Cyre Red (IC)

[Amnestic]

While Aanash returns to the field, both the wisps continue their electrical assault against the party, though they find the defences of Surge and Adam too significant to pierce while assailed by Adam's spirits.

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Left wisp made their save vs. spirit guardians, right one failed.

They then both missed their attacks.

Adam is up for real this time.
Initiative order:
Surge: (1d20+3)[21]
Svek: (1d20)[16]

Ha: (1d20)[16]

Aanash: (1d20)[14]

Wi: (1d20)[13]

Adam: (1d20)[11]

Sk: (1d20)[4]

Iron Witch: (1d20)[2]
Honor: (1d20)[1]

[Archmage1]

Seeing the return of Anash, and the missing of the wisps, Adam steps forwards, attempting to bring both wisps and both skulls into the area of his divine guardians, before he attempts to ring the nearby wisp's bell once more.

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Moving forwards, without triggering an AoO from the nearby wisp. I think(But am not sure) he can get all four enemies in the area. Then, casting toll the dead on the nearby wisp.(DC 16 con save or (2d12)[22] necrotic damage

[Amnestic]

Adam steps forward as his spirits continue their assault, and though the skulls resist in one way or another, their attempts to strike back are ultimately fruitless. The wisp is assailed by dark magic, but its makeup is of the shadows, so despite its gleaming radiance it is affected only partially.

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Wisp fails their save vs. TtD but takes half damage due to resistance.
Left makes their save vs Spirit Guardians but fails vs paralysis, so stays locked down.
Right fails their save vs Spirit Guardians and then just flubs their attack rolls.

Everyone except Adam is up.

Initiative order:
Surge: (1d20+3)[21]
Svek: (1d20)[16]

Ha: (1d20)[16]

Aanash: (1d20)[14]

Wi: (1d20)[13]

Adam: (1d20)[11]

Sk: (1d20)[4]

Iron Witch: (1d20)[2]
Honor: (1d20)[1]

[RandomWombat]

Aanash Tiefling Barbarian/Wizard/Warlock AC: 19 HP: 54/57 PP: 12 PIv: 11 PIs: 12 Conditions: Arcane Ward (0/5), Temp HP (9), Form of Dread (Attacks Frighten, Immune to Frightened) Jetting back up the stairs, Aanash leaps at the first wisp to enter his field of view like a wild animal, red lightning following in trails down his limbs. His face is contorted into a macabre grimace as he brings down his hammer with thunderous force. Spoiler: Actions Show Bonus action to activate Form of Dread. (1d10+1)[3] to see if his thp increase, though unlikely. Booming Hammer on the left/west Wisp. (1d20+8)[27] to hit (1d10+5)[10] damage, plus (1d8)[5] thunder and (2d8)[13] if it tries to move away (1d20)[18] Wis save vs DC 13 on the off chance that the Wisp is not immune to frightened

[purepolarpanzer]

First Sergeant Honor Warforged Paladin of Conquest AC: 19 HP: 42/54 THP: 6/6 PP: 11 PIv: 9 PIs: 14 Conditions: Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d10 HD Spell Slots- 3/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Lay on Hands- 0/25 Honor didn't tire. He didn't relent. He would not stop until these foul things were dust beneath his iron feet. He continued swinging his hammer with inexorable rhythm.

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2 attacks. If one skull goes down he'll use the second attack against the remaining skull. (1d20+7)[23] to hit, for (2d6+4)[1][2](3) (rerolled to 2 and 4 damage for 6 on the die +4 is 10)and (2d6)[3][3](6) fire damage. (1d20+7)[26] to hit, for (2d6+4)[5][3](8) and (2d6)[4][6](10) fire damage. Will reroll 1's and 2's on the discord.

