Terran

QUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=16 / HP=15/15 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=2, Will = 6 _________________________________________________________________________

Swift.  Painful.  No Quarter, Sister Elektra repeated in her mind.  After all, it's a blood oath, so what else could there be for any and all who participated or are responsible for any such attack on one's clan, the Dwarven holy woman mentally mused associating the transgression to her own experiences.

Regardless of the emotions at play, Elektra's ears perk up at the mention by the Lord of a wealthy house that he is in need of help to satisfy such a blood oath, for the injuries wrought to his manhood and the assault upon his wife and upon his noble House.

Sounds very expensive, the Priestess of Elements rolls around inside of her head given the obvious live or die dangers involved in any such pursuit. Plus, the fact that all of McClare's power and existence essentially rely upon success in these endeavors, Well, even more expensive.

Nonetheless, when her brilliant, good friend, Sarai, advises that the safety of the Lady of the House is paramount, Sister Elektra sincerely smiles and nods her head in the affirmative at the wisdom of her advice.

However, when Varron details the problems associated with approaching the Lady of the House and the fact that the group will get, at best, one chance to convince her, the minister offers time proven words of wisdom saying, "Words are most convincing when combined with proof of their truth."

Finally, when the Lord Doallyn McClare asks if any members of our contingent, including Varron, are willing to assist their House in this endeavor, Sister Elektra choose to remain silent on the matter until others in the entourage have spoken their feelings about the request.

Continuing Effects:  None

ULFGRIM IRONHIDE - Northern Barbarian

QUICK STATS:  AC=20, Touch=13, FF=18 / HP=52/55 / Init=4 / Saves: Fort=9, Reflex=5, Will=6

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While his kinsman Hjarlof Hornblower regales the group with an amusing tale one night, Ulfgrim Ironhide sits and slowly sharpens each edge of all of his bladed weapons using a whetstone which is so well-worn that it evidences the man's obsession with keeping his blades in razor-sharp condition.

"Shring..........................................Shring............................................Shring.....................................Shring!"

However, when it's revealed in the story that the fisherman's wife was actually a manatee, the huge barbarian grins ear-to-ear and emits a loud laugh, "Haaruumph," as the warrior from the North openly displays his amusement at the ending of the Skold's story!

"Shring..........................................Shring............................................Shring.....................................Shring!"

Continuing Effects: None

QUICK STATS:  AC=23, Touch=14, FF=19 / HP=31/31 / Init=4 / Saves: Fort=5, Reflex=11, Will=5

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Raze whispers to Anhotep, "We should also resupply from the Temple the items we had to expend rescuing the priest and playing war just now."

"The church supplied the items before, so I'm hoping that they will replace the used Cure Moderate Wounds potion, a couple of Hide from Undead elixirs, Bull's Strength and a pair of Spider Climb Potions," she adds.

Continuing Effects: Blessing of the Watch: (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects)

QUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=18 / HP= 8/13 / Init=0 / Saves: Fort=6, Reflex=2, Will = 7  ________________________________________________________________________

Wilwick frowns when even more zombies appear on the scene as the diminutive holy man knows full well that he only empowered to destroy undead with his turning powers one more time until sunrise tomorrow.

Nonetheless, the hoard was a clear threat to the entire party and their mission, plus the foul undead were assembled in a line making the use of the divine power logical and reasonable under the circumstances.

Whispering to his colleagues, "This will be the last time I can destroy undead until sunrise, but I'm going to unleash the holy power now if no one speaks up the contrary."

Assuming no one in the group attempts to stop him, then Father Bramblemane again proclaims, "In the name of all that is holy, I release thee unto the light," causing additional flames to erupt from the bodies of the zombies as the creatures continue to self-combust when they are again bombarded with the second wave of divine energy.

After channeling the raw power of the gods through his tiny body, Wilwick slightly shudders before he slowly regains his composure and draws his sling and a tiny river stone from a hidden pocket inside of his cloak as the small Priest prepares to join into the fray with his mundane skills from the second rank of the formation.

