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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Aug 10, 2014 18:56:26 GMT -6

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Post by Aura Guardian on Aug 10, 2014 18:56:26 GMT -6

(For logs that already exist, please wait to post until after leaving the temple - when this happens, I'll post some things here and )

Forum Roleplay and IRC Roleplay logs here. IRC roleplay is preferred, second best is writing up the conversations in Google Docs, and then third is having the conversations here.

ginganinja Member Posts: 153	[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Aug 11, 2014 5:17:18 GMT -6 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ginganinja on Aug 11, 2014 5:17:18 GMT -6 I leave the temple.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Aug 11, 2014 6:51:16 GMT -6

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Post by agape on Aug 11, 2014 6:51:16 GMT -6

Disclaimer: If the titles make you cringe to the death, accepting more fitting title sugestions. After you’ve been resurrected, that is.

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 1 - Arrival

03:58 <@gamemaster> when you arrive at the Ice Cube, a butler comes up to you
03:58 * Loric is tired beyond imagination
03:58 <@gamemaster> "Ah, Sir Loric. Welcome home."
03:58 * Loric grumbles something as a response
03:58 <@gamemaster> "I was told to inform you that someone has arrived that you should see."
03:58 <@gamemaster> "Miya... mora, if I recall correctly"
03:58 < Loric> "Whoever that is, they can wait un--"
03:59 < Loric> "...!"
03:59 < Loric> "Where is she?"
03:59 <@gamemaster> "She's in the green wing. Her name is on her door."
03:59 * Loric perks up, forgetting all tiredness
04:00 * Loric runs to the green wing, leaving bloody and muddy footprints all over the ice cube
04:00 <@gamemaster> give me a stealth check once you get to her door
04:00 <@gamemaster> involuntary
04:00 < Loric> 1d20+0 stealth
04:00 < Alea> Loric, stealth: 19 [1d20=19]
04:01 <@gamemaster> ...
04:01 < Loric> ((as I run, all the mud makes the armor not to creak))
04:01 < Loric> ((should research this method to make armor less noisy))
04:01 <@gamemaster> ok, you open the door, and she's standing in front of a few dresses suspended from racks
04:02 <@gamemaster> her Callipelu attire is on the bed
04:02 <@gamemaster> she doesn't seem to notice you
04:02 < Loric> "Miyamora!"
04:02 <@gamemaster> "What? Loric?"
04:02 * Loric almost yelling
04:03 <@gamemaster> she looks up
04:03 <@gamemaster> then realizes that she's nude
04:03 * Loric opens his mouth
04:03 * Miyamora hands to cover
04:03 * Loric blinks
04:03 <@miyamora> "LORIC!"
04:03 < Loric> "Oh... Sorry..."
04:03 * Loric blushes
04:03 <@miyamora> clothes start to form
04:03 <@miyamora> well, sort of
04:03 * Loric I didn't mean to interrupt you dressing..."
04:04 * Miyamora blushes a bit, too
04:04 <@miyamora> "Just... leave for a few minutes, all right?"
04:04 * Loric is starting to inspect the ceiling carefully--
04:04 < Loric> "oh, sure, sorry..."
04:04 * Loric 5ft steps back and closes the door
04:05 <@miyamora> a couple minutes later, Miyamora speaks
04:05 <@miyamora> "You can come in, now."
04:05 * Loric has calmed down a little now
04:05 * Loric enters
04:06 <@miyamora> "That was... an unexpected entrance a few minutes ago"
04:06 * Miyamora giggles briefly
04:06 < Loric> "I'm so sorry I haven't seen you for so long and..."
04:06 * Loric chuckles awkwardly
04:06 <@miyamora> she makes an incredulous face at that
04:07 <@miyamora> "Well, you've never seen that much before..."
04:07 * Loric turns completely red in the face
04:07 < Loric> "I'm so sorry... I swear to Iomedae I didn't mean to be..."
04:07 <@miyamora> "Anyway, I have to leave in a few minutes to a dinner."
04:08 * Loric is baffled on how lightly Miyamora took this world-breaking event
04:08 < Loric> "oh..."
04:08 < Loric> "Well... It's wonderful to see you..."
04:09 < Loric> "See... you at the dinner....?"
04:09 * Loric staggers to the hallway
04:10 <@miyamora> "Given how tired you sound, probably not. See you in the morning, more like."
04:10 <@miyamora> "And how tired you look."
04:10 < Loric> "ah... Good night, then..."
04:10 <@miyamora> "Good night
04:10 <@miyamora> "
04:10 < Loric> "I love you."
04:10 <@miyamora> "Love you, too."
04:10 * Loric collapses to a hallway chair, soiling it beyond the capability of mundane cleaning and lets his head clear

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 2 - A Date

04:17 <@gamemaster> You are invited to a dinner with Miyamora at a fancy restaurant - payed for by the Imperial Family's petty cash fund
04:17 < Loric> ((petty???)
04:18 < Loric> The restaurant is fancy because it serves imported goods that do not grow in the cold normally, like corn
04:19 <@miyamora> And they've got a cleric/wizard duo who make the food
04:19 * Loric is dressed in his best casual gear, that is, a Noble's Outfit with only minor jewelry
04:19 * Miyamora is wearing the pink dress from last night
04:19 * Miyamora had chosen the blue one last night; pink this time
04:19 * Loric is much more appropriate now
04:20 <@miyamora> "Good evening, Loric"
04:20 * Loric orders an ewe steak with steamed corn
04:20 < Loric> ((had ordered))
04:20 < Loric> "Hi, Miyamora!"
04:20 <@miyamora> "I'm surprised by how different things are here, compared to back home..."
04:21 * Loric puts on a smile that's wide as a mile
04:21 < Loric> "Yes, indeed!"
04:21 * Loric blinks
04:22 < Loric> "Oh, that's true."
04:22 <@miyamora> "Leaving aside how it seems that not even paladins knock before entering... Everything is ... centralized here."
04:22 < Loric> "Sorry, I really don't know what's it like in Callipelu."
04:22 * Loric bites at his fingertip reactively
04:22 < Loric> "Eh... About that..."
04:23 < Loric> "I'm really sorry. I did wrong there."
04:23 < Loric> "I should have known better than to enter without knocking!"
04:23 <@miyamora> "Just... try and don't let it happen again."
04:23 < Loric> "That was not how a Paladin should act! Even less one with the Oath of Chastity!"
04:23 * Loric sighs sadly
04:24 <@miyamora> "So many roads... back home, our towns and cities are all connected to all others... but this land is so vast, it feels like towns are just ants among a colony... And most roads lead only to or from cities"
04:24 * Loric slumps down a bit
04:25 < Loric> "Tell me about it... In the army we've been sent repeatedly to obscure places..."
04:25 < Loric> "All the travel. I really wish I'd mastered Teleport so we could cut down the time."
04:26 <@miyamora> "I'm fairly sure I'm closer to mastering it than you are..."
04:26 <@miyamora> "Though speaking of spells, I've started researching a new one..."
04:26 < Loric> "You did everything at school better than me"
04:26 * Loric sighs, smiling
04:27 < Loric> "Well--"
04:27 < Loric> "Oh?!"
04:27 < Loric> "What kind of a spell?"
04:27 <@miyamora> "I'm still working out whether what I want is Conjuration or Transmutation"
04:27 < Loric> "I've thought about researching spells myself for tactical purposes. Or replicating spells specific to spontaneous casters or the divine."
04:28 <@miyamora> "But in general - a spell to quickly create clothing."
04:28 < Loric> "You always had a knack for transmutati--"
04:28 < Loric> "Huh?"
04:28 * Loric looks confused
04:28 <@miyamora> "Just in case"
04:28 < Loric> "Why would you want that?"
04:28 <@miyamora> "Well, I sure could have used it last night, instead of just Prestidigitation"
04:28 < Loric> "AAAAH!!..."
04:28 <@miyamora> "No, I don't think I'll let you hear the end of that any time soon."
04:29 * Miyamora smiles
04:29 * Loric clenches his fist tight and eyes too
04:29 < Loric> "please..."
04:29 < Loric> "Do you think I should pay for an Atonement......."
04:29 * Miyamora giggles
04:29 <@miyamora> "No."
04:29 <@miyamora> "Just... don't let it happen again."
04:29 < Loric> "I am a failure as someone to look up to..."
04:29 < Loric> "And let you down as well..."
04:30 <@miyamora> "Loric, why are you always so hard on yourself?"
04:30 < Loric> "ImeanIwasyounakedbeforemarriage..."
04:30 * Loric sighs and tries to relax
04:30 * Loric since Miya seems to take it easy
04:30 < Loric> "That is what I have to do."
04:30 <@miyamora> "I should have closed that door more strongly..."
04:30 < Loric> "It is the path of a paladin."
04:31 < Loric> "To become perfect, like Iomedae is perfect."
04:31 < Loric> "Well... In a divine sense, that is."
04:31 < Loric> "Nobody in the world can be more perfect than you, Miyamora."
04:31 * Loric says with a dreamy face
04:31 <@miyamora> "Aww..."
04:31 <@miyamora> "Thank you."
04:31 <@miyamora> meals arrive
04:32 * Loric seems thoughtful
04:32 < Loric> "You could try Arcane Lock"
04:32 < Loric> "Tough I'm attuned to be let through some of the wards at the castle”
04:32 < Loric> "Yay ewe and corn!"
04:33 * Loric starts eating with much enthusiasm and seems more balanced than at the start of the date
04:33 * Miyamora begins eating
04:33 <@miyamora> "I... don't think that spell is in my book..."
04:34 * Loric almost chokes on a tiny piece of an ewe
04:35 <@miyamora> "Are you all right?
04:35 * Loric *cough* *wheeze*
04:35 < Loric> "...Just surprised..."
04:35 < Loric> "I thought you'd have it for sure..."
04:35 * Loric stares at Miyamora in amazement
04:36 < Loric> "Don't you have every spell in your spellbook?"
04:36 <@miyamora> "Oh, I haven't had the time to find them all..."
04:36 < Loric> "I thought all wizards did..." "Or at least I thought that's how wizards were supposed to do..."
04:36 < Loric> ". . ."
04:37 * Loric has his face freeze in horrid realization
04:37 <@miyamora> "What?"
04:37 < Loric> "...how much time HAS it been since you left the university for Callipelu...?"
04:37 * Loric is starting to look genuinely frightened
04:38 <@miyamora> "... why do you ask?"
04:38 * Miyamora looks curious
04:38 < Loric> "Either you are more busy than I ever realized or all this mythic stuff of dealing with gods face to face has messed up my place in the time!"
04:40 <@miyamora> "I'm ... not sure what to make of that..."
04:41 <@miyamora> "I was just focusing my studies on stronger spells rather than more of the apprentice spells."
04:41 < Loric> "I have 303 spells in my spellbook."
04:42 <@miyamora> "And how many of them are as powerful as, say..."
04:42 * Miyamora pulls out a spellbook, opens it
04:42 <@miyamora> "Draconic Reservoir or Beast Shape?"
04:43 * Loric exhales deeply in relief
04:43 < Loric> "None."
04:43 < Loric> "Thank Iomedae I'm normal."
04:43 <@miyamora> "There you have it."
04:43 * Miyamora quizzical look
04:43 <@miyamora> "You are anything but that..."
04:43 * Miyamora laughs
04:43 < Loric> "For a second I was worried that it was unusual to have every spell that exists that one can cast in one's spellbook."
04:44 < Loric> "But of course that's normal. I cannot cast 'level three' spells by the university standards!"
04:44 < Loric> "So I've had to settle for what I can."
04:44 < Loric> "Good, that's settled, then."
04:45 < Loric> "We should study toghether."
04:45 <@miyamora> "You really bought into that nonsense our fellow apprentices made up?
04:45 < Loric> "Hm?"
04:46 < Loric> "I was going to suggest tonight so that I could give you Arcane Lock from my spellbook..."
04:46 <@miyamora> "Oh, right, you were sick when they covered the names. Cantrips, Apprentice tier, Talent tier, Trained tier, Master Tier, and Epic Tier are what spells are called by"
04:46 < Loric> "...now that you mention it, I think I didn't pay attention then..."
04:46 * Loric shrugs
04:47 * Miyamora smiles

SPOILER: Click to show

Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 3 - Research Starts

04:48 * Loric arrives at Miyamora's door, his spellbook in hand in the evening
04:48 * Loric is absent-minded and forgets to knock on the door
04:49 < Loric> 1d20+2 stealth without armor
04:49 < Alea> Loric, stealth without armor: 17 [1d20=15]
04:50 <@miyamora> even with full plate and a shield, she wouldn't hear you...
04:51 * Loric walks up to her and looks at what she's studying
04:52 < Loric> take 10 arcana 18 spellcraft 19 per 11 if needed
04:53 < Loric> 1d20+2 stealth
04:53 < Alea> Loric, stealth: 7 [1d20=5]
04:54 <@miyamora> "Whoever's there, I'm researching a spell right now... can it wait?"
04:54 < Loric> "Hi, Miya!"
04:54 < Loric> "What are you researching?"
04:55 <@miyamora> "Oh, hi, Loric! Working on that spell I mentioned last night."
04:55 <@miyamora> perception makes the notes readable... barely
04:55 <@miyamora> spellcraft shows that some of the notes are research into conjuration (creation) spells
04:55 <@miyamora> as does arcana
04:56 <@miyamora> spellcraft shows that it's directed at the caster, arcana that it should create clothing for an hour or so
04:56 < Loric> "Ah, looks like an Apprentice-level spell to conjure a piece of clothing for oneself."
04:56 * Loric blinks
04:57 < Loric> "Wait a minute, I'm understanding your notes...?"
04:57 <@miyamora> "I'm not trying to hide the notes, just to get something done."
04:58 < Loric> "Cool! At uni I hardly could understand our notes on Advanced Cantrips! Guess fresh air really does wonders to one's brain!"
04:58 <@miyamora> "Oh, Someone called... Captain Grenth came by. Said he wanted to speak to you before lunch."
04:58 * Loric pulls up a chair
04:58 * Loric stops
04:58 <@miyamora> "We have plenty of time for now, though."
04:59 < Loric> "Grenth, huh."
04:59 * Loric smiles
04:59 < Loric> "Well, he can wait."
05:00 <@miyamora> "Well, you've had some field experience with magic, I'd figure."
05:00 < Loric> "An age-old silver dragon can not stop me from being with you."
05:00 <@miyamora> "... silver dragon? He looked human."
05:00 * Loric waves his hand pompously
05:01 < Loric> "He's in his human form usually."
05:01 <@miyamora> "But nothing like field experience to better learn the ins and outs of magic..."
05:01 < Loric> "When Adrasteia tried to talk back to him as a recruit, he flashed his eyes at her with coldness!"
05:01 <@miyamora> someone knocks.
05:01 <@miyamora> "Enter."
05:01 <@miyamora> a courier comes by
05:01 * Loric facepalms
05:02 < Loric> "Again I forgot to knock..."
05:02 <@miyamora> "Ah, Sir Loric! I was told you'd be here. I am to inform you that you've been transfered back to Grenth's command. A little present for him, since he's recently made Captain. Also, that he requires your presence in the lobby before lunch. A minor task for you."
05:03 <@miyamora> He waits a few seconds, then leaves
05:03 < Loric> "See, I'm a present now!"
05:03 * Loric chuckles
05:04 <@miyamora> "I see no need to do any unwrapping for a while, yet."
05:04 < Loric> "Indeed."
05:05 <@miyamora> "Could you get the box of assorted fabric for me? It's the top shelf of my closet."
05:05 <@miyamora> "Er, it's on the top shelf"
05:05 < Loric> "I guess it's the field experience that let me understand your notes and write my spellbook."
05:05 * Loric casts Pilfering Hand from his engagement ring to fetch the box
05:05 < Loric> "There you go."
05:05 <@miyamora> "Thank you."
05:05 <@miyamora> some time later, a page appears
05:06 <@miyamora> "Enter."
05:06 <@miyamora> "Sir Loric, it's about time for your meeting with Captain Grenth, sir!"
05:06 <@miyamora> he leaves
05:07 <@miyamora> "Well, I guess I'll see you later."
05:07 * Loric looks sad like a kicked puppy
05:07 <@miyamora> "Mustn't keep that 'dragon' waiting"
05:07 < Loric> "If you say so..."
05:08 * Miyamora turns and kisses Loric on the cheek
05:08 * Loric blushes and waves Miyamora farewell
05:08 * Loric leaves airily
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05:08 * Loric walks to Grenth absent-mindedly and airily
05:08 <@grenth> "Ah, Loric..."
05:09 < Loric> "Hi, sir Grenth sir! So lovely!"
05:09 <@grenth> "I'd apologize for taking up your lunch time, but the Emperor's scheduled a feast tonight, so it's not like ---
05:09 <@grenth> "Your head appears to be in the clouds right now."
05:09 * Grenth flashes a draconic look at you
05:09 < Loric> "Her hair is softer than the purest clo---"
05:10 < Loric> "AAH"
05:10 * Loric is startled and stands in attention
05:10 <@grenth> "So glad no one is nearby to see that I'm a dragon beyond you... nor that anyone heard anything through these walls."
05:10 < Loric> "SIR SORRY SIR!"
05:10 * Grenth eye roll
05:10 <@grenth> "Anyway, we have some reports
05:10 <@grenth> *reports
05:11 <@grenth> "of a disturbance by one of the temples"
05:11 < Loric> "Huh, temples..."
05:11 <@grenth> "Accusations of someone trying to disturb the peace by dressing to shock, appall, or offend."
05:11 < Loric> "Ice, Fire..."
05:11 <@grenth> "We'd have sent someone else yesterday or the day before, but it's Calistria's temple, so..."
05:11 < Loric> "The temples are disturbed by improper dressing?"
05:12 <@grenth> "well, local law enforcement gives them a few free passes... but this is getting excessive."
05:12 <@grenth> "Just go there and make sure the person there isn't dressing to shock, appall, and/or offend."
05:12 < Loric> "Ah, you mean that someone from the temple is dressing against social norms and is causing discomfort in citizens in the area!"
05:12 <@grenth> "Legally, any other reason - such as just wanting to be that way - is technically acceptable."
05:13 <@grenth> "... or not dressing, as the case may be."
05:13 <@grenth> "Someone's inve
05:13 <@grenth> ignore that last line
05:13 * Loric frowns :S
05:13 < Loric> "Confound these laws..."
05:14 <@grenth> "Recently stopped a small cult, but they made it look like religious oppression... figure sending a paladin of my mother's would be the fastest way to guarantee no one can make a big fuss over it."
05:15 < Loric> "Hmm..."
05:15 < Loric> "Your command is my order. I will go there at once."
05:15 <@grenth> "So, go. And remember, as long as the target of the complaint isn't doing it to offend people, they're doing nothing wrong by the law."
05:15 < Loric> "The laws of the Empire..."

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 4 - Exhibitionism

23:58 <@gamemaster> Loric: you walk up to the temple of Calistria to find the target of the complaints of dressing to shock or appall
23:58 <@gamemaster> but see what looks to be a statue of Adrasteia in the nude
23:58 <@gamemaster> but for a golden necklace with a black gemstone
23:59 <@gamemaster> a few people are gawking at the statue
23:59 * Loric averts his gaze from the statue, biting his lip and having a furious expression
23:59 <@gamemaster> (which looks very lifelike, but very still)
23:59 * Loric approaches the crowd sternly
23:59 < Loric> "WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND HERE?!?"
23:59 <@gamemaster> "You here to watch her take the tests, too?"
23:59 < Loric> "...what?"
00:00 <@gamemaster> "Yeah, apparently, she's real good at holding still as a statue ..."
00:00 <@gamemaster> "easy mistake"
00:00 * Loric begins to turn towards the statue to check but puts his hand over his eyes and averts his gaze again
00:00 * Loric turns red in the ears
00:01 <@gamemaster> "Well, if you aren't here for that, what are you here for?"
00:01 < Loric> "..."
00:01 < Loric> "What is this test you are speaking about..."
00:01 * Loric turns his back towards Adrasteia
00:02 < Adrasteia> "Hi Loric!"
00:02 < Loric> "Oh no it really is her..."
00:03 < Adrasteia> "What on earth brings you here?"
00:03 < Loric> "...Is this some sort of a cruel joke..."
00:03 * Loric eyes the crowd
00:03 < Loric> "You all, please let me talk to her for a moment."
00:03 < Adrasteia> "I didn't really think this would be your scene..."
00:03 <@gamemaster> "Not for us" one of them says, grinning
00:04 < Loric> 1d20+1 diplo
00:04 < Alea> Loric, diplo: 16 [1d20=15]
00:04 <@gamemaster> "Oh... fine..."
00:04 <@gamemaster> they leave
00:04 * Loric is gritting his teeth
00:04 <@gamemaster> into the temple
00:04 * Loric exhales in relief
00:04 * Loric still back turned towards Adrasteia
00:05 < Loric> "Can you get dressed so we can talk?"
00:05 < Adrasteia> "Um...no sorry"
00:06 < Loric> "..."
00:07 < Loric> "...For how long?"
00:08 < Adrasteia> "Um, I think I'm doing this for a little longer yet"
00:09 < Loric> "An hour? A day?"
00:10 * Loric is tapping his foot on the stone pavement
00:10 < Adrasteia> "I'm not sure, I think a few more days"
00:10 < Loric> "A FEW DAYS?!?"
00:11 * Loric appears disheartened in posture
00:12 < Adrasteia> "Whats wrong Loric, don't you like me like this?"
00:12 < Loric> "Clearly this is some sort of a test of Calistrian faith but is it really so that you have to stand in this very public place naked??"
00:12 < Adrasteia> "Well, thats one of them..."
00:12 * Loric makes a croaking sound at that comment
00:13 < Loric> "You were with me when I deposited my Vow of Chastity, you know I cannot look at you!"
00:13 < Loric> "That is not your issue at the moment, though."
00:13 < Adrasteia> "Well, it wasn't like I knew you were coming"
00:14 < Loric> "There have been complaints on people getting offended by you."
00:15 < Loric> "What is your goal that you are to attain by standing there?"
00:15 < Adrasteia> "Thats sad I guess, but I have recieved many compliments as well though"
00:15 <@gamemaster> Loric: Local Check
00:15 <@gamemaster> with a +2 bonus
00:16 < Loric> "What would you say to the people who are appalled by your actions?"
00:16 < Loric> 1d20+8 local
00:16 < Alea> Loric, local: 12 [1d20=4]
00:17 < Adrasteia> "I would hope they know what they are getting into if they visit a temple of calistria"
00:17 < Loric> "What about those who pass by here without intending to visit the temple?"
00:18 <@gamemaster> side note: the statue of Calistria to the other side of the door is only barely decent
00:18 <@gamemaster> with the local check, you recall what Grenth said, and that only the intent behind it is important
00:19 <@gamemaster> as far as the law cares
00:19 <@gamemaster> and that the temple of Calistria's antics are often tolerated
00:19 < Adrasteia> "Well, its not my problem"
00:20 < Loric> "Adrasteia, it is my problem..."
00:20 * Loric sighs
00:20 < Loric> "Can we talk about this more after you are finished?"
00:21 < Loric> "I can arrange so that those who would get offended will not go through this area."
00:21 < Loric> "If you have to stay in that very spot, that is."
00:22 < Loric> "But I would like to hear what is your story behind this."
00:22 < Adrasteia> "Sure, I have lunch in a little while"
00:22 < Adrasteia> "We can talk then if you want?"
00:22 < Loric> "...You will be clothed, then?"
00:23 < Adrasteia> "Do you know of any calistria customs that say otherwise?"
00:24 < Loric> "...I...I just would like to be able to make eye contact when talking to someone..."
00:24 < Adrasteia> "Its not like there is anything stopping you now..."
00:26 < Loric> "You are standing there naked for the same reasons I am standing my back turned to you."
00:26 < Loric> "I'm interested in you elaborating on those reasons, face to face."
00:27 < Adrasteia> "Far be it from me to deny you more time in my deities temple"
00:27 < Loric> "Wonderful!"
00:27 < Loric> "In what time do you have lunch?"
00:27 <@gamemaster> with that, a priest comes out
00:28 <@gamemaster> "Lunch break" he says to Adrasteia
00:28 * Adrasteia smiles and jumps down
00:28 < Adrasteia> "Its good to see you again!"
00:28 < Loric> "...So, you'll get your clothes?"
00:28 * Loric back still turned
00:28 <@gamemaster> he grins wolfishly
00:29 <@gamemaster> to Loric:
00:29 <@gamemaster> "Until the tests the Unquenchable Flame herself set down, this lady is not allowed to wear anything - per the goddesses own decree"
00:30 <@gamemaster> "Ah, what are you doing here, anyway? I though your family followed the paladin goddess..."
00:30 * Loric grits his teeth and clenches his fist
00:30 <@gamemaster> "well, anything beyond that necklace"
00:30 < Adrasteia> "Its a nice necklace"
00:31 < Loric> "I..."
00:31 * Loric uses Talisman of true Faith
00:31 * Loric asks Iomedae if it's ok to go with Ada
00:34 <@gamemaster> it indicates that it would be better to leave
00:34 <@gamemaster> but that neither course would be a violation
00:35 < Loric> "I'm sorry Adrasteia, it seems that Calistria (or Fate...) have one-upped me this time..."
00:35 < Loric> "I will talk to you tomorrow at the temple."
00:35 < Loric> "During your lunchtime."
00:35 < Loric> "I'd like you to explain this ordeal in detail, then..."
00:36 < Adrasteia> "sure thing Loric"
00:36 < Loric> "Sorry for distracting you."
00:36 < Adrasteia> "Its no problem"
00:36 * Loric leaves and acts when Ada enters the temple for lunch
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00:37 * Loric goes to Grenth
00:37 <@gamemaster> ok, Loric: when you get back to the castle, Grenth asks, "So, what's the story? Dressing to offend or not?"
00:37 < Loric> "She is going through an elaborate ritual of Calistria, I think."
00:38 < Loric> "It is within her legal rights to be there, but because she is my friend I want to get to know her true motivations for such lewdness."
00:38 < Loric> "I have a plan, though."
00:39 < Loric> "With your permission, I could put a curfew around the temple area, only letting people through after they'd been informed of ...unusual proceedings in the proxmity of the place of worship."
00:39 < Loric> "This way, nobody would be offended and I would get more time to get to the bottom of this."
00:40 <@gamemaster> "... I'll take that into consideration. In the mean time, why don't you talk to Miyamora or get a snack?"
00:40 < Loric> "I'll talk to Miyamora..."
00:41 < Loric> "Else my head will explode..."
00:42 <@gamemaster> "Ah, and... perhaps it's best if you stay away from the temple until she's done? I'll tell you when a good time might be.
00:42 <@gamemaster> "
00:43 < Loric> "Huh, well... I told the culprit, who actually is Adrasteia, that I met her tomorrow during lunchtime."
00:43 <@gamemaster> "..."
00:44 <@gamemaster> "Eh. Either way."
00:44 < Loric> "I'll talk to Miyamora and then decide if I go or not."
00:45 < Loric> "Please consider the curfew, I think the priests of Calistria need a lesson."

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 5 - Calm Before the Storm

01:49 * Loric removes his helmet and knocks on Miyamora's room
01:49 <@miyamora> "Who's there?"
01:50 < Loric> "Me, Loric..."
01:50 <@miyamora> "Ah... just a little bit..."
01:50 <@miyamora> perception check
01:51 < Loric> 1d20+1 per
01:51 < Alea> Loric, per: 13 [1d20=12]
01:52 <@miyamora> you heard her walking a bit
01:52 <@miyamora> and a door opening
01:52 <@miyamora> but not this one
01:52 <@miyamora> another perception
01:52 < Loric> 1d20+1 per
01:52 < Alea> Loric, per: 14 [1d20=13]
01:52 <@miyamora> you think you almost hear something... want to surge?
01:52 < Loric> 1d6 surge
01:52 < Alea> Loric, surge: 6 [1d6=6]
01:53 <@miyamora> you hear some clothing rustling
01:53 <@miyamora> then, less than half a minute later, ... perception check
01:53 < Loric> 1d20+1 per
01:53 < Alea> Loric, per: 8 [1d20=7]
01:53 < Loric> 1d6 surge
01:53 < Alea> Loric, surge: 3 [1d6=3]
01:54 <@miyamora> ok, you only hear the door open
01:54 * Loric whispers: "Thank you, I couldn't have taken any more today..."
01:54 * Miyamora is clad in simple garb and has a few burns
01:54 <@miyamora> another perception
01:54 <@miyamora> two, actually
01:54 * Loric is taken aback

01:54 < Loric> 2#1d20+1
01:54 < Alea> Loric, 2#1d20+1: 3 [1d20=2], 2 [1d20=1]
01:55 <@miyamora> ...
01:55 <@miyamora> you smell some smoke
01:55 <@miyamora> "Ah, Loric."
01:55 <@miyamora> "I was just testing my spell... but it caught fire."
01:56 <@miyamora> "And then, I spilled some of the acids I was trying to use as components on myself..."
01:56 < Loric> "Wow, I never thought spell research were so dangerous..."
01:56 < Loric> "Let me help you"
01:56 * Loric gently touches Miyamora
01:56 < Loric> 1d6 Lay on Hands
01:56 < Alea> Loric, Lay on Hands: 1 [1d6=1]
01:56 < Loric> 1d6 Lay on Hands again
01:56 < Alea> Loric, Lay on Hands again: 4 [1d6=4]
01:57 <@miyamora> "Ah, thank you."
01:57 <@miyamora> "But I'm fine..."
01:57 <@miyamora> "it was only a small fire... and the acids weren't that strong"
01:57 * Loric smiles a little
01:57 < Loric> "Well, glad you are alright..."
01:57 * Loric collapses to a chair
01:58 < Loric> "I on the other hand..."
01:58 <@miyamora> "Events that tiring?"
01:58 * Miyamora 0.o
01:58 < Loric> "It seems since you got here, life's been throwing sucker punches at me."
01:58 < Loric> "Or Fate, I'm not sure yet."
01:59 < Loric> "The mission I got from Grenth was awful."
01:59 < Loric> "I had to go investigate someone dressing undecently near the temple of Calistria."
02:00 <@miyamora> "..."
02:00 <@miyamora> "..."
02:00 <@miyamora> the silence is nearly audible
02:00 < Loric> "Yes, that's just asking for it."
02:00 <@miyamora> "What...?"
02:00 < Loric> "...Especially what happened with you back then."
02:00 * Loric takes a deep, tired breath
02:01 < Loric> "A woman was standing by the temple, naked."
02:01 <@miyamora> "..."
02:01 * Miyamora 0.o
02:01 < Loric> "Posing as a statue, a huge crowd crowding her."
02:01 < Loric> "Yes, I was horrified."
02:02 < Loric> "I managed to disperse the crowd, but the worst thing..."
02:02 <@miyamora> "What?"
02:02 < Loric> "Is the woman in question being a member of my team and a friend, Adrasteia."
02:02 <@miyamora> "..."
02:02 < Loric> "I knew she worshipped Calistria, but to such an extent of lewd rites..."
02:02 <@miyamora> "... In Calipellu, practically no one follows Calistria..."
02:03 * Loric shakes his head sadly
02:03 <@miyamora> "This would never have happened back home"
02:03 < Loric> "Some days I wish I lived there as well..."
02:03 < Loric> "I have little idea what to do."
02:04 < Loric> "The law says she has the right to be there if her intention is not to appall other people."
02:05 <@miyamora> "... that is not how the law is written in Callipelu, either..."
02:05 < Loric> "I can see that she is going through some rite, but am baffled by how she can be so selfish."
02:05 <@miyamora> "Well, I guess you have no choice but to let her do that..."
02:05 <@miyamora> "Selfish? How?"
02:05 < Loric> "I think she doesn't understand that she's putting herself above many other people."
02:06 < Loric> "I'd say, abusing her rights, even."
02:06 < Loric> "Tomorrow during lunchtime I'm supposed to go talk to her..."
02:06 <@miyamora> "Above? How so?"
02:07 < Loric> "Why cannot she do such a rite in a private place!"
02:07 < Loric> "Or arrange so that innocent bystanders don't watch such abuse of one's body!"
02:07 <@miyamora> "hmm... maybe she has no choice?"
02:07 <@miyamora> "well, no choice where it is"
02:08 <@miyamora> "And, well... it is a temple of Calistria..."
02:08 < Loric> "...Calistria..."
02:08 * Loric grits his teeth
02:09 < Loric> "Well, I must endeavor to understand her..."
02:09 < Loric> "Not Calistria, though."
02:09 <@miyamora> "What did she say?
02:09 <@miyamora> "
02:09 <@miyamora> "your friend, that is."
02:10 < Loric> "She seemed strangely content and calm..."
02:10 < Loric> "And dismissed my voiced concern on the bystanders as 'Not her problem'."
02:10 <@miyamora> "... Well, good luck tomorrow."
02:11 < Loric> "I'd want to know if she really thinks that she can ignore the consequences of her actions..."
02:11 < Loric> "But what do I do!"
02:11 < Loric> "It's a TEMPLE OF CALISTRIA!"
02:11 < Loric> "A glorified brothel!"
02:11 <@miyamora> "What will be... will be."
02:11 <@miyamora> "... or so I've heard."
02:11 < Loric> "And it was strongly implied she wouldn't be clothed there!"
02:12 < Loric> "I thought about going there blindfolded"
02:12 <@miyamora> "Inside the temple, not anyone's problem, I'd figure."
02:12 <@miyamora> "... but ONLY inside"
02:12 < Loric> "Do you have any insight on what she possibly could be thinking? You probably have more insight on women than me..."
02:14 <@miyamora> "Heh. Obviously... people don't act irrationally... at least, not in their own head. Just ask her why, I'd figure, is the fastest way to find out."
02:15 < Loric> "Do you think she would mind if I went in there wearing a blindfold?"
02:16 <@miyamora> "Not unless you tripped onto her"
02:16 <@miyamora> "Which, given a blindfold"
02:16 <@miyamora> "And lots of stuff in a temple"
02:16 <@miyamora> "Would be a concern."
02:17 * Miyamora smiles coyly
02:17 <@miyamora> "She's not more beautiful than I am, now is she?"
02:17 < Loric> "Oh dear..."
02:17 < Loric> "Would, *you* mind if I saw her naked?"
02:17 < Loric> "There is nobody in the world more beautiful than you, Miyamora."
02:17 <@miyamora> "She's not more beautiful than I am, is she?"
02:17 <@miyamora> retract last line
02:18 <@miyamora> "Then there's no problem... I trust you."
02:18 < Loric> "Calistria's view on beauty is perverted."
02:18 < Loric> "Hm."
02:19 < Loric> "My last concern is my own mental stability."
02:19 < Loric> "I asked Iomedae via my Talisman if going into the temple was a good idea and she answered that while not breaking my oaths, it would be ungood."
02:20 <@miyamora> "Hmm... probably just a matter of priorities."
02:20 <@miyamora> "Was there something you were supposed to do?"
02:21 < Loric> "Uhh... Grenth ordered me to clear the situation and to find out if she was breaking the law."
02:21 < Loric> "Unless there is some quest of Iomedae that I've forgotten..."
02:21 <@miyamora> "So, you were supposed to report back to him, then?"
02:22 < Loric> "Ah, that must be it."
02:22 <@miyamora> "Why not ask again about tomorrow?"
02:23 < Loric> "That is a good idea..."
02:23 <@miyamora> ((the talisman says go for it))
02:23 * Loric asks about lunchtime tomorrow
02:23 <@miyamora> "And I've got to get back to this spell soon, or --"
02:23 <@miyamora> something on a burner starts boiling over
02:23 <@miyamora> "AH!"
02:23 * Miyamora rushes over
02:23 <@miyamora> "I need as few people in the room as possible right now."
02:24 < Loric> "Ah, alright, I'll be off, then..."
02:24 <@miyamora> "I might be able to salvage today's research, but the fewer magical auras in here, the better"
02:24 < Loric> "Thank you, this has eased my mind"
02:24 * Loric smiles
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02:30 <@gamemaster> morning of the day you're going to meet adrasteia
02:30 <@gamemaster> setting: breakfast table
02:30 -!- GameMaster is now known as Miyamora
02:30 <@miyamora> "Good morning, Loric"
02:30 -!- Miyamora is now known as Bonum
02:31 <@bonum> "Ah, Loric... we were close to starting without you."
02:31 -!- Bonum is now known as Miyamora
02:32 * Loric bows and sits to have breakfast
02:32 < Loric> "Good morning!"
02:32 <@miyamora> "Was your night restful?"
02:32 * Loric is cheerful
02:32 < Loric> "Yes, I slept surprisingly well, given the situation."
02:32 < Loric> "A Polypurposeous Panacea helped as well..."
02:33 < Loric> "No omens or nightmares!"
02:34 <@miyamora> "Not sure what to make of that..."
02:34 * Miyamora starts eating
02:34 -!- Miyamora is now known as Bonum
02:34 <@bonum> "... Omens?"
02:35 <@bonum> "That you would stay away from omens already... I'm not sure what you've gotten yourself into, but tread carefully."
02:35 < Loric> "I will."
02:36 < Loric> "I intend to research an arcane spell someday that prevents deities other than Iomedae from affecting my mind..."
02:36 < Loric> "Although that is probably way beyond my capabilities right now, perhaps some day..."
02:37 <@bonum> "..."
02:37 <@bonum> breakfast proceeds quietly thereafter...

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 6 - Table Talk

02:40 <@gamemaster> ok, lunch: you have a table alone, though there are people in the rooms around.
02:46 * Loric waits awkwardly by the temple gates
02:47 <@gamemaster> Loric: you arrive just as Adrasteia is heading in
02:47 <@gamemaster> Adrasteia still unclothed
02:47 * Loric may or may not be wearing an invisible blindfold ((you can't see it))
02:47 < Adrasteia> lol
02:47 * Loric gulps
02:47 * GameMaster an invisible blindfold blocks nothing
02:47 < Loric> "Adrasteia!"
02:47 < Adrasteia> "Hi Loric"
02:48 < Adrasteia> "How have you been since we last met"
02:48 * Loric looks sweaty and stressed
02:48 < Loric> "Actually better."
02:49 < Loric> "I can come into the temple with you to have lunch."
02:49 < Adrasteia> "So am I actually, I went on a wonderful date that other night"
02:49 < Loric> "...You are courting someone?"
02:50 * Loric gazes curiously towards Adrasteia, then averts his gaze, biting his lip
02:50 < Adrasteia> "well...I wouldn't say it was just someONE"
02:50 < Adrasteia> "and I wouldn't call it courting either"
02:51 < Loric> "A double date?"
02:51 < Adrasteia> "There were 4 of us involved, sure"
02:52 < Adrasteia> "A good time was had by all I think"
02:52 < Loric> "How nice to hear you finding someone to bond with!"
02:53 < Loric> "Are we having lunch outside?"
02:53 <@gamemaster> (no)
02:54 < Adrasteia> "Loric, I bonded with three people"
02:54 < Adrasteia> "At the same time"
02:55 * Loric seems confused :S
02:56 < Adrasteia> "I think the correct term for it is foursome"
02:56 < Loric> 1d20+6 linguistics to understand obscure jargon
02:56 < Alea> Loric, linguistics to understand obscure jargon: 12 [1d20=6]
02:56 <@gamemaster> it was an orgy
02:56 <@gamemaster> basically
02:56 <@gamemaster> sort of
02:56 <@gamemaster> only more restrained
02:57 < Adrasteia> 2 priests, me, and a prostitute
02:57 * Loric looks pained and tightly closes his eyes >_<
02:57 < Loric> "...I...see..."
02:59 * Loric tries to gather himself
03:00 < Loric> "So... What is up in your life at the moment? What are you going through?"
03:00 < Loric> "I'd like you to be able to speak frankly."
03:00 < Adrasteia> "O.k"
03:00 < Loric> "I know you distrust arcane casters, but could you accept this spell that lets us speak in private?"
03:01 <@gamemaster> (you already have relative privacy)
03:01 <@gamemaster> (relative meaning Adrasteia doesn't have any at the moment)
03:01 < Loric> "Please... This is already difficult for me..."
03:02 < Adrasteia> "You can talk to me Loric"
03:04 < Loric> "We are in a temple of Calistria..."
03:04 * Loric casts Codespeak, do you accept it?
03:06 * Loric casts the spell and now his and Adrasteia's discussion is all Klingon to the eavesdroppers
03:06 < Loric> "Thank you!"
03:06 * Loric smiles at Adrasteia but then blushes
03:06 < Loric> "So, what is this many-day ritual you're going through?"
03:08 < Adrasteia> "Its my tests I undertake before I can get some information on one of the Five Mages"
03:08 < Loric> "Why do you have to take tests and do the priests here have knowledge on them?"
03:09 < Adrasteia> "Calistria does"
03:09 < Loric> "oh...."
03:09 < Loric> "hrm"
03:10 * Loric scratches his 3-day beard and looks puzzled
03:10 < Loric> "Did you receive these quests directly from Calistria or did the priests here give them?"
03:10 < Adrasteia> "I understand Calistria instructed her priests to give me these special tests"
03:11 < Adrasteia> "I couldn't be totally sure though"
03:11 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+8 surged Religion to know if this is an unique test
03:12 < Alea> Loric, surged Religion to know if this is an unique test: 16 [1d20=6; 1d6=2]
03:12 <@gamemaster> you have no clue
03:12 <@gamemaster> that it's definitely a test for a Calistrian, you are certain
03:12 <@gamemaster> but not unique or not
03:13 < Loric> "Hm..."
03:13 <@gamemaster> Adrasteia: you can roll religion, too
03:13 < Loric> "I guess Divination or Commune would not have given information comprehensive enough on the mages..."
03:13 <@gamemaster> at a +2 bonus given the circumstances
03:13 < Adrasteia> 1d20 Knowledge Religion
03:13 < Alea> Adrasteia, Knowledge Religion: 8 [1d20=8]
03:15 < Loric> "Your cause seems to make sense..."
03:15 < Adrasteia> "So you are ok with it?"
03:15 < Loric> "You clearly let nothing get into the way of your quest..."
03:15 < Loric> "What do you think of the tests?"
03:16 < Loric> "As far as I see, they are defiling your body!"
03:16 < Adrasteia> "They are challenging, but there is nothing defiling about them that I can see"
03:17 * Loric is mortified
03:17 < Loric> "I see...."
03:17 < Adrasteia> "Whats to bad with not wearing clothes?"
03:17 < Adrasteia> so bad*
03:17 < Loric> "Well so many things!"
03:17 < Adrasteia> "You never took a bath?"
03:18 < Loric> "Actually there is a spell for that but that's beside the point..."
03:18 < Loric> "Other people may not share your... free attitude with not wearing clothing."
03:19 < Adrasteia> "Its Calistria's wish"
03:19 < Loric> "You standing naked in the open will be troublesome for them."
03:19 < Loric> "I'm troubled about what you said before about it 'being not your problem'..."
03:20 < Adrasteia> "Well, its not!"
03:20 < Adrasteia> "People know where the Temple is"
03:20 < Adrasteia> "Why go there, if you would be offended by what you see?"
03:21 < Loric> "That's an excuse. People see you as they pass by the temple."
03:21 <@gamemaster> roll local, if you have it
03:21 < Loric> 1d20+6 local
03:21 < Alea> Loric, local: 10 [1d20=4]
03:21 <@gamemaster> the temple isn't by the main roads
03:22 <@gamemaster> and there are plenty of ways to, without messing with travel times, not go by the temple
03:22 <@gamemaster> loric, religion
03:22 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+8 surged religion
03:22 < Alea> Loric, surged religion: 26 [1d20=13; 1d6=5]
03:22 < Adrasteia> "Loric, who do you follow"
03:22 <@gamemaster> religion reveals that the temple of calistria has done things like this before
03:22 <@gamemaster> just not for so long
03:23 <@gamemaster> not NEARLY as long
03:23 <@gamemaster> and that people generally only rarely go by it if they don't have business of some sort there
03:23 < Loric> "I follow Iomedae, why?"
03:23 < Adrasteia> "Do you follow her in everything?"
03:23 < Loric> "There were complaints about your undecency so someone did get offended..."
03:24 < Adrasteia> "Don't avoid the question"
03:24 < Loric> "Depends on what is meant by everything..."
03:24 < Loric> "Everything imaginable? Everything requested?"
03:24 < Loric> "Everything possible?"
03:24 < Adrasteia> "Before Iomedae, when you were younger, did you look up to your parents"
03:24 < Loric> "Everything she expects or everything she asks?"
03:25 < Loric> "Definitely!"
03:25 < Adrasteia> "Everything she asks"
03:25 * Loric starts to loosen up a little
03:25 < Adrasteia> "Did you believe they had your best interests at heart?"
03:25 < Loric> "Of course they had!"
03:25 < Adrasteia> "Did you obey them?"
03:27 < Loric> "Not always..."
03:27 < Loric> "Nor would I follow every single command I can imagine Iomedae giving to me, I think..."
03:27 < Adrasteia> "Calistria is both my divine goddess and my parent"
03:27 < Loric> "But I trust her not to give me commands I wouldn't fulfil..."
03:28 < Loric> "I see."
03:28 < Adrasteia> "IF Calistria herself set these tasks, I believe she has my best interests at heart"
03:28 < Loric> "I think I understand your motivations for worshiping Calistria"
03:29 < Adrasteia> "Please understand that this is my personal choice Loric"
03:29 < Adrasteia> "I am not forced into this"
03:29 < Loric> "I'm just not sure if you realize the freedom you have in worshipping a deity."
03:30 < Adrasteia> "and I am unsure if you realise your own attempts at impacting on my own personal freedom"
03:30 <@gamemaster> loric, sense motive
03:31 <@gamemaster> hint: no matter what you roll, you get the sense she knew the score and made a choice
03:32 < Loric> 1d20+3 SM
03:32 < Alea> Loric, SM: 16 [1d20=13]
03:32 < Loric> "I am not trying to affect your worship of Calistria, Adrasteia."
03:32 < Loric> "I am a paladin, perceived as one following the strictest codes there is."
03:33 < Loric> "But every code is nothing in itself, it's how we act on them that matters."
03:34 < Loric> "There is always freedom for the worshiper to understand orders as he or she personally thinks."
03:34 < Adrasteia> "Are you worried for me Loric?"
03:34 < Loric> "It's what makes us different from the gods; we can interpret orders given to us."
03:35 < Loric> "I am not worried for you; I am worried for those around us who are weaker than us."
03:35 < Loric> "You have firm faith in Calistria; I understand and appreciate that."
03:35 < Loric> "But please consider the other people in how you carry out the commands of your goddess."
03:36 < Adrasteia> "I don't know how long these tests will last"
03:36 < Loric> "Gods do not understand the value in all the things humans appreciate."
03:37 < Adrasteia> "I have 2 or 3 days left Loric"
03:38 < Adrasteia> "before the tests are complete"
03:38 < Loric> "I see."
03:38 < Loric> "Will you receive any more obligations of ...this sort later?"
03:39 < Adrasteia> "What do you mean by obligations"
03:40 < Loric> "Duties under this temple, from the priests and not Calistria herself."
03:41 < Adrasteia> "If you are asking if I will walk around with no clothes on all the time, it seems unlikely"
03:42 < Loric> "Phew."
03:42 < Loric> "Please be more considerate to the others' feelings, Adrasteia."
03:43 < Loric> "You need all the aid against the mages, and more friends in life never hurts."
03:44 < Loric> "With little effort, taking note of those weaker than you, you can gain allies without losing anything yourself."
03:45 < Adrasteia> "That said, I intend to stay in the temple"
03:46 < Loric> "I have no problem with that."
03:47 < Loric> "Worship Calistria, but don't forget that you are a human..."
03:48 < Adrasteia> "What does that mean?"
03:49 < Loric> "That there are things that humans understand and can do that gods do not."
03:49 < Loric> "When gods ask for obedience, what they really want is us to choice what they would like for us to choose."
03:50 < Adrasteia> "What do our parents want us to choose?"
03:51 < Loric> "To not do the mistakes they did."
03:52 < Loric> "And gods want us to do what they cannot; to pick the will of the god from a pool of alternatives"
03:53 < Loric> "But with free will, we can both pick the will of a god *and* additional things in addition to what the god wants."
03:53 < Loric> "I chose to follow Iomedae's path, but I still can choose everything I do every day."
03:54 < Loric> "What I eat at meals, how many friends I make, whom I love."
03:54 < Adrasteia> "I chose to follow Calistria, and I still choose what I wish"
03:54 < Loric> "And those wishes of yours, you can freely alter without offending calistria."
03:55 < Adrasteia> "I could"
03:55 < Adrasteia> "Again though, it still comes down to my decision above all else"
03:55 < Loric> "Nothing is stopping you from calculating what actions are the best within the areas not dictated by Calistria."
03:56 < Loric> "Take arcane casters for example."
03:56 < Adrasteia> "What about them?"
03:57 < Loric> "You hated them and still do. But by choosing to work along arcane casters like me, Warden and Oros, you have gained friends and gotten more personal knowledge on arcane casters as a whole."
03:57 < Loric> "And nothing of this is against you worshipping calistria."
03:57 < Adrasteia> "that is true"
03:58 < Loric> "The same is with how you think about others."
03:59 < Loric> "I see now that what you did at the temple gate was worship of calistria."
03:59 < Loric> "But please, think about how you thought about it 'not being their problem'. Is this the best way to handle the feelings of other people?"
04:00 < Adrasteia> "Yes"
04:00 < Adrasteia> "They have the freedom to choose whether or not to be offended"
04:05 < Loric> "I'm not so sure on that..."
04:05 < Loric> "If a peasant sees a bear, he recoils without a choice..."
04:10 < Adrasteia> "What if the bear is hurt"
04:10 < Adrasteia> "Do you still run?"
04:10 < Loric> "Then it's complicated."
04:10 < Loric> "And one has to weigh the situation."
04:11 < Adrasteia> "Just like now?"
04:12 < Loric> "Yes, I think."
04:12 < Loric> "The peasant has many choices of action and can do even the obvious action of running in many ways"
04:13 < Loric> "He can run up a tree, run to his home, run for help and so on."
04:13 < Adrasteia> "Or he can talk to the bear"
04:14 <@gamemaster> loric; religion check
04:14 < Loric> "It is hard to know which is the best, but it is possible. And if the man doesn't consider the other options, he doesn't use his full potential"
04:14 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+8 religion
04:14 < Alea> Loric, religion: 22 [1d20=8; 1d6=6]
04:14 <@gamemaster> you know that Iomedae has an ally, Sarenrea, whose herald does that "talk to the bear"
04:15 <@gamemaster> at least, so to speak
04:15 <@gamemaster> if it was only hungry or something
04:15 < Loric> "Teachings vary on what would be the best choice in the base of the bear."
04:16 < Loric> "Different religions tell different things, but do not give answers to all the situations."
04:16 < Loric> "--Except for very powerful Clerics..."
04:16 < Adrasteia> "If people are offended, that is there right...but people will always be displeased over one thing or another"
04:17 < Adrasteia> "If I worried about them all the time, I would never do anything"
04:17 < Loric> "Oh, you don't need to be worried."
04:17 < Adrasteia> "Perhapes it is not "their problem", but nor is it directly my problem"
04:18 < Loric> "When you choose to do something, think the action through so that you do it in the best way possible."
04:18 < Loric> "Or, well, try."
04:18 < Adrasteia> "I always do"
04:18 < Loric> "Only gods can do the best way possible."
04:19 < Loric> "That's nice to hear."
04:19 * Loric looks relieved
04:19 < Adrasteia> "Hey Loric, do you want to watch my tests"
04:19 < Loric> "There are so many people who just blindly follow doctrine..."
04:19 < Adrasteia> "You can be my emotional support"
04:20 * Loric makes a painful, tired expression
04:20 < Loric> "...at the cost of my own sanity..."
04:21 < Loric> "It's just... I'm not used to naked women."
04:22 < Adrasteia> "It bothers you?"
04:22 <@gamemaster> the talisman of true faith has nothing to say about thise
04:22 <@gamemaster> well, lots to say
04:22 <@gamemaster> just, it can't seem to agree with itself
04:23 < Loric> "YES!"
04:23 < Adrasteia> "Why so?"
04:24 < Loric> "Seeing a woman naked can elicit desires in men that are not pure by some standards."
04:24 < Adrasteia> "Hmm'
04:25 < Adrasteia> "So you don't love a special someone?"
04:25 < Loric> "And can be distracting to the point of dysfunctionality."
04:25 < Loric> "And the haunting im--"
04:25 * Loric smiles
04:25 < Loric> "Yes, I do, in fact."
04:25 < Adrasteia> "Does your vow not forbid you from that?"
04:27 < Loric> "My vow is to only have romance with a single woman."
04:27 < Loric> "Well, up to."
04:28 < Adrasteia> "DO you find the person you love distracting Loric?"
04:29 < Loric> "..."
04:30 < Loric> "I'd... rather not answer that..."
04:30 < Adrasteia> "Its an innocent question Loric"
04:30 * Adrasteia smiles and points to a particular priest
04:30 < Adrasteia> "That man over there distracts me"
04:31 * Loric exhales sharply
04:31 < Loric> "Miyamora is the most lovely person I know... And when sometimes I seem absent-minded, I’m thinking of her…”
04:31 < Loric> "But I once accidentally saw her naked and I've been very distracted since..."
04:32 < Adrasteia> "Does it prevent you from upholding your Paladin duties?"
04:33 < Loric> "I hope not."
04:35 < Adrasteia> "So women being naked doesn't negatively impact on your performance?"
04:37 < Adrasteia> "There does not seem like something is wrong with eliciting desires"
04:37 < Loric> "Yes, it does!"
04:37 < Loric> "Some people wouldn't like such desires being forced on them."
04:40 < Adrasteia> "I'm not forcing anything on anyone"
04:42 < Loric> "..."
04:43 < Loric> "Well, I can hopefully protect those who can get offended."
04:43 < Loric> "After all, it should be few people who walk by the temple unknowingly."
04:47 < Adrasteia> "I see"
04:52 < Loric> "I believe I understand the situation now. Your acts were service to Calistria and your intention was that and not wanting to be naked in itself?"
04:52 < Loric> "Mind you, what is your next test?"
04:54 < Loric> "Earlier you asked me to stay for your test as... emotional support."
04:54 < Loric> "Are the tests truly that difficult? And would I be actual support to you?"
04:57 < Adrasteia> “The Tests are trying”
04:57 < Adrasteia> “some more difficult than others”
04:58 < Loric> "Do you truly want me to come to the test despite what we've talked about today?"
05:04 < Adrasteia> "I give you the freedom to make your own choice Loric"
05:06 < Loric> "I do not want to come but if that would be help to you and you wish that, I will."
05:09 < Adrasteia> "If you don't want to come then don't, I will manage on my own"
05:12 < Loric> "Thank you."
05:12 < Loric> "Please share the information on the mages you get is possible, so we can help you against them."
05:13 < Loric> "I think this was all the information I need. I don't really want to linger here any longer..."
05:13 < Loric> "Good luck on your tests!"
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05:15 * Loric exits the temple and begins trembling slightly
05:19 * Loric writes a note saying "Prepare Memory Lapse on 6th day from talking with Ada"
05:20 * Loric casts Hidden Knowledge: "Cast Memory Lapse in ten seconds on you know what, then."
05:20 < Loric> A single rune appears on Loric's left hand
05:21 * Loric casts Hidden Knowledge from his engagement ring: "Naked Adrasteia."
05:22 < Loric> Another rune appears, this time on his right hand
05:22 * Loric walks away, whistling happily, having his mind bleached