[Bobthewizard]

Svek, Kobold Sorcerer | AC: 16 HP: 31 +11 /52 | PP: 15 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Spell Points: 19/27 Sorcery Points: 3/5 Wand: 4/7 Wings 117/120 Draconic Cry: 2/3 Command: 0/1 Misty Step: 0/1 Conditions: Svek stays behind Surge and spits a glob of acid at the paralyzed skull, trying to take advantage of having an easy target.

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Movement: none
Bonus Action: none
Action: acid splash (2d6)[3], auto fails dex save.
Reaction: shield if needed
Object Interaction: none
Concentration: none

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Duvi (Duvamil Sparklegem) gnome, Majordomo for Prince Oargev.
Haydith ir'Wynarn, Princess of Karnnath
Kellar d'Kundarak
Mialee, a Valenar elf who is training Oargev's troops
job in Kalazart (have map)
rescue salvage crew
Bring back documents
Kundarak loot can be sold to Kundarak
In New Cyre - Cyran Metalworks for armor and weapons
Dalsin's Wondrous Emporium - some magic items
Finas Tiyas, halfling ghost, now in Honor, needs to return sword to Eston.
Delver, warforged in camp
Stutterer, allowed to live

[Awful]

The Iron Witch Winged Tiefling AC: 18 HP: 13/38 THP:0 PP: 14 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d8 HD Spell Slots- 4/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Misty Step 0/1 Bless 1/1 /LR Cannon: 0/1 Fireball wand 5/7 Witchling AC13 HP: 18/18 THP: 9 16PP

Centre yourself, woman, she mentally hissed at herself. Spell or not, the Deadlands were no place to fall prey to panic.

Load. Aim. Fire.

Once again, the Witch fired a blue beam of concentrated chill - and this time, the Witchling returned, still trembling so hard its mechanical joints rattled, to fire its own little shot at the foe.

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Action: Ray of frost, 24 to hit, 18 frost damage
BA: witchling moves back, takes a shot: 17 to hit, 5 force damage.

[Spore]

Surge the Sellsword Shifter Ranger AC: 17 HP: 19/44+7 PP: 16 PIv: 15 PIs: 13 Conditions: Devil Panther's Sight (120 ft), Vigilant Blessing (adv. on intiative checks) Concentration: - For a scary zombie attack we really have this under control. Surge adds with a bit of swagger. He hated being in melee range, but he was managing better than expected due to his speed. Spoiler Show (2d20)[3][17](20)+8 with sword. (1d8)[7](7)+5 each. e: 1+5 damage with second attack. Sorry for the mistake with the spell.

[Amnestic]

Though the wisp evades the first hit from Surge, the second one cleaves through it and ends the magic manifesting it. Aanash's dread attack likewise brings his foe to an abrupt end, slamming the tiny ball of light into the ground before it dissipates into nothing.

Iron Witch and Witchling's blasts weaken the closest skull, allowing Honor to smash it to dust, and when Svek targets the paralyzed one it likewise gives Honor the opening he needs to bring the foes to a close. In a shower of quick successive attacks, four foes become zero, and you're left with the sweet taste of victory - though tinged by not a little bit of bonedust now entering the air.

Searching the remains of the room reveals mostly lots of records of what messages were received/transferred - all dated before the Mourning, of course - but there are a few things of notable value for you to recover.

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Sivis Speaking Stone - useless without the relevant dragonmark, but Sivis does pay a bounty on these being recovered.
Scroll of Beast Sense
Scroll of Fear
80gp in assorted coinage

[RandomWombat]

Aanash Tiefling Barbarian/Wizard/Warlock AC: 19 HP: 54/57 PP: 12 PIv: 11 PIs: 12 Conditions: Arcane Ward (0/5), Temp HP (9), Form of Dread (Attacks Frighten, Immune to Frightened) Still spinning his weapon and crackling with red sparks, Aanash looks around at the dusty room. "No more? Bah! I barely got to sharpen my teeth after that annoying spell!" he laments, finally slipping the haft of his hammer into his belt. "However! This location would make an excellent forward base!" he declares, with a sagely nod. "Our watch would have a broad view, and we would have four solid walls around us." Not that he needs to stop for a rest anytime soon. Leaving the looting to the others, Aanash walks back down below and examines the lower level for anything of interest.

