7 - 034: An Army of the Dark

[K Man]

Londo and Graak - Just as soon as you lay the horns on the ground, you see the true body of Xio stiffen. The head flips around, the faceless worm staring you down...

You toss the canvas to the side, exposing those clear, glossy ebony horns of the most vile dragon in history....the magic artifact that temporarily houses the soul of the dragon. The pupil-less eyes focus, just for an instant on the horns - and that's all they need.

The body is thrown back as the duel of wills begins.

[Xio Vs. The Dragon (I forget the name! ) = 25 vs. 26]

The form of Xio throws it's head back, wailing, but remains steadfast. It screeches, howling in near agony.

"Please! Cover it! I can offer treasure!"

{If not, battle of wills will continue on next round.}
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Elxethan and Drop'Gar - Satara offers no resistance, taking the proffered blows from 'The Dark One' and going limp. You can easily confirm that she is indeed unconcious with the back of youre hand before her nostrils...

You have all the time in the world to discuss what to do next...

{Tell me what you guys want to do.}
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[BluSpecs]

No deal worm!

Londo produces the flowers and applies a dose to himself. then moving toward Graak to help apply it to him while he handles the horns

Londo makes sure he dosen't even glance in Graak's direction

[Japic]

"I dare not trust this task to other hands. The men are all pawns of the Madness, there is no telling how they would react to anything I did or said. I'll not take the chance of being seized before I've accomplished something. Surely there must be something that can be done for your sight, I'm just not sure of what we can do for the time being."

"I hate to go this alone, who knows what dangers lurk beneath the house of evil. I may even run into the real 'dark one'.... Wouldn't that be a surprise?".

{Basically he's hesitant to go alone for two reasons. One, who knows what he'll find there, and how he'll be able to deal with it. Two, Elxethan would be helpless here while he's away. If you wish it, I'll give er a go though.}

[Wizard]

"My sight, I think, will remain as it is---nonexistent---until I have a few days to myself. I won't be much use to you, I think.

Then again...I can do one thing. I can peek into Satara's mind one more time...perhaps we can garner some information on what's below the inn?"

(Yeah, sorry dude. Don't forget to use the hat for all it's worth.)

[Toptomcat]

And an early grave, no doubt...
Graak remains poised over the horns, saying nothing.
(Same readied action.)