[hr][center][@JohnSolaris] [b][color=maroon]Zaerith Dustborn[/color][/b][/center][hr]Another one joins the fight, flinging an impressive array of energy bolts from atop a cliff and dealing significant damage to the wolves below. But Zaerith does not spare more than a brief glance; there will be more chances for introductions after they’ve neutralized those deadly predators.

Speaking of deadly predators… The one with red eyes lets out an unsettling howl rather unlike the rest of its kin, and something beneath its skin crawls. [i]What in the name of Rovagug’s rear exhaust pipe?[/i] Zaerith frowns. [i]Don’t tell me that thing is [/i]actually[i] a construct piloted by a-[/i]

No, no, he cannot afford to get distracted. Whatever this thing is, it’s trouble. But transforming is not a free action, so while the beast is busy perhaps he can-

[i]Whoosh.[/i]

The beast moves with unnatural speed, evading Zaerith’s attack despite being flanked by the fighter on its opposite. Under his breath Zaerith cannot help but to curse. This body, still so much weaker than what he is used to… Can he possibly hope to face Strahd von Zarovich like this? No, that is a silly question. Will his strength recover enough, if he will even have the opportunity to confront the blood-sucking Darklord?

[i]What are you afraid of?[/i] The Jester whispers in his ears, the voice like a sickly sweet poison. [i]You cannot die. You have all the time in the world to try, and try, and try again, until you fulfill your purpose. I have made sure of that.[/i]

For a moment Zaerith wonders why it even matters. He can simply lie down and allow the wolves to devour him, pick his bones clean… Not like that has stopped him in the past. But no, that will have him lose time, precious time that he can otherwise spend to get closer to his goal, his salvation, his release.

The guide wanted him to get closer to the man with a puppet, so Zaerith obliges. Perhaps it will be safer to keep his distance from the morphing alpha wolf after all.

[Hider=Mechanics]Zaerith tries to attack dire wolf 1 with flanking advantage from Egil and +1d4 due to Bless from Talran, but still misses because the RNG is a fucking rigged piece of shit. He then has his buggy horse Disengage to avoid AoOs from Dire Wolf 1, before moving up six grids to end at the Unnamable's right side.[/Hider]
[url=https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/442949249068433409/458614926471331840/unknown.png]Round 3 - Mhyrienne, Anala and Zaerith[/url]