Adventure #67 - To reach the other side (the Bonds...continuation)

[X-LPA/Gaerred Khaiarén (Gray)]

Gaerred rushes foward to place a hand, searing with the Lady's light, upon the Grey Duke, channeling the might of the Lady to destory creatures of the Shadow.

OOC: Lets try some turning with the sun domain?

[X-Points East]

IC:

"Rashid!  Lannelah!" Elamien shouts.  "Dive upon him!  I would strike at his neck; but he moves far too quickly!"

[X-Bellam & BC/TB (Bobby)]

At Elamien's cry, Tristan raises one hand weakly from where he lies, whispering in a voice that bubbles and falters.  His head droops back to the ground as he gasps the last syllables - but then the shadows of the sarcophagus seems to rise up and pour down over Manethander, weighting him down with intangible force, wrapping about his limbs and chest. 


DM Edit:

(OOC: Web plus style.  Then unconsciousness again.  It's been a long day.)

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

Wallac aims for the neck of the wretched creature and take a big swing

[X-Haelyn's Aegis/RK (Andy)]

The book has many passages, but there can only be one to read now; the Marshal summons up his faith and pours it forth at the vampire as he reads the sermon of the casting out of the shadow from the book of law:

"And the shadow came upon man, and the gods saw that the shadow was foul, and did cast it out"
"And the shadow was wracked and torn asunder and cast from the world of men...."
"Praise Haelyn that is highest, praise Erik lord of life, praise Nesirie guardian of the fallen, praise Avani lady of light, praise..."

OOC: Not quite an exorcism, but the casting out of the Shadow World from Aebrynis (bound to be covered in the book of law and ascribed to the gods - basically trying to weaken the vampire /support the others)

[DM B]

For the first time Manethander actually appears vulnerable - you all have at him, three enchanted blades, two high priests and their holy power...and one archmage that appear out of nowhere behind the vampire. Or at least you think its Kaleiman. Hard to tell since he looks like he's made from smoldering metal. He grabs the Grey Duke, pinning him with sourcerous strength...

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Tristan is alive - and reasonably well. He's yet to join the fight. He is standing back, with Marshal Balter helping to steady him.

A man, looking much like the slain vampire, stands behind them now: "You must act quickly heroes, before he recovers."

Balter readies his blade and charges, like a young and unblooded knight having been ordered into the attack by Haelyn himself...

Only Tristan remains uncommitted.

[DM B]

...and Tirstan clearly isn't feeling too well, despite the ministrations of the High Priest of Avani.

[DM B]

...many blades hack and stab at Manethander...

[DM B]

...Tristna's web of shadows helping pin him...

[X-IHH/Wallac Isilviere (Kasper)]

“Dark is your soul light it I will. Let the purifying flame consume your dark deeds, scorch your frame and boil your blood”

Gripping his sword with both hands and whispering into the pommel Lannelah plunge it into the wretched creature

[X-Elinie/RiD (Niels)]

Just before delivering the the final strike, Rashid recalls the; "Curse! - The Curse will live on in the one who slays him!"

Rashid deflects his blow into a parry on Balter's enthusiatic attack. "Hold old man! - Hold!"

"Whomever slays Manethander will themselves be cursed forever! - Who is willing to perform that sacrifice? - Lets get him into his casket!"

[DM B]

Rashid inexplicably halts his attack, then physically restrains old Balter (who has that half-mad zealous look on him)...has the Patriarch gone mad?

[X-Points East]

IC:

At Rashid's words, Elamien ceases her attacks; then speaks, through her heavy breathing, "Has Karlaf already slain him? . . . Where is Karlaf?"

And she searches the chambre, with her eyes, for any sign of his presence.

[DM B]

The voice, much louder this time:

"Elamien, now is the moment - kill him before he recovers!"

The voice is frantic...and heavy with power...

[X-Elinie/RiD (Niels)]

"Karlaf you bastard! - If you are here, know this! I remember! You would have me cursed by slaying Manethander, so that you would be free!"

Struggling with Balter, realising that something is not right with him. "If there is anything sense in your black heart, step forth and take the curse for yourself!"

"We will inter you and your heirs will keep their holdings. If you do not, then we you too will be destroyed!"

Trying to get a firmer grip on the wiry and way too motivated Balter, Rashid gasps; "Be still Marshal! - This is not you!"

"Somebody, find Karlaf, surely he is here?"