Activation Station II, The Cold Basement

[OGRE MAGE]

Activation Station II, Cold And Dark
Outmatched In The Basement

It seems that most of the group has figured out to avoid the gaze of this creature, but that doesn't seem to bother the tall fellow in the least.

Maag knows you never get a second chance to run for your life, and sensing they are horribly outmatched, he gladly hops the void, ready to leave while he still can.

Feanol moves away from the being, but not across the void yet.

Yrias and Wake help Daisy across before Yrias follows suite. Wake hands Daisy the grey sphere, despite that obelisk already being activated and searched.

The beautiful creature simply chuckles at the outburst from Daisy after she claims they will be back. "I am counting on just that, feisty one."

The elf kidnapper looks down his perfect looking nose at Princess. "Yes, I will make him an ally that I will instill with amazing power, very soon. But don't go away mad, my dear. As I mentioned, I have room for more, if you would like to stay as well."

Actions?

Maag AC:4 20/20
Yrias AC:5 8/8 3/3 1st RM, CL, DM 1/1 1st
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5 Torch
Wake (C3) AC:3 24/24 3/4 first 3/3 second
Feanol (MU3) AC:10 14/14 RM, CL, DM 4/4 1st 2/2 2nd
Darklin (F/MU3) AC:4 23/23 RM, CL, DM 2/2 1st 1/1 2nd Charmed
Daisy (C4) AC:8 28/28 5/5 1st 3/3 2nd

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[gurusql]

Wake

"Come on, come on - Feanol and Princess across please."

[Ahlmzhad]

Feanol

Looks towards the dais as the last plays out, not looking directly at their antagonist. She will wit until the Princess has crossed and then she will as well.

[Karaunios]

Yrias helps the others pass across, feeling down that they're leaving one of theirs behind.

[Urson]

Daisy
Daisy continues muttering and swearing as she leaves. Once she's out of Pretty Boy's line of sight, she'll tuck the sphere in her pack.

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

"I'm not mad, just a bit disappointed." She looks towards the rest of her allies and back to Darklin. "I thought we could negotiate further, but it seems I've run out of leverage."

The Princess sighs and smiles sadly. "I should go. Someone has to make sure they don't get into trouble." Her grin brightens and she nods at him. "I'll be sure to save a seat for you at the beach, if you ever make it up there."

She casts a look at Darklin, then turns to leave intending to jump the void.

[OGRE MAGE]

Activation Station II, Cold And Dark
Outmatched In The Basement

The group decides they will leave Darklin behind, just as the imposing figure commands of them, though Wake looks to have an alternate plan in mind.

Everyone leaps or is helped back over the void, ready to depart back to the surface now that the obelisks have both been activated.

Actions?

I am just pausing here to allow something I may have heard in the private threads. If that is no longer a thing, you are all free to leave this area and head back up the stairs.

Maag AC:4 20/20
Yrias AC:5 8/8 3/3 1st RM, CL, DM 1/1 1st
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5 Torch
Wake (C3) AC:3 24/24 3/4 first 3/3 second
Feanol (MU3) AC:10 14/14 RM, CL, DM 4/4 1st 2/2 2nd
Darklin (F/MU3) AC:4 23/23 RM, CL, DM 2/2 1st 1/1 2nd Charmed
Daisy (C4) AC:8 28/28 5/5 1st 3/3 2nd

[gurusql]

Wake

Now that the rest of the party has passed the leap and only Wake is behind, he will say boldly (and foolishly) "I will trade myself for Darklin. You let him go and I will stay behind."

[OGRE MAGE]

Activation Station II, Cold And Dark
Outmatched In The Basement

The handsome figure gazes into Wake's soul, staring at the man for a long time before answering. (Save vs. Spells, please?)

"Are you certain about this decision? You will give yourself freely in exchange for one of your people?"

He looks back and forth between the two of them. "Any tricks here and you will both stay with me."

Actions?

