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| Chaos Soup: Offices
The door you just past trough lead to the all purpose office of the "Chaos Soup". The walls are colored with a multitude of meaningless paintings, except for a board where numerous notes, adds and warrants are pinned. In the middle of it all is a wooden table surrounded by used chairs. There is a specific one for every member and a lot of others for visitors, who are always welcomed. A rocking chair stands next to a bookshelf, fulled of books, and a small table, all of them same soft wood. In the far left corner, a door blocks the way to the second floor, where the members rests. On the far right, another black door stands with the word 'Meeting Room' on it. Between the two doors is a bar, incrusted in the wall. Nexus is sitting, looking rather bleak, carving things on the table with a dagger The carvings disapears shortly after Thanurel frowns slightly Thanurel says, "My spell is expiring" Thanurel shimmers purple for a brief moment as he resumes his true form. His robes become tattered and the flesh around his skull rots away. Underneath his tattered robes, the internal organs and flesh rot away leaving only a skeleton. Nexus looks at the table, "Why bother?" Nexus says, "Does it matters?, no..." Sefer enters the Soup through the front door. Sefer says, "Hello, everyone" Nexus looks bleak, sitting on his chair Thanurel speaks in a hollow voice, unlike moments earlier Thanurel says, "My resuming this form matters not to you, Nexus?" Sefer says, "Did I interupt something? Should I go?" Nexus says, "Nothing really does..." Nexus shrugs Thanurel says, "No, you are not interrupting" A short fiend steps through the door. It is only a couple of feet tall, has thorns all over it's body, red skin and a forked tail Nexus looks very depressed the fiend reads the message board The little red fiend turns and hops onto the table Who's in charge of this place? Nexus keeps looking at the table Sefer glances at Nexus Trinity enters from the doorway Trinity looks around Nexus looks up at the fiend, "Why does it matters?" "It matters because his dark majesty wishes to punish the owner of this establishment" Trinity mutters something about, "....not him again....." Nexus says, "Dark majesty?" Sefer puts his hand on the hilt of his scimitar. You say, "Not another fight in here Sef, you know better" Sefer mutters to Trinity, "... idiot?" "Yes, his Dark Majesty, Lorthazerous, ruler of all dark things" Nexus says, "You don't make any sense, fiend..." Nexus says, "Like anything else..." Nexus says, "Pass your way..." Nexus looks back at the table stares stunned, since nobody crinjed at the mention of his Master's name Sefer rolls his eyes. "Have you never heard of His Dark Majesty?" Sefer says, "No, actually, should I have?" Nexus says, "Doesn't make any sense to me..." "Indeed! He is a powerful fiend who will tear this place to the ground to acheive his vengeance!" Sefer says, "Vengeance for what?" "Cower in fear at the name of Lorthazerous!" Thanurel says, "Go away little fiend, you are beginning to annoy me." Sefer rolls his eyes again while fingering the pommel of his sword. Nexus raises his hands a bit and shakes them, "Wooo..." Trinity proceeds to her rocking chair, and begins gently swaying in it as she listens intently to the conversation "Ah! You do not even know how you wronged him! You erected this building on HIS land!" Nexus gets up, "He's the master of everything dark? "Indeed he is. Fear his wrath!" Thanurel chuckles Sefer smiles. "Fire clears away the dark..." Nexus says, "Darkness' my middle name, punk..." You say, "I think I recal Lorthazerous, isn't he a hell-spawn called a laywer or something like that?" The little fiend looks around at the group, obviously unafraid of his master Nexus flips the table violently, making the fiend fall The fiend takes flight in the air before he hits the floor Sefer says, "Are you sure we can't fight in here, Trin?" Trinity sighs, "Good thing I didn't bring anything out to drink...." "You will be sorry when my Dark Master arrives! Fear him!" Sefer draws his scimitar and watches the fiends Sefer says, "No." The fiend quickly flies out the door Nexus says, "Listen, fiend, Tell your master to come another day, I'm not in teh mood" Thanurel says, "What an odd little creature" Sefer sighs. "Why is it that all the fiends I meet in this city run away at the prospect of a fight? Nexus says, "This place is a curse." Trinity frowns, "Mon amour...." Thanurel says, "Simply because a fiend with a master of no importance claims to own the land here?" Sefer says, "You're a bleaker, right? You're certainly acting likt one right now..." Nexus says, "I don't care" Sefer says, "That's exactly my point..." Thanurel takes the table in hand and places it back on it's legs Nexus takes a chair and sits backward, facing the wall Sefer stops watching the door and puts the scimitar away. Nexus puts a hand in his face Thanurel sits in his black, leather chair Trinity gets up, proceeds over to Nex, sitting on his lap facing him, then kisses him on the cheek Thanurel says, "His meloncholie will pass." Nexus looks sideways at Trin Trinity rests her head on Nex's shoulder Sefer says, "Any idea what that was about?" Thanurel says, "I have no clue." Trinity seems ready to take a nap all wraped around Nex Nexus pets Trin's hair Sefer shrugs. "Does that happen often? I really haven't been around that often." Nexus smiles, looking uneasy Trinity kisses Nex's cheek again Thanurel says, "There are many deluded creatures in the multiverse. Some just happen to end up here" Sefer nods. "Do you think it's going to cause any trouble?" Suddenly a rock flies through the doorway, landing on the floor Nexus sighs and hugs Trin strongly Sefer looks at the rock the rock is fist sized with some small writing on it Sefer picks it up and reads the writing You say, "At least it wasn't a window, glass isn't cheap...." As Sefer reads the runes, they detonate in a large burst of flames, engulfing Sefer though leaving the room untouched, thanks to the enchantments Nexus looks at Sefer Thanurel stands up Nexus laughs, "What a joke!" Sefer laughs at someone trying to use flames on him. "That actually felt good..." Thanurel says, "Explosive Runes..." Thanurel says, "That was rather humourous" Trinity grins Nexus says, "Good thing you read it before me..." Sefer can't stop chuckling to himself. "Why is it that every fiend I meet is an idiot, to boot..." Nexus says, "Thank you, honey..." Nexus kisses Trin's cheek Trinity smiles at Nex Thanurel says, "It would seem that the fiend was rather slow mentally" Nexus says, "I guess it was meant for me..." Thanurel says, "Though I have met fiends very coniving and intelligent" Sefer says, "Let this be a warning... don't read rocks..." You say, "I don't trust any until they prove otherwise" Nexus says, "I'm part fiend..." Nexus shrugs Sefer says, "I've met intelligent fiends too... but that was before I moved here. When one goes on diplomatic missions to leaders of fiends, one expects intelligence. But the ones I've met here are stupid..." Trinity looks lovingly upon Nex, "I said fiends honey, you know what I mean" Nexus says, "Yeah..." Nexus says, "Thought I'm sure I have 'loth blood..." Nexus looks at the veins on his arm You say, "I don't like to think of my heritage too much...." Sefer looks somewhat curious. "Stupid huh? I'll show you stupid you big dumb efreet!" Sefer draws his scimitar. Sefer looks for the source of the comment... suddenly a large swarm of insects enters the room and buzzes around Sefer Nexus turns to Than, "Do something..." Sefer laughs more and causes fire to come from his skin Thanurel says, "I do not believe there is a need. Sefer seems to have it under control." Nexus says, "Oh... Never mind..." Sefer moves towards the insects, frying any that come near... the insects fry instantly and fall dead and burning on the floor Sefer says, "Hmm... he sure showed me, alright..." Nexus says, "This pest is anoying me..." "When the Lord of Darkness shows up you'll be sorry you mocked me!" Sefer says, "Oh, I'm sure..." Sefer shakes his head. Sefer lets his flames die down. Thanurel stands up and bars the doors to the outside, upstairs and the meeting room. Thanurel stands in the middle of the room, raising his staff high You say, "I hope we have glassteel windows...." Nexus looks worried at Than Sefer says, "Should we go take care of him?" Trinity sighs A large purple burst of energy erupts from Thanurel's Staff engulfing the room. It does no damage, but standing on a shelf, plainly visible now, is the fiend. The fiend looks rather startled Nexus looks at the fiend Sefer looks tempted to fireball the thing, but remembers that it would probably hurt the room more than the fiend Nexus says, "Hey fiend? What's your problem?" Nexus says, "Sorry honey, I want to get up" Trinity gets up Trinity sighs Nexus gets up Nexus says, "You want the owner? Here I am!" The fiend flies to the ceiling, clinging to the roof Nexus says, "Calm down or I call my duck!" Nexus