[Story] Prologue: Funeral Procession

[corporealself]

Initiative and Notes orange hasn't posted, so I took the best action for him. Also, considering the zombie's action, I used Ardanis' last action as his AoO and now it's his turn. Eben Ivarus E'loi Zombie (-5 HP) >Ardanis Spider Swarm Anikara Fleeing Hearse

As Ivarus advances and E'loi tries to calm the crowd again, the zombie's rage turns to action. It lurches through the crowd to swing at Eben, however Ardanis uses the distraction to strike the zombie's back. It would well have incapacitated a normal man, but the zombie shrugs it off as nothing and continues to make way towards the young sorcerer. Luckily Eben is far too quick and dodges the zombie's blow with ease.

[Pilgrim]

Swearing, Ardanis chases his foe. I hope Anikara's having better luck with those spiders than we are dealing with this zombie. He tries to maneuver through the crowds, making his way to Eben's side, but a small child rushes past as he makes his swing. The detective's blade goes wide to avoid the child, but he also misses the zombie.

OOC I'm assuming this roll misses. In any case, moving 15' south and attacking.

[corporealself]

Initiative and notes Second round has begun. Eben >Ivarus E'loi Zombie (-5 HP) Ardanis Spider Swarm Anikara (-4 HP, needs to make 2 DC 11 Fortitude saves for poison and distraction) Fleeing Hearse (2nd round gone)

Both Ardanis' and Eben's attacks go wide, but they still manage not to harm the crowd. Anikara's pleas, however, do catch the attention of the swarm. The living carpet flows under and over her in a wave venom dripping fangs.

[Huhart]

Autofail the saves. See ya.

[Elucidus]

Ivarus takes a step northwest and takes careful aim, he is careful to avoid the crowd of people and 21 to hit the zombies Touch AC, on a hit it is entangled.throws the net.Ivarus mantains hold of the net's rope. Trying to control the zombie.

Actions 21 to hit touch AC. And the net's effect can be found here.

[corporealself]

Initiative and notes Forgot to move Eben on his turn. I've confirmed that Huhart has left the game and Anikara will be removed from the initiative list. Eben Ivarus >E'loi Zombie (-5 HP, entangled) Ardanis Spider Swarm Fleeing Hearse (2nd round gone)

Ivarus' net pays off as it lands squarely on the zombie, trapping it.

[Pilgrim]

Ardanis takes advantage of the zombie's ensnarement to thrust forward, hard. He cuts into the undead's decaying flesh. If that didn't finish him, the others will. Someone's got to help Anikara.

OOC Ardanis attacks, then regardless of the zombie's condition moves northwest two squares diagonally. Yes, I realize this might provoke an AoO.

[Elucidus]

OOC I think being entangled prevents AOOs.

[corporealself]

Initiative and notes Special Monday edition! This is the third update orange has missed. I'm going to have to contact him soon. Also, entangled does allow for AoO's. >Eben Ivarus E'loi Zombie (dead) Ardanis Spider Swarm (disappears, knowledge arcana) Fleeing Hearse (3rd round gone) Normal movement is now in effect, all enemies are now considered flanked. I've already rolled your sneak damage Pilgrim. Everyone needs to roll a perception check.

Amazingly, impossibly, E'loi's words find purchase in the crowd and they calm. With the calm comes a great deal of clarity as they turn their attentions toward the zombie, tossing what they have on hand at it. The pelting does little other than cause it to flail impotently at it, however, it also gives Ardanis the chance he needs to deal a truly devastating blow. Despite how ineffective his weapon is against the dead flesh, it's point catches the monster's spine and neatly shears it, leaving it writhing while the last of it's unlife ebbs away.

Anikara isn't so lucky. She succumbs to the bites and stings of the swarm, falling to the ground as dead as the zombie. However, the swarm doesn't get to savor it's victory as it begins to fade away, until nothing remains of it except it's victims.

[GLM]

Eben makes his way for the second hearse, shouting "Let's go! After them!" at anyone who might be standing in his way.

[Elucidus]

Ovarg pulls his net from around the now motionless zombie. He doesn't repack it though, he follows Eben, albeit a step or two behind.

[Pilgrim]

Ardanis, surprised by the sudden disappearance of the spider swarm, pauses for a brief moment... but just a moment. The townsfolk are safe, but that isn't all of his job. He also goes for the stationary hearse, intending to give chase.