XenomorphII
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A.
Even if we are forced to abandon the entire operation, so what? This whole thing was too risky to start with. We should be playing to our strengths, and Ean is first and foremost a general and leader of men. We should have came to the temple with an army, not skulking in the night. Besides, that might get crushed sounds like a pretty clear warning to me.
Even if we are forced to abandon the entire operation, so what? This whole thing was too risky to start with. We should be playing to our strengths, and Ean is first and foremost a general and leader of men. We should have came to the temple with an army, not skulking in the night. Besides, that might get crushed sounds like a pretty clear warning to me.
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Going to vote A, as much as B would be fun to do.
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Chapter 3.8: Deadly Herbivores
You cannot believe your eyes.
You had escaped Sekhenun - the last sight you had of her was her shapely posterior ascending the staircase. Akil and Mutyre had awoken on the way back, surprised to find themselves clamped under your arms. You find Samun and Kamun at the tunnel crossroads fighting off some unnaturally tenacious sheep.
"What's going on?"
The sheep baa'ed and snapped at the two brothers, as they tried to push the animals away with their shields. You can feel a murderous, mindless frenzy from the sheep. You're not sure if sheep acted this way. "We don't know! There was screaming from upstairs and these sheep just came trotting down and began biting us!" You sigh. "Stop playing around with them." Drawing your sword, you cut down one, and call for the brothers to finish the sheep off. They do so, quickly. "So, boss, what did you find down there?" asked Kamun. "Nothing good," you reply. "We found Sekhenun, but she escaped. What's going on in the temple?"
Samun shakes his head. "We don't really know. We went and checked out the other path, the one not leading upwards? It was a prison, but no one was there when we came. Lots of bones, though. Didn't find anything interesting there."
You think about what to do next. Retreating and waiting it out might be the best option, especially given the arrival of these weird sheep. "Maybe we should go back out into the city. We can keep a safe distance away from the temple and find out what is going on from the streets. This place is too dangerous." suggests Mutyre. Kamun speaks up, cleaning his sword of sheep's blood. "We're probably discovered anyway, why don't we just fight through the temple and take Sekhenun's head? The cultists are probably in disarray right now." His brother agreed with him heartily.
"I really think we should obtain the Sceptre of Ra, Master Runi. You know how powerful Sekhenun is now. Why not have Ra himself aid us in scourging his temple?" Akil had returned to being focused on the Sceptre as your only chance of victory.
***
A. You take Mutyre's advice and retreat into the city. From there you can find out what has happened, and perhaps undertake a second plan of attack into the temple.
B. You take Kamun's advice and charge up into the temple from underground, searching for Sekhenun. She is no longer inside that room, and in an open field you feel confident of beating her.
C. You take Akil's advice and head for the Sceptre's place of keeping. Having a god backing you up really can't hurt, and in the commotion you may have a chance of carrying out the ritual.
You cannot believe your eyes.
You had escaped Sekhenun - the last sight you had of her was her shapely posterior ascending the staircase. Akil and Mutyre had awoken on the way back, surprised to find themselves clamped under your arms. You find Samun and Kamun at the tunnel crossroads fighting off some unnaturally tenacious sheep.
"What's going on?"
The sheep baa'ed and snapped at the two brothers, as they tried to push the animals away with their shields. You can feel a murderous, mindless frenzy from the sheep. You're not sure if sheep acted this way. "We don't know! There was screaming from upstairs and these sheep just came trotting down and began biting us!" You sigh. "Stop playing around with them." Drawing your sword, you cut down one, and call for the brothers to finish the sheep off. They do so, quickly. "So, boss, what did you find down there?" asked Kamun. "Nothing good," you reply. "We found Sekhenun, but she escaped. What's going on in the temple?"
Samun shakes his head. "We don't really know. We went and checked out the other path, the one not leading upwards? It was a prison, but no one was there when we came. Lots of bones, though. Didn't find anything interesting there."
You think about what to do next. Retreating and waiting it out might be the best option, especially given the arrival of these weird sheep. "Maybe we should go back out into the city. We can keep a safe distance away from the temple and find out what is going on from the streets. This place is too dangerous." suggests Mutyre. Kamun speaks up, cleaning his sword of sheep's blood. "We're probably discovered anyway, why don't we just fight through the temple and take Sekhenun's head? The cultists are probably in disarray right now." His brother agreed with him heartily.
"I really think we should obtain the Sceptre of Ra, Master Runi. You know how powerful Sekhenun is now. Why not have Ra himself aid us in scourging his temple?" Akil had returned to being focused on the Sceptre as your only chance of victory.
***
A. You take Mutyre's advice and retreat into the city. From there you can find out what has happened, and perhaps undertake a second plan of attack into the temple.
B. You take Kamun's advice and charge up into the temple from underground, searching for Sekhenun. She is no longer inside that room, and in an open field you feel confident of beating her.
C. You take Akil's advice and head for the Sceptre's place of keeping. Having a god backing you up really can't hurt, and in the commotion you may have a chance of carrying out the ritual.
