Shadow rondo

[Ebiris]

What are the golems guarding?

5 miles of divine senses plus blindsight/tremorsense on the go.

[Anastasia]

It looks like they're holding a line, as a ways ahead is the main encampment. A rearguard.

[Ebiris]

"Seems they haven't gone far after all," Alicia says, approaching the golems.

It's a strange army to have on Ysgard, really. They're strong but unlike everyone else once they're broken that's it.

[Anastasia]

You approach. When you come within about 200ft, "Hold," One of the golems calls in a monotone. "Do not come forward."

[Ebiris]

Alicia stops. For now.

"We seek the one known as Colke," she calls back.

[Anastasia]

"He is here," Is the reply, "But you cannot pass."

[Ebiris]

"Then bring him here," Alicia calls back.

[Anastasia]

There is a simple nod and one departs.

It doesn't even take long. A rather tall man in heavy armor approaches, a steel mask hiding his face. Short-cut blonde hair can be seen, almost buzzed down. He carries a sword at his hip, as he calls, "What do you want with me?"

[Ebiris]

Alicia pulls her hood back, although to be fair not everyone is going to recognise a deity on sight and he's too far to feel her divine aura. Regardless the time for skulking about is past.

"To speak of the Terminus. The six hundred and sixty sixth layer of the Abyss," she answers.

[Anastasia]

Antenora follows suit, intent on him.

The moment you ask that, his reply is simple, "I know not what you speak of."

> roll 1d20+73 divine insight Antenora sense motive
<Penuche> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 80 > [d20=7]

He lies. The truth speaks against him, as do his own words.

[Ebiris]

Underneath her cloak, Alicia wears the emerald of truth - not something she has on habitually but when dealing with 666 she deems it prudent.

"Please do not try to lead us astray. The power of 666 is lies, so I would ask you to speak honestly," she says after Antenora's contribution.

Take 10 for 133 on my own sense motive checks. The gem sees through illusions as well if there's any lie in his appearance.

[Anastasia]

He's not an illusion at least, but you can sense the lie as clearly as Antenora. He's lying to your face.

Charisma check there.

[Ebiris]

[20:18] <@Ebiris> roll 1d20+25
[20:18] <Penuche> Ebiris invokes Penuche's magic: < 36 > [d20=11]

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Alicia HP: 854+20/854
Active spells: Many moments of prescience (CL 39), extended mind blank (CL 40), extended nondetection (CL 40), greater heroism (CL 37), extended ray deflection (CL 40), epic mage armour (CL 37), sensual blessing (CL 37), greater foresight (CL 39), keen edge (CL 37 on sword), dance of the unicorn (CL 37), extended greater anticipate teleportation (CL 39), repelling shield (CL 39), freedom of movement (CL 37), greater visage of the deity (CL 37), recitation (CL 37), good hope (CL 37)
Defences: AC 108, CMD 118, spell resistance 52, energy immunity (fire and cold), status immunity (polymorph, petrification, disease, poison, stunning, sleep, paralysis, death effects, disintegration, energy drain, ability damage, ability drain, mind-affecting, and fear), nondetection (DC 55), freedom of movement
Stat buffs/penalties: +4 morale attack/skills/saves, +10 armour AC, +25 competence perception, +7 insight AC/ref, +4 str, +2 dex, +4 con, +2 int, +4 wis, +4 cha, +1 natural armour AC, +9 shield AC, +3 luck AC/attack/saves, +2 morale ability checks
Perceptions: Arcane sight, 5 mile tremorsense/blindsight/scent perception +87
Sorcerer spell slots: 6/16/16/12/9/9/14/9/9/8/8/5/6/7/7/3
Duskblade spell slots: 6/23/23/22/11/7/16/4
Moments of prescience left: 4

[Anastasia]

"There are no lies," Is Colke's answer, "Only what you do not yet understand." His voice is different, emotionless.

[Ebiris]

"You sound as if you know what I speak of after all," Alicia says reprovingly. That's a clear lie then!