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 7 - Follow-up

23:27 <@miyamora> you arrive back after the conversation with Adrasteia
23:27 <@miyamora> what do?
23:27 * Loric is frustrated
23:27 <@miyamora> ?
23:28 < Loric> "Hmm... To see Miyamora or Grenth..."
23:28 < Loric> "...Miya's probably busy with the spell so I'll visit Grenth first..."
23:28 -!- Miyamora is now known as Grenth
23:28 * Loric goes to report to Grenth before seeing Miyamora
23:29 * Loric knocks on Grenth's office door
23:29 <@grenth> "Enter."
23:29 * Loric enters and salutes Grenth
23:29 < Loric> "I report from my meeting with Adrasteia at the Calistrian Temple."
23:30 <@grenth> "Wasn't that yesterday?"
23:30 <@grenth> "Or something else?"
23:30 < Loric> "I talked with her again and now know of her motivations also."
23:31 < Loric> "She is going through a rite given to her by Calistria and her motivation for this is to gain knowledge that has been promised to her, should she succeed at the rites."
23:31 < Loric> "So, no intention to appall the public."
23:31 < Loric> "However, I discovered that the priests at the temple do have an attitude that promotes public displays like this."
23:32 <@grenth> "As it is everywhere one of those temples exists..."
23:32 < Loric> "This will probably cause issues like this to show up every now and then."
23:32 <@grenth> "There's always an issue."
23:32 <@grenth> "The problem is knowing where it is."
23:32 < Loric> "Yes, I think events like these cannot be predicted..."
23:33 <@grenth> "At least with the Calistrians, we can make good guesses, generally - or find it out with the right amount of coin"
23:33 < Loric> "However, I now know that her rites last for a few more days still."
23:33 <@grenth> "... Want my advice on things like this, Loric?"
23:34 < Loric> "Yes, commander."
23:34 <@grenth> "This advice isn't as your commander."
23:34 <@grenth> "It's as a fellow follower of Iomedae, and one who's been around a fair bit longer than you."
23:34 <@grenth> "Just... let things be."
23:34 <@grenth> "Sometimes."
23:35 <@grenth> "If it's not an active threat, then it's often the best course to let things resolve themselves. You make enemies if you try to force things when you don't have to."
23:35 <@grenth> "Nudge them, sure..."
23:35 < Loric> "I... see..."
23:35 <@grenth> "Probably best if you just... put this to the side"
23:36 < Loric> "Just when I attempted to be more active in my service..."
23:36 < Loric> "Guess I overdid this time, then."
23:36 < Loric> "Well, I think I can let it slide."
23:36 <@grenth> "know both when to fight, and when to let it be."
23:36 < Loric> "After all, I'm feeling surprisingly stable even having visited a temple of calistria..."
23:37 <@grenth> "..."
23:37 <@grenth> spellcraft
23:37 < Loric> 1d20+9
23:37 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+9: 24 [1d20=15]
23:37 <@grenth> ok
23:37 <@grenth> detect magic
23:37 <@grenth> "Though it is often NOT a good idea to lie to oneself..."
23:37 <@grenth> "Judging by the Hidden Knowledge effects you have active."
23:38 <@grenth> "But that's your choice."
23:38 < Loric> "I... see..."
23:38 < Loric> "..."
23:39 < Loric> "Do you have any other tasks for me?"
23:39 <@grenth> "No; I'll send someone when I do."
23:40 < Loric> "That's it for my report, then. Mission completed."
23:40 * Loric waits for dismissal and leaves
23:45 <@grenth> "Dismissed."
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00:03 * Loric feeling mentally tired, changes armor to casual clothes in his room
00:04 <@miyamora> *Knock Knock*
00:04 <@miyamora> "Ah, Loric?”
00:04 < Loric> "Hopefully I'll get a few days of rest now and can be with Miya.."
00:04 * Loric turns towards the door
00:05 <@miyamora> ((she knocked just as you finished changing))
00:05 * Loric smiles at Miyamora
00:06 * Loric is wearing a casual evening suit
00:06 < Loric> "Hi, I was just going to see you!"
00:06 * Miyamora is wearing the simple spell research clothes
00:07 <@miyamora> "I heard you were back, so I took a break from the spell - nothing time-sensitive just now."
00:07 <@miyamora> "How are you?"
00:07 < Loric> "Ah..."
00:07 < Loric> "Rather good, given the circumstances and transpired events!"
00:07 < Loric> "...But mind you, how many hours do you research per day??"
00:07 <@miyamora> "Just eight per day"
00:08 <@miyamora> "Plenty of time for other things"
00:08 < Loric> "I was going to ask if you wanted to do something together this evening"
00:08 <@miyamora> "Oh! Yes."
00:08 < Loric> "Do you have any ideas?"
00:09 <@miyamora> "Hmm... I was going to suggest the astronomy tower"
00:09 <@miyamora> "But that would take a while, and stall my research a bit."
00:09 <@miyamora> "Perhaps we could see a play?"
00:11 < Loric> "A great idea! Hmm.. operas are boring..."
00:12 <@miyamora> "I'll ask one of the pages to get two tickets to a dinner show."
00:15 < Loric> "Have you seen the one about the Unseelie Lemkin who fell in love with a human?"
00:15 < Loric> "I think that one's based on folklore from the southern Empire and never shown in Callipelu..."
00:16 <@miyamora> "... Is that one showing now?"
00:18 < Loric> "Yup."
00:19 < Loric> "I'll come pick you up at six"
00:19 <@miyamora> "Ok, then. I don't know what it's called, so you'll have to ask a page to get the tickets. Six is fine."
00:19 < Loric> "I can tell you about today during the intermissions..."
00:19 < Loric> "It's called Mendacity."
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00:20 <@miyamora> meeting 7, the day after the play.
00:31 <@miyamora> "So... about your meeting with ... Adrasteia was it?"
00:31 <@miyamora> "How do you feel about it now?"
00:32 * Loric is reclining on a couch in Miyamora's suite
00:32 < Loric> "Well..."
00:32 < Loric> "Quite neutral, actually."
00:33 < Loric> "I don't remember being distraced or offended even though it was a temple of Calistria."
00:33 < Loric> "The discussion was awkward, though. I think I tried to push her too much."
00:33 <@miyamora> "... What do you remember, then?"
00:33 < Loric> "She seems to be more firm in her faith to Calistria than I'd ever guessed..."
00:34 < Loric> "I remember that the pork was quite good and the exact details of the conversation we had."
00:34 <@miyamora> "hmm"
00:34 <@miyamora> "Well... I suppose if her goddess told her to do that... well, I disagree with her actions, but I suppose I can't fault her reasons..."
00:35 < Loric> "I don't like Calistria, nor the priests at the temple."
00:35 < Loric> "It's like her agenda is to gain pleasure irregardless of the consequences."
00:36 <@miyamora> 1d20+7
00:36 < Alea> Miyamora, 1d20+7: 15 [1d20=8]
00:36 <@miyamora> "Well.. no"
00:36 <@miyamora> "Just because very few follow her back home doesn't mean I didn't study these things."
00:37 <@miyamora> "She's also a goddess of trickery and vengeance."
00:37 <@miyamora> "She's actually a planner, and makes sure the consequences won't be too severe."
00:37 <@miyamora> "... Makes her all the more dangerous, I'd say."
00:38 < Loric> "Hm."
00:38 < Loric> "I could cope with that kind of flimsiness if the motivations and the ends were better."
00:38 < Loric> "But I guess I'll just have to learn..."
00:39 < Loric> "Grenth said that in those cases my positive influence should be a nudge instead of a push."
00:39 <@miyamora> "Seems wise."
00:39 < Loric> "Either way, I don't think I'm going for a long-winded talk like that ever again... I'm horrible at speeches."
00:40 < Loric> "Oh, that reminds me!"
00:40 < Loric> "Do you have the trained level spell of Dispel Magic in your spellbook?"
00:41 <@miyamora> "... Loric, we only use those terms to refer to the general power of spells, not specific ones..."
00:41 <@miyamora> "Ah, don't think so."
00:41 <@miyamora> "Let me check."
00:41 * Miyamora pulls out book, opens it
00:41 <@miyamora> "ah... no"
00:42 <@miyamora> "Why?"
00:42 < Loric> "I think I want these Hidden Knowledge tattoos removed before I see what is in them..."
00:43 <@miyamora> "Also, it's Talent-level, not Trained.
00:43 <@miyamora> "
00:43 < Loric> "Ah..."
00:43 < Loric> "I wrote myself this note:"
00:44 < Loric> NOTE: 'Prepare Memory Lapse on the Sixth day after meeting with Adrasteia.'
00:44 < Loric> "I wanted to forget something about what happened at the temple."
00:44 <@miyamora> "..."
00:44 <@miyamora> "Well, I don't know Dispel Magic."
00:44 <@miyamora> "So I can't help with that."
00:45 < Loric> "In retrospect, I don't think a Memory Lapse will suffice as the memories are past and not present for the time I'd cast Memory Lapse..."
00:45 <@miyamora> "... huh."
00:45 < Loric> "I think Rusko has it in her spellbook. She was able to cast ...trained level spells a few weeks ago."
00:45 * Miyamora glances out a window at the clock tower
00:46 <@miyamora> "Great to know, but it's about time for me to get back to my spells."
00:46 <@miyamora> "Some of my research today is time-of-day-sensitive"
00:46 <@miyamora> "You can come watch if you want."
00:47 < Loric> "Sure. I can help you."
00:47 <@miyamora> not much happens beyond helping her
00:47 <@miyamora> besides the court wizard coming in and saying
00:47 < Loric> "In fact, I should probably be researching spells myself to spend this time effectively before the next army mission..."
00:48 <@miyamora> wizard: "Ok, Miss Miyamora, my twinlink should be readily attuneable to yourself soon."
00:48 <@miyamora> he hands her a wooden doll
00:48 <@miyamora> that bears the signs of minor damage from spells
00:48 <@miyamora> "Thank you."
00:49 * Loric loric makes a questioning face at Miyamora

00:49 <@miyamora> "It should let me cast spells on it as if it were me."
00:49 <@miyamora> "I think he tested a Fire Shield on it once, and accidentally burned it."
00:49 <@miyamora> "Good thing he didn't test it on himself, right?"
00:49 < Loric> "And as a magical object, it cannot be Mended..."
00:49 * Loric nods
00:50 <@miyamora> "Ah, this one CAN be mended..."
00:50 <@miyamora> "at least, if it isn't damaged much."
00:50 < Loric> "Do you plan to use it for something specific?"
00:50 < Loric> "That is a complex enchantment, there!"
00:50 <@miyamora> "And it has about a dozen abjurations on it to prevent it's destruction."
00:50 <@miyamora> "And yes... I was going to test my spell on it."
00:51 <@miyamora> "I think I've got a mostly working version... and I'm not about to test it in front of you without this!"
00:51 < Loric> "Ah, of course!"
00:51 * Miyamora gets back to work
00:51 < Loric> "Er... of course..."
00:51 * Loric helps her
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00:52 <@miyamora> The following day, Miyamora sends a page asking you to come to the research room
00:53 * Loric follows
00:53 < Loric> "I've never understood the differences between servant ranks..."
00:53 < Loric> "A page, huh..."
00:54 * Loric knocks on the door
00:54 <@miyamora> "Ah, come in!"
00:54 * Loric opens the door
00:55 < Loric> "Hi, Miya! How's the research seeming today?"
00:55 <@miyamora> "I think I've done it!"
00:55 * Miyamora holds up the twinlink, which is in the form of a doll of Miyamora
00:56 <@miyamora> she then casts the spell
00:56 * Loric sits on a chair next to the table and watches
00:56 <@miyamora> spellcraft and arcana checks
00:56 < Loric> 1d20+9 spellcraft
00:56 < Alea> Loric, spellcraft: 26 [1d20=17]
00:56 < Loric> 1d20+8 arcana
00:56 < Alea> Loric, arcana: 10 [1d20=2]
00:56 < Loric> 1d6 surge
00:56 < Alea> Loric, surge: 6 [1d6=6]
00:57 <@miyamora> spellcraft reveals that i's a clothing-generation spell
00:57 <@miyamora> but it doesn't quite match what you think it will
00:57 <@miyamora> arcana does nothing
00:58 <@miyamora> plain research clothes appear on the twinlink
00:58 <@miyamora> and disappear from Miyamora
00:58 * Loric applauses upon seeing the doll
00:58 <@miyamora> (not noticing the problem)
00:58 <@miyamora> "Ah! It worked!"
00:58 <@miyamora> "Well."
00:58 * Loric inspects the dolls and turns to Miyamora
00:58 <@miyamora> "Didn't get the clothing onto that I wanted, but it's a start. Just some more fine-tuning"
00:58 < Loric> "Congratula--"
00:58 * Loric blushes
00:58 <@miyamora> "... what?"
00:59 * Loric suppresses a laugh
00:59 <@miyamora> "What?"
00:59 < Loric> "hahahaha..."
00:59 <@miyamora> "Come on, what?"
00:59 <@miyamora> you now realize
00:59 <@miyamora> from the spellcraft
00:59 <@miyamora> that it actually functions as a clothing transfer spell
00:59 <@miyamora> right now
00:59 * Loric chuckles "You might want to write down that spell also..."
01:00 <@miyamora> "What do you mean 'that spell' and 'also'?"
01:00 < Loric> "I think you accidentally came across an original Miyamora's Clothing Transfer Charm!"
01:00 <@miyamora> "... transfer?"
01:00 * Miyamora looks down
01:00 <@miyamora> "AAAH!"
01:00 < Loric> "The spell moved the clothes from you to the doll..."
01:00 <@miyamora> "Turn away!”
01:00 * Loric laughs heartily and turns away
01:00 * Miyamora covers with hands and arms
01:01 <@miyamora> "Ok... could you please go to my room, find one of my dresses, and bring it here in a bag?"
01:01 < Loric> "You could try the spell again using your ring."
01:01 < Loric> "From the doll to yourself."
01:01 * Miyamora casts it again
01:01 <@miyamora> "... no, didn't work"
01:01 < Loric> "Huh, I'll go, then."
01:01 * Loric exists the room discreetly
01:02 * Loric Arcane Marks the door "SHOO”
01:01 <@miyamora> "... well, looks like I was on the wrong track."
01:02 <@miyamora> when you return to her, she says:
01:02 * Miyamora opens the door a bit
01:03 * Loric levitates the bag with Mage Hand
01:03 * Miyamora takes the bag
01:03 * Loric does so in a way he doesn't see inside
01:03 <@miyamora> half a minute later, she says, "Ok, you can come in, now."
01:03 * Loric erases the Arcane Mark and enters
01:04 * Loric looks repentant like a sad-faced puppy
01:04 < Loric> "I'm sorry how I reacted, Miya..."
01:04 <@miyamora> "... it was my fault."
01:04 < Loric> "The situation was just too funny!"
01:04 <@miyamora> "I should have tested the spell alone first."
01:05 < Loric> "Hmm..."
01:05 <@miyamora> "Alone, and with back-up clothing..."
01:05 < Loric> "Wel, mishaps like that are bound to happen with that kind of a spell."
01:06 <@miyamora> "Yes."
01:06 < Loric> "It's funny also that this time I was the one laughing and not you!"
01:06 < Loric> "Though, you really should write down that spell also."
01:06 <@miyamora> "I'm... I'm heading to my room, now. I need to think..."
01:06 <@miyamora> "And no, I'm not keeping and clothing TRANSFER spells."
01:06 <@miyamora> "That... no. Just no."
01:06 < Loric> "You can use my book for the spell, it doesn't require magical ink to use."
01:06 < Loric> "Aww..."
01:07 < Loric> "Please, Miya... It never hurts to be prepared for anything..."
01:07 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+1 surged diplo
01:07 < Alea> Loric, surged diplo: 10 [1d20=5; 1d6=4]
01:08 <@miyamora> "No."
01:08 <@miyamora> "Not... this is one thing I'd rather not be prepared for."
01:08 < Loric> "Alright, see you tomorrow, then!"
01:08 < Loric> "Good night!"
01:08 <@miyamora> "See you, then."
01:09 * Loric leaves, whistling happily
01:09 <@miyamora> "Good night."
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01:14 <@miyamora> early morning, you're traveling to the Green Wing
01:14 <@miyamora> you see one of the maids exiting Miya's room
01:15 <@miyamora> maid: "Might want to look into that nightmare."
01:15 <@miyamora> she calls back
01:15 * Loric looks worried :S
01:15 <@miyamora> and closes the door a bit
01:16 <@miyamora> maid: "Ah, the poor dear had a nightmare about her fancy magic hurting her instead of doing what it should."
01:16 <@miyamora> maid: "she slept in a bit."
01:16 <@miyamora> maid leaves
01:16 * Loric rushes to the room's door
01:17 * Loric opens the door carefully
01:17 <@miyamora> you see her dropping her nightclothes on the floor
01:17 <@miyamora> "maybe a bath...
01:17 <@miyamora> "maybe that will calm my nerves."
01:17 <@miyamora> "can't believe my emergency clothes ... did so poorly."
01:17 <@miyamora> she walks towards the bath in her chambers, not seeming to notice you
01:18 <@miyamora> (side room)
01:19 * Loric whispers "She's so beautiful..." and gracefully closes the door
01:19 < Loric> "I better not distract her even more after a nightmare..."
01:19 <@miyamora> in a moment of clarity
01:19 <@miyamora> "Wait!"
01:19 <@miyamora> "I heard something!"
01:19 <@miyamora> she turns
01:20 <@miyamora> "... LORIC!"
01:20 < Loric> ((confound her perception))
01:20 < Loric> "eep"
01:20 * Loric accidentally slams the door on his own face
01:20 < Loric> "Ouch!"
01:21 <@miyamora> "... We'll talk later."
01:21 < Loric> "Ok..."
01:21 < Loric> "Send a page for me..."
01:21 < Loric> "Sorry...!"
01:21 * Loric closes the door without accidents
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01:25 * Loric scribbles a note on his spellbook: "Today I realized that Fate has something against clothes. I'm glad this has only happened in regards to Miyamora, my fiancee and not others. I couldn't stand it."
01:28 * Loric is keeping a casual diary in his spellbook, waiting for the page to summon him to Miyamora's chambers
01:33 <@miyamora> a page appears with the request to come
01:41 * Loric was a little distracted but eventually notes the page
01:41 < Loric> "Finally! Let us go at once!"
01:41 < Loric> "Er... Me.. Thank you, you can page out now."
01:42 <@miyamora> page: ?_?
01:42 <@miyamora> page leaves
01:42 <@miyamora> you arrive
01:42 <@miyamora> "Loric... what were you DOING this morning?"
01:42 * Loric sits on the edge of the pink couch
01:43 < Loric> "Well..."
01:43 < Loric> "I heard the maid say about you having a nightmare, got worried and wanted to check if you are still asleep..."
01:43 <@miyamora> "Oh... yes, that."
01:43 < Loric> "Were, I mean... It's not like you to sleep in."
01:43 <@miyamora> "I'm... fine. Just a little restless after..."
01:43 < Loric> "I swear to Iomedae that I'm not intending to see you naked!"
01:44 <@miyamora> "Yet, anyway"
01:44 * Miyamora grin
01:44 * Loric smiles weakly back
01:44 <@miyamora> "... look, that spell fiasco yesterday... none of my spells ever failed so badly before"
01:44 <@miyamora> "It... caught me by surprise."
01:45 < Loric> "Yeah, these incidents wear out on me as well... If you were not my fiancee and so amazing I'd probably have gone insane..."
01:45 < Loric> "Oh?"
01:45 < Loric> "You have NEVER failed a spell???"
01:45 < Loric> "You indeed were the best in class but just wow..."
01:45 <@miyamora> "Well, some spells failed, certainly."
01:45 <@miyamora> "But never like that"
01:46 <@miyamora> "... I'm not sure what I'd have done..."
01:46 <@miyamora> "So much space to walk between there and here."
01:47 * Loric is confused
01:47 < Loric> "So... You indeed has a nightmare?"
01:47 < Loric> *had
01:47 <@miyamora> "Yes..."
01:48 <@miyamora> "I... I think I'd like a while alone to think... after this."
01:48 < Loric> "Do you want to talk about it?"
01:48 <@miyamora> "Not now..."
01:48 * Loric pulls back his hand from Miyamora
01:48 < Loric> "Alright..."
01:48 * Loric stands up
01:48 < Loric> "...Are you skipping research today?"
01:48 < Loric> "I think you should."
01:49 <@miyamora> "... Yes. For now."
01:50 <@miyamora> "I'll... send someone or find you"
01:50 <@miyamora> "When I'm ready to talk more..."
01:50 * Miyamora appears very shaken
01:50 <@miyamora> perception check
01:50 < Loric> "I'll have a page fetch you some tea from Callipelu..."
01:51 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+1 per
01:51 < Alea> Loric, per: 16 [1d20=12; 1d6=3]
01:51 <@miyamora> very quietly "Can't believe... if you hadn't been there..."
01:52 <@miyamora> you barely hear her shudder
01:52 * Loric is puzzled but leaves the room discreetly
01:53 * Loric calls for a page in his room to fetch some calming tea for Miyamora

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 8 - Communication

02:13 < Adrasteia> (its 3 days after the lunch we had, we meet up at the palace)
02:16 < Loric> I'm at the dining hall, finishing my dessert after the others have left.
02:17 < Adrasteia> I walk in, but with a new attire
02:17 * Loric is wearing a casual attire of a shirt, vest and a ornamented red sash draped across his chest down from the shoulder
02:17 < Adrasteia> the only thing you have seen before, is the necklace I was wearing at our last lunch
02:18 * Adrasteia wearing a corset, a mini skirt, and black boots
02:18 * Loric is scribbling in a large book bound in silvery leather
02:18 * Loric is oblivious to his surroundings
02:19 <@gamemaster> (ah, not a corset)
02:19 <@gamemaster> (rather, a shirt that's cut off around the stomach)
02:20 < Adrasteia> "That looks a little like a book I own", a familiar voice remarks over Loric’s shoulder
02:20 * Loric has an elaborate tattoo on the backs of his both hands
02:21 * Loric perks up and looks over his shoulder, noting Adrasteia
02:21 < Loric> "Oh, hi Adrasteia!"
02:21 < Adrasteia> "Hi Loric...nice tattoos you have there"
02:21 < Loric> "Nice to see you here, there's some sweet porridge left if you wan--"
02:21 < Loric> "Oh, I'll get this removed tomorrow."
02:22 < Adrasteia> "Whats it for?"
02:22 < Loric> "It's a spell."
02:22 < Loric> "To rip a memory from one's mind into a tattoo."
02:22 * Adrasteia raises an eyebrow
02:22 < Adrasteia> "Sounds useful for people that had a traumatic experience"
02:23 < Loric> "Yes, that's what I think as well. I have no idea what these particular tattoos stand for, though."
02:23 < Loric> "Except that I want the memories destroyed."
02:24 < Loric> "PAGE! A bowl of the porridge to my friend, Adrasteia!"
02:24 * Loric commands the nearest servant irregardless of rank
02:24 < Adrasteia> "Its fine, I'm not hungry"
02:25 * GameMaster the room was empty of servants when you thought to say that
02:25 * GameMaster empty but for you two
02:25 < Loric> 1d20+3 SM
02:25 < Alea> Loric, SM: 18 [1d20=15]
02:25 < Adrasteia> (you know that she just doesn't like porridge)
02:26 < Adrasteia> "Anyway, I didn't just come here to see your latest novel Loric"
02:26 < Loric> "Alright."
02:26 < Adrasteia> "I passed my tests"
02:27 < Loric> "Hey, it's not a novel! It's my spellbook!"
02:27 < Loric> "Wow!"
02:27 < Loric> "Congratulations, Adrasteia!"
02:27 < Adrasteia> "Whats the difference", she remarks in a bored tone
02:27 * Loric smiles and shakes her hand
02:27 < Adrasteia> "Thanks Loric!"
02:27 < Loric> "You have a new necklace and outfit."
02:28 < Loric> "...You're going to have trouble with that attire outside the warmth of Ironhelm, though."
02:28 < Adrasteia> "My necklace isn't entirely new, I was wearing it when we last met"
02:28 * Loric blinks
02:28 * Loric frowns and clasps his hand to his mouth
02:28 < Loric> "oh..."
02:29 < Adrasteia> 1d20+16 SM
02:29 < Alea> Adrasteia, SM: 33 [1d20=17]
02:30 < Loric> You realize Loric doesn't remember the amulet
02:30 < Loric> "I see."
02:30 * Loric smiles brightly
02:30 < Loric> "So, did you get the information?"
02:31 * Adrasteia frowns slightly, "Dont tell me you forgot"
02:31 * Loric offers Adrasteia a seat and pushes his porridge away
02:31 < Loric> "Well... yes..."
02:32 < Loric> "Is the necklace important?"
02:32 < Adrasteia> "It was the only thing I was wearing, so if you don't remember it must have been because you were looking at...."
02:32 < Adrasteia> "OH"
02:32 * Loric is sweating bullets right now
02:34 * Adrasteia pats Loric’s arm lightly "Its ok Loric, if you ever got tired of Iomedae, i'm sure Calistria would be happy to include you amoung her worshipers"
02:35 * Loric sighs, blushing
02:35 < Loric> "Grenth was right, one shouldn't lie to himself..."
02:36 < Adrasteia> "You told Grenth as well?"
02:36 < Adrasteia> "I didn't realise I left quite that much of an impression"
02:36 < Loric> "I'm under his direct command and was under his orders to investigate."
02:36 * Loric clearly doesn't understand that comment somehow
02:37 < Adrasteia> "You investigating me now Loric?", she remarks in a teasing tone
02:37 < Loric> "You told me your motivations clearly. Grenth said that no action would be taken."
02:37 < Loric> "Why, yes."
02:37 < Loric> "That was a past mission, though. Now I am free at least for time being."
02:37 < Loric> 1d20+3 SM
02:37 < Alea> Loric, SM: 5 [1d20=2]
02:38 <@gamemaster> Loric, you only realize what she said at face value
02:38 < Adrasteia> "Pssh, I'm sure that investigation was just an excuse to hang around the Temple", she laughs
02:38 < Loric> "What are you up to now that you've completed the rite? Did you get any information--"
02:39 * Loric shakes his head
02:39 < Adrasteia> "But yes, the necklace was given to me by Calistria, it functions as a holy symbol"
02:39 < Loric> "I'm sure Grenth wouldn't be one to pull such elaborate pranks on me."
02:39 * Loric nods as if to reassure himself
02:40 < Loric> "Ah, so it is like my talisman."
02:40 < Adrasteia> "Exactly"
02:41 * Loric touches the sword necklace around his neck
02:41 < Adrasteia> "Also yes, I did get the information I require"
02:42 < Adrasteia> "It appears the Mages are working with Fate, perhaps to break him out"
02:42 < Loric> "Shh."
02:42 * Loric casts Codespeak
02:42 < Loric> "It's the same spell."
02:42 * Loric talks again after Adrasteia has accepted the spell
02:42 < Loric> "The general public do not know about Fate."
02:43 < Adrasteia> 1d20+13
02:43 < Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+13: 22 [1d20=9]
02:43 < Adrasteia> bluff
02:43 < Loric> 1d20+3 SM
02:43 < Alea> Loric, SM: 16 [1d20=13]
02:43 < Loric> "And the pages here are eager to spread rumours, I think."
02:43 < Adrasteia> "Of course"
02:44 < Adrasteia> "Still though, the information was worth it, after passing those particular tests"
02:44 * Adrasteia pauses
02:45 < Loric> "You can trust me to keep the information to the circles informed of Fate."
02:45 < Adrasteia> "You will be pleased to know Loric, that I took your words to heart and did not stand as a statue the day following the day after our lunch"
02:46 < Adrasteia> "I presume I did not offend the average passerby"
02:46 * Loric is beaming
02:46 < Loric> "That is wonderful to hear, so thoughtful of you!"
02:46 < Adrasteia> "Indeed"
02:47 < Adrasteia> "Instead, I attempted a more user friendly test"
02:47 < Loric> "It's funny actually. I'm the paladin and I haven't had to stand in any parades or proceedings yet!"
02:47 < Loric> "Oh, you had a choice in the tests to take?"
02:48 < Adrasteia> "Sure"
02:48 <@gamemaster> ((I'm laughing so hard over here...)
02:48 <@gamemaster> )
02:48 < Adrasteia> "I could choose if I wanted to do them or not"
02:48 < Loric> "Ah..."
02:48 < Adrasteia> "I am sure your concerns were heard though"
02:49 < Adrasteia> "Your presence would have been welcome though Loric, for the test the day after our chat"
02:51 < Loric> "Ah, I'm sorry. I was a little upset back then and apparently didn't think it through."
02:51 < Adrasteia> "I was stung by wasps"
02:52 < Adrasteia> "Hmm, I should really start at the beginning though"
02:52 < Loric> "What?"
02:52 < Loric> "They had a test of torture?"
02:52 * Loric frowns, disgusted
02:52 < Adrasteia> "It wasn't torture"
02:53 < Adrasteia> "Besides, I like wasps"
02:53 < Adrasteia> "They give me courage"
02:53 < Loric> "I cannot wrap my head around this..."
02:53 < Loric> "Doesn't that hurt, though?"
02:54 < Adrasteia> "I was allowed to heal, so it was fine"
02:54 < Adrasteia> "Lessie what else did I do...."
02:54 < Adrasteia> "Oh Loric, you would have liked this one"
02:55 < Loric> "Confound Calistria... So... twisted..."
02:55 < Adrasteia> "I had to discover truth and lies, from a Calistria priest"
02:55 < Adrasteia> "and then I had to find him, and then hide myself"
02:55 < Adrasteia> "It was so much fun"
02:56 < Loric> "A game of hide and seek at the temple?"
02:56 * Loric is growing increasingly confused
02:56 < Adrasteia> "Exactly"
02:56 < Adrasteia> "It teaches trickery"
02:57 * Adrasteia looks confused "You didn't think Calistria was all about lust now did you?"
02:57 < Adrasteia> "Anyway, next I had to take those same wasps, and sneak it into the priests quarters"
02:58 < Loric> "That I thought week ago. This week I've thought she was all about teasing others."
02:58 < Adrasteia> "I couldn't believe how fast some of these priests could move"
02:58 < Loric> "HAHAHA!"
02:58 < Loric> "Serves them right!"
02:58 < Loric> "..."
02:59 < Loric> "...carry on..."
02:59 < Adrasteia> "Then, I had to help gather tithes for the congregation"
02:59 < Adrasteia> "and dance too", she adds as an afterthought
03:00 < Adrasteia> "And then there was the catcall challenge"
03:01 < Adrasteia> "That particular test was designed to test patience, balance, and other such things"
03:01 < Loric> "The tithe part I can understand. Dance too. You danced to get money to the temple, I gather."
03:01 < Loric> "Catcall?"
03:02 < Loric> 1d20+6 linguistics obscure jargon
03:02 < Alea> Loric, linguistics obscure jargon: 8 [1d20=2]
03:02 <@gamemaster> you don't quite get what it means
03:02 * Loric has no idea about the last things Adrasteia has said
03:03 < Loric> "You had to lure cats?"
03:03 < Adrasteia> "Its when people called out various exercises from the holy book"
03:03 < Adrasteia> "nothing fancy"
03:03 < Loric> "If those were wild cats, I see how it tests balance and pat--"
03:04 < Loric> "Ah."
03:04 < Adrasteia> "Doesn't Iomedae have a holy book as well?"
03:04 < Loric> "Drills."
03:04 < Loric> "Well, there's The Acts."
03:04 < Loric> "Describing the Miracles she did in her home world when she was a mortal."
03:04 < Loric> "And many books written by theologicans interpreting her words and works."
03:05 < Adrasteia> "No Loric, there were no Drills until Day 5"
03:05 < Loric> "And the holy knights have drills, yes."
03:05 < Adrasteia> "I still don't understand why you didn't wish to come"
03:05 < Adrasteia> "You would have felt right at home"
03:06 < Loric> "Now that you described the rites, they don't sound too bad. Playful, even."
03:06 < Adrasteia> "Day 5 was, after all, when the priests decided to forgo the statue thing"
03:06 < Loric> "The wasp thing is the only one I'd have resented, probably."
03:06 <@gamemaster> Loric, Sense Motive dc 14
03:06 < Loric> 1d20+3 SM
03:06 < Alea> Loric, SM: 21 [1d20=18]
03:07 <@gamemaster> you realize that "drills" is actually a euphemism
03:07 <@gamemaster> when Adrasteia was saying it
03:07 < Loric> "Though I'm sure you haven't told me everything..."
03:08 < Loric> "But in retrospect, those exercises sound not given from a goddess."
03:08 < Loric> "But rather, something that the priests made up..."
03:08 <@gamemaster> (he probably would NOT know what it's a euphemism for)
03:08 < Loric> ^
03:08 <@gamemaster> (just that there's a meaning behind it)
03:08 < Adrasteia> "I resent that implication Loric, all exercises were from the Calistria's holy book, I checked myself"
03:09 < Loric> "But if Calistria herself accepts what her priests make up, then I guess?"
03:09 < Loric> "..."
03:09 * Loric throws his hand up in the air in resignation
03:09 < Adrasteia> (Does Loric even know what the books called?)
03:09 <@gamemaster> (he can make a religion check)
03:09 < Loric> "...I really cannot wrap my head around to understand Calistria..."
03:09 < Loric> 1d20+8 religion
03:09 < Alea> Loric, religion: 10 [1d20=2]
03:10 < Loric> ((no))
03:10 <@gamemaster> not enough to ID a text
03:10 * Adrasteia takes pity on Loric
03:10 < Adrasteia> "Its called the book of joy Loric"
03:11 < Loric> "That... Sounds nice?"
03:11 < Adrasteia> "Its about making sure people are happy?"
03:11 < Adrasteia> "I thought so!"
03:12 < Adrasteia> "So thats what I ended up doing for the entirety of Day 5"
03:12 < Loric> "Miyamora knew some basic details on Calistria, maybe I should consult her on this book so I'd understand Calistria better...."
03:12 < Adrasteia> "and night", she adds
03:12 * Loric Loric mutters to himself
03:12 < Adrasteia> "That is a good idea"
03:12 < Loric> "So that's it?"
03:13 < Adrasteia> "Yes, I think thats it", she muses
03:13 < Loric> "Sounds rather specific and tangible."
03:13 < Adrasteia> "I think serving as a Calistrian protitute was the highlight"
03:13 < Loric> "But I guess Iomedae's teachings are down to earth al--"
03:13 * Loric freezes
03:13 < Loric> "WHAT?!?"
03:14 * Loric scrunches his face
03:14 * Loric closes his eyes and draws a long breath
03:15 < Loric> "Alright. There had to be a catch for you. Goddess of lust. Right."
03:15 < Adrasteia> "Its ok Loric, Calistria's not all bad"
03:16 < Loric> "Yes, she must have redeeming qualities to be considered Neutral..."
03:16 < Adrasteia> "Why don't we make a deal, I'll read the Book of Acts, and you can read the Book of Joy, and we can return increasing our mutual respect for both our deities"
03:17 < Loric> "I just have no idea at all on what those qualities are..."
03:17 < Adrasteia> "I would hate for either of us to get the wrong idea through miscommunication"
03:17 <@gamemaster> the talisman pings
03:17 <@gamemaster> bad idea
03:18 < Loric> make a diplo check; helpful person and giving aid that could result in punishment
03:18 < Adrasteia> 1d20+13 Dip
03:18 < Alea> Adrasteia, Dip: 29 [1d20=16]
03:20 < Loric> "I have a bad feeling about this, but what you say makes sense."
03:20 < Loric> "I will consult this with Miyamora, though."
03:21 < Loric> "She has a foundational knowledge on Calistria and understands me, so she can explain things to me."
03:21 < Loric> "I don't have a copy with me; I'll send a page to deliver it to you and pick up the copy you're lending."
03:23 < Loric> "But it indeed is true that I should understand as much as possible... I am partly a wizard, after all."
03:29 < Loric> "I think it's time for me to go help Miyamora with her research."
03:29 < Loric> "It was nice talking with you, Adrasteia. See you around!"
03:31 < Adrasteia> "See you Loric!"

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 9 - Explanations

03:37 * Loric knocks on the door of Miyamora’s chambers in the Green Wing
03:37 * Loric yells
03:37 < Loric> "I'm here Miyamora, Sorry for being late!"
03:38 <@miyamora> "It's quite all right."
03:38 <@miyamora> "... Still a bit... stressed out"
03:38 <@miyamora> "Over that spell..."
03:39 * Miyamora shudders, holds knees to near neck
03:39 * Loric sits next to her
03:39 * Loric puts his arm around Miyamora's shoulder
03:39 <@miyamora> "Thanks... what have you been up to, lately?"
03:40 < Loric> "I wrote a few diary entries in the morning."
03:40 < Loric> "Then at lunch Adrasteia came over and explained the rituals she went through."
03:40 <@miyamora> "Oh, her."
03:41 <@miyamora> "Anything of note among them?"
03:41 < Loric> "The berry porridge was lovely; have you eaten anything?"
03:41 * Loric smiles
03:41 <@miyamora> "Yes."
03:41 < Loric> "Good, you're feeling better."
03:41 * Loric sighs
03:41 < Loric> "She had to work as a Calistrian prostitute for one..."
03:42 <@miyamora> "...What?"
03:42 < Loric> "Such lengths to go for information..."
03:42 < Loric> "Yes. The other trials were rather innocent but that was more than a mere outlier compared to the others."
03:43 <@miyamora> "...?"
03:43 < Loric> "I fear that the goddess has tricked her into her service via those rites..."
03:43 < Loric> "Oh, the other rites were things like hide and seek and herding stray cats."
03:44 < Loric> "And posing as a statue."
03:44 <@miyamora> "... what?"
03:44 <@miyamora> "What did she actually say?"
03:46 < Loric> "She was 'stung by wasps' 'discover truth and lies from a Calistrian priest', 'hide herself', 'sneak wasps into the priests' quarter', 'gather tithes and dance', 'a catcall challenge' and 'drills'"
03:47 <@miyamora> "ah, the second and third seem to be generic tests of trickery."
03:47 <@miyamora> "catcalls... THAT makes sense"
03:47 * Miyamora puts feet back on the ground
03:48 <@miyamora> "it means an audience called out things and she did them"
03:48 <@miyamora> "drills... what?"
03:48 < Loric> "I have no idea."
03:49 < Loric> "She didn't explain that any more, when I drew a parallel to the Iomeadean paladin drills"
03:49 <@miyamora> "... I doubt it"
03:52 <@miyamora> "So... you're here..."
03:52 < Loric> "On the whole, it didn't sound that bad except for the prostitution. I have a doubt that Calistria or her priests are playing on her like a puppet."
03:52 <@miyamora> "I... still don't think I'm ready to talk much, but..."
03:52 < Loric> "...?"
03:52 <@miyamora> "I... I still need to think"
03:52 <@miyamora> "The spell failing... so horribly"
03:53 <@miyamora> "Can't concentrate on much..."
03:53 <@miyamora> "need to gather my thoughts"
03:54 < Loric> "I'm sorry, Calm Emotions is not in my spellbook..."
03:55 * Loric caresses Miyamora's hair gently
03:55 <@miyamora> "... that would be artificial... but thanks."
03:56 <@miyamora> "Any... Anything else?"
03:57 < Loric> "She had gotten a talisman line mine."
03:57 <@miyamora> "Oh?"
03:57 <@miyamora> "Good for her"
03:58 < Loric> "Though in Calistria's case, I think that amulet will only guide her towards Calistria's personal plans..."
03:58 <@miyamora> "Seems logical"
03:59 < Loric> "Oh, and she asked me to read a sacred text of calistria to 'increase mutual respect for both our deities' and requested a copy of The Acts from me."
04:00 <@miyamora> "... You know what Calistria's text is, right?"
04:01 < Loric> "To be honest, I've utterly neglected my studies on that area and hoped you could help me understand that..."
04:01 <@miyamora> "It's filled with nothing but sex positions."
04:01 < Loric> "No, I have no idea. I spent that class reading historical fic--"
04:01 <@miyamora> "illustrated."
04:01 * Loric has a coughing fit
04:02 < Loric> "THAT TRICKY GIRL AND HER GODDESS!"
04:03 * Loric is filled with zeal
04:03 * Loric frowns and calms down
04:03 <@miyamora> "Now, AFTER we advance to the wedding, we might find that book useful..."
04:03 <@miyamora> "But really, not before"
04:04 * Loric rests his head back to the wall behind the sofa
04:04 * Loric is fighting back tears
04:05 <@miyamora> "Are you... crying?"
04:05 < Loric> "After all the discussion and understanding..."
04:05 < Loric> "She just tries to do a cruel joke on me..."
04:05 <@miyamora> "Ah... does she know about me?
04:05 <@miyamora> "If so... she might have just been trying to help... in the Calistrian way."
04:05 < Loric> *sniff*
04:06 < Loric> "You think so?"
04:06 <@miyamora> "Possible. Benefit of the doubt."
04:06 < Loric> "You truly are a better person than me..."
04:06 < Loric> "..."
04:07 < Loric> "...I don't want even to think about that book, then."
04:07 <@miyamora> "..."
04:07 <@miyamora> "Oh? Not even after we advance from the causal to a formal, and from that to the wedding?
04:07 <@miyamora> "
04:07 * Miyamora smiles coyly
04:08 * Loric sighs and forces a smile
04:08 < Loric> "I'd like to get to know you without Calistria getting involved."
04:09 * Miyamora laughs briefly
04:10 <@miyamora> "Well, for now, I think I'd like to just curl up on my bed for a bit longer..."
04:10 <@miyamora> "Could you have someone wake me for supper?"
04:10 < Loric> "Heh, I came to comfort you, only to become the comforted one..."
04:10 < Loric> "I will."
04:10 <@miyamora> "Thanks."
04:10 * Loric hugs Miyamora before leaving
04:10 <@miyamora> "See you at dinner, then."
04:10 * Miyamora hugs Loric
04:11 < Loric> "No, thank you even more..."

