Day 3

[PyrasTerran]

Nergüi was able to pinpoint five men surrounding the encampment as lookouts, one of them dangerously close to our heros' hiding spot. Two others were up in trees, while the last two stood at the ready on solid ground.

[Cole Deschain]

Still unused to the concept of telepathic communication (and frankly having little love for the idea even if he'd remembered the possibility), the Beggar Khan wordlessly held up five fingers to his companions, then pointed from his eyes to each sentry in turn.

[RoseNasty]

Tama nodded, and deliberated for a moment.
"Are you able to will them to sleep once you've dominated their mind? If so, incapacitate the look-outs one-by-one, as quietly as you can. Once you've done so, circle the camp towards Akane while Nergui and I begin the ambush. Relay this plan to him."

[cancerbones]

Aeon nods in acknowledgement.

I can, I will go to work. I will also try to pinpoint the wizard.

Aeon focuses his attention on the lookout closest to them and lets loose a creeping whisper of mental ennergy that slithers into the lookout's psyche.

(([dice=20]+15 Dominate))[rand=63841008581221120748377195559442136851539602503186440004161559045]

[PyrasTerran]

[success]

Aeon's target was no match for his psionic grip. Out of nowhere, the bandit lowered himself to the ground and was out like a light. Fortunately, none of the others have yet noticed, but our heroes would have to act fast lest they are figured out.

[Barnzi88]

Not too far away, Tun Si followed along the trail left by Tama's group. She remained very quiet and kept all thoughts to herself lest she end up causing more drama.

"... ..."

[RoseNasty]

Move quickly, Tama whispered mentally to Aeon, then leaned in to Nergüi and whispered,

"Find cover, and wait for my cue to fire."

[PyrasTerran]

[Nergui will need to roll Stealth to prevent from being noticed as he finds a safe spot, DC 20]

[Cole Deschain]

[Stealth [dice=20]+9= 25]

Nergüi slipped closer to the camp, rather than farther, taking cover behind a fairly dense shrub. The notion of a static firing position sat poorly with him, and he privately resolved to abandon his spot at the first opportunity.[rand=79664896866010699679378567253727020597731968374131751972698613]

[cancerbones]

Aeon this time splits his power to the two lookouts posted in the trees hoping to spot the wizard from their vantage points before putting them to sleep.

(Dominate [dice=20]+15))[rand=76939333579503693273357348516682155092433094983892175015062094]

[PyrasTerran]

[success]

Aeon could clearly see the warlock, and its prize, beside the campfire from a vantage point. His thralls then slumbered where they perched.

[AzalaTerran]

Nan Fa Ra Duk trudged quietly behind Tun si

For once the Bard didn't open his mouth and remained silent

[Barnzi88]

Tun Si glanced over her shoulder to check if everyone was keeping up, then returned her attention to the trail.

"We should be nearing our location very soon."

[RoseNasty]

Tama grew anxious with waiting, fearing the opportunity for surprise would be lost at any moment.
”It’s time.”
From the tinder in the middle of the camp there suddenly erupted a large pillar of fire, blazing a brilliant blue. Just as suddenly, bursts of it repeatedly shot outwards in rings emanating from the center, pushing the thugs towards the edges of the forest.
[dice=20] +9 (Djinnfire)
As this was happening, Tama emerged from her hiding spot, striding towards the warlock with her naginata at the ready.
“Relinquish that woman and I may spare your life, warlock!”
[dice=20] +7 (Intimidate)
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[Cole Deschain]

Nergüi bit back a choice curse on the subject of proper coordination and loosed three arrows at the seated Warlock, having little interest in the man's flunkies.

[Ranged [dice=20]+14= 25

Ranged [dice=20]+14= 23

Ranged [dice=20]+14= 16][rand=512629561143890859775737496917158145875828232665820840110639159]

[cancerbones]

From his hiding spot Aeon sighted the bandit nearest the warlock and attempted to wrest control of the man's body from his mind.

(Dominate: [dice=20]+15)

using the slightest amount of psionic energy needed so that the warlock, if he were thinking, would have a difficult time tracing it back to his vantage point.