says, "Hey fiend!" Nexus says, "I'm talking to you!" "Your duck?" Nexus says, "Yeah, my duck" Nexus says, "Get down here!" The fiend looks around nervously Sefer says, "Come down or I'll come up and get you!" The fiend begins trying to scratch a hole though the ceiling, but gives up when he sees that the ceiling regenerates Trinity sits back down Nexus says, "Go get him, Sef..." Sefer flies up and grabs the fiend "back away... don't come any closer....." The fiend struggles in Sefer's large grasp Sefer pulls the fiend down and throws him on the floor The fiend lands on the floor with a thud Nexus says, "You know, I'm reading on fiends lately and you realy deceive me..." The fiend rises to it's feet. "Ha! Your petty tricks will not fool me! Sefer holds his scimitar in front of him, watching warily. The fiend charges at Nexus, attempting to make frightening gestures and shouting Sefer swings his scimitar at the fiend Nexus backs up Sefer's scimitar misses by mere inches as the fiend rolls under his swipe Sefer tries not to break any furniture The fiend continues to make threatening gestures at Nexus. "Be afraid of me! Fear Me!" Nexus looks at the fiend and raises an eyebrow Sefer rolls his eyes and takes another swing at the thing Nexus says, "It's okay Sef..." Nexus says, "Poor thing..." Nexus says, "He only wants some attention..." Nexus takes pitty of the fiend... The fiend stops dead in it's tracks.. "Fear Me, or else!" Nexus says, "You seem lonely..." Nexus says, "That's not a good way to make friends, you know..." The fiend looks puzzled Sefer can hardly believe what he's hearing. "This is certainly a unique way to deal with fiends..." Trinity grins "I don't want you as a friend.. i want you to FEAR ME!!!" Nexus gets near the fiend, "Listen pal..." Sefer starts laughing Nexus says, "What good will it give you?" the fiend looks up at Nexus Nexus says, "Let me give you a drink..." Nexus smiles warmly "I will have control over you.. just FEAR ME!" Thanurel says, "You are getting rather annoying , little one." Sefer is laughing loudly Nexus laughs gently Nexus says, "Maybe we could make a drinking contest!" Nexus says, "If you beat me, maybe I'll honor you..." "When Lorthazerous hears of this he will roast you alive and swallow your soul!" "He said you would fear me!" Nexus says, "It's okay..." Nexus says, "I know it's hard to admit you're lonely..." Sefer sobers up, ironically... "Nexus, do you really want to try and out-drink a fiend? Even a stupid one?" Nexus says, "And you don't have to make that lord thing up..." "Make.. it up? No... FEAR ME!" Nexus says, "Okay okay..." The fiend makes more threatening gestures at Nexus Nexus says, "I fear you, happy?" Nexus smiles warmly The fiend seems puzzled Trinity giggles "Um... ok." Nexus says, "Oh, how I'll have trouble to sleep tonight..." Nexus looks fakely worried "Yeah.. you'll have nightmares... about ME!" Thanurel chuckles some more Nexus says, "What's even more scary, is when I don't hear about fiends for a century or so..." Nexus says, "That's really scary, because I think they're scheming against me..." "A century... or .. so?" "... yeah that's right. we ARE scheming against you.. um... what's your name again?" Nexus says, "Boy, that would be the scariest if I couldn't hear no more about that scary fiend over there for a good while..." Nexus says, "Mafioso" Nexus smiles Nexus says, "My name's Mafioso..." "Alright Mafioso.. we're ALWAYS scheming against you... even when you think we aren't!" Nexus says, "Please don't plan against me..." The fiend turns to Sefer "...and you.." Trinity almost instantly stands, drawing her two swords from their sheathes at her hips and within the same heartbeat stabing both into the fiend's back simultaneously Nexus widens his eyes Nexus says, "Trin!" Nexus frowns at her The fiend emits an inhuman scream which echoes through the building Sefer smiles faintly Nexus says, "Why did you do that?" The fiend collapses on the floor, green puss oozing from the wounds between it's wings Nexus says, "Damn!" Nexus says, "I had it under control!" The fiend lies on the floor, motionless Trinity's swords seem to drink the fiends blood, and are completely clean as she resheathes them Nexus says, "I wanted to get more from him..." You say, "You had your fun, I wanted mine" Nexus says, "Darn..." Nexus looks offensed Trinity grabs the fiend, throwing it over one of her shoulders Nexus says, "What if his master does exist?" Nexus says, "It'll look after me now!" Sefer says, "He should have known better to send this idiot after you.." Nexus says, "If he was gone alive, he would have told his master his job was complete, and nobody would have worried" You say, "Sorry honey, I will dispose of this carcas now" Nexus says, "Maybe that was the plan" Trinity blows Nex a kiss Nexus says, "Maybe he just wanted a reason to get after me..." Nexus says, "Now he really got one, I killed one of his minion..." Trinity carries the corpse out the front door and into the street. Thanurel, Nexus, and Sefer follow shortly after. Hive Ward: Dark Spiral Lane Twisting, winding alleys intersect and writhe in strange patterns within this area of the Lower Ward, walls of the ramshackle buildings overhanging the street. A wooden sign for Darkwell Court points rimward, but as far as can be seen, no designation for this street exists. Toothless, misshapen beggars sit slumped against walls, or haltingly walking along the streets, begging in mumbled voices. Loud thunder rumbles though the heavy, strangely warm air. Trinity WAS starting to head for the Mortuary.... Standing in front of the building is a female with leathery wings, surrounded by a dozen or so 3 1/2 foot tall grey, rubbery fiends Sefer draws his scimitar Trinity sighs The female looks angry "Hand over the fiend's corpse." Nexus turns to Trin The dretches start drooling as them smell Baatezu blood Trinity rips out the fiend's throat first with her fangs, licking and drinking the warm gushing blood for a few brief moments, then throws the carcas towards the other fiends, causing it to land a few feet in front of the woman Trinity grins, blood still smeared acrost her face Nexus looks emotionlesly at the scene Sefer shakes his head. "Great idea, Trin..." The dretches all dive towards the corpse, but a single sharp command from the woman stops them dead in their tracks. She walks over to the corpse, retrieves a small ring from it's finger and walks away, leaving the dretches to feast upon the small creature Trinity shrugs Nexus turns to the others Nexus says, "Great, we got an Erynies against us now..." Trinity then cleans up her face a bit, licking up the remaining blood You say, "No" You say, "She was a Tanar'ri, you should off noticed that Nex" Sefer says, "Succubus..." Thanurel says, "You assume incorrectly, Nexus. That woman had black, leathery wings and commanded dretches. She was a Tanar'ri." Nexus rolls his eyes Sefer says, "Erynies have feathers..." Nexus says, "Me and names..." Nexus says, "And fiends..." Trinity smiles at Nex Nexus says, "A sucubus then..." Trinity looks at Than, "You have any idea what that ring was?" The dretches fight over the last scraps of the corpse Thanurel says, "I do" Sefer says, "What happens when the dretches finish?" Thanurel says, "Examining the situation closely, you will notice that the Spinagon was invisible." Nexus turns to Than Thanurel says, "Spinagons cannot naturally become invisble" Nexus nods Nexus says, "What of the dretches?" Thanurel says, "Thus, I believe it to be a ring of invisibility" Thanurel says, "They will have to be disposed of. They will attack us the moment they are finished." Sefer says, "That's what I thought..." Nexus looks around, "Who will take care of that?" Thanurel says, "Whoever wishes to." Nexus says, "I'll pass..." You say, "Why not just depart now?" The last scrap of the fiend's corpse was just swallowed Nexus says, "Maybe they'll attack the Soup..." Nexus says, "Too late for that..." You say, "Which is practically impervios due to Than" Nexus steps back Thanurel mumbles a few arcane phrases and suddenly a shimmering, transparent wall appears in front us the dretches. Thanurel says, "that will hold them until we decide what to do" Sefer stands ready for an attack Thanurel says, "though their natural magic resistance will destroy the wall rather quickly" Nexus says, "Will we be safe in the Soup?" Thanurel says, "Yes, you will be safe inside the building." Nexus says, "Let's go in then..." Sefer shrugs and backs toward the door Nexus enters the Soup Trinity saunters towards the Soup Nexus smiles at Trin The dretches, seeing non-tanar'ri, charge at us. They stop dead as they run into an invisible wall. They begin clawing at the wall, trying to get through it Nexus says, "Come honey..." Nexus offers a hand, quickly Trinity takes Nex's hand and proceeds into the Soup, and the other two quickly follow |
After Trinity's first encounter with the succubus outside the Soup, she decided to start digging around, and eventually managed to track the fiend down to a local tavern in the Lady's Ward....