[Awful]

The Iron Witch Winged Tiefling AC: 18 HP: 13/38 THP:0 PP: 14 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d8 HD Spell Slots- 4/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Misty Step 0/1 Bless 1/1 /LR Cannon: 0/1 Fireball wand 5/7 Witchling AC13 HP: 18/18 THP: 9 16PP

With a sigh, the Witch eased her battered body down against the wall when a tiny figure launched itself at her. She caught the Witchling out the air, and favoured it with a small smile as it hugged her arm desperately. She eyed it over carefully, looking for any signs of damage.

"Easy, now," she murmured. "I'm alright. You didn't get hurt, did you? No? Good."

She let her head fall back against the wall. Her hat cast her face in shadow, hiding her expression beneath it's brim, but she sighed again.

"I hate spells like that," she said to no one in particular.

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[Archmage1]

In the aftermath of the fight, Adam breathes deeply, and exhales, before slowly moving around the room, letting his rotating holy symbols explore every corner of the room to make sure none of the undead survived. After assessing that there were no further threats, he looks to the broken remains of the gnomes, and shakes his head, sadly. "No one deserves to become undead like those. Everything that they weren't in life. Does anyone have an issue with hosting a short burial ceremony, to see if we can lay these souls to rest?"

[purepolarpanzer]

First Sergeant Honor Warforged Paladin of Conquest AC: 19 HP: 42/54 PP: 11 PIv: 9 PIs: 14 Conditions: Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d10 HD Spell Slots- 3/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Lay on Hands- 0/25 Honor watches the last of the undead for nearly a minute, making sure there is truly no animation left in their form. Satisfied that they are truly done fighting, the warforged looks over his allies, seeing who is wounded, who looks like they need a rest, and who looks like they can press on. "There are wounded among us. Bandages should be dispersed. During this time, a short ceremony could stop these creatures from returning. Aanash is right. If we are to operate in the Mournland, places like this could be important sites of refuge. Eventually bastions like these can be expanded." And then? His soul guest posited. Cyre reforged. Stronger than it was before.

[RandomWombat]

Aanash Tiefling Barbarian/Wizard/Warlock AC: 19 HP: 54/57 PP: 12 PIv: 11 PIs: 12 Conditions: Arcane Ward (0/5), Temp HP (9) "Feel free!" Aanash answers Adam's request, taking a seat in one of the tower's chairs. Gradually, the manic aura leaves him as he takes out his block of wood to chew between his jaws. Clacking his iron teeth against it, he snaps his fingers at the equally iron witch. "And I will give hearty agreement there."

[Bobthewizard]

Svek, Kobold Sorcerer | AC: 16 HP: 31 +11 /52 | PP: 15 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Spell Points: 19/27 Sorcery Points: 3/5 Wand: 4/7 Wings 117/120 Draconic Cry: 2/3 Command: 0/1 Misty Step: 0/1 Conditions: Svek offers to help Adam with the burial, but with his 2' height, he's not really much help carrying the gnomes. He also isn't so sure about the forward base idea. Buildings have a tendency to move on their own in the Mournland. Or maybe these gnomes refresh every morning. It's a strange place. "I just want to get the job done and get out of here. If you all want to come back and live in this tower, be my guest. I hope Honor's ceremony works here."