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 10 - Paranoia and Bribery

23:35 <@gamemaster> (Lunch is soon beginning)
23:35 <@gamemaster> (Miya is researching with some lunch brought in to her)
23:35 <@gamemaster> (So she's not here)
23:36 * Loric overslept a little and lets Miya be on her own for once
23:36 * Adrasteia knocks
23:36 < Adrasteia> "Loric can I come in?"
23:37 * Loric is writing a letter
23:37 < Loric> "No, you really should wait until a more awkward moment..."
23:37 < Loric> "Come in!"
23:37 * Adrasteia walks in "Whats awkward this time?"
23:38 * Loric looks a little sour
23:38 < Loric> "Oh, it's just that I have the worst luck when it comes to entries."
23:38 < Loric> "Good morning. Adrasteia."
23:38 * Loric points a hard wooden chair for Ada to sit on
23:39 < Adrasteia> "It happens I guess"
23:39 * Adrasteia sits
23:39 < Loric> "I was just writing a letter for you."
23:40 < Adrasteia> "Oh really, what was it about?"
23:40 < Loric> "An apology that I am unable to complete the task we agreed on yesterday afternoon."
23:40 * Loric drums his fingers on the table
23:40 < Adrasteia> "Ah well, it was worth a try"
23:41 < Loric> "I can see that."
23:41 < Adrasteia> "Did your fiancee educate you?"
23:41 * Loric relaxes a little
23:41 < Loric> "Yes. She told me what the book is about."
23:42 < Loric> "And because she is a wonderful person, I also understand that you meant not to harm."
23:42 < Loric> "So that's that and no hard feelings."
23:43 < Adrasteia> "She sounds like a nice person"
23:43 < Loric> "Indeed, it is peculiar that you have not met yet."
23:43 < Adrasteia> "Maybe sometime"
23:43 < Loric> "She doesn't leave the Ice Cube often, though."
23:44 < Loric> "She's researching a new custom spell."
23:44 < Adrasteia> "Ah"
23:44 < Adrasteia> "Anyway, I came bearing important news"
23:44 < Loric> “…A spell of which I will donate a full box of scrolls to you when it's ready..."
23:45 < Loric> *to you
23:45 < Loric> "Oh?"
23:45 < Adrasteia> "One of the Five Mages is dead"
23:45 * Loric suddenly looks grim
23:45 * Loric is drumming his fingers furiously
23:45 * Loric casts Codespeak
23:46 < Loric> "..."
23:46 * Adrasteia accepts it
23:46 < Loric> "...by your hand...?"
23:46 < Adrasteia> "Yes"
23:46 < Loric> "..."
23:46 < Loric> "Who all know of this?"
23:46 < Adrasteia> "I got the location after the test, I just led you to believe I received alternate information"
23:46 < Adrasteia> "Grenth did"
23:47 < Adrasteia> "and Calistria"
23:47 < Loric> "Ah."
23:47 < Loric> "Then there is no problem."
23:47 < Loric> "I feared that you had taken matters to your own hands."
23:47 < Loric> "It is good that you told me and Grenth."
23:47 < Loric> "The remaining four mages will inevitably take revenge."
23:47 < Adrasteia> "You are ok with me killing him alone?"
23:48 < Loric> "...you certainly are in more ganger now..."
23:48 < Loric> "..."
23:48 < Loric> "Who was he?"
23:48 < Adrasteia> "He called himself the Dark Twist"
23:49 < Adrasteia> "I also received the names of the other members of the Five"
23:49 < Loric> "Where did he live, what social position did he have and how powerful was he as a threat?"
23:49 < Adrasteia> "There appears to be 5 more still alive"
23:50 * Adrasteia tells Loric the location
23:50 < Adrasteia> (its a residential district)
23:50 < Loric> "Not a noble, then."
23:50 < Adrasteia> "He was a very poweful transmuter, although how much of a threat remains uncertain...it wasn't like I asked him"
23:51 < Loric> "..."
23:51 * Loric stands up and starts pacing around
23:51 < Loric> "Hmm..."
23:51 < Adrasteia> "It’s likely the 5 know where I am
23:51 < Loric> "You acted bravely and with success, but I fear a little bit too hastily.”
23:52 < Adrasteia> "Should I have waited for him to leave?"
23:52 < Loric> "Had he been captured and brought to Grenth, he could have been interrogated and put on trial."
23:52 < Adrasteia> "That is not acceptable to me"
23:53 < Loric> "This would have helped us to protect anyone against the further offences by this group."
23:53 < Loric> "..."
23:53 < Adrasteia> "Its exactly the reason I didn't tell you"
23:53 < Loric> ((Would their crimes get them the criminal punishment?))
23:54 < Loric> 1d6+16 surged take 10 local for the law
23:54 < Alea> Loric, surged take 10 local for the law: 19 [1d6=3]
23:56 <@gamemaster> his crimes were enough to make him outlawed
23:56 <@gamemaster> meaning killing him in the street would be more likely to get various officials to applaud you than to frown
23:57 <@gamemaster> and the only chance of jail would be failing to pay a 10 gold investigation fee to confirm who he was
23:57 < Loric> "His crimes would have certainly ended up with him being executed."
23:57 < Adrasteia> "I couldn't take the chance of him escaping"
23:57 < Loric> "And with pulling some strings I'm sure you could have been appointed as the executioner.”
23:58 < Loric> "What if you got killed when attempting that?!?"
23:58 < Adrasteia> "You say that like it would bother me"
23:58 < Loric> "It would bother me at least."
23:58 < Adrasteia> "You know they plan on returning to me"
23:58 < Loric> "From now on you need more protection."
23:59 < Loric> "And the next time you advance on a mage, alert us others so we can act as backup from distance."
23:59 < Adrasteia> "I have some Bachelor’s Snuff I guess"
00:00 < Loric> "And if only for intel reasons, they should be left a--"
00:00 * Loric facepalm
00:00 * Loric frowns
00:00 < Loric> "You seem to fail to grasp how serious the situation is!"
00:01 < Adrasteia> "I just took you too literal"
00:01 < Loric> "You have a five mighty mages against you who will get agitated in a matter of days at most!"
00:01 < Loric> "We have the momentum now and need to seize it."
00:01 < Adrasteia> "And they will do what?"
00:01 < Loric> "Probably assassinate you."
00:02 < Adrasteia> "Better than the alternative"
00:02 * Loric stops pacing
00:02 < Loric> "Where is the body?"
00:02 < Adrasteia> "Grenth has it"
00:02 < Loric> "Have you interrogated it yet?"
00:02 < Adrasteia> "I have not"
00:03 < Loric> "Have you prayed for today's spells?"
00:03 < Adrasteia> "They wanted to conduct a private investigation"
00:03 < Loric> "Hm."
00:04 < Loric> "Well, you could have interrogated him yourself with the trained level spell Speak With Dead..."
00:04 < Loric> "But I trust Grenth."
00:04 < Loric> "And within Ironhelm you are probably safe..."
00:04 * Loric sighs and sits again
00:05 < Loric> "I guess the higher ranking officers have the situation under control."
00:05 < Adrasteia> "Do you want to know the names of the other 5?"
00:05 < Loric> "Yes, and your birthday and place also."
00:06 < Loric> "In case you get annihilated and need True Resurrection."
00:06 < Adrasteia> "Fine.”
00:06 * Adrasteia tells Loric her birthplace and -date
00:07 < Adrasteia> hold on while I pill up the names
00:07 * Loric nods
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Dre-Ay, “Keeper of Souls”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Zin, “Death Head”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Xamon “Shadowflame”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Volasi “Thunderhead”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <@grenth> and, of course, the now-late Anbranix “Dark Twist”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Dre-Ay, “Keeper of Souls”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Zin, “Death Head”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Xamon “Shadowflame”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:47] <@grenth> Volasi “Thunderhead”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <@grenth> and, of course, the now-late Anbranix “Dark Twist”
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <Adrasteia> ahahnice
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <Adrasteia> "Its done"
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <@grenth> wait, missed a name
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <@grenth> ah
00:07 < Adrasteia> [15:48] <@grenth> Dreyo “The Cackler”
00:08 < Loric> "Keeper of Souls sounds vaguely familiar..."
00:09 < Loric> "But I cannot put my finger on it..."
00:09 < Adrasteia> "We researched the Warden remember?"
00:09 < Loric> "Ah, correct!"
00:10 < Adrasteia> "By the way, I have some of his things for you"
00:11 < Loric> "Hm. If an investigation is already ongoing, I think we do not need to be concerned of that. However, I would like to be informed of the results and in fact will ask Grenth for them."
00:11 < Loric> "Oh?"
00:11 < Adrasteia> (I'll give Loric Teleportation Boots, Staff of Power and Headband of Vast Inteligence)
00:12 < Loric> "Have you identified these?"
00:12 < Adrasteia> "Grenth did"
00:13 < Adrasteia> "Here is some teleportation boots"
00:13 < Adrasteia> "I'm not sure what they are used for, but I suspect you can make use of it"
00:14 < Adrasteia> "I also have here a headband of intelligence, which seems to be keyed to certain knowledges"
00:14 < Adrasteia> "And a Staff of Power which is more useful to you than it is to me"
00:14 < Loric> "Thank you very much, this is extremely generous of you..."
00:15 < Adrasteia> "Dark Twist also has large amounts of money on him, so you, Ores, The Warden and Raijin can all share in it.”
00:16 < Loric> "We should put that money on a vault with access to everyone of us."
00:17 < Loric> "The priests of Abadar overseeing the vaults are trustworthy."
00:17 < Adrasteia> “It’s about 250 platinum each"
00:20 < Loric> "Hmm, that does not warrant a vault, yet."
00:21 < Loric> "Either way, Adrasteia, we are your allies and want to support you in your future assaults against these evil men."
00:21 < Adrasteia> "You can buy your fiance, something nice", she says with a wicked smile
00:21 < Adrasteia> "I understand that"
00:22 < Loric> "Good, I think we are in agreement, then."
00:22 < Loric> "And oh yes, I will get her something nice..."
00:22 * Loric eyes at the Headband
00:23 < Loric> "One more thing."
00:23 < Loric> "Is the temple of Calistria a safe place for you to stay in?"
00:23 < Adrasteia> "Yes"
00:23 < Loric> "I could arrange a room with protective abjurations at the palace."
00:24 < Adrasteia> "I prefer living at the temple"
00:24 < Adrasteia> "I feel more at home to my mother there"
00:24 < Adrasteia> "Nor do I think, you want to hear me giggling past your door every night"
00:24 < Loric> "...after your descriptions of the tasks, I'm not sure if the security there is competent..."
00:25 < Adrasteia> "Calistria will protect me"
00:25 < Loric> "The warded ladies' suites are in the Green Wing."
00:25 < Loric> "Well, if you insist..."
00:25 < Adrasteia> "Besides, I have work there"
00:26 < Loric> "Very well, please report to me if anything new turns up."
00:26 < Loric> "Again, thank you for confiding in me and for these gifts."
00:26 < Adrasteia> "Its no problem"
00:26 < Adrasteia> "Invite me to the wedding and we can call it even"
00:27 < Loric> "Certainly!"
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00:31 < Loric> GM: according to logs, I got Dispel Magic from Rusko yesterday
00:31 <@gamemaster> you sure you want to have those memories blasted away?
00:31 < Loric> I'd need to borrow my spellbook to Miyamora so she can prep it tomorrow
00:31 < Loric> yes
00:31 < Loric> mental surgery!
00:32 <@gamemaster> ok...
00:32 <@gamemaster> 1d20+5 vs DC 17
00:32 < Alea> GameMaster, vs DC 17: 11 [1d20=6]
00:32 <@gamemaster> nop
00:32 <@gamemaster> she doesn't manage to erase it
00:32 <@gamemaster> 1d20+5 vs DC 17 try two. Though it could be vs DC 13 as per dispelling a specific effect…
00:32 < Alea> GameMaster, vs DC 17 try two. Though it could be vs DC 13...: 9 [1d20=4]
00:33 <@gamemaster> 1d20+5 try 3
00:33 < Alea> GameMaster, try 3: 7 [1d20=2]
00:33 <@gamemaster> hahaha
00:33 <@gamemaster> you remember when the time comes
00:35 <@gamemaster> oh, right, the ring...
00:35 <@gamemaster> 1d20+5
00:35 < Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+5: 14 [1d20=9]
00:36 <@gamemaster> ok, she manages to blast the memories away

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 11 - I ken, you ken, we all ken for them.

02:52 * Loric has entered the Avengard Manor and knocks on Oros' door
02:53 * Loric mutters "Excellent, I remembered to knock..."
02:53 * Oros opens the door almost immediately after Loric knocks "And it's a good thing you did."
02:53 < Oros> "I was going to find you."
02:54 < Loric> "Whoa!"
02:54 < Loric> "And I'd thought you wouldn't exit your research chamber voluntarily!"
02:54 < Oros> "We didn't crash into each other like last time at least."
02:55 < Loric> "In fact, I had prepared a wonderful practical joke to fish you out of your chamber..."
02:55 < Oros> "Well I still have statements to collect about the temple battle."
02:55 < Oros> "One of which is yours."
02:55 < Loric> "Hm. Missed opportunities."
02:55 < Loric> "Alright, let's start the interview!"
02:55 * Loric shoulders himself into Oros' room and sits casually on a leather couch there
02:56 * Loric is grinning widely
02:56 < Oros> "Well I know your background more intimately than the others, so I can skip that part."
02:56 * Oros opens notebook
02:56 < Loric> "Oh, do you?"
02:56 < Oros> "Perhaps I can use your perspective as a Paladin."
02:56 * Loric tones his smile down a few degrees
02:57 < Loric> "Alright..."
02:57 * Oros licks pen "So were you filled with righteous fury and divine will when you saw Milani attacked?"
02:57 < Oros> *a temple of Milani
02:57 < Loric> "Uhhh... Not really."
02:58 * Oros scribbles "Interesting..."
02:58 < Loric> "The thought that was the foremost in my mind was 'I must return to Ironhelm alive'."
02:58 < Oros> "Oh yes, the engagement..."
02:58 * Loric nods
02:58 < Oros> "I had heard about it even though I WASN'T THERE WITH YOU AT THE LIBRARY!"
02:59 * Oros pouts
02:59 < Loric> "But yes, I think I took the mission a little more personally perhaps because it had a divine aspect?"
02:59 < Loric> "Ahhh!"
02:59 < Loric> "I am truly sorry of that!"
02:59 < Loric> "And also that I haven't visited you for a whole week and have only spent time with my fiancee!"
03:00 < Oros> "I think we all took it somewhat personally when the cultists tried to kill us."
03:00 < Loric> "And that I didn't pull off the awesome practical joke on you!"
03:00 * Loric has a mischievous glint in his eye
03:00 * Loric grins
03:00 * Oros shrugs "I have been busy running around trying to find many o four allies anyways
03:00 < Oros> "
03:01 < Oros> "I don't think I wish to ask."
03:01 < Loric> "Oh? Have you met with any of them yet?"
03:01 < Loric> "I've had some encounters with Adrasteia but no others."
03:01 < Oros> "A few. I didn't think I would find any rebels though..."
03:02 < Oros> "Adrasteia... What a cold one."
03:02 < Loric> "Hm. I find her warm-hearted albeit utterly sadistic."
03:02 < Oros> "I met up with her before anyone else, at least she is open..."
03:03 * Loric frowns
03:03 < Loric> "Did she tell you about her ventures?"
03:03 < Oros> "I find the word "sadistic" to be overused."
03:03 < Oros> "She told me about her past."
03:03 < Loric> "Oh. I see."
03:03 < Loric> "That's a harsh story."
03:04 < Loric> "And explains much of her personality."
03:04 < Oros> "But what ventures are these? I may wish to add footnotes."
03:04 < Loric> "...not her desire to tease others, though..."
03:04 * Loric perks up and smiles
03:04 < Loric> "Oh, it's not apparent to you?"
03:04 < Loric> "I have some interesting artifacts..."
03:04 < Loric> "Let me get them from my bag and I'll tell you everything..."
03:06 * Loric sighs
03:06 < Oros> "What is it?"
03:06 < Loric> "I am too good-hearted..."
03:06 < Loric> "Another great opportunity to pull off the practical joke and I chickened out..."
03:06 < Oros> "You have grown soft from the days of our youth."
03:07 * Oros chuckles
03:07 < Loric> "Indeed..."
03:07 * Loric takes out a dark quarterstaff with red runes scribbled on it
03:07 < Oros> "Is this...?"
03:07 * Loric prods his shining leather boots
03:08 < Loric> "Try to identify them."
03:08 * Oros Detects Magic and Spellcrafts
03:09 < Loric> first the staff
03:09 < Oros> 1d20+12+1d6
03:09 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+12+1d6: 24 [1d20=8; 1d6=4]
03:10 < Loric> You fail to identify it.
03:10 * Loric nods at Oros
03:10 < Oros> "It is tough for me to crack."
03:10 < Loric> "Strong, isn't it."
03:10 < Loric> "Try this."
03:10 * Loric hands Oros a scroll of Identify
03:10 < Loric> "I wrote it last night, anticipating this."
03:10 * Oros donks it
03:11 * Oros uses
03:11 < Loric> you can retry spellcraft with +10
03:11 < Oros> 1d20+22+1d6
03:11 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+22+1d6: 33 [1d20=9; 1d6=2]
03:12 < Loric> You make it. It is a Staff of Power with 10 charges
03:12 < Loric> "And these boots are Boots of Teleportation."
03:12 < Oros> "I can write Scrolls too... I just choose not to!"
03:12 < Oros> "So Adrasteia found these for you?"
03:13 < Loric> "This is classified, so I am casting Codespeak."
03:13 * Loric casts Codespeak, does Oros accept it?
03:13 < Oros> sure
03:13 * Loric and Oros' speak is now all Klingon to outside observers
03:14 * Loric is wearing a very casual attire consisting only of a shirt, pants and shoes
03:14 < Loric> "Adrasteia defeated one of the mages she's hunting."
03:14 < Oros> "Yes she told me."
03:14 < Loric> "This information is a military secret and Grenth is leading a private investigation on the clues she discovered."
03:15 < Loric> "These were items the mage held."
03:15 < Loric> "I personally fear that Adrasteia is under the threat of assassination, now."
03:15 < Oros> "She also told me that."
03:15 < Loric> "Good, that means she took my warnings seriously."
03:16 * Loric smiles
03:16 < Oros> "I guess it is a good thing I didn't know what you were talking about."
03:17 < Oros> "Otherwise I might have revealed something... if someone was watching us."
03:17 < Loric> "Hm. Ask your father to put some wards around your manor if there are none already."
03:18 < Loric> "I do not think we others are in danger yet but one can never be too sure."
03:18 < Oros> "I suppose he or even I could do that."
03:19 < Loric> "Did she give you any items from the mage's?"
03:20 * Oros swoons "No, I fear I got to her too late to receive fabulous loot."
03:21 < Loric> "I figured out that much."
03:21 < Loric> "Do you want this staff?"
03:21 < Loric> "I approximate it is stronger than your greatsword in battle."
03:22 < Oros> "Only in some ways, Loric!"
03:23 * Loric raises an eyebrow
03:24 < Oros> "I would prefer to stick with my big sharp stick."
03:24 < Oros> "I have my own spells."
03:25 < Loric> "Alright."
03:25 < Loric> "I'll use it in battle, then..."
03:25 < Oros> "Sometimes removing someone's limb really is the answer."
03:26 * Loric rolls eyes at that
03:26 < Loric> "Yeah, with a two-handed quarterstaff while holding a shield."
03:26 * Oros thinks some "...That actually is the answer to many problems, when you think about it."
03:26 < Loric> "This will make me look even more ridiculous in battle..."
03:26 < Loric> "But whatever, it is the strongest option available for me right now."
03:27 < Loric> "I just feel quilty for using such a strong magic item all by myself..."
03:27 < Oros> "No need, maybe warden would like it though."
03:27 < Loric> I'll have to ask him the next time we meet."
03:27 < Oros> "He seems to be able to use magic, and that horrible abomination does all his fighting."
03:28 < Loric> "Guess that's that for Adrasteia's quest, then."
03:28 < Loric> "...did she tease you in any way, by the way?"
03:28 < Oros> "No, what do you mean?"
03:28 < Loric> "I see. She is clearly picking on only me."
03:29 * Loric has a straight face now
03:29 < Loric> "I'd need to get back on her but cannot think of a good plan...
03:29 < Loric> "Oh well, I'll have time..."
03:30 < Oros> "And you always did have a knack for practical jokes."
03:30 < Oros> "I'm sure you'll think of something."
03:30 < Loric> "I'd rather not tell the specifics, but they involve experiences traumatic enough to have forced me to remove some of the memories pertaining them from my mind."
03:30 < Oros> "That sounds hilarious."
03:30 < Loric> "..."
03:31 < Oros> "I will write that down in my notepad to ask her later."
03:31 * Oros scribbles on a page near the back of his notepad
03:31 < Loric> "Either way, there was a reason for me to visit you today beyond seeing a good friend..."
03:31 < Loric> "But first, do you have any more questions regarding the temple fight?"
03:32 < Oros> "I don't think so, I was able to see you pretty well and I've documented it all in here."
03:32 * Oros taps on head
03:32 < Oros> "Also here."
03:32 * Oros taps on notepad
03:32 < Loric> "Ah, that reminds me of another thing."
03:33 < Loric> "I've done some light spell research recently and have found out two neat cantrips I'd like to show you."
03:33 < Loric> "This first one is something I found in the library archives, alas not something that bardic magic compasses."
03:34 < Oros> "Do share."
03:34 * Loric casts Chameleon Scales and his wings turn Bronze
03:34 < Loric> "...This was one of the parts in my now-abandoned practical joke..."
03:34 * Oros starts chanting and mimics Loric's hand gestures
03:35 * Oros casts it if it is a wizard spell
03:35 * Loric is watching Oros, utterly astonished

03:35 < Loric> "Wow, you have finally picked up your studies and have mastered Advanced Cantrips!"
03:36 * Loric claps
03:36 < Oros> "No, I faked it."
03:37 * Loric has a puzzled look
03:37 < Oros> "I found a few tricks for imitating verbal components of spells through the use of incantations."
03:37 < Oros> "It allows me to duplicate spells normally outside of the range of spellcasting my innate abilities allow for."
03:38 < Loric> "Wow"
03:38 < Loric> "That's...amazing."
03:38 < Oros> "I learned it... 4 weeks ago now?"
03:38 < Loric> "It is like having a spellbook with over six hundred spells..."
03:38 < Oros> "It was before we set out for the temple."
03:39 < Oros> "I don't recall if I used it during the battle."
03:39 < Loric> "Hmm. You will need to research lots and lots of spells to make full use of it, then."
03:39 * Oros handwaves "I don't track my own stories. I am the storyteller, not a character."
03:39 < Loric> "My second cantrip to show pales in comparision to that trick
03:40 < Oros> "I would still like to see it."
03:40 < Loric> "This, however, is something that bardic magics also compass."
03:40 * Loric promptly takes an empty parchment from Oros' table
03:40 * Loric picks up Oros' notepad and opens a random page
03:41 * Loric casts Scrivener's Chant
03:41 * Loric concentrates, and a quill copies the page to the empty page on his handwriting while he himself reclines casually on the sofa
03:41 < Oros> "That is... brilliant."
03:42 < Oros> "How long does it last?"
03:42 < Loric> "This one I got from Rusko. She said it's a custom spell the laziest students at the academy use to copy homework."
03:42 < Loric> "Concentration or up to a few minutes regarding on one's magical ability."
03:43 < Loric> "The brilliant thing is it being a cantrip, thus recastable infinitely."
03:43 < Loric> "I'll never suffer from hand cramps again!"
03:43 * Oros considers "Well, it is nice for perhaps quick copying, but one will never commit something to memory unless they write it themselves!"
03:44 < Loric> "Hehehehe..."
03:44 < Loric> "I wasn't intending to show this one to you and thus didn't prepare it, but..."
03:44 < Loric> "I can cast it from my ring."
03:45 < Loric> "Give me a book I haven't read. Your notes will do."
03:45 < Oros> "...Ok."
03:45 < Oros> "They are... jumbled to say the least."
03:45 < Oros> "I don't expect anyone else but me to make sense of me."
03:45 * Oros lets him see it
03:45 < Loric> "This one I found in an obscure tome at the library. Apparently it's from a long-forgotten scholar from another world."
03:46 < Loric> "I don't believe that description, though."
03:46 * Loric keeps his eyes closed, touches the book and casts Kreighton's Perusal from his engagement ring
03:46 < Loric> "Six seconds."
03:46 < Loric> "I'm surprised by how many tribes you visited in a few meager years."
03:47 < Oros> "Well considering we aren't the only plane... or even other world, I can believe it."
03:47 < Loric> "Also, your stories seem extremely boring compared to those of other travelling historians..."
03:47 < Loric> "...Why don't you add embellishments?"
03:47 < Oros> "Because embellishments detract from my credibility."
03:48 < Loric> "...Also I wouldn't have believed what you did at that barbarian village... ...But then again you always were the strongest of us..."
03:48 < Oros> "I had to beat them to learn from them."
03:48 < Loric> "Hm. So you are a researcher... But not one of nature but of history..."
03:48 < Oros> "It was an interesting way of acquiring information."
03:48 < Oros> "You could say that, yes."
03:49 < Loric> "Historical accuracy, huh."
03:49 < Oros> "That's why I'm trying to get everyone's perspective of the battle at the temple."
03:49 < Loric> "Well, I think that proves this spell is legit."
03:49 * Loric winks at Oros
03:49 < Oros> "So I can consolidate them into one, comprehensive account."
03:49 < Oros> "I suppose. I may wish to use that one another time."
03:50 < Loric> "Hope you'll live long enough for that..."
03:50 < Loric> "Oh, this spell is in scope of bardic magics also."
03:50 < Loric> "I can write you a few scrolls of it."
03:50 < Oros> "I would appreciate that."
03:50 < Oros> "I may end up trying to memorize it myself after that."
03:50 < Loric> "Miya hasn't been that well for a few days so I've had lots of spare time..."
03:51 * Loric hands Oros two scrolls of Kreighton's Perusal
03:51 < Oros> "Wish to borrow some books?”
03:51 < Loric> "...And I have been scribing scrolls."
03:51 < Oros> "You sound like you could use some entertainment."
03:52 < Loric> "Talk about it..."
03:52 < Loric> "I'll be fine once Miya gets better, though."
03:52 < Loric> "No joy in the world compares to doing simple things like custom spell reserach with her..."
03:52 * Loric sighs airily
03:53 < Loric> "...But that brings me to the important matter."
03:53 < Oros> "Oh?"
03:53 < Loric> "Straight to the point: Would you mind being my best man at the wedding?"
03:54 < Loric> "You are my best friend and I would love to have you involved in the most important event of my life."
03:54 < Oros> "You don't have many friends, do you? ...Of course I will."
03:54 * Loric stands up and grins widely
03:55 < Loric> "Excellent!"
03:55 < Loric> "The date of the wedding is not on my hands, it being a state matter and all that. It should be publicized soonish according to Bonum."
03:56 * Oros pushes up glasses "Don't expect a speech or anything. Unless you want an opinion on Maldevskoy's Treatise on our History, because damn does that trash get me coloured!"
03:56 * Loric flashes an evil smile
03:56 < Loric> "Oh, you *must* give a speech..."
03:57 < Loric> "...in front of the most VIPs you've ever seen, even!"
03:57 * Loric chuckles
03:57 < Oros> "...I would punch you, if it wouldn't anger your sister and Miya so."
03:58 < Loric> "Don't worry about it, though. Something short and down-to-earth about or school and army days or something."
03:58 < Loric> "You really should meet Miya, though. I'm sure she would be excited to hear what you've been up to these years after you dropped out."
03:59 < Oros> "Considering our "army days" has lasted a span of mere weeks, I don't think we have too many appropriate stories... Unless the audience would like to hear about orc slaughter."
03:59 < Loric> "She's staying at the grand suite in the Green Wing, though during days you can find us together doing spell research in the lab."
04:00 < Oros> "She seems to have a good head on her shoulders, and knowing you, she has a lot behind her pretty face."
04:00 < Loric> "Oh? I'm sure you could squeeze a few jokes out of our flight trip at the mountain, heh."
04:00 < Oros> "I was actually able to document that. Not having to carry anyone freed up my hands."
04:01 < Loric> You are right... She's completely perfect...
04:01 < Loric> "..."
04:01 < Loric> "...I really should go check up how she's doing."
04:01 < Loric> "She had a strange nightmare a few days ago and is still feeling unwell."
04:02 < Loric> "I hope it's only mundane anxiety in addition to stress of relocating."
04:02 < Oros> "A Nightmare..."
04:02 < Oros> "That sounds... familiar."
04:02 < Loric> "I'll be off now, see from you soon!"
04:02 < Oros> "Yes... see you."
04:02 * Loric clicks the heels of his new boots together and disappears in a flash of light. (So pompous!)

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 12 - To Overcome a Mare

01:28 * Loric has returned from his morning visit to Oros and is walking down the hallway in the Green Wing
01:28 * Loric knocks on Miya's door
01:29 <@miyamora> you only barely hear: "Hmm... Who's there?"
01:29 * Loric says "It's me, Loric. Are you feeling better?" and opens the door carefully
01:30 <@miyamora> "... Oh."
01:30 <@miyamora> "..."
01:30 < Loric> "...Are you okay?"
01:30 * Loric is worried and enters the room
01:31 <@miyamora> "Yes."
01:31 <@miyamora> "Physically."
01:32 < Loric> "It's been considerable time already..."
01:32 < Loric> "And you've been sleeping in lately. Please tell me about it, I want to help you...!"
01:32 <@miyamora> "... What if ..."
01:32 * Miyamora shudder
01:32 <@miyamora> "What if that spell had been more dangerous?"
01:33 <@miyamora> "Or what if it had only seemed to work at first... and then went wrong later?"
01:33 <@miyamora> "... what if... .... ..."
01:33 * Miyamora shudder
01:34 < Loric> "I'd have helped you in any case."
01:34 < Loric> "Had you been alone, I would have come."
01:34 < Loric> "Had I been there, I would have protected you."
01:34 < Loric> "And had it gone wrong later, there would have been others as well."
01:35 <@miyamora> "Yes. Others."
01:35 <@miyamora> "What if they'd been hurt?"
01:35 <@miyamora> "That spell was tame..."
01:35 <@miyamora> "But what about a more dangerous one?"
01:35 <@miyamora> "What if my research had hurt someone...?
01:35 < Loric> "..."
01:35 <@miyamora> "..."
01:35 <@miyamora> perception
01:36 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+1 per
01:36 < Alea> Loric, per: 3 [1d20=1; 1d6=1]
01:36 <@miyamora> ok
01:36 <@miyamora> "..."
01:36 * Loric puts his hand on Miyamora's shoulders
01:36 <@miyamora> you get another perception
01:37 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+9 hero point
01:37 < Alea> Loric, hero point: 26 [1d20=15; 1d6=2]
01:37 <@miyamora> you notice that she's crying... but only barely
01:37 <@miyamora> and ever so small shudders
01:38 <@miyamora> "... I can't let my research..."
01:38 <@miyamora> "Can't let my power...
01:38 <@miyamora> "Can't let it hurt anyone..."
01:38 <@miyamora> "Can't let anyone innocent be hurt by my magic...
01:39 <@miyamora> "... so close... so many ways it can..."
01:39 * Loric quietly holds Miyamora close to himself
01:39 < Loric> "Magic can also fix the pains it causes..."
01:39 <@miyamora> "I can't think of a single wizard known who used their powers to heal..."
01:40 <@miyamora> "Only healing done by any wizard I know of was with knife and cloth..."
01:40 < Loric> "If even arcane magic like ours can heal the mental trauma I got from visiting the temple of Calistria, the divine and arcane magic combined will fix anything they can cause."
01:40 <@miyamora> "..."
01:40 <@miyamora> "..."
01:41 <@miyamora> "But it can't will away insanity, like some healers of legend could with a single spell..."
01:41 <@miyamora> "It can't cure wounds... well, a couple spells can, but... Infernal Healing?"
01:41 < Loric> "I am certain arcane magic can be used to heal."
01:42 < Loric> "There just have not been enough good people to will an use like that."
01:42 <@miyamora> "True... some have healed... but not wizards..."
01:42 <@miyamora> "only harming or changing..."
01:42 < Loric> "If someone with a good heart and a connection to a good deity were to research healing spells, I am sure she would be successful..."
01:42 <@miyamora> "... All right... I'll try."
01:43 <@miyamora> "But my ... current research... first."
01:43 < Loric> "That's the Miyamora I know..."
01:43 <@miyamora> "... Thank you..."
01:43 <@miyamora> "... for being there for me..."
01:43 < Loric> "You know, I have used divine magic."
01:43 <@miyamora> "... How?"
01:43 * Loric holds Miyamora close, looking at her eyes
01:44 < Loric> "When I got back to Ironhelm for the first time after the initial army training and camps..."
01:44 < Loric> "We went to an event in the Lupi manor to retrieve important documents the host had hidden."
01:44 < Loric> "We had to fight an enormous, bound elemental indoors."
01:45 < Loric> "In the heat of battle, I prayed for Iomedae to let me use a spell that was divine of nature that I had read of in the legends."
01:46 < Loric> "A spell to walk past foes with divine grace, avoiding their attacks."
01:46 <@miyamora> "... What spell?"
01:46 < Loric> "She answered and let me cast Grace."
01:46 <@miyamora> "... I'll have to look into that later."
01:47 < Loric> "When I cast the spell, I understood it."
01:47 < Loric> "It was structured using similiar methods as our arcane spells, but the power source was external instead of internal."
01:48 <@miyamora> "Basic Magic Theory 101"
01:48 <@miyamora> "Lesson Two."
01:48 < Loric> "And many of the structural ideas of the spell depended on an external being to fill the gaps."
01:49 < Loric> "And in my spell research, I have seen arcane spells that specifically state that only followers of certain deities can cast them."
01:49 <@miyamora> "... You're confusing cause and effect."
01:49 <@miyamora> "Those are just closely guarded secrets"
01:49 < Loric> "By researching those spells, we would get the ground framework for incorporating divine effects into arcane spells..."
01:50 < Loric> "Oh, that's possible."
01:50 < Loric> "This is speculation, after all."
01:50 < Loric> "That's why you should be the one to do the actual research."
01:51 < Loric> "I can provide insight and some positive energy from my Lay on Hands."
01:51 <@miyamora> "Divergent Research..."
01:51 < Loric> "That's what you need at the moment, some positiveness to cheer you up!"
01:51 <@miyamora> "Never have I been so tempted to dabble in theurgy..."
01:51 < Loric> "And in fact, I have something here to help you with the research..."
01:52 <@miyamora> "... OH?"
01:52 * Loric reaches for his belt pouch
01:52 <@miyamora> *Oh
01:52 < Loric> "This is a weak attempt to cover for the three anniversary gifts I was unable to give you when we were separated..."
01:53 * Loric pulls out an intricate gold headband is decorated with several small blue and deep purple gemstones.
01:53 < Loric> "Adrasteia gave it to me, but I want to give it to you."
01:55 <@miyamora> "... Is that...?"
01:55 <@miyamora> "What I think it is?"
01:56 < Loric> "I was drawing stick figures at the Formalized Wondrous Item Naming Class, I wouldn't know!"
01:56 <@miyamora> "... They changed the class name on day 2, and you were drawing even then?"
01:56 < Loric> "Guilty as given."
01:56 * Loric grins
01:57 < Loric> "Really... I have no idea how I managed to graduate..."
01:57 <@miyamora> "Non-Specialized Item Classification Systems says that this... this is Headband of Vast Intelligence"
01:58 < Loric> "But yeah, it's the strongest type."
01:58 <@miyamora> "... Wow..."
01:58 <@miyamora> "Loric..."
01:58 * Miyamora kisses Loric
01:58 * Loric freezes in a fierce blush
02:00 * Loric is a little awkward at first, but then relaxes and embraces the kiss
02:00 * Miyamora puts the headband on
02:00 < Loric> "Whoa..."
02:01 * Loric closes his eyes
02:01 < Loric> "It's been too many years..."

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 13 - Confortation

02:31 * Miyamora has resumed her research at the spell research lab, feeling much better after the events of this morning
02:32 * Adrasteia wanders into the spell research lab, looking around curiously
02:32 * Miyamora turns around
02:33 < Miyamora> "This table is booked for me, but there's room..."
02:33 * Miyamora turns around to see who's come realizing that it cannot be Loric based on the sternness the door opened with
02:34 < Adrasteia> "Oh, sorry, I didn't mean to intrude"
02:35 * Miyamora is a young, noble dragonblood with snow white, slender wings and purple eyes on her immaculate face. Her waist-long dark purple hair has pale yellow streaks in it and is bound in a ponytail
02:35 * Miyamora is wearing simple, protective spell research clothes and glasses
02:35 * Miyamora is also wearing an intricate gold headband decorated with several small blue and deep purple gemstones.
02:36 * Miyamora eyes the stranger curiously
02:37 * Adrasteia is young, slim dark haired human, wearing her new outfit of miniskirt, boots and a T-shirt cut off from the midriff
02:37 * Adrasteia is wearing a golden necklace around her neck
02:37 < Miyamora> ((a t-shirt that can be compared to a sawed-off shotgun))
02:38 <@gamemaster> (golden necklace has black gems in between the links and on the amulet)
02:38 * Miyamora grins and has a mischievous look in her eyes
02:38 < Adrasteia> "Oh hey, that headband looks familiar"
02:39 < Miyamora> "Well, well, well. Hello there!"
02:39 * Miyamora quickly comes close to Adrasteia
02:39 < Adrasteia> "Hello, my name is Adrasteia"
02:39 * Adrasteia extends her hand
02:39 < Miyamora> "So did I gather, I'm Miyamora Concordiae but you can call my Miya."
02:40 * Miyamora extends her hand for a handshake
02:40 * Adrasteia takes
02:40 < Adrasteia> "Ah, you must be the one Loric talks so much about"
02:41 * Miyamora seems disappointed at Adrasteia being so quick a speaker
02:41 < Miyamora> "And you, likewise. Adrasteia."
02:41 < Miyamora> "What would bring a fine lady like you to these spell research chambers today...?"
02:41 < Adrasteia> "He talks about me?"
02:41 * Miyamora smiles to Adrasteia in a lovely way
02:42 < Miyamora> "Of course! Meeting someone like you certainly puts a mark down in one's mind."
02:42 < Adrasteia> "How interesting, it was only a few days ago he couldn't even look me in the eyes"
02:43 < Adrasteia> "I didn't realise you worked here"
02:44 < Miyamora> ((On the spell research table is a wooden doll and three sets of simple linen dresses fit for a dragonblood adult))
02:45 < Miyamora> "I spend most of my time here, researching spells of vital importance whenever I am not spending quality time with Loric~~"
02:45 * Adrasteia bends over and looks at the doll
02:45 < Adrasteia> "How lovely, I remember having a wooden doll of my own when I was younger"
02:46 * Miyamora turns her attention from Adrasteia to the doll
02:46 < Miyamora> "Oh? This is a tool for spell research. It lets me cast spells that affect only the caster at the doll for experimentation."
02:47 < Adrasteia> "I see"
02:47 < Adrasteia> "What sort of spells do you research?"
02:48 * Miyamora smiles at Adrasteia, bright eyes gleaming in innocency
02:48 < Miyamora> "A spell related to clothing."
02:48 * Miyamora

02:48 < Adrasteia> "Really!, whats it do?"
02:49 < Miyamora> "It covers one's naked body with a set of fine, conjured clothing in a split second."
02:49 < Miyamora> "An apprentice level spell."
02:50 < Adrasteia> "Seems awfully practical"
02:50 < Miyamora> "Oh, I definitely agree. This will be so needed~~~"
02:50 < Miyamora> "I'm sure you could use it as well!"
02:51 * Adrasteia looks confused
02:51 < Adrasteia> "What for?"
02:51 < Miyamora> "In fact, when I've finished it, I could write a divine version of it for you as a Page of Spell Knowledge."
02:51 < Miyamora> "Why, I hear you have had much trouble keeping your clothes on!"
02:51 * Miyamora smiles a disarming smile at Adrasteia
02:52 * Adrasteia smiles back
02:52 < Adrasteia> "Just the burden of worshiping Calistria I guess"
02:53 < Adrasteia> "Loric doesn't seem to understand it, I have no idea why"
02:53 < Miyamora> "I feel the deep pain you must be feeling."
02:53 < Adrasteia> "You do?"
02:53 * Miyamora makes a melodramatic gesture with her hand
02:54 < Miyamora> "Yes, indeed."
02:54 < Miyamora> "Hmm..."
02:54 < Adrasteia> "yes?"
02:55 * Miyamora snaps her fingers and claps her hands together in enthusiasm
02:55 < Miyamora> "Oh! Would you want to test the spell?"
02:55 < Adrasteia> "Do I get to keep my current outfit?"
02:56 < Miyamora> "It's a spell of conjuration, not evocation. >_>"
02:56 < Miyamora> "I've tested it myself. It's perfectly safe."
02:56 < Adrasteia> "I just wondered if it would replace my outfit, not burn it all off"
02:56 < Adrasteia> "but sure"
02:57 * Adrasteia strips off
02:57 < Miyamora> "Alright, let me prepare..."
02:57 < Miyamora> "No need to remove your clothing!”
02:58 < Adrasteia> "Sorry, I got a little excited for a second"
02:58 < Miyamora> "Which of these dresses do you like the most?"
02:58 * Miyamora points at the dresses on the table: a blue, pink and green ones
02:59 < Adrasteia> "Which one is more low cut?"
03:00 < Miyamora> The pink one is a long ball gown, the blue one a formal dress with sleeves and the green one a sleeveless long top
03:01 < Adrasteia> "I'll pick the pink one"
03:02 < Miyamora> "Alright, I need you to stand next to it, I haven't got the range parameters right yet..."
03:02 < Adrasteia> 1.bp.blogspot.com/-fLP26RjIG2o/UDx04-FcGeI/AAAAAAAABik/5TypYHRWnQQ/s640/wedding+ball+gowns,+wedding+gown,+wedding+gowns+for+brides.jpg
03:03 < Adrasteia> "o.k"
03:04 * Miyamora starts casting the spell
03:04 < Miyamora> "Miyamora's Emergency Clothing Charm."
03:05 * Miyamora snaps her fingers and Adrasteia's current clothes (not necklace) disappear and she is now wearing the long, pink ball gown
03:05 < Adrasteia> "Well done"
03:05 * Miyamora cocks her head sideways and rests her head on her pinkie finger
03:05 < Miyamora> "Don't you look lovely~~~"
03:05 < Adrasteia> "I think I look rather vulnerable"
03:06 < Miyamora> "Oh, I think long dresses suit you."
03:06 < Miyamora> "You would make for a lovely bridesmaid in a dress like that!"
03:07 < Miyamora> "I wonder..."
03:07 < Adrasteia> "Do you have a mirror?"
03:07 * Miyamora casts Open/Close to open a cabinet, revealing a vanity mirror
03:08 * Adrasteia walks over to it, and does a small twirl to see all angles
03:08 < Adrasteia> "It doesn't look too bad, certainly something I could wear at an upper society event"
03:09 < Miyamora> "Yes. You are beautiful. That dress accents your demeanor nicely. You have the poise for formal events, I say!"
03:09 < Adrasteia> "You are too kind"
03:09 < Miyamora> "What would you say if I asked you to become a bridesmaid in a royal wedding?"
03:10 < Adrasteia> "Your wedding!?"
03:10 * Miyamora nods
03:10 < Adrasteia> "I would be honored"
03:10 < Adrasteia> "I haven't been to a wedding before"
03:11 * Miyamora giggles joyfully
03:11 < Adrasteia> "That I was invited to I mean"
03:11 < Miyamora> "Wonderful, that settles it, then!"
03:11 < Miyamora> "Loric has no female friends outside of the family than you."
03:11 < Adrasteia> "Loric needs to get out more"
03:11 < Miyamora> "And I'll gladly have you at my wedding."
03:11 < Miyamora> "Oh, tell me about it..."
03:12 < Adrasteia> "Does he turn red when he talks to you?"
03:12 < Miyamora> "And whenever he returns from 'out', he's usually covered in mud and blood..."
03:12 * Miyamora scrunches her pretty nose
03:12 < Miyamora> "Hehehe... sometimes."
03:13 < Adrasteia> "Poor Loric, he can be so sweet a times"
03:13 < Miyamora> "But he's improving."
03:13 < Adrasteia> at*
03:13 < Adrasteia> "Good to know!"
03:13 < Adrasteia> "He cannot go through life blushing every time someone smiles at him'
03:14 < Miyamora> "Today he actually responded to a kiss!"
03:14 < Adrasteia> "We don't bite"
03:14 < Adrasteia> 1d20+13 bluff
03:14 < Alea> Adrasteia, bluff: 25 [1d20=12]
03:14 < Miyamora> 1d20+8 SM
03:14 < Alea> Miyamora, SM: 20 [1d20=12]
03:14 < Adrasteia> you don't realise that adrasteia does bite on occasion
03:15 < Miyamora> "Mmm..."
03:15 < Adrasteia> "Wow, you managed to corner him for a kiss?"
03:15 * Miyamora rolls eyes
03:16 < Miyamora> "I was feeling ...a little down and he comforted me."
03:16 < Miyamora> "He made me feel better and I returned the favour."
03:16 < Adrasteia> "SO unlike Loric to take advantage"
03:17 < Miyamora> "He *is* thoughtful and compassionate, you know..."
03:17 * Adrasteia nods sagely, "yes, its always nice when a partner manages to make you feel better"
03:18 < Adrasteia> "Why, just the other day, I received some flowers"
03:18 < Miyamora> "Indeed, Loric has made my life better and will keep doing so in the future."
03:19 < Adrasteia> "Does Loric give flowers?"
03:19 < Miyamora> "..."
03:19 * Miyamora averts her gaze and sighs
03:19 < Miyamora> "No, he gives more practical gifts..."
03:19 < Adrasteia> "No wait..he doesn't?"
03:20 < Adrasteia> "Oh psshh, everyone likes flowers"
03:20 < Miyamora> "And has never gotten my birthday or our anniversary right..."
03:20 < Miyamora> "But his being there and care make up for it!"
03:21 < Miyamora> "Today, he made a large sacrifice and gave me this headband."
03:21 < Adrasteia> "Does he romance you with music at least?"
03:21 < Miyamora> "Which you should know the value of, already."
03:21 < Adrasteia> "Indeed I do"
03:22 < Miyamora> "On behalf of myself and Loric, thank you, Adrasteia."
03:22 < Adrasteia> "Its no problem"
03:22 < Miyamora> "Loric might not understand how selflessly you acted when parting with treasures so valuable. You are not the selfish person Loric once described you as."
03:23 < Adrasteia> "Damn right i'm not selfish..." she mutters
03:23 < Miyamora> "And to think to what lengths you went to so that Loric might be informed of the ways of Calistria...!"
03:24 < Adrasteia> "Well, I'm surprised he didn't know"
03:24 * Miyamora drops the smile on her face and takes on a deadpan expression, looking straight at Adrasteia
03:25 * Adrasteia giggles
03:25 < Miyamora> "Adrasteia. Loric is an utter and complete prude. Your actions and tease hurt him."
03:25 < Miyamora> "He does not know how to cope with naked women, nor does he understand euphemisms and clues in speech."
03:26 < Adrasteia> "Do you want to teach him those?"
03:26 < Miyamora> "If you continue as you have thus far, your friend will be less of what he is now."
03:26 < Miyamora> "Yes, and I will teach him my way!"
03:27 * Adrasteia looks disgruntled
03:27 * Miyamora has crossed her arms in a firm posture
03:27 < Adrasteia> "ok fine but prudes are so boring"
03:27 < Adrasteia> "bring him up to speed"
03:27 < Miyamora> "He is a flower yet to bloom, and is to be appreciated as such."
03:27 < Miyamora> "But yes, I will."
03:28 < Adrasteia> "Assuming he does bloom..." she mutters under her breath
03:28 * Miyamora softens up a little and adds with a grin "Your suggestion on music was a good one."
03:28 < Miyamora> "And perhaps the trapping one also..."
03:29 < Miyamora> "Hmm.. I can work with this."
03:29 < Adrasteia> "Can Loric even dance?"
03:29 < Adrasteia> "Or you for that matter?"
03:29 * Miyamora snorts
03:29 < Miyamora> "I am a princess. Even of the ball."
03:30 < Miyamora> "You wouldn't believe how much friendzoning I did at school."
03:30 < Miyamora> "Everyone but one."
03:30 < Miyamora> "And no, he cannot dance at all."
03:30 < Miyamora> "He has a lovely singing voice, though."
03:30 < Adrasteia> "Might have to work on that"
03:31 < Miyamora> "And can play the flügelhorn rather skillfully."
03:31 < Adrasteia> "How awkward would it be at the wedding if Loric made a fool of himself"
03:31 < Miyamora> "I will teach him to dance before the reception."
03:31 < Adrasteia> "very well"
03:31 < Miyamora> "Magically, if it comes down to it."
03:32 < Miyamora> "..."
03:32 < Miyamora> "But on the whole, it *has* been nice to meet you."
03:32 < Miyamora> "So, I'd like to friendzone you as well, Adrasteia!"
03:32 * Miyamora winks at Adrasteia
03:32 < Adrasteia> "Same here, but I have a favour to ask, if you can"
03:33 < Miyamora> "You are welcome to come to my quarters, I could use some company every now and then, knowing few people here as I'm a foreigner."
03:33 * Miyamora flaps her wings curiously "Hmm...?"
03:33 < Adrasteia> "How lovely, but thats not the favour I had in mind..."
03:34 < Adrasteia> "Only after the wedding, if time allows, I was wondering if you could research something for me"
03:35 < Miyamora> "What is it?"
03:35 < Adrasteia> "I have a number of curses on me, and currently the magic that can remove them does not yet exist"
03:36 * Miyamora suddenly grows somber
03:36 < Miyamora> "oh... I see..."
03:36 < Miyamora> "I... Have some hypotheses that could help..."
03:37 < Miyamora> "But they will take a long time to bear any fruit."
03:37 < Adrasteia> "Thats fine"
03:37 < Miyamora> "And probably are impossible unless I get field experience in magic..."
03:37 < Adrasteia> "That most recently removed curses was one that affected my mental skills"
03:38 < Adrasteia> "and another one that would cause Loric to blush if you get my drift..."
03:38 < Miyamora> "You can speak plainly with me."
03:38 < Miyamora> "What ill effects do you suffer from at the moment?"
03:38 < Miyamora> "And have you any clues on what could remove the curses?"
03:38 < Adrasteia> "I don't know"
03:39 < Adrasteia> "They seem to be set to a trigger, but I have no idea what the remaining ones do"
03:39 < Miyamora> "I'm sure we will be able to get to the bottom of this."
03:39 < Adrasteia> "I know two of them were able to be removed after Dark Twist was killed, although its entirely possible there is no link"
03:40 < Miyamora> "Loric is actually an excellent diviner."
03:40 < Miyamora> "With his help, we could identify some clues later."
03:40 < Adrasteia> "Sounds useful"
03:40 < Miyamora> "I think that the lifeforce of the mages is bound to the curses."
03:40 < Miyamora> "And their death unlocks the curses for removal."
03:40 < Adrasteia> "That is good to hear I guess"
03:41 < Miyamora> "Hypothetically, a spell could be researched that affected the lifeforce link."
03:41 < Miyamora> "Severing it would probably be necromancy..."
03:41 < Miyamora> "An arcane spell..."
03:41 < Adrasteia> "Can we use that link to our advantage?"
03:41 < Miyamora> "And removing such a strong curse would probably need a Remove Curse effect with some positive energy from a deity intertwined to the matrix..."
03:42 < Miyamora> "It could perhaps be used as a focus for divination."
03:42 < Adrasteia> "Can it be used to track, or affect them with spells through the link?"
03:42 < Miyamora> "To decipher the lifeforce link and turn it into a divination focus would definitely be necromancy."
03:43 < Adrasteia> "I'll go to the Vault of Lore shortly, if I turn up something useful, I'll let you and Loric know"
03:43 < Miyamora> "Certainly."
03:43 < Miyamora> "A tracking spell like that is possible, but I am not sure if I am strong enough for that, yet."
03:43 < Miyamora> "I'll look into it after I get the Clothing Charm finished."
03:43 < Adrasteia> "Back on topic however, do you need assistance preparing the wedding?"
03:44 < Miyamora> "I would love to. The preparations are certain to spice up the living here."
03:44 < Miyamora> "I intend to usurp the planning responsibilities from any clerk or official the Emperor assigns them to."
03:45 < Miyamora> "And I certainly could use a hand."
03:45 < Adrasteia> "Let me know if there is any assistance i could give, although I'll do my best to pop past if time allows"
03:46 < Miyamora> "I'll contact you when the union is made public."
03:46 < Adrasteia> "Of course"
03:46 < Miyamora> "But, until then..."
03:47 * Miyamora casts Slipstream and small waves raise her a little bit off the ground
03:47 < Miyamora> "I have to go to see Loric."
03:47 < Adrasteia> "Teach him well!" she winks
03:47 < Miyamora> "It was nice to meet you, Adrasteia. We will have fun together."
03:47 * Miyamora exits the room
03:48 * Miyamora yells to Adrasteia from the alleyway: "By the way, I'm keeping your clothes hostage. You'll get them back after not teasing Loric for two complete weeks! Have fun with the pink dress, it's yours!"

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 14 - A Nation is Greater Than a Family.

