Adventure #63 - To see the Obelisk of Thenial

[X-Mieres & SAS/AV (Mark)]

The Governor takes a step back from Wallac.  To Oeberon he states, "Let the Pontiff take the lead and do what we can to aid them". He and Oeberon begin to organize the scouts to hastily make torches, tossing some beyond the square of defenders and holding up more behind the rows of steel to allow the defenders a better view of their attackers.

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

Lachlan moves as if in a blur. He taps pure energy from the Plane of Shadow and cast quasi-real, illusory evocations of shadow left and right. He knows he’ll be bygone if those creatures are not dealt with soon.

Several dark motes of energy zaps one of the shadow creatures and grey ichor cover the templar that was just about to become the next victim.

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

The holy symbol of Haelyn shoots white energy at the darkness. At first no applicable result can be seen. The white light seems just to be absorbed by the black void.

Several shrieks erupt from the black void and the darkness lifts a little from that part of the wood. Albeit the stars are not exactly bright they can now be seen.

The torches of begin to light the area a little and the men can glimpse the darkness moving around their perimeter.

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

With the attackers now, if not visible, so at least darker than the rest of the dark forrest, the torches shows to be a briliant move.

The templars earlier almost helpless now begin to throw around with their vials of holy water, and it seems from their keen sreams, much to the dismay of the attackers.

The battle by no means yet won have changed; the defenders now having almost a breathing space can begin to dicern what hit them

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

The respite given is put to good use by everybody. Men badly shaken are calmed by a comrade, survivors from the perimeter are let inside the square all the while the Pontiff invoke the All Father once again; this time to make a circle of protection against evil

[X-Mieres & SAS/AV (Mark)]

The Governor takes a moment to breath.  He calls out to Oeberon and Wallace, "Do we have any oil?!" 

He then turns directly to Oeberon, not expecting a positive answer from the High Pontiff on his next question - "Or (more likely) do any of the men have a flask of strong drink. If so spread it on your blades and set it alight when the creatures move in again.  Give them a taste of fire and steel."

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

As expected neither the Templar’s nor the Pontiff carries any strong drinks.

Oil though is another matter; brought along the trip to Thenial for armor and weapon maintenance and though not in large quantities some can be had.

[DM B]

OOC: There is only one group now, you've all banded together again after finding the dead assassin.

You lost three men in the darkness before you even knew you were under attack; then three more were taken while the rest of your hid inside the square, while a fourth sentinel managed to get back to the lines, pursued by one assailant.

Apart from firing arrows into the dark, and some divine lighting flashing from the Pontiff, you've yet to really see one of your attackers...but now you do;

The square of men is amply lit by torches, but as the dark blot moves closer, the lights is subdued - it does go out, it just stops illuminating. But then Maire calls forth some divine light of her own, and the shadows are dispelled:

It is a hideously twisted figure, about the size of a man, but with monstrous features - long claws, fangs, bony ridges, black leather skin...the works. It is like something conjured out of a nightmare! Several arrows are immediately put through it, but it doesn't even blink. Then the Governor hits it with a vial of burning oil, which does not seem to bother it the least.

Then it just turns to black mist and is gone...

[DM B]

Lannelah:

Be alert! It can reappear anywhere at any time...be ready for it...it can be hurt, just not easily by mundane means.

[X-Mieres & SAS/AV (Mark)]

"Gods Balls," The Governor curses upon actually seeing the assailant. 

He looks to the casters including Lannelah and Shauna, "My blades are not mystical and I neither are most of the men's.  Is there anything that can be done for this?"

The Governor focuses on scanning the surroundings in order to spot where the next attack will come from.

[DM B]

LL:

When it appears, I will make it so that it cannot flee by magic...but it can still escape by mundane means, or kill you all. So be prepared...

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

Heeding Lachlan’s warning the men stay vigilant.

“Maire please be ready to shed the divine light in a moment’s notice"

Turning to the Governor

"Governor Haelyn is the God of War and he will lend you his aid through his servant. Let me bless your blade"

As the Governor hand over his blade to Wallac he anoints it with holy water and invokes the All Father. The blade shivers and gets a silvery shine and the pommel turn the color of a bursting sun

"Go with Haelyn. Be courageous and just and the blade will serve you well. Let the All Father enters your heart as you go to battle for He cherish in displays of chivalry"

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

Wallac then turn to his sergeants one at a time and invoke a similar ritual; they have done this before though never under such grim circumstances

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

"Lachlan how you manage to prevent it fleeing amazes me but know you have my gratitude. Is there anything I can do to aid you before it reappears?"

[X-ETN/Maire Cwyllmie (Libor)]

Maire imbues Lachlan and Shauna with ability to see evil, so that they can aim their spells better even in dark.

"If this continues in such tempo, we all will be dead soon. We need to return to coast and take the southern route."