Dead Suns Episode 21

29th Rova, 317 AG (continued)
The party, along with Salask the Sniper, have arrives at the Temple of the Twelve. Out the front is an ancient elf named Panellier. Panelliar, Sun Spear of the Inscrutable say it is their duty to guard this place against those who would despoil or misuse their people's discoveries. The Temple of the Twelve is the last repository of their people's lore. It is considered a sacred space.

The party keep their distance as Io goes investigate around the front of the temple invisible. The party question Panellier, who says that recently Doctor Olmehya Solstarni and the cultist came inside, using some control undead abilities. Panellier is now forced to keep defending the temple and prevent anyone coming inside.

The party back away from the temple to rest and recover their wounds. Riggs has a plain to handcuff Salask to Panelliar and push them both off the cliff. Io scouts around the roof but doesn't find any more entrances.

Riggs goes to do the plan, but Panelliar turns hostile before Riggs can get close with Salask and avoids the cuff. Combat starts. Panelliar activates an aura and charges towards Carmen as Riggs manacles Salask's arm to one of their legs. Carmen disengages to behind Riggs. Dr Gentoo jetpacks up to the roof of the temple and fires on the undead guardian. Daevae uses a Jolting Surge, but is burnt by Panelliar's Aura. Panelliar attacks Daevae with the solar spear. Riggs attacks Panelliar with a heavy blow from his sword.

Dr Gentoo continues to fire from the rooftop with her riffle. Salask hobbles over to the temple door but is unable to open it. Io runs out of charges, so takes an energy pack from Carmen. Daevae disengages so Panelliar attacks Carmen again, wounding her badly in the shoulder. Riggs continues to hit Panelliar. Carmen patches up her wound as Gentoo floats down to help, activating her energy shield.

Panelliar hits Gentoo. Carmen disengages. Gentoo overload Panelliar's weapon then backs away. Panelliar activates his aura. Io tries to shoot Panelliar, but misses and hits Rigg's hat. Carmen gets out her laser riffle and fires. Daevae keeps missing with his pistol, so throws a grenade at Panelliar which hits.

Panelliar reactivates his Solar Spear, misses Riggs, and moves towards Carmen. Riggs hits Panelliar in the back, but is hurt by Panelliar's aura. Dr Gentoo finishes off Panelliar with her Doshko.

Dr Gentoo goes to Carmen and uses her medical kit. Riggs gets Daevae to repair his hat. The party rest up.

After resting, Riggs opens the door.


 * From its floor to its curved ceiling thirty feet above, this entry hall is covered in sweeping arcs of constellations marked with delicate lines and numbers at regular intervals.

The party start to investigate.