01:18 <Aura_Guardian> but a day after Miyamora holds Adrasteia's clothes hostage
01:18 <Aura_Guardian> then someone darts by you
01:18 <Aura_Guardian> and steals your purse and holy symbol
01:18 <Aura_Guardian> snapping the symbol's chain
01:18 <Aura_Guardian> or whatever you have that's purselike
01:18 <Aura_Guardian> in the castle!
01:19 <Aura_Guardian> what do you do?
01:19 <Agape> and is that my Talisman?
01:19 <Aura_Guardian> yeah
01:19 <Aura_Guardian> your talisman of true faith
01:19 <Aura_Guardian> only the cord on it is snapped, though, no real damage...
01:20 <Agape> did the culprit take my talisman or only break it?
01:20 <Aura_Guardian> took it
01:20 <Agape> how far is the culprit?
01:20 <Agape> *far away
01:20 <Aura_Guardian> by the time you notice, he's got a decent lead
01:20 <Aura_Guardian> but not that much of one
01:21 <Aura_Guardian> he's heading for the dungeon level
01:21 <Agape> cast true strike, fly towards him
01:21 <Agape> and realize he's not Adrasteia
01:21 <Agape> on next round, Pilfering Hand the talisman back
01:21 <Aura_Guardian> he launches a dispel magic your way
01:22 <Aura_Guardian> and you think the way he said it might be a little
familiar
01:22 <Aura_Guardian> true strike gone
01:22 <Agape> hmm can I roll something to recognize him?
01:22 <Aura_Guardian> then he darts down the stairs, moving very fast
01:22 <Aura_Guardian> yeah, perception
01:22 <Agape> 2
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> you are UTTERLY fooled by his disguises
01:23 <Agape> my fly speed is 60.. he is really fast...
01:23 <Agape> I follow him like a proper idiot
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> you see him in the dungeon level
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> you hear some prisoners screaming
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> "I didn't do it, I swear!"
01:23 <Agape> leap of logic tells me this is Bluejay
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> "Please! Inquest!"
01:23 <Aura_Guardian> nope, not bluejay
01:24 <Aura_Guardian> "I have right of Inquest! Give me a trial!"
01:24 <Agape> I rush there and check out the situation
01:24 <Aura_Guardian> "NO! MAKE IT ST--_AAAAAAAAAAAAAGH"
01:24 <Agape> ((do we need a channel?))
01:24 <Aura_Guardian> and the person you're following stands there
01:24 <Aura_Guardian> and takes out a chain
01:25 <Aura_Guardian> and re-threads your talisman
01:25 -!- Aura_Guardian is now known as MysteriousPerson
01:25 <MysteriousPerson> "So, Loric... you've lived the luxury of the empire..."
01:25 <Loric> "Who are you?!?"
01:25 * Loric is furious
01:25 <MysteriousPerson> "But now you see the corruption."
01:25 <MysteriousPerson> "Attis, here..."
01:25 <MysteriousPerson> he indicates someone
01:26 <MysteriousPerson> the one who claimed right of inquest
01:26 <MysteriousPerson> "Was enough of a merchant to have right to a fair
investigation and trial... and has not received it."
01:26 <Loric> "..."
01:26 <MysteriousPerson> "And saving trials for the wealthy, and dragonbloods
like you and I..."
01:26 <MysteriousPerson> (he does not seem to have wings)
01:26 <MysteriousPerson> "why do that in the first place?"
01:27 <MysteriousPerson> "But... to answer your question..."
01:27 <MysteriousPerson> "I was an ... associate of your father."
01:27 <MysteriousPerson> "Back when Duke Splendentium was a minor lord, and a
cultist of Norgorber..."
01:27 <Loric> "Have you come to assassinate him?"
01:27 <MysteriousPerson> "Before he converted to Iomedae and brought me with
him, I was one of his top assassins..."
01:27 <MysteriousPerson> "oh, nonono."
01:28 <MysteriousPerson> "I came to show you the corruption of this empire...
in the hopes you'd join the Circle."
01:28 <Loric> "Ugh..."
01:28 <MysteriousPerson> "I represent an ... organization seeking to change the
empire from within."
01:28 * Loric lets his stance drop
01:28 <Loric> "Look, I know you are an assassin and all."
01:28 <MysteriousPerson> "Former."
01:28 <MysteriousPerson> "Now I'm a spy."
01:29 <Loric> "..."
01:29 <Loric> "How long until you have to report?"
01:29 <MysteriousPerson> "... If you're thinking of harming me, I know so many
secret passages it isn't even funny."
01:29 <Loric> "No!"
01:29 <MysteriousPerson> "There's no way you'd be able to kill me."
01:29 <Loric> "I was to offer you to have tea with me and my fiancee..."
01:29 * Loric frowns
01:30 <MysteriousPerson> "Miyamora is an outsider."
01:30 <MysteriousPerson> "As such, there is a limit to how she can help us...
and she is watched."
01:30 * Loric gives the spy a long and a hard stare
01:30 <Loric> "Whatever you tell me also for Miyamora to hear."
01:30 <MysteriousPerson> "What, you think we should kill the spies not on our
side watching her? Blasted stupid move to make..."
01:31 <MysteriousPerson> "By all means, tell her... she's not watched when
she's with you."
01:31 <MysteriousPerson> "But that's one of the few times she's not watched."
01:31 <Loric> "So many questions..."
01:31 <MysteriousPerson> "But this is besides the point."
01:31 <Loric> "Alright. Priorization."
01:31 <Loric> "How many questions do I get?"
01:31 <Loric> "Oops, that was one, wasn't it..."
01:32 <MysteriousPerson> "..."
01:32 <Loric> "I need to understand how important this is."
01:32 <MysteriousPerson> "Would you be willing to help us dethrone Emperor
Bonum and replace him with a different ruler?:
01:32 <Loric> "NO!"
01:32 <Loric> "You cannot expect me to say anything else to that!"
01:32 <MysteriousPerson> "... Bonum would not be harmed."
01:32 <Loric> "You are too straightforward."
01:33 <Loric> "...Ironic, for a spy."
01:33 * Loric sighs
01:33 <Loric> "I'm interested in hearing you out."
01:33 <Loric> "You are clearly someone to be recognized, being able to sneak
there unobstructed and you have connections."
01:34 <Loric> "But I do not need to make a snap decision, and I guess that nor
do you."
01:34 <MysteriousPerson> "We primarily seek a restructuring of the classes,
such that everyone has a fair chance to live
comfortably.
01:34 <MysteriousPerson> The half-dwarves live in squalor, and the dwarves
aren't much better, unless they have draconic blood."
01:34 * Loric mutters "...he must really dislike tea..."
01:34 <MysteriousPerson> "Rights of inquest ... ignored.
01:35 <Loric> "How would one achieve perfect society on this plane?"
01:35 <Loric> "Does your group have answers to this?"
01:35 <MysteriousPerson> What fair trials there have allegedly been... not
fair."
01:35 <Loric> "I defend this empire because it is the best I know of."
01:35 <MysteriousPerson> "Perfect? I leave that to the heavens."
01:35 <MysteriousPerson> "But we intend to take lessons from them."
01:35 <Loric> "For those we cannot provide justice to, we can provide the
heavens."
01:35 <MysteriousPerson> "So to speak."
01:36 <MysteriousPerson> "Regardless, if you will not join us... then good-bye."
01:36 <Loric> "Like the merchant you spoke of. If he will not recieve justice
here, he will get that in the higher planes."
01:36 <Loric> "Hold on."
01:36 <MysteriousPerson> "..."
01:36 <MysteriousPerson> "Justice should not be restricted to the heavens."
01:36 <Loric> "We should talk more."
01:36 <Loric> "I'm sure Bonum would be open for discussion on how to improve
running the empire."
01:36 <MysteriousPerson> "... No, he isn't."
01:36 <MysteriousPerson> "We've tried."
01:37 <Loric> "It's not like constructive crit.."
01:37 * Loric appears genuinely surprised
01:37 <MysteriousPerson> "... maybe it's how he is..."
01:37 <Loric> "How have you tried?"
01:37 <MysteriousPerson> "... maybe it's that weird voice I barely heard..."
01:38 <MysteriousPerson> "We arranged for people to approach him directly with
the grievances and requested changes..."
01:38 <Loric> "When did this happen and what did he respond?"
01:38 <MysteriousPerson> "... That it was how things have always been... and
always will be."
01:39 <MysteriousPerson> "But... the corruption and infighting have only grown."
01:39 <Loric> "Why?"
01:39 <Loric> "Is it Bonum's fault or some external threat?"
01:39 <Loric> "Or internal threat?"
01:39 <MysteriousPerson> "... I hope it is external... but when Bonum became
emperor, it changed him... slowly."
01:40 <Loric> "But he's still maintained the most stable empire in semi-recent
history."
01:40 <Loric> "I do not understand your motives."
01:41 <MysteriousPerson> "Stable... but corrupt."
01:41 <Loric> "Do you not realize that the chaos caused by plans like this
being executed are worse than any current situation?"
01:41 <Loric> "And that there is no guarantee of a better future."
01:41 <MysteriousPerson> "Why do you think we're trying for a quick change in
power?"
01:42 <MysteriousPerson> "One day, Bonum is emperor. The next, no emperor. The
day after, the new emperor is crowned."
01:42 <MysteriousPerson> "Anyway... here"
01:42 <MysteriousPerson> he tosses you your talisman
01:42 <Loric> "One should improve the world around himself, one soul by one.
Not with grand plans like this! The risk is too great for an
individual to take."
01:42 <MysteriousPerson> and coins
01:42 <Loric> "Are you going to kill him?"
01:42 <MysteriousPerson> "Only if absolutely necessary."
01:42 <Loric> "..."
01:42 <Loric> "Do you work with Fate?"
01:43 <MysteriousPerson> "We intend to just lock him up for --"
01:43 <MysteriousPerson> "With who?"
01:43 <Loric> "Medium priority, then."
01:43 <Loric> "We have overlapping goals, then."
01:43 <MysteriousPerson> "Ah..."
01:43 <MysteriousPerson> he casts a spell
01:43 <Loric> "When I have stopped the assassination attempt on the Emperor,
let's talk."
01:43 <MysteriousPerson> vocal alteration
01:44 <Loric> "But I really could use your help with preventing it."
01:44 <MysteriousPerson> "... someone seeks to kill him?"
01:44 <MysteriousPerson> "and is close to success?
01:44 <MysteriousPerson> "
01:44 <Loric> "Should you help me to prevent the assassination, he'd be much
more open to discussion."
01:44 <MysteriousPerson> "Doubt it... sadly."
01:44 <Loric> "One small-scale act to shift the course of a river instead of
collapsing a dam."
01:45 <Loric> "I have divine knowledge of this."
01:45 <Loric> "The knowledge included that there is a chance to stop it."
01:45 <MysteriousPerson> "But... doesn't it strike you as odd, that beneath
these chambers, is an area plenty of people enter, and
only a few leave?"
01:45 <MysteriousPerson> "No bodies are ever removed, either."
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "And some nights... I hear screaming from within
01:46 <Loric> "Help me prevent his assassination and I will do what I can to
make everyone who enter here leave this."
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "From below."
01:46 <Loric> "I agree that this is not good, and you think so too."
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "... I will not help the assassins... but neither will
I hinder them."
01:46 <Loric> "Our methods just vary."
01:46 <Loric> "Why?"
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "Nor will the Circle..."
01:46 <Loric> "What do I need to do to get the Circle to help?"
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "Because his death by another cause will lend more
ligitimacy to our cause."
01:46 <MysteriousPerson> "I'm sorry."
01:47 <MysteriousPerson> "I wish it were another way."
01:47 * MysteriousPerson disappears into the shadows, without a trace
01:47 <Loric> "What god does the Circle follow?"
01:47 <Loric> "..."
01:47 <Loric> "Oh well, I can find that out through divination..."
01:47 <Loric> "And I should tell Grenth to have the merchant put on a proper
trial."
01:47 * Loric gathers his talisman and purse and goes back upstairs
01:48 <Loric> "Hmm... Shadow magic..."
01:48 <MysteriousPerson> You hear a voice call out as you walk up the stairs
01:48 <Loric> "The invitation to tea is still open. Come any time."
01:48 <MysteriousPerson> "Consider joining us, later..."
01:48 <Loric> "...Shadowdancer."
01:48 <MysteriousPerson> (or it was just really good illusion magic)
01:49 <Loric> (jumping into conclusions gives better humor later)
01:49 <Loric> I need to consult Miyamora or Grenth on this
01:49 <Loric> sometime
01:49 <MysteriousPerson> choose
01:50 <Loric> that's simple then
01:50 <Loric> Miyamora
01:51 <MysteriousPerson> all right, you can take the story feat
01:51 <Loric> and writing a letter to Grenth to get the merchant on proper
trial, later in the evening

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 15 - Justice

01:55 <@miyamora> day after Miya holds adrasteia's clothes hostage
01:56 * Loric walks to the Green Wing on autopilot
01:57 <@miyamora> her door is ajar
01:57 <@miyamora> only slightly ajar, that is
01:57 <@miyamora> but technically sorta open
01:58 * Loric enters
01:58 < Loric> "Miyamora, I just met a curious fellow..."
01:58 <@miyamora> when you enter you knock a mirror away from the door
01:58 <@miyamora> which it was propped against
01:58 <@miyamora> and see Miya putting the finishing touches on her hair
01:59 <@miyamora> various dresses nearby, but not worn
01:59 * Loric quickly lunges for the mirror
01:59 < Loric> 1d20+4 ref catch it
01:59 < Alea> Loric, ref catch it: 20 [1d20=16]
01:59 <@miyamora> "... I should have locked that door."
01:59 <@miyamora> (you catch it)
01:59 * Loric is carrying the enormous mirror
01:59 * Miyamora Prestidigitation underwear
02:00 * Loric doesn't see Miyamora, holding the mirror in front of him with both hands
02:00 < Loric> "This is rather heavy! Why on earth did you have it propped in front of your door?"
02:00 <@miyamora> "It was the easiest location to do my hair and figure out what to wear."
02:00 * Miyamora prestidigitation done
02:01 * Loric is staggering under the weight of the large mirror
02:01 < Loric> "I could have done strength training instead of endurance..."
02:01 < Loric> "Oh right I did strength..."
02:01 < Loric> "Where do you want me to put this, I cannot hold it for much longer!"
02:01 <@miyamora> "... just close your eyes, prop it against the wall, and leave for a few minutes while I decide what to wear, please..."
02:02 < Loric> "Huh. You can wear the dress you are wearing now. No need to change into a new dress for me."
02:03 * Loric smiles behind the mirror "Oh, I get it! You were styling your hair."
02:03 <@miyamora> "..."
02:03 < Loric> "I can't wait to see it!"
02:03 <@miyamora> "well, at least you didn't see me naked this time..."
02:03 * Loric closes his eyes, puts the mirror down and leaves
02:03 <@miyamora> you hear a little resignation in her voice
02:04 <@miyamora> a couple minutes later you hear her say:
02:04 <@miyamora> "Ok, you can come in, now."
02:04 < Loric> "Your hair is beautiful. I wouldn't consider you naked if you didn't have your hair done..."
02:04 * Loric enters again
02:04 <@miyamora> "..."
02:04 * Miyamora stares
02:04 * Loric inspects Miyamora's hairstyle carefully
02:05 <@miyamora> 1d20+0 intimidating glare
02:05 < Alea> Miyamora, intimidating glare: 4 [1d20=4]
02:06 <@miyamora> she tries to give you a scolding look
02:06 <@miyamora> but instead it looks a little funny
02:06 < Loric> "Hmm... I'd have thought you'd went for a grander hairstyle."
02:06 < Loric> "But I like this nevertheless!"
02:06 * Loric grins
02:06 * Miyamora sigh, chuckle once
02:06 < Loric> "But really, no need to put that much effort into your hair on a weekday!"
02:06 <@miyamora> "Thank you."
02:07 <@miyamora> "So, what did you come here for?"
02:07 <@miyamora> "you... said you met someone, I think?"
02:07 * Loric hangs the huge mirror on the wall
02:07 < Loric> "Yes. A Spy of an organization called the Circle."
02:07 * Loric casts Codespeak
02:07 * Loric before that line
02:07 <@miyamora> "... corrupt court, check..."
02:07 < Loric> "It was bizarre."
02:07 <@miyamora> "Oh?"
02:08 < Loric> "I have no idea who he was."
02:08 < Loric> "He sped past me on the corridor and stole my talisman to make me follow him to the prison chambers."
02:08 <@miyamora> "you still have your talisman."
02:09 < Loric> "There he pointed out several injustices happening there, told me that the Circle wanted me to join them, that the Empire was corrupt and Bonum having changed and then he repaired the talisman and gave it back to me."
02:09 < Loric> "Yes. Bizarre."
02:09 < Loric> "I initially thought he was a terrorist."
02:10 * Loric is sitting on the pink couch, helping himself to chocolate cookies
02:10 < Loric> "But he seemed genuinely sad that the Empire is not perfect."
02:10 * Loric shakes his head
02:10 < Loric> "I invited him over to tea but he refused."
02:10 < Loric> "You would have known his background better and deduced what he was up to."
02:11 * Loric eats a cookie
02:11 <@miyamora> "... No, I think you would have better recognized him."
02:11 < Loric> "And he said that he was a former assassin employed by *my father*, who supposedly worshipped Norgorber in his youth."
02:11 <@miyamora> "This is your homeland, not mine, after all..."
02:11 <@miyamora> "Oh... well, THAT is ... huh."
02:11 * Loric rolls eyes
02:12 * Miyamora ...
02:12 < Loric> "Yeah. Put me off guard as well."
02:12 < Loric> "Sporting anecdotes that conflict the current state of affairs at such a speed."
02:13 < Loric> "I obviously cannot believe what he said."
02:13 * Loric smiles at Miyamora
02:13 <@miyamora> "..."
02:13 < Loric> "...without some Divination!"
02:13 * Miyamora weak smi--
02:13 * Loric winks at Miyamora
02:13 <@miyamora> "You do know what the priests charge for a Commune spell, right?"
02:13 < Loric> "Want to visit the church with me?"
02:14 <@miyamora> "Hmm, service isn't until tomorrow."
02:14 < Loric> "I know a priest."
02:14 <@miyamora> "I think I'd better get back to my research today, instead."
02:14 < Loric> "Aww..."
02:14 < Loric> "I'll help you, then!"
02:14 < Loric> "These questions can wait."
02:15 <@miyamora> "Ah, shouldn't take you too long to set up an appointment for tomorrow..."
02:15 < Loric> "But what do you think on the whole?"
02:15 < Loric> "Creepy definitely. But legit?"
02:16 <@miyamora> "... I'd rather it nor be."
02:17 <@miyamora> *not
02:17 <@miyamora> "but if it is... I don't know."
02:17 < Loric> "Oh."
02:18 < Loric> "One vital thing."
02:18 < Loric> "He claimed you were an 'outsider who is being watched'."
02:18 < Loric> "I questioned this and he claimed you were under watch whenever I were not with you."
02:18 <@miyamora> "... makes sense"
02:19 <@miyamora> "huh."
02:19 < Loric> "Who would watch you?!? Do you have enemies?"
02:19 * Loric looks angry and concerned
02:19 <@miyamora> "Spies everywhere, corrupt court, plots in the shadows..."
02:20 <@miyamora> "Well, decadent court"
02:20 <@miyamora> "Everyone'll be watched by someone..."
02:20 < Loric> "..."
02:20 * Loric snorts angrily
02:20 <@miyamora> "I'm not that concerned; I'll trust your Emperor's spy net to keep me safe."
02:20 < Loric> "We need to stop that!"
02:21 < Loric> "It is not right to spy upon you!"
02:21 < Loric> "We cannt cast Mage's private sanctum yet..."
02:21 < Loric> "Have you got any hypothesis about what he said about you not being watched when around me?"
02:22 < Loric> "Mine is that they have mundane spies who stalk at your door whenever I'm not here."
02:22 < Loric> "I've noticed you have a habit of not keeping your door closed..."
02:22 <@miyamora> "... probably your Emperor is just placing a counter-spy net to catch anyone else watching me."
02:23 <@miyamora> "After all, you'd have seen a spy at my door by now"
02:23 < Loric> "I'm... not so sure."
02:23 < Loric> "I haven't been spying at your door!"
02:23 <@miyamora> "ha."
02:23 < Loric> "And I tend to walk the halls without paying attention to my surroundings."
02:24 < Loric> "But perhaps what you tell is right. And there is no need to worry about your safety."
02:24 < Loric> "I have to write to Grenth about an injustly incarcerated merchant in the chambers, now."
02:24 <@miyamora> "Right. Anyway, I'm going to my research, now, ... and I think you have to set up an appointment"
02:24 <@miyamora> "Ah, and that."
02:24 <@miyamora> "... oh?"
02:24 < Loric> "I'll come pick you up tomorrow. It'll be fun."
02:25 <@miyamora> "injustly incarcerated?"
02:25 < Loric> "The spy pointed out many people who were there screaming for justice."
02:25 < Loric> "The Empire's legal system isn't perfect and the execution also falls short sometimes."
02:25 < Loric> "The spy seemed to blame Bonum for that."
02:25 < Loric> "Personally, I think that it's more got to do with possibly corrupt officials."
02:26 < Loric> "And that the spy was idealistic, thinking that a perfect realm would be possible on the material plane..."
02:26 < Loric> "That is not a place I want to take you to, though."
02:26 < Loric> "Right?"
02:26 <@miyamora> "... Right."
02:27 * Loric beams at Miya
02:27 < Loric> "It was so nice to see you, have a good evening!"
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02:30 <@gamemaster> some soldiers come up to you
02:30 <@gamemaster> "By order of the Emperor, come with us."
02:31 < Loric> "Alright."
02:31 * Loric takes Miya with him and goes to the Emperor
02:32 <@gamemaster> they lead you to the town square, where a group appeas to be looking at something in the center
02:32 <@gamemaster> a raised platform, recently moved in
02:32 <@gamemaster> they lead you up
02:32 <@gamemaster> you see someone in the garb of a paladin of iomedae
02:32 <@gamemaster> two members of house fideliar
02:32 * Loric salutes them
02:32 <@gamemaster> two of the prisoners
02:33 <@gamemaster> many guards
02:33 <@gamemaster> the emperor himself
02:33 <@gamemaster> the duke
02:33 <@gamemaster> and a few officials
02:33 <@gamemaster> The emperor speaks
02:33 <@bonum> "So... I'm given to understand these two have been denied a right of inquest..."
02:33 <@bonum> an official speaks "They do not have the standing to call for one."
02:34 < Loric> "I'll call for them, then."
02:34 <@bonum> "Such is your right... but I'd like to hear a bit more..."
02:34 < Loric> "Frankly, I do not know of their crimes either."
02:34 <@bonum> "For example... the documents my esteemed cousin (indicates the Duke) recently unearthed indicates that a goldsmith and an armorer... are both permitted to a trial."
02:35 <@bonum> "Not a 'meat merchant' or 'whorehouse manager' like the paperwork indicated"
02:35 * Miyamora is slightly nervous
02:35 <@bonum> the official looks very nervous
02:35 <@bonum> "Intercession"
02:35 * Loric turns to the prisoners
02:36 <@bonum> the man in paladin garb walks up
02:36 < Loric> "Are you a goldsmith and a armorer, then?"
02:36 -!- Bonum is now known as InheritorsCrusader
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> "Galea, you are charged with the murder of Lord Fideliar..."
02:37 * Miyamora whispers to Loric "This is messed up..."
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> "In the name of Iomedae, I bring justice upon you... and by the Inheritor's grace, may truth be parted from lies."
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> he brings down the sword
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> and you hear
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> the sword crash... against a barrier
02:37 <@inheritorscrusader> unable to harm him
02:38 <@inheritorscrusader> "... Innocent."
02:38 <@inheritorscrusader> a guard comes forth and immediately releases the armorer
02:38 * Loric nods at the normal procedure
02:38 <@bonum> "Curious, isn't it, that the alleged victim is under a disguise self spell right now... don't you think?"
02:39 <@inheritorscrusader> an official casts dispel magic on on of the members of house fideliar
02:39 <@inheritorscrusader> Bonum: "Arrest him!"
02:39 < Miyamora> "We don't use that spell that way in Callipelu......."
02:39 <@inheritorscrusader> the guards dart forward, minor scuffle, Lord Fideliar is captured
02:40 <@inheritorscrusader> Fideliar: "Inquest!"
02:40 <@inheritorscrusader> Bonum: "Investigator...?" he indicates the Crusader
02:40 * Loric is blinking
02:40 < Miyamora> "...Don't tell me you don't have a clue what's going on..."
02:41 < Loric> "Shhh... Just play along..."
02:41 <@inheritorscrusader> "For bringing malicious false charges against an innocent, for fostering corruption in the Empire... I call down justice upon you!"
02:41 <@inheritorscrusader> the sword strikes Fideliar
02:41 <@inheritorscrusader> "Guilty."
02:41 * Miyamora closes her eyes
02:42 <@bonum> "... The sentencing will be next week... after we ascertain the extent of your corruption, Lord Fideliar..."
02:42 <@bonum> turns to Fideliar the younger: "You are Acting Lord Fideliar now, pending my official confirmation..."
02:43 <@inheritorscrusader> then they bring the goldsmith up
02:43 * Loric takes Miyamora's hand and whispers her "You didn't think they'd execute him on spot with the spell, didn't you?"
02:43 <@bonum> (he's still alive)
02:43 <@bonum> (just, injured a little bit)
02:43 * Miyamora is shaken
02:43 <@bonum> "So... you haven't asked for an intercession ..."
02:44 <@goldsmith> "Actually, I think I would like one..."
02:44 <@bonum> "Investigator?"
02:44 <@inheritorscrusader> “You are charged with bribery of twenty distinct officials and ten counts of theft. For these, I bring down the judgement of Iomedae!"
02:44 <@bonum> the sword bounces off
02:45 * Bonum turns to the official
02:45 * Miyamora whispers "In Callipelu we have much less... efficient... ways to inquest, but we grant them to everyone..."
02:45 <@bonum> "Something you'd like to say about the charges you 'exposed?'"
02:45 <@bonum> it's a look of pure menace
02:46 <@bonum> official: "Uh... inquest, but not by crusader..."
02:46 * Loric raises an eyebrow at that
02:46 * Miyamora nods
02:46 <@bonum> "Very well. Arrest him, and begin an investigation."
02:47 <@bonum> "Well now..."
02:47 <@bonum> he turns to Loric
02:47 <@bonum> "Thank you for bringing this to Our attention."
02:47 < Loric> "If the officials are corrupted, their investigations are imperfect..."
02:48 < Loric> "You are welcome, emperor."
02:48 < Loric> "This should discourage further corruption."
02:48 <@bonum> "Yes, but it is his right for a slow trial..."
02:48 <@bonum> "a slow one with lawyers everywhere..."
02:49 <@bonum> "Anyway, this circus is done, now, so you are no longer needed here..."
02:49 < Loric> "It's ok. A threat of Iomedae's judgment will make sure that the lawyers and the judges are honest."
02:49 * Miyamora gives Loric a slow glance at that
02:49 * Loric bows and leaves the podium
02:49 <@bonum> "Yeah, but most will think to demand otherwise..."
02:50 <@bonum> "And we only have a couple investigators of the sort in the entire empire..."
02:50 <@bonum> "not nearly enough for everyone
02:50 < Loric> "Hmm..."
02:50 <@bonum> "Ah, and one of my pages saids someone was looking for you..."
02:50 < Loric> "I'll have to think of this efficiency issue..."
02:50 <@bonum> "A priest of Calistria, said he had something important to say... what have you been up to..."
02:50 < Loric> "Oh?"
02:50 * Loric frowns
02:50 <@bonum> "Main lobby
02:50 < Loric> "Can't they leave me alone..."
02:51 <@bonum> *reception room
02:51 < Loric> "I'll go meet him, then."
02:51 <@bonum> "... I'm not sure what to make of that... anyway, I have an empire to administrate."
02:51 < Miyamora> "This is something I want to see..."
02:51 * Loric waves Bonum farewell and goes meet the priest with Miya
02:52 -!- Bonum is now known as GameMaster
02:53 * Loric talks to Miyamora as they head to the reception room "So, what do you think of my idea on having the judges and lawyers be under the threat of Iomedae's judgment?"
02:53 < Miyamora> "...It'll be impossible to make all of them accept that..."
02:53 * Loric sighs
02:54 < Loric> "Well, guess I wouldn't make for a good political leader like you, then!"
02:54 * Loric grins and enters the reception room with Miyamora

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Of Loric and Miyamora - Ch. 16 - Abduction

00:52 < Miyamora> "What would they possibly want, now..."
00:52 < Loric> "I have no idea. Perhaps a formal apology?"
00:52 * Loric enters the reception hall with Miyamora
00:53 * CalistriaPriest is a young calistrian priest, who is shifting awkwardly
00:54 < CalistriaPriest> "Loric?", he asks uncertainly
00:54 < Loric> "I am Loric Splendentium and this is my fiancee, Miyamora Concordiae."
00:54 * Miyamora curtsies
00:54 < Loric> "You had a message for me?"
00:54 * Loric looks just a little tired
00:55 < CalistriaPriest> "It might be a minor thing but...Adrasteia has not returned from Acervum"
00:56 < Miyamora> "...!"
00:56 * Loric perks up
00:56 < CalistriaPriest> "Since your recommendations, she has been careful to check in if she leaves the temple"
00:56 < Loric> "How long has she been away?"
00:57 < CalistriaPriest> "about 32 hours"
00:57 < CalistriaPriest> "as far as I am aware, she did not intend to take long"
00:57 < Loric> "And how far away is Acervm from here?"
00:59 < Loric> "It matters not."
00:59 < Loric> "I will take the issue from here and make sure she returns."
01:00 < CalistriaPriest> "Of course"
01:00 < Miyamora> "Just a moment before you leave..."
01:00 < CalistriaPriest> "Yes?"
01:01 < Miyamora> "Please retrieve a lock of hair from Adrasteia for us."
01:01 < Miyamora> "Her clothes or comb should have few."
01:01 < CalistriaPriest> "I will check her room at the temple"
01:01 * Loric appears thoughtful
01:01 < Loric> "Yes, that would indeed be useful..."
01:02 < Loric> "Deliver the lock of hair to the Avengard manor."
01:03 < CalistriaPriest> "I will"
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01:15 * Loric and Miyamora arrive at Avengard manor
01:15 * CalistriaPriest arives at Avengard Manor
01:15 < Miyamora> "I haven't met Oros before, this'll be nice."
01:15 -!- Temperantia is now known as Oros
01:15 < Miyamora> "I just wish the circumstances for this weren't so dire."
01:15 * Loric leads the group into Oros' room
01:15 * Loric opens the door
01:15 < Loric> "Hi Oros!"
01:16 * Oros has his face in a book "Loric again?"
01:16 < Loric> "Adrasteia has gone missing."
01:16 < Loric> "And we need you to scry her."
01:16 < Oros> "What?"
01:16 < Miyamora> "..."
01:16 * Miyamora gives Oros an apologetic look
01:16 < Oros> "Under what circumstances has she disappeared?"
01:17 < Loric> "That priest there has a lock of hair from her."
01:17 < Loric> "Please tell him."
01:17 * Loric nods at CalistriaPriest
01:17 < CalistriaPriest> "Adrasteia was on the road to Acervum, and has not checked back in"
01:17 < CalistriaPriest> "I am understandably worried"
01:18 < Oros> "Acervum? What for?"
01:18 < CalistriaPriest> "She told me she wished to investigate Dark Twist there"
01:18 < Oros> "Dark Twist?"
01:19 <@gamemaster> oros, history roll
01:19 <@gamemaster> or arcana
01:20 < Oros> 1d20+14
01:20 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+14: 27 [1d20=13]
01:20 <@gamemaster> Dark Twist is one of the Five Mages
01:21 <@gamemaster> a group not well-known, except to those who would otherwise be in the know
01:21 <@gamemaster> concealed by the simple expedient of not forbidding knowledge of them... and making sure that there are only very dry tomes about them, and not speaking of them when not needed
01:21 <Loric> “…So, please Scry on her.”
01:21 < Oros> "Well, if this is that dire, of course."
01:22 < Loric> "Please Oros, we need to know if she's in danger..."
01:23 < Oros> "I can't do so, without learning the spell at least."
01:23 < Oros> "The casting time is too long for me to substitute my chants for."
01:23 < Loric> "Oh no...."
01:24 < Loric> "What are we going to do, then..."
01:24 < Oros> "If you have a scroll of it I can try."
01:24 < Oros> "But then again, so can you."
01:24 < Miyamora> "Are the soldiers you called 'rebels' in town?"
01:24 < Loric> "I though you were able to cast any spell..."
01:25 < Loric> "But I guess I was hasty."
01:25 < Loric> "Sorry, Oros, I'm just so concerned for her that I'm not thinking straight."
01:25 * Miyamora rolls eyes
01:25 < Oros> "How are those nightmares, Miya?"
01:25 < Loric> "Do you want to join us for the scrying, I'll get someone who can cast it or buy a scroll if that fails..."
01:26 < Oros> "Yes I know about those, despite never even meeting you."
01:26 * Loric hurries off
01:26 < Miyamora> "...And there he went."
01:26 <@gamemaster> ok, Adrasteia needs a will save
01:26 * Miyamora frowns :S
01:27 < Miyamora> "So..."
01:27 < Miyamora> "For a proper introduction."
01:27 < CalistriaPriest> 1d20+14
01:27 < Alea> CalistriaPriest, 1d20+14: 16 [1d20=2]
01:27 < Miyamora> "I'm Miyamora Concordiae, princess of Callipelu and Loric's fiancee."
01:27 < CalistriaPriest> -15 to that
01:27 * Miyamora curtsies
01:27 <@gamemaster> then, you fail the save
01:27 <@gamemaster> Loric, Oros, and Miya see
01:28 <@gamemaster> Adrasteia, bound and unconscious
01:28 <@gamemaster> in what looks to be a dungeon
01:28 <@gamemaster> she seems half-frozen
01:28 <@gamemaster> you see two people - one is heavily armored - standing over her
01:28 < Oros> "She really should have brought warmer clothes."
01:28 * Miyamora is a young Dragonblood girl with white wings, violet waist-long hair with yellow streaks, green morning dress and a headband with multiple gemstones embedded into it
01:29 <@gamemaster> unarmored, in a feminine voice: "Did she really think she could kill one of the Five without retribution?"
01:29 <@gamemaster> armored, also feminine: "... She will be punished, yes. Have your colleagues summoned the incubi yet?"
01:29 <@gamemaster> unarmored: "Soon, Keeper. It will take a little time."
01:30 * Loric is watching with disgust
01:30 <@gamemaster> armored: "Just as well. I don't have the demiplane finished yet."
01:30 <@gamemaster> "Takes a fair bit of time to make it magic-dead..."
01:30 <@gamemaster> unarmored: "After you are done with your vengeance upon Calistr---"
01:31 < Loric> "I TOLD HER SO!"
01:31 <@gamemaster> armored smacks her
01:31 <@gamemaster> "Do NOT speak my mother's name."
01:31 <@gamemaster> "I will have my vengeance... by slaying all others of the bloodline... and seeing it remain..."
01:31 < Miyamora> "Shh..."
01:31 <@gamemaster> "But do NOT speak her name to me..."
01:31 <@gamemaster> unarmored: "... yes, Keeper of Souls."
01:32 <@gamemaster> "Anyway, perhaps I could attune the portal for you?"
01:32 <@gamemaster> "That way, I can keep the portal to your demiplane here for this one's daily... sessions."
01:32 <@gamemaster> she takes a poker out of a fire
01:32 <@gamemaster> armored: "I thought you advanced beyond such petty things as that..."
01:33 <@gamemaster> unarmored: "Well, yes, I've got far better in store, ..."
01:33 <@gamemaster> she cackles
01:33 <@gamemaster> will saves, all
01:33 < Oros> 1d20+9
01:33 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+9: 23 [1d20=14]
01:34 < Loric> 1d20+9 loric will
01:34 < Alea> Loric, loric will: 15 [1d20=6]
01:34 < Miyamora> 1d20+5 Miya will
01:34 < Alea> Miyamora, Miya will: 17 [1d20=12]
01:34 <@gamemaster> the cackle resonates throughout your bones, causing Loric and Miyamora to be shaken for...
01:34 <@gamemaster> 2 rounds
01:34 < CalistriaPriest> 1d20+10
01:34 < Alea> CalistriaPriest, 1d20+10: 18 [1d20=8]
01:35 <@gamemaster> arcana checks!
01:35 < Miyamora> 1d20+10 Miya arcana
01:35 < Alea> Miyamora, Miya arcana: 15 [1d20=5]
01:35 <@gamemaster> she appears to have poured a power as old as the gods into a witch's cackle hex
01:35 < Loric> 1d20+8 Loric Arcana
01:35 < Alea> Loric, Loric Arcana: 16 [1d20=8]
01:35 < Oros> 1d20+14
01:35 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+14: 25 [1d20=11]
01:36 <@gamemaster> but Oros is reasonably sure she can't do this in a stressful situation, like battle
01:36 <@gamemaster> armored: "And your disguise is dripping... don't want people to figure out that you're actually a woman, do you?"
01:36 <@gamemaster> witch: "Ah, true."
01:37 <@gamemaster> then there's only adrasteia
01:37 <@gamemaster> as they leave
01:37 <@gamemaster> as the scrying fades, you hear the witch say "Strip her" and then a couple guards approach
01:37 <@gamemaster> scrying fades
01:37 < Oros> "This is unfortunate."
01:37 < Loric> "Teleport in?"
01:37 < Oros> "What?"
01:37 < Miyamora> "WHAT?"
01:37 < Loric> "I have the boots."
01:37 <@gamemaster> you recognize the guards as wearing Acervum outfits
01:38 < Loric> "Six seconds in, six out."
01:38 < Miyamora> "No, that's just...!"
01:38 <@gamemaster> Loric, you know that it's standard procedure to make dungeons dimensionally locked
01:39 < Miyamora> "For one, dungeons are always dimensionally locked if the designer is competent."
01:39 < Miyamora> "Secondly, ...argh!"
01:39 * Miyamora facepalm
01:39 < Loric> "Hm."
01:39 * Loric starts pacing around
01:40 < Loric> "We cannot leave her here."
01:40 < Loric> *there
01:41 < Miyamora> "What do you think, Oros?"
01:41 < Oros> "I think it would at best be suicide."
01:41 < Miyamora> "While Loric's idea of teleporting is a little... brash. Clearly something needs to be done."
01:42 < Oros> "We need more people."
01:42 < Loric> "Excellent."
01:42 * Loric stops
01:42 < Loric> "Let's ask Grenth for the army."
01:42 * Miyamora deadpan expression
01:43 < Loric> "We cannot leave her there!"
01:43 < Loric> "She might die or worse!"
01:43 * Loric starts pacing around again
01:43 <@gamemaster> planes checks
01:43 <@gamemaster> for that Incubi thing
01:43 < Miyamora> 1d20+14 miya planes
01:43 < Alea> Miyamora, miya planes: 24 [1d20=10]
01:43 < Oros> 1d20+8
01:43 < Alea> Oros, 1d20+8: 14 [1d20=6]
01:43 < Loric> 1d20+6 loric planes
01:44 < Alea> Loric, loric planes: 7 [1d20=1]
01:44 <@gamemaster> 16+: succubi, only slightly weaker, more forceful, and male
01:44 < Loric> "I have no idea what Incubi are but that sounds awful..."
01:44 < Miyamora> "...perhaps that's for the better."
01:45 < Loric> "Who could we get?"
01:45 < Loric> "I haven't seen Warden around for a week, if we go to get him it may be too late..."
01:45 < Miyamora> "You mean Linebeck?"
01:46 < Loric> "Yes, him."
01:46 < Loric> "Ugh..."
01:46 < Oros> "Our other allies... Linebeck, and that one character who identified himself as an empire soldier at the temple."
01:47 < Oros> "Additionally, the rebels."
01:47 < Loric> "Are they even in town?"
01:47 * Loric starts tearing his hair in anguish
01:47 < Miyamora> "Calm down, dear."
01:47 * Miyamora grabs Loric by arm and forces him to sit down
01:48 < Loric> "If we start gathering our allies, it will be too late.."
01:48 < Loric> "A day or two for gathering, a day for the ride, a day in the dungeons..."
01:48 < CalistriaPriest> 1d20+10 Planes
01:48 < Alea> CalistriaPriest, Planes: 14 [1d20=4]
01:49 <@gamemaster> Oros and the priest do not know, sorry
01:49 < Loric> "...A part of me just wants to teleport to the entrance, rush in with Expeditious Retreat and Freedom of Movement and kill the witches by breaking the Staff..."
01:49 < Miyamora> "..."
01:51 < Miyamora> "Or, we could gather our friends that are in town already and have you teleport them in, rescue Adrasteia and return more slowly."
01:51 < Loric> "That's what we'll do."
01:52 < Loric> "I'll go get them at once."
01:52 < Loric> "Will you be joining us, Miyamora?"
01:53 < Miyamora> "I'd love to... But I am not ready for such a trip yet... The travelling spellbook I have with me is not good for combat..."
01:53 < Loric> "Meet you at the Ice Cube in two hours!"
01:53 * Loric hurries off
01:53 < Miyamora> "So..."
01:53 < Miyamora> "Where were we?"
01:54 < Miyamora> "I'm sorry for Loric, Oros."
01:54 < Miyamora> "He has been on the edge for about a week, now."
01:55 < Oros> "He is always one some edge or another."
01:55 < Oros> *on
01:55 * Miyamora giggles "Tee hee... Indeed."
01:55 * Miyamora sighes lightly
01:56 < Miyamora> "I am certain he'll manage to rescue Adrasteia, though."
01:56 < CalistriaPriest> ((#saveadrasteiasavetheworld))
01:56 < Miyamora> "Though I fear he might actually destroy the immensely valuable staff in the process..."
01:57 < Miyamora> "It's a shame we didn't get a proper chance to talk... When this is over, would you come to have tea with me at the castle, Oros?"
01:58 < Miyamora> "Two days after Loric gets this settled, would that be alright?"
01:58 < Oros> "That can be arranged."
01:58 < Oros> "I'll have my people talk to your people."
01:58 < Miyamora> "Excellent. Let's go after him, now..."
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02:04 <@gamemaster> so, what's your plan, Loric?
02:04 < Loric> I'll check the barracks for Linebeck and the new recruit
02:05 < Loric> before that, I'll tell Grenth that Adrasteia is in danger, though

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Aug 13, 2014 17:27:39 GMT -6