Fortune's Wheel: Dragon Bar The common room of the Fortune's Wheel tavern, decorated to impress even the Factols themselves. A bar top of dark wood spans most of room's length, the long mirror behind it reflecting all number of creatures and high-ups seated on stools of soft leather. Dipping down from the wall is a gigantic carved dragon's head, namesake of the bar, that seems to be conversing with some of the customers. Shadowed tables encircle the floor, the kriegstanz of the Factions whispered in every hushed conversation. An old stairway in the corner leads up past the balcony to the Azure Iris inn, while steps leading to the sunken floor of the Dicing Cup chamber attract all those bubbers and bashers out to lose their jink. The establishment suddenly grows quiet at the arrival of a large group of fiends Sefer watches them warily. Laria drops her mug of tea mug on the floor. It shatters and splatters her boots with tea. There are a dozen or so short, grey, rubbery fiends with floppy ears. Standing in front of them is an insanely volumptuous female with leathery batlike wings and milky white pupilles eyes The female fiend looks around, seeing Sefer. She looks past Sefer and glares at Nathaniel The bartender seems displeased Laria stays where she is her hand hovering over the pomel of her rapier, unsure of whether to draw. The female fiend walks towards Nathaniel, her hips swaying sexily Suddenly she disappears from sight, appearing behind Nathaniel, tearing off his amulet and disappearing again only to reappear back near the other fiends Nathaniel seems stunned Nathaniel stands up and draws his two handed sword, which bursts into flames Sefer draws his giant scimitar, which bursts into flame. Laria almost jumps out of her skin in shock because she wasn't too far away from Nathaniel. Her heart looks like it's in her throat and the rapier is drawn now. Suddenly Trinity walks in, and stares coldly at the Succubus Sefer says, "Hey, Trin, good to see you..." Seeing Trinity, the Succubus orders her fiends to attack and disappears with a burst of flames Trinity draws her two silvery scimitars as she eyes the fiends Laria sees the others draw weapons but is unsure of what to do. She goes ahead and draws her main gauche and places herself closer to Sefer but out of reach of the flames. Nathaniel says, "Taste holy Vengeance foul creatures of the Abyss!" Sefer laughs. "Does she really expect these to do much on their own?" Laria looks at Sefer and asks, "What?" The bartender sighs "Not ANOTHER fight..." Sefer says, "These are minor fiends... weak. They don't stand a chance..." Laria says, "I was thinking in terms of their numbers and since when is any fiend minor or weak?" Sefer says, "You have a lot to learn..." Nathaniel 's eyes flare with a holy light as he approaches the unholy fiends There is a THUMP! on the floor behind Sefer. It would seem that Laria found this to be the final straw after being overwhelmed by the days events and has passed out on the floor. Four of the fiends twist around and face the nearby door, causing their mass to sway to and fro. They quickly leap at Trinity, with surprising speed considering their stature and mass, attempting to rake the teifling with their grimy claws. Not surprised to see this sudden attack, Trinity reacts with blinding speed, disembowling the lead fiend in a blink of an eye, and then removing its head from it's shoulders with the swipe from her second scimitar. Trinity then leaps back, but not quickly enough to avoid a claw from one of the tanar'ri, causing her to stumble backwards as she lands, almost falling if it where not for the wall behind supporting her. Almost simaltaneously, four other fiends leap at Nathan, trying to sink their claws into him as well. Nathaniel ignores the fiendish claws raking his flesh causing multiple scratch marks on his legs. He swings his huge two handed, flaming sword at the fiendish heads hoping to lop them off Nathaniel is bleeding from the wounds, however Small trickles of blood seem to rund down Nathan's legs, however, he seems completely unfaised by the damage Sefer uses one of his favorite tricks and causes himself to burst into flames before swinging his flaming scimitar through as many fiends as possible Nathaniel begins to glow with a brighter, holy light As the four other fiends leap at Sef, they seem to be only partially affected by the flames, singing their flesh as they too attempt to sink their wicked claws into their query The three remaining facing Trinity smile in glee as they lumber towards their wounded prey, taking a sadistic joy in stalking her. Trinity sees the tanar'ri approaching her, and then grins, leaping over their heads, and landing behind one of her stakers in a croach, she twist and raises from her position simultaneously, removing the creatures legs, then swiftly brings her second scimitar downward, spliting the creature's skull in twain.... However, raising so suddenly, her wounded leg gives way and she unceremoniously falls to the ground, thanking whatever gods that the remaining two fiends are still in shock from her sudden attack. The fiends clawing at Nathaniel begins to sink their wicked teeth into his legs, though one of them did not see his mighty swing approach. Moments later his head rolls on the floor in a pool of green ichor, though the others lowered their heads in time. Nathaniel holds his sword up high and begins to glow with an intense, holy light which is designed to burn the flesh of evil creatures As the claws of the dretches tear into Sefer, he cleaves one in half. Immeadiately after, he flies up, staying parallel to the ceiling so he has enough room while being out of the dretch's ranges, then aims another blow from above Trinity's, much like the fiend's skin begin to smolder in the holy light emited from Nathaniel's blade. The two tanar'ri in front of Trinity quickly turn to face her, but seeing her already rolling off to the side, their gazes fall upon the deva, and they to leap at him, clawing to knock his sword from his hand. As Trinity reaches a safe distance away, she kneels and there is a sudden flash of darkness, diming the holly light just enough to negate it's burning effect. Nathaniel is suddenly tackled by the onslaught of fiends, and his holy sword's flame dies as it falls from his hands. Nathaniel tries to fight off the fiends, but there are too many of top of him. The dretches begin to claw at Nathaniel's body en masse, causing many wounds over his body Nathaniel struggles to get up, but there are simply too many fiends on him and his wings are too constrained to allow flight. Instead, he begins grabbing dretches off of him and tossing them across the room, though avoiding hitting any innocent bystanders (who have mostly fled to other rooms anyway) Sefer creates a wall of fire between Nathaniel and the part of the room he's flinging dretches at, causing the dretches to be burned as they go through, and be burned again if they want to come back at him. The bartender yells "My Bar!!!!" Trinity giggles Trinity then stands up, viewing the scene, mumbling a few words. Briefly afterwards her body crackles with energy and the wound on her leg begins to seal itself until it is no more Nathaniel having tossed enough fiends off of him, he weakly stands leaning against a table. Holding out his hand, his sword flies to his grasp just in time to parry a claw attack from a dretch. The fiend's hand falls to the ground as his rist passes through the blade of the sword Nathaniel holds out his hand, pointing at the dretches and lets loose with a volley of magic missiles, which strike the dretches leaving smoking holes in them, though they continue to charge the celestial Nathaniel bleeds from many wounds, however, an observant spectator occasionally sees a trickle of blood flow back into the wound which it sprung from, sealing it closed as it reenters. Nathaniel swings his sword mightily at the remaining dretches, slicing one in two. The two halves of the fiend fall to the floor with a thump in a pool of it's own green ichor Deciding he's already burning the bar down anyway, Sefer tosses a fireball at the remaining dretches, leaving them little more than charred remains The bartender starts to cry Trinity begins giggling histarically As the flames of the wall of fire begin to die down, Trinity glances around the torched bar grinning, as well as the chared remains of the dretches and a handfull of unlucky patrons caught in the blast of the fireball, "Hmm, I prefer them a little less well done, but I will not complain." She quickly grabs a smoldering corpse of one of the former patrons, and quickly proceeds outside. Nathaniel gawks in amazement Sefer rolls his eyes Nathaniel says, "What manner of foul creature is she?" Sefer says, "Tiefling... *sigh*..." Nathaniel quickly points his hand at the direction of the blaze, and suddenly the room is filled with a chill arctic wind and sleet and rain begin to put out the flames Sefer says, "Why did you have to drop the temperature... it was begining to feel like home..." Nathaniel says, "Did you wish this poor innkeeper to lose his business?" The fires begin to die, filling the room with steam Sefer says, "No.. but I find this new climate very uncomfortable..." Nathaniel says, "I apologize.. it is necessary for but a brief time" Nathaniel rushes over to see the innocent casualties Nathaniel finding none left alive, gathers the dead in one area Nathaniel conjures a disc of force to place the bodies upon The bartender seems to be going into a nervious breakdown, not to mention the body of the girl who fainted at the beging of the battle still lies on the floor Nathaniel begins to gently place the dead on the floating disk Nathaniel says, "I must take these people to the temple to see if they can be helped.." Sefer applies fire to his wounds, which seems to speed his healing. All of Nathaniel's wounds have almost completely sealed themselves closed, however, he seems to stagger from time to time from the shock of so many wounds occuring at once, as well as from minor bloodloss Nathaniel says, "I must depart before their souls have gone too far from their bodies, Sefer please see to the survivors and aid them any way you can" Sefer says, "I cannot heal, but if you wish..." Sefer goes around helping people to there feet. Nathaniel leaves quickly, the disk closely behind him Sefer looks around and decides he should leave before the bartender comes to his senses. Noctos says, "What's going on? I saw the smoke..." Noctos stares at the destruction Noctos looks at the fiend's corpses Sefer says, "Yes... I think it prudent to leave before the bartender stops blubbering, so meet me at the soup if you want to talk." |
In this episode, Edgar and Trinity just happen to stumble upon the previous succubus, as well as some of her plans and mechinations. The two where seeking refuge and solice upon the rooftops within The Hive untill they where rudely interupted....
