Fun fact - the spell Adam uses has been something that has been planned for a while now. So long, in fact, that I had forgotten about it at least once :P
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Oh geez, that's not good was the understatement that Adam told himself as he reacted to the pain of a Wraith slashing him. Not that he had much time to do anything, as the creature rushed to attack him again. In the midst of all the pain - and there was a lot of it - the Druid wasn't sure how he would escape the attack that would impact him momentarily. There were no plants to move, even if they could damage the monster, and even with a tunnel vision level of focus on the situation at hand no other ideas presented themselves. It seemed this might be the end, though the man felt he had to try something to get out of this mess. And as if it was reacting to the thought, Adam noticed his right hand was glowing green. Deciding to try whatever this was, he held his hand up as if to strike the Wraith and…
A barrier appeared?
Can I summon barriers!?
The Druid saw the answer to his incredulous question in the form of Barracker and realized that the vampire had been the one to save his life, and now was going to save James. What a guy. There was no time to stand around in awe though. The hand was still glowing, and that meant there was something the red-eyed man could try, and with a few moments of mental focus he now knew what it was. So with all his effort, Adam moved so he could have a good line of sight on the creature, held up his hand, and fired a natural energy beam at the monster.
A barrier appeared?
Can I summon barriers!?
The Druid saw the answer to his incredulous question in the form of Barracker and realized that the vampire had been the one to save his life, and now was going to save James. What a guy. There was no time to stand around in awe though. The hand was still glowing, and that meant there was something the red-eyed man could try, and with a few moments of mental focus he now knew what it was. So with all his effort, Adam moved so he could have a good line of sight on the creature, held up his hand, and fired a natural energy beam at the monster.
Adam examined the wand he got from George. It was good the evil man couldn't use it or the knife to escape, but the Druid had no clue how it worked. Could it be useful someday? Maybe. Would it be useful now? Nope. With that in mind, the red-eyed man stored the magical device for later and focused his attention on entering the temple with the rest of his team.
It was suspicious how few people they had encountered so far. Was this a trap, or was this cult just arrogant? Either way, Adam Phillips was extremely alert as the team proceeded to the library, and Zell's request of him and James was something the Druid was glad to do. If any of them were in trouble, Adam would use his acorns and-or maybe…
Yes, it did work! He used his powers on one of the nearby wooden bookshelves to move it slightly. Not enough for anyone besides him to notice, but enough for him to know that his magic worked on that furniture. If the four attackers of the group succeeded, he would do nothing, but if any of their targets tried to escape or fight back they would learn just how heavy a bookshelf was.
It was suspicious how few people they had encountered so far. Was this a trap, or was this cult just arrogant? Either way, Adam Phillips was extremely alert as the team proceeded to the library, and Zell's request of him and James was something the Druid was glad to do. If any of them were in trouble, Adam would use his acorns and-or maybe…
Yes, it did work! He used his powers on one of the nearby wooden bookshelves to move it slightly. Not enough for anyone besides him to notice, but enough for him to know that his magic worked on that furniture. If the four attackers of the group succeeded, he would do nothing, but if any of their targets tried to escape or fight back they would learn just how heavy a bookshelf was.
So I was asking xenon about the wand and thought of a sequence of events. I won't be doing this because I think it would be out of character for Adam to risk the element of surprise for this, but I'm copy pasting it below for your amusement.
-Adam wonders how the wand works
-In the library, he sees a cultist in robes, and asks them how the wand works
-The cultist explains it, then only afterwards does he realize that Adam isn't a cultist
-Adam punches the guy in the face just as he realizes that
-Adam wonders how the wand works
-In the library, he sees a cultist in robes, and asks them how the wand works
-The cultist explains it, then only afterwards does he realize that Adam isn't a cultist
-Adam punches the guy in the face just as he realizes that
I vote for the second chance option with the provision that James and/or Barracker threatens George with more torture if he's lying to them.
To clarify this, I figured this will help the team be prepared in case the information turns out to be a trap.
I vote for the second chance option with the provision that James and/or Barracker threatens George with more torture if he's lying to them.
I'm also curious what, if anything, Adam found while searching George.
I'm also curious what, if anything, Adam found while searching George.
I made a little post to keep things going and to resolve what happens with Hardul. If anyone wants to write a collab or something (maybe for Valheim after this quest or something) feel free to send me a PM. Happy holidays, everyone!
