Part 2 of -The Shadow of Love -

[dplax]

Andrion Wilgor 53/60

Andrion massaged his sore neck for a while and when most of the pain had gone away he addressed his two companions. "We were lucky that the creature did not manage to get all of us with its charm spell. Now, let's hope we can get the candle without any further trouble." He looked at the cavern entrance looming ahead of them. Who could know what creatures and traps Larry had placed there? "Let us be careful for any traps or ambushes in there. And you two should be more careful with beatiful elven maidens." - he added with a grin trying to lighten his companions moods.

With a sudden thought he moved over to the body of the fallen Lamia just to check whether anything interesting could be found there.

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[Larry_OHF]

For Andrion:

Upon searching the body, you see that the only possession that the creature had was the dagger she was clenching.

Further examination of the blade reveals a hidden power that even the Lamia did not know about.

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Description: Dagger + 2

This dagger has a great weight and feel to it. You imagine that it used to belong to a thief that had a sad turn of events upon meeting up with the Lamia. It has a dark-red metallic blade and the hilt is small and without a pummel, which would allow for a good throwing weapon or jabbing weapon.

OOC>>>I am going to help you out here so as to not make you waste time writing another post needlessly.

Upon even further inspection, you realize that the dagger has some type of spell embedded in it, and you make an offering prayer to Mystra to reveal the identity of the power that is hidden. She grants your prayer's wish and speaks to you in your mind. The name of the dagger is Fire Fang, and upon speaking the activation word, "fuego", the dagger will become a flaming long-sword for 5 rounds, used only once per day.

OOC>>>Can I give good gifts, or what???

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[dplax]

OOC: nice item!! And correct me if I am wrong but isn't "fuego" spanish for fire?

IC:Andrion Wilgor 53/60

After Andrion got to know what the dagger was exactly he pocketed without a single word about it to his companions. He rarely shared treasure.
"Shall we go and get the candle then?"-he asked as if nothing had happened.

[Morgeruat]

Roderik

"Indeed, we should be going on." Roderik withdrew one of his knifes and cut a lock of hair from the lamia, which was then placed in a bag, He was sure several pars of it could be used in various potions, but he lacked the time or the means to preserve them.

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[Elif Godson]

Vincent Pathfinder 98/98

" Up we go then sir Climbing the rest of the way, with bright light illuminating the way. On the fringes of the light could be seen slight flitting images, whether reflections from refracting light or something else Vince didnt really want to know. n him for putting this image of some shadow beast coming at me, bah I cannot wait to see the open sky, be it either stars and moon or sun and clouds. Reaching the end of the rope." Here we are, have you noticed the shadows moving ?"

[Larry_OHF]

Larry

Larry watched with unblinking eyes at any dark places, seeing them stirring but not actually becoming animate and attacking. Vincent's light was apparently working.

"Maybe my spell did not work, or maybe they are waiting for us to make the fir...BEHIND YOU!"

Larry had seen a dark object move swiftly behind Vincent. It had begun.

All around them, the shadows creeped along, swirling with an intellegence of their own and looking for the right chance to get at the two mortals. Suddenly, they all closed in at once, but staying away from the light. However, the light was only projected forward from Vincent's chest and that left darkness behind him.

"Hold it in the air! The light!"

Larry drew his longsword but had no idea why he even bothered...these things would be immune to his cheap sword. He looked over to where the door was, which would gate them out of the room.

"Can we get to the door?"


Vincent: As you look about with Larry at the looming darkness that surrounds you both, you hear Larry's warnings, but are more intersted at the moment at four smaller shadows of unknown shape combine together and grow into a larger shape of some strange beast. This larger creature of shadow was coming after you despite the light which clearly was burning away it's mass, but still it came on, raising a dark hand over it's body as it moved into attack position.

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[Elif Godson]

Vincent Pathfinder 98/98


Feeling the coldness that only an etheral being can emit, Vince heard Larry's shout of behind you and knew what the cold feeling was. How could he have not thought to hold the gem strings in his hand. With a quick twist Vincent spun himself around while slipping the charm of his neck and quickly wrapping the silken chord around his hand to prevent dropping it. In his other hand his sword appeared as if summoned there by magic. Checking to make sure Larry was okay, now that the area was properly illuminated he prepared to swing on the shadow.


ooc: duh, hehe

[Larry_OHF]

Larry Silverfall 13/13

Larry kept his back to the half-elf with the life-saving light. It was the only way he knew to keep himself alive. He had nothing else to protect himself with. Unless...

Vincent held the light high and the shdows fled to the darker corners, all except the big one. It had massed together forming a darkness that was deeper than the others. While the other shadows were more transparent, this one was thick enough to not be burned up completely by the light that shone upon it. It was in fact sacrificing itself for the benefit of it's brethren. It would take the shot at the light-holder and then the others would be able to attack. That is what it did. The giant shadow loomed over Vincent and struck at him, attempting to put out the painful light.

Larry saw the shadow slam into Vincent and he trembled with fear. He knew that sooner or later, they would figure out how to win. It was in their nature. Larry knew. He remembered. Suddenly a thought occurred to him, and he closed his eyes, falling into his memories. The answer was with him, somewhere in this darkness that was called his mind. He had to find it before Vincent and he fell to the shadows. The effort took Larry's strength and he slumped to the floor, seemingly unconscious.

The Shadows saw their bigger brother attack at the light and the light dwindled. The mass of the shadow that had attacked Vincent was enough to block some of the light from the others, and they again moved in to attack.

Larry searched through his dark mind, trying to find the way to control the shadows. On the way, he found somebody he was not expecting.

OOC>>>Vincent, you have taken 7hp cold damage.

[mistral4543]

"Larry?" The voice was tentative, as if a hand were reaching out to touch the lock of brown hair that rested so comfortably against his ear. A step forward, then another. The figure advanced towards him, the lines of worry marring its pale complexion.

"Go back, Larry! Return to where you belong." She spoke brusquely, though the pain in her voice was obvious. "You do not know what dangers you place yourself and your friends in."

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[Larry_OHF]

Larry's vision

"I know what I must do! I have the necklace and now I just have to get by these shadow guards...and to do that...I have to try shadow magic! It is the only way! Trust me Mistral...I can do this!"

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