Viol walks around the corner followed by some dretches and manes |
After Lor and Trinity discover the succubus Viol has been using a human guise, calling herself Secem, the two track her through the City Courts, using stealth and invisibility to avoid detection untill they discover the fiend's purpose there....
City Court: Factol's Quarters The office of the current Factol of the Guvners, it's walls decorated with framed treaties or pictures of the courthouse. A large desk takes most of the room, the beautiful oak desktop closer to the ground then expected, and covered in piles of papers and scrolls. In front of it sit two chairs for guests, and one behind for the factol, all carved in spiral embroidery and covered in velvet cushions. A door beyond leads to the factol's living rooms, a crafted lock barring others from going there. Secem is quietly rummaging through drawers, as the factol is not here Secem silently "aahs" to herself as she find what she was looking for in a locked drawer Secem holds up a wand Trinity quietly watches, moving to the side, out of obvious view Secem says, "Only three more to go..." Secem chuckles silently Secem turns towards a nearby window Lor fades into view, watching Secem, and barks. "Halt" Fading into view, Trinity instantly whips out one of her invisibly bladed dirks, sending it flying towards the wand in Secem's hand The dirk flies towards the wand Sensing Danger, Secem quickly turns and sees the both of you. Too late, the dirk nicks the edge of the wand, knocking it from her hand to the floor. The dirk sticks into the wall with a soft 'thud' Secem says, "You again..." Trinity smiles warmly at at Secem Secem says, "Didn't I warn you before?" Secem says, "Or can you not read..." You say, "I worry not of your petty threats" Lor motions his hand towards the wand. It glows blue briefly before flying for Lor's hand. Trinity sticks her tongue out Secem says, "Give that back you bastard!" Lor looks at the wand and then at Secem. "Stealing from a Factol is quite a crime.. Breaking and entering too.." Trinity moves suddenly, and in a blur is on the other side of the room, retrieving her dirk Trinity advances upon Secem, and in a blink has slashed one of her dirks at Secem's face, and plunged her other towards her gut.... Secem attemps to dive out of the way, but is too slow. Both dirks score hits - one leaves a large gash across Secem's face and the other digs deeply into her stomach Secem's form melts away while she dives Secem Becomes Viol! Lor grips the wand in his hand and glares at Viol. He moves towards the window. Viol kneels on the floor while spitting blood Viol says, "You think you have me cornered, do you?" Viol holds her hands up above her head Bright red arcs of electricity form between her hands and strike a nearby wall Trinity takes a step back, blades at the ready Viol says, "Answer my summons!" You say, "A gate!" A large, dark form appears in the gateway Lor growls. "Gods." He strikes the window hard with his fist, shattering the glass. A large, 12 foot tall red fiend immolated in flames steps forth from the gate, stretching it's huge leathery wings Lor holds his hand out towards Trinity. "Lets go!" The Balor says, "Are these puny things bothering you, Viol?" Viol says, "Yes they are Master" Trinity eeps The Balor glares at Trinity and Lor Trinity moves to Lor's side in a blur, "Yes, that sounds like a good idea." She then takes his hand Lor puts an arm around Trinity's back. "Hold on tight" Trinity grabs Lor, "You hold on" Viol steps behind the Balor Trinity takes Lor into her arms, with seemingly unnatural strength.... Lor starts to reach up as if to cast a spell, then looks just plain confused, and wraps his arms around Trinity. The Balor charges across the room, knocking over the desk. His body flames flare up brightly as he lunges for you both Trinity quickly leaps out the window, Lor in her arms, landing in the street below, crouched catlike as she lands
Lady's Ward: Guvner's Mile This long road zig-zags though the Lady's Ward, neat signposts at every corner. Elaborate buildings, some home to affluent businesses, line the road, many with decorative fences encircling them. Partway down the street, the road widens to make way for the gigantic pillared City Courthouse, all slightly grayed marble and limestone. In the street just outside, a mass of people obscures even the cobblestones themselves, everyone from detainees to advocates to merchants and general passers-by making their way through. Despite the seemingly chaotic jumble, a number of guards posted by the Courthouse seem to keep the crowd flowing well. Above Sigil, the sky is bright, but hazy with slight brown smog. You hear a loud crash, and pieces of the outside wall fall to the street below The Balor's angry head stares at you from the window Trinity sticks her tongue out as she dodges debrie The balor begins tearing the window apart to fit it's massive frame through it Lor gets to his feet and tugs at Trinity. "Lets go!" You say, "Yes!" Shouts can be heard from all around, as well as inside the building Balor is tearing his way through the window The yell of guards can be heard inside the Faction headquarters You say, "Um, Lor, shall we relocate?" Suddenly a guard is flung out through the window and lands near you with a sickening 'crunch' Lor says, "Lets" Three more guards are flung out the window, only to die from the impact on the ground below Trinity has already started running down the street, holding Lor's hand Lor runs off with her...
Chaos Soup: Offices The door you just past trough lead to the all purpose office of the "Chaos Soup". The walls are colored with a multitude of meaningless paintings, except for a board where numerous notes, adds and warrants are pinned. In the middle of it all is a wooden table surrounded by used chairs. There is a specific one for every member and a lot of others for visitors, who are always welcomed. A rocking chair stands next to a bookshelf, fulled of books, and a small table, all of them same soft wood. In the far left corner, a door blocks the way to the second floor, where the members rests. On the far right, another black door stands with the word 'Meeting Room' on it. Between the two doors is a bar, incrusted in the wall. Trinity enters the Soup, seeming barely winded You say, "You alright?" Lor seems slightly more winded, but not bad. "Yeah..." You say, "Can you figure out what that wand is?" Lor says, "Not here. Lets get out of Sigil for now." You say, "To Automata?" Lor says, "Thats fine." You say, "Come on then" Lor follows you You say, "Now do you see how dangerous she is?" Lor says, "Yes, Could we?"
The Undercity A sprawling mass of underground caverns leading into this main one, the Undercity of Automata is a tumor of crime and anarchy that keeps the city above from slipping over to Mechanus. All sorts of contraband, weaponry, and magic can be purchased freely in the Undercity, though those marked by the Modrons from the main entrance are regarded skeptically by the city's more permanent inhabitents. Damp and loud with chaos and barmy music, the Undercity is ruled by a mysterious counter-organization of the Council of Order: the Council of Anarchy. You say, "Here we go" Lor smiles a bit and finds a quiet cavern to sit in. He reaches behind him and takes out the wand. It's a plain silver rod with an arcane word inscribed at the base. Lor smirks slightly, dwelling on the events. "See if I find you a home closer to work now.." Trinity giggles You say, "Yes, the prisons" Trinity grins Lor grins back and nods Lor puts the wand away. "I have to get this back to the Factol" You say, "What is it?" Lor says, "Its a wand. And it belongs to him" You say, "And if he gets it back before we corner Viol, won't she just get it at a later date?" Lor says, "How are we supposed to be able to corner Viol without her gating in that balor?" Lor says, "I can get special shackles but I doubt she'll let me put them on her.." You say, "I have a special item, I should of remembered it...." Lor says, "What is it?" You say, "It is called a Nullstone" You say, "Thanurel created it" Lor grins a bit and puts his arm around your shoulders. "Yes, that would have been helpful dear" You say, "It cancels magical movement in the immediate area" Lor says, "Such as a gate?" You say, "And portals, everything" Lor nods his head. "Next time then." Lor says, "Any ideas?" Trinity grins as she takes the Nullstone from her pouch, it hovers in front of her Lor smiles. "Looks like it'll do" You say, "Can you identify that wand?" Lor says, "I could, yes" You say, "Can you now?" Lor says, "It would take too long. I'll do it tomorrow when I wake." Trinity nods You say, "What now?" Trinity takes the Nullstone and puts it away Lor says, "What did she say when she took this? Four more to go?" You say, "I am not sure" You say, "I think we should find out though" Lor says, "We should trap Viol and find out whats going on." Lor says, "How long does your Nullstone last?" You say, "As long as I have it activated" Lor nods. "Good. Tomorrow I'll get some special shackles... we'll get some information out of her." |
For this brief interlude, Trinity has taken on the guise of Shayalandara Brooks, a Mercykiller assigned to assist Lor in the capture of Viol. Also in this time Factol Hashkar contacted the Mercykillers, permitting Lor to retain custody of the wand until Viol has been brought to justice, and expressing a desire for Lor to personaly undertake the apprehension of said criminal. A justiciar warrant and shifter manacles where promptly apointed to Lor, and it was also at this time that Shay was ordered to assist.