It seemed that there was more “decorating” of the nearby tree to be done, since Barracker and James brought over the ringleader of the assault to join his underlings in captivity. Adam nodded, knowing the wisdom of keeping someone who could cast spells unable to attack anyone, but this wasn't the average cultist. So before the Druid proceeded, he searched the evil man, taking away any possessions he might have had. Whatever it was, George would no longer be able to use any of it to escape or commit more acts of evil. Instead, his only commitment would be to staying securely bound to the oak tree, with the red-eyed man being even more thorough than he had been with the others to ensure there was no escape.
Once that was settled, Adam returned his attention to the team to learn about the man that MacKensie had brought to them. It seemed like Hardul wasn't with the cult, but after what had just happened the nature magic user was a little skeptical. When Fenna suggested her idea, the Druid expressed support for it. “Makes sense to me. If he turns out to be with the cult, he won't be able to hurt us, and if not he'll be safe.” Looking around and spotting some out-of-the-way bushes, the youngest member of Second Chance guided Hardul towards them. “Sorry about this,” the nature magic user told the dwarf, “but this will keep you safe.” After growing a small tree inside the bush with a thick root system to secure Hardul, he subtly grew the shrubbery, not so that it would be larger but so there would be more leaves for concealment. With his task done, Adam returned to the team ready for what would happen next.
Once that was settled, Adam returned his attention to the team to learn about the man that MacKensie had brought to them. It seemed like Hardul wasn't with the cult, but after what had just happened the nature magic user was a little skeptical. When Fenna suggested her idea, the Druid expressed support for it. “Makes sense to me. If he turns out to be with the cult, he won't be able to hurt us, and if not he'll be safe.” Looking around and spotting some out-of-the-way bushes, the youngest member of Second Chance guided Hardul towards them. “Sorry about this,” the nature magic user told the dwarf, “but this will keep you safe.” After growing a small tree inside the bush with a thick root system to secure Hardul, he subtly grew the shrubbery, not so that it would be larger but so there would be more leaves for concealment. With his task done, Adam returned to the team ready for what would happen next.
Adam sighed and shook his head. He could tell that Lars wasn't fond of him, but he didn't think that this cultist would be so obtuse. Oh well; Second Chance had innocent people to save. The pouting of a brainwashed man could wait.
“Okay,” was all the Druid would say to him, his tone as neutral as Switzerland. He grew more vines and wrapped them around his mouth so he couldn't speak, then lifted him using his new “apparel” to a hidden spot in the oak tree, where he had the vines wrap around a sturdy part of the arbor. No matter how much he tried, Lars would not be moving or escaping today.
And right after he finished this, a certain “party idiot” dropped off two more. Adam said “okay” to this also, though more enthusiastically than before, and proceeded to use his magic to recreate the restraints he originally made before putting each person at a different part of the oak. They could be recovered after the beast was defeated, and if their brainwashing was undone their injuries could be treated. If not-
"Aaaggghh!!!”
The sound of the man almost blocked out Zell, but the red-eyed man knew his intent with the other guy he brought over, and it was smart to restrain this one also. Still, it felt a little morbid, almost like decorating a Christmas tree with bodies. Adam didn't think Zell would understand though, so he just nodded and got to work. Having a little practice at it now, the Druid was able to finish quickly enough to get the cultist secured before Zell delivered his assessment.
“True,” was Adam's opinion of George's predicament and Zell's inclination towards battle. Once everyone was together, the red-eyed would also want to proceed, but not without being prepared. “Did we learn anything from their leader, and what do you think we should do?”
“Okay,” was all the Druid would say to him, his tone as neutral as Switzerland. He grew more vines and wrapped them around his mouth so he couldn't speak, then lifted him using his new “apparel” to a hidden spot in the oak tree, where he had the vines wrap around a sturdy part of the arbor. No matter how much he tried, Lars would not be moving or escaping today.
And right after he finished this, a certain “party idiot” dropped off two more. Adam said “okay” to this also, though more enthusiastically than before, and proceeded to use his magic to recreate the restraints he originally made before putting each person at a different part of the oak. They could be recovered after the beast was defeated, and if their brainwashing was undone their injuries could be treated. If not-
"Aaaggghh!!!”
The sound of the man almost blocked out Zell, but the red-eyed man knew his intent with the other guy he brought over, and it was smart to restrain this one also. Still, it felt a little morbid, almost like decorating a Christmas tree with bodies. Adam didn't think Zell would understand though, so he just nodded and got to work. Having a little practice at it now, the Druid was able to finish quickly enough to get the cultist secured before Zell delivered his assessment.
“True,” was Adam's opinion of George's predicament and Zell's inclination towards battle. Once everyone was together, the red-eyed would also want to proceed, but not without being prepared. “Did we learn anything from their leader, and what do you think we should do?”
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