#embershield

Jaguaro Isle July 8 Night

Taz stared into his small fire, exhausted but unable to sleep. The battle had left him battered, burned and bleeding…but losing Kael hurt worse, far worse, than any wound the warlock could possibly have inflicted. Taz had always idly wondered how the ancient Zandalari sacrifices of old felt, as the high priest ripped their still-beating heart from their chest; now he knew. There was no pain in the world, none, worse than being forced to watch a friend—a brother—in distress and be unable to help. He had seen it all from the ground, lying helplessly on his back where the warlock’s Fel-fire explosion had thrown him, as Kael was dragged into the portal. Taz had stumbled to his feet, trying to throw himself in after his friend…but by the time his rattled brain had put his muscles to work, it was already been far, far too late. His brother was gone.

 Gone like Umcha was gone. Gone like his brothers as sisters at the Wrathgate were gone—and so many others, in so many other battles over the years. Gone, gone, gone--

 A choking sob wracked his body, and he struggled mightily to inhale through the spasms in his chest. But the thought of Kael, the image of him being torn away, the thought of what might be happening to him, even now, was stronger even than his body’s need for air. He fell to a knee, caught halfway between abject despair and desperation. His hands dug into the earth, digging into the rich jungle soil, without his conscious control as he simultaneously tried to sob, and scream.

Description: This is initially a 1v2 encounter with various people acting as crewmembers and having specific roles. The second phase becomes a 1v1 with Netherus and Taz’jin Darkspear.

After Kael’than’s defeat at the hands of the Fel Lord at the Throne of Kil’jaeden in Hellfire, Ilrethar ordered Netherus to tie up loose ends. On the back of Dreadtalon, the Fel Lord flies to destroy Emberglory’s ship ‘The Turncoat’s Folly,’ however, the Fel Lord did not expect resistance. The remaining of Bladeborn stand united on Emberglory’s ship, arming the cannons and preparing to blast the Fel Lord from the sky, sealing his fate at the bottom of the sea and securing them one step closer in rescuing Kael’than.

This is the encounter, revised after testing.

Location: The Throne of Kil’jaeden (Hellfire)

Fel Lord Netherus

After being enslaved by an Eredar of the Burning Legion, Netherus had no choice but to carry out his task. Now hunted down by the Bladeborn Concurrence, he issues his final challenge to Kael’than Embershield to ensure his Master’s will be done and the Bladeborn leader drinks of the blood.

Description This will be a standard 1v1 DnD duel with two phases and perks associated with each side. Kael’than and Netherus’ HP has been increased to 10 for this encounter.

Mechanics:

Khothec, the Doomguard (Cripple): On odd numbered successful rolls (11, 13, 15, 17, 19) Khothec cripples Kael’than, removing his ability to call for aid his next turn. (Active in both phases)

Final Fate: If both Netherus and Kael’than fall on the same turn, both roll again, the highest roll wins the encounter.

Phase 1: Burning Skies

Dreadtalon: Every three turns Netherus will mount Dreadtalon, his corrupted raven, and ascend into the sky above the throne. Netherus becomes unattackable this turn; however, Embershield can use an ability from the sides. The next turn, Dreadtalon descends from the skies dealing 1 damage to Kael’than. Dreadtalon always goes first and does not need to roll to deal damage from descending.

Terror of the Skies: Upon a successful roll, Dreadtalon grabs an assistant with his massive talon during his descent and tosses them from the Throne, removing them from the encounter.

Phase 2: WE ARE LEGION!

Fel Fire Defense: At 4 HP, Netherus combusts into a fel flame, burning Kael’than for .5 HP every successful attack made against Netherus. The fire causes Dreadtalon to flee the fight.

Final Chaos: Upon falling, Netherus launches a Chaos Bolt that does 1 damage.

Bladeborn Concurrence

Kael’than will be able to call on assistants from the sidelines in place of his attack. He cannot call on assistants two times in a row.

Eviarra (Leeching Poison of Shared Fate): Eviarra rolls to attack, if she connects successfully she heals Kael’than for 1 HP and deals 1 damage to the enemy. If it is a 20 roll she does double damage and heals Kael’than for 2 HP.

Nynaevve Mandragoran (Prayer): A successful roll causes a prayer to heal Kael’than for 1 HP and reduces damage taken next turn only by half. A 20 causes Kael to be healed 2 HP and take no damage next turn only.

Taz’jin Darkspear (Da Voodoo Surprise!): Taz’jin appears from the shadows, attempting to wedge his dagger into the Fel Lord’s hipbone. A successful hit causes the Fel Lord to miss any attack 15 and below his next roll. A 20 roll, incapacitates the Fel Lord his next turn.