((energy theory? to conceal what I am doing.[dice=20]+5)[rand=71159694343805317614834946580231455755946924909957578704594634473]

[AzalaTerran]

Nan Fa Ra Duk grimaced, but nodded silently to Tun Si, he looked over at Nam Il

[PyrasTerran]

((yeah that would be it, cancerbones))

Tama: [Hit multiple targets]

The men scream and shout when their campfire bursts into a firework onslaught. Tents and bandits alike lit aflame as they scattered, seemingly having little allegiance with the warlock who may have simply hired them.

Nergüi: [hit]

Three arrows embed themselves into the warlock's torso and beneath his neck, causing him to stagger back out of his trance.

[3 pts of damage done to the warlock]

It is then that our heroes notice a disturbing sight; from out of the warlock's wounds, black blood oozes rather than red.

Aeon: [success in control, but failure to hide it]

As he gets up, the warlock notices the nearest bandit to him grunting and holding his head before he loses all control of his body to Aeon.

"Interesting.." The warlock looks to the arrows jutting out of him, and then to Tama.

"A woman, is it?" He nods to the incapacitated Akane.

"Yes, its illusion is certainly, alluring.. but, I need it for my endeavors."

"I am known as Gatto." The warlock's body builds with black flames.

"It is only fair you and your friends know the name of the man who will send you to Hell."

Battle 3: The Dark Warlock

Terrain: clearing surrounded by bushes and trees, burning tents.

Enemies:
Gato the Warlock (This dark magic user's presence causes your hairs to stand on end as he burns in dark flames. Injuries do not seem to slow him down.)


[NOTE: Some enemies, usually magical in nature, or dragons, will have a power-cancelling aura that must be broken before spells, psychic powers and chi attacks can affect them. A magic/energy theory roll of 15 or higher is required to identify/decipher the enchantment, and break it. This usually breaks it for the match, but some creatures can rebuild the aura mid-battle. You can identify if an enemy has such an aura with a Perception check. Perception checks are your all-purpose enemy scanning tool, they will not only identify enchantments but also help determine how close an enemy is to being defeated, how much energy the enemy is giving off which can indicate how powerful it is, etc. The higher a roll you get with Perception, the more information you can perceive by observing the enemy.]

Aeon [dice=20]+0
Nergüi [dice=20]+4
Tama [dice=20]+0

Turn Order:
1-Aeon
2-Nergüi
3-Gato
4-Tama

--Akane's turn comes a round after she awakes.

--When Tun Si, Duk, and Nam Il arrive, their turns will be in that order.[rand=95430081419986876061302287717905311837284766027927682877140467355]

[cancerbones]

The bandit he possessed flings himself on the warlock, stabbing him repeatedly with his knife.

[dice=20] to hit

as Aeon attempts to decipher the meaning of his burning black aura.

[dice=20]+5 energy theory.[rand=883199576288461796478837239556013434939114376902636804617452435195]

[PyrasTerran]

Aeon: [success]

Aeon understands the nature of Gato's aura, a dark magical veil with an elaborate defense that Aeon has navigated with his psionic eyes. Aeon will be able to breach it with his next psychic attack.

[Cole Deschain]

Nergüi broke cover, emerging from his firing position and loosing a single arrow at the warlock before going into a defensive roll...

[Ranged Attack: [dice=20]+14= 27 + Shot on the Run+ Skirmish, and, unless Aeon's mind-bending counts, Leading the Charge]

[Defend+ Skirmish bonus to defense][rand=639137622271131502090358547504800321811613089176648975425695401071]

[PyrasTerran]

Aeon's pawn tackles into Gatto with repeated shanks into his side.

[2 points of damage done to Gatto.]

Gatto spins and slaps his palm across the bandit's forehead. The bandit gasps for air as the life is sucked out of him, his face paling to gray and his eyes whitening as his veins blacken. From the corner of his eye Gatto notices the Ulanese lunge from the bushes and he swings the man in his grasp out in front of him as cover.

Nergüi: [hit. 1 pt of damage dealt]

The arrow flies right through the bandit's chest and into Gatto's own.

"Hmph.." Gatto nearly smirks as he drops the corpse and fires a barrage of black fireballs at Nergüi from his outstretched palm.

Nergüi Reflexes roll:
[dice=20]+8
[dice=20]+8
[dice=20]+8


[hit]
Nergüi is struck by a large black burst and knocked back.

[2 pts of damage dealt]


But the Ulanese warrior rolls back into action, dodging the remaining blasts.