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Movement: none
Bonus Action: none
Action: none
Reaction: shield if needed
Object Interaction: none
Concentration: none

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Duvi (Duvamil Sparklegem) gnome, Majordomo for Prince Oargev.
Haydith ir'Wynarn, Princess of Karnnath
Kellar d'Kundarak
Mialee, a Valenar elf who is training Oargev's troops
job in Kalazart (have map)
rescue salvage crew
Bring back documents
Kundarak loot can be sold to Kundarak
In New Cyre - Cyran Metalworks for armor and weapons
Dalsin's Wondrous Emporium - some magic items
Finas Tiyas, halfling ghost, now in Honor, needs to return sword to Eston.
Delver, warforged in camp
Stutterer, allowed to live

[Archmage1]

With approval to perform the burial ceremony, Adam gets to work preparing. He checks through the tower's records, hoping to find some information about the gnomes, before he heads downstairs, to build a pyre from the remains of the plant guardians. Once the pyre is built, he carefully moves the desiccated remains of the gnomes downstairs, and carefully lays them there.

[Amnestic]

The ritual is short and quiet, but nevertheless there's a distinct sensation that something 'right' was done by putting them to rest in such a manner. With the spirits dispersed and the bodies cared for, you each feel a slight divine touch

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Roll a d6 on the following table. You gain the effects of that spell until the end of your next long rest or until dispelled

1	Bless
2	Divine Favour
3	Protection from Good and Evil
4	Armor of Agathys (Radiant)
5	Heroism (uses Con instead of Cha)
6	Shield of Faith

I'm also presuming you're going to short rest.

A review of the messages finds little in the way that would have changed the direction of the war - most of the notes are for the nearby town, with the occasional message of troop movement, but such things are dated months or years before the Mourning, and there's nothing to indicate there's anything new.

After taking a short break, you continue on the road towards Kalazart. A mile or two out from the watch tower, you spot four black metal posts standing in what looks to be the corners of a square, and from the rubble between them you can guess they were likely once a building of some sort, though it's a good distance away from any towns or villages. Whatever it used to be, it's little more than wreckage now. Flopping around the ruins of the building are, if your eyes are not betraying you, six sharks. They do not appear to be in any sort of distress despite being half a country away from the nearest ocean, nor do they appear to be struggling to survive in the open air. Their movements couldn't exactly be called 'graceful', but they are nevertheless seemingly surviving fine, though if you had to judge the tone of their flopping and flapping, one might say they look a little bit angry.

[RandomWombat]

Aanash Tiefling Barbarian/Wizard/Warlock AC: 19 HP: 54/57 PP: 12 PIv: 11 PIs: 12 Conditions: Arcane Ward (0/5), Temp HP (9), Heroism (Con-based, until next LR) The Break During their short break, Aanash relaxes and chews his wooden block. As he watches the pyre outside beneath the tower, he feels a confidence brimming up from within. "Say. Svek, Witch, Surge," he speaks up, religion on his mind, after plucking the soggy block from between his teeth. "Do you 'have' gods that you pray to?" With Adam and Honor, it is fairly obvious from the symbols they dangle around. Sharknado Aftermath "Ooh, look at them go," Aanash excitedly calls out, squatting and setting a hand above his eyes as he watches the flopping sharks in the distance. "I have never seen them out of the water before. Are they not kind of cute?" Bringing his hand down, he rubs it against the other with a metallic clinking sound from some of the metal plates growing out of his skin. "Kind of want to fight them. But I would also rather not kill them. Imagine a New Cyre with tamed land sharks! Ahaha, what a thought."

[Archmage1]

"...And may you find rest, in knowing that you did your duty, and you did it well." As Adam finishes the short, but genuine ceremony, he meets the eye of each of his companions, taking them in, before he steps back, from the pyres, and watches as the bones finish burning, and the pyre itself burns down.

Afterwards, he calmly walks along, leading the way down the road towards Kalazart, but stops as he takes in the strange sight before him. He blinks, twice, before reaching up to pinch one of his cheeks. "Sharks. I think these are a threat best avoided. They don't seem to be too fast on land."

