Event 3: The Corrupted Hero

[letsplayamod]

Another week of Typhon's threats and promises. At some point, they really should start falling on deaf ears, wouldn't you think?

But, on this balmy Wednesday morning, there's another far more alarming sound coming from the lowest levels of the temple: someone screaming.

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[catsgothistongue]

[That's. Not a good sound! Ranma races into action nyooming down to the screaming!]

Crap crap-!

[Don't tell him there's already been-]

[markofnobility]

[Ferdinand snatches up his shield and spear in case this is about to be a fight and runs for the lifts]

[pariunt]

[Well, that's one way to get Astarion to immediately leap to action.]

[yourheroine]

[Screaming? In the temple that might have the center of the universe? Aoi is there!

Though she does knock on several doors because if something is up she's not gonna be able to do much alone.]

Let's go check it out.

[murchada]

[hey girl, she'll. go ahead and come with. how can she not?]

...Mm. Just do me a favor and stick close, okay, Aoi?

[stringup]

[ Suddenly Velvet finds herself wishing she had finished the doll sooner.

Nonetheless, her unfit self is running down there. ]

[latinumsbetter]

[WELL THATS SURE A THING he can hear that loud and clear, almost wincing. He doesn't exactly rush ahead, but he's not exactly staying behind either]

[letsplayamod]

[What a shame, it appears to be coming in the direction of the bar.]

[sweetsynergy]

[Well that's probably fine.]

[...yeah she's heading down too.]

If Omega fucked up this soon I'm going to be real disappointed.

[fillets]

[ She's headed down there, but only after changing clothes! What's going on, folks? ]

[eeeonetwothree]

[ Omega is out on the outer edges of the island, patrolling, when he detects the scream, and begins rocketing towards the sound immediately. ]

[taintedfayth]

[For once, Seymour is actually armed, though it's not like he really needs it.

He's just going to be following the vanguard down because this sure sounds like a situation that is going to need healing, firepower, or potentially both.]

BOSS FIGHT 1: Gorgon and Harpies

[letsplayamod]

[Oh boy, you thought it was a mess in here before.

The birds immediately leap into a panic, fluttering erratically due to the low ceiling in here, while the gorgon lobs the used clay container at the nearest person by the door. One of the harpies stretches its wings wide and lets fly a rain of rather sharp feathers.

Please roll 1d20. 1-4 is a critical hit, 5-10 dodges the attack, and 11-20 is a dodge with retaliation.]

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[taintedfayth]

[For once, Guado speed comes in handy as Seymour dodges those feathers with surprising ease, then launches a Fire spell right back at that harpy.]

We must take down the flying ones first!

[latinumsbetter]

[WELP, HES NOT REALLY SURE WHAT HE EXPECTED Quark squawks as those feathers start coming towards them all, and he stumbles back, throwing up a force field]

Unruly customers--!

2

[sweetsynergy]

[You know, she was trying to go for the birds? She was gonna try to get behind them and jump up and be all cool-]

[But look, just fuck me up fam, it'll either be real funny or real tragic, i'm good either way]

18

[markofnobility]

[Thanks to Jeira's warning, Ferdinand takes a moment outside the bar to rip off his neck-scarf, using it to bind his eyes while simultaneously flaring up his power.

Let's hope it's enough to compensate for blindness.

That done he charges in, shield raised to deflect the raining feathers, leaping over the bar to throw himself at the Gorgon with the Assal]

4

[eeeonetwothree]

[ Omega starts to open fire...when one of the harpy's sharp feathers strikes him in the eye, knocking him back, electricity sparking from it as he screams out in pain. This leaves him to get clobbered by the clay pot, knocking him over on his back with a heavy clang. ]

9

[pariunt]

[Astarion dodges, swearing.]

The snake may try to attack while we're distracted.

12

[necromants]

[Zvei dodges the feathers and immediately moves to draw a circle around himself, setting down a field of regeneration around the majority of those of us still grouped up over here. As long as you're within the grounds here, you'll regain a small amount of health, though it's not the equivalent of a proper heal. It also doesn't work on those of you running into the thick of things!!]

Round 2

[letsplayamod]

[BWAK goes the harpy unlucky enough to be struck by Seymour's fire spell. Crashing into a nearby couch, smoking and quickly dissipating into dull embers and soot. The other harpy is... currently still panicking, smacking its head on the ceiling as it tries to move to the back of the room.

