Draw sword, and attempt to imbue it's blade with the power of earth (making it stronger and less likely to break) then head into the temple, sword in hand.
1: You plunge your sword into the earth. The guardian looks quizzically at you. Summoning your reserves of magic, you try to absorb the nearby earth into the blade... You hear a faint hum, and your blade starts to quiver. Luck 6: In a panic, you realize the magic from the temple is lashing out! You wrench the blade from the earth before it shatters!
Eavesdrop on the group. Or just regular follow. Do not catch up.
In addendum to my previous action, find the high ground, so as to be prepared to jump attack.
1: Looking around, you don't see any hills. You do see a lot of trees, however. you begin to climb one, and almost reach the top before a branch breaks. Luck 1: You fail to catch anything, and plummet to the ground! Luck 1: On the way down, you are attacked by spikey, pointey branches and various other painful objects! You land on the ground with a sickening
*ThuD*.
Head: Bruised
Right Arm: Broken
Left Arm: Broken
Ribs: 21 Broken
Spine: Fractured
Heavy BleedingYou feel very bad.
I draw my rapier, preparing to fight the shadow if it is hostile. "You there! Identify yourself, and state your intentions."
4: You draw your rapier and yell out to the shadow. It turns and rushes at you with lightning speed!
I'll strategically summon a glob of oil/pitch/something flammable above the shadow.
4: You summon a glob of grease, which falls onto the shadow, dousing it! Balance: 3 The shadow slips and slides, barely managing to remain upright.
+4 to Summoning
New Spell: GreaseKiiiiiiillllllllllllll.....
1: You try to rip at the man with the rapier, but slip on the grease! Luck 4: You barely remain standing.
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Di' Ako
Inventory:
Muddy Worn Iron Greatsword
Burnt Worn Leather Tunic
Worn Leather Pants
Worn Leather Boots
Beginner's Guide to the Elements
Survival Kit
Map of the Ancient Temples
60 Copper Coins
Skills:
18/20 Competent Elementalist
2/20 Competent Medic
0/20 Competent Greatsword User
0/10 Persuader
0/10 Negotiator
2/4 Novice Appraiser
0/4 Novice Ambusher
0/4 Novice Acrobat
Spells:
Terra Strike
Spire
Earthquake
Strength: 22
Vitality: 22
Agility: 24
Inteligence: 23
Willpower: 19
Charisma: 20
Appearance: 24
Nirur Torir
Wanted for Vandalism and Evading Arrest.
Inventory:
Exceptional Steel Rapier of Swiftness(+1 to Hit)
Wooden Club of Swiftness(+1 to Hit)
Cloth Tunic
Cloth Pants
Leather Shoes
Brass Ring of Cure Light Wounds
Unstable Combustive Rock
Skills:
18/30 Skilled Healer
1/30 Skilled Runecrafter
0/10 Organizer
0/10 Record Keeper
0/10 Lying
0/10 Club User
4/10 Scholar
1/4 Novice Blacksmith
1/4 Novice Acrobat
0/4 Novice Alchemist
0/4 Novice Necromancer
Spells:
Rune of Agility
Rune of Energy
Rune of Finesse
Rune of Flames
Rune of Combustion
Latent Rune of Cure Light Wounds
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Cure Minor Wounds
Cure Light Wounds
Cure Moderate Wounds
Regeneration
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Animate Remains
Abilities:
Rune Link
Strength: 22
Vitality: 24
Agility: 18
Intelligence: 24
Willpower: 24
Charisma: 21
Appearance: 17
Z. Chris
Inventory:
Steel Axe
Leather Tunic
Leather Pants
Leather Boots
Leather Backpack
Rajas Ring
3 Rations
Waterskin(2/3 Full)
Fairy
Skills:
10/20 Competent Stuff Breaker!
0/20 Competent Axe User
0/10 Wrestler
0/10 Armor User
7/10 Brawler
0/10 Persuader
0/4 Novice Plant Gatherer
0/4 Novice Ambusher
0/4 Novice Medic
0/4 Novice Chef
0/4 Novice Intimidator
Magic:
None
Strength: 30
Vitality: 24
Agility: 20
Inteligence: 21
Willpower: 19
Charisma: 19
Appearance: 21
Rajas Ring: +1 to Hit and Damage
Head: Bruised
Right Arm: Broken
Left Arm: Broken
Ribs: 21 Broken
Spine: Fractured
Heavy Bleeding
Lawrence Godred
Wanted for Minor Misconduct and Evading Arrest.
Inventory:
Rusty Iron Knife
Cloth Tunic
Cloth Pants
Well-Crafted Black Cloak
Leather Shoes
Legendary Castle Plans
20 Silver Coins
40 Copper Coins
Skills
5/20 Competent Architect
15/20 Competent Summoner
2/20 Competent Mechanic
2/20 Competent Medic
0/10 Carpenter
0/10 Scholar
2/4 Novice Comedian
2/4 Novice Persuader
0/4 Novice Siege Engineer
0/4 Novice Trader
Magic:
Grease
Conjure Minor Item
Conjure Major Item
Abilities:
Stability
Strength: 23
Vitality: 23
Agility: 22
Inteligence: 26
Willpower: 23
Charisma: 17
Appearance: 18
Right Arm: Blue