[Bobthewizard]

Svek, Kobold Sorcerer | AC: 16 (18 temp) HP: 31 +11 /52 | PP: 15 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Spell Points: 19/27 Sorcery Points: 3/5 Wand: 4/7 Wings 117/120 Draconic Cry: 2/3 Command: 0/1 Misty Step: 0/1 Conditions: The Break Svek responds to Aanash's question, with unexpected conviction. "I believe in the Prophecy, a reflection of the ongoing struggle between Khyber and Eberron. The Progenitors shaped reality at the beginning of time, and the Prophecy reflects their divergent desires for their creation. It is the ultimate source of magical energy. Magic has the power to reshape reality, and the Prophecy is the ultimate expression of this." "Other religions are a part of the Prophecy. Chronepsis is the scribe of the Progenitors. Aureon, Sovereign of Law and Lore, was the first prophet. Dragons used their knowledge of the Prophecy to defeat the Overlords in the Age of Demons. It will protect us again." The Sharks "Yes. We should avoid these sharks. Nothing good can come from this. Let's try to not draw their attention." He is still a kobold after all. No need to get into a fight we don't need to.

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(1d6)[6] - shield of faith
Movement: none
Bonus Action: none
Action: none
Reaction: shield if needed
Object Interaction: none
Concentration: none

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Duvi (Duvamil Sparklegem) gnome, Majordomo for Prince Oargev.
Haydith ir'Wynarn, Princess of Karnnath
Kellar d'Kundarak
Mialee, a Valenar elf who is training Oargev's troops
job in Kalazart (have map)
rescue salvage crew
Bring back documents
Kundarak loot can be sold to Kundarak
In New Cyre - Cyran Metalworks for armor and weapons
Dalsin's Wondrous Emporium - some magic items
Finas Tiyas, halfling ghost, now in Honor, needs to return sword to Eston.
Delver, warforged in camp
Stutterer, allowed to live

[purepolarpanzer]

First Sergeant Honor Warforged Paladin of Conquest AC: 19 HP: 54/54 Temp HP 5/5 PP: 11 PIv: 9 PIs: 14 Conditions: Armor of Agathys (Radiant) Concentrating on: 3 / 5 d10 HD Spell Slots- 3/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Lay on Hands- 0/25 Honor stands vigil while Adam conducts the ceremony to put the soldiers to rest. Hammer head down, resting on the ground, he inclined his head and prayed in his own way as the ground was sanctified and the dead given their due. Then, when it is complete, he readies himself to leave. The others were right- they didn't have time to make this place useful. Someday, however... someday... Later, With the Surprisingly Adaptable Sharks "We should go around. These things should be dead. The fact that they aren't means there is more than meets the eye going on here. We have our mission, and it does not involve purging the Mournland of sea life." Honor gestures vaguely in a direction that would lead them in a wide arc away from the shark infested ruin.

[Awful]

The Iron Witch Winged Tiefling AC: 18 HP: 13/38 THP:2 PP: 14 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Divine-granted Heroism : immune to fear, con temp hp Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d8 HD Spell Slots- 4/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Misty Step 0/1 Bless 1/1 /LR Cannon: 0/1 Fireball wand 5/7 Witchling AC13 HP: 18/18 THP: 9 16PP

The Break Discussion

The Witch eyed the other tiefling for a moment, her eyes just suggestions of a glint beneath the rim of her hat. Finally she let her head fall back.

"Not anymore," she simply said, and spoke no more on the matter.

She let her head fall back against the wall, only stirring for the burial ceremony.

When Sharks Fly

Bruised and battered, the Witch did not regard the flying sea creatures with the interest she might have otherwise.

"Aye. Let's give them a wide berth."

She wasn't quite sure how to read the emotions of a fish, but if she had to say, the flying sharks seemed... displeased with their situation. She could relate.

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Effect number 5: heroism

[Amnestic]

Since the party opts to give the sharks a wide berth, whatever treasures were held in the ruins of the building - or in the bellies of the beast - will remain unclaimed, at least by you, and you proceed onwards, though the day begins to lengthen gravely and exhaustion threatens to overtake you should you continue on. If you do choose to rest, there is also the matter of the goodberry wine in your stash, and whether or not to make use of it.

