Chisaiko casts Finger and walks around the room, tapping her spectral digit on the walls and floor as she passes. Though not finding any secret trapdoors or doorways, she does notice that the huge granite seal embedded into the near wall is engraved with a shallow series of spiralling markings that radiate out from the center. Perhaps they indicate a magical lock or trap, but no magical field catches her intention. If there was ever a spell on this rock, it is gone now.
1. Fifteen (4 agility)
2. Dog(3 agility)
3. Dustan (3 agility)
4. Dog (3 agility)
5. Dog (3 agility)
6. The Skald (2 agility)
7. Aegis (1 agility)
Damage(1d4) = 2Fifteen Cracks the dog on top of him, causing the creature's ghostly equivalent of a femur to snap in two. The dog stumbles, allowing Fifteen to push it away and rise to his feet.
Dog(Attack): 1The first dog has recovered from the confusion inflicted by Aegis' boot and leaps back into the fray. Its second wind does not last long; as it approaches it trips over one of its comrades and tumbles face-first into Fifteen's sword. The construct disappears in a puff of smoke, leaving no indicator that it ever existed.
Dustan(Grapple): 8 + 3Dustan tackles the first dog, swiftly gaining the upper hand through his superior strength. He pins its head to the ground, keeping its fangs far from anything fleshy.
Dog(Attack): 2 + 1Still bleeding light from its wounded flank, the second dog leaps at Fifteen. He performs a quick sidestep, deftly dodging the attack.
Dog(Struggle): 4 + 1Dustan keeps a tight hold on his ghost-dog despite its fierce struggling. Translucent fangs snap harmlessly at empty air.
The Skald(Will): 3 + 2 The Skald(Attack): 10Damage(1d4 + 2[Critical]) = 4 + 2The Skald shouts out a Cant as he sprints towards the last standing dog. A puddle of Fifteen's blood boils, evaporating into a crimson mist that envelops the head of his target. The point of his spear rams into where its heart might be, piercing clean through the dog's chest. He pulls his weapon from the body, which quickly dissolves into nothingness.
Aegis(Attack): 9 + 3 + 1(Grappled)
Damage(1d2) = 2Aegis trots over to Dustan, who still holds the last dog tightly. She places her boot on its throat and, taking the head in both hands, snaps its neck.
The last dog vanishes as the magic that sustained its false life unravels. Fifteen's wound has mostly stopped bleeding, and the mark on his forehead that drew the dogs has faded. For a moment, they are alone again.
Footfalls sound behind the party, leather shoes tapping quietly on the old stone. Mirthful steps forward, with half a dozen scrolls and manuscripts tucked under one arm and the other still sparking with electricity.
"Fine work, fine work. A good decision hiring you good folk, I think. What's this, then?"
The old warlock steps up to the giant stone slab that blocks the middle tunnel. "Ah, yes yes. This is what we're looking for."
He holds up his sparking hand, examining the marks on the stone.
"This used to be a gate, if I know my locking magics. Shoddily done; the spell's degraded with age. No way to unlock it, now. Shame, shame. Well then."
Mirthful sets his scrolls down on one of the nearby shelves. "We shall use a rather more barbaric method to gain entry. I see some of you have found weapons. Good, good. You should all arm yourselves. I don't believe you'll need them down there, but one can't be too careful. No, can't be too careful."
He flexes his fingers, eliciting loud popping noises. "It has been quite some time since I've done something like this. Equip yourselves while I prepare, and then stand back please. Wouldn't want to hurt any of you, no, wouldn't want to hurt anyone."
"Name":
"The Skald"
Description:
A tall, blonde-haired man, clad in a motley colored cloak.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence(Resilience + 1/2 of agility): 6
Strength: 1
Agility: 2
Will: 2
Resilience: 5
Inventory
Shortspear: 1d4 damage
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
1x Heavily Cant Tome: Finger
1x Heavily Damage Cant Tome: Cloak
Cants:
Steam
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Dustan. no, that is not his true name.
Description: A young man, barely of age with light brown hair and a loose fitting wool tunic. he seems adventurous, but more than a little headstrong.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence: 4
Strength: 3
Agility: 3
Will: 1
Resilience: 3
Inventory
Cants:
Mend
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Fifteen
Description: Average build and height with charcoal-coloured hair and eyes. Wears a leather vest over a linen tunic, along with a cloth cloak to shield himself from the elements.
Stats:
HP: 18/20
Defence: 5
Strength: 1
Agility: 4
Will: 2
Resilience: 3
Inventory:
1x Arming Sword: 1d4 damage
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
Cants:
Crack
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Aegis
Description: A sturdy looking female with short black hair and brown eyes. Wears light leather armour.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence: 6
Strength: 3
Agility: 1
Will: 0
Resilience: 6
Inventory:
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
Leather armour: -1 damage taken from attacks. Negated by piercing strikes.
Cants:
Pull
Finger
Cloak
"Name": Chīsaiko
Description: Small girl with short green hair and sapphire eyes. Wears woven clothes she made herself from nature.
Stats:
HP: 20/20
Defence: 5
Strength: 0
Agility: 5
Will: 2
Resilience: 3
Inventory:
1x Bundle of Moss: Provides dim radial light
Cants:
Mend
Finger
Cloak
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