Bloodshifter
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A KILLER SHEEP that can't be a good sign and for whatever reason do we want a GOD (more likely then not it might be some one like us) and I must admit at our current power we would get our ass kicked by Sekhenun
XenomorphII
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anus_pounder
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C
Also, whats with all the observations about the thing's body ? Are you hoping all of us foreveraloners end up making some disastrous choice and hold back our full power in order to preserve the body ?
Also, whats with all the observations about the thing's body ? Are you hoping all of us foreveraloners end up making some disastrous choice and hold back our full power in order to preserve the body ?
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That, or the Gieloth is influencing Ean's thought patterns, trying to perhaps sway an immortal to it's side, and the honey trap is one of the oldest and most effective.C
Also, whats with all the observations about the thing's body ? Are you hoping all of us foreveraloners end up making some disastrous choice and hold back our full power in order to preserve the body ?
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Also, whats with all the observations about the thing's body ? Are you hoping all of us foreveraloners end up making some disastrous choice and hold back our full power in order to preserve the body ?
300 years of forced abstinence. Who knows, he might just notice the comely rogue by his side, but I don't want the LP to go full Bioware yet.
Seems like another immortal has entered the playing fields, one who can manipulate the minds of simple sheep. I say we stay inside now the group is reformed, and take Sekhenun's head smash the small globe at the base of Sekhenun's spine. Either B or C, haven't quite decided yet.
Killer sheep, really? This keeps getting better and better...
B, let's welcome our long-lost sheep-cuddling brother in immortality by joining his fight with the slithery bitch - together we can take her!
...
Purge your filthy mind, pondscum
B, let's welcome our long-lost sheep-cuddling brother in immortality by joining his fight with the slithery bitch - together we can take her!
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Purge your filthy mind, pondscum
anus_pounder
Arcane
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Also, whats with all the observations about the thing's body ? Are you hoping all of us foreveraloners end up making some disastrous choice and hold back our full power in order to preserve the body ?
300 years of forced abstinence. Who knows, he might just notice the comely rogue by his side, but I don't want the LP to go full Bioware yet.
I hope it never does. But I guess thats up to us voters. 
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C wins. Going for Ra.
***
Chapter 3.9: The Sceptre of Ra
You decide to obtain the Sceptre of Ra. Now that Sekhenun knows of your arrival, it wouldn't hurt to have something to fall back on, should you need the extra help.
"How are we going to carry out the ritual, though?" you ask Akil.
"I'm not sure, only the old priests know how to perform it. We could sneak back out of the temple and give it to them, afterwards."
"We'll just have to decide after we get it. Lead the way, then." You and your companions follow Akil upward, into the temple proper.
The Temple of the Sun was a chaotic battlefield. Packs of bloodthirsty sheep roamed the corridors, lunging at anyone and anything in their way. The cultists were locked in combat - they might have the advantage of arms, but the sheep had the advantage of numbers. A single lapse in concentration could mean doom at the jaws of a dozen sheep. With your telepathy and Akil's knowledge of the layout, you manage to successfully navigate the temple without catching the attention of any cultists. There was the occasional pack of sheep to put down, but they proved no danger to you. Every once in a while you would catch a brief flash of Sekhenun's presence at the edge of your senses, but it never comes closer.
The chamber housing the Sceptre was small, though ornate. At the center of a stone altar lay the Sceptre itself, a long, golden rod topped with a depiction of a hawk's head, the rays of the sun radiating from it. You can feel that it is no ordinary object, despite its plain appearance. There is something more to it... but you do not know what. It was guarded, but no longer - the guards lay dead at your feet, killed cleanly and quickly by Samun and Kamun with little fuss. Akil and Mutyre inspect the chamber's entrance, checking for any traps. With a nod, they give you an all clear signal, and you walk into the chamber first; you don't want to repeat the scenario you had underground.
You learn pretty well, don't you? Now don't do anything else stupid.
The Sceptre is almost at hand. Your companions follow behind you. As you are about to lay your hand on the Sceptre itself, you feel someone behind you.
It is a familiar, but old presence.
"It is nice to see you again."
You turn to see a decrepit old shepherd, hunched over, a gnarled staff in his hand. His robes are tattered, and you see numerous gaping wounds inflicted across his face and body. They appear to be healing, but slowly. His features flicker and temporarily take on a more youthful bent, before wrinkling again. Samun takes a step forward, axe at the ready, but you raise your hand to stop him. The old man grins a gap-toothed grin at you. You do not return it.
"Well, you have certainly looked better. This is the last place I'd have expected you to be in. I suppose the sheep are yours?"
Naram nods. "Don't be so surprised. You hear the voices too. You know what our purpose on this world is - to cleanse it of those black demons. Of course I'd come here, to their final bastion in these lands."
"Is that what you have been doing for the past few centuries?"
"That... and a few other things. But let us not waste time reminiscing. I need the Sceptre of Ra - with it I can end this last Gieloth Lord once and for all."
"Lady."
"What?"
"It's a Lady."
Naram stares at you. You blink and gesture at him to continue. He coughs, and does so.
