Into the Dragon's Den

[Zydana]

*Val keeps her distance from the creature as a horrified expression is cast upon her face. Her safety is her concern as she is unarmed and unarmored. She glances around to note the position of Delayne. Val then moves slowly to put as many shields as possible between herself and the creature.*

[Kidwynn]

*Kidwynn grabs a long stick from the fire and uses it to distract Claude long enough for Drake and Atrum to do what they need to do. If necessary she will back up as long as there is someone else up there with her distracing Claude.

**Note: Not using the taunt ability** Just using the fire to distract this creature like one would us fire to distract an animal in the woods.

[DrakelenasElderich]

*Drake will nod back to Atrum and take the other flank*

"I hope this works."

*When a chance is given Drake will try to knock Claude out (knockout 9)*

[DarKarath]

*Takes up position in front of all the non-coms and gears up to fight


*When he hears it is Claude he pauses

"How in the hell is that Claude?"

*Grips Mace and begins a slow incantation
(Readies Repel)

"If knocking this thing out dont work i have sumthin i can try!"

*Waits on the others with knockout ability

[Sunny]

Vaun hissed darlky, her eyes narrowing as she spoke to Atrum. "This thing is the man whith whom thou let me keep watch? It did not seem pertinent to thee to tell me he was a monster? And too, we have LET this thing come with us when there is already so much paril?" Her voice was full of disbelief.

"Friend or foe, if he comes near me, I will not hold my hand. Nor if he attacts thyself." There was no appology on her face, and she clearly meant every word.

[Kidwynn]

First off, Claude warned people about the whole monster thing before we took off. Dallid was aware of what all is goin' on with him.

*Looks at this thing*

Ugh, boy did you get ugly, but you still ain't no monster. Extremely messed up I'll give ya.

Now be a good boy and all...

[Kalphoenix]

Delayne draws herself close to Val, sword drawn in defence of the both of them and begins to charge a magic root.

((She will throw Magic Root at the creature as soon as it is charged))

[Pugo Redfang]

*Once Pugo hears the growl of the creature he moves in nexted to Atrum and Vaun. Pull his shield up and uses a defencive mannor to bait the creature toward him. He whips a few quick slashes with his axe than spins it back so that he can jab with teh spear end. He looks at Ogrom than howls a grawled low growl. At this time he is try to get the monster to come towards him. He never moves to far away form Vaun that way hse does not get attacked derictly.*

"Oh blood of my forfathers yyou shall fall."

*Once he hears that it is Cluade he than press forword quick and fast. Darting on the other side of the monster as Kidwynn trys to use fire on it. He takes a few quick stab's at it than try to press the beast into Kidwynn reach.*

"Ogrom he is like Madwolf, we have to pin him. Make him weak for the other to strike at quickly."

[Dallid]

"So this was once Claude, and will be so again, in time. Interesting."

*Tries to keep his shield between the beasts claws, fangs, and whoever it's attacking*

"When Phantara is less threatened, this matter most certainly requires addressing."

[Atrum Draconus]

*Atrum tries sleep just after Drake tries knockout*

[Kalphoenix]

Delayne finds Dallid's comment amusing and utters an inopertune snorting giggle, continuing to keep herself between Val and the creature.

"That is most certainly an understatment, but I can see the reasoning behind it." Delayne shrugs. "I think we would have benefited from knowing about this aspect of our ally Claude, but I am sure you have your reasons."

((Delayne charges another magic root, but holds it.))

[Nelkie]

*Arthos eyes burn with rage and fustration*

Claude did not keep his illness a secert and warned everyone of the danager if he came along. The illness has spread faster in him than it did with olivia. It does matter now, what matters is knocking him out or driving him off. We will deal with him staying with the party afterwards.

*Arthos contuies to throw ball of energy at Claude trying to keep at bay and provide time for Atrum and Drake to knock him out*

[GM-Mike]

The flame that flew from Vaun's hands lit up the darkened area, causing everyone to shield their eyes from the sudden brightness. While most eyes were closed when the flame struck its target, there was no doubt that it hit, as the creature screeched in anger and began charging at Vaun (something that is perfectly legal in an online setting ). It hunches down on its hind legs and makes to pounce when roots seem to arise from the earth, pinning it to the ground and causing it to fall forward slightly, the end result of its forward momentum suddenly halted.

Not down for long, it quickly frees itself from the roots with an angry growl, turns again toward Vaun, looking past those who protect her with meager shields but big hearts.

That half-cocked grin again flashes, the one that signals the next lunge, but before it came, Drake slid in amongst the flying balls of energy and the distraction tactics of Kidwynn, knocks the creature soundly on the head, and becomes the new target of its wrath. With a vicious backhand (5 crush), Drake scampers away, not wanting to get in the way of another blow.

In comes Atrum with a similar attempt, trying to seduce the beast into a gentle sleep, but it too is ineffective as the creature wheels around, striking whoever is closest, which happens to be kidwynn (5 crush).

And then the creature pants, as if tired, lowers its head to catch its breath, looks whoozy almost...and then gives up. It attempts to saunter away, looking for easier prey, looking for food for a deprived body...

[Zydana]

*Val watches this display in horror. She is afraid for her life as well as the lives of her traveling companions. After the dust of battle has settled, Val looks into the darkness in the direction of which the creature dissapeared. Her face blank as she speaks to no one in peticular*

"Perhaps, if this truely was one of our own, and assuming upon daybreak he will revert back to his natrual self, it should become a practice that we chain him down durring the night."

[Kidwynn]

*Clutching her ribs, Kidywnn look very angry.*

*Catching her breath, looking at the beast.*

Bloody hell, if that is how you want to play then next time I'm usin' different tactics.

*Looks at Atrum, Drake, and Kels.*

Ok, so go after or have better watches and make sure Clause doesn't get frisky again. After I repair my armor I'm goin' to see what I can some up with to restrain him next time.

Humm..I have some rope if someone here can tie those really nasty knots for certain.

*Looks at Artrum*

Luv when you get a chance I'd like to talk to you.