<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135681">Perception</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+7</span><span style="font-weight: bold">25</span><br/><br/>Just as the bard was readying himself to leap from the rooftop, to spread his wings and join the skeleton in battle, the flash of eyes in the darkness catches his attention. (What the hell is that...) is all he can think as those very eyes sway from side to side, rapidly drawing near. Being what he is the darkness is no problem for his glowing eyes.  Xarces seeing the image clearly as the dragon lashes out at him. Narrowly avoiding the snap of it's jaws as the beast rushes past, only to disappear into the darkened sky. (an actual dragon!......well.....this sure complicates things) is what would initially spring to mind, as now the option of leaving Shaklik on the roof by herself was not a very attractive option. He was torn between taking her down to the ground as he draws the enemies attention and enters the fray, or remaining on the rooftop and dealing with this newfound threat.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-style: italic">Running off so quickly?! and here I didn't so much as catch your name</span>!" he shouts out into the darkness in draconic. knowing enough about dragons from the myriad of stories he has heard during his life as a bard to realize they where not merely mindless beasts. The creature had tired to attack him yes, but Xarces realized it had missed. Where it's intent simply to slay him surely it would have brought it's full force to bear on him....maybe it's aim was merely to scare him off, or it could have simply aimed to grab a quick bite before flying back from wherever it came. In that instant Xarces mind begins to work over the myriad of possible opportunities this may present. He musing of conversing with the dragon, learning about it's beliefs, it's motives, of working his charm and persuasion on the powerful creature. Alternatively he wonders what it would be like to be curled up, digesting away within the belly of such a creature as it soars through the air......(perhaps another time...) he decides as the fate of Alizome was still unknown to him, he needed to place priority on the fight below, he would deal with the dragon if it stuck around.<br/><br/>"Can't leave you up here with that thing flapping about...grab on and stick by me, I'll draw their attention." he informs the lizardess as the plan had changed. He was taking her in with him. Once she latches onto him Xarces calls out to the dragon once more in draconic "<span style="font-style: italic"> If your out there, I do hope you enjoy the show! </span>" before launching himself from the rooftop. his feathered wings take him to land in the middle of the portico, keeping the well between himself and the dracotaur. Ensuring that all where in range to see his landing Xarces lets Shaklik slip from his body to stand beside him. He then flashes his wings out, drawing his blade, ensuring all could see his horns, could see the intricate markings that cover his flesh, the bard then bolsters the strength of his voice to Declare in Draconic. "<span style="font-style: italic">Your oppressive reign over this sacred temple ends today! Cower before me, for the blood of Hezcalipa flows through my veins, and all that stand in my way shall fall!</span>" Xarces infuses his words with spiteful energy, seeking to not only strike fear into their hearts, but also set them ablaze as a manifestation of his fury.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>[[ Xarces: Free: Maintain bardic performance+2/+2 Move action: to fly into the center of the portico + draw his sword. Standard action: casting Blistering Invective, effecting all enemies within a 30ft radius around Xarces. Going to roll to shake each of the three I know of, and shall toss an extra roll at the end in case there are enemies I missed it may effect.<br/><br/>BS1:<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135696">Intimidate BS1</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+15</span><span style="font-weight: bold">35</span><br/><br/>Fire Dmg=<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135698">BS1 Burn</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d10</span><span style="font-weight: bold">3</span>Reflex save DC 17 or catch fire.<br/><br/>BS2:<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135699">BS2 intimidate</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+15</span><span style="font-weight: bold">20</span><br/><br/>Fire Dmg=<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135700">BS2 Burn</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d10</span><span style="font-weight: bold">3</span>Reflex save DC 17 or catch fire.<br/><br/>Dracotaur<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135701">Dracotaur Intimidate</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+15</span><span style="font-weight: bold">29</span><br/><br/>Fire Dmg=<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135702">Dracotaur Burn</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d10</span><span style="font-weight: bold">8</span>Reflex save DC 17 or catch fire.<br/><br/>Any other enemies who may be in range that I missed<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135707">Anyone else in range: Intimidate</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d20+15</span><span style="font-weight: bold">29</span><br/><br/>Fire Dmg<a class="postlink" href="http://orokos.com/roll/135710">Anyone else in range: burn</a>:<span style="text-decoration: underline">1d10</span><span style="font-weight: bold">7</span>Reflex save DC 17 or catch fire.<br/><br/>With any luck that should be a group of shaken and potentially on fire lizards :3<br/><br/>if shaklik is coming along or you simply want me to act for her she is doing the following likely.<br/>[[Shaklik: move action to hold onto Xarces, move action to hop off of Xarces. Essentially a double move.]]