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Session Start: Wed Jul 09 14:31:08 2014
Session Ident: #CalistriasTests
03[14:31] * Now talking in #CalistriasTests
[14:31] <@aura_Guardian> you won't be taking all of them
[14:31] <@aura_Guardian> just some
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> (I understand)
[14:31] <@aura_Guardian> (Need Agape for when he shows up... heh)
03[14:31] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> hehe
[14:32] <@gamemaster> After the battle at the temple of Milani
[14:32] <@gamemaster> you're sent to Ironhelm
[14:32] <@gamemaster> (mythic, now)
[14:32] <@gamemaster> You here a voice
[14:32] <@gamemaster> "In the morning... come to my temple. You are ready for the tests."
[14:33] <@gamemaster> any reaction?
01[14:33] <Adrasteia> "I hear and obey"
[14:33] <@gamemaster> when dreaming, Calistria appears before you.
[14:33] <@gamemaster> "You are nearly ready to begin our vengeance"
06[14:33] * Adrasteia bows
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> "I thank you for this opportunity"
[14:34] <@gamemaster> "But... I need to be absolutely certain. So, when you arrive at the temple, you will have a few tests."
[14:34] <@gamemaster> "After all, cannot have your heart faltering at the wrong moment..."
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> "I will do you proud"
03[14:34] * GameMaster is now known as Calistria
[14:34] <@calistria> "That I hope you will."
06[14:34] * @calistria chuckles
[14:35] <@calistria> first full day since arriving back in the capital city
[14:35] <@calistria> going to the temple, of course?
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> of course
[14:35] <@calistria> when you enter, Calistria herself appears
[14:35] <@calistria> EVERYONE scrambles from their pews to bow/curtsey/etc.
[14:36] <@calistria> "Adrasteia... Welcome"
06[14:36] * Adrasteia curtseys again
[14:36] <@calistria> (You feel strangely at home when you enter the temple...)
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> "You honor me beyond words"
[14:36] <@calistria> "Name before this congregation what you seek"
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> (shes a little choked up)
[14:37] <@calistria> "And I will signal the priests here to begin the tests for you to prove your worthiness"
[14:37] <@calistria> "I'm quite confident you'll pass..."
01[14:37] <Adrasteia> "I wish to seek my vengance against those who wronged me"
[14:37] <@calistria> "Identify them in some way."
[14:37] <@calistria> "Beyond that"
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> "I name the Five Mages, as my personal and eternal enemy, and I will not rest until I see them punished most harshly"
06[14:38] * Adrasteia flashes the umm
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> emblem?
[14:38] <@calistria> symbol
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> mhmm
[14:38] <@calistria> "Yes, them. A great many have sought vengeance against them before."
[14:38] <@calistria> "None have ever succeeded."
[14:39] <@calistria> "So tell me... why is it that you will?"
06[14:39] * @calistria smiles knowingly
[14:39] <@calistria> "Or rather... tell them
[14:39] <@calistria> "
06[14:39] * @calistria indicates the congregation
01[14:39] <Adrasteia> (do I know what relation she is to me yet)
[14:39] <@calistria> (no)
01[14:40] <Adrasteia> "With your favour, and with the blessing I recieved (mythic), I believe I cannot fail"
[14:40] <@calistria> "Ah, yes. A blessing granted by a strange being..."
[14:41] <@calistria> "But that blessing was but a seed for your true power"F
[14:41] <@calistria> -F
[14:41] <@calistria> "A power to rival what the Five have."
06[14:41] * Adrasteia hesitates
[14:42] <@calistria> "They are still strong enough to destroy you utterly... but one of them is regularly vulnerable"
01[14:42] <Adrasteia> "For a long time, I have felt different from others, I feel driven, a desire to improve my skills in each and every way...since Hope came to me, I truely believe I have the strength to enact vengance on the Five"
[14:42] <@calistria> "Pass my tests, and I will name his location to you, that you may sneak into his house and slay him in his sleep."
06[14:43] * Adrasteia curtseys
[14:43] <@calistria> "... Don't worry about the laws for this, that mage was outlawed milennia ago, and is thus not protected in any way."
01[14:43] <Adrasteia> "I thank you for granting me this gift, amoung others"
[14:43] <@calistria> "But... what drives you? Everything that drives you. Not just vengeance."
[14:43] <@calistria> "or is it just vengeance?"
06[14:44] * Adrasteia considers
01[14:45] <Adrasteia> "No, I don't think its just that. I won't deny I want retaliation for what these mages did, but eliminating them protects others, and gives me the freedom to live my life without worrying about their own interference"
[14:45] <@calistria> "Emphasizing one of my teachings is fine..."
[14:45] <@calistria> "But do not let just one consume you."
1[14:46] <Adrasteia> "I...will reflect on this"
[14:46] <@calistria> "There is more to life than just vengeance - there is also the thrill of trickery."
[14:46] <@calistria> "And there is not just the trickery you practice - there is also vengeance"
[14:46] <@calistria> "And also the flesh"
06[14:46] * @calistria smiles
[14:46] <@calistria> "Are you ready... to begin the tests?"
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> "I am"
[14:47] <@calistria> "I've heard countless men and women say that hardship brings out who you truly are."
[14:47] <@calistria> "that it reduces one to their bare self
[14:47] <@calistria> "When you overcome these tests... it will be as your bare self."
06[14:48] * @calistria smiles
[14:48] <@calistria> "Care to guess?"
06[14:48] * Adrasteia flushes a little
01[14:48] <Adrasteia> "I can guess"
[14:48] <@calistria> "I can see that. The tests begin immediately. Five of the priests here will administer them. I contacted them immediately."
[14:48] <@calistria> "Strip."
[14:49] <@calistria> "You will remain nude, but for this"
06[14:49] * Adrasteia does so, slowly, but holding her head high
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> maintaining a look of casual indifference
06[14:49] * @calistria holds out a golden chain necklace with onyx gems set in the chains, and a golden amulet with a black diamond inlaid, functioning as a 500gp holy symbol"
[14:49] <@calistria> gimme bluff on that
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> but she IS indifferent :/
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> ah well
[14:49] <@calistria> ah
[14:49] <@calistria> ok
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13
[14:50] <@calistria> oh, right
[14:50] <@calistria> alea
03[14:50] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #CalistriasTests
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> 1d20=13
[14:50] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20=13: 26 [1d20=13]
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> ugh
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> o, that worked
[14:50] <@calistria> "You will remain nude until the tests are complete, and I have given you the information you need to find the first."
06[14:50] * Adrasteia reaches out, and takes the necklace
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> (err, assuming im not snatching it)
[14:51] <@calistria> you take it, sure
[14:51] <@calistria> one of the six priests by the top comes up to you
[14:51] <@calistria> and brings out a note
[14:51] <@calistria> (A decent chunk of the congregation is grinning, and you hear a couple wolf whistles)
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> (whoo yea, 10/10 fellas)
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13 Perception Check
[14:52] <Alea> Adrasteia, Perception Check: 32 [1d20=19]
[14:52] <@calistria> "Your first test is this: you will join the us in collecting the tithes and offerings. When not doing so, and during this sermon, you will dance behind the podiums."
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> better make a note as to who they are
[14:52] <@calistria> why?
[14:53] <@calistria> "taking various positions as shown by"
[14:53] <@calistria> (looking it up)
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> (future good time?)
[14:53] <@calistria> (thought so, lol)
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> KARMA SUTRA
[14:54] <@calistria> (you're free to shout to whoever whistled, suggesting they see you later)
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> The Book of Joy
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> is what you are looking for
[14:54] <@calistria> ah
[14:54] <@calistria> "taking various positions shown in the Book of Joy, at least ones that can be done standing"
06[14:54] * Adrasteia giggles a little at the wolf whistling
[14:54] <@calistria> "while not collecting the offerings, that is"
[14:54] <@calistria> ah
03[14:54] * Calistria is now known as CalistrianPriest
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> "keep it up and I might see you later" (she points at some whistlers)
[14:55] <@calistrianpriest> before fading, Calistria speaks, "Stay within temple grounds during the tests. Prove your devotion, my daughter... and we shall have our vengeance!"
[14:55] <@calistrianpriest> the priest continues
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> "!"
[14:56] <@calistrianpriest> "And the final part of the test ---"
[14:56] <@calistrianpriest> "daughter? Wow. Must be why she broke out the deluxe tests."
01[14:56] <Adrasteia> "I had no idea..."
[14:56] <@calistrianpriest> "the final part of the first test is, between your tests, you will stand in place of the missing statue out front, across from the one of your mother."
[14:57] <@calistrianpriest> he hesitates at the "your mother" part, but says it all the same
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> "I understand"
[14:57] <@calistrianpriest> ok, give me that perform (erotic dance) check
[14:57] <@calistrianpriest> doesn't have to be good, ofc.
[14:57] <@calistrianpriest> dex checks, too
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> 1d20+0
[14:58] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+0: 3 [1d20=3]
[14:58] <@calistrianpriest> ah, taking 10 allowed on the dance
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> heh
[14:58] <@calistrianpriest> I figured
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> ah ok
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> 13 then
[14:58] <@calistrianpriest> we covered that...
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> dex mod is +6 soo
[14:58] <@calistrianpriest> 10, then, I thought?
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> 1d20+6
[14:58] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+6: 8 [1d20=2]
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> err yes
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> 1d20+6
[14:58] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+6: 18 [1d20=12]
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> thats better
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> I might have to hero point some of these
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+6
[14:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+6: 9 [1d20=3]
[14:59] <@calistrianpriest> you slip up in the early dance, and later
[14:59] <@calistrianpriest> trying to take poses that can't be done well when standing
[14:59] <@calistrianpriest> another three checks (take 10 allowed)
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> I'll just take +10 on them for a 10 on Perform Checks, and a 16 on Dex
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> or I can roll them if you want
[15:00] <@calistrianpriest> and then the rest of your dance is entertaining
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> (success)
[15:00] <@calistrianpriest> but not noteworthy beyond how the priest is occasionally drowned out by some cheers
[15:00] <@calistrianpriest> and wolf whistles are near constant
[15:01] <@calistrianpriest> (same guys as before)
01[15:01] <Adrasteia> (do I collect tithes from them)
[15:01] <@calistrianpriest> (yeah, but no checks needed for that)
[15:01] <@calistrianpriest> after you collect tithes, the priest who read this test to you remarks that there's about three times as much as usual.
06[15:01] * Adrasteia makes sure each of those guys gets some extra attention as she picks up their tithes
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> nothing R18
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> just a kiss, a loving hand
[15:02] <@calistrianpriest> r18?
[15:02] <@calistrianpriest> oh
[15:02] <@calistrianpriest> figured as much
[15:02] <@calistrianpriest> or similar
[15:02] <@calistrianpriest> r-rated is how we say it in america
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> or rated r
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> or rated x
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> ah
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> I'll remember that
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> R means 18
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> for us
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> in ratings, anyway
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> M = 18 for video games
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> We add an age in front of ours xD
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> our letters ARE the age
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> usually
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> we have E10+ for between Everyone and T for Teen
[15:03] <@calistrianpriest> ANYWAY
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> now give me six stealth checks
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> well
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> just a stealth check today
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> 6#1d20+13
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> for impersonating a statue
[15:04] <Alea> Adrasteia, 6#1d20+13: 23 [1d20=10], 33 [1d20=20], 27 [1d20=14], 27 [1d20=14], 28 [1d20=15], 22 [1d20=9]
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> oopes
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> well
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> you don't have to roll any more for it, then
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> heh, not a nat 20 on one of those
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> got*
[15:04] <@calistrianpriest> and for the day Loric arrives
[15:05] <@calistrianpriest> he'll think it's just a statue of you, I think
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> yep
[15:05] <@calistrianpriest> the rest of them are just holding still enough
[15:05] <@calistrianpriest> anyway, second day
[15:06] <@calistrianpriest> Another priest comes up to you and says,
[15:06] <@calistrianpriest> "Your second test is this:"
[15:06] <@calistrianpriest> "Tell me five lies that I'll believe them, and five truths to conceal them."
[15:07] <@calistrianpriest> "Sneak past me five times, and tell me which cup the ball is hidden under five times, as well"
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> Hmmmm
[15:07] <@calistrianpriest> "Then finally, determine which five of my ten statements are lies"
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> (want me to roll skill checks)
[15:08] <@calistrianpriest> (5 bluff, 5 sense motive, 5 stealth, and 5 perception)
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+13
[15:08] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+13: 21 [1d20=8], 21 [1d20=8], 21 [1d20=8], 18 [1d20=5], 28 [1d20=15]
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> that was bluff
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+16
[15:08] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+16: 21 [1d20=5], 26 [1d20=10], 20 [1d20=4], 34 [1d20=18], 21 [1d20=5]
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> SM
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+13
[15:09] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+13: 29 [1d20=16], 30 [1d20=17], 25 [1d20=12], 27 [1d20=14], 21 [1d20=8]
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> Stealth
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+13
[15:09] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+13: 30 [1d20=17], 32 [1d20=19], 31 [1d20=18], 22 [1d20=9], 30 [1d20=17]
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> Perception
[15:09] <@calistrianpriest> "Ah! I have discerned one of your lies!"
[15:09] <@calistrianpriest> "But four out of five is enough to pass that..."
[15:10] <@calistrianpriest> wait, no
[15:10] <@calistrianpriest> he didn't spot the lies
[15:10] <@calistrianpriest> "I cannot tell your truth from lie..."
[15:10] <@calistrianpriest> stealth test: "Where did you go?"
[15:10] <@calistrianpriest> each time
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> can I tweak his bottom the last time
[15:11] <@calistrianpriest> yes
[15:11] <@calistrianpriest> "Yipe!"
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> rping up that lust thing
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> "Here I am"
[15:12] <@calistrianpriest> you discern three of his five lies
[15:12] <@calistrianpriest> "Was that an invitation?
[15:12] <@calistrianpriest> he grins
[15:12] <@calistrianpriest> (he's relatively handsome)
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> "I didn't realise that could not be taken as an invitation"
06[15:12] * Adrasteia smiles
[15:13] <@calistrianpriest> as for the ball and cup test:
[15:13] <@calistrianpriest> three times, you find the cup it's under
[15:13] <@calistrianpriest> a fourth time, you see him slip it up his sleeve
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> ngl, I thought that was an innuendo when you first typed that
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> um, no
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> just a classic shell game
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> (yea I got it)
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> the fifth time, you see him slip it in a pocket
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> (you pass)
06[15:14] * Adrasteia fifth time, I reach into his pocket and take it out
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> "Well... you were going to have to drink night tea today - provided by the Unquenchable Flame herself - just in case."
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> "So... see you tonight, then?"
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "Of course"
[15:15] <@calistrianpriest> "Just in case to have it in your system tomorrow, that is"
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "You can bring a few friends as well if you so desire"
[15:15] <@calistrianpriest> (Revered one for high priest, right?)
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> (right)
[15:16] <@calistrianpriest> "Hmm... the Revered One usually visits the prostitutes this day of the week... I could suggest he and one of them show up..."
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> (they can get pet names as well tho)
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> "That would be most welcome"
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> (sure, just make up the names, there.)
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> he grins
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> "Test over, so it's time for your statue impression, then."
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> it's around lunch time
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> "Well, we can eat, first."
01[15:18] <Adrasteia> "Well I AM a little hungry"
[15:18] <@calistrianpriest> (after this, you'd BETTER either use the monthly spending rules or account for Night Tea regularly when in the city...)
[15:19] <@calistrianpriest> ok
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> (Nyotaimori right?
[15:19] <@calistrianpriest> Nyotaimori?
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> (practise of serving sushi on willing females)
[15:19] <@calistrianpriest> 'on' lol
[15:19] <@calistrianpriest> sure
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> (its something I thought Calistria could get behind)
[15:20] <@calistrianpriest> (yes, yes she could)
[15:20] <@calistrianpriest> when you're impersonating a statue on the second day, none other than Loric shows up.
[15:20] <@calistrianpriest> just after lunch
[15:20] <@calistrianpriest> perception check
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> me or for him
[15:20] <@calistrianpriest> you make it
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13
[15:21] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+13: 21 [1d20=8]
[15:21] <@calistrianpriest> you hear his stomach growling
[15:21] <@calistrianpriest> audibly
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> heh
[15:21] <@calistrianpriest> as if he missed lunch to treck from the palace to here
[15:21] <@calistrianpriest> and we're done until he comes online
16:10] <@gamemaster> ok, the night of the day of the second test, during which Loric showed up, passes with revelry with a four-way...
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> nice
[16:11] <@gamemaster> (two male priests, you, and one of the temple prostitutes)
[16:11] <@gamemaster> anyway, moving on
[16:11] <@gamemaster> test three
[16:11] <@gamemaster> A female priest walks up to you in the morning, and says
[16:12] <@gamemaster> "Today's test is this: You will stand before the congregation as they call out various actions you are to take. Take all of them. It is permitted for them to come up for sex, but they will not be informed of this - by us, anyway."
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> "Of course"
[16:20] <@gamemaster> while you're taking on these lewd/erotic/etc. poses, the wolf whistlers are still at it
[16:20] <@gamemaster> and cheering
[16:20] <@gamemaster> test four
[16:21] <@gamemaster> wait
01[16:21] <Adrasteia> I'll give them a sultry smile ^_^
[16:21] <@gamemaster> during the test three statue impersonation
[16:21] <@gamemaster> a guy comes up to the temple and sets up some art equipment in front of you
[16:21] <@gamemaster> then starts drawing
01[16:21] <Adrasteia> (HAHAHAH)
01[16:21] <Adrasteia> (oh nvm I thought he was going to paint me)
[16:22] <@gamemaster> while drawing, he mutters, "Best body I've seen, yet. Should fetch a fair price."
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> (question)
[16:22] <@gamemaster> (yeah?)
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> (as I actually pretendig to be a statue, or just keeping balance(
[16:23] <@gamemaster> (still as a statue until spoken to)
01[16:23] <Adrasteia> (ok gotcha)
[16:23] <@gamemaster> (not hard to keep balance)
01[16:23] <Adrasteia> (just wanted to know the rules on talking)
[16:23] <@gamemaster> "Could you turn one quarter to the right?"
01[16:24] <Adrasteia> "Whatever you like"
[16:24] <@gamemaster> he continues sketching
[16:24] <@gamemaster> "I'll donate half the sale price to the temple... man, this is great"
[16:24] <@gamemaster> (end test three)
[16:24] <@gamemaster>
[16:24] <@gamemaster>
[16:24] <@gamemaster>
[16:24] <@gamemaster>
[16:24] <@gamemaster> Test four, another female priest comes up to you.
[16:25] <@gamemaster> "For this, you will stand before the congregation. You will stand inside a swarm of wasps for a full minute, and you will achieve this twice."
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> "No problem"
[16:26] <@gamemaster> "You are permitted to heal between standing in there and not, but no magic is allowed within the swarm"
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> can I buy some healing before I attempt this
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> since inquis don't get healing spells
[16:27] <@gamemaster> "We will heal you as needed"
01[16:27] <Adrasteia> "Lets attempt this then"
[16:40] <@gamemaster> "You have passed through the Savored Sting's wrath... and survived. Well done."
[16:40] <@gamemaster> Another female priest walks up
[16:40] <@gamemaster> "Your fifth test begins tomorrow. However, you will be told today."
[16:40] <@gamemaster> "For the entirety of tomorrow, you will serve as one of the sacred prostitutes. Statue impersonation is on hold that day."
[16:41] <@gamemaster> At that, a few people in the crowd cheer
[16:41] <@gamemaster> some others whistle
[16:41] <@gamemaster> "What are her rates?" one person shouts
01[16:41] <Adrasteia> I'll make some eye contact with as many of them as I can
[16:41] <@gamemaster> (it was one of the better-looking wolf-whistlers)
01[16:41] <Adrasteia> (eye contact is very important)
[16:41] <@gamemaster> "ah, and here" She hands you some Night Tea
[16:42] <@gamemaster> (eye contact for what?)
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> "No charge for you", she winks at the wolf whistler
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> interest
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> attractivness
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> etc
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> if you smile and make eye contact with someone, they feel important
[16:43] <@gamemaster> right, fifth test goes by without incident and with much merriment...
[16:43] <@gamemaster> to put it lightly
01[16:43] <Adrasteia> I'm 2 good
[16:43] <@gamemaster> on the morning of the sixth day, Calistria appears before you
[16:44] <@gamemaster> "Your final test... is to place one of these" *she indicates five Wasp Nests of Swarming*
[16:44] <@gamemaster> "in places where each of the five priests who tested you will trigger them"
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> "Of course...mother?"
[16:44] <@gamemaster> "Do this, my daughter... and I'll tell you how to get your vengeance on one of the five"
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> (shes ok with me calling her that right)
[16:45] <@gamemaster> "The others will need to wait for a while... but our vengeance will be had"
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> "That it will"
[16:45] <@gamemaster> "After I give you the information, you can get dressed."
[16:45] <@gamemaster> gimme 5 stealth checks
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+13
[16:45] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+13: 29 [1d20=16], 22 [1d20=9], 26 [1d20=13], 14 [1d20=1], 21 [1d20=8]
[16:45] <@gamemaster> ooh
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> might need to surge the 14
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[16:46] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
[16:46] <@gamemaster> none of them spot you
[16:46] <@gamemaster> b/c they're sleeping
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> lol
[16:46] <@gamemaster> only a 19 or 20 would have found you
[16:46] <@gamemaster> on that one
[16:46] <@gamemaster> the rest, too high
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> thats a shame
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> I would have had to get into his bed
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> and spam bluff otherwise
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> xD
[16:46] <@gamemaster> "Well done, sweet Adrastia."
[16:46] <@gamemaster> "Here."
[16:47] <@gamemaster> she gives you a pile of your clothes and gear with a note on top of them
[16:47] <@gamemaster> the note is an address and some times marked with when he usually enters, leaves, eats, and sleeps
[16:47] <@gamemaster> "Kill him while he sleeps... he is too strong otherwise"
[16:47] <@gamemaster> do you dress?
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> "I hope I earn't the respect due to you during these tests"
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> Yes, Ill dress
[16:48] <@gamemaster> "Oh, yes. Attend the congregation today... and I will speak there"
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> o
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> after the congregation is over tho
[16:48] <@gamemaster> ... dressing AFTER?
[16:48] <@gamemaster> you can dress before
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> o, ok then
[16:48] <@gamemaster> "You may dress now"
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> BUT
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> I want to make a point of her wearing slightly more risque~ clothes
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> after passing this test
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> enbracing her heritage
[16:49] <@gamemaster> there are two piles of clothes
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> as Daughter of Calistria
[16:49] <@gamemaster> one of them is what she came in with
[16:49] <@gamemaster> the other is ...
[16:49] <@gamemaster> I'll regret it if I google something, won't I?
[16:49] <@gamemaster> hmm...
[16:50] <@gamemaster> take this as a base:
[16:50] <@gamemaster> alharadnd.wdfiles.com/local--files/calistria/calistria.jpg
[16:50] <@gamemaster> remove the glvoes
[16:50] <@gamemaster> *gloves
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> there is
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> a prertty decent looking outfit
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> in ISG
[16:50] <@gamemaster> move the leggings up to halfway to the knees
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> that a priestess wears
[16:50] <@gamemaster> oh?
[16:50] <@gamemaster> link?
[16:51] <@gamemaster> but I think her daughter deserves more...
01[16:51] <Adrasteia> I need to screen it
01[16:51] <Adrasteia> true
[16:51] <@gamemaster> also, baring midriff
[16:51] <@gamemaster> and without that cloth coming down from the waste; still covered there
[16:51] <@gamemaster> basically, ... hmm...
[16:51] <@gamemaster> short shorts and a minishirt
[16:51] <@gamemaster> in Calistria's style
[16:52] <@gamemaster> got it?
01[16:52] <Adrasteia> 2 secs
01[16:53] <Adrasteia> imgur.com/2YRsB9A
[16:54] <@gamemaster> ok, that
[16:54] <@gamemaster> only the leggings don't go down as far
01[16:54] <Adrasteia> bottom got cut off
[16:54] <@gamemaster> and it's two pieces, not one
01[16:54] <Adrasteia> but basically its a skirt
[16:54] <@gamemaster> miniskirt for what you receive, then
01[16:54] <Adrasteia> and then knee high boots
01[16:54] <Adrasteia> ok
[16:54] <@gamemaster> and two pieces, not one
[16:54] <@gamemaster> baring midriff
01[16:55] <Adrasteia> gotcha
[16:55] <@gamemaster> ok, at the congregation
[16:55] <@gamemaster> a giant wasp appears
[16:55] <@gamemaster> and alights on you, not attacking
[16:55] <@gamemaster> and a voice echos
[16:56] <@gamemaster> "This is my daughter, Adrasteia. She has proven her devotion and skill. Adrasteia, you have my blessing."
[16:56] <@gamemaster> The crowd cheers
[16:56] <@gamemaster> end

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Session Start: Fri Jul 11 15:18:02 2014
Session Ident: #TalkWithGrenth
03[15:18] * Now talking in #TalkWithGrenth
01[15:18] <Adrasteia> Hi Grenth
[15:18] <@grenth> "Good afternoon, Adrasteia."
[15:18] <@grenth> "What's this I hear about you causing a disturbance by the temple of Calistria?"
01[15:18] <Adrasteia> "Did Loric tell you about that?"
[15:19] <@grenth> "I sent him to ensure that no laws were being violated."
[15:19] <@grenth> "So, yes, he told me, in his report."
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> "I'm sure he enjoyed his time in the Temple, but yes, he told me I was involved in a disturbance"
[15:20] <@grenth> "Yes, and he told me that your intentions were not in violation of any laws..."
[15:20] <@grenth> "So far as he could tell."
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> "I assume he was diligent in his investigation
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> "
[15:20] <@grenth> "... Given the nature of the complaints, I'm not sure if I should laugh or not..."
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> "Please laugh, Loric needs someone he looks up to with a sense of humor
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> ""*
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> "Somethings I think he takes things far too seriously"
[15:22] <@grenth> "ha, that he does."
[15:22] <@grenth> "My descendent overdoes it, I think..."
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> "One of these days, I'll have to play a few pranks on him, help him lighten up"
[15:23] <@grenth> "You're sounding like one of the gnomes, now..."
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> "Sorry, spending some time in the temple loosened me up a little"
[15:23] <@grenth> "So I can see, given your new attire."
[15:23] <@grenth> "Why the new attire, anyway?"
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> "it bothers Loric heh"
01[15:25] <Adrasteia> "I felt it better reflects who I am, and who I want to be"
[15:26] <@grenth> "Any luck finding the people who put those curses on you?"
[15:27] <@grenth> "There are still 10 I couldn't remove, remember"
[15:28] <Adrasteia> "No, I haven't found them"
[15:28] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13 bluff
[15:28] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #TalkWithGrenth
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> [15:28] <%Alea> Adrasteia, bluff: 30 [1d20=17]
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> I just rolled it in flamel
[15:29] <@grenth> oh
[15:29] <@grenth> "Adrasteia, I am older than time"
[15:29] <@grenth> "You cannot fool me"
[15:30] <@grenth> "I am older than many different times put together, actually."
[15:30] <@grenth> "What have you found?"
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> "I found out a mans location"
[15:32] <@grenth> "Oh? Where?"
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> "I don't want Loric knowing"
[15:33] <@grenth> "... Why not?"
[15:33] <@grenth> "Hadn't even crossed my mind to tell him, actually, until you brought it up"
01[15:33] <Adrasteia> "he means well, but would interfere"
[15:33] <@grenth> "... What are you planning?"
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> "Hes mine to deal with, Calistria told me"
[15:34] <@grenth> "Who is he, anyway?"
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> "He is _____"
[15:35] <@grenth> (the note named him to be...
01[15:35] <Adrasteia> (who?)
[15:35] <@grenth> Anbranix "Dark Twist" Male Dhampir Transmuter/Archmage
01[15:36] <Adrasteia> "His name is Dark Twist"
[15:36] <@grenth> "Now that's a name I haven't heard in over 2,000 years..."
[15:36] <@grenth> "You're certain?"
01[15:36] <Adrasteia> "Do you have any infomation on him?"
01[15:36] <Adrasteia> "Yes"
[15:37] <@grenth> "Where is he?"
[15:37] <@grenth> (The note names a middle-class residence)
[15:37] <@grenth> (you may just say you name it)
01[15:37] <Adrasteia> "he lives ____"
[15:37] <@grenth> "THERE?"
[15:38] <@grenth> "I can rustle up a group of two hundred men to arrest him!"
01[15:38] <Adrasteia> "No"
[15:38] <@grenth> "After all he's done---"
[15:38] <@grenth> "No?"
[15:38] <@grenth> "Ok... why not?"
01[15:38] <Adrasteia> "Calistria wanted me to do this, its my task"
[15:39] <@grenth> "Very well. But I'll have the squad on standby"
[15:39] <@grenth> "Just in case."
[15:39] <@grenth> "When will you do this?"
01[15:39] <Adrasteia> (its tomorrow night right?)
[15:39] <@grenth> (yes)
01[15:40] <Adrasteia> "Tomorrow night"
[15:40] <@grenth> "... why then?"
[15:40] <@grenth> "Why not now or tonight?"
01[15:41] <Adrasteia> "Good things take time"
01[15:41] <Adrasteia> "The note said he should be vulnerable tomorrow night"
[15:41] <@grenth> "All right, we'll do this your way - aside from my troops as backup. But, if you damage the residence, there will be clean-up and repair fees, as well as a 10 gold clean-up fee if you spill his blood on anything, and a 10 gold fee for the investigation to ascertain that he is who you said..."
[15:41] <@grenth> "One of my men can unlock the door for you"
01[15:42] <Adrasteia> "Saves me having to charm my way in"
[15:42] <@grenth> "He's outlawed, so you don't need to worry about anything regarding his death."
[15:42] <@grenth> "Beyond the clean-up"
01[15:42] <Adrasteia> "Glad to save you the paperwork"
[15:43] <@grenth> "All right..."
03[15:43] * Grenth is now known as GameMaster
[15:43] <@gamemaster> give me a stealth check
01[15:43] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13
[15:43] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+13: 31 [1d20=18]
[15:43] <@gamemaster> 1d20-9 sleep perception
[15:43] <Alea> GameMaster, sleep perception: 7 [1d20=16]
[15:43] <@gamemaster> ok
[15:43] <@gamemaster> give me a coup de grace
[15:44] <@gamemaster> 1d20+5 fort save.
[15:44] <Alea> GameMaster, fort save.: 21 [1d20=16]
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> 3d8+6
[15:44] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3d8+6: 16 [3d8=4,3,3]
[15:44] <@gamemaster> dc is...
[15:44] <@gamemaster> 26
[15:44] <@gamemaster> he dies
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> lucky
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> I search his room
[15:44] <@gamemaster> double level 15 WBL in gear
[15:45] <@gamemaster> and stuff
[15:45] <@gamemaster> liquid assets
[15:45] <@gamemaster> I'll post the full gear when I've decided what it is beyond a +int headband and a cloak of resistance (which he wasn't wearing)
01[15:45] <Adrasteia> yay
01[15:45] <Adrasteia> skill points
01[15:45] <Adrasteia> remind me to ask you whats most useful
[15:46] <@gamemaster> I decide what the points are in the headband, hah
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> lol
03[15:46] * GameMaster is now known as Grenth
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> also when I said search I meant
[15:46] <@grenth> "It's done?"
[15:46] <@grenth> oh
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> any info relating to other 5 M
[15:46] <@grenth> you meant for clues?
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> ya
[15:47] <@grenth> just a journal with their names and ages-old activities
[15:47] <@grenth> interestingly
[15:47] <@grenth> there are 6 names
[15:47] <@grenth> not five
01[15:47] <Adrasteia> btw remind me to think up a way for her to go undercover
01[15:47] <Adrasteia> she would like that sort of thing
[15:47] <@grenth> Dre-Ay, “Keeper of Souls”
[15:47] <@grenth> Zin, “Death Head”
[15:47] <@grenth> Xamon “Shadowflame”
[15:47] <@grenth> Volasi “Thunderhead”
[15:48] <@grenth> and, of course, the now-late Anbranix “Dark Twist”
01[15:48] <Adrasteia> ahahnice
01[15:48] <Adrasteia> "Its done"
[15:48] <@grenth> wait, missed a name
[15:48] <@grenth> ah
[15:48] <@grenth> Dreyo “The Cackler”
[15:49] <@grenth> the third name, between Death Head and Shadowflame
[15:49] <@grenth> "Don't suppose you could save us any time with investigations...?
01[15:49] <Adrasteia> (I'll tell Grenth the names)
[15:49] <@grenth> "Any easy proof--"
[15:49] <@grenth> "Oh"
[15:49] <@grenth> "Got something with that?"
[15:50] <@grenth> "Is that... is that a journal he kept?"
01[15:51] <Adrasteia> "Looks like it"
[15:51] <@grenth> "Hand it over, and I can assess you the 10 gold investigation fee now, and we can be done with this Dark Twist."
01[15:51] <Adrasteia> "Will I get it back?"
[15:51] <@grenth> (he had gold on him)
[15:51] <@grenth> "As soon as we've conducted a few divinations on it"
[15:51] <@grenth> "Maybe a few days."
01[15:51] <Adrasteia> "Sounds fair"
06[15:51] * Adrasteia hands it over
[15:51] <@grenth> "Don't leave the city until you get it back."
06[15:52] * Adrasteia smiles innocently
01[15:52] <Adrasteia> "am I under arrest?
[15:52] <@grenth> "But yeah, this looks legit."
[15:52] <@grenth> "Plenty of stuff you'd be unable to know..."
[15:52] <@grenth> "Ok, we're done for now."
[15:52] <@grenth> "Where is your residence?"
[15:53] <@grenth> "So I can return it to you when we're done"
01[15:53] <Adrasteia> The Calistria Temple
[15:53] <@grenth> you forgot the quotes
01[15:53] <Adrasteia> "Im sure they have some bindings there if required"
[15:53] <@grenth> "Ok, that will do."
[15:53] <@grenth> "I'd like to talk with you tomorrow, though."
[15:53] <@grenth> "Personally, not as a Captain"
[15:53] <@grenth> (Grenth is a Captain now)
01[15:54] <Adrasteia> "Thats fine"
[15:54] <@grenth> "See you then, then."
01[15:54] <Adrasteia> "What about"
01[15:54] <Adrasteia> o
[15:54] <@grenth> "All right, soldiers! Search the house for anything that might show Dark Twist's accomplices"
[15:55] <@grenth> to you: "Doubt they will, but no harm trying."
[15:55] <@grenth> "Also: Restrict access to this building"
[15:55] <@grenth> (that last was at the soldiers)
[15:56] <@grenth> "Ah, you were saying something?"
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> "What did you want to talk to me about?"
[15:56] <@grenth> "About your methods, and where they could lead."
[15:56] <@grenth> "Some words of caution, mainly."
[15:57] <@grenth> "When we're not short on sleep, that is."
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> I see
[15:57] <@grenth> "Anyway, dismissed, etc."

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03[15:14] * Now talking in #Temple
03[15:14] * Aura_Guardian is now known as CalistrianPriest
03[15:14] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[15:14] <@calistrianpriest> you begin
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "Sir, I came to request a small favour, if I may?"
[15:15] <@calistrianpriest> "Yes, honored child?"
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "I feel, that after passing the sacred tests, it is my right to request if I could keep lodging within this Temple"
[15:16] <@calistrianpriest> "Of course, of course!"
[15:16] <@calistrianpriest> "I'll have an acolyte prepare your room as soon as possible."
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> "In return, I would pay a fee (if required), and assist in the services if wanted"
[15:16] <@calistrianpriest> "It should be ready, with your name on the door, tomorrow"
[15:16] <@calistrianpriest> "All help around the temple is welcome"
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> "I feel that as the daughter of Calistria, I should be doing my bit to serve the temple as best as I can"
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> "But no fee is needed if while your assisting in the temple"
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> "That is most welcome"
[15:17] <@calistrianpriest> "You're quite welcome to stay as long as you like."

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[10:56] * Now talking in #AdrasteiaOrosConvo
[10:56] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
[10:57] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[10:57] <@gamemaster> go ahead and start
[10:57] <Adrasteia> I assume Oros sought Adrasteia out
[10:57] <Adrasteia> ()*
[10:58] * Oros pushes up glasses "I will cut out pleasantries and small talk for both our sakes."
[10:58] <Adrasteia> "Fair enough"
[10:59] <Oros> "You seem to have a connection to the Mages called "the Five," what is it?"
[10:59] * Oros takes out notepad
[10:59] <Adrasteia> "I killed one of them not two nights past"
[11:00] <Oros> "Yes, that part seemed fairly obvious."
[11:00] <Oros> "One of them we also found dead in that tomb, their deaths don't exactly tell me much about your connection to them."
[11:01] <Oros> "I am recording this for historical significance."
[11:02] <Adrasteia> "If I recall, he wasn't actually one of them, he just had the symbol"
[11:02] <Oros> "Oh he wasn't? That WOULD explain why Grenth had such an easy time with him."
[11:03] <Adrasteia> "The Five Mages tortured me and killed by father"
[11:03] <Adrasteia> "Thats why im hunting them"
[11:03] * Oros flips his notepad back a few pages and scribbles out and writes something
[11:03] <Oros> "Fascinating!"
[11:03] <Oros> "Is that why you worship the Goddess of Revenge?"
[11:04] <Adrasteia> "Among other reasons, sure"
[11:04] <Oros> "An epic grudge inspires an even more epic fight!"
[11:04] <Oros> "Do you have any leads on the others?"
[11:05] <Adrasteia> "I and Loric have the names"
[11:05] <Oros> "Perhaps through careful Divination we could seek them out... No it is too risky."
[11:05] <Oros> "I'd hate to expose us to the forces of Fate."
[11:06] <Oros> "They seem the lot to cut our throats in our sleep."
[11:06] <Adrasteia> "Loric thinks they already know who I am"
[11:06] <Oros> "And everyone knows that assassinations are far less fun to read about than battles..."
[11:06] <Oros> "Well at least somewhat, I'm sure."
[11:07] <Oros> "They DID torture you."
[11:07] <Adrasteia> "We suspect they recieved notification after one of them died"
[11:07] <Adrasteia> "not to mention there still remains ten curses still on me"
[11:07] <Adrasteia> "at least"
[11:08] <Oros> "Curses?"
[11:08] <Oros> "How many were you given?"
[11:08] * Oros licks his pen writing some, then waiting patiently for Adrasteia's answer
[11:09] <Adrasteia> "I don't know"
[11:09] <Oros> "But you say some were removed then?"
[11:10] <Adrasteia> "Grenth removed some of them, others he could not"
[11:10] <Oros> "Hmmm, maybe they are tied to each living mage... but then 10 doesn't divide evenly into 4..."
[11:11] <Adrasteia> "It wouldn't suprise me if some of them could be remote triggered"
[11:12] <Oros> "I am curious as to what these curses hold... They don't seem to be affecting you obviously."
[11:12] <Oros> "But you are correct, they may be latent..."
[11:12] <Oros> "Tell you what, in thanks for giving me some backstory to our fight, I'll research curses some."
[11:13] <Oros> "Do you have any runes on you from them?"
[11:13] <Adrasteia> "Not to my knowledge, but maybe Grenth might have some idea"
[11:13] <Oros> "Good idea, Grenth may be able to steer my studies."
[11:14] * Oros closes notepad "Well, m'lady thank you for your time. I think I have enough info to compose my account of our epic battle from your perspective."
[11:14] <Adrasteia> (are we good here?)
[11:15] <Adrasteia> "Thank you Oros, for your time"
[11:15] <Oros> "Now to find some rebels..."

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[11:17] <Adrasteia> "Grenth, I wanted to talk to you about the Dark Twist"
[11:17] <@grenth> "Oh?"
[11:18] <Adrasteia> "I understand you used Speak with Dead and then burnt the body"
[11:18] <Adrasteia> "what did you discover?"
[11:19] <@grenth> "Some old addresses, mainly."
[11:19] <@grenth> "They're long-gone from their old haunts..."
[11:19] <Adrasteia> "Did you search them?"
[11:20] <@grenth> "We don't think we'll find anything, but the messengers should arrive soon, to search the places.
[11:20] <Adrasteia> "Can I have the locations?"
[11:20] <@grenth> "Sorry, but no."
[11:21] <Adrasteia> "Why not?"
[11:21] <@grenth> "Orders not to share any information"
[11:21] * Adrasteia frowns "From who?"
[11:21] <@grenth> "Higher-ups"
[11:21] * @grenth grimaces
[11:21] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[11:22] <Adrasteia> "Can you let me know if you find anything?"
[11:23] <@grenth> "We have found a few things, but I suppose some people don't want anyone knowing if a noble in Acervum is actually a noble and not an outlaw..."
[11:23] <@grenth> "Hypothetically speaking, of course"
[11:23] <Adrasteia> "Of course"
[11:23] <Adrasteia> "Wheres Acervum?"
[11:23] <Adrasteia> err
[11:23] <Adrasteia> ()*
[11:24] <@grenth> (It's a major city near Ironhelm, a few days away)
[11:24] <@grenth> (Can't say more without a check)
[11:24] <Adrasteia> 1d20-1 knowledge local untrained
[11:24] <Alea> Adrasteia, knowledge local untrained: 5 [1d20=6]
[11:24] <Adrasteia> lol
[11:24] <@grenth> nop
[11:24] <Adrasteia> I understand its on the moon
[11:25] <@grenth> except when the moon dragon uncurls from it's sleep
[11:25] <@grenth> and shatters the moon
[11:25] <Adrasteia> heh
[11:25] <Adrasteia> "Thank you Grenth, you have been helpful as always"
[11:25] <@grenth> "Can't say I have, sorry" (Smiles)
[11:26] <Adrasteia> (done)
[11:26] * Adrasteia pauses before going
[11:27] <Adrasteia> "One more thing Grenth, those ten curses still exist on my body right?"
[11:27] <@grenth> "Hmm? I think so... let me check"
[11:27] * @grenth scans adrasteia for curses
[11:27] <@grenth> "Hmm... two of them are removable now."
[11:27] <@grenth> (Remove Curse)
[11:27] <@grenth> (Remove Curse)
[11:27] <@grenth> "Ok, that's it..."
[11:27] <@grenth> "Eight more to go."
[11:28] <Adrasteia> "Do you know what they do?"
[11:29] <@grenth> "Ah... the two I removed appeared to be ... hmm"
[11:29] <@grenth> "Well, a triggerable drive to mate with as many persons as possible"
[11:29] <Adrasteia> (well fuck)
[11:29] <@grenth> "and something to drain your intelligence upon command..."
[11:29] <@grenth> (why?)
[11:30] <Adrasteia> (Day 5 man, Day 5)
[11:30] <@grenth> (HAHA)
[11:30] <@grenth> "They were... set to some command words"
[11:30] <@grenth> "Combined with proximity"
[11:30] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[11:30] <@grenth> "Not sure about the others, but... similar triggers seem likely)
[11:30] <Adrasteia> "Is there anyone else that could tell me more?"
[11:30] <@grenth> "Don't know."
[11:31] <Adrasteia> "Thats ok, thank you for helping me with these curses"
[11:31] <Adrasteia> "It makes me feel more and more safe"
[11:31] <Adrasteia> (annnnnd done)
[11:32] <@grenth> "No problem"

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Session Start: Fri Jul 18 14:24:06 2014
Session Ident: #DemiplaneOfRageAgainstTheHeaven
03[14:24] * Now talking in #DemiplaneOfRageAgainstTheHeaven
03[14:24] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #DemiplaneOfRageAgainstTheHeaven
03[14:24] * Aura_Guardian is now known as Game_Master
03[14:24] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[14:24] <@game_Master> the one you do not recognize is all you see upon waking
[14:24] <@game_Master> your ankles and wrists are in agony
01[14:24] <Adrasteia> "what...what just happened"
[14:24] <@game_Master> "So, you're finally awake..." she says
01[14:25] <Adrasteia> "AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
01[14:25] <Adrasteia> "#*^#(WQU*(#^&()Q#^"
01[14:25] <Adrasteia> "That hurts"
[14:25] <@game_Master> You are, besides some fetters, some manacles, and some mud from the ground at your feet, naked.
01[14:26] <Adrasteia> (miya will be quite upset with the loss of her dress)
01[14:26] <Adrasteia> (as they say, every cloud has a silver lining~)
[14:26] <@game_Master> "So..." she says, "Perhaps, oh daughter of Calistria, you'd like to know why I brought you here... why my Five... Four, now... brought you here."
01[14:26] <Adrasteia> "Your Five?"
[14:26] <@game_Master> She says "Calistria" with utter derision, and spits at you as she does
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> "The Five I knew answered to no-one"
[14:27] <@game_Master> "Yes.. my Five. They answer to me, that they may do as they please... just as I answer to Fate."
[14:27] <@game_Master> "It's... something of a business relationship, really."
[14:27] <@game_Master> "We've kept it quite hidden, which is why you will not be leaving this demiplane alive."
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> "Oh, so like most of my relationships then"
[14:28] <@game_Master> "Levity will not save you, sister."
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> "Sister?"
[14:28] <@game_Master> "... I will have my revenge on our mother."
[14:28] <@game_Master> "Surely you know why... I hear your trials were almost as humiliating as mine."
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> "Aww did mother love me best?"
[14:28] <@game_Master> "Love? Ha!"
06[14:29] * Adrasteia is secretly scared but acting tough
01[14:29] <Adrasteia> "Yea, my mistake, mother doesn't really do love does she"
[14:29] <@game_Master> "Oh, that is quite right."
[14:30] <@game_Master> "For over ten thousand years, my Five have tracked down the descendents of Calistria..."
01[14:30] <Adrasteia> "Everyone needs a hobby"
[14:30] <@game_Master> "I've helped them in our mutual service to Fate in bringing the end, exchange"
[14:30] <@game_Master> *in exchange
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> "So its your personal vendetta against Calistria that led to you torturing me?"
[14:31] <@game_Master> "I cannot get to her."
[14:31] <@game_Master> "Not directly."
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> "I bet you are lonely"
[14:31] <@game_Master> "So the best I can do is this... but by killing more and more of the bloodline, I grow closer to divinity in my own right... and then, we'll see..'
01[14:32] <Adrasteia> "So why let me live initially?"
[14:32] <@game_Master> "Because you must provide the heir to continue the cycle of death and revenge."
[14:32] <@game_Master> "To that purpose, on this magic-nulled plane, I have provided these..."
[14:32] <@game_Master> She indicates behind you three ... male creatures with batlike wings
[14:32] <@game_Master> planes check, if you can
[14:33] <@game_Master> you know they're demonic, though very handsom
01[14:33] <Adrasteia> 1d20
[14:33] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20: 19 [1d20=19]
[14:33] <@game_Master> they're incubi
01[14:33] <Adrasteia> "I see you brought some friends"
[14:33] <@game_Master> "On top of the post you are chained to, you'll find three keys."
[14:33] <@game_Master> "They are not to your shackles."
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> "Not quite what i'm into..."
[14:34] <@game_Master> "They are to the ones on the Incubi."
[14:34] <@game_Master> "In order to gain the mercies of death... you must give them the keys, and let them do as they please, until you bear an heir."
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> (how big are the keys?)
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> (I bet I can swallow them)
[14:35] <@game_Master> (They're not that big, but they have various spikes on them)
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> (wow nvm)
[14:35] <@game_Master> (yes, I did anticipate that)
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> "Yea, not happening sister"
[14:35] <@game_Master> "Then every day, one of my Four will bring a new torment to you..."
[14:36] <@game_Master> "Dreyo!" she calls
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> "Denying you the cycle of revenge you clearly crave is worth it"
[14:36] <@game_Master> "You'll find out otherwise."
[14:36] <@game_Master> then, one of the ones you recognize appears
[14:36] <@game_Master> and it takes a curved knife to you
[14:36] <@game_Master> (btw, you have 2 con damage)
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> (ok)
[14:37] <@game_Master> so, not giving in: he carves until you faint
06[14:37] * Adrasteia faints screaming
[14:37] <@game_Master> but before you faint, you hear your sister say:
[14:37] <@game_Master> "And don't bother trying to escape... those chains are bolted to your bones."

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Aug 30, 2014 18:04:08 GMT -6

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18:28 <@burleev> it speaks first in celestial
18:28 * Loric has brought Oros to the temple of Iomedae for a Plane Shift
18:28 <@burleev> "Greetings, travelers. Do you understand this language?"
18:28 <@burleev> he pauses
18:28 < Loric> "Indeed!"
18:29 * Oros in Draconic "No."
18:29 <@burleev> "Ah, good. I need you to state your purpose to enter the domain of my Lord Nethys"
18:29 <@burleev> he switches to Draconic
18:29 < Loric> answering in Draconic
18:29 <@burleev> "Ah, right, those of draconic descent"
18:29 <@burleev> "I suppose this language will suit you better."
18:29 < Loric> "We have come to trade with the Daughter of Nethys."
18:30 <@burleev> "Ah, very well... right this way. Jeeraathin will show you the way."
18:30 <@burleev> he leads you in, and shows you to another Burleev
18:30 <@burleev> "Jeeraathin, lead them to Lady Obducit."
18:31 <@burleev> Jeeraathin leads you there.
18:31 < Loric> Common to Oros: "These skeletons are not evil, but rather servants of Nethys."
18:31 <@obducit> This woman has long white hair and light blue eyes that nearly seem to glow. She is wearing a simple, yet elegant blue dress. As you enter she puts a crystal ball onto a stand, and turns to you.
18:32 < Oros> "I surmised when it spoke in... Celestial was it?"
18:32 < Loric> "Indeed."
18:32 < Loric> Draconic again
18:32 * Loric bows in greeting to Obducit
18:32 < Oros> "A tongue I should learn..."
18:33 * Oros follows suit
18:33 <@obducit> "So, here to browse first, or do you know what you want?"
18:33 <@obducit> that was in draconic
18:33 < Oros> "It seems Loric has an idea. I'm... I'm just here for the experience?"
18:33 * Loric takes out a list written in Rusko's handwriting
18:34 <@obducit> "... I'm going to guess you're a wizard, Loric"
18:34 < Loric> "Oh, I've got spare money. Browse and buy anything up to 40k that suits your interest."
18:34 <@obducit> "Not many who aren't have come here with a full list."
18:34 < Loric> "Actually I'm a Paladin."
18:34 < Oros> "F-forty thousand gold?"
18:34 < Loric> "Well, a wizard, yes, but a Paladin at heart."
18:35 * Loric casually nods towards Oros
18:35 < Loric> "I was disheartened that these items my sister mentioned aren't available in the material plane..."
18:35 < Loric> "Ah, here."
18:35 < Loric> "A Gallows Rope, the most important item."
18:36 <@obducit> "Mortal craftsment tend to either become immortal through their works or nature, or die off before they can make these"
18:36 <@obducit> "If they bcome immortal, they tend to leave the material plane so the mortals can generally have their fun."
18:36 <@obducit> "Or to not be bothered by them."
18:36 <@obducit> "Or both."
18:36 < Loric> "Then also, if available, a Bountiful Bottle"
18:36 < Loric> "I see..."
18:36 <@obducit> "Gallows Rope... ooh, that one's top drawer."
18:37 <@obducit> "Bountiful Bottle... you want it in red, green, blue, white, gold, silver, white, or bronze?"
18:37 < Loric> "Silver, please."
18:37 < Loric> "Err, make it white."
18:37 <@obducit> "Which white?"
18:38 <@obducit> you see some of them
18:38 < Loric> "That of naturally occuring Quartz."
18:38 <@obducit> one seems to softly glow, though not much more than a candle
18:38 <@obducit> "Ah, that one, then..."
18:38 <@obducit> she takes one of them off a shelf.
18:39 <@obducit> "And that gallows rope... I require a proof of anyone who wants one of these that they've transcended pure mortality..."
18:40 <@obducit> "Can't let it fall into the hands of someone who won't appreciate its full power"
18:40 * Loric does a few neat shield tricks with SURGE
18:40 < Loric> "We're with Hope."
18:40 <@obducit> "... Ok, I felt the twisting of the world to do that."
18:40 <@obducit> "Ah, him."
18:41 <@obducit> "Well, then..."
18:41 <@obducit> she goes to a shelf with a safe on it
18:41 <@obducit> er, to a shelf with a cabinet on it
18:41 <@obducit> flies up a little
18:41 * Oros is browsing the mythic wares
18:41 <@obducit> and unlocks it
18:41 * Oros also taking notes obviously
18:41 <@obducit> "These two together are 22 thousand gold..."
18:42 <@obducit> "Want to pay now while your friend browses?"
18:42 < Loric> "As a means of payment, I have a magical staff crafted with mortal magic."
18:42 * Loric presents the Staff of Power
18:42 <@obducit> "..."
18:42 <@obducit> "This staff..."
18:42 <@obducit> "Well, now THIS is a worthy trade."
18:42 <@obducit> "All right, I need to assess some things..."
18:42 * Loric grins
18:43 < Loric> "Take your time, my friend is still browsing."
18:43 <@obducit> "Not many of these in the world..."
18:43 <@obducit> "I can count how many without taking both show off..."
18:43 <@obducit> *shoes
18:43 < Loric> "A friend of mine liberated this staff from a powerful evil wizard."
18:44 < Loric> "The said friend is now imprisoned. These items are needed for the rescue mission."
18:45 <@obducit> "hmm... the trade will be fair if... well, I'll give you 95,500 gold and both those items for the staff."
18:45 <@obducit> "less the price for any of my other items."
18:45 <@obducit> *wares
18:46 < Loric> "Sounds just."
18:46 < Loric> "Do you trade in small magical items only?"
18:47 <@obducit> "I prefer to"
18:47 * Oros picks up a ring "This looks... Interesting."
18:47 <@obducit> "Much more convenient"
18:47 < Loric> "Ah. I guess you wouldn't have any Airships available, then.""
18:47 < Oros> "Trying to buy a mobile home, Loric?"
18:47 < Loric> "I can purchase one in the mortal world as well, so it's not a problem."
18:48 <@obducit> "Airships? I craft items of magnificent power, not a glorified flight machine."
18:48 < Loric> "...After the hike to the Temple of Milani, I thought it'd be convenient."
18:48 < Loric> "Right."
18:48 * Oros brings his find to Obducit
18:48 <@obducit> "... though I have contemplated enchanting one of those as a long-term project"
18:48 < Oros> "I'll take this... 'Ring of Transcendent Spells'."
18:50 <@obducit> "Ah, that one's display only. The display is not even magical. I keep the real ones sealed away."
18:50 <@obducit> "I'll be right back with a real one."
18:50 <@obducit> she quickly retuns with another one
18:51 < Oros> "I thought it was odd I couldn't detect magic."
18:51 < Oros> "I assumed it was a feature of this place though."
18:51 <@obducit> "This entire store is so loaded with magic that most of those spells malfunction."
18:51 <@obducit> "Being in Maelstrom does not help that."
18:51 < Loric> "Hmm... would be a good place to hide something..."
18:51 < Oros> "Aha. I assumed as much."
18:52 <@obducit> "So, that's worth 30,000 gold pieces, so you two have 65,500 gold left to spend or keep after this staff..."
18:52 * Oros scribbles down notes
18:52 <@obducit> She grins at the Staff of Power
18:52 < Oros> "Was this old thing that valuable?"
18:52 < Loric> "I need to have at least 54 thousand to bring back home..."
18:52 <@obducit> "So few of these in circulation... And this is one of the ones pre-existing me..."
18:53 <@obducit> "Ok, so any small items you'd want, then?
18:53 < Loric> "So that leaves us with 11.5 thousand"
18:53 * Loric scrolls the list
18:53 < Loric> "One cloak of Quick Reflexes, 2nd lesser variety."
18:54 < Loric> "Oros, I recalculated and only need 53500 gold back home, so you can have a cloak as well if you please"
18:54 < Oros> "Oh, one of those variant Resistance cloaks?"
18:54 < Loric> "Indeed."
18:54 <@obducit> She gets out a few sacks of gold
18:55 * Oros considers his lack of agility
18:55 <@obducit> and platinum
18:55 <@obducit> "The cloaks are over there."
18:55 < Oros> "I will accept that."
18:55 <@obducit> "Pick out your desired color"
18:55 <@obducit> "The four types are labeled"
18:55 < Oros> "Bronze, of course."
18:56 <@obducit> "Go ahead and grab them while I finish hauling out your change"
18:56 < Loric> "Moderate Sapphire Blue for me."
18:56 < Loric> "Right."
18:56 <@obducit> which type do you pick, Oros?
18:56 <@obducit> reflexes, willpower, or fortitude?
18:57 < Oros> Reflex because bad save
18:57 <@obducit> she hauls out more sacks of platinum
18:57 <@obducit> from various safes
18:57 <@obducit> "Okay, here you go..."
18:58 < Loric> "Thank you very much."
18:59 < Loric> "I believe this is all. It's very probable that we shall return when we find more items of value."
18:59 < Loric> "But one question..."
18:59 < Oros> "Yes, these are certainly powerful artifacts."
18:59 <@obducit> "When you're done, Jeeraathin will show you out..."
18:59 <@obducit> "But what is the question?"
18:59 < Loric> "If we happen to come upon an actual artifact artifact, minor or major... Do you trade in them?"
19:00 <@obducit> "... You mean, like a Staff of the Magi, or the Chronicles of the Righteous?"
19:00 < Loric> "Yes."
19:01 <@obducit> "For the chance to study one of them..."
19:01 < Oros> "Or something less interesting, like an amulet of the abyss."
19:01 * Oros goes back to studying things in here
19:01 <@obducit> "I wouldn't pay in gold for that, but I'd be willing to trade some really powerful items for them..."
19:01 <@obducit> "I've already got one artifact up here to study..."
19:01 < Loric> "Oh?"
19:01 <@obducit> "So I'm not desperate for more."
19:02 < Loric> "Which one is it?"
19:02 <@obducit> "Apocalypse Box."
19:02 <@obducit> "Don't look for it, and if you find it, don't touch it"
19:02 <@obducit> "Just trust me on this. There's a reason it has that name."
19:02 * Loric shudders
19:03 < Loric> "I see..."
19:03 < Loric> "Well, I think this was it. Thank you and good luck with the studies!"
19:04 < Loric> We leave and Teleport back to the priest to Shift us to mortal plane
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Loric purchases an airship from the Royal Treasury with the extraplanar gold.