Lor's House The inside of the house seems much more spacious than it seemed from outside. The carpet is a deep red and soft. It opens up right into a large livingroom with a big fireplace. A stairway leads upstairs to the bedroom and a doorway to the right of the oustide door goes to a kitchen. The fire casts a bright light around the room but leaves darkened corners, making it moody. The decoration mostly conists of various oddities, some ornate weapons, books lying about. The place is almost never clean. The bedroom has a window that lets in light from outside and gives a nice view of the city, slightly elevated. The room has a big, soft bed to complete the house. Shay nods to Lor as he enters the house You say, "Sir" Lor nods his head. "Hello Miss Brooks. I see you let yourself in.." You say, "I hope you don't mind sir" Lor lays his cloak on the back of one of the chairs and shakes his head. "No, its alright." He walks over to the fireplace and kneels in front of it. You say, "Is there any progress with this Viol? We both know how dangerous she is" You say, "In addition, has that Heregul you mentioned attempted to interfere with justice once again?" Lor says, "I was hoping she would come to me since I have something she wants, but it looks like we may have to go get her. Which is just as well... I think I saw him in the Green Mill, but he didn't do anything." You say, "You refer to that wand which was aprehanded by yourself from her, have you discovered it's enchantment by chance?" Lor slides his hand under the wood in the fire wood for a moment. In seconds smoke appears and then the smaller sticks start to catch under the larger logs. He takes his hand back out and goes to sit in a chair. "Yes that. And yes I have." You say, "Have you determined why she would want such an item? She went to an awfull lot of trouble to get it...." Lor shakes his head. "I've been watching Harmonium reports about other thefts and thus far there hasn't been much that turned out to be anything like this. If she went after another item, it might start to make sense. She might be collecting wands, or items of this particular enchantment... This doesn't appear special enough to warrant a succubus' attention. Perhaps she is attempting to steal something from every Factol... but that doesnt seem like thats it either. You say, "Did she not mention that there was only a handfull or more she needed? I believe you mentioned that in the report, did you not?" Lor says, "She said four more to go, or something to that effect" You say, "So I doubt it would be something from every Factol, since no other such crimes have been reported" You say, "Has the balor that was summoned been identified?" You say, "There where certainly enough witnesses...." Lor shakes his head. "We don't exactly have a record of every balor. As far as I can tell, that was the first time she needed to bring him to Sigil. You say, "To gate him to that location he would of had to of already been in Sigil, and it was probably her master, the one she was stealing the object for" Lor says, "She called him Master." Shay nods, "And if these items are for him, then I am sure he can locate another pawn to do his work for him if Viol fails" Lor says, "Then why would he have personally come to her aid and not let her be caught? I think the two are close." Shay nods again, "Yes, that sounds reasonable" Lor says, "I'd like to catch her and see what we can get out of her." You say, "Perhaps justice can be served upon the balor after his tarrier has been aprehended then" Lor says, "Aye" |
Still under the guise of Shayalandara, this scene takes place several days after the justicar warrent has been obtained...
Lor's House The inside of the house seems much more spacious than it seemed from outside. The carpet is a deep red and soft. It opens up right into a large livingroom with a big fireplace. A stairway leads upstairs to the bedroom and a doorway to the right of the oustide door goes to a kitchen. The fire casts a bright light around the room but leaves darkened corners, making it moody. The decoration mostly conists of various oddities, some ornate weapons, books lying about. The place is almost never clean. The bedroom has a window that lets in light from outside and gives a nice view of the city, slightly elevated. The room has a big, soft bed to complete the house. You say, "Sir" Lor stands up quite suddenly. "She's near..." You say, "Let us find her then" You say, "You lead the way sir" Lor nods his head, takes his cloak and heads outside, Shay quickly following.
Hive Ward: Slags The air is incredibly still here in the Slags, and a very distinct smell of cinnamon fills the lungs. There isn't a person in sighe here... the most dangerous place in Sigil, inhabited by the elusive Kadyx, an unknown and unique creature supposedly pseudo-Tanar'ric in nature. Uneasiness permiates from the very ground—ashy, rockstrewn, smashed cobbles, riddled with crumbling pillars of basalt. A deep pit has formed in the ground, collapsed in upon itself. Chunky bits of rubble indicate that one could 'climb down' into the pit.. whether or not one could climb back out would be a different story... Heavy fog and deep, dark grey skies make it hard to see in the gloom. Viol is currently rummaging through the contents of a large, black metal crate A grotesque, gaunt babau tanar'ri with glowing red eyes and wickedly clawed hands stands by Viol. He wields a long, barbed spear which drips with a vile red substance from it's tip. The same disgusting substance seems to be constantly oozing out of every pore of this disgusting creature. Vlaxus says, "Hey!" Viol turns around Lor walks in slowly with Shay. You say, "What do we have here" Vlaxus readies his spear You say, "The infamous Viol I presume" Vlaxus says, "Back off mortal, unless you want me to run you through" Viol is approximately 100 yards away Vlaxus is approaching, much closer Viol says, "Sod off berks, unless you want to be written into the dead book" You say, "Give yourself up now, or we will have the pleasure of executing you immediately" Lor points at Viol. "I am here to take you in for your crimes. Surrender or I will mete out punishment myself." Viol says, "Go to Baator. This is boring me already. Vlaxus, kill them, I have work to do" Vlaxus snarls viciously, dripping red acid Shay moves in front of Lor Lor glares at Vlaxus. "If you impede my justice you shall suffer the same fate as her." Vlaxus says, "It's been so long since I've eaten Mercykiller... mmm... Mercykiller..." Shay removes what appears to be a palm-sized crystal sphere Vlaxus says, "Pike your sodding Justice. It won't save you here" Vlaxus charges, speartip aimed at Shay Shay crouches low as the fiend charges, and as he is almost upon her she immediately stands and throws the crystal at him, and attempts to twist out of the path of the spear while remaining inbetween the fiend and Lor.... The spell crystal hits the fiend in the chest - and shatters. The fiend, sensing the crystal becomes enraged and plunges his spear down at Shay, who rolled out of the way just in time to avoid harm, but not to avoid the spear tip from piercing her cloak, tearing a hole as well as burning several more from the acidic blade. You say, "I supose I am to see my taylor yet again...." Lor moves on the other side of the charging fiend and runs a short ways towards the Succubus before turning towards the Babau. Lor raises his hand and a nasty little green bolt apppears. He moves his hand forward and it hurls its way towards the Babau. The arrow strikes the babau and dissolves, with no apparent effect Lor growls Viol seeing the Mercykiller run towards her, fades from sight Shay attempts to slam another crystal into the Babau's face, this one containing what appears to be a miniature lemure. She immediately attempts to hop back out of the fiend's reach Caught unaware, the crystal sphere shatters in the babau's face, releacing a lemure upon the babau. Meanwhile, the babau, furious that it did not kill this upstart mortal with a single blow, plunges it's spear towards Shay's chest Before the spear can ever hit it's mark however, a large bolt of flame shoots forth from the sky, striking the babau and knocking it to the ground-singed and smoking. From above, you can hear a loud battle cry Nathaniel has arrived. Lor, suprised, looks up In the Sky, you see Nathaniel—the Movanic Deva, flying down towards you You say, "Um, what about that invisible succubus up there Mr Deva?" Lor says, "I want her alive." You say, "I might add, she is not very pleased at you entrence good sir" In mid-air, Viol becomes visible as a bolt of electricity shoots forth from a wand she holds in her hand The Lightning strikes Nathaniel with no effect You say, "She certainly has a thing with wands" Shay walks to Lor's side Lor takes a scroll from his belt and looks up at the Succubus. He reads it, his voice rising in volume. His hand glows red before a red beam of light strikes the succubus... the Red Beam strikes viol Viol suddenly cannot move, and begins to plummet towards the ground Viol hits the ground with a sickening 'thud' You hear the sound of many bones breaking Shay smiles, and moves toward the cripled body Shay removes a pair of shifters' manacles Viol whispers, "You don't want to do that friend.. You really don't." Viol whispers, "I can give you many things..." Viol whispers, "Power.. Jink.. magic" Vlaxus, seeing the Celestial flies up into the air to attack The Babau rises into the air, clawing at the Lemure which is oozing on it's head and upper torso. The Lemure seems to be completely ignoring the acid and the clawing, focusing on tearing the face of the Babau to pieces Shay grins up at the babau's plight Nathaniel, seeing two fiends locked in combat, holds