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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Nov 4, 2022 22:06:57 GMT -5
Shaa looked out to the choppy waters but could not see his companions. He was conflicted. This was his chance to grab the girl and save her. On the other hand, leaving his friends to a watery fate with harpies just overhead was not a great option. First things first. Shaa marked the location and then moved back along the shore to see if he could find his missing companions.
After several minutes of searching, Shaa saw a couple of harpies circling the same section of beach. Rushing over to check it out, Shaa saw Ray and Sarne washed up on the shore. Shaa grabbed some rocks and started launching them at the harpies, trying to draw them closer inland. After a few well placed strikes, rather than attacking, they moved further back out to sea and out of range.
Shaa hurried to his washed up companions. Hey are you guys ok? They seemed to Shaa to be alive so that was a good start. I found the girl. The weird guy from before looks to be performing some sort of ritual. If we hurry, we might be able to end this here and now. Follow me!
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Post by Ray Castien on Nov 9, 2022 9:44:56 GMT -5
Having finally made it ashore with the help of Sarne, Ray's fears of drowning were abated for the moment. He coughed up seawater and focused hard on ignoring the tiredness in his arm and legs. As Shaa charged up the coast Ray followed behind, anxious to save the girl before whatever nasty ritual was being performed could reach completion. As they reach the ritual site following behind Shaa the masked man could be clearly seen with the girl a short ways in front of him. A ring of crystals and other items of magical significance were scattered around her.
He looked towards the group and hurried his ritual; raising his staff above his head and beginning a frantic chant. The sand about them began to swirl and the ring of crystals floated up while spinning slowly about the two. A forcefield like effect seemed to glow out from circle of sand as the girl's body rose from the ground while she kicked and thrashed about in her binds.
"What manner of magic is this..." Ray was bewildered yet undeterred from action.
He charged towards the ring of magic wit his arm blocking the sand from his eyes. He took a swing at the ring of crystals, hoping to knock one loose and disrupt the ritual. His blade met the force-field with a hiss of cracking energy that sent Ray's blade flying off into the distance. The mage shot a glare towards him, breaking his chant for just long enough to direct his palm at Ray. The field of energy grew faint all around except for a small section in front of him. A blast of energy then erupted from the wall that sent Ray flying through the air and skidding across the ground.
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Post by Lord Sarne Sequoia on Dec 17, 2022 21:50:36 GMT -5
Sarne still coughing up water from the ocean. With Ray not drowning Sarne could see Shaa running up. Sarne could focus now. Sarne stood to his feet still a bit shaky. looking over to Shaa Sarne could just make out what He had said.
Sarne watched as ray ran in the direction Shaa had said to go. As they reach the ritual site following Shaa the masked man could be seen with the girl in front of the masked man. A ring of crystals and other items of magical significance were scattered around her.
The masked man looked towards the group and hurried his ritual. Raising his staff above his head and beginning a desperate chant. The sand about them began to stir and the ring of crystals drifted up while rotating slowly around the two. A forcefield effect seemed to radiate out from the circle of sand as the girl's body raised from the ground while she kicked and thrashed about in her binds.
Sarne watched as Ray charged towards the ring of magic with his arm blocking the sand from his eyes. He took a swing at the ring of crystals. His blade met the force field with a hiss of cracking energy. Ray's blade flew off into the distance. The mage shot a glare toward him, breaking his chant for just long enough to direct his palm at Ray. The field of energy grew faint all around except for a small section in front of him. A blast of energy then discharged from the wall sent Ray soaring through the air and skating across the ground.
Sarne slowed as he approach the shimmering force field He would have stopped to help Ray normally but time was running out. Sarne was not sure what was about to happen but he had to try something. Sarne thrust his sword into the field. Sarne an aura of energy begins to radiate from Sane, filling his party with hope and strength. It inspires the others to continue fighting, filling them with the will to continue going. the allies standing in your immediate area will feel their strength grow.
At first, Sarne felt the resistance of the magic shield and the energy starting to push back. With his training, Sarne knew how to convert the magic to help him. Sarne's sword pierced the magic shield defusing it slowly. Sarne was using all his strength and concentration to take the shield down.
"Shaa Now!" yelled Sarne. "Can't hold it forever!" He yelled in between his grunts as he struggled with the magic.
The masked man looked at Sarne and started to point his staff at him He would have to stop his ritual chant to deal with Sarne. he knew now what Sarne was but never thought he would see one of his type.
Spell Drinker OOC: For the next three posts any ally affected by this spell, including you, will deal double damage. Spell Drinker to absorb magic and heal Sarne Deflecting Slice to take down the magic shield
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Post by Shaa Rhunn on Dec 17, 2022 22:26:59 GMT -5
Shaa knew this was their last chance to save the girl. Whatever they had planned for her was happening now. Even from this distance, Shaa could see the very life essence being drained from her tiny body. At Sarne’s call, Shaa rushes toward the girl. As he reaches the invisible barrier, he can feel his skin on fire. Pushing as hard as he can against the invisible barrier, he can tell he’s making progress as it tears into him. Closer and closer.
The mage begins to wail. No! We are so close! You fools cannot stop us! The masked made points his staff at Sarne. He is apparently more concerned about whatever Sarne is going than the Minotaur at his feet. Shaa is inside the barrier but what to do? Should he try to grab the girl and make a break for it? Or should he attack the mage who seemed alarmingly unbothered by his being there? Well, he could always try the stupid maneuver. He would never see it coming.
Rather than going after the girl or the mage, Shaa grabs the staff itself and yanks it right out of the mage’s hand. As he does so, the magic goes flat, sending the crystals, the girl and the mage to the beach with several dull thuds. Before the mage can retaliate, Shaa quickly breaks the staff over his knee. Ohhh not so scary without your spell focus are you? What? You want this back? Here, take it. Shaa takes the upper part of the broken staff and wacks him upside the head with it.
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Post by Ray Castien on Jan 19, 2023 10:54:06 GMT -5
Ray regained his footing and moved back to the edge of the force field in time to witness Shaa battering the mage with his own staff. Sarne had been able to disrupt the ritual with a sword of antimagic, an impressive ability for sure. Directing his ability where it could do the most good Ray ran to the side of the unconscious girl. Drawing a small knife from his robes he slashed the bonds that held her and assessed her vitals. She was breathing and had a strong pulse, they must have used some sort of magic or sedative to put her out as she had no clear signs of trauma. Finding her uninjured he quickly relaxed, using a burst of healing magic in an attempt to rouse her to consciousness.
"Wanderer, grace this child with your light." The simple prayer ended and a rush of holy energy entered the girl's body, her eyes sprung open in a panic. Caused as much by the scarred priest's face staring into her own as the predicament she'd likely last been awaken during. She threw a quick jab, hitting Ray in the nose, and scurried back along the ground.
"Woah, woah, we're here to help... your village sent us." Ray wiped away the slight stream of blood dripping from his nose, healing magic sealed the simple wound from the surprisingly forceful punch.
"Name's Ray. The three of us will take you back home now, if you'll let us?" He stayed on the ground, crouching in such a way as to hide the missing arm, extending the remaining one towards her with an open palm.
The girl stared at the group with a face of confusion that slowly changed into a mix of apprehension and relief. She was smart to distrust the first group of strangers since her kidnapping. Ray simply remained where he was, calmly waiting for her to warm up to the idea.
It looked like the situation had been resolved. A smile crossed Ray's lips as he thought of the family that would soon be reunited with their daughter.
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