[b]ooc:[/b] here we are. probably nearing the end of scene one.
[b]Time:[/b] late afternoon near dusk
[b]Weather:[/b] Cold but not freezing
[b]Mentions: [/b] [@Tellussoil][@CorvianMERCDB][@Karcen][@Lulidew]
[b]music: [/b] 
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4zh8RwhjZ0&list=RDk4zh8RwhjZ0&start_radio=1
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Xune’s soul fire spreads across the pit and temple, consuming most undead and spirits still active in the area and leaving only scattered remnants behind.

Her skeletal minions attempt to rush her toward the entrance but the broken terrain slows them. Loose ground and debris force them to stumble and struggle to keep balance, risking collapse if they continue recklessly without correcting their footing. [i](They cover about 30ft at a rushed pace. will need to take action to keep them from tumbling if their pace is to be maintained.)[/i]

Lorien and Mantis clear the uneven ground with ease, arriving near the entrance without being hindered by the terrain.

As the party closes in, green energy across the pyramid flares again and begins pulling in lingering energies across the battlefield, drawing in remaining soul fire and necromantic residue, putting out the many fires blanketing the field. The effect also seizes Lorien and Mantis due to their proximity, draining a portion of their lifeforce as they approach the entrance. (both must take defense actions to keep their souls) Ryker and Xune remain unaffected, but the skeletal minions shudder as the same necromantic pull strains the magic sustaining them now that they stand within the pit. [i](aside from falling, the bone men now need to defend themselves from getting snatched by the pyramid)[/i]


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[img]https://i.imgur.com/RYpv0nP.png[/img]
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