving puzzle glyphs on doors, and defending Wehnimer's Landing, the phylactery was finally located with the help of Jankus and the heroes destroyed it! Not long after, the Lich King himself was killed, dealt the final death blow by Bristenn! After his demise, Barnom's ghost warned them of the coming shadows and how they had lost any chance of survival, before his very corpse was torn into a hundred pieces by inky black tendrils before being consumed by darkness.

Following the victory, and the collapse of the cavern over Lich's Landing, Mayor Walkar congratulated all of the adventurers present and issued a public pardon to both Drangell and Jankus for their role in providing the means to end Barnom. However, half way into his speech, Walkar grew very weak, almost collapsed and the flesh and muscles along his right arm peeled away in agony, leaving only a skeletal arm behind. Guards arrived and escorted Walkar off for the night, to tend to whatever was effecting him.

While Lich's Landing has now been destroyed, and the Lich King himself dead, the Rooks' tunnels remain and there was no indication they were leaving anytime soon.



Thanks everyone for coming out last night! It was a lot of fun! And sorry about the crash, but hey, we still pulled it off! In the coming days I will be posting a breakdown of the levels of all critters, how many spawned, and a shout out to all the support and GM's involved. And also some details about the next storyline....

-GM Kenstrom-