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Sept 17, 2014 9:42:21 GMT -6

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Post by agape on Sept 17, 2014 9:42:21 GMT -6

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00:07 <@gamemaster> The incubi are slain
00:07 <@gamemaster> Loric, you see Adrasteia, chained to a post
00:09 < Loric> "Archers, secure the area!"
00:09 * Loric casts Disguise Other from ring to clothe Adrasteia
00:09 <@gamemaster> disguise other fails
00:09 < Loric> "Wha---?"
00:10 < Alea> Loric, arcana: 20 [1d20=12]
00:10 < Alea> Loric, spellcraft: 12 [1d20=3]
00:10 <@gamemaster> actually, that's a planes check
00:10 < Alea> Loric, Planes 1d20+6: 26 [1d20=20]
00:10 <@gamemaster> magic-dead area
00:10 <@gamemaster> no magic will work here
00:11 < Loric> "Ugh...."
00:11 < Loric> "Anti-magic zones... The worst possible thing!"
00:11 < Loric> "Thank Iomedae she's alive though..."
00:11 <@gamemaster> you know it's not an antimagic zone so much as magic simply
isn't here
00:12 < Loric> "Not much to do here, then."
00:12 < Loric> "Archers, give her a blanket and carry her with us to the
surface!"
00:12 < Loric> "I will heal her when we get there."
00:13 <@gamemaster> she's chained to a post
00:14 <@gamemaster> you have to free her from the post first
00:14 < Loric> "Archers, break her free, first!"
00:14 <@gamemaster> "these chains are too strong!"
00:15 < Loric> "Try with more men!"
00:15 <@gamemaster> "Still not working"
00:15 * Loric approaches to inspect the situation
00:15 < Loric> "Hmm..."
00:15 * Loric inspects the post
00:15 < Loric> What does the post look like and what is it attached to?
00:16 <@gamemaster> The paint on the chains is wearing, and you can see that
it's adamantium
00:17 <@gamemaster> the post is a strong metal
00:17 <@gamemaster> thick steel
00:17 <@gamemaster> and you can't see what's underground that it's rooted to
00:17 < Loric> "Bring me a saw. The post is only metal and not adamantine."
00:17 < Loric> "We'll saw this off."
00:17 <@gamemaster> you get a saw
00:17 <@gamemaster> and cut the post off
00:18 <@gamemaster> adrasteia, a check to wake up
00:18 < Loric> "Back to plan A. Give her a blanket and carry her up."
00:18 <@gamemaster> perception check
00:18 < Loric> 1d20+1
00:18 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+1: 18 [1d20=17]
00:18 <@gamemaster> you notice that:
00:18 < Adrasteia> 1d20+12
00:18 < Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 29 [1d20=17]
00:18 <@gamemaster> (adrasteia, you wake)
00:19 < Loric> Archers have given her a blanket.
00:19 <@gamemaster> 1) the manacles on the chains go through her arms/wrists
00:19 < Loric> nevertheless the archers have brought her a blanket
00:19 <@gamemaster> yeah, they have
00:19 <@gamemaster> and her back is badly burned
00:20 <@gamemaster> and she's got some infected cuts
00:20 < Adrasteia> 1d20+1
00:20 < Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+1: 17 [1d20=16]
00:20 <@gamemaster> she's up
00:20 < Loric> "Adrasteia, you alright?"
00:20 * Loric looks worried
00:20 < Adrasteia> "I..I don't think so"
00:21 < Adrasteia> "Are you even real?"
00:21 < Loric> "WHAT WERE YOU THINKING GOING HERE ALONE DESPite my warning..."
00:22 <@gamemaster> Adrasteia, you can give me a wis check at -5 penalty
00:22 < Adrasteia> 1d20-1
00:22 < Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20-1: 0 [1d20=1]
00:23 <@gamemaster> you think he might be a hallucination
00:23 <@gamemaster> wishful thinking
00:23 <@gamemaster> 4) her hands are absolutely crushed
00:23 < Adrasteia> "Go away Loric"
00:23 < Loric> "...!"
00:23 * Loric is taken aback
00:23 < Loric> 1d20+3 is Adrasteia under mind control or mind affecting
00:23 < Alea> Loric, is Adrasteia under mind control or mind affecting: 12
[1d20=9]
00:23 <@gamemaster> like, without a regenerate, she probably won't be able to
even hold anything
00:24 <@gamemaster> you think she might be a bit delirious
00:24 <@gamemaster> much less, say, use a bow
00:24 < Loric> "..."
00:24 < Loric> "...we'll talk about later, it's more important to get you some
help first..."
00:24 < Loric> "ARCHERS, AIRSHIP READY, TWO MINUTES!"
00:25 < Loric> "Hmm..."
00:25 <@gamemaster> "Yes, sir"
00:25 < Loric> "So you think I'm an hallucination, eh?"
00:25 < Loric> "How can I prove that I am not?"
00:25 < Adrasteia> "You don't need to prove anything, I know you are not real"
00:26 < Loric> "..."
00:27 < Loric> "Let's try again..."
00:27 < Loric> 1d20+1 Heal
00:27 < Alea> Loric, Heal: 8 [1d20=7]
00:27 < Loric> "Argh, you need counselling...."
00:27 < Loric> "Archers, escort her out carefully!"
00:27 <@gamemaster> "Yes, sir!"
00:27 < Loric> "Carry her if needed!"
00:27 <@gamemaster> They take adrasteia to the airship, chains dangling behind her.

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Oct 15, 2014 16:37:56 GMT -6

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00:31 <@loric> Loric has offered Adrasteia a suite at the castle for recovery, do you accept?
00:31 < Adrasteia> yep
00:32 * Loric knocks on Adrasteia's door
00:32 <@loric> "Are you awake and decent?"
00:32 < Adrasteia> "Fairly"
00:32 * Loric politely enters
00:32 <@loric> "So..."
00:33 <@loric> "I've been thinking about reforming some aspects of the army and our unit."
00:33 < Adrasteia> "what an excellent idea"
00:33 <@loric> "I've been distracted these days and thought you needed rest."
00:33 < Adrasteia> "well THAT much was true"
00:34 <@loric> "I'm going to teach the troops to wield guns and also teach them demolition."
00:35 <@loric> "And also develop methods to drop heavy bombs from airships."
00:35 <@loric> "This included the spell True Strike."
00:35 < Adrasteia> "Sounds practical, although I imagine giving them silver weapons would achieve a similar result"
00:36 <@loric> "Noted."
00:36 <@loric> "I'm at loss smewhat on how to develop our group, though."
00:36 <@loric> "Should we be a fast first-strike unit or frontline?"
00:37 < Adrasteia> "fast first-strike I think"
00:37 <@loric> "I think so too."
00:37 <@loric> "Airships and Teleport."
00:37 <@loric> "How do you think we should gather intel and what kinds of targets should we go for?"
00:38 <@loric> "Grenth provides us with the occasional target, probably moreso now that we've field experience."
00:38 * Loric is strangely businesslike
00:38 < Adrasteia> "You need the people of the area on your side"
00:38 <@loric> "Oh?"
00:39 * Loric raises an eyebrow questioningly
00:39 < Adrasteia> "I can guarentee how difficult it is for someone to hide in an area unfavourable to you"
00:39 < Adrasteia> "Beyond that, I'm sure your wife is in a strong position to gather intel"
00:40 <@loric> "...oh"
00:40 <@loric> "That is great idea..."
00:40 <@loric> "Magically gathered information!"
00:40 <@loric> "I like it."
00:40 * Loric grins
00:40 <@loric> "And how should our group act on information unearthed via magic?"
00:41 < Adrasteia> "Depends on what the info is"
00:41 <@loric> "Naturally this encompasses divine means of information-acquiring as well."
00:41 < Adrasteia> "As well as who the target is"
00:42 <@loric> "For a fast-strike team, we can guess that the majority of operations would be to get somewhere fast, acquire something and get out."
00:42 < Adrasteia> "Sounds like a crime group to me"
00:43 <@loric> "Like what we did in Acervum."
00:43 <@loric> "Get in fast, acquire our target (you), get out."
00:44 < Adrasteia> "Technically, I was in a demiplane"
00:44 < Adrasteia> "If I recall"
00:44 < Adrasteia> "Although I am unsure how you were able to track me down so easily"
00:44 <@loric> "We did some aggressive diplomacy."
00:45 <@loric> "But that makes me think..."
00:45 <@loric> "How did you get there in the first place?"
00:45 < Adrasteia> "I was jumped"
00:46 < Adrasteia> "I guess it was divination magic"
00:46 < Adrasteia> "It was an exceedingly well co-ordinated assualt"
00:46 < Adrasteia> "They got in fast, acquired their target, and got out"
00:47 * Loric :S
00:47 <@loric> "I see......"
00:47 <@loric> "So they ambushed you at the Library?"
00:48 < Adrasteia> They ambushed me on the road to Acervum"
00:48 <@loric> "...ahhh"
00:48 <@loric> "Do you think we would have stood a chance were we together as a group?"
00:49 * Adrasteia snorts
00:49 < Adrasteia> "No"
00:50 * Loric nods
00:50 <@loric> "I see."
00:50 <@loric> "I need to prepare more, then."
00:51 < Adrasteia> "You should know Loric, some of the Five visited me"
00:51 <@loric> "That's all I needed to hear."
00:51 <@loric> "...oh?"
00:51 < Adrasteia> "I was a lucky girl"
00:51 <@loric> "..."
00:52 < Adrasteia> "There was a man called Dreyo"
00:53 < Adrasteia> "Also, I discovered who Dre-Ay is"
00:53 < Adrasteia> "If you recall, we believed it was the Warden"
00:54 <@loric> "Ah..."
00:54 <@loric> "I don't remember!"
00:54 <@loric> "I've had so much on my mind!"
00:54 < Adrasteia> "Turns out Dre-Ay is the leader of the Five"
00:54 < Adrasteia> "and, as it happens, my sister"
00:55 <@loric> "Wow"

00:55 <@loric> "I thoght Dreyo was a male name."
00:55 <@loric> "That's a superb disguise!"
00:56 < Adrasteia> "As a daughter of Calistria, shes going to be an issue for you Loric"
00:57 <@loric> "Oh?"
00:57 < Adrasteia> "Lets face it, you found it difficult to visit me in Calistria's own temple, can you imagine how you could handle an actual enemy"
00:57 < Adrasteia> "no pun intended"
00:57 <@loric> "Take them down fiercely with armies and magic."
00:57 <@loric> "And thus get to the bottom of this."
00:58 < Adrasteia> "Loric, you couldn't even look at her if she showed up naked"
00:58 * Loric frowns
00:58 <@loric> "This is not a joking matter!"
00:59 < Adrasteia> "Maybe not, but its still true!"
00:59 <@loric> "Of course I must take down an obvious enemy!"
01:00 < Adrasteia> "Shes my sister, shes just...misguided"
01:00 <@loric> "Then she needs to be redeemed."
01:00 <@loric> "Let's take that as our goal."
01:00 < Adrasteia> "Basically, she got dumped"
01:00 <@loric> "What does that mean?"
01:01 < Adrasteia> "She loved someone, and did the same tests I did, but with a goal"
01:01 < Adrasteia> with a different goal*
01:01 < Adrasteia> "she succeeded, and Calistria inflamed her lovers passions"
01:01 < Adrasteia> "unfortunatly, after hearing about the tests, he left"
01:02 < Adrasteia> "and she swore vengence on him and Calistria"
01:02 < Adrasteia> "This was, many, many years ago Loric"
01:03 <@loric> "How does this relate to you?"
01:03 < Adrasteia> "I'm a daughter of Calistra, she hates me as well"
01:04 < Adrasteia> "She thinks that killing enough of us will allow her to ascend"
01:04 <@loric> "Jealousy?"
01:04 <@loric> "That's... Horrible!"
01:04 * Adrasteia shrugs
01:04 < Adrasteia> "its certainly not nice"
01:05 <@loric> "Well, now she knows that you have friends by your side."
01:06 < Adrasteia> "She knew"
01:06 < Adrasteia> "She just didn't care"
01:06 < Adrasteia> "Its why im troubled you rescued me so easily"
01:06 <@loric> "She must have feared our power and thus resorted to a plot to lure you away from your friends."
01:07 < Adrasteia> "It was Grenth that told me to go to that town by the way"
01:07 <@loric> "Alone?"
01:07 < Adrasteia> "He didn't say alone"
01:08 < Adrasteia> "He didn't say with someone"
01:08 < Adrasteia> "He told me the information and I left"
01:08 < Adrasteia> "I think its more likely that I am being tracked somehow"
01:08 * Loric sighs
01:09 <@loric> "And that led you being beaten up and to bedrest..."
01:09 < Adrasteia> "and that it was an opportunistic snatch"
01:09 <@loric> "Hopefully we can keep you safe from now on."
01:09 <@loric> "Oh yes, the enchantments."
01:10 <@loric> "We should try to have them removed again."
01:10 <@loric> "Who knows if further ones can be lifted!"
01:10 < Adrasteia> "They can only be removed with the death of one of the Five"
01:10 < Adrasteia> "well, most of them"
01:11 <@loric> "Then we need to kill and raise your sister to remove all the curses."
01:11 < Adrasteia> "That seems likely"
01:11 <@loric> "I suggest you coordinate with Grenth about the Dispel..."
01:12 <@loric> "We should start scrying on your sister daily."
01:12 < Adrasteia> "I did, just before I left"
01:12 <@loric> "It's a small chance but better than none, the dispel."
01:12 < Adrasteia> "Don't get someone close to you to scry her"
01:13 <@loric> "Why?"
01:13 < Adrasteia> "Could she trace it?"
01:14 <@loric> "Yes, but it would require a combination of arcane and divine spells."
01:14 < Adrasteia> "Which I'm sure she has with the Five at her disposal"
01:15 <@loric> "Ugh..."
01:16 <@loric> "Well, there are methods to circumvent the danger."
01:16 <@loric> "Like Augury."
01:16 < Adrasteia> "I'll spend time with my mother, see if I can learn something"
01:16 <@loric> "That's a good idea."
01:16 < Adrasteia> "I want to visit her Realm someday"
01:16 <@loric> "I'll concentrate on the wed--"
01:17 <@loric> "Eh?"
01:17 <@loric> "Maelstrom?"
01:17 <@loric> "Ahhh... Elysium..."
01:17 < Adrasteia> "lysium"
01:17 < Adrasteia> oops
01:18 <@loric> "I'd actually like to visit Elysium."
01:19 < Adrasteia> "I bet you would"
01:20 < Adrasteia> "Does Miyamora know her boyfriend wants to visit Calistra's realm"
01:20 <@loric> "Oh, I have no idea about Calistria's Realm. After the temple visit I think I would just be teased to death there."
01:21 <@loric> "But Elysium in itself could be beautiful..."
01:21 < Adrasteia> "I would imagine so"
01:21 < Adrasteia> "Elysium is the plane of love"
01:21 < Adrasteia> "sounds like a honeymoon destination right Loric?"
01:21 * Loric scratches his chin
01:22 <@loric> "That is actually a decent idea."
01:22 <@loric> "I'll have to ask Miya."
01:22 < Adrasteia> "Ah, pass on my apologies regarding that dress she gave me"
01:22 <@loric> "Oh, it's alright."
01:22 < Adrasteia> "my captors were not gentle with it"
01:22 <@loric> "She can conjure dresses out of thin air!"
01:23 < Adrasteia> "Speaking of, I'm going to need those clothes back"
01:23 < Adrasteia> (I am wrapped in a sheet)
01:23 <@loric> "Certainly. You've suffered enough of late..."
01:24 <@loric> ((no you aren't; you have a night dress or pajamas))
01:24 <@loric> ((else I'll get a Wish to make it so))
01:24 <@loric> "You must ask Miya for them though, I have no idea where she put them."
01:25 < Adrasteia> "Ah, I'll go talk to her now then:
01:25 <@loric> "But on the whole, I'm glad you seem to be better..."
01:25 <@loric> "I'll get back to research and organization, if you need anything don't hesitate to ask me or Miya"
01:26 <@loric> "To be honest..."
01:26 < Adrasteia> (I'm wearing a chemise)
01:26 <@loric> "I intended to scold you for going off to be ambushed alone but I guess you've had too much of punishment already, being bedridden."
01:27 < Adrasteia> (HA NICE PUN)
01:27 < Adrasteia> "I wouldn't call it a punishment exactly, its nice lying in bed all day"
01:27 <@loric> "I don't want to put any more stress on you, take your time resting."
01:28 <@loric> "In fact, I prefer it when you are here and not by the temple."
01:28 <@loric> "The castle is a much safer place."
01:28 <@loric> "But now I'm rambling again, I really must be off now."
01:28 < Adrasteia> "can you send in that really hot looking healer before you go?"
01:28 * Adrasteia smirks
01:29 <@loric> "Alas I don't know the staff, but you should call a page."
01:29 <@loric> "They know everyone."
01:29 <@loric> "But see you."
01:29 < Adrasteia> "also sending in Miyamora might be an excellent idea, unless you want me running around the castle in my nightwear"
01:29 * Loric hurriedly leaves

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Nov 17, 2014 10:22:56 GMT -6

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16:29 * Loric is wearing his full armor set, clanking towards Miya's room in the castle
16:29 * Loric knocks loudly on Miya's door
16:29 < Loric> "Hi, it's me! may I come in?"
16:29 <@miyamora> "Y-..yes
16:29 <@miyamora> "
16:30 * Loric enters briskly
16:30 * Miyamora is holding a few letters, and looks a bit stunned
16:31 < Loric> "Correspondence, huh?"
16:31 <@miyamora> "... troubles back home..."
16:32 * Loric sits onto the pink sofa, his armor causing him to sink visibly
16:32 <@miyamora> "I might need to return to Callipelu, soon"
16:32 * Loric furrows his eyebrows
16:32 < Loric> "Trouble...?"
16:32 < Loric> "That's not fair, first the completely unexpected reassignment of me to north and now this!"
16:33 < Loric> "It's almost if they want to keep us separate........"
16:33 <@miyamora> "You're headed north?"
16:33 <@miyamora> "when?"
16:34 < Loric> "...!"
16:34 * Loric inhales sharply
16:34 < Loric> "You haven't heard?!"
16:34 <@miyamora> "No, not yet... what happened?"
16:34 < Loric> "After the catastrophe in Acervum, Empire is reassigning my unit to the north to protect mines"
16:35 < Loric> "I think this is just to get us out of here for the time being."
16:35 * Miyamora pulls out some notes
16:35 <@miyamora> "which one?"
16:35 < Loric> "Apparently there was civil unrest the evening we were there. I suspect we were framed and Adrasteia's kidnapping was a scheme
set up by the same party who caused the unrest."
16:35 < Loric> "Err....."
16:36 * Loric tries hard to remember the name
16:36 < Loric> "It was an adamantium mine..."
16:36 < Loric> "In a giant territory...
16:36 < Loric> "...Mountain Mining Camp III"
16:36 <@miyamora> "Oh, that one"
16:37 <@miyamora> "A small, but significant, amount of the Empire's might comes from that camp..."
16:37 <@miyamora> "And I had heard about unrest in Acervum... just not that part of it..."
16:38 < Loric> "Hmph. I'm starting to question the competence of local leaders around the empire."
16:38 < Loric> "Incompetence in the army and now in the city-states as well..."
16:39 <@miyamora> "..."
16:39 < Loric> "Oh well, I'm sure during the time in the mines I'll be able to teach the soldiers how to use gunpowder..."
16:40 < Loric> "But err, you said there were problems back in Callipelu...?"
16:40 * Loric looks concerned
16:40 <@miyamora> "The loremasters think a powerful dragon will soon awaken"
16:41 <@miyamora> "It is one that has often devestated countries before... and will do so again"
16:41 <@miyamora> "Their predictions got out... and the people are panicking
16:41 < Loric> "Which type of a dragon?"
16:41 <@miyamora> Everyone is fortifying the place, but..."
16:41 <@miyamora> "One only scarecly seen"
16:42 < Loric> "Hm."
16:42 < Loric> "We could ask Bonum for resources and blow it up while it's sleeping."
16:42 <@miyamora> "It's powers are unknown beyond... legends say it is death incarnate"
16:42 <@miyamora> "We don't know where it is"
16:43 < Loric> "Hm. Hm Hm."
16:43 < Loric> "And randomly nuking the country is a bad idea..."
16:43 <@miyamora> "Y-yes. It is."
16:43 < Loric> "Perhaps evacuate the citizens first and nuke then?"
16:43 <@miyamora> "I will need to return soon to help--"
16:44 <@miyamora> "No, we are NOT going to blow up anything. Back home, they're trying to PREVENT anything from being destroyed."
16:45 < Loric> "What sort of a timeframe are we talking about for its waking?"
16:45 < Loric> "Is there time to Legend Lore about the dragon's sleeping place?"
16:46 <@miyamora> "Probably this year. We don't know when."
16:47 < Loric> "Hm. At worst three months for Legend Lore..."
16:48 <@miyamora> "The court mages are already working on what divinations they can"
16:48 < Loric> "Have they begun on means to slay it?"
16:49 <@miyamora> "Can anyone be ready for a dragon? Callipelu is taking what preparations it can. But that is all we can do for now..."
16:50 < Loric> "The first idea that came to my mind was to open a gate to the positive or negative energy plane next to it, if it cannot be pushed thru it and be killed with the energies."
16:50 < Loric> "The second approach was a mountain of gunpowder but that might not succeed were it immune to fire..."
16:50 <@miyamora> "Gate? Callipelu does not have that type of resources yet..."
16:50 < Loric> "But that does indeed sound like a mighty problem..."
16:50 <@miyamora> "Mountain of gunpowder? And how would we get that much?"
16:50 < Loric> "Oh I'm sure we can get help from the Emperor."
16:51 <@miyamora> "Just... How about ---"

16:51 <@gamemaster> with that, three spectral being appear
16:51 < Loric> "WHAAAT?"
16:52 * Loric moves next to Miyamora and draws his shield
16:52 <@spectral_One> "Hail, Miyamora, great wizard of Callipelu."
16:52 <@spectral_Two> "Hail, Miyamora, queen of Callipelu"
16:52 * Loric is eyeing the spectrals suspiciously
16:52 <@spectral_Three> "Hail, Miyamora, who shall be Empress of All Materium
hereafter..."
16:53 <@miyamora> "... what do you mean?"
16:53 <@miyamora> the spectrals speak as one: "Let us now show you what remains
after the dragon woke not ten hours ago..."
16:53 <@miyamora> they show you a devastated waste, a crater-pocked land
16:53 < Loric> "MINUS TEN?"
16:54 <@miyamora> A few villages yet remain
16:54 <@miyamora> but they are struggling
16:54 <@miyamora> Miyamora sinks back onto her chair, staring numbly
16:55 <@miyamora> the spectral beings vanish
16:55 <@miyamora> "... no..."
16:56 * Loric hurries to comfort Miya while casting Detect Magic to notice any residual auras
16:57 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+8+1d6: 21 arcana [1d20=9; 1d6=4]
16:58 <@miyamora> you sense an array of dim auras remaining
16:59 < Loric> "They seem to have left..."
16:59 <@miyamora> "..."
16:59 * Miyamora sobs
16:59 < Loric> "Such inconsiderate doomsayers!"
16:59 <@miyamora> also, Loric, make a will save
17:00 < Alea> Loric, (+4 if charm or figment): 26 [1d20=15]
17:01 < Loric> "Hey... That might be not true..."
17:01 <@miyamora> you PARTICULARLY noticed the part of Miya eventually becoming Empress of All Materium
17:01 < Loric> "And even if it is, there's still a chance to undo it with a Miracle..."
17:02 <@miyamora> "... I need to return immediately..."
17:02 <@miyamora> "I need to help rebuild..."
17:02 < Loric> Loric consciously refuses to disbelieve it
17:02 < Loric> *believe
17:02 < Loric> "But, but!"
17:02 <@miyamora> "This just arrived... a scrying orb, of sorts, so we can talk..."
17:02 < Loric> "We've been together only a few--"
17:03 <@miyamora> "I need to help what's left of my people..."
17:03 < Loric> "......"
17:03 < Loric> "I'd wish for nothing else but to go north with you..."
17:04 <@miyamora> "As do I... but if I am the only one left who can rule Callipelu... I must protect my people first."
17:04 < Loric> "But this orb is obviously a gift from the Emperor to keep me in the army..."
17:04 < Loric> "Hm, perhaps having a Simulacrum on throne instead is not an option."
17:05 < Loric> "Frankly, this is too much for me to process right now."
17:05 <@miyamora> "No, I must go there... may we meet again, soon."
17:05 < Loric> "But whatever has actually happened in the north, don't hesitate to ask me for advice."
17:06 < Loric> "And if you find out where the dragon is, I'll come with the army to bring it down."
17:07 < Loric> "BUT!"
17:07 <@miyamora> "Thank you..."
17:07 < Loric> "What about our wedding?!?"
17:07 * Loric appears horrified
17:08 <@miyamora> "We will have to delay our plans, it seems."
17:08 * Loric heavily sighs
17:08 < Loric> "Delays after delays!"
17:09 < Loric> ...Are there two orbs?"
17:09 * Loric turns his attention to the orb as a distraction
17:09 <@miyamora> "yes, two"
17:09 <@miyamora> "Just speak into it, and they will carry your voice."
17:10 <@miyamora> "And then we will see each other"
17:10 < Loric> "Do spells function through it?"
17:11 <@miyamora> "no"
17:12 < Loric> "Alright, this will prevent me from becoming sick for being separated from you..."
17:12 <@miyamora> "I need to pack..."
17:12 < Loric> "I'll begin research immediately on who those spectres were and keep you informed."
17:12 <@miyamora> "Just... I think I need some time alone, now..."
17:13 < Loric> "Alright, I'll leave you here. But don't leave to north without me seeing you off, please...."
17:13 * Loric sighs and starts leaving
17:13 <@miyamora> Loric, perception check
17:13 < Alea> Loric, huh?: 2 [1d20=1]
17:14 <@miyamora> okay, you just bump into a page as you leave
17:14 <@miyamora> causing him to drop a few papers
17:14 < Loric> "Argh!
17:14 <@page> "oh, sorry, m'lord!"
17:14 < Loric> he drops a few pages
17:14 < Loric> "It's okay, I'm just not paying attention."
17:14 < Loric> "She wishes to be alone."
17:15 < Loric> "Don't bother her for long."
17:15 <@page> "But I have important papers she needs to see."
17:15 < Loric> "Sure, sure... Just don't stay long."
17:16 <@page> he starts picking up papers...
17:16 <@page> another perception
17:17 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+1: 12 [1d20=11]
17:18 <@page> you hear him whisper "a country... destroyed... how?"
17:18 <@page> as he picks up one page
17:18 < Loric> "You shouldn't eavesdrop."
17:18 < Loric> "And that's not even confirmed yet."
17:18 <@page> "What, what?"
17:19 <@page> "That's just what these papers say."
17:19 <@page> "Ah, sounds like you already knew, though"
17:19 < Loric> "Great, what we needed just now was another country destroyed."
17:19 <@page> "M'lord."
17:19 <@page> he bows and goes into the room
17:20 <@page> and you might see him exit soon after
17:20 < Loric> "Hm. Hopefully Acervum and not Callipelu..."

17:20 <@page> anywy, I looked over a few things and Loric has temporarily lost
Peace of Mind
17:20 * Loric leaves for his room to do research
17:20 <@page> so no more +4 vs charm/figment until you figure out why/atone
17:20 < Loric> oh certainly
17:21 < Loric> no peace since Adrasteia
17:21 < Loric> Loric thinks it's due to his rashness at Acervum
17:21 < Loric> and gets an Atonement at the temple
17:21 < Loric> not putting much thought into it

17:22 <@priestofiomedae> "That's... odd... the spell will not come to me... The others, easily, but not this one..."
17:23 * Loric glances upwards and curses Calistria to the depths of Abyss in Draconic
17:23 <@priestofiomedae> you hear a whispering voice, "She had nothing to do with this..."
17:28 < Loric> ((OOC it's probably me carrying nude Adrasteia))
17:28 <@priestofiomedae> no
17:28 <@priestofiomedae> NOPE
17:29 < Loric> "I understand the oath clearly! To value Miya over anyone else."
17:30 <@whisperingvoice> "That is what it literally denotes. You have forgotten the purpose of it, the meaning of the existence of the oath."
17:31 < Loric> "Huh, alright..."
17:31 <@whisperingvoice> "Long ago, when you first sought to become a paladin, you knew, barely..."
17:31 * Loric appears confused and submitting
17:32 <@whisperingvoice> "you knew that the purpose of it is that life does not revolve around any one person..."
17:32 <@whisperingvoice> "you forgot that, as you have..."
17:32 <@whisperingvoice> "as you have forgotten that the numberless hordes of evil are the most pressing concern"
17:32 <@whisperingvoice> "Just earlier, you assumed..."
17:33 <@whisperingvoice> "you assumed things were about only you and Miyamora... and you have been for some time."
17:33 <@whisperingvoice> "Our mutual master sent me to remind you of what that oath means..."
17:33 < Loric> "AHA!"
17:33 < Loric> "That's it!"
17:33 <@whisperingvoice> "Now, work to better yourself... and your adherence to it..."
17:34 <@whisperingvoice> "And in time, it may be restored."
17:34 < Loric> "I must seek to combat all evil alongside her."
17:34 < Loric> "So my attention is not split between seeking her and opposing evil!"
17:34 <@whisperingvoice> though the voice does not speak, you can FEEL the silence from it
17:34 < Loric> "Excellent, thank you..."
17:35 <@whisperingvoice> "... that's not what I meant..."
17:36 * Loric starts to negotiate with the priest about the Atonement again
17:37 <@priestofiomedae> "Return when you learn to view only the needs of the world, not just those you see. I suggest you meditate on it daily."
17:38 * Loric sighs
17:38 < Loric> "Very well."
17:38 * Loric turns and leaves the Temple
17:38 < Loric> "...Lesser Wish..."

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Nov 17, 2014 10:23:45 GMT -6

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Post by agape on Nov 17, 2014 10:23:45 GMT -6

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17:53 < Loric> Loric casts a spell to loan info from other libraries of the world
17:53 < Loric> that's the highest I can get atm
17:53 <@gamemaster> with 40, you notice one brief line...
17:55 <@gamemaster> "Some of histories greatest villains have indicated in
journals or to what few friends they had that survived that
spectral beings have appeared to them or their friends and
family and named one of them by three titles; one they had,
one they did not know they had, and one they inevitably
acquired."
17:56 * Loric scribbles a note on the book's margin: FATE, and closes the book

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 4, 2015 12:11:04 GMT -6

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Post by ginganinja on Jan 4, 2015 12:11:04 GMT -6

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Adrasteia and her Legendary Item

Session Start: Mon Jan 05 06:11:57 2015
Session Ident: #legendaryitem
03[06:11] * Now talking in #legendaryitem
03[06:11] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #legendaryitem
03[06:12] * Aura_Guardian is now known as FrostboundMaster
03[06:12] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[06:13] <@frostboundmaster> okay, at the Temple, a priest informs you that they just got word that after hours, Calistria wants to speak with you
[06:13] <@frostboundmaster> A full appearance and everything
01[06:13] <Adrasteia> awesome
01[06:13] <Adrasteia> I'll go see her
[06:13] <@frostboundmaster> "Good evening Adrasteia."
01[06:14] <Adrasteia> "Good Evening"
[06:15] <@frostboundmaster> "The time has come to unlock part of the necklace's powers... because I have a task I need you to fulfill for me."
06[06:16] * Adrasteia looks curious (since she likely didnt realise the necklace had further powers)
01[06:16] <Adrasteia> "What task might that be?"
[06:16] <@frostboundmaster> Legendary Item get
01[06:16] <Adrasteia> yay
[06:17] <@frostboundmaster> "A group of succubi and incubi took over a brothel that had earned my favor, and enslaved those within"
[06:17] <@frostboundmaster> "I wish you to slay the monsters there"
01[06:17] <Adrasteia> "All on my lonesome?"
[06:17] <@frostboundmaster> "A sorceress owes me a favor, and she'll be here soon"
01[06:18] <Adrasteia> "That sounds...reasonable"
[06:18] <@frostboundmaster> "She will provide minor assistance, but will not directly intervene, save for teleporting you to there and back."
[06:18] <@frostboundmaster> "This is your time to shine."
[06:18] <@frostboundmaster> "Ah, but you remember the drill for my tests, I hope?"
06[06:19] * Adrasteia looks puzzled
01[06:19] <Adrasteia> "yes but I...OH"
01[06:19] <Adrasteia> "You want me to do it naked?"
[06:19] <@frostboundmaster> "You will bring your weapons and the necklace I gave you. Nothing else."
[06:19] <@frostboundmaster> "It's in a tropical area"
[06:20] <@frostboundmaster> "One of the last such areas. Elven lands are quite warm."
01[06:20] <Adrasteia> "Well that gives me the opportunity to work on my tan..."
01[06:20] <Adrasteia> "I'll do as you request"
[06:22] <@frostboundmaster> the sorceress arrives
[06:23] <@frostboundmaster> and teleports you once you're undressed
01[06:23] <Adrasteia> yep, I get undressed
[06:23] <@frostboundmaster> "want me to cast invisibility or something on you when you go in there?"
01[06:23] <Adrasteia> "If you could that would be most welcome"
[06:24] <@frostboundmaster> "I'll watch as I can, to rescue you if things go badly. Here you go."
01[06:24] <Adrasteia> "Thank you"
[06:24] <@frostboundmaster> you're invisible until you attack. Go, stealth checks and perception
01[06:25] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13 Perception
[06:25] <Alea> Adrasteia, Perception: 17 [1d20=4]
01[06:25] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14 Stealth
[06:25] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 22 [1d20=8]
01[06:26] <Adrasteia> I can roll twice on stealth checks and take the best result
01[06:26] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14 Stealth
[06:26] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 18 [1d20=4]
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> +20 for invis
01[06:26] <Adrasteia> so 42
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+21 perception
[06:26] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, perception: 22 [1d20=1]
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> oh, wait, not a chance
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> okay, you get a drop on two incubi
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> they aren't aware you're there
01[06:26] <Adrasteia> awesome
[06:26] <@frostboundmaster> his darkly handsome humanoid's batlike wings, curving horns, and bestial legs betray his demonic origin.
01[06:27] <Adrasteia> I'll snipe one of them
[06:27] <@frostboundmaster> bane? judgment?
01[06:27] <Adrasteia> oh
01[06:27] <Adrasteia> yes I'll cast those
[06:27] <@frostboundmaster> with bane, only a nat one misses
[06:27] <@frostboundmaster> roll
[06:28] <@frostboundmaster> (well, bane and flat-footed)
01[06:28] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[06:28] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 21 [1d20=1]
01[06:28] <Adrasteia> heh
01[06:28] <Adrasteia> you jinxed it
[06:28] <@frostboundmaster> MP for another action?
[06:29] <@frostboundmaster> or hero point reroll?
01[06:29] <Adrasteia> I'll HP reroll
01[06:29] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[06:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 37 [1d20=17]
01[06:29] <Adrasteia> much better
[06:29] <@frostboundmaster> hit, roll damage
01[06:29] <Adrasteia> 1d8+13+2d6
[06:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d8+13+2d6: 21 [1d8=1; 2d6=6,1]
[06:29] <@frostboundmaster> 55/76
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> ok
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> do I get a full attack
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> wait
[06:30] <@frostboundmaster> MP for another action, if you want
[06:30] <@frostboundmaster> otherwise, initiative
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> I can make a stealth check
[06:30] <@frostboundmaster> ah, true
[06:30] <@frostboundmaster> but no longer invis
[06:30] <@frostboundmaster> and -20 to hide
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[06:30] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 28 [1d20=16]
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> 14*
01[06:30] <Adrasteia> so 30
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> 10 after the -20 penalty, I think?
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> they spot you
01[06:31] <Adrasteia> no penalty
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> no?
01[06:31] <Adrasteia> Snipers Riposte
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> oh, okay
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> 2#1d20+21 perception
[06:31] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, perception: 36 [1d20=15], 24 [1d20=3]
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> one of them spots you!
01[06:31] <Adrasteia> damn
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+2 init
[06:31] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, init: 8 [1d20=6]
01[06:31] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12 init
[06:31] <Alea> Adrasteia, init: 20 [1d20=8]
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> 1d2 where 1 = damaged
[06:31] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, where 1 = damaged: 2 [1d2=2]
[06:31] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+2 init
[06:31] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, init: 21 [1d20=19]
01[06:32] <Adrasteia> I'll full attack
01[06:32] <Adrasteia> wait 1 beat my init
[06:32] <@frostboundmaster> it's the one that spotted you
01[06:32] <Adrasteia> ok
[06:32] <@frostboundmaster> " Yet whereas succubi are subtle and methodical about using their charms to cause ruin, the typical incubus is forthright and forceful about his insatiable desires."
[06:32] <@frostboundmaster> hmm
[06:33] <@frostboundmaster> Suggestion: "Bend over, mortal"
[06:33] <@frostboundmaster> will save
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> 1d20+8
[06:34] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+8: 13 [1d20=5]
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> hmm
[06:34] <@frostboundmaster> only +8?
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> I'll surge that
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> yes
[06:34] <@frostboundmaster> it's enchantment
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> but I can roll twice
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> o
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> +2 to that then
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> so 15
[06:34] <@frostboundmaster> roll twice, I feel
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> and I can roll twice
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> oh
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> legendary item
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> +2
[06:34] <@frostboundmaster> so 17?
01[06:34] <Adrasteia> on top of this
[06:34] <@frostboundmaster> made it
01[06:35] <Adrasteia> "Nop"
[06:35] <@frostboundmaster> your turn
01[06:35] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+20
[06:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+20: 27 [1d20=7], 37 [1d20=17], 25 [1d20=5]
[06:35] <@frostboundmaster> injured one is still flat-foote... all hit
01[06:35] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15
[06:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15: 25 [1d20=10]
[06:35] <@frostboundmaster> what was that fourth one?
01[06:35] <Adrasteia> 4#1d8+13+2d6
[06:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, 4#1d8+13+2d6: 30 [1d8=7; 2d6=5,5], 22 [1d8=2; 2d6=5,2], 26 [1d8=1; 2d6=6,6], 26 [1d8=8; 2d6=3,2]
[06:35] <@frostboundmaster> oh, the iterative
[06:36] <@frostboundmaster> third kills it
01[06:36] <Adrasteia> remaining attacks on the other one
[06:36] <@frostboundmaster> fourth arrow wounds the one that tried to suggestion you
01[06:36] <Adrasteia> amazing init + Distant Barrage
[06:36] <@frostboundmaster> wait, doesn't kill it, but you can execute it
[06:36] <@frostboundmaster> after the fight
01[06:36] <Adrasteia> ok
01[06:36] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20 Amazing Init
[06:36] <Alea> Adrasteia, Amazing Init: 32 [1d20=12]
[06:37] <@frostboundmaster> 50/76, roll damage
01[06:37] <Adrasteia> 1d20+22 Distant Barrage
[06:37] <Alea> Adrasteia, Distant Barrage: 30 [1d20=8]
[06:37] <@frostboundmaster> 20/76, then
[06:37] <@frostboundmaster> he goes
01[06:37] <Adrasteia> 2#1d8+13+2d6
[06:37] <Alea> Adrasteia, 2#1d8+13+2d6: 23 [1d8=7; 2d6=2,1], 27 [1d8=3; 2d6=6,5]
[06:37] <@frostboundmaster> he teleports out of there
01[06:37] <Adrasteia> damn
[06:37] <@frostboundmaster> you here a whispering voice, "He is not permitted to leave... the succubus forbids him."
[06:38] <@frostboundmaster> "he is still around"
01[06:38] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[06:38] <@frostboundmaster> it's the sorceress's voice
01[06:38] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13 Perception
[06:38] <Alea> Adrasteia, Perception: 26 [1d20=13]
[06:38] <@frostboundmaster> "our patron explained this to me. return that I may refresh your invisibility"
01[06:38] <Adrasteia> "O.k"
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> she makes you invisible again
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> stealth?
01[06:39] <Adrasteia> (we might need to pause this for a second, I still need breakfast)
01[06:39] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14 stealth
[06:39] <Alea> Adrasteia, stealth: 33 [1d20=19]
01[06:39] <Adrasteia> +20
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> okay...
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> 1d2
[06:39] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, 1d2: 2 [1d2=2]
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> you get the drop on the injured succubus
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> *injured incubus
[06:39] <@frostboundmaster> and an uninjured succubus
[06:40] <@frostboundmaster> kill
01[06:40] <Adrasteia> I'll full attack
01[06:40] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+20
[06:40] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+20: 28 [1d20=8], 33 [1d20=13], 27 [1d20=7]
01[06:40] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15
[06:40] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15: 33 [1d20=18]
[06:40] <@frostboundmaster> surprise round first?
01[06:40] <Adrasteia> oh true
01[06:40] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[06:40] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 29 [1d20=9]
[06:41] <@frostboundmaster> damage against the incubus, I take it?
01[06:41] <Adrasteia> 1d8+13+2d6
[06:41] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d8+13+2d6: 20 [1d8=2; 2d6=1,4]
01[06:41] <Adrasteia> yep
01[06:41] <Adrasteia> now damage on my full attack
01[06:41] <Adrasteia> 4#1d8+13+2d6
[06:41] <Alea> Adrasteia, 4#1d8+13+2d6: 28 [1d8=5; 2d6=6,4], 26 [1d8=4; 2d6=6,3], 27 [1d8=3; 2d6=6,5], 18 [1d8=3; 2d6=1,1]
[06:41] <@frostboundmaster> the 20 damage drops him to staggered
[06:41] <@frostboundmaster> full attack the incubus or the succubus?
01[06:41] <Adrasteia> succubus
[06:42] <@frostboundmaster> right, what was stealth for sniping?
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> amazing init for extra action
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> oh
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14
[06:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+14: 25 [1d20=11]
[06:42] <@frostboundmaster> ah, okay
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20 Amazing Init
[06:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, Amazing Init: 29 [1d20=9]
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+22 Distant Barrage
[06:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, Distant Barrage: 37 [1d20=15]
[06:42] <@frostboundmaster> okay, but initiatives time, I think...
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> 2#1d8+13+2d6
[06:42] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+3 succubus; 1d20+2 incubus
[06:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, 2#1d8+13+2d6: 26 [1d8=2; 2d6=5,6], 23 [1d8=2; 2d6=5,3]
[06:42] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, succubus: 18 [1d20=15]; incubus: 18 [1d20=16]
01[06:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12 Init
[06:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, Init: 25 [1d20=13]
[06:42] <@frostboundmaster> okay
[06:43] <@frostboundmaster> both dropped
[06:43] <@frostboundmaster> execute them...
01[06:43] <Adrasteia> sure
[06:43] <@frostboundmaster> whispering voice
[06:43] <@frostboundmaster> "One more remains... return for another invisibility spell, please."
01[06:43] <Adrasteia> I do so
[06:43] <@frostboundmaster> perception and stealth
01[06:44] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13 Per
[06:44] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 33 [1d20=20]
01[06:44] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14 Stealth
[06:44] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 25 [1d20=11]
[06:44] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+16 stealth
[06:44] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, stealth: 22 [1d20=6]
[06:44] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+23 perception
[06:44] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, perception: 41 [1d20=18]
[06:44] <@frostboundmaster> and now...
[06:44] <@frostboundmaster> 3d10 minutes
[06:44] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, minutes: 11 [3d10=4,2,5]
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> before finding the advanced succubus
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> does she see me through invis
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> you find the prisoners
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> with the +20 bonus
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> release them now or no?
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> release them
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> okay
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> invis wears off
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> yep
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> I can recast it on myself
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> just as you were going to fight the succubus
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> later
[06:45] <@frostboundmaster> oh, you can cast that?
01[06:45] <Adrasteia> yep
[06:46] <@frostboundmaster> well, then
[06:46] <@frostboundmaster> surprise round
01[06:46] <Adrasteia> for her or me?
[06:46] <@frostboundmaster> you
01[06:46] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[06:46] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 40 [1d20=20]
01[06:46] <Adrasteia> lol
01[06:46] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20 confirm
[06:46] <Alea> Adrasteia, confirm: 23 [1d20=3]
01[06:46] <Adrasteia> can I surge that
[06:47] <@frostboundmaster> confirms with flat-flooted
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> o nice
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> 3d8+13+2d6
[06:47] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3d8+13+2d6: 32 [3d8=2,8,1; 2d6=4,4]
[06:47] <@frostboundmaster> 1d20+23 perception; 1d20+5 init
[06:47] <Alea> FrostboundMaster, perception: 43 [1d20=20]; init: 22 [1d20=17]
[06:47] <@frostboundmaster> 52 hp left
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> init
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> 1d2012
[06:47] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d2012: 2011 [1d2012=2011]
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[06:47] <@frostboundmaster> lol
[06:47] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 18 [1d20=6]
01[06:47] <Adrasteia> ok she goes first
[06:48] <@frostboundmaster> Suggestion: "Stop fighting and do as I say!"
[06:48] <@frostboundmaster> will save
01[06:48] <Adrasteia> 1d20+8+2+2
[06:48] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+8+2+2: 17 [1d20=5]
01[06:48] <Adrasteia> I can roll twice
[06:48] <@frostboundmaster> do so
01[06:49] <Adrasteia> 1d20+2+2+8
[06:49] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+2+2+8: 28 [1d20=16]
01[06:49] <Adrasteia> "I don't think so"
[06:49] <@frostboundmaster> made it
01[06:49] <Adrasteia> ATTACK
[06:49] <@frostboundmaster> "Slippery mind, aren't you?
01[06:49] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+20
[06:49] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+20: 23 [1d20=3], 38 [1d20=18], 28 [1d20=8]
01[06:49] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15
[06:49] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15: 34 [1d20=19]
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> mis hit hit
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> hit
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> surge first
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[06:50] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> hit
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> amazing init
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[06:50] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 39 [1d20=19]
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> hit
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> 1d20+22 distant
[06:50] <Alea> Adrasteia, distant: 38 [1d20=16]
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> hit
[06:50] <@frostboundmaster> dead
01[06:50] <Adrasteia> 6#1d8+13+2d6
[06:50] <Alea> Adrasteia, 6#1d8+13+2d6: 25 [1d8=8; 2d6=3,1], 26 [1d8=4; 2d6=5,4], 20 [1d8=1; 2d6=2,4], 30 [1d8=5; 2d6=6,6], 27 [1d8=7; 2d6=1,6], 23 [1d8=2; 2d6=2,6]
01[06:51] <Adrasteia> brk breakfast
[06:51] <@frostboundmaster> kk
[06:51] <@frostboundmaster> the voice: "it is done, return to me so that I can bring us back to the temple."
[06:52] <@frostboundmaster> and the prisoners start thanking you... one kisses at your feet, some of them are hugging each other, one wants to kiss your hand
01[06:52] <Adrasteia> how nice of them
01[06:53] <Adrasteia> I return to the sorceress
01[06:53] <Adrasteia> taking prisonors with obv
[06:53] <@frostboundmaster> she teleports you back
[06:53] <@frostboundmaster> but does NOT teleport the prisoners back
01[06:53] <Adrasteia> o
[06:53] <@frostboundmaster> they have a brothel to rebuild
01[06:53] <Adrasteia> o true
[06:54] <@frostboundmaster> Calistria: "Well done. You have earned this boon..."
[06:54] <@frostboundmaster> item becomes more powerful
[06:54] <@frostboundmaster> +1 Competence on Stealth, Bluff, Perception, and Sense Motive, +1 Natural Armor per two mythic tiers
01[06:54] <Adrasteia> awesome
[06:55] <@frostboundmaster> "Two more tasks I will ask of you to unlock the full power of my gift."
[06:55] <@frostboundmaster> "But not tonight."
01[06:55] <Adrasteia> "I understand"
01[06:55] <Adrasteia> "I'll return"
[06:55] <@frostboundmaster> "Go ahead and dress, unless you want to show off for one of my priests on the walk back to your room"
[06:55] <@frostboundmaster> she departs
[06:55] <@frostboundmaster> fades, etc.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 7, 2015 13:57:05 GMT -6

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Post by temperantia on Jan 7, 2015 13:57:05 GMT -6

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13:47 GameMaster okay, so while researching the spell, you run into a familiar face - Rusko Splendentium
13:48 Oros (I forget who that is)
13:48 GameMaster (Loric's younger sister)
13:48 Oros (oh!)
13:49 Oros looks up from a book, "Hello there, uh... Loric's sister!"
13:49 GameMaster "Rusko"
13:49 GameMaster "Been a while."
13:49 Oros "Ah yes!"
13:50 GameMaster "So, what research are you here for?"
13:50 GameMaster "Spells? History? Local stuff?"
13:50 GameMaster "Something else?"
13:50 Oros "I've been thinking on something that may fall into both the first two."
13:50 GameMaster "Oh?"
13:50 Oros "I'm surprised no one in our heritages has studied how to unlock draconic power."
13:51 GameMaster "Hm... I think some scholars researched that a couple thousand years ago."
13:51 Oros "So, I am convinced there must be research done somewhere in these halls."
13:51 GameMaster "They didn't get very far, but I should be able to find the book on them."
13:51 Oros "Hm, sounds like an excellent start."
13:51 GameMaster she leaves, and returns...
13:51 GameMaster 2d4
13:51 Alea GameMaster, 2d4: 3 [2d4=1,2]
13:51 GameMaster 3 minutes later with the book
13:52 GameMaster "It only describes what they tried, but it should be enough to give you a start on the research. Your table is over there."
13:52 Oros "I'll take this and some tomes about dragons, well-read by me but useful notes nonetheless."
13:53 Oros hands Rusko a list of three titles he has written down
13:53 GameMaster "I'll go find those, then."
13:53 GameMaster she returns...
13:53 GameMaster 4d4
13:54 Alea GameMaster, 4d4: 12 [4d4=4,2,2,4]
13:54 GameMaster 12 minutes later with them
13:54 GameMaster "Sorry, but one of them was misshelved. Here they are."
13:54 Oros "Thank you, Rusko. You're near Nethys' daughter in terms of proficiency and knowledge."
13:55 Oros sits down at his table with the books, already entranced in them
13:55 GameMaster she leaves

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 7, 2015 15:02:58 GMT -6

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Post by agape on Jan 7, 2015 15:02:58 GMT -6

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22:28 * Loric says the command word to call Miyamora with the crystal ball, in his chamber in Ironhelm
22:29 <@gamemaster> "Ah, Loric! How are you?"
22:29 < Loric> "Physically fine..."
22:29 < Loric> "But time flies past! I'm really sorry that I haven't called you more often!"
22:30 < Loric> "It seems my group is just thrown around the Empire without any meaning."
22:30 <@gamemaster> "It's all right. ... Rebuilding is going apace..."
22:30 < Loric> "Although in retrospect, the dragon did end up right where we were, so perhaps it was planned."
22:30 < Loric> "Is it ready yet?!?"
22:30 <@gamemaster> "I may be able to leave Callipelu in the hands of my advisors for a few days to come visit you in a week or two."
22:31 < Loric> "Advisors?"
22:31 < Loric> "Locals or people from Ironhelm?"
22:32 < Loric> "Hmmm....."
22:33 <@gamemaster> "A few of my family's advisors survived."
22:33 < Loric> "...Do you think it would be a good idea to suggest to Uncle Bonum that the wedding could be held during that visit...?"
22:34 <@gamemaster> "I've heard of the instability in the Empire lately... he might like a public ceremony soon to offset it."
22:35 <@gamemaster> "But I can't stay for long."
22:35 <@gamemaster> "So... probably not my next visit. Maybe a few visits after."
22:35 < Loric> "Ah..."
22:35 < Loric> "..."
22:36 < Loric> "In that case, I'll come visit you!"
22:36 < Loric> "We have four weeks off, and I have an airship ready."
22:36 < Loric> "Utterly no reason for me not to be in the air already!"
22:37 <@gamemaster> "I'll see you, then! But do give your father and your uncle my thanks, first. Their help was tremendous."
22:38 <@gamemaster> she cuts to conversation as someone knocks on her door, "I've got to answer this."
22:38 < Loric> "Ah, okay..."
22:38 * Loric sighs

