Turn 21
Morning [2]
An unbelievably bright stream stream of light stroke the Bleak Fortress, illuminating the entire valley for split second. Despite it being daylight already, several stars were still shining with an unusual strength. If one connected each of these with lines, they would form a great, sturdy tower.
Quinn Learner
What- he tried to kill me, what else could I do?!?[Quinn: 4 +2] | [Maiden: 2 +2] [Axeman: 6 +2] [Sorcerer: 5 +2] [Knight: 3 +2] [Peasant: 4 +2]
Quann tried to persuade the attackers that he was acting in self defense. The Knight and the Maiden believed him, the Sorcerer remained sceptical and the Axeman went berserk!
[Axeman: 2] | [Sorcerer: 6 +2]
The warrior with the war axe charged at the nearby person - the magician, but the man managed to summon a familiar which blocked the attack and stopped him. However, he charged too much energy for the spell and the creature he brought forth was a Horker! It is impossible to control a demon of this power without a ritual or a blood pact!
[Horker: 4] | [Axeman: 6 +2] [Quinn: 5 +2] [Sorcerer: 4 +2] [Maiden: 2 +2] [Knight: 6 +2] [Peasant: 2 +2]
The demon in its rage unleashed a powerful nova of fire! Despite being right in the center of it and getting half of his body burnt, the Axeman still lived due to the berserk stance! The Sorcerer used a water shield to protect himself, while Quinn was completely fireproof due to his allegiance with Tar. The Knight used a charm that only made it uncomfortably hot for him, but was still knocked on the ground. The Peasant and the Maiden managed to hide behind the counter just in time, as their lowly armaments and protection wouldn't stand a chance against the Horker's might!
Quan
[3 +2] Quan inspected the armor - it seemed that it was a set of enchanted chain mail strengthened with leather, offering great mobility and decent protection. He could feel that the enchantment placed on it was beneficial, granting him protection from anything that he may encounter in the Valley! Then he unwrapped the bundle. There were twin daggers inside it, one enchanted with fire and the other with frost.
[5] Then he proceeded to feast and rest, tasting the exquisite dishes the fortress had to offer - birds with meat so soft and tender it dissolved in his mouth, as well as many fruits common and exotic. The bed was covered with red silk and had numerous eastern engravings on the shiny wooden surface. It had the most comfortable mattress he had ever lied on, and he felt that it was enchanted to provide an excellent night's rest.
Morion
[5 +2] Morion left the cottage with Darkfang following right behind him. The mystic felt a curious tingling in his nose, as if he could smell the enrgies left by different unknown phenomena. But the scent was everywhere, so he looked at the morning sky and saw that the still visible, extraordinarily bright stars formed a shape of a Tower. He marveled for a moment, then thought about a way to copy this incredible phenomena, and the stars granted Morion his wish! A stream of energy flowed into him from the sky and he realized that he could grant himself or his companions the powers of The Tower for short periods of time hereafter!
Rainer Edmunton
”Thank you, lord Nix.” whispered Rainer, then proceeded to loot the remaining left by the monsters.
[3 +2] The knight checked the trail left behind by the swarm of the dark wraiths. He found several crystals with the dark energy still flowing within them, as well as an unusual sword forged out of a purple, matt alloy. It had a hilt of bone with a tooth placed in its gem socket. He felt that the blade drained life energy of everythin around him and channeled it into his body, so he quickly sheathed it in a scrap of wool that belonged to one of the swarm's victims.
Havoc
[3 +2] Havoc kept moving until he reached a moldy trapdoor. It moved with some effort, but he finally found himself in a lavishly decorated chamber, in the middle of which was a pedestal with an eagle shaped pendant. In an instant, he heard it speaking to him:
"Feast thine eyes upon this room, for you will never see it again. Take me and I shall grant you the flight of an eagle until the fog settles upon the land. You will be able to fly again then, when the birds awake." it said. Without any further thought, Havoc picked it up and put on his neck, then the doors to the valley opened, unleashing countless sparks which pushed him out.
Alzar
[2 +2] Alzar continued westwards, nostalgic for the sight of his scaly kinsmen. He heard his stomach rumbling loudly and decided to hunt some game. Just when he was about to hide in the bushes, he heard someone calling him. A tall and enormously wide knight in a full plate armor, and his shield bore a visage of a snapping turtle:
"Oi traveller! Judging by the looks, you must be coming from a land far far away! Care to tell me what brings you here while having a nourishing meal?" said the knight, unwrapping a bundle with bread, fresh fruits and dried jerky.
"No need to fear me! I Louise of Teuntaliyu seek no enemies within this already accursed land!"
Enemies:
Horker: [256/256]
Players:
Quan: Received - Chain of the Stars, Twin Daggers of the Opposite, Status - Well Fed, Well Rested;
Morion: New Ability - Tower's Defense;
Rainer Edmunton: Received - Dark Crystal [x4], Blood Leech;
Havoc: Received: Pendant of the Silver Eagle;
GM Notes
The Tower event has begun! 5 turns of the event left [1/6]
Chain of the Stars - A set of enchanted chain mail strengthened with leather, offering great mobility and decent protection.
[16 Physical Protection, Medium Magic Resistance, Medium Elemental Resistance, Weak Arcane Resistance, Weak Dark Resistance]
Twin Daggers of the Opposite - A set of twin daggers akin to those used by the southern assassins, gently pulsating with energy.
[32 Physical Damage (Each), 16 Fire Damage (Left Dagger), 16 Frost Damage (Right Dagger)]
Tower's Defense - Doubles Physical Protection and Resistances, and grants a +2 looting bonus for 2 turns, 4 turns cooldown.
Dark Crystal - A clear crystal with the violent, dark purple energy storming inside. Used in dark rituals or to imbue items with dark magic.
Blood Leech - An unusual sword forged out of a purple, matt alloy. It has a hilt of bone with a tooth placed in its gem socket.
[16 Physical Damage, 48 Dark Damage, Life Stealing (double the amount of damage per hit, 8 per turn)]
Pendant of the Silver Eagle - An eagle shaped pendant.
[Grants flight for a day (Turns from Morning to Evening), Can't be used during the night, Recharges during the night]
Poll
1 (14.3%)
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