Off to the see the (dragon) wizard! (Jaela)

[Anastasia]

You fly up and above the valley, seeing that the next space ahead has its trees a little higher, indeed showing hills. You could fly past that and beyond if you like, or stop somewhere in there, or something else.

[Corwin]

"Lead on to Sunhome," Jaela tells Lisa. "Mirima, If anything comes after us I'll blast them at range. You raid them if they keep on going, and I act as last line of defense to stop them while you continue harassment."

[Anastasia]

"Right," Mirima says with a quick nod, "It's getting interesting here, finally."

> roll 1d100 Jaela
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 79 > [d100=79]
> roll 1d100 Jaela
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 97 > [d100=97]

You go on another 10 minutes or so before the light from the canopy above is suddenly cut off. Deep shadows fill the forest all around you, as Lisa takes one sniff of the air and whimpers loudly.

[Corwin]

"I'm the most dangerous thing here," Jaela tells Lisa in a voice that brooks no argument, looking up at the cause for all the shadows. Mirima should still have plenty of time on her Fly spell to interdict whatever it is!

[Anastasia]

"Wrong." The voice is powerful, majestic and overwhelming. The voice of a dragon as the canopy splits apart. A massive golden dragon descends down from above, trees breaking under it like match sticks. It lands 70ft ahead of the three of you, dominating the view ahead as a few assassin vines futilely try and assault its scaly hide.

[Corwin]

"You're entitled to your opinion, just like I have mine," Jaela says neutrally. "Strength of Light sent us to the ruins of Sunhome as a test, and I intend to excel in it. I've taken care of avoiding permanent harm to any I ran across, and I'd like to continue the trend with fellow sapients."

[Anastasia]

"I intend to rip you limb from limb then deliver you to Bahamut to face justice," The dragon's voice is cold. "I know not what lies you speak or why you wear this guise, but you will not escape defiling this holy ground!"

[Corwin]

"I've been in Bahamut's presence, and this is what he chose as his punishment over our disagreement," Jaela says, radiating goodness as if to spite the stubborn dragon. "You might think of some mystical justice he wants for me beyond that, but I'm afraid Bahamut himself disagrees." Still, the dragon is talking, and as long as that is happening its life might yet be spared. "I'm not wearing any guises, either. A dragon of your capability should be able to tell that much, through innate powers or magic."

Though her voice remains unconcerned, she does hope Mirima gets the hint and speaks on her behalf at some point. It does seem to be the only way to succeed, as Mirajane showed during their earlier, much colder trip.

[Anastasia]

Diplo check, include the penalty for Bahamut's curse.

[Corwin]

Taking 10, Divine Insight, -40 for Bahamut, final result 43

[Anastasia]

The dragon's answer is a roar as...

Init.

[Corwin]

[21:51] <@Annerose> roll 1d20+17
[21:51] <Serith> Annerose roll for Serith < 37 > [d20=20]
[21:51] <@Annerose> roll 1d20+7 L
[21:51] <Serith> Annerose roll for Serith < 10 > [d20=3]

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+18 nerveskitter dragon
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 38 > [d20=20]
> roll 1d20+11 Mirima
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 27 > [d20=16]

Init is Gold Dragon (38) > Jaela (37) > Mirima (27) > Lisa (10)

Dragon opens.

The dragon lets out an ear-splitting roar, trees breaking apart from it and the ground cracking.

Fort saves, all. This is a sonic attack for the sake of save bonuses.

[Corwin]

[22:13] <@Annerose> roll 1d20+57
[22:13] <Serith> Annerose roll for Serith < 73 > [d20=16]
[22:14] <@Annerose> roll 1d20+17 L
[22:14] <Serith> Annerose roll for Serith < 30 > [d20=13]

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+40 Mirima Fort
<Rei-chan> Koaway rolled : 1d20+40 Mirima Fort --> [ 1d20=4 ]{44}

> roll 20d8 Jaela half, Mirima half, Lisa full
<Rei-chan> Koaway rolled : 20d8 Jaela half, Mirima half, Lisa full --> [ 20d8=96 ]{96}

Lisa is also deafened.

The roar hits the three of you like a physical force. Jaela shudders as she withstands it, Mirima doing the same out of sheer instinct. Lisa whines as she falls over, blood coming from hear ears. The dragon chants at the same time as suddenly thick fog surrounds the three of you. It burns your skin and makes you want to scream, as...

> roll 2d6 acid damage
<Rei-chan> Koaway rolled : 2d6 acid damage --> [ 2d6=6 ]{6}

If you have the means to see through this, say so. You have the Spellcraft to know acid fog when you see it.

Jaela, go.