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22:41 <@gamemaster> is a conversation with the emperor
22:42 <@gamemaster> who sent a paige to inform you that your presence is requested and required
22:42 < Loric> ((pages evolve into paiges when they reach level 16))
22:42 < Loric> "Sure, sure. I'll follow you to meet with him."
22:42 <@gamemaster> *page, sorry
22:43 * Loric is dressed in leisure clothes, no armor
22:43 <@gamemaster> "Ah, Loric... I've heard wild tales of what happened at the mining camp..."
22:43 <@gamemaster> "is it true that two dragons attacked at once?"
22:44 * Loric stands up straight after bowing
22:45 < Loric> "Nay, only one. The same that you fought yourself in Callipelu, Sir."
22:45 <@gamemaster> "... hmph. so that's where he went."
22:45 <@gamemaster> "but what of the red one?"
22:46 < Loric> "There was another one, a red wyrm."
22:46 <@gamemaster> "Pyrovax shows himself at last, then..."
22:46 < Loric> "It did not give us his name, which was weird."
22:46 < Loric> "Ah..."
22:46 <@gamemaster> he makes a mark on a map
22:46 < Loric> "He was strangely courteous."
22:46 <@gamemaster> and scribbles something on it
22:47 <@gamemaster> Emperor Bonum stares
22:47 <@gamemaster> "what."
22:47 * Loric gulps
22:47 <@gamemaster> he then holds his hands in an 'I'm trying to understand that' guesture, and his face locks in incoprehension
22:47 * Loric scratches his chin
22:48 < Loric> "Yes, courteous. I feared I was mistaken, but that's the word I'd use."
22:48 <@gamemaster> "oh...kay..."
22:48 < Loric> "He gave us a part of his power and seemed willing to repent."
22:49 <@gamemaster> "So, how were you going to spend your vacation time?"
22:49 <@gamemaster> "Oh, and before I forget... what did Pyrovax say?"
22:49 < Loric> "Adrasteia believed he was honest, so I'm willing to believe him, but I'm willing to perform divinations if required."
22:49 < Loric> "I want to fly to Callipelu to spend time with Miyamora before the (hopefully soon-to-happen) wedding."
22:49 < Loric> "Let me recall..."
22:50 < Loric> "He claimed to have visited us not at behest of Dahak or Fate, but himself only...
22:50 < Loric> ...Oros asked him to repent and join forces with Aapsu, I presume he implied Hope as well."
22:51 * Loric is glaringly oblivious to any repercussions
22:51 <@gamemaster> "Given the current state of things, don't get your hopes up on it happening this month or next... though anything goes the month after, depending on complications..."
22:51 <@gamemaster> "So, why did he visit you, then?"
22:51 < Loric> "And Pyrovax agreed to switch sides, if we managed to stop something from escaping its prison here in the royal palace."
22:52 * Loric thinks for a moment
22:52 <@gamemaster> "... to switch sides? What were his EXACT words?"
22:52 <@gamemaster> "... wait... wait..."
22:52 < Loric> "I think he wanted to balance the current conflict by giving us power and show off his."
22:52 < Loric> "You are far from the first to seek this of me, and you will not be the last. Tired though I may be of carnage, it is still my nature... As Fate is imprisoned and father occupied, ...
I came bearing three gifts... but tell you what. If you manage to stop the lord of despair, the lord of the end, from escaping his prison in the royal palace, I'll listen to your
request."
22:52 < Loric> "Those were his words"
22:52 <@gamemaster> "thing escaping.. the prison here..." his face drains of color."
22:53 <@gamemaster> "exact words matter. he only said he's listen, not that he would"
22:53 <@gamemaster> "but... fascinating..."
22:53 < Loric> "Alas, he didn't know of the exact procedure to prevent your death."
22:53 * Loric finishes recollecting and smiles
22:54 <@gamemaster> "I... I need to go ... check up on ... things... --- ah, his escape is probably related to an upcoming assassination; I'll triple the guards."
22:54 < Loric> "I hope nothing happens in the upcoming months, it'd delay my wedding..."
22:54 <@gamemaster> "Ah, deliver this to Queen Miyamora, for me, please. I need to speak to one of the surviving lorists in Callipelu a bit more."
22:55 <@gamemaster> "as you were!" he says, leaving in a hurry
22:55 < Loric> ((a lorist is someone who studies Loric))
22:55 <@gamemaster> (he hands you a sealed scroll)
22:55 < Loric> "...You can count on me!"
22:55 <@gamemaster> (no, a lorist is basically a scholar)
22:55 <@gamemaster> as you leave, you see him using ... arcana check!
22:56 < Loric> "Hey! Hope said there'd be "an exact procedure" to prevent the assassination, by overpreparing you might only invite Fate!"
22:57 <@gamemaster> he's already gone
22:57 <@gamemaster> as he's using some sort of teleportation ability

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00:12 -!- You're now known as Loric
00:12 -!- Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
00:12 <@gamemaster> okay, do you contact miyamora by crystal ball while traveling?
00:12 < Loric> yup
00:12 * Loric is steering the airship high up in the air
00:13 * Loric is grinning, enjoying the cold stratosphere breeze
00:13 <@gamemaster> okay, as you're just about to call her on the crystal ball, it starts, indicating she's calling you
00:13 < Loric> "Neat, it connected swiftly!"
00:14 < Loric> "Hi, dear!"
00:14 <@gamemaster> "Loric, how have you been?"
00:15 < Loric> "I've managed to do utterly nothing productive in Ironhelm!"
00:15 < Loric> "Oros has spent the time researching, like usual, and it looks interesting."
00:15 < Loric> "Me, however, nothing!"
00:15 < Loric> "It's terrible!"
00:15 <@gamemaster> "Ah."
00:15 <@gamemaster> "We just got a town back to comfortable living conditions."
00:16 < Loric> "Wonderful! Which one?"
00:16 < Loric> "Will it be the new capital?"
00:18 <@gamemaster> "It was called 'Peil' but we're renaming it 'New Dawn.' It is our provisional capital, but will probably not be the final capital."
00:18 < Loric> "Oh, you'll conjure a capital out of thin air in no time~~~~"
00:19 < Loric> "After the wedding, we'll call on the Empire's resources and raise a magnificent crystal castle for us...!"
00:20 < Loric> "With a lading base for airships, to make romantic cruises in the chilly northern air..."
00:20 < Loric> "--Although not as chilly as up here in the stratosphere. Hopefully."
00:21 <@gamemaster> "Speaking of your airship, you'll need to find a way to moor it without a proper landing facility. We don't have any, yet."
00:21 < Loric> "I'm on my way there, shouldn't be many more days!"
00:21 < Loric> "Oh, hm!"
00:22 < Loric> "...should have researched that impenetrable disk of force..."
00:22 < Loric> "Oh well, I'll come up with something. Summoning earth elementals as anchors or hmm..."
00:23 <@gamemaster> "... Why don't you just leave that to your pilot?"
00:23 < Loric> "Hey! I'm not that incompetent!"
00:24 < Loric> "I actually took the crash course a fortnight back in Ironhelm!"
00:24 < Loric> "Now I know how to slow down."
00:25 <@gamemaster> "And your pilot is the one who's job it is to do that."
00:25 * Loric sighs
00:25 < Loric> "Fine, fine..."
00:26 < Loric> "...But by the time of our honeymoon, I *will* have mastered this!"
00:26 < Loric> "Mark my words!"
00:26 <@gamemaster> "Good luck, then!"
00:26 < Loric> "See you soon!"
00:26 <@gamemaster> "See you soon."
00:27 <@gamemaster> she smiles
00:28 < Loric> "phew, talking in the low-pressure air makes me dizzy..." and Loric descends, feeling less bravado now after talking with Miya
00:28 <@gamemaster> so you go there, or another conversation after that one just before arriving?
00:30 < Loric> sure, another
00:30 <@gamemaster> the crystal ball flicks on, and you see Miya in a tub
00:30 <@gamemaster> *bathtub
00:30 * Loric calls Miya, this time flying low over tundra
00:31 < Loric> what's the surrounding room like?
00:31 <@gamemaster> it's a single bathroom with one door out
00:31 <@gamemaster> she hasn't noticed you yet
00:32 * Loric watches silently, steering the airship calmly over the bland tundra
00:32 * Loric eventually sighs
00:33 <@gamemaster> "WHAT? Who's there?"
00:33 <@gamemaster> she darts out of the tub, and notices the crystal ball
00:33 <@gamemaster> "OH!"
00:33 < Loric> "You know, Iomedae chided me a few weeks ago for valuing us two over opposing the evil in the world..."
00:33 <@gamemaster> she grabs a spell pouch
00:33 <@gamemaster> and uses the clothing generation spell
00:36 < Loric> "But for you, I'll gladly fight all the armies of the world and take a scolding from any goddess..."
00:37 <@gamemaster> "But duty should be first, shouldn't it?"
00:37 <@gamemaster> "... and wouldn't that be something you'd do for duty, too?"
00:38 < Loric> "...And you could have shaved six seconds off, had you used either the ring or blood money!"
00:38 < Loric> "Yes, yes it would..."
00:38 <@gamemaster> "I already used those today."
00:39 <@gamemaster> (wait, she doesn't have blood money...)
00:39 < Loric> (the joke's on her)
00:40 <@gamemaster> "Rather, I used all my spells today."
00:40 <@gamemaster> "Aside from that one."
00:40 < Loric> "I have taken the night flying shifts to hasten the journey...oh?"
00:40 <@gamemaster> "... and I think I've mentioned my distaste for Blood Money."
00:40 < Loric> "And you prepared the spell just for me?"
00:40 * Loric smiles
00:40 < Loric> "How generous!"
00:40 <@gamemaster> "No, all my clothes are in the laundry."
00:41 < Loric> "Good to hear you have put your spells to optimal use."
00:41 <@gamemaster> "They should be back later today, but I knew I would need this soon."
00:41 < Loric> "...I don't believe you have a sixth sense for predicting calls while bathing."
00:42 < Loric> "AH!"
00:42 < Loric> "I didn't mean optimal use in that way...!"
00:42 < Loric> "Rather, that you've managed to use magic efficiently and wisely for the good of the state and its people!"
00:45 <@gamemaster> "... Some sages I've spoken with since the dragon attack told me that the dragon who attacked was the ancestor of some dragonbloods - the white bloodline, specifically.."
00:45 <@gamemaster> she flaps her white wings a couple times
00:48 < Loric> "Geluvax, right?"
00:49 < Loric> "Oh..."
00:49 <@gamemaster> "yes."
00:50 < Loric> "So, he's your ancestor, then."
00:51 < Loric> "Gotta say the lineage has vastly improved since his days."
00:51 <@gamemaster> she smiles sadly at that
00:51 <@gamemaster> "Thank you."
00:52 < Loric> "Ah! That reminds me."
00:52 < Loric> "Did you keep the skin he left behind upon defeat?"
00:53 <@gamemaster> "We burned his body as best we could - which wasn't much, as your uncle didn't leave much left unburnt."
00:53 <@gamemaster> "... but some of my people have manifested strange new powers... as have I..."
00:53 <@gamemaster> "We were close to the body when it burned, and inhaled some of the smoke."
00:53 < Loric> "Oros was researching a draconic lineage spell using ancestral dragonscales as foci-- huh?"
00:54 < Loric> "Is it bad or good?"
00:54 <@gamemaster> "I'd meant to not mention it until I better understood what's happened, but if you're asking... do you know what that does?"
00:54 <@gamemaster> "For the most part, we've become ... a bit ... I'm not sure of a word that applies... a bit more than what we were before?"
00:55 <@gamemaster> "Scales? Um, I think we have a few of Geluvax's scales, why?"
00:56 * Loric ponders for a while
00:56 * Loric smirks at the image of clothed Miya in the bathtub
00:57 < Loric> "Eh, I don't know. Might want to keep them safe if Oros manages to perfect an omnicolor version of the spell."
00:57 < Loric> "More draconic..."
00:57 <@gamemaster> she's not in the tub
00:57 <@gamemaster> she got out in a shock when you sighed
00:57 <@gamemaster> "... Well, I'll want to talk with him about that, then..."
00:57 < Loric> "Well, I don't know about physical aspects or mental transformations, but I've gotten more powers after that meeting with Hope."
00:58 < Loric> "And my magic became immensely stronger after taking a portion of Pyrovax' power."
00:58 < Loric> "Strangely, some of Pyrovax' power seemed divine."
00:59 <@gamemaster> "Part of me wants to know what's going on with that, and the rest of me realizes that it might be better if I don't ask..."
00:59 < Loric> "Actually, I'll show you when I get there! Hopefully you've managed to keep studying theurgy despite the renovation, right?"
00:59 <@gamemaster> "Some, yes."
01:00 < Loric> "Oh, it'll be fine. Probably you'll just have more magic and endurance, which is good."
01:01 < Loric> "We have Iomedae's blessing even if she's grumpy sometimes."
01:01 < Loric> "And you if anyone can use those powers for good."
01:04 <@gamemaster> "I've discovered how to cast divine magic, now..."
01:04 <@gamemaster> "but only a little."
01:05 <@gamemaster> "I just learned how to channel energy like priests do."
01:05 < Loric> "That's the spirit! You'll be even more an angel than you're already, then!"
01:05 <@gamemaster> "Though not as well as they can..."
01:07 <@gamemaster> "Anyway, I need to get back to my bath... I have an important meeting soon. Could you disconnect the crystal balls, please?"
01:07 <@gamemaster> she smiles
01:08 <@gamemaster> "Well, soon-ish, I guess."
01:08 < Loric> "Of course. Soon we won't need them anymore. See you soon and sorry for the start of the call..."
01:08 * Loric commands the effect to end
01:10 <@gamemaster> okay, final day, shortly before you get there
01:10 <@gamemaster> the crystal ball burns out

01:11 < Loric> how large settlements are there in callipelu now?
01:11 < Loric> and how many have been rebuilt?
01:12 <@gamemaster> there used to be a couple large cities, a few small ones, and many towns and villages
01:13 <@gamemaster> now, about couple villages still stand, and they rebuilt a town
01:13 <@gamemaster> like, 3.5 settlements or so
01:13 <@gamemaster> the destruction hit one of the villages hard
01:15 < Loric> going to need much work or major magic then
01:15 < Loric> are people in settlements or temporary camps?
01:16 <@gamemaster> bunks
01:16 <@gamemaster> though couples can rent the fewer private rooms that exist
01:16 <@gamemaster> settlements, that is, but most of the housing is bunks
01:17 < Loric> so there are buildings for everyone and no emergency tent camps anymore?
01:18 <@gamemaster> there ARE tents, but they're part of the town
01:18 <@gamemaster> until they build more sturdy residences
01:18 <@gamemaster> larger tents, not one-person ones
01:19 <@gamemaster> with no signs of taking them down, except to build a stone or wood building in their place
01:23 <@gamemaster> you arrive at New Hope, and a guard stops you, "Sir, what is your busin--" another guard cuts him off, "Sir Loric! Welcome to Callipelu!"
01:23 < Loric> "At last! Well met."
01:23 <@gamemaster> "The queen is in the largest building, just down the road."
01:24 < Loric> "Can I park the airship here?"
01:24 <@gamemaster> he points at it for you
01:24 <@gamemaster> "Ah ... sure, for now."
01:24 <@gamemaster> "We might ask your pilot where a better long-term spot for it is."
01:24 <@gamemaster> "But here is fine for now."
01:25 < Loric> "Great!"
01:25 * Loric casts Prestidigitation to wipe off the worst stratosphere icicles from his armor
01:26 * Loric flies with speed 60 towards the building!
01:26 <@gamemaster> loric is silver-blooded, he gets a minor perk of immunity to minor cosmetic issues
01:27 < Loric> ((in his new infinite dex bonus full plate!))
01:29 <@gamemaster> "Would you please fly with me?"
01:29 * Loric gently tackles Miya for a mid-air hug
01:30 * Loric laughing with joy "Certainly!"
01:31 <@gamemaster> full plate is ~50 pounds, plus a full dragonblood weight...
01:31 <@gamemaster> you crash into the snow with her
01:32 <@gamemaster> "Oof!"
01:32 <@gamemaster> "Haha, I said 'fly,' not 'fall!'"
01:33 < Loric> ((has she noticeably changed since the time in Ironhelm?))
01:34 * Loric has sturdier and more accentuated wings now, plus new armor
01:35 < Loric> "Let's fly! I want to see this country and spend time with its beloved princess!"
01:35 < Loric> "Or should I say, queen!"
01:35 <@gamemaster> ((there is a sorrow in her eyes, and a sign of wisdom and purpose that was previously not there. A wisdom check will reveal a bit more))
01:36 <@gamemaster> "My coronation was rushed because of the threat of Geluvax and the need to rebuild quickly."
01:36 <@gamemaster> "So, yes, I am the queen now."
01:37 < Loric> ((wisdom 11))
01:38 <@gamemaster> you realize that the chains of commanding have been hard on her, but she has endured
01:38 < Loric> "So I'll get to marry into royalty, eh?"
01:38 <@gamemaster> your flight takes you high above New Hope, to look at the remaining villages.
01:38 * Loric winks
01:38 <@gamemaster> "You're already a minor royal in the Empire, you know."
01:39 <@gamemaster> "... but I would be glad for help managing this kingdom, later."
01:40 < Loric> "..."
01:41 < Loric> "I am so priviliged. I feel like I could just settle here with you, forget about all wars and rebuild all of this with you..."
01:42 < Loric> "...but is it right for me to have happiness with the world under the threat of the End Dragons and Fate...?"
01:42 <@gamemaster> "What better time to try and find happiness?"
01:44 < Loric> "If that was for me to decide, I'd stay here with you, protecting you and this kingdom until the end of my days."
01:45 < Loric> "..."
01:45 < Loric> "The commute will be horrible."
01:47 <@gamemaster> give me an int check, please
01:48 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+2 INT
01:48 < Alea> Loric, INT: 7 [1d20=4; 1d6=1]
01:48 <@gamemaster> 1d20+6
01:48 < Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+6: 15 [1d20=9]
01:49 <@gamemaster> "If you flew with your own wings, and not that ship... you might be able to shave a day from your travels"
01:49 <@gamemaster> "But aren't you getting close to being able to teleport?"
01:49 < Loric> "Oh."
01:50 <@gamemaster> "but you'd have to make camp alone for two nights... might be safer by airship."
01:50 < Loric> "Oh, I could fly three days in a row."
01:51 < Loric> "All this fighting, dragons and gods has improved my endurance to frightening levels."
01:51 < Loric> "I never had considered flying on my own, I was such a weak flier for so long..."
01:51 < Loric> "...But then the insurrectionists could steal my airship..."
01:52 < Loric> "I need to research a spell to shrink it..."
01:52 < Loric> "And I'm nowhere close to teleportation..."
01:53 < Loric> "If the wedding is delayed until that, aargh!"
01:53 < Loric> "...or I could leave the airship here."
01:54 < Loric> "It'd be of more use to help with the rebuilding here than to lay unused at Ironhelm Barracks."
01:54 <@gamemaster> "Well, we've recently attracted a wizard and a priest to practice here."
01:55 <@gamemaster> "What's left of Geluvax may have encouraged them."
01:55 <@gamemaster> "They're both far better at spellcasting than you or I are."
01:57 < Loric> "Huh..."
01:57 < Loric> "Are they from Ironhelm or where? And do they seem trustworthy?"
01:58 <@gamemaster> "They're as trustworthy as any other wizard or priest looking to find a place to practice in peace."
01:59 <@gamemaster> "They're from ... all over, really. They're both retired adventurers."
01:59 < Loric> "Oh well; if you trust them, then I trust them too."
02:01 < Loric> "Oh!"
02:01 < Loric> "What about food? Is there enough for the people?"
02:01 < Loric> "And have the crystal mines and trade gotten back up yet?"
02:01 <@gamemaster> "Our new priest has been helping with the food issue for now."
02:01 <@gamemaster> "And we've got some workers in the mines now."
02:02 <@gamemaster> "Trade should be resuming soon."
02:02 <@gamemaster> you notice that she's flying away from New Dawn
02:02 <@gamemaster> geography check?
02:03 < Loric> 1d20+6+1d6
02:03 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+6+1d6: 26 [1d20=17; 1d6=3]
02:04 <@gamemaster> you realize she's taking you to another town
02:04 <@gamemaster> er, village
02:04 <@gamemaster> near the coast
02:04 <@gamemaster> "We're getting close to our fishing village... they're one of the main reasons we were able to rebuild so quickly."
02:05 <@gamemaster> "They were mostly untouched, and they had a lot of specialists and traders who were able to help us get back on our feet."
02:06 <@gamemaster> "Main reasons, along with your father and your uncle stopping Geluvax and bringing some supplies of their own, that is."
02:07 < Loric> 1d20+2+1d6 remember important message
02:07 < Alea> Loric, remember important message: 16 [1d20=13; 1d6=1]
02:10 <@gamemaster> she alights on the village's "town center" as it were
02:11 * Loric lands as well
02:12 < Loric> "How have the people taken to you?"
02:12 <@gamemaster> "Very well, thank you."
02:12 <@gamemaster> "We're heading to my residence in this town, now. I'm holding court here for a few days."
02:13 <@gamemaster> "Let those who feel they have been wronged challenge their opponent there on my judgment."
02:14 * Loric clanks forward, pondering this
02:14 < Loric> "You hold court alone for everyone to come?"
02:15 <@gamemaster> "These people don't fight each other that much."
02:15 <@gamemaster> "Everyone's banded together in the face of crisis."
02:16 <@gamemaster> "... but yes, those who feel they have been wronged may appeal to me for justice."
02:16 <@gamemaster> "anyone may come to appeal... though not to watch."
02:17 < Loric> "Heh, for a second I thought you'd be drowning in work."
02:17 <@gamemaster> "I was, for a time."
02:17 <@gamemaster> "Now, I just have a lot of work."
02:18 <@gamemaster> "I need to, if we're to rebuild quickly."
02:18 <@gamemaster> "Once we're more stable, I should be able to resume a more relaxed, if still somewhat demanding schedule."
02:19 < Loric> "Hmmm....."
02:19 < Loric> "...Nah, she probably would prefer the library either way."
02:20 < Loric> "I'll bring Rusko over here someday as well, she probably has mastered Interplanetary Teleport already."
02:20 <@gamemaster> "haha"
02:21 <@gamemaster> "We can talk more over dinner; I need to notify my guards and then prepare my things for open court tomorrow."
02:21 < Loric> "Can I attend?"
02:22 < Loric> "I hope I can get assigned here.... I'd prefer Callipelu over Ironhelm any day..."
02:23 <@gamemaster> "You can, certainly, but I'd rather you familiarize yourself with the city in the mean time."
02:23 < Loric> "And I possibly couldn't ask you to leave your country to live with me, no, it is I who must move!"
02:23 <@gamemaster> "Well... village."
02:23 < Loric> "It'll grow."
02:23 < Loric> "Ah, that reminds me."
02:24 < Loric> "The Emperor has a message for you."
02:24 <@gamemaster> "Oh?"
02:24 * Loric takes the semi-frozen envelope
02:24 <@gamemaster> she takes the envelope, and reads it
02:24 < Loric> "It's probably not important, not being sent via magic."
02:25 <@gamemaster> "Thank you, Loric... I'll start on this, soon"
02:25 < Loric> "About needing lorists. I thought he meant experts in Loric-research, and was confused, since I'm obviously the expert on the matter, at least before the wedding, but it seemed that you have some impressive scholars here."
02:25 <@gamemaster> she starts laughing
02:25 <@gamemaster> and shows no sign of stopping
02:26 * Loric chuckles as well
02:26 * Loric inhales deeply in relief that Miya's not too stressed to laugh
02:26 * Loric and remembers to exhale as well
02:26 <@gamemaster> "Only you could... haha... Oh, I needed that.. Thank you..."
02:26 <@gamemaster> you reach a building, with some guards by it
02:27 <@gamemaster> "Prepare the guest room for Sir Loric." she says to them
02:27 <@gamemaster> they reply, "Yes, your majesty."
02:28 <@gamemaster> "Meet me for dinner, please."
02:28 < Loric> "Times have changed, huh."
02:29 <@gamemaster> "I have found that I am needed to commmand... and so I do so."
02:29 < Loric> "It seems like ages ago that I arranged for the suite at the Ice Cube for you..."
02:29 <@gamemaster> she says, quietly
02:29 <@gamemaster> "Oh, you meant that."
02:30 < Loric> "I'll see what I can do to help you here."
02:30 < Loric> "Beyond being."
02:31 * Loric goes prepare for the dinner
02:32 * Loric forgot to bring his formal attire, so he uses the Clothing Charm to conjure his Ironhelm vest over a casual callipelan attire
02:35 <@gamemaster> dinner progresses uneventfully
02:35 <@gamemaster> conversation between the two of you is light, and there are others discussing minor problems that need dealing with

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23:08 <@gamemaster> her door is ajar, and she's not in her room
23:08 <@gamemaster> well, you don't hear her in it
23:08 * Loric knocks on the door
23:08 <@gamemaster> no answer
23:09 * Loric enters the room
23:09 < Loric> "Miya?"
23:09 <@gamemaster> perception check!
23:09 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+1 per
23:09 < Alea> Loric, per: 19 [1d20=16; 1d6=2]
23:09 <@gamemaster> 1d20+1d6-1
23:09 < Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+1d6-1: 1 [1d20=1; 1d6=1]
23:10 <@gamemaster> DC to hear talking is... 0... with range penalty, etc...
nop for her
23:10 <@gamemaster> she doeesn't notice you as she leaves a side bathroom,
wrapping herself in a towel
23:11 < Loric> "She's cursed by Fate..."
23:11 <@gamemaster> "did someone-- LORIC"
23:11 <@gamemaster> she hurriedly finishes the towel wrapping
23:11 < Loric> "Your bathing times are certainly irregular."
23:12 <@gamemaster> "My schedule changes often."
23:12 <@gamemaster> "I'm hoping it will stabilize soon."
23:13 < Loric> "I was going to ask you about some rebuilding plans I've been
planning to do, but I can wait for you to get dressed."
23:13 <@gamemaster> "However, I must, for now, do things when I can."
23:13 <@gamemaster> "Thank you."
23:13 < Loric> "You do sleep, right?"
23:13 <@gamemaster> (she's blushing a bit)
23:13 * Loric winks
23:14 <@gamemaster> "That is regular for me, yes."
23:14 <@gamemaster> "Usuall, anyway."
23:14 <@gamemaster> *Usually
23:14 <@gamemaster> okay, back after she dressess
23:14 <@gamemaster> do you open up the conversation?
23:15 * Loric has fathomed the callipelan architecture while waiting
23:15 < Loric> "Great!"
23:15 < Loric> "By the way, are you certain that you're not under some vile curse?"
23:16 <@gamemaster> "... Is this anything to do with those strange ghostly figures?"
23:16 < Loric> "The probabilities of us meeting while you are bathing are extraordinarily high. There must be some magical significance
behind this."
23:17 < Loric> "Myself, I fear Fate were behind this, but since it's not wholly unpleasant, I'm not sure..."
23:17 <@gamemaster> "I doubt it was any fate so much as shoddy worksmanship on the crystal ball"
23:17 <@gamemaster> "At least when we used it."
23:18 <@gamemaster> "It has a low-power curse on it, that I'm already working on getting removed."
23:18 <@gamemaster> "I estimate it was made in too much of a rush, and that rush spills over onto a desire to use it at a poor time."
23:18 < Loric> "Fascinating..."
23:19 <@gamemaster> "As for in person ... there are only so many times we can talk. It's bound to happen occasionally."
23:19 < Loric> "And I thought there was a godly power behind that!"
23:19 <@gamemaster> "Talk for long, that is."
23:19 < Loric> "Hm hm hm.
23:19 < Loric> *"
23:19 <@gamemaster> "... Never attribute to malice or destiny that which can be adequately explained by incompetence."
23:20 < Loric> "Noted!"
23:20 * Loric smiles
23:20 <@gamemaster> "Or by accident, for ... earlier today."
23:20 < Loric> "I hearily agree to that incompetence statement!"
23:20 < Loric> *heartily
23:20 <@gamemaster> "Anyway, breakfast?"
23:21 < Loric> "I haven't ever formalized that, but now it does seem to be so, that the misfortunes of my group in Acervum weren't the
hand of Fate, but my own incompetence.
23:21 < Loric> "Of course! I'm starving!"
23:21 <@gamemaster> breakfast is hot bread, warm butter, milk, and eggs.
23:22 < Loric> "So, I was wondering how I should help around here."
23:23 < Loric> "I have the desire to do so, gold, and surprisingly even time to do so."
23:23 < Loric> "But no idea what would be the most help!"
23:23 <@gamemaster> She pulls out a list
23:24 <@gamemaster> "Which of these can you help with?"
23:24 <@gamemaster> it has a myriad of actions on it
23:24 <@gamemaster> * gold contribution to rebuilding funds
23:24 <@gamemaster> * Assistance in building construction (many buildings are listed)
23:24 <@gamemaster> * Healer services
23:25 <@gamemaster> * Wizard services
23:25 <@gamemaster> ** various divination spells
23:25 <@gamemaster> ** transmutations, especially bull's strength
23:26 <@gamemaster> ** ant haul
23:26 <@gamemaster> ** Web spell (safety net for elevated workers)
23:27 <@gamemaster> ** Fabricate
23:27 <@gamemaster> ** more
23:27 <@gamemaster> * Administrative assistance
23:28 <@gamemaster> * Militarty Patrols
23:28 <@gamemaster> er, military
23:28 <@gamemaster> * Escort Caravans
23:29 <@gamemaster> end list
23:29 <@gamemaster> "Just make sure you don't overexert yourself... better to only help a moderate amount and be able to do so again and
again than a bit more at once and tire out after just one day."
23:30 < Loric> "Well healer service is meh because even a layman adept can heal better and more than me with Lay on Hands."
23:30 < Loric> "Divinations I can do very easily, but only up to Apprentice level."
23:30 <@gamemaster> "What spells?"
23:30 < Loric> "Fabricate, no..."
23:30 < Loric> "Web, Ant Haul, yes."
23:30 <@gamemaster> (can you cast Ant Haul or Web?)
23:30 < Loric> "Oh, all of them."
23:31 * Loric says casually, knocking on his mithral-bound Blessed Book
23:31 < Loric> "And I brought 55 thousand gold pieces worth of platinum and gems with me."
23:31 <@gamemaster> "Ah, those will do. I've got to get to work right after preparing spells, so can you speak with my assistant here..."
23:31 <@gamemaster> "He'll tell you how they can help."
23:31 < Loric> "For administration, I'd be only in the way."
23:32 <@gamemaster> she gets up and starts giving orders to her assistants
23:32 < Loric> "Unless it's army stuff."
23:32 <@gamemaster> "See you this evening!"
23:32 < Loric> "...She sure is into this!"
23:32 <@gamemaster> conversation over

Last Edit: Jan 16, 2015 15:37:08 GMT -6 by agape

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

ginganinja
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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 18, 2015 1:03:25 GMT -6

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Post by ginganinja on Jan 18, 2015 1:03:25 GMT -6

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Session Start: Sun Jan 18 17:15:17 2015
Session Ident: #lich
03[17:15] * Now talking in #lich
03[17:15] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
03[17:15] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #lich
03[17:15] * ginganinja is now known as adrasteia
03[17:16] * adrasteia is now known as Adrasteia
01[17:16] <Adrasteia> I'll have to dash in like 4 mins now tho
[17:16] <@gamemaster> oh
[17:16] <@gamemaster> okay, nvm then
01[17:16] <Adrasteia> ok
[17:16] <@gamemaster> we can do this later
03[17:17] * GameMaster is now known as Aura_Guardian
01[17:17] <Adrasteia> ye
03[17:17] * Alea was kicked by Aura_Guardian (Aura_Guardian)
03[17:17] * Adrasteia is now known as ginganinja
03[17:17] * @aura_Guardian (~Aura_Guar@investigating.bushes.ignoring.footsteps) has left #lich
Session Close: Sun Jan 18 17:17:18 2015

Session Start: Sun Jan 18 19:33:14 2015
Session Ident: #lich
03[19:33] * Now talking in #lich
03[19:33] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #lich
03[19:33] * ginganinja is now known as Adrastea
03[19:33] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
03[19:33] * Adrastea is now known as Adrasteia
[19:33] <@gamemaster> will save vs divination
[19:33] <@gamemaster> multiple saves
01[19:33] <Adrasteia> ok
[19:33] <@gamemaster> three of them
01[19:34] <Adrasteia> does my amulet
01[19:34] <Adrasteia> err necklace
01[19:34] <Adrasteia> give me a bonus against div
01[19:34] <Adrasteia> idr
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+8
[19:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+8: 23 [1d20=15], 14 [1d20=6], 12 [1d20=4]
[19:35] <@gamemaster> only if you took the legendary item ability for that
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> there isnt one
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> lol
[19:35] <@gamemaster> well, then
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> just an imvincibility against scrying
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> when invis
[19:35] <@gamemaster> you can't be invis all day
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> exactly
[19:36] <@gamemaster> perception
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> so no bonus
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13
[19:36] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+13: 14 [1d20=1]
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> zzzz
[19:36] <@gamemaster> still enough
[19:36] <@gamemaster> since he's not trying to hide
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> ah
[19:36] <@gamemaster> you hear some bones rattling behind you
[19:36] <@gamemaster> "Are you the newly claimed Daughter of Calistria?"
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> "I am"
[19:36] <@gamemaster> the voice has a reverb to it
01[19:37] <Adrasteia> "Who might you be?"
[19:37] <@gamemaster> "... Have you been acquainted yet with Dre-Ay?"
[19:38] <@gamemaster> "Ah, right, how rude of me."
01[19:38] <Adrasteia> "(I didn't think its worth lying as there is a sculpture of me outside the temple =])
[19:38] <@gamemaster> "I am Lord Mort, of house Mort."
[19:38] <@gamemaster> (it's inside the temple)
01[19:38] <Adrasteia> (lol Mort, meaning death in french iirc)
01[19:38] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[19:39] <@gamemaster> A dc "yes" religion check reveals that he is... dun dun dun... a lich
01[19:39] <Adrasteia> "To answer your question, yes I have been acquainted with Dre-Ay"
01[19:39] <Adrasteia> 1d20-1 religion
[19:39] <@gamemaster> "Unfavorably acquainted, is how she usually speaks with her sisters... does that pattern hold with you?"
[19:39] <Alea> Adrasteia, religion: 13 [1d20=14]
[19:40] <@gamemaster> wait, a PENALTY on religion?
01[19:40] <Adrasteia> "Yes, the pattern seems to be true this time"
01[19:40] <Adrasteia> yea, I don't have the skill points for all my skills

01[19:40] <Adrasteia> wait
01[19:40] <Adrasteia> yea
[19:40] <@gamemaster> 8-9 int... um...
[19:40] <@gamemaster> okay
[19:40] <@gamemaster> well, then you DON'T realize he's a lich
01[19:40] <Adrasteia> Profession, Perform, Stealth, Bluff, Intimidate, Sense Motive
01[19:41] <Adrasteia> I need an INT headband asap
[19:41] <@gamemaster> "I seek vengeance on her."
[19:41] <@gamemaster> "I seek an ally..."
[19:41] <@gamemaster> you can get a headband with the dragon gold
01[19:41] <Adrasteia> "I'm always accepting of new allies"
[19:41] <@gamemaster> or an ioun stone
01[19:41] <Adrasteia> oh, my will saves should have been higher
01[19:41] <Adrasteia> realise dI was rolling them without my gear
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> lol
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> ok I have knowledge relion
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> on my int headband
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[19:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 13 [1d20=1]
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> LOL
[19:42] <@gamemaster> use your original 14
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> I still dont know hes a lich
[19:42] <@gamemaster> for a 26
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> o ok
[19:43] <@gamemaster> you know
[19:43] <@gamemaster> "She found immortality in a similar way as you can... I found immortality my way. You have my condolences for the spillover of my struggle with Dre-Ay... I'm the one who told your allies where to find you."
01[19:43] <Adrasteia> he told my allies, or her allies
[19:43] <@gamemaster> "that is, when her sometimes-servants, usually-allies, the Five Mages, captured you."
01[19:43] <Adrasteia> ohhh
01[19:43] <Adrasteia> "Your assistance then was most welcome"
[19:44] <@gamemaster> "I'd like to be able to contact you when I gain more information as to their movements... and for you to do the same."
[19:44] <@gamemaster> "Without the paladin and his friend being able to listen in."
01[19:44] <Adrasteia> "Whats your concern with them?"
[19:44] <@gamemaster> "Paladins and undead such as myself... tend not to cooperate for extended periods."
01[19:44] <Adrasteia> "Ah"
01[19:45] <Adrasteia> "Will you tell me more on your issue with Dre-Ay
01[19:45] <Adrasteia> "
[19:45] <@gamemaster> "... have you heard of her first love?"
01[19:45] <Adrasteia> (OMG)
[19:45] <@gamemaster> "Or, rather, her first crush"
01[19:45] <Adrasteia> "I did"
[19:46] <@gamemaster> "Then perhaps you already know."
01[19:46] <Adrasteia> "...wow"
01[19:46] <Adrasteia> "You have my condolences"
[19:46] <@gamemaster> "Thank you."
01[19:46] <Adrasteia> (it must suck to be him)
01[19:46] <Adrasteia> "Do you have a suggestion as to how to share the information secretly"
[19:47] <@gamemaster> "It is because of Dre-Ay that I sought out undeath, that no one could ever manipulate me again..."
[19:47] <@gamemaster> "Ah, back to the topic at hand... yes, take this device."
01[19:47] <Adrasteia> "my paladin friend is obviously being a little overprotective at the moment"
[19:47] <@gamemaster> he holds out a small crystal ball
06[19:47] * Adrasteia is irrited
06[19:47] * Adrasteia takes the crystal ball carefully
[19:47] <@gamemaster> "It's not a full crystal ball, but will provide me a focus to scry you with that I may speak with you more easily"
01[19:48] <Adrasteia> "I understand"
[19:48] <@gamemaster> "and just once, you can break it to cast a Sending to me. Twenty-five words should be enough to alert me."
01[19:48] <Adrasteia> "You are most generous"
01[19:48] <Adrasteia> (first time I've ever seen a NICE lich)
[19:48] <@gamemaster> "I do this for my vengeance, not for you. It just so happens that my vengeance will benefit you, and yours will benefit me."
[19:49] <@gamemaster> (wis check if you want. or int)
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> "Of course"
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> (sense motive?)
[19:49] <@gamemaster> (or that, sure)
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23 SM
[19:49] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM: 32 [1d20=9]
[19:49] <@gamemaster> (+1 Competence on Stealth, Bluff, Perception, and Sense Motive, +1 Natural Armor per two mythic tiers)
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> k 33
[19:49] <@gamemaster> you realize that he *might* be redeemable, if you were into things like that
[19:49] <@gamemaster> not sure if you are
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> passively she might
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> Adrasteia is happy to let people tread their own path
[19:50] <@gamemaster> AND that if he were to need to cooperate with Loric, mentioning that might help keep them working together
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> I'm sure she would try and let him make that decision on his own time
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> but provide encouragement
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> etc
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> She feels a lot of sympathy to him
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> "Mort, I have a notbook of information that I have gathered on the Five"
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> "are you aware of all of this"
06[19:51] * Adrasteia shows him gathered information
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> (he prolly is but full disclosure etc)
[19:51] <@gamemaster> (what is that information so far?)
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> (mostly background on the Five)
[19:52] <@gamemaster> (is it the vault of lore stuff?)
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> (yes)
[19:52] <@gamemaster> "Oh, yes, I had a different name when I wrote that book."
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> (plus anything that Calistia told me about Dre-Ay)
[19:52] <@gamemaster> "Thank you for the ... reminder... of when I was more active."
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> "Its no problem"
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> "You should know, Calistria herself feels some measure of sympathy towards you"
[19:53] <@gamemaster> "..."
[19:53] <@gamemaster> "..."
[19:53] <@gamemaster> he starts saying, hurriedly, "I have a meeting to attend in Acervum! Restructuring the goverment, etc!"
[19:53] <@gamemaster> he then teleports away
[19:54] <@gamemaster> sense motive, if you want
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> 1d20+24
[19:54] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+24: 33 [1d20=9]
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> heh
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> I can surge that
[19:54] <@gamemaster> he's confused
[19:54] <@gamemaster> not the condition, that is
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> ah
[19:55] <@gamemaster> though he was using what was PROBABLY something real as the excuse
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> I'll be sure to tell him what Calistria said to me
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> about vengance
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> next time
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> about how to not get focused on the one belief
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> I think
[19:55] <@gamemaster> hmm
03[19:55] * GameMaster is now known as Aura_Guardian
[19:55] <@aura_Guardian> go ahead and post this log
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> ok
03[19:55] * Alea was kicked by Aura_Guardian (Aura_Guardian)

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 23, 2015 18:26:31 GMT -6

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Post by temperantia on Jan 23, 2015 18:26:31 GMT -6

Got attacked by wannabe muggers and later a Morgh with his flunkies.

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01[18:18:26] <@gamemaster> okay, on your way home from spell research, four thugs ambush you from an alleyway

03[18:18:45] * Temperantia is now known as Oros

01[18:18:49] <@gamemaster> "Well, well, what have we here? Another loser to rob - and he's got good gear, too."

[18:18:54] <Oros> "Hello there."

[18:19:10] <Oros> "Oh... Well you four aren't too bright, are you?"

01[18:19:25] <@gamemaster> you can roll intimidate for that

[18:19:40] <Oros> (checking that)

[18:20:06] <Oros> 1d20+9 Intimidate

[18:20:07] <Alea> Oros, Intimidate: 26 [1d20=17]

01[18:20:39] <@gamemaster> even if I gave a -8 penalty for outnumbered 4 to one...

01[18:20:41] <@gamemaster> pass

01[18:20:50] <@gamemaster> "Ah... we can see you're... not someone to mess with..."

01[18:20:53] <@gamemaster> they try and slink off

[18:21:09] <Oros> "I do have a greatsword on me..."

[18:21:21] <Oros> "Oh no, you're coming with me!"

06[18:21:37] * Oros flies over them to land in front of them

01[18:21:51] <@gamemaster> "oh, no..." They try and bolt, running

01[18:21:54] <@gamemaster> initiative

[18:22:03] <Oros> 1d20+9

[18:22:04] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+9: 22 [1d20=13]

01[18:22:04] <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+3

[18:22:05] <Alea> GameMaster, 4#1d20+3: 15 [1d20=12], 8 [1d20=5], 11 [1d20=8], 17 [1d20=14]

01[18:22:14] <@gamemaster> okay, turn.

06[18:23:00] * Oros steps just back from them (5-foot) and uses Slow on them all, DC 16 Will

01[18:23:19] <@gamemaster> 3#1d20+3

[18:23:19] <Alea> GameMaster, 3#1d20+3: 13 [1d20=10], 7 [1d20=4], 12 [1d20=9]

01[18:23:25] <@gamemaster> 1d20+3

[18:23:26] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+3: 13 [1d20=10]

01[18:23:30] <@gamemaster> okay, all are staggered

01[18:23:41] <@gamemaster> "SHIT! A WIZARD!"

01[18:23:43] <@gamemaster> "RUN!"

01[18:24:06] <@gamemaster> they flee 30 feet away from you

01[18:24:18] <@gamemaster> er, 40 feet away

[18:24:34] <Oros> does slow also lower movement speed?

01[18:24:36] <@gamemaster> plus the 5'f already, so 45-55 feet

01[18:24:40] <@gamemaster> no, it just staggers

[18:25:00] <Oros> and various other penalties, but stagger's most relevant

01[18:25:03] <@gamemaster> wait

01[18:25:09] <@gamemaster> yes, it DOES halve speed

01[18:25:27] <@gamemaster> 20' away, for 25-35 feet away from you

01[18:25:29] <@gamemaster> -1 penalty on attack rolls, AC, and Reflex saves, too

[18:25:50] <Oros> what kind of position are they in?

01[18:26:03] <@gamemaster> three in a line, if you want to lightning them

[18:26:25] <Oros> I could do that sure, amazing init to use breath weapon to hit the 3 in a line

[18:26:36] <Oros> 1d6

[18:26:36] <Alea> Oros, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]

01[18:26:46] <@gamemaster> you need to get closer to do that, though, IIRC

01[18:26:55] <@gamemaster> 3#1d20+5 reflex

[18:26:56] <Oros> oh, I can do that

[18:26:57] <Alea> GameMaster, reflex: 14 [1d20=9], 6 [1d20=1], 7 [1d20=2]

[18:27:15] <Oros> if DC is con based, it is 16

01[18:27:23] <@gamemaster> con-based, yeah

01[18:27:33] <@gamemaster> damages: 3x 4 damage, 1x 0 damage

[18:27:43] <Oros> then use my standard to Glitterdust them

01[18:27:58] <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+5 will

[18:27:59] <Alea> GameMaster, will: 6 [1d20=1], 8 [1d20=3], 25 [1d20=20], 21 [1d20=16]

[18:28:03] <Oros> DC 16 Will

01[18:28:04] <@gamemaster> er, +3 will

01[18:28:08] <@gamemaster> so, 2 make it

[18:28:08] <Oros> so two fail

01[18:28:14] <@gamemaster> the two blinded try and save

01[18:28:23] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+3

[18:28:24] <Alea> GameMaster, 2#1d20+3: 14 [1d20=11], 11 [1d20=8]

01[18:28:36] <@gamemaster> the other two get angry and charge you

01[18:28:52] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+14 trident charge

[18:28:52] <Alea> GameMaster, trident charge: 29 [1d20=15], 30 [1d20=16]

01[18:29:06] <@gamemaster> 2d8+10 total damage

[18:29:07] <Alea> GameMaster, total damage: 15 [2d8=2,3]

[18:29:16] <Oros> ok

01[18:29:18] <@gamemaster> damages: 3x 4 damage, 1x 0 damage, you 15 damage.

01[18:29:19] <@gamemaster> turn

01[18:29:48] <@gamemaster> oh, wait...

01[18:30:03] <@gamemaster> 1d4 the guy undamaged (3 and 4 are not blinded)

[18:30:04] <Alea> GameMaster, the guy undamaged (3 and 4 are not blinded): 3 [1d4=3]

01[18:30:35] <@gamemaster> you 15 damage, them 4 damage and blinded, 4 damage and blinded, 4 damage and not blinded, 0 damage and not blinded

01[18:30:42] <@gamemaster> okay, NOW your turn

[18:31:39] <Oros> I'll start my Raging Song with a free, Mythic Arcane Strike as a swift to gain Merciful quality and attack the ones who charged (starting with 3)

[18:31:58] <Oros> checking rolls

01[18:32:12] <@gamemaster> 3 = unblinded, damaged

[18:32:37] <Oros> 1d20+15; 1d20+10

[18:32:38] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+15: 20 [1d20=5]; 1d20+10: 25 [1d20=15]

01[18:33:05] <@gamemaster> with -1 slow, you hit

01[18:33:15] <@gamemaster> ... didn't need the -2 charge to hit

[18:33:18] <Oros> 2d4+15+1d6 nonlethal

[18:33:19] <Alea> Oros, nonlethal: 22 [2d4=2,2; 1d6=3]

[18:33:29] <Oros> does that drop the first guy?

01[18:33:30] <@gamemaster> that was ONE attack?

01[18:33:32] <@gamemaster> no, it doesn't

[18:33:34] <Oros> yes

[18:33:44] <Oros> 2d4+15+1d6 nonlethal

[18:33:44] <Alea> Oros, nonlethal: 26 [2d4=4,3; 1d6=4]

01[18:34:00] <@gamemaster> you 15 damage, them 4 damage and blinded, 4 damage and blinded, 4+28 damage and not blinded, 0 damage and not blinded

01[18:34:05] <@gamemaster> he is NOT dropped

[18:34:34] <Oros> wait

[18:34:37] <Oros> second was a crit

[18:34:44] <Oros> 1d20+10

01[18:34:44] <@gamemaster> 15 is a CRIT THREAT???

[18:34:44] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+10: 21 [1d20=11]

[18:34:48] <Oros> yeah

01[18:34:49] <@gamemaster> okay, he drops

01[18:34:52] <@gamemaster> and rage drops

01[18:34:56] <@gamemaster> good thing it was nonlethal

[18:34:59] <Oros> mhm

01[18:35:23] <@gamemaster> okay...

01[18:35:31] <@gamemaster> another action, or leaving it at that?

[18:35:50] <Oros> I could get a standard, I guess, yeah

[18:36:06] <Oros> 1d20+15 Amazing Init attack other chargee

[18:36:06] <Alea> Oros, Amazing Init attack other chargee: 20 [1d20=5]

01[18:36:11] <@gamemaster> hit

[18:36:19] <Oros> 2d4+15+1d6

[18:36:19] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+15+1d6: 24 [2d4=4,3; 1d6=2]

01[18:36:36] <@gamemaster> NL or lethal?

[18:36:45] <Oros> nonlethal, I have Merciful

01[18:36:58] <@gamemaster> 2x 4 damage and blinded, 1 dropped, 1 at 24 nonlethal

01[18:37:09] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+3 will save vs blind

[18:37:10] <Alea> GameMaster, will save vs blind: 14 [1d20=11], 16 [1d20=13]

01[18:37:14] <@gamemaster> one is no longer blinded!

01[18:37:25] <@gamemaster> 1d20+12 trident

[18:37:25] <Alea> GameMaster, trident: 19 [1d20=7]

01[18:37:28] <@gamemaster> does that ht?

01[18:37:29] <@gamemaster> *hit

[18:37:32] <Oros> no

[18:37:41] <Oros> AC is currently 23 iirc

01[18:37:54] <@gamemaster> your turn

[18:38:15] <Oros> Attacking, start on damaged one

[18:38:24] <Oros> 1d20+15; 1d20+10

[18:38:24] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+15: 27 [1d20=12]; 1d20+10: 27 [1d20=17]

[18:38:38] <Oros> 2d4+15+1d6 for first attack

[18:38:39] <Alea> Oros, for first attack: 19 [2d4=1,1; 1d6=2]

01[18:38:58] <@gamemaster> second?

[18:39:12] <Oros> can I choose not to crit?

01[18:39:12] <@gamemaster> ... actually, 2nd's min damage drops him

[18:39:17] <Oros> ok

01[18:39:25] <@gamemaster> but it's NL, so it wouldn't kill him

[18:39:35] <Oros> a crit might

01[18:39:58] <@gamemaster> no, a crit can't

[18:40:09] <Oros> no Amazing Init action this turn

01[18:40:18] <@gamemaster> 1d20+3 will

[18:40:19] <Alea> GameMaster, will: 15 [1d20=12]

01[18:40:23] <@gamemaster> still blind!

[18:40:28] <Oros> "Just lay down your weapons and surrender!"

01[18:40:41] <@gamemaster> if you spend an MP, you can use that for an extra action

01[18:40:48] <@gamemaster> and roll intimidate

[18:40:56] <Oros> 1d20+9

[18:40:56] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+9: 28 [1d20=19]

[18:41:13] <Oros> Spending MP I suppose

01[18:41:29] <@gamemaster> the two drop their weapons, realizing that you're faster than they are.