Continuing Effects:  None

QUICK STATS:  AC=18, Touch=12, FF=16 / HP=15/15 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=2, Will = 6 _________________________________________________________________________

Sister Elektra momentarily winces when the holy woman perceives the extent of the dark shadow that is presently overhanging everyone and every aspect of House McClare.

It's painfully obvious to the Elementalist that alarm, fear and worry rule the day here affecting all from the lowest servant to the highest noble lord of the manor in one manner or another.

Furthermore, both Lord McClaren and Lady Enhasa are clearly injured even though they were likely treated by some of the best healers in the City, which bears evidence to the original extent of their horrific injuries.

Their respective injuries indicate that these nobles were not only injured but also chastised as evidenced by the nature, location and severity of the wounds which indicates extremely evil, powerful foes are likely responsible.

To the experienced healer, it appears that an effort was made to take or destroy Lord McClaren's manhood featuring injuries clearly designed to terrorize as the victim bleeds out over time.  The fact that he can even walk is a testament to the healers here as well as Lord McClaren's own pain tolerance, the Dwarven Priestess thinks to herself.

On the other hand, the fact that Lady Enhasa was still alive was close to a miracle.  Her injury was the opposite of her husband, featuring a savage bite inflicted by a creature with four large fangs which were sunk deep into the soft flesh of her throat in a death grip common to large predators that is designed to crush the windpipe and result in a horrific bloody choking and painful death.  

However, Sister Elektra also realized that these wounds were far beyond her healing abilities and likely were treated by some of the most powerful clerics and healers in the entire region just given the fact that both intended victims were still among the living and that there was little that she could do to help other than offer prayers up for them later today.

Nonetheless, all of these shocking observations and distracting thoughts were timely interrupted by the input of Shade, who had some notable observations of his own, including the bread and salt others seem to be partaking of in common ceremony.

When Doallyn reveals that the missing Myrddin from their house has received 'sendings' indicating that "The Eye is the Gate," Sister Elektra mulls the meaning of the phrase over and over in her mind as she attempts to discern its meaning.

Sister Elektra gauges the reaction of those in the room when Sarai speaks forwardly about the Evening Glory and unfolding events in the household, partaking of the salt and bread when such is appropriate and proper given local customs.

Continuing Effects:  None

QUICK STATS:  AC=22, Touch=14, FF=18 / HP=26/31 / Init=4 / Saves: Fort=5, Reflex=11, Will=5

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Raze continues to frown and scowl even though the fake battle had ended somewhat successfully, however certain 'deficiencies' in personnel, strategy, equipment and even raw emotions had been revealed before, during and after the tedious event which the burglar did not expect.

Truth be told, 'pretend killing' was not high on the Raisin's list of things to do, nor was it the Tiefling's style to say much about the foolishness of the matter. Her lack of enthusiasm made that clear. Nonetheless, the so-called dress rehearsal was over, and it was nearly time for opening night which suited the rogue just fine!

However, no sooner was the fool's skirmish over than a verbal battle broke out primarily between Madame Zelda and the cocky Priest named Rakt who's plan is to release a massive hoard of indiscriminate killer beasts upon the city, which titter-tat was non-productive to say the least.

Seeing no purpose in adding fuel to a fool's fire, Raze choses to keep her mouth shut; however, if needed then her razor-sharp blades would open a second broad smile under certain folks' chins should it become necessary or desired!

Continuing Effects: Blessing of the Watch: (+1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects)

QUICK STATS:  AC=19+2, Touch=14, FF=17+2 / HP=19/19 / Init=2 / Saves: Fort=4, Reflex=5, Will = 6  _____________________________________________________________________________

Brother Vanleaf is not surprised by the presence of foes behind the door, after all Sugrin called it beforehand and the Elf had not known his companion to be oft wrong.

Continuing Effects: None