You're maybe two more days from Kalazart at this point, assuming no major detours, but the cityscape is still hidden below the horizon miles away.

[purepolarpanzer]

First Sergeant Honor Warforged Paladin of Conquest AC: 19 HP: 54/54 Temp HP 5/5 PP: 11 PIv: 9 PIs: 14 Conditions: Armor of Agathys (Radiant) Concentrating on: 3 / 5 d10 HD Spell Slots- 3/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Lay on Hands- 0/25 Honor assessed his squad mates. Evaluated their wounds. "We have wounded." Watched them move. Watched them breath. "It is time to rest. If only for just a moment. But then we could push forward. Into the night. Get to the city faster. What say you all?" He tried to be empathetic of sore muscles and bleeding wounds. He'd seen all sorts of failings of the flesh in his years of service. He didn't want any mistakes or unnecessary losses. But he wanted the city.

[Archmage1]

Adam frowns at Honor's suggestion, then takes a look around, soon spotting an outcropping that provided at least some cover. "I'm somewhat low on spells, and we do have a few injuries. Pushing on may make sense, but it is also fairly risky. We do have time constraints, and there is a rescue, but we won't rescue anyone if we die. We would have some cover at that outcropping." He points at the nearby outcropping. "Or we could push on, in hopes of finding something better. I don't think we need to take the risk, especially with a handy rest area nearby."

[RandomWombat]

Aanash Tiefling Barbarian/Wizard/Warlock AC: 19 HP: 54/57 PP: 12 PIv: 11 PIs: 12 Conditions: Arcane Ward (0/5), Temp HP (9), Heroism (Con-based, until next LR) The Break "My master - in the academic sense, not the slavery sense - taught me a kind of pseudo-religious meditation technique," musing on his own 'religion', Aanash scratches at his chin and neck. "Sounded a little like your Prophecy, Svek. Not so much a god as a belief system." A Question of Rest "You and I still seem quite capable," the tiefling looks Honor over, his metallic form free of any (fresh) dents. "So long as we take the front and the others safely back, I believe we could handle another fight. Maybe even two," raising an arm, he points it into the horizon. "I vote we march on and use what daylight we have left."

[Awful]

The Iron Witch Winged Tiefling AC: 18 HP: 13/38 THP:2 PP: 14 PIv: 15 PIs: 11 Conditions: Divine-granted Heroism : immune to fear, con temp hp Concentrating on: 5 / 5 d8 HD Spell Slots- 4/4 1st, 1/2 2nd Misty Step 0/1 Bless 1/1 /LR Cannon: 0/1 Fireball wand 5/7 Witchling AC13 HP: 18/18 THP: 9 16PP

"I'm not much up for another fight," she said. "I'd rather take the oppotunity to rest in a good place than to press on, and perhaps fare worse without a place to recover."

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Effect number 5: heroism

[Bobthewizard]

[QUOTE=Bobthewizard;25700279]

Svek, Kobold Sorcerer | AC: 16 (18 temp) HP: 31 +11 /52 | PP: 15 PIv: 10 PIs: 12 Spell Points: 19/27 Sorcery Points: 3/5 Wand: 4/7 Wings 117/120 Draconic Cry: 2/3 Command: 0/1 Misty Step: 0/1 Conditions: Svek thinks he could go on, but when he looks at the Iron Witch, it is clear that they need to rest. "I think we should stop here so some of us can heal. Let's look for a good place to camp. If something attacks us before then, then we'll take you up on that offer Aanash." When they find the rocky outcropping, Svek flies up to look over it to make sure there is nothing to immediately threaten us.