out his hand and a white blast of energy strikes the two fiends, burning both of them with a holy, purifying light The Babau screams in pain as the holy light strikes his body Shay sniffs at the demise of her lemure Lor nods to Shayalandara. "Would you do the honors of cuffing her?" Shay shrugs, advancing further towards Viol The scorched pieces of fiends begins to rain from the sky Shay shackles the succubus, then looks towards Lor, "I don't supose you have a Tenser's floating disc memorized?" Lor says, "No, but there's no harm in seeing if levitation will work..." Vlaxus points a finger at Nathaniel The Holy light suddenly ceases Viol says, "If you let me go, I can promise you power beyond your wildest dreams" Lor casts levitation at Viol and shakes his head after. "You're going away for a long long time Viol." Viol says, "Have it your way." Shay only grins A dozen yards away or so, a swirling gate appears Shay sighs Shay removes an invisible bladed dirk, and slides it into Viol's throat The Balor steps out of the gate Unable to move, Viol cannot even spit up any blood. Red liquid pours forth from her throat, most of it flowing down into her lungs Shay grins in satisfaction You say, "Lor, go to the Prison, now!" Balor looks around Balor looks at Viol Balor says, "Serves you right, bitch." Lor curses and grabs Shay's shoulder. "Lets go!" Balor says, "Wait!" Lor stops and blinks Shay grabs the succubus's corpse Lor looks at the Balor You say, "Yes?" Balor says, "She has something I want. It's useless to you" Shay looks extremely nervous Lor says, "What is it?" You say, "Can we retain her body?" Lor does a fair job of hiding his own nervousness. Balor says, "You can do whatever you want with the remains of that whore" Lor says, "What item is it?" Balor says, "I just want the small coffer in her belt pouch" Shay places the body on the ground, taking a step backwards Shay decides to take this opportunity to search Viol Shay removes a lead coffer from a bag You say, "This is it sir?" Balor says, "Yes," Shay shakes a little bit Balor walks over and holds out his flaming hand You say, "Um, well, here you are...." Balor chuckles as he takes the coffer Shay drops it in his hand, shacking uncontrolably Balor says, "you were stupid to think you could control me forever, Violanthaniona" Shay stumbles backwards Lor waves Shay on back Balor turns to both of you Lor looks up at the Balor You say, "Yes...." Balor says, "Tell you what, you help that deva kill the babau up there, and I'll tell you what I know about Viol." Shay turns to Lor, "You have a flight spell you can cast upon me?" Lor turns his head to look at the two, not sure he heard that right... but he nods his head and he nods to Shay. "Yes, thats what I was about to do." Lor raises both his hands and puts one on each of Shay's shoulders, granting her the ability to fly. Balor walks over to a pile of rubble and sits down on it Shay draws what seems to be two dirks, but appearently bladeless Shay grins as she slowly, at first, drifts into the air Lor kneels down next to Viol and checks to see what's left on her, if anything... like that wand. Some of the rubble begins to burn as the Balor sits on it In the air, you can see Nathaniel (weaponless) grappling with the babau, who's spear has fallen to the ground Lor kicks at the wand in Viol's hand to get it out and inspects it, always careful of magic items. He doesn't yet touch it. Lor takes the wand and puts in his belt at his side. Shay quietly glides up behind the babau, seeking to avoid his attention Shay attempts a swoop from slightly above the babau and to his rear, aiming to plant her two dirks inbetween the fiend's shoulder blades, making sure she keeps a strong grip on her blades in case something should occur Shay's cloak flutters in the breeze Nathaniel, seeing you come down holds the fiend still for a moment to allow your blades to strike The dirks hit their mark, sinking into the skeletal babau's shoulder blades. The Babau, enraged turns to see it's new attacker. Nathaniel takes that oppertunity to punch the Babau in the face Shay quickly twist the dirks within the wound, grining Lor takes a knee beside Viol and mutters to her. "You broke the law and escaped Justice. Now you have payed the price and Justice has been served. May your soul rest in peace." He stands to watch the battle. The Babau reels from the blow, and suddenly plumets to the ground, dirks still embedded Lor turns back to the Balor. "Looks like he's out.." Shay quickly swoops down to retrieve her blades from the fiend's back Balor says, "Alright. Pay attention, I hate repeating myself" Lor says, "Aye" Nathaniel swoops down, and notices the Balor Balor looks to the celestial Lor looks at Nathaniel. "Dont." Balor says, "Don't even think about it. You couldn't." Nathaniel looks rather wounded Balor says, "You attack me, you die. You don't, you live and I don't kill you. Maybe." Lor says, "Thank you for your help sir." Lor nods to the deva Nathaniel says, "No Problem.. I was flying overhead and I noticed you were in trouble" You say, "Wait sir deva" Lor glances at Shay, then looks at the Balor. "Go on." Shay motions for him to approach Balor says, "Viol was a cunning little bitch, she was one of my better creations." Lor nods his head and puts his hands behind his back, watching the fiend. Nathaniel approaches Shay Shay holds an amulet out to the deva, "Justice has been served, I believe this is yours." Nathaniel brightens as he sees his amulet "Thank you..." Shay nods at the deva You say, "Be well, and we who serve justice appreciate your assistance" Shay smiles slightly Nathaniel puts on his amulet Balor says, "Viol was plotting against me since she was spawned.. but that's no surprise, is it?" Lor shakes his head slightly, deciding its best to simply agree. Balor says, "She didn't stand a deva's chance, until she got this..." he holds up the coffer. Lor says, "What is it?" Balor opens the coffer Inside is a small, black sphere. It looks rather plain Lor takes a step forward to look at it, nodding a bit Balor says, "Doesn't look like much. But if you were a fiend you would be under my control just by looking at it." Balor says, "Using this, I ruled an entire Abyssal layer. I was on my way to becoming a lord" Balor says, "Then that bitch stole it from me" Lor says, "I see. Was the wand of anti-magic she stole from the Factol and the other items she wanted part of her preparation to destroy you?" Balor says, "She didn't stand a chance" Lor says, "I know... but was that why she was taking items?" Balor says, "You think it's pretty odd that I'm telling you all this" Balor says, "But I'm actually going to let you live" Lor smiles slightly, "Thats always nice to hear.." Balor says, "That way you can tell others about me. Word will get around. Those miserable wretches that turned on me will know their time is coming" Lor nods his head. "Alright." Shay slits the babau's throat casually, smiling, before cleaning her blades with her cloak, creating more acidic holes and resheathing the blades. She then approaches Lor's side Lor points to the shackles on Viol's wrists, and looks at Shay. You say, "And a common name everyone will recognize you by?" Balor says, "Tell as many people as you can. Don't worry, I won't be returning to your precious city again in your lifetime. My name is Cranthus." Shay nods, then immediately retrieves the shackles, putting them away once again Lor looks back to the Balor and nods. "Will do... before you go will you answer that question?" Balor says, "Viol kept a small house next to a sewing shop in the Lower Ward. There's a portal there to the Abyss. It's probably all there." Balor looks to the Celestial Balor says, "You're lucky I'm in a hurry" Lor nods his head and takes a step back. "Enjoy your sphere Cranthus." Balor disappears in a burst of flames Nathaniel's wounds don't seem to be closing Shay looks at Nathan, "I was under the belief.... ah, the acid" Lor looks towards the deva. "If you'll come with me, the priests in the prisons will do what they can to help your condition." Nathaniel holds his hand to his wounds and his hand begins to glow. His wounds heal. Lor smiles a bit. "Okay" Nathaniel says, "Thank you kind sir, but that will not be necessary" Lor says, "I wish you luck in your travels and thank you once again." Nathaniel heals himself once again to close the rest of the wounds Shay swoops over to Viol, and grins down at her, before scooping her body up, slinging the corpse over a shoulder Nathaniel says, "May the powers of goodness shine their fortunes upon you. You have done the multiverse good this day to rid it of this foul creature" You say, "Shall we return to the prison sir?" You say, "Sir deva, will you permit me an inquery?" Nathaniel says, "I will" You say, "What is that amulet of yours?" Lor smiles and nods to Shayalandara. "Only long enough to hand the body to someone to take it to the mortuary and make sure the Factol is aware of my vow being fulfilled." Nathaniel says, "It grants me several magical powers in my quest to rid the multiverse of evil. It was around my neck when I was created-it is a part of me" Shay nods and grins at Lor, "Of course" Lor says, "Shall we?" You say, "Are you aware of why she would need it?" Shay looks a little puzzled Lor says, "We may find that answer in her house." Nathaniel says, "I have no clue, perhaps she needed something with holy powers to destroy the Balor" You say, "Thank you, we must report now, farewell" Nathaniel says, "farewell, both of you." Shay floats to Lor's side carrying Viol over her shoulder You say, "You are aware this ends my charge with you sir" Lor looks at Shay and nods his head slightly. "You were a lot of help." Lor says, "Lets get this body out of here though."