The gorgon, on the other hand, was rearing back for a strike of its own. A dangerous light dances over its eyes. You get the feeling it would be bad, were Ferdinand Von Ageir not diving over the counter at it with Riful's assistance. There's a mighty crash, and the gordon, now disoriented, blindly fires bolts of pure (non-petrifying) energy in a random direction before going to swipe with its claws.

Please roll 1d20. 1-4 is a critical hit, 5-10 dodges the attack, and 11-20 is a dodge with retaliation.]

7

[necromants]

[Zvei only barely manages to get out of the way of this one, and there's no time to get off another healing spell, so hopefully y'all don't roll too poorly!!]

Round 3

[letsplayamod]

[While the fight so far has been messy, you manage one victory after the next. The Gorgon, already on the defensive is beat into the ground by Ferdinand's relentless attack. That just leaves one harpy...

Who squawks indignantly from one of it's own feathers being flung at it. A couple knick its wings, sending it sprawling, flapping erratically down the back hall of the bar. Seems it's trying to get away.

This round is an attack of opportunity. Those that chase after the bird can attack with 1d20 without consequence. 1-5 is a miss, 6-10 is a hit, 11-20 is a very successful hit.]

2

[markofnobility]

[Ferdie has overcome the Gorgon... and as he hauls his spear free he... slips on the many spilled drinks and eats shit]

Round ??? 1/2

[letsplayamod]

[As some of you stop to lick your wounds, others among you have this harpy on the fucking ropes. Machinegun fire, bolts of lightning, whatever... Riful is doing with her arm, some makeshift flechette, it all adds up. A seriously injured harpy flops and falls down the hallway, barely making its way around the corner as its struck again and again. Fire, bullets, one of Aoi's shoes. It's badly beaten with no way to retaliate.

It comes to a painful stop, already half-gone into smoke, before that grand stone door that was blocking your way. It was impressively sturdy, and seemingly even more intricate to open up.

Well, it's open.

The figure responsible slowly turns to face you as the last of its underlings vanish just in front of its feet.]

BOSS FIGHT: Odyssues 2/2

[letsplayamod]

[Odysseus, the corrupted hero draws near.

A flickering blade of shadow materializes in his hand. Eyes as red as blood size each of you up. In front of the corrupted wraith, a portal opens in mid air, obscuring the figure until it vanishes... and him along with it.

Not for long, however. As, far above the nearest godlings, the same portal opens, and Odyssues drops out of it, plunging his sword down for a powerful diving attack.

Please roll 1d20. 1-4 is a hit, 5-10 is a dodge with chance to attack, and 11-20 is a full dodge with attack.]

Round 5

[letsplayamod]

[As Odysseus plunges into the floor hard enough to make it shake, he is immediately set upon by your combined might, and reacts in kind.

He's clipped by a sharpened barstool leg and Riful's ribbons before diving into another portal, only to be tailed by a ice knife and Omega's missiles. A moment later, a portal opens on the opposite wall with an explosion within pushing Odysseus out. He's fast, but not fast enough to avoid Lebkuchen's vines, which entangle his legs for the moment. As he tries to cut himself free, the rest of your attacks, Seymour's specifically, rain down.

There's a brief pause where the fight is completely obscured. As vision returns, Odysseus is still there, but clearly stunned. Now is the time to act.

This round is another attack of opportunity. Please roll 1d20. 1-4 is a miss, 5-10 is a hit, 11-20 is a very successful hit.]

15

[markofnobility]

[The stun is exactly the chance they need, and Ferdinand darts in, using his greater range to try and avoid Ody's sword and poke him into focusing on him while the ranged and magic folks work]

Epilogue

[letsplayamod]

[Even downed as he is, various magic slamming down onto him, Odysseus raises his blade to ward off that knife and a few ribbons. But it seems that he is just a man after all, and there's only so much he can take before the onslaught overwhelms him.

One of Omega's very large bullets catches his sword hand, knocking the blade away. Just in time for Aglaea, Ranma, Ferdinand, and Vanity to surround him in a flurry of blows that dance around one another. A chair leg slashes across his shadowed form, drawing black mist while Aglae and her Garmentmaker go for a double thrust into his chest, Ferdinand going for the same from the other side.

Blades slow down, the tip just touching the wraith's chest. And Odysseus vanishes.

It seems like another attack might be readied. You're tense and feel a shadow fall behind you. It's Odysseus, still standing, facing you in front of the now opened doors.

He beholds each of you... and bows in respect. Slowly sinking into the floor until there's nothing but a dim smear in the stone.

It appears that you have prevailed once again.]

[markofnobility]

...

[Ferdinand put a fist to his heart and bows as well]