"I wonder what will deplete first.. your arrows, or my flame."[rand=067816907500554259622032202250668969689088776274132542898868131453]

[RoseNasty]

Tama quickly summoned spirit energy to enhance herself and brought out her Yumi, taking advantage of the warlock's distraction.
(Divine Power) [dice=20] +10
Attack (Yumi) [dice=20] +12 +Divine Power
[rand=66249059435341242230659060367146985838226054806800989402249139204]

[PyrasTerran]

Round 2

Name :: HP :: status :: Powers/Spells left to recharge

Aeon :: 5/5 :: Hidden behind bushes :: [dice=3] turns left for Dominate to recharge.

Nergüi :: 6/8 :: Evading fire ::

Gatto :: 6 pts dealt :: Attacking Nergüi, flanked by Tama, protected by aura

Tama (unarmored) :: 8/8 :: Attacking Gatto
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[cancerbones]

Aeon sends a psychic blast hoping to break through Gatto's Aura.

([dice=20]+15)

then quickly moves to more cover

(stealth [dice=20])[rand=938690817682072536107372143305841931969407014548815010964730754495]

[Cole Deschain]

OOC> Rinse and repeat... <_<

IC:

Nergüi raced for the treeline, trying to keep the warlock's attention focused on him as he drew and loosed an arrow before ducking behind a tree.

[Ranged Attack: [dice=20]+14 + Skirmish+ Shot on the Run][rand=76640666133298917501244516968615779595585149928509787885297874888]

[Barnzi88]

At last the trio approached the now burning camp, with their fellow team-mates already undergoing battle with the enemy. Tun Si readied herself to enter the fray, but before doing so she looked over at Nam Il and instructed.

"Hide somewhere, and call me if you need help."

And to Duk, "And I trust you can handle yourself perfectly."

[AzalaTerran]

Nan Fa Ra Duk looked at Nam Il then back to Tun Si

"Can't I hide too? It doesnt make sense for all of us to run in there... They're doing fine without us."

[PyrasTerran]

Aeon: [hit]

The warlock stumbles as a translucent bubble pops across his body, his black aura dissipating.

[aura dispelled]

[stealth: failure]

But Gatto notices the interloper ducking behind a bush.

"So you are their psychic.." He mutters under his breath...

Tama: [hit]
Nergüi: [hit]

even as Tama and Nergüi's arrows impale into his body. He turns to look at them, as if ignorant of the black bloody mess he is in.

[2 pts of damage from Tama]
[1 pt of damage from Nergüi]

Gatto claps his hands together then pulls them apart, a black ring of fire expanding out, hovering over the air at about shoulder length. The ring then spreads out at an alarming speed, like a tsunami of black fire fanning out safely over his unconscious captive, and at every one of his enemies.

[REFLEX SAVE]
Tama: [dice=20]+5= 17
Nergüi: [dice=20]+8= 23
Aeon: [dice=20]+5 = 15

(TEAM SUCCESS)

Tama, Nergüi and Aeon all do their best to roll out of the way of the flames, and manage to suffer only minor burns from the proximity. Nergüi, who was already on the run, was able to slide into cover behind a tree and avoid damage entirely.

[1 pt. of damage to Tama & Aeon]

The flame hits the woods and roars towards our heroes just arriving on the scene.

Tun Si: [dice=20]+8= 27
Duk: [dice=20]+8= 16
Nam Il: [dice=20]+6= 16

(TEAM SUCCESS)

Our less combat-primed heroes are also able to avoid too much damage with hapless rolls across the ground, save Tun Si, who quickly runs up a tree to backflip clean over the flames, landing softly and gracefully beside her grounded companions.

[1 pt. of damage to Nam Il & Duk]

But our heroes' troubles have only grown worse; the woods they battled in were now aflame, burning with toxic black fires.

[New environment hazard: Dark Flames. A Fortitude roll of 10 or higher is needed every turn to successfully keep from breathing too much of the fumes and taking a point of damage.]
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[RoseNasty]

Tama continues her relentless assault from a distance, delivering a curse over the man as she readies another arrow and releases.
[dice=20] +10 (Bestow Curse)
[dice=20] +12 + Divine Power (Yumi)[rand=720065847737714619349793856963515478110131574794658432435663416982]