Lower Ward: Brandy Street A gritty haze of smoke has settled over the buildings here, laying a fine tracing of ash on window ledges and roofs. The simple, plain abodes are wedged firmly together, jostling for the little space left; many of them have had second or third stories added, looming over the dirt street. The smokestacks of the Foundry belch out smoke from blocks away, but the more noticable feature here is the stretch of rubble-laden ground, untouched by even the most frenetic builders. In the midst of this destruction can be seen the ruins of a large building, a mere hundred yards away. Above Sigil, the sky is bright, but hazy with slight brown smog. After depositing Viol's corpse at the prison, Lor and Shay proceed to Viol kip. They find a regular looking house, though the front door has been blasted to pieces. Shay piers in through the blasted door Lor approaches cautiously. You say, "Hello? Anyone home?" You hear the sound of breaking glass inside Lor growls and draws his dagger. "Looters?" Shay sighs Lor steps inside slowly. You say, "This sounds like a job for the Harmonium sir" Lor says, "The harmonium comes to the Lower ward only slightly more than the Hive." Inside you can hear someone cursing You say, "Sir" Lor says, "What?" You say, "Perhaps we should enter a little more stealthfully this time...." Lor thinks a moment. He touches Shay's shoulder and she vanishes from sight. "Go in first. Aid me if I need it." Lor keeps his hand on Shay's shoulder so he knows when she's gone inside. Shay creeps into the house, looking about for the intruders
Viol's House This is a rather ordinary, somewhat empty house. There is no furniture to speak of save a single table, and it has only one floor. Hidden in the shadows of one room is a small chest. In the main room on the table are several notebooks, a few odds and ends which look like spell components, and a small coffer. A 6 foot tall green humanoid with a long green tail is tearing apart the walls, seemingly looking for secret compartments. He has moist scaly skin, and is dressed in green armor and wields a large, wicked looking glaive. His face is covered in a disgusting looking beard which looks stiff and sharp, and very unlike normal hair. Symbols of Baator adorn his armor and clothing. Grank has not noticed you Lor creeps in slowly after he feels Shay walk in. His hand goes back down to his side and he glances around the room for a moment. Grank is poking his glaive into the walls, tearing apart the plaster Shay whispers to Lor, "Let us see what he is looking for before doing anything" Grank says, "ARGH! Where is it?" Lor moves quietly to a dark part of the room nearby the door. Shay enters the room the fiend is in, keeping a safe distance from him however Grank says, "Viol you Erinyes whore! Where is it?" Lor decides he knows what the Barbezu is looking for, but still waits. Grank jams his Glaive into the wall in frustration and leaves it there Lor ducks into his dark corner Grank kicks a wall, leaving a small hole A cranium rat scurries out Grank flops down on the floor, leaning against the wall Grank mumbles to himself Lor steps into the doorway again and leans against it lightly. "Your friend seems to have betrayed you" Grank jumps to his feet in an instant, looking at the doorway Shay moves inbetween Lor and the fiend Grank looks at his glaive, which is closer to Lor that to himself Grank says, "Who you mean?" Shay moves to the glaive in the wall Lor fingers his dagger idly. "You know who I mean. She went by Viol" it is a greensteel glaive, the blade covered in wicked looked teeth Grank says, "The Erinyes bitch.." Grank says, "How she betray me?" Shay attempts to yank the glaive from the wall It comes out with a little effort Lor says, "You dont see the item here do you? I think she found it would be more useful to herself." Grank says, "She promise promotion.." Grank says, "Instead she control me" Shay backs away a bit from the fiend, the glaive still visible Grank says, "But now control gone.. Grank kill the bitch" Grank says, "Where's my glaive goin?" Grank steps foreward Lor says, "Sure that's wise? I thought I'd bring it over here where its safer." Lor says, "One look at that thing and you'll be hers. You dont want that do you?" Shay stops moving a nice distance in front of Lor Grank says, "If I get it.. I control. I get promoted fast" Lor motions the blade, as if he were telekenically controlling it, to lay on the ground at his feet. Lor says, "If you dont get it, she uses you and every one else to get herself promoted." The glaive finally comes to a rest at Lor's feet Grank says, "No.. I get. I control Icingdeath" Grank says, "I kill Viol" Lor shakes his head. He rests his foot on the Glaive. "She tried to turn stag." Shay moves, once again, to a short distance in front of Lor Grank says, "Erinyes turn stag? No.. they controlled by.." Grank looks around cautiously Grank says, "Dark Eight..." Lor says, "You dont get it do you?" Grank says, "I get it.. Viol's a bitch and she's gonna die!" Grank says, "Then I take sphere" Lor says, "She sold Icingdeath." Grank looks confused The word "Bamazol" is softly whispered from within the room Grank looks around, nervously Grank says, "B...Bamazoll?" Lor glances around at the sound of the voice. Lor stares at Grank quietly a moment. Grank says, "Lord Bamazoll control Viol?" Lor says, "Yes." Grank looks very nervous now Lor says, "I'd either forget about it or go find who has it now... it's not here." Grank looks at his glaive, then at a window Grank says, "how you know all this?" Lor smiles slightly and shakes his head. "I'm just a privaleged individual. Go now before one of Bamazoll's agents comes looking for Viol. The whisper is heard once again, this time closer to Grank, "He is watching...." Grank begins to sweat Grank rushes over to his glaive Lor stands out of the way of the door and off the glaive Grank picks up his weapon and rushes out the door Shay is smiling as she fades back into view Lor smiles to himself and waits for Grank to be gone completely before he laughs a bit. "Oh that was fun. Okay. He was probably singleminded in his search. Lets see if there's anything." You say, "That was amusing" Lor points to the coffer on the table. "He ignored that..." You say, "Hold on" Shay aproaches the coffer and prods it with her dirk Lor keeps a safe distance. He picks up a notebook and starts to flip through it. The coffer does nothing The notebook seems to be a diary of sorts Shay examines the coffer more closely, picking it up It is a lead coffer, with no lock. Shay attempts to open it As you open the coffer, you hear a soft hissing sound The smell of burnt almonds fills the air You say, "Lor, take a greater distance please" Shay examines the inside of the coffer Lor pockets the book and backs slowly away. Inside the coffer is what looks to be a book, but it is very tiny-only about 1 inch by 2 inches Lor says, "Turn the box over, let it drop out." Shay removes the book Shay throws the coffer into the room where the barbazu was Lor takes another book and looks up as Shay throws it. "What's wrong?" The poison gas dissipates within a few minutes Shay hands Lor the tiny book, "Maybe a dispell would help" Shay moves to the small chest she noticed Lor pockets that book as well to do it later. He follows her over to the chest. The chest is closed and locked You say, "Watch from outside the room please" Lor nods slightly and goes back to the doorway. Shay attepmts to force the lock with her dirk It is a good quality lock, apparently made of Greensteel Shay flips the chest around to examine the hinges The hinges seem made of normal iron Lor says, "Can you carry it?" Shay begins her attempt to dismantle the hinges You say, "Give me a moment" Lor nods. He flips through the next notebook he found. It takes you a few minutes, but by forcing and prodding you eventually get the hinges weak enough to break off The notebook contains information about an area of the Abyss known as Death's Maw. The layer no longer has an Abyssal Lord since it was suddenly frozen over by the wrath of some long forgotten power millennia ago. It explains how all the tanar'ri were instantly frozen under miles of ice, and how the layer is cold and uninhabited The hinges are off Lor looks up to Shay to check on her progress. "Dont open it" Lor waves Shay to come to him. Shay nods, going to his side. Lor motions, casting a simple spell to lift the lid off the chest while he and shay take cover. As the lid opens, a blast of cold, icy air shoots forth from the chest. If anyone was standing in front of it, it surely would have frozen them solid. Lor's brows lift and he smiles at Shay. "You're welcome." You say, "That is why I was opening it from the rear sir" Lor says, "It could have easily been anything else... go on." Shay moves to the now open chest, examining it's contents It contains several large rolled up pieces of what seems to be flesh Lor looks around for any more books. That is all the chest contains Shay takes one out and examines it more closely Written on the flesh in what looks to be blood, are maps Maps of the frozen Abyssal Layer Most odd however, is that one of the maps shows a Baatezu encampment Lor says, "Lets gather everything and go back to my place and try to figure it all out." Shay takes the various maps, secreting them away You say, "Can you do something for that tiny book immediately?" Lor opens his scroll case and looks through it to see if he can find his scroll for Dispel Magic. He removes it and slides the rest back in. Shay examines the chest further You find that the chest has a false bottom, and hidden underneath is another book-bound in flesh Lor sets the tiny book on the table and steps back. He reads the scroll and casts the spell at the book. As the dispelling takes hold, the book suddenly enlarges very quickly to the size of a regular book Lor holds up the book and smiles. "Tada." Lor examines the tiny book turned large. The enlarged book seems to be a journal of sorts Shay takes the book out of the bottom, examinging it's contents The flesh-bound book is a spellbook Shay walks over to Lor Lor looks at Shay and the book she's found. He stacks all the books and watches her come over. You say, "How about we trade, this will be more usefull to you" You say, "I recognize it as a spellbook" Lor looks at the book. "What do you want?" You say, "May I see the book you enlarged?" Lor hands it over. It is Viol's journal Lor takes the spell book, and definately doesn't open it. He stacks it with the rest. "Shall we?" You say, "Perhaps we should now relocate to your abode sir" Lor takes his cloak off and wraps up all the books in it, putting them over his shoulder. Lor heads out |
After finishing up with the Mercykiller business, Trinity decided to take a portal to Dis to learn more of Icingdeath. To remain on the safe side, she was still using the assumed form of Shayalandera. After digging around for a couple of days she was finally able to track down one of the gelegon's minions.. A spinagon known as RatStabber.