"Anyway, this Gieloth Lord... or Lady, if you want to call it that... is strong. My wounds are proof of that - I barely escaped it. We cannot beat it on our own, but I know how to use the Sceptre of Ra to summon our master into this world and defeat it."
"Our master?" You are puzzled. The voices have told you of no such thing.
Uh, we didn't think it was important... but we can explain it later.
"You appear to be gifted with less competent aides, old friend. I will explain it all, but first we must..." he trails off. You sense what has stopped his words. Sekhenun is approaching, and she is angry.
"Quickly, Ean! Give me the Sceptre, or we will all be slain here!"
***
A. You give Naram the Sceptre of Ra. He claims to be able to use it, and as Sekhenun is drawing near, this would be of immense help in the fight to come.
B. You give the Sceptre to Akil. You will attempt to distract Sekhenun's attention while your companions escort Akil to the priests - they know how to use it too, and you do not trust Naram with its power.
C. You crush the Sceptre with your mighty hands. What use do you have for a god? This was the real reason you sought the Sceptre - to destroy it so as not to tempt your resolve to bring down your foes with nothing but your own strength!
***
Chapter 3.9: The Sceptre of Ra
You decide to obtain the Sceptre of Ra. Now that Sekhenun knows of your arrival, it wouldn't hurt to have something to fall back on, should you need the extra help.
"How are we going to carry out the ritual, though?" you ask Akil.
"I'm not sure, only the old priests know how to perform it. We could sneak back out of the temple and give it to them, afterwards."
"We'll just have to decide after we get it. Lead the way, then." You and your companions follow Akil upward, into the temple proper.
The Temple of the Sun was a chaotic battlefield. Packs of bloodthirsty sheep roamed the corridors, lunging at anyone and anything in their way. The cultists were locked in combat - they might have the advantage of arms, but the sheep had the advantage of numbers. A single lapse in concentration could mean doom at the jaws of a dozen sheep. With your telepathy and Akil's knowledge of the layout, you manage to successfully navigate the temple without catching the attention of any cultists. There was the occasional pack of sheep to put down, but they proved no danger to you. Every once in a while you would catch a brief flash of Sekhenun's presence at the edge of your senses, but it never comes closer.
The chamber housing the Sceptre was small, though ornate. At the center of a stone altar lay the Sceptre itself, a long, golden rod topped with a depiction of a hawk's head, the rays of the sun radiating from it. You can feel that it is no ordinary object, despite its plain appearance. There is something more to it... but you do not know what. It was guarded, but no longer - the guards lay dead at your feet, killed cleanly and quickly by Samun and Kamun with little fuss. Akil and Mutyre inspect the chamber's entrance, checking for any traps. With a nod, they give you an all clear signal, and you walk into the chamber first; you don't want to repeat the scenario you had underground.
You learn pretty well, don't you? Now don't do anything else stupid.
The Sceptre is almost at hand. Your companions follow behind you. As you are about to lay your hand on the Sceptre itself, you feel someone behind you.
It is a familiar, but old presence.
"It is nice to see you again."
You turn to see a decrepit old shepherd, hunched over, a gnarled staff in his hand. His robes are tattered, and you see numerous gaping wounds inflicted across his face and body. They appear to be healing, but slowly. His features flicker and temporarily take on a more youthful bent, before wrinkling again. Samun takes a step forward, axe at the ready, but you raise your hand to stop him. The old man grins a gap-toothed grin at you. You do not return it.
"Well, you have certainly looked better. This is the last place I'd have expected you to be in. I suppose the sheep are yours?"
Naram nods. "Don't be so surprised. You hear the voices too. You know what our purpose on this world is - to cleanse it of those black demons. Of course I'd come here, to their final bastion in these lands."
"Is that what you have been doing for the past few centuries?"
"That... and a few other things. But let us not waste time reminiscing. I need the Sceptre of Ra - with it I can end this last Gieloth Lord once and for all."
"Lady."
"What?"
"It's a Lady."
Naram stares at you. You blink and gesture at him to continue. He coughs, and does so.
"Anyway, this Gieloth Lord... or Lady, if you want to call it that... is strong. My wounds are proof of that - I barely escaped it. We cannot beat it on our own, but I know how to use the Sceptre of Ra to summon our master into this world and defeat it."
"Our master?" You are puzzled. The voices have told you of no such thing.
Uh, we didn't think it was important... but we can explain it later.
"You appear to be gifted with less competent aides, old friend. I will explain it all, but first we must..." he trails off. You sense what has stopped his words. Sekhenun is approaching, and she is angry.
"Quickly, Ean! Give me the Sceptre, or we will all be slain here!"
***
A. You give Naram the Sceptre of Ra. He claims to be able to use it, and as Sekhenun is drawing near, this would be of immense help in the fight to come.
B. You give the Sceptre to Akil. You will attempt to distract Sekhenun's attention while your companions escort Akil to the priests - they know how to use it too, and you do not trust Naram with its power.
C. You crush the Sceptre with your mighty hands. What use do you have for a god? This was the real reason you sought the Sceptre - to destroy it so as not to tempt your resolve to bring down your foes with nothing but your own strength!
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