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shield of faith until next rest
Movement: none
Bonus Action: none
Action: none
Reaction: shield if needed
Object Interaction: none
Concentration: none

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Duvi (Duvamil Sparklegem) gnome, Majordomo for Prince Oargev.
Haydith ir'Wynarn, Princess of Karnnath
Kellar d'Kundarak
Mialee, a Valenar elf who is training Oargev's troops
job in Kalazart (have map)
rescue salvage crew
Bring back documents
Kundarak loot can be sold to Kundarak
In New Cyre - Cyran Metalworks for armor and weapons
Dalsin's Wondrous Emporium - some magic items
Finas Tiyas, halfling ghost, now in Honor, needs to return sword to Eston.
Delver, warforged in camp
Stutterer, allowed to live

[Amnestic]

Svek finds little of note about the rocky outcropping - it is remarkably free of hazardous items and proves a suitable place to rest, but the voice to press on outweigh those advising rest, and so the party continues on. The terrain becomes rockier and rockier as you advance, growing into large crags that appear as teeth jutting from the ground, great maws ready to open and swallow you whole. It is through these giant rock teeth that elicit fears of lurking monsters greater than cities beneath your feet that you pass, the drab grey sky casting surprisingly deep shadows. Eyes dart here and there, seeking anyone who might be ready to launch an ambush, but you see nothing.

It is not from above your sides that you must fear, but below. As you make your way through a narrow conglomerate of stones, the earth beneath your feet begins to rumble and split. Stones crack with ear-splitting fractures sending shards of rock past your faces, and you're forced to guard yourselves for just a moment. A wound opens up beneath your feet, from which emerges a massive pincer-claw, and then a second, before the full body of an enormous warforged scorpion emerges. Its barbed tail drips with sizzling acid and despite what must be years lurking beneath the Mournland's stones its thick armoured plating looks in remarkably good condition, albeit smothered in brown-and-grey rockdust.

Surge acts immediately, loosing two arrows into the mechanical beast's side as he darts away.

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Big warforged. Scary.

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Warforged Scorpions almost universally are found on Xen'drik, not on Khorvaire. This prime example of ancient engineering most likely was 'recovered' by House Cannith for further investigation, and subsequently lost, though whether that was before or due to the Mourning...who can say?

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They are survivors of Xen'drik's ancient wars, and original instructions on how to create them have been lost and forgotten. Bereft of guidance and of minimal intelligence, these creatures hunt and destroy anything they meet. Lacking any direct will and an internal biology makes them resistant to mind-affecting abilities and poison, and their thick armour can deter many a physical blow.

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Rumours abound that the drow of Xen'drik in modern day are able to create imitations of the original Warforged Scorpions, though the ancient ones are actually purported to have held an individual intelligence and will, unlike the mindless ones the drow (supposedly) create.

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Since Spore is MIA I'm taking Surge's turns for them...and for the first time this game Surge will actually take advantage of their extra d6 when they move, dealing 26 damage over two shots.

Adam, Iron Witch, and Honor are up.

Initiative Order:
Surge: (1d20+3)[20]
Adam: (1d20)[16]
Iron Witch: (1d20)[14]
Honor: (1d20)[14]

Sc: (1d20+5)[7]

Aanash: (1d20)[3]
Svek: (1d20)[5]

[Archmage1]

Wandering through the rockier terrain, Adam continues to keep an eye out, growing nervous as the potential of safe rest lies further and further behind, and no other decent resting places emerge from the wastes around him, but with his eyes on the horizon he misses the closer danger. The large warforged, attacking. He staggers back, surprised for a moment, before he hardens his heart, and raises his shield into the sky, reflecting the the dim light onto the scorpion, where it seems to not fade, instead becoming brighter and brighter. "Even here, the light shines on new horrors!"

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Adam's movement is more cinematic than tactical, but...
He does case Faerie Fire, needing a DEX save(DC 16) for the scorpion, or all attack rolls against it have advantage, and it can't benefit from invisibility. The target square also covers the area to the north of the scorpion(20 foot cube, so the top row of the scorpion, and 3 more rows above that), so if there are invisible things there, they also get to roll.