Maag AC:4 20/20
Yrias AC:5 8/8 3/3 1st RM, CL, DM 1/1 1st
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5 Torch
Wake (C3) AC:3 24/24 3/4 first 3/3 second
Feanol (MU3) AC:10 14/14 RM, CL, DM 4/4 1st 2/2 2nd
Darklin (F/MU3) AC:4 23/23 RM, CL, DM 2/2 1st 1/1 2nd Charmed
Daisy (C4) AC:8 28/28 5/5 1st 3/3 2nd

[gurusql]

Wake

Not that it will help, but I assume he get +3 for Wisdom bonus

Save vs Spell (15): [1d20]=5

[OGRE MAGE]

Wake

Not that it will help, but I assume he get +3 for Wisdom bonus

Save vs Spell (15): [1d20]=5

Correct on both.

He can still take an action of his own free will, if you like.....

[gurusql]

Wake

"Darklin, it is time to go. As the leader I will stay in your place. Go now."

[Urson]

Daisy
Wake, darlin'- are ya sure? If you stay, and he comes with, then... But, wait! Ya'll can't sacrifice for... Daisy is aghast at the change in plans, but can't seem to put her confusion into words.

[Monsieur Rose]

The Princess

She looks at Wake and Daisy, trying to suss out a plan of action. "Is he serious?" She asks no one in particular "Wake. I don't think that was a test. But I hope I'm wrong."

[Ahlmzhad]

Feanol

Quietly shakes her head at this new development.

[Karaunios]

Yrias looks seemingly impassive from the other side of the chasm.

[Jernau35]

Maag

Maag frowns heavily at the apparent change of plans. Then shrugs, reasoning that as long as he's not the one being asked to remain behind, then everything is good.

He stays well back from the chasm but keeps himself alert in case there's a plan in motion that he hasn't been made aware of.

[OGRE MAGE]

Again, I apologize for the lack of action here, everyone.

For the sake of game flow, I really don't like these long pauses while we all wait for the same player to post. I didn't care as much when I could just skip them for several updates in a row, but if it's going to consistently take weeks of time in between posts, I feel like I need to do something about it. Since I can only think of one way out of this, that's what I'll go with.

Activation Station II, Cold And Dark
Outmatched In The Basement

The figure stands there waiting for a response from the elf, any response. When it doesn't come, anger crosses his otherwise stunning face.

"I have changed my perfect mind. I will keep the elf after all! If you", he points to Wake, "would like to stay as well, I will allow it. The rest of you are free to leave. Go on now. Back up the stairs with you. I admire the fact that you know and understand when you are outmatched."

He waves the back of his manicured hand at those already across the void, motioning for everyone there to depart before staring down at Wake, awaiting his decision in the matter.

Actions?

Maag AC:4 20/20
Yrias AC:5 8/8 3/3 1st RM, CL, DM 1/1 1st
Princess AC:6 HP 5/5 Torch
Wake (C3) AC:3 24/24 3/4 first 3/3 second Charmed?
Feanol (MU3) AC:10 14/14 RM, CL, DM 4/4 1st 2/2 2nd
Darklin (F/MU3) AC:4 23/23 RM, CL, DM 2/2 1st 1/1 2nd
Daisy (C4) AC:8 28/28 5/5 1st 3/3 2nd

[gurusql]

Wake

Wake smiles to his friend dressed in gold, "If Darklin is going to stay that sounds fine with me. I will miss you as we continue our quest."

Wake backs up and trot and jumps the gap and moves the rest of the party up the stairs.

[Karaunios]

Yrias

"That was a very strange encounter. I never thought I would ever would meet a situation like that. I'll pray for the poor Darklin. I hope he will be well." Says the stern cleric while they go back the way they came.

He can't but think that something should be possible against the seemingly powerful character.

No worries on my part, OM. One of the reasons I like your games is that you keep them moving along. I wouldn't mind the DM NPCing my PC if I'm causing any delay.

Except if it's to kill him/her, that is