Dis: A Quiet Street Office buildings choke the streets here, with city clerks wandering about nervously and silently going about their jobs, so as not to attract the idle attention of a passing slave driver. The Iron Tower seems further than it was a few moments ago... but that may be just the heat of the city. The waves of heat rise from the lead streets in such waves here as to distort distances and perception. The street seems to curve towards the tower, but with every step, everything seems to instead move further away. RatStabber is currently pestering a small human girl RatStabber giggles in a high pitched voice RatStabber says, "Come on work harder!" The human girl is taking a wall apart with her bare hands Shay approaches RatStabber, then looks him up and down RatStabber pokes the girl with his small pitchfork You say, "You RatStabber?" RatStabber turns to you RatStabber says, "Why ain't you working? get back to work!" Shay raises an eyebrow You say, "I heard You are under the employment of one Icingdeath" RatStabber says, "how'd you come across that screed?" You say, "Is it true or not?" RatStabber says, "What's it to you, berk?" You say, "If yes, then we may be able to come to a mutually beneficial agreement" RatStabber wrings his hands You say, "If no, then it is your loss berk" RatStabber says, "Beneficial you say?" You say, "Did I stutter?" RatStabber says, "Yeah" RatStabber says, "I works for Icingdeath" You say, "Shall we go someplace with less prying ears and eyes?" RatStabber says, "I know *just* the place.." RatStabber pokes the girl Shay glares coldly at the little girl, "You know better then to try and run away" RatStabber says, "you stop working, I get Hell Hounds to eat your guts you sodding little wench" RatStabber says, "Follow me" Shay nods and follows
Dis: Vacant Building This building is relatively intact, although a few holes poke through the walls at irregular intervals, giving you a view of the fiends and petitioners forever toiling out in the streets. Although you might think that this would be an ideal place for squatters, none are evident. In fact, the place seems totally empty. RatStabber wrings his hands together RatStabber says, "So what you got in mind?" You say, "You aware of where He is?" RatStabber says, "Course" You say, "Are you able to contact a higher up of his?" RatStabber says, "Higher up, you gotta be kidding berk. You don't go over your high-up's head, even a sodding barmy knows that" You say, "Is your high up in the Abyss with Him?" RatStabber's ears perk up RatStabber says, "How U know about that, berk?" You say, "I told you, I want to make a deal which will be mutually beneficial to everyone" RatStabber says, "My High up's in there with 'em ya" RatStabber says, "Now you tell me the dark of what you got planned" You say, "But to do that, I need to speak with someone closer to Him" Shay shakes her head RatStabber says, "Well I ain't about to go lann on the chant of Icingdeath's darks to just any cutter who walks in here.. i gotta know what I'm getting into" You say, "You tell your high up you found someone with usefull information, and if you are lucky, he may promote you once he learns of my plans, green?" RatStabber ponders for a moment RatStabber says, "And if you screw up, and he doesn't like yer plans?" You say, "I already proved I know more then alot of baatezu, at the very least He will be interested how I learned that...." RatStabber says, "Ya, you'z got a point." You say, "How long until I may speak with one higher up?" RatStabber says, "Well you'd gotta go to the abyss" You say, "I will not get a warm welcome there without consent" RatStabber says, "Hey, it's not like I can write you an invitation or nothin.. I'd have to go with ya" You say, "I believe the expresion is, "Shoot first, ask questions later" You say, "You know the portal there?" RatStabber says, "No" RatStabber says, "That's high-up's dark" RatStabber says, "I teleport there" You say, "Can you teleport me as well, or just yourself?" RatStabber says, "I cans bring ya" You say, "Shall we then?" RatStabber holds out his hand Shay takes his hands POP!
A sudden blast of frigid air hits you as you appear several dozen feet in the air above an arctic waste.
After some time....
Chaos Soup: Offices The door you just past trough lead to the all purpose office of the "Chaos Soup". The walls are colored with a multitude of meaningless paintings, except for a board where numerous notes, adds and warrants are pinned. In the middle of it all is a wooden table surrounded by used chairs. There is a specific one for every member and a lot of others for visitors, who are always welcomed. A rocking chair stands next to a bookshelf, fulled of books, and a small table, all of them same soft wood. In the far left corner, a door blocks the way to the second floor, where the members rests. On the far right, another black door stands with the word 'Meeting Room' on it. Between the two doors is a bar, incrusted in the wall. There is a bright flash of pure white light, and once sigth is regained, you see Shay standing in front of the bookshelf, facing the room. Shay then removes a hat from her head, placing it within a pouch. When she does so her disguise fades away and you once again see Trinity. Trinity then takes a seat in her rocking chair, swaying in it gently Harclavian enters the Soup via the front door. Harclavian studies the Bulletin Board. The Room fills with a soft blue light Harclavian stops in and considers the board of announcements and statements. A high pitched buzzing noise appears for a brief instant and there is a bright flash of light. Trinity stands Standing in the room is a tall, skinny blue figure Blue_Figure says, "I assume you have them." Harclavian eyes the bright flash of light and steps back, merely watching. Trinity nods and hands the figure a scroll You say, "can we discuss my payment more privately?" Blue_Figure says, "yes" You say, "Follow me then...."
Chaos Soup: Meeting Area The stairs behind the door lead to the basement of the Chaos Soup, where is placed the meeting room. In the middle is a large, metalic table, where candles lights the room, dimly. A dozen of chairs, made of the same metal as the table, surrounds the room. On a far corner is a small shrine, with the symbol of the Abyss curved in the ground. Blue_Figure says, "I have already aqcuired a buyer. He has paid me half in advance, with this I can give you your share." You say, "Remember, I wish for magical items instead" You say, "That was the agreement" Blue_Figure says, "Yes it was. Just checking in case you changed your mind." Blue_Figure says, "Name your items." You say, "Of course" You say, "A pair of magical blades, they must be a matched set, is that acceptable?" Blue_Figure says, "That is possible." Blue_Figure says, "Any preference as to plane of Origin?" You say, "Not in particular, but I prefer blades which are particularly effective against specific foes" Blue_Figure says, "Preference to the speficic foe?" You say, "I am still in need of weapons against tanar'ri and yugoloths...." Blue_Figure says, "Then they shall be blades vs. fiends?" You say, "That would be acceptable" Blue_Figure says, "A matched set will take some time to come by. Are you positive that this is your choice?" You say, "Yes" Blue_Figure says, "Then I shall return when I have located such a matched set" You say, "Arcane are business men, I know I will recieve my payment" Blue_Figure says, "Indeed. It would sully my race's reputation should I not produce the merchandise." You say, "I hope you do not take too long, but you know where to locate me" Blue_Figure says, "I can locate you anywhere. Farewell, I shall return with Blades in hand." Trinity nods, "Farewell" Blue_Figure begins to fade away with a blue light |