01[18:41:38] <@gamemaster> 1d10

[18:41:38] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d10: 7 [1d10=7]

[18:41:51] <Oros> "Come with me, please."

01[18:41:55] <@gamemaster> as they're laying their weapons on the ground, some guards rush in

[18:42:02] <Oros> "Or them."

01[18:42:03] <@gamemaster> "We heard shouting, is ev--- GODS ABOVE!"

[18:42:21] <Oros> "Officers, please take these men into custody."

01[18:42:51] <@gamemaster> "Assault on a noble, yes, of course. Are you all right, Mister Avengard?"

01[18:43:13] <@gamemaster> they notice your injury

[18:43:15] <Oros> "I'm quite fine, the two that are unconscious might need medical attention though."

01[18:43:19] <@gamemaster> 1d8+1 CLW

[18:43:20] <Alea> GameMaster, CLW: 6 [1d8=5]

01[18:43:22] <@gamemaster> you heal 6

01[18:43:35] <@gamemaster> "And battery, too..."

[18:43:43] <Oros> "They appear to have been mugging others before they met me."

01[18:43:57] <@gamemaster> "Ah, we'll sort them out, then. A few zones of truth..."

01[18:44:09] <@gamemaster> they cuff the thugs

01[18:44:15] <@gamemaster> *shackle

01[18:44:19] <@gamemaster> *manackle

01[18:44:20] <@gamemaster> *fetter

01[18:44:23] <@gamemaster> whichever

[18:44:29] <Oros> "I hope you can recover any valuables stolen by them."

01[18:44:31] <@gamemaster> 1d6

[18:44:31] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]

01[18:44:34] <@gamemaster> heal another 4

01[18:44:37] <@gamemaster> from channel

[18:44:40] <Oros> ok

01[18:44:51] <@gamemaster> and the rest, overnight, I guess

01[18:44:58] <@gamemaster> or you could ask a family doctor for help, there

[18:45:12] <Oros> 5 damage will be a night's sleep

01[18:45:22] <@gamemaster> yeah, but it might scar for a little bit

06[18:45:44] * Oros chants some and Kennings up a CLW for himself

01[18:45:49] <@gamemaster> oh, sure

[18:45:57] <Oros> "There, that should do it."

01[18:46:19] <@gamemaster> a couple days later, a few officers visit your house and inform you that there was a 500 gold reward for information leading to the capture, or the actual capture of, those four men.

01[18:46:33] <@gamemaster> 100 each, with a 100 bonus for all at once

06[18:46:54] * Oros graciously accepts the reward

01[18:46:59] <@gamemaster> but for it's in platinum, so add 50 pp

01[18:47:04] <@gamemaster> -for

01[18:47:10] <@gamemaster> *it's paied in

01[18:47:13] <@gamemaster> *paid

[18:47:42] <Oros> I'll post that in the loot thread

01[18:47:57] <@gamemaster> it's you only, but okay

01[18:47:58] <@gamemaster> www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npc-5/gladiator-human-barbarian-3-fighter-3

01[18:48:02] <@gamemaster> that was your opponent

01[18:48:06] <@gamemaster> only CE

01[18:48:13] <@gamemaster> and thugs instead of gladiators

[18:48:17] <Oros> huh, interesting

[18:49:35] <Oros> we done here then?

01[18:50:14] <@gamemaster> well, there *might* be more fights down the line...

[18:50:28] <Oros> right now?

[18:50:52] <Oros> Oh, and because I can't find a good loot thread, I'll jut keep the 50pp

01[18:51:12] <@gamemaster> I meant you to keep it

01[18:51:17] <@gamemaster> you're the one behind in loot

[18:51:29] <Oros> ah

[18:51:56] <Oros> And here I thought the thug fight was meant to drain MP for a bigger fight that night >_>

01[18:52:02] <@gamemaster> nah

01[18:52:11] <@gamemaster> I almost put you against a CR 9 Champion

01[18:52:13] <@gamemaster> but decided not to

[18:52:31] <Oros> That could have been terrifying and/or fun!

01[18:52:40] <@gamemaster> on your way back another night, you notice someone stumbling around

01[18:52:45] <@gamemaster> perception/sense motive

01[18:52:50] <@gamemaster> they appear to be stumbling towards you

[18:54:44] <Oros> 1d20+6 Perception lol

[18:54:44] <Alea> Oros, Perception lol: 25 [1d20=19]

[18:54:48] <Oros> wow

01[18:54:51] <@gamemaster> she looks distraught

01[18:54:55] <@gamemaster> and not drunk

01[18:54:58] <@gamemaster> *distraut

01[18:55:05] <@gamemaster> *distraught

01[18:55:07] <@gamemaster> whichever

[18:55:16] <Oros> "Are you okay, ma'am?"

01[18:56:02] <@gamemaster> "Please, sir!"

01[18:56:04] <@gamemaster> "Monsters!"

01[18:56:07] <@gamemaster> "Chasing me!"

[18:56:22] <Oros> "Monsters? What kind!?"

01[18:56:25] <@gamemaster> perception check, please

[18:56:35] <Oros> 1d20+6

[18:56:35] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+6: 15 [1d20=9]

01[18:56:59] <@gamemaster> you notice a couple guards moving towards you

01[18:57:12] <@gamemaster> and...

01[18:58:35] <@gamemaster> religion checks!

[18:58:51] <Oros> 1d20+12 !!!

[18:58:51] <Alea> Oros, !!!: 20 [1d20=8]

01[18:59:21] <@gamemaster> offense, defense, or other?

01[18:59:22] <@gamemaster> A thick tangle of discolored entrails clings to this lurching skeleton's torso and winds upward to loll from its jaw like a clawed tongue.

01[18:59:29] <@gamemaster> *special

[18:59:37] <Oros> Defense

01[19:01:08] <@gamemaster> A Mohrg is agile and has a firm will. If subjected to attacks that would force a Fort save, it tends to be immune due to it's undead nature, but it is weaker in that regard

[19:01:34] <Oros> "Undead, but of course!"

01[19:01:37] <@gamemaster> they're about as hard to hit as you are, and probably harder to kill after you hit it

01[19:02:06] <@gamemaster> 1d20+3

[19:02:08] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+3: 15 [1d20=12]

01[19:02:17] <@gamemaster> the guards ALSO spot the mohrg and the zombies

[19:02:17] <Oros> 1d20+9 Init

[19:02:17] <Alea> Oros, Init: 16 [1d20=7]

01[19:02:48] <@gamemaster> 1d20+8 mohrg

[19:02:49] <Alea> GameMaster, mohrg: 25 [1d20=17]

01[19:02:55] <@gamemaster> 1d20 four zombies

[19:02:56] <Alea> GameMaster, four zombies: 17 [1d20=17]

01[19:03:07] <@gamemaster> 1d20+1 four guards

[19:03:08] <Alea> GameMaster, four guards: 6 [1d20=5]

01[19:04:56] <@gamemaster> the mohrg moves and paralyzes the woman

01[19:05:01] <@gamemaster> with it's tongue

01[19:05:06] <@gamemaster> the zombies charge the guards

01[19:05:17] <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+6

[19:05:18] <Alea> GameMaster, 4#1d20+6: 8 [1d20=2], 21 [1d20=15], 10 [1d20=4], 8 [1d20=2]

01[19:05:36] <@gamemaster> 1d6+4 damage

[19:05:37] <Alea> GameMaster, damage: 5 [1d6=1]

01[19:05:45] <@gamemaster> your turn

[19:05:54] <Oros> "Back away, monster!"

01[19:06:35] <@gamemaster> intimidate won't work on undead

01[19:06:36] <@gamemaster> attack?

[19:06:38] <Oros> Free Action Raging Song, Swift Mythic Arcane Strike for Undead Bane, move and attack

[19:06:57] <Oros> 1d20+17

[19:06:58] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+17: 31 [1d20=14]

01[19:07:24] <@gamemaster> attack the mohrg?

[19:07:28] <Oros> yes

01[19:07:30] <@gamemaster> hit

[19:07:45] <Oros> 2d4+17+2d6

[19:07:45] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+17+2d6: 29 [2d4=3,3; 2d6=4,2]

[19:08:22] <Oros> Amazing Init Attack Morgh as well b/c I won't let him kill an innocent :V

01[19:08:26] <@gamemaster> ah

[19:08:28] <Oros> 1d20+17

[19:08:28] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+17: 35 [1d20=18]

01[19:08:29] <@gamemaster> no need to move

01[19:08:31] <@gamemaster> you can 5-foot

01[19:08:34] <@gamemaster> and full attack

[19:08:35] <Oros> oh

01[19:08:56] <@gamemaster> hits, though

[19:08:59] <Oros> well that was a crit and probably hits at -5 anyeays

[19:09:05] <Oros> *anyways

[19:09:11] <Oros> 1d20+12 confirm

[19:09:12] <Alea> Oros, confirm: 13 [1d20=1]

[19:09:15] <Oros> nope

[19:09:26] <Oros> 2d4+17+2d6

[19:09:27] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+17+2d6: 29 [2d4=1,2; 2d6=5,4]

01[19:09:39] <@gamemaster> it looks BADLY injured

[19:09:50] <Oros> I'll take that Amazing init attack then

01[19:09:50] <@gamemaster> want use amazing init for real?

[19:09:53] <Oros> 1d20+17

[19:09:54] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+17: 35 [1d20=18]

[19:09:57] <Oros> crit

01[19:09:59] <@gamemaster> roll to confirm...

[19:10:01] <Oros> 1d20+17

[19:10:02] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+17: 18 [1d20=1]

[19:10:04] <Oros> haha

[19:10:11] <Oros> 2d4+17+2d6

[19:10:11] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+17+2d6: 27 [2d4=4,3; 2d6=2,1]

01[19:11:20] <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+9 guards

[19:11:20] <Alea> GameMaster, guards: 14 [1d20=5], 19 [1d20=10], 11 [1d20=2], 21 [1d20=12]

[19:11:30] <Oros> is the morgh destroyed?

01[19:11:39] <@gamemaster> 3#2d4+5 damage to zombies

[19:11:40] <Alea> GameMaster, damage to zombies: 10 [2d4=4,1], 8 [2d4=1,2], 9 [2d4=2,2]

01[19:12:07] <@gamemaster> zombie 1 dead, zombie 3 wounded for 9

01[19:12:20] <@gamemaster> mohrg goes

01[19:12:42] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+15 slam; 1d20+10 tongue touch

[19:12:43] <Alea> GameMaster, slam: 29 [1d20=14], 18 [1d20=3]; tongue touch: 17 [1d20=7]

01[19:12:53] <@gamemaster> AC 23, but what is touch?

[19:12:57] <Oros> 11

01[19:13:01] <@gamemaster> 2d8+5 damage

[19:13:02] <Alea> GameMaster, damage: 13 [2d8=1,7]

01[19:13:25] <@gamemaster> fort save

[19:13:30] <Oros> 1d20+10

[19:13:30] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+10: 28 [1d20=18]

01[19:13:33] <@gamemaster> made it

01[19:14:10] <@gamemaster> 6#1d20+4 to hit

[19:14:11] <Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 9 [1d20=5], 24 [1d20=20], 10 [1d20=6], 13 [1d20=9], 8 [1d20=4], 21 [1d20=17]

06[19:14:14] * Oros isn't even trying to reason with the Morgh, he knows it must be destroyed

01[19:14:30] <@gamemaster> guards 2 and 4 are hit once....

01[19:14:34] <@gamemaster> 1d20+4 confirm

[19:14:35] <Alea> GameMaster, confirm: 22 [1d20=18]

01[19:14:47] <@gamemaster> 2d6+8; 1d6+4

[19:14:48] <Alea> GameMaster, 2d6+8: 16 [2d6=6,2]; 1d6+4: 10 [1d6=6]

01[19:15:10] <@gamemaster> your turn

[19:15:41] <Oros> 1d20+17 Morgh if this destroys, it will affect what I do after

[19:15:42] <Alea> Oros, Morgh if this destroys, it will affect what I do after: 31 [1d20=14]

[19:15:54] <Oros> 2d4+17+2d6

[19:15:54] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+17+2d6: 30 [2d4=1,4; 2d6=4,4]

01[19:16:18] <@gamemaster> mohrg is slaugtered

01[19:16:28] <@gamemaster> carved in half

[19:16:34] <Oros> how far away are the zombies?

01[19:16:41] <@gamemaster> a move action

[19:16:51] <Oros> ok, then I'll move closer to them

01[19:16:52] <@gamemaster> you could move to flank the three zombies

01[19:16:59] <@gamemaster> give the guards a flank vs them

[19:17:05] <Oros> ok

01[19:17:09] <@gamemaster> guards go...

01[19:17:24] <@gamemaster> guard 1, flanking zombie 2 with you

01[19:17:42] <@gamemaster> well, guard officer

01[19:17:45] <@gamemaster> www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npc-3/guard-officer-human-fighter-4

01[19:17:53] <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 to hit

[19:17:53] <Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 20 [1d20=9]

01[19:18:06] <@gamemaster> 2d4+5

[19:18:06] <Alea> GameMaster, 2d4+5: 11 [2d4=3,3]

01[19:18:28] <@gamemaster> he 5-foots, so that guard 2 can finish it off after a 5-foot to flank with you

01[19:18:30] <@gamemaster> 1d20+11

[19:18:31] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+11: 20 [1d20=9]

01[19:18:36] <@gamemaster> min damage destroys is

01[19:18:57] <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 to hit zombie 3

[19:18:57] <Alea> GameMaster, to hit zombie 3: 14 [1d20=3]

01[19:19:04] <@gamemaster> min damage destroys it

01[19:19:10] <@gamemaster> woulda missed without your flanking

01[19:19:24] <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 after 5' to kill zombie 4

[19:19:25] <Alea> GameMaster, after 5' to kill zombie 4: 31 [1d20=20]

01[19:19:31] <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 confirm

[19:19:31] <Alea> GameMaster, confirm: 30 [1d20=19]

01[19:19:43] <@gamemaster> 6d4+15 damage

[19:19:44] <Alea> GameMaster, damage: 27 [6d4=1,4,2,2,1,2]

[19:19:45] <Oros> kaboom

01[19:19:50] <@gamemaster> MASSACRED

01[19:20:07] <@gamemaster> you have 13 damage, guard 2 has 21 damage, and guard 4 has 10 damage

[19:20:08] <Oros> 1 zombie left?

01[19:20:11] <@gamemaster> and the woman is paralyzed

01[19:20:16] <@gamemaster> combat over

[19:20:18] <Oros> oh

01[19:20:22] <@gamemaster> "Glad you're on our side!"

06[19:20:38] * Oros rushes over to the downed woman and checks her pulse

01[19:20:44] <@gamemaster> she's alive

01[19:20:46] <@gamemaster> 1d4

[19:20:47] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d4: 3 [1d4=3]

01[19:20:58] <@gamemaster> 3 minutes later, she wakes up and starts sobbing

01[19:21:18] <@gamemaster> the uninjured guard speaks, "I'll see her to a place to rest, don't worry."

01[19:21:25] <@gamemaster> *one of the guards

[19:21:32] <Oros> "Get those wounds treated, all of you."

[19:21:50] <Oros> "Who knows what those creatures were infested with."

06[19:22:15] * Oros provides himself with a CSW

[19:22:22] <Oros> 3d8+8

[19:22:22] <Alea> Oros, 3d8+8: 30 [3d8=7,7,8]

01[19:22:23] <@gamemaster> the other uninjured one says, "Jenkins, Smith, come with me to the base, and to Brother Mattias's care."

01[19:22:33] <@gamemaster> that ... was overkill

[19:22:42] <Oros> it was, but Kenning is Kenning :V

[19:23:19] <Oros> "How did these abominations come in..."

01[19:23:27] <@gamemaster> "We'll report this undead to our the captain. He'll know what to do."

01[19:23:32] <@gamemaster> "Ah, what sort was it, though?"

[19:23:51] <Oros> "A Morgh, a vile sort with the ability to paralyze."

[19:24:02] <Oros> "And just some weak zombies."

01[19:24:28] <@gamemaster> "Thank you."

01[19:24:30] <@gamemaster> they turn to go

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Jan 23, 2015 20:29:46 GMT -6

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03:01 <@gamemaster> as you fly from a town back to New Dawn, you notice a disturbance on the road
03:02 < Loric> 2#1d20 lucky l m
03:02 < Alea> Loric, lucky l m: 14 [1d20=14], 16 [1d20=16]
03:02 <@gamemaster> investigate?
03:02 < Loric> 1d20 miya per
03:02 < Alea> Loric, miya per: 15 [1d20=15]
03:02 < Loric> "Huh, what's that?"
03:02 <@gamemaster> a trade caravan is under attack!
03:02 < Loric> "We have to help!"
03:02 <@gamemaster> you control Miya for now
03:03 < Loric> how far away are we?
03:03 <@gamemaster> you can get there quickly, just a couple rounds
03:04 * Miyamora casts Haste
03:04 <@gamemaster> knowledge nature and arcana
03:04 <@gamemaster> haste takes a round of movement, though
03:04 <@gamemaster> so she'll arrive after you
03:04 < Miyamora> 2#1d20+15 nature arcana
03:04 < Alea> Miyamora, nature arcana: 18 [1d20=3], 32 [1d20=17]
03:04 <@gamemaster> nature reveals that the attackers appear to be groups of fey
03:04 <@gamemaster> let by a fey dragon
03:05 <@gamemaster> (not the good Faerie Dragons - this is a half-white dragon cold rider)
03:05 <@gamemaster> www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/fey/cold-rider
03:05 < Loric> Loric has Fly 70, Miya has 40
03:05 < Loric> doubled downwards
03:05 <@gamemaster> www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/monster-listings/templates/half-dragon
03:05 <@gamemaster> yeah, that's why only 2 rounds or so...
03:05 <@gamemaster> okay, loric gets there early
03:06 <@gamemaster> and sees a battle, as some creatures are fighting the caravan guards
03:06 <@gamemaster> the winged cold rider notices and attacks!
03:06 <@gamemaster> 1d20+7 init
03:06 < Alea> GameMaster, init: 19 [1d20=12]
03:06 < Loric> 1d20+5 Loric init
03:06 < Alea> Loric, Loric init: 14 [1d20=9]
03:07 < Miyamora> 1d20+4 miya init
03:07 < Alea> Miyamora, miya init: 8 [1d20=4]
03:07 <@gamemaster> the rider charges fast
03:07 <@gamemaster> 1d20+18 to hit loric
03:07 < Alea> GameMaster, to hit loric: 22 [1d20=4]
03:07 <@gamemaster> does that hit?
03:07 < Loric> no
03:07 < Loric> armor blocks
03:08 <@gamemaster> turn
03:09 < Loric> casting true strike with spell combat
03:09 < Loric> provoking aoo
03:09 <@gamemaster> 1d20+16 to hit
03:09 < Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 30 [1d20=14]
03:09 < Loric> "These lands are under royal protection!"
03:09 < Loric> sudden block
03:09 < Loric> 1 PM, causes a miss
03:09 < Loric> *MP
03:10 < Loric> grappling the rider, provoking another a from him if he has reflexes
03:10 <@gamemaster> grappled
03:10 < Loric> 1d20+1d6+26 grapple 4 MP left
03:10 < Alea> Loric, grapple 4 MP left: 45 [1d20=17; 1d6=2]
03:11 <@gamemaster> grappled
03:11 <@gamemaster> miya turn
03:11 <@gamemaster> unless you want to use amazing init?
03:12 < Loric> nay
03:12 < Loric> is the rider humanoid?
03:12 <@gamemaster> dragon
03:13 < Loric> and how high are we atm?
03:13 <@gamemaster> formerly fey
03:13 <@gamemaster> and you're roughly 60 feet up
03:13 <@gamemaster> although...
03:13 <@gamemaster> fly check
03:13 <@gamemaster> since midair grapple
03:14 < Loric> 1d20-1 fly
03:14 < Alea> Loric, fly: 9 [1d20=10]
03:14 <@gamemaster> you start falling!
03:14 <@gamemaster> 1d20+17 fly
03:14 < Alea> GameMaster, fly: 19 [1d20=2]
03:14 <@gamemaster> ooh, and the cold rider misses the check, too!
03:14 < Loric> all the way down!
03:15 <@gamemaster> 5d6 lethal to you; 1d6 nonlethal to you
03:15 < Alea> GameMaster, lethal to you: 15 [5d6=4,3,2,2,4]; nonlethal to you: 6 [1d6=6]
03:15 <@gamemaster> the ground is yielding
03:15 <@gamemaster> 5d6 lethal to it; 1d6 nonlethal to it
03:15 < Alea> GameMaster, lethal to it: 20 [5d6=6,3,3,4,4]; nonlethal to it: 4 [1d6=4]
03:15 <@gamemaster> miya's turn
03:15 <@gamemaster> what's she do?
03:16 <@gamemaster> (you're both prone and grappled)
03:16 * Miyamora casts Terrible Remorse
03:16 < Loric> DC 21
03:16 * Miyamora flies further down
03:17 <@gamemaster> 1d20+10 will
03:17 < Alea> GameMaster, will: 28 [1d20=18]
03:17 < Loric> If the creature saves, it is staggered for 1 round and takes a -2 penalty to Armor Class, after which the spell ends.
03:17 <@gamemaster> okay, it tries to break the grapple
03:17 <@gamemaster> 1d20+13
03:17 < Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+13: 26 [1d20=13]
03:18 <@gamemaster> it also appears to heal a bit
03:18 <@gamemaster> only 15 damage and no nonlethal on it, now
03:18 < Loric> is that with -4 from prone?
03:18 <@gamemaster> you have -4, too
03:18 <@gamemaster> so it doesn't matter
03:18 < Loric> ah, then it breaks free
03:19 <@gamemaster> your turn.
03:19 < Loric> standing up, provoking
03:19 <@gamemaster> 1d20+16
03:19 < Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+16: 17 [1d20=1]
03:20 < Loric> casting Fireball
03:20 < Loric> DC 15 to save
03:20 <@gamemaster> roll for SR
03:20 <@gamemaster> oh, right, roll for SR for that terrible remorse, too
03:20 < Loric> 1d20+8+1d6 Fireball 3 MP left
03:20 < Alea> Loric, Fireball 3 MP left: 31 [1d20=17; 1d6=6]
03:21 <@gamemaster> and the terrible remorse?
03:21 <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 save
03:21 < Alea> GameMaster, save: 31 [1d20=20]
03:21 < Miyamora> 1d20+8+1d6 6 MP left
03:21 < Alea> Miyamora, 6 MP left: 11 [1d20=1; 1d6=2]
03:21 <@gamemaster> okay, WAS NOT staggered
03:21 <@gamemaster> so he stood up, too
03:21 <@gamemaster> provoking
03:21 < Loric> 1d20+6 trip
03:21 < Alea> Loric, trip: 23 [1d20=17]
03:21 <@gamemaster> can't trip as they stand up
03:21 < Loric> aww
03:21 <@gamemaster> but it fails, anyway
03:22 <@gamemaster> er, was that with -4 prone?
03:22 < Loric> yes
03:22 <@gamemaster> well, it would have worked, if it were allowed
03:22 <@gamemaster> roll fireball damage
03:22 <@gamemaster> he takes 3/4 damage because he saved
03:22 < Loric> 8d6 BOOM
03:22 < Alea> Loric, BOOM: 32 [8d6=4,1,5,3,5,5,6,3]
03:22 < Loric> taking 1 on the save
03:23 <@gamemaster> taking 1?
03:23 <@gamemaster> oh
03:23 <@gamemaster> but that exposes some of your stuff to it
03:23 < Loric> hum
03:23 < Loric> then invoking voluntarily failing rule
03:23 < Loric> which doesn't imply 1
03:23 <@gamemaster> fine
03:23 <@gamemaster> it takes 24 damage, total is now 34 because fast healing 5
03:24 <@gamemaster> it looks... mildly injured
03:24 <@gamemaster> it drops the glaive
03:24 <@gamemaster> full attack
03:24 <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+13
03:24 < Alea> GameMaster, 4#1d20+13: 15 [1d20=2], 27 [1d20=14], 19 [1d20=6], 28 [1d20=15]
03:24 <@gamemaster> ac is...?
03:24 <@gamemaster> bite/claw/claw/gore
03:25 < Loric> 29
03:25 <@gamemaster> ac 29???
03:25 < Loric> 28 base plus haste
03:25 < Loric> oh
03:25 < Loric> 25 if prone
03:25 <@gamemaster> you already stood up, I thought
03:25 < Loric> but shouldn't miya be before it?
03:26 <@gamemaster> uh, thought she took her turn with the crushing remorse
03:26 <@gamemaster> okay, her turn
03:26 <@gamemaster> then yours and then hers
03:26 * Miyamora casts Phantasmal Killer
03:26 <@gamemaster> 1d20+10 will
03:26 < Alea> GameMaster, will: 18 [1d20=8]
03:27 < Miyamora> ((from ring))
03:27 < Miyamora> DC 21
03:27 <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 fot
03:27 < Alea> GameMaster, fot: 22 [1d20=11]
03:27 <@gamemaster> *fort
03:27 <@gamemaster> wait
03:27 <@gamemaster> spell resistance
03:27 <@gamemaster> roll it
03:27 < Miyamora> 1d20+8+1d6 5mp left
03:27 < Alea> Miyamora, 5mp left: 13 [1d20=1; 1d6=4]
03:27 <@gamemaster> no effect
03:28 < Loric> second fireball from ring
03:28 < Loric> DC 15
03:28 < Loric> 8d6 BOOM
03:28 < Alea> Loric, BOOM: 27 [8d6=3,5,1,4,6,3,4,1]
03:29 < Loric> 1d20+8 vs SR
03:29 < Alea> Loric, vs SR: 21 [1d20=13]
03:29 < Loric> 5ft step back to avoid aoo
03:29 <@gamemaster> barely made it
03:29 < Loric> 1d6 LoH
03:29 < Alea> Loric, LoH: 3 [1d6=3]
03:29 <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 reflex
03:29 < Alea> GameMaster, reflex: 31 [1d20=20]
03:30 <@gamemaster> 20 damage
03:30 <@gamemaster> so 54 total
03:30 <@gamemaster> miya turn, then it goes
03:31 < Miyamora> Ray of Exhaustion
03:31 < Miyamora> 1d20+6 vs touch
03:31 < Alea> Miyamora, vs touch: 16 [1d20=10]
03:31 < Miyamora> 1d20+8+1d6 SR 4mp left
03:31 < Alea> Miyamora, SR 4mp left: 30 [1d20=17; 1d6=5]
03:31 < Miyamora> DC 19
03:31 <@gamemaster> touch hits...
03:32 <@gamemaster> 1d20+11 fort
03:32 < Alea> GameMaster, fort: 25 [1d20=14]
03:32 < Miyamora> only fatigued
03:32 <@gamemaster> it picks up its glaive
03:33 <@gamemaster> and after the sudden blast of cold clears, it's 5-footed next to loric
03:33 < Loric> 1d20+10 aoo trip
03:33 < Alea> Loric, aoo trip: 12 [1d20=2]
03:33 <@gamemaster> you have reach?
03:33 < Loric> ah, no
03:33 <@gamemaster> then no aoo
03:33 <@gamemaster> it 5-foots after doing its move and standard
03:33 <@gamemaster> 49 damage on it
03:33 <@gamemaster> give me a reflex save
03:33 <@gamemaster> 13d6 cold damage
03:33 < Alea> GameMaster, cold damage: 45 [13d6=1,5,3,1,4,4,4,1,5,3,4,5,5]
03:33 < Loric> 49 damage on what?
03:34 < Loric> 1d20+8 ref
03:34 < Alea> Loric, ref: 10 [1d20=2]
03:34 < Loric> cloak reroll
03:34 < Loric> 1d20+8 ref
03:34 <@gamemaster> it = half-dragon cold rider
03:34 < Alea> Loric, ref: 23 [1d20=15]
03:34 <@gamemaster> barely made it
03:34 <@gamemaster> 22 damage to you
03:34 < Loric> first tier of Danger Mario activates!
03:34 <@gamemaster> it's in reach of you now
03:34 <@gamemaster> and can aoo your spells
03:34 <@gamemaster> turns
03:35 < Loric> does it have DR?
Lastlog:
03:27 < Miyamora> ((from ring))
03:28 < Loric> second fireball from ring
End of Lastlog
03:36 <@gamemaster> no, it has fast healing
03:36 < Loric> full attack with gauntlet and shield
03:36 < Loric> 2#1d20+11 bashes
03:36 < Alea> Loric, bashes: 14 [1d20=3], 27 [1d20=16]
Lastlog:
03:02 < Loric> 2#1d20 lucky l m
03:02 < Alea> Loric, lucky l m: 14 [1d20=14], 16 [1d20=16]
End of Lastlog
03:36 <@gamemaster> 27 hits
03:36 < Loric> 1d20+10; 1d20+5 gauntlet
03:36 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+10: 24 [1d20=14]; gauntlet: 22 [1d20=17]
03:37 <@gamemaster> 24 hits
03:37 < Loric> lucky number makes that first one a 26
03:37 <@gamemaster> but only because it has -2 ac
03:37 <@gamemaster> er, -1 fatigue
03:37 <@gamemaster> oh, hits, then
03:37 < Loric> 1d4+2 bash
03:37 < Alea> Loric, bash: 6 [1d4=4]
03:37 <@gamemaster> (AC 25, -1 fatigued)
03:37 < Loric> 1d3+1 gauntlet
03:37 < Alea> Loric, gauntlet: 2 [1d3=1]
03:37 < Loric> "This is no good!"
03:37 <@gamemaster> it has 57 damage
03:38 <@gamemaster> miya turn, then?
03:38 < Miyamora> Pellet Blast, no SR
03:38 < Miyamora> 4d8 damage (Steel)
03:38 < Alea> Miyamora, damage (Steel): 18 [4d8=3,3,6,6]
03:39 < Miyamora> and
03:39 <@gamemaster> 75 damage, it looks rather injured
03:39 < Miyamora> arcane surge
03:39 <@gamemaster> yes...?
03:40 < Miyamora> two scorching rays
03:40 < Miyamora> it's larger than medium, right?
03:40 <@gamemaster> it's medium
03:40 < Miyamora> 2#1d20+2 two rays into melee
03:40 < Alea> Miyamora, two rays into melee: 19 [1d20=17], 21 [1d20=19]
03:40 <@gamemaster> that's... 8d6 x 1.5?
03:41 < Miyamora> is SR rolled separatedly for both rays?
03:41 <@gamemaster> I think not
03:41 <@gamemaster> not if they're targeting the same enemy
03:41 < Miyamora> 1d20+9+1d6 1mp left roll 1
03:41 < Alea> Miyamora, 1mp left roll 1: 24 [1d20=12; 1d6=3]
03:42 < Miyamora> 1d20+9+1d6 1mp left roll 2
03:42 < Alea> Miyamora, 1mp left roll 2: 28 [1d20=18; 1d6=1]
03:42 <@gamemaster> you only needed to roll once
03:42 <@gamemaster> and you beat SR
03:42 < Miyamora> first ray, if it drops to this then stop
03:42 < Miyamora> 4d6 fire
03:42 < Alea> Miyamora, fire: 20 [4d6=2,6,6,6]
03:42 <@gamemaster> 105 damage total
03:42 <@gamemaster> next ray?
03:42 < Miyamora> yes
03:42 < Miyamora> 4d6
03:42 < Alea> Miyamora, 4d6: 14 [4d6=3,6,3,2]
03:43 <@gamemaster> 126 damage total
03:43 <@gamemaster> it heals to 121 damage
03:43 < Miyamora> is it down?
03:43 <@gamemaster> 5's back and drops a lot of sleet on top of loric
03:43 <@gamemaster> ice storm
03:43 <@gamemaster> 3d6 bludgeoning
03:43 < Alea> GameMaster, bludgeoning: 12 [3d6=3,5,4]
03:43 <@gamemaster> 2d6 cold
03:43 < Alea> GameMaster, cold: 9 [2d6=5,4]
03:43 <@gamemaster> it looks VERY badly injured
03:43 <@gamemaster> finish it
03:44 < Loric> danger mario tier 2 activates
03:44 <@gamemaster> you are now in difficult terrain
03:44 <@gamemaster> and the weather is ... poor
03:44 <@gamemaster> for flying
03:44 < Loric> 5ft fly over diff terrain
03:44 <@gamemaster> roll
03:44 <@gamemaster> you're in heavy rain and sleet
03:44 < Loric> but first true strike spell combat
03:45 < Loric> 1d20-1 fly
03:45 < Alea> Loric, fly: 3 [1d20=4]
03:45 <@gamemaster> with a -2 circumstancial... your roll is above 0
03:45 <@gamemaster> you pass
03:45 <@gamemaster> so, rest of your attack?
03:46 < Loric> 2#1d20+13 bashes
03:46 < Alea> Loric, bashes: 20 [1d20=7], 28 [1d20=15]
03:46 <@gamemaster> miss, hit
03:46 < Loric> 1d20+12; 1d20+7 gauntlet
03:46 < Alea> Loric, 1d20+12: 16 [1d20=4]; gauntlet: 15 [1d20=8]
03:46 <@gamemaster> miss, miss
03:46 < Loric> 1d3+3 damage bash
03:46 < Alea> Loric, damage bash: 4 [1d3=1]
03:46 < Loric> err first was 40
03:46 < Loric> due to true strike
03:46 <@gamemaster> hit, hit, then'
03:46 < Loric> so 1d3+3 additional
03:46 < Loric> 1d3+3
03:46 <@gamemaster> 125 damage to it...
03:46 < Alea> Loric, 1d3+3: 5 [1d3=2]
03:46 <@gamemaster> 130 to it...
03:47 <@gamemaster> still up
03:47 <@gamemaster> miya turn
03:47 < Miyamora> 1d20+7 magic missile SR
03:47 < Alea> Miyamora, magic missile SR: 8 [1d20=1]
03:47 < Miyamora> arcane surge
03:47 <@gamemaster> okay...
03:47 < Miyamora> 1d20+7 burning hands SR first roll
03:47 < Alea> Miyamora, burning hands SR first roll: 13 [1d20=6]
03:48 < Miyamora> 1d20+7 burning hands SR second roll 0mp left
03:48 < Alea> Miyamora, burning hands SR second roll 0mp left: 12 [1d20=5]
03:48 <@gamemaster> oh, eldritch breach
03:48 <@gamemaster> fails
03:48 <@gamemaster> 120 damage to it, it full attacks you.
03:48 <@gamemaster> b/c fast healing
03:48 <@gamemaster> 4#1d20+12 to hit
03:48 < Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 21 [1d20=9], 23 [1d20=11], 20 [1d20=8], 23 [1d20=11]
03:48 <@gamemaster> all miss
03:48 <@gamemaster> go
03:49 <@gamemaster> "You're on your last breath... die already"
03:49 < Loric> walking back
03:49 < Loric> "I have many breaths!"
03:49 < Loric> provoking aoos
03:49 <@gamemaster> 1d20+12 aoo
03:49 < Alea> GameMaster, aoo: 15 [1d20=3]
03:49 < Loric> 4d8 pellet blast thru SR
03:49 < Alea> Loric, pellet blast thru SR: 28 [4d8=7,7,6,8]
03:50 < Loric> loric is 10ft away
03:50 <@gamemaster> 148 damage total to it... he drops
03:50 < Loric> Tying it up with an adamantine chain
03:50 <@gamemaster> what's the break dc on it?
03:51 < Loric> hmm break
03:51 < Loric> lessee
03:51 < Miyamora> 2#1d8+5 CLW Loric
03:51 < Alea> Miyamora, CLW Loric: 8 [1d8=3], 11 [1d8=6]
03:51 <@gamemaster> I should note
03:51 <@gamemaster> there's still a little fight going on
03:51 <@gamemaster> that you might want to help in...
03:51 <@gamemaster> after killing the cold rider because fast healing
03:52 < Loric> ordinary chain is DC26
03:52 < Loric> so adamantine chain is at least that
03:52 <@gamemaster> adamantine is at least a mwk +2
03:52 <@gamemaster> so okay, he lacks the str to break it
03:53 * Miyamora flies to help
03:53 * Loric also
03:53 <@gamemaster> but you've still got a battle you can help with, but it would be a bad idea to enter it without stopping the cold rider from
coming back
03:53 <@gamemaster> (I'm surprised you didn't Smite Evil)
03:53 < Loric> the tying up takes only one round with amazing init
03:53 < Loric> smiting slows down activation of danger mario
03:54 <@gamemaster> okay, after the battle, the cold rider is at full hp again
03:54 <@gamemaster> and starts firing off DC 17 Deep Slumber spells
03:54 <@gamemaster> at will
03:54 < Loric> is it within range?
03:55 <@gamemaster> yeah
03:55 <@gamemaster> sla, so it can do that
03:55 < Loric> doesn't it need somatic components?
03:55 <@gamemaster> SLA
03:55 < Loric> huh
03:56 < Loric> I thought they required all components but material
03:56 <@gamemaster> I'll double-check...
03:57 <@gamemaster> (though they are not spells and so have no verbal, somatic, focus, or material components)
03:57 <@gamemaster> SLAs have no components
03:57 <@gamemaster> give me a saving throw
03:58 < Loric> A pinned character who attempts to cast a spell or use a spell-like ability must make a concentration check (DC 10 + grappler's
CMB + spell level) or lose the spell.
03:59 < Loric> which is 44 with True Strike tying
03:59 <@gamemaster> tying up a helpless target isn't an attack roll, now is it?
04:00 < Loric> I'd argue that it is, because tying a helpless target should be easier than tying up a struggling one
04:00 <@gamemaster> well, it WOULD be relevant...
04:01 <@gamemaster> except you said nothing about true strike for tying up
04:01 <@gamemaster> 1d20+14 concentration
04:01 < Alea> GameMaster, concentration: 25 [1d20=11]
04:01 < Loric> I'll burn a hero point to retroactively true strike it!
04:01 <@gamemaster> oh, fine, he can't use it, then
04:02 <@gamemaster> "MY MASTER WILL FREE ME, AND THEN HE WILL SWALLOW YOU WHOLE AND SPIT OUT THE BONES!"
04:02 <@gamemaster> he tries to cast it again
04:02 <@gamemaster> "YOU CAN'T HOLD ME FOREVER!"
04:02 < Loric> "Your master cannot untie those bonds!"
04:02 < Loric> "I'll only hold you for as long as it takes for you to repent!"
04:03 <@gamemaster> ...
04:03 <@gamemaster> roll arcana or nature
04:03 < Loric> 1d20+10 arcana
04:03 < Alea> Loric, arcana: 25 [1d20=15]
04:03 < Loric> 2#1d20+10 arcana; nature miya
04:03 < Alea> Loric, arcana: 26 [1d20=16], 25 [1d20=15]
04:03 <@gamemaster> you know there's a 0.0% chance of that
04:03 <@gamemaster> you can retract that
04:03 <@gamemaster> given how a Cold Rider is made
04:03 <@gamemaster> they lack the capacity to repent
04:04 < Loric> hmm
04:04 < Loric> not taking it back
04:04 < Loric> it is an effective insult
04:04 <@gamemaster> you also know that they view that as weakness
04:04 <@gamemaster> (their hearts, and with it their wills, are ripped out and replaced to a powerful fey's liking)
04:05 < Miyamora> "...We'll interrogate it later..."
04:05 <@gamemaster> okay, a few days later, it has escaped
04:05 <@gamemaster> with outside help
04:05 <@gamemaster> *you get word of that
04:06 <@gamemaster> and that the attacker did, indeed, swallow the guards whole
04:06 < Miyamora> no time to interrogate?
04:06 <@gamemaster> and spat out the bones
04:06 <@gamemaster> he refuses to talk
04:06 < Miyamora> magic!
04:06 <@gamemaster> spell resistance + high saves
04:07 < Miyamora> it's possible
04:07 < Miyamora> if it doesn't give info given one day of interrogation, it's couped
04:07 <@gamemaster> if you want to divert time from miya's schedule to do so, then fine...
04:07 <@gamemaster> okay, fine, it's dead then
04:07 < Miyamora> it's only one day's worth of spells
04:07 < Miyamora> I'd want to see if it saves or not
04:08 <@gamemaster> okay, fine
04:08 <@gamemaster> 1d20+10 will
04:08 < Alea> GameMaster, will: 21 [1d20=11]
04:08 <@gamemaster> 1d20+10 will
04:08 < Alea> GameMaster, will: 18 [1d20=8]
04:08 <@gamemaster> 1d20+10 will
04:08 < Alea> GameMaster, will: 22 [1d20=12]
04:08 <@gamemaster> how many beat SR?
04:09 <@gamemaster> (roll sr on interrogation spells)
04:09 < Miyamora> 2#1d20+12+1d6 charm monster
04:09 < Alea> Miyamora, charm monster: 26 [1d20=13; 1d6=1], 26 [1d20=8; 1d6=6]
04:09 < Miyamora> DC 20
04:10 <@gamemaster> okay, he made that save
04:10 <@gamemaster> with the 21
04:10 <@gamemaster> next?
04:10 < Miyamora> there were two charm monsters
04:10 < Miyamora> both penetrated SR
04:10 <@gamemaster> oh
04:11 <@gamemaster> all he says is, "I do this for the glory of the Queen-to-be!"
04:11 <@gamemaster> "That is all I need to know!"
04:11 < Miyamora> "Who is this Queen?"
04:11 <@gamemaster> "That is all I needed to know!"
04:11 < Miyamora> "..."
04:11 < Loric> "It is just a tool."
04:11 * Loric coups it
04:12 <@gamemaster> it dies
04:12 <@gamemaster> done
04:13 < Loric> does that count as a rumour?
04:13 -!- GameMaster is now known as Aura_Guardian
04:13 < Loric> Queen-To-Be?
04:13 -!- Alea was kicked from #caravan by Aura_Guardian [Aura_Guardian]
04:13 <@aura_Guardian> sure
04:13 < Loric> for the purpose of Legend Lore
04:13 <@aura_Guardian> you can legend lore it
04:13 -!- Alea [Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night] has joined #caravan
04:13 < Loric> would Rusko be willing to do the casting?
04:13 <@aura_Guardian> she's not nearby to do so
04:13 < Loric> she can be contacted with Whispering Wind
04:14 < Loric> *Conversing Wind
04:14 <@aura_Guardian> fine, fine
04:14 <@aura_Guardian> sorc/wizard 6
04:15 <@aura_Guardian> way beyond her
04:15 <@aura_Guardian> for legend lore
04:15 < Loric> Rusko buys a scroll with the money Loric left behind
04:15 <@aura_Guardian> If you know only rumors, the casting time is 2d6 weeks,
04:15 <@aura_Guardian> "cast your own spell!"
04:16 < Loric> not going to pursue this lead, then :S
04:16 <@aura_Guardian> no, she's not willing
04:16 < Loric> with the prophecy about the emperor, being 2d6 weeks in stasis is not very lawful
04:17 < Loric> and abandoning callipelu is not very good
04:17 < Loric> ...are there Loremasters in Ironhelm?
04:17 < Loric> of 10th level
04:18 <@aura_Guardian> it's a metropolis; you can find almost anything
04:18 <@aura_Guardian> ... oh, you meant the prestige class
04:18 < Loric> yes
04:19 <@aura_Guardian> 1d100 want high roll
04:19 < Alea> Aura_Guardian, want high roll: 41 [1d100=41]
04:19 <@aura_Guardian> no, no loremasters specialize in faerie
04:19 < Loric> alright
04:19 < Loric> dropping this lead, then
04:20 <@aura_Guardian> nor are there any of level 10, that is
04:20 < Loric> but going to bolster Callipelu's army in defense...

Loric always acts in the surprise round.

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Feb 5, 2015 15:32:32 GMT -6

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Session Start: Mon Jan 19 19:34:03 2015
Session Ident: #temple
03[19:34] * Now talking in #temple
03[19:34] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
03[19:34] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> .test
[19:35] <@gamemaster> okay, so would you rather trying for information about the current state of things with the Five, legendary item, or something else?
01[19:35] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> I'll do both the first two eventually anyway
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> so might as well get started on them
01[19:36] <Adrasteia> prolly legendary item, since thats a little closer
[19:36] <@gamemaster> this isn't a "find next member of the five to kill" yet, though
01[19:37] <Adrasteia> Legendary Item ---> Five ---> Chat with Lich about Five
[19:38] <@gamemaster> okay, so you approach the altar after hours, then?
01[19:38] <Adrasteia> yep
[19:39] <@gamemaster> A whispering voice, "Well, you've certainly proven useful and dedicated... So, what is your desire? More power for the necklace?"
01[19:40] <Adrasteia> "Asking for power makes me sound like I only come to you for things that I want

"
[19:40] <@gamemaster> "But that's what many who follow me come to me for"
[19:41] <@gamemaster> "... Was this a social call? I don't think you meant it as that, but I could be wrong..."
01[19:41] <Adrasteia> "That is true, but you are also my mother, and sometimes its just nice to speak to you,"
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> "Its not merely a social call however, I cleared out the temple as requested, and wondered if you had anything further you would like me to do"
01[19:42] <Adrasteia> (err not temple, gentlemans club was it?)
01[19:43] <Adrasteia> (Adrasteia is trying not to be a spoilt kid holding her hand out for an allowance every week)
[19:43] <@gamemaster> "Ah, so diplomatically phrased."
01[19:43] <Adrasteia> (she doesnt mind gettinga necklace upgrade, but she wants to /help/)
01[19:44] <Adrasteia> "I'll work on it, I promise"
[19:44] <@gamemaster> "As it happens... various paths travelers take in Faerier to a portal to my realm have been... beset."
01[19:44] <Adrasteia> "This diplomacy thing is so very hard"
01[19:45] <Adrasteia> "Beset?"
[19:45] <@gamemaster> "Some of the local fey have been attacking them."
[19:45] <@gamemaster> "I'm already arranging for some people to deal with the problems, but I expect them to recurr for a while. I'd like it if you could mark a few new paths for me."
[19:45] <@gamemaster> "I'd loan you a map and give you the signs needed to mark the path, of course."
01[19:46] <Adrasteia> "I'd be happy to do so"
[19:48] <@gamemaster> "Since you'll need to dodge around fey rather more powerful than yourself, I'm relaxing the usual requirement for these services - though you might want to dress very lightly, since the path is through sweltering heat."
[19:48] <@gamemaster> she opens a portal to faerie, and very hot winds blow out at you
01[19:48] <Adrasteia> "Lightly it is then"
[19:48] <@gamemaster> the signs are piled up in front of it
06[19:48] * Adrasteia strips off to a light shirt and skirt
[19:49] <@gamemaster> no armor?
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> hmm
[19:49] <@gamemaster> "enter when you're ready"
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> yea I wont wear armor
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> I'll stay as cloe as I can to Calistia's origional preferences
01[19:49] <Adrasteia> close*
[19:50] <@gamemaster> do you have endure elements?
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> negative
[19:50] <@gamemaster> or survival?
01[19:50] <Adrasteia> I have survival
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> 1d20+4
[19:51] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+4: 5 [1d20=1]
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> whoo
[19:51] <@gamemaster> you get: no bonus
[19:51] <@gamemaster> you can wear your magic items, though
[19:51] <@gamemaster> esp. anything that helps perception or stealth
01[19:51] <Adrasteia> ok then
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> I have my necklace as well
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> that grants +1 AC
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> I think my AC is 20
01[19:52] <Adrasteia> w/o armor
[19:52] <@gamemaster> what are your stealth and perception modifiers?
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> +16 Per
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> and
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> +18 Per
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> err
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> Stealth
[19:53] <@gamemaster> ... scratching a Grimm from what you were going to need to sneak around
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> I can roll twice on stealth checks
01[19:53] <Adrasteia> 4 times a day
[19:54] <@gamemaster> +27 per
[19:54] <@gamemaster> and +25 stealth
[19:54] <@gamemaster> and CR 13
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> I could be invisable
[19:54] <@gamemaster> no, I'm NOT putting you against one yet
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> and be undetectable
01[19:54] <Adrasteia> via legendary item
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> trumps everything, even True Seeing
[19:55] <@gamemaster> you have to place nine markers, taking 9 hours
[19:55] <@gamemaster> give me 9 fort saves
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> ok
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> 9#1d20+14
[19:55] <Alea> Adrasteia, 9#1d20+14: 34 [1d20=20], 20 [1d20=6], 17 [1d20=3], 24 [1d20=10], 28 [1d20=14], 25 [1d20=11], 28 [1d20=14], 18 [1d20=4], 17 [1d20=3]
[19:55] <@gamemaster> failed the second two
01[19:55] <Adrasteia> I can use legendary power to "surge" saving throws
[19:56] <@gamemaster> you need 22 and 23, respectively
01[19:56] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[19:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 5 [1d6=5]
01[19:56] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[19:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 5 [1d6=5]
[19:56] <@gamemaster> failed the last
01[19:56] <Adrasteia> ah well
[19:56] <@gamemaster> 1d4 fire damage and minor heatstroke (fatigued)
[19:56] <Alea> GameMaster, fire damage and minor heatstroke (fatigued): 2 [1d4=2]
[19:57] <@gamemaster> nonlethal, not fire, sorry
01[19:57] <Adrasteia> kk
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> I can
[19:58] <@gamemaster> it's sweltering hot, and you're sweating the whole way... give me paired perception and stealth checks
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> spend a mythic power
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> to remove that condition
[19:58] <@gamemaster> eh, it's only towards the end of it
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> ah ok
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> ok whats my penalty
[19:58] <@gamemaster> I want... 4 pairs of checks.
[19:58] <@gamemaster> penalty?
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> o misread
01[19:58] <Adrasteia> ok
01[19:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per, 1d20+17 Stealth
[19:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per, 1d20+17 Stealth: 34 [1d20=18]
01[19:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per
[19:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 23 [1d20=7]
01[19:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per, 1d20+17 Stealth
[19:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per, 1d20+17 Stealth: 28 [1d20=12]
01[19:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[19:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 37 [1d20=20]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 28 [1d20=12]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 20 [1d20=3]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> reroll
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 24 [1d20=7]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 34 [1d20=18]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 25 [1d20=8]
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> reroll
01[20:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 25 [1d20=8]
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> lol
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> ok
[20:01] <@gamemaster> wait, what are the parired perceptions and stealths?
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> ok its
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> 23 Per, 34 Stealth
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> 28 Per, 37 Stealth
01[20:01] <Adrasteia> 34 Per, 25 Stealth
01[20:02] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per
[20:02] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 36 [1d20=20]
[20:02] <@gamemaster> you don't see anything for sneaking past a place with blood on the road, but snuck by very quietly, so you don't think anyone noticed
01[20:02] <Adrasteia> and 36 Per, 24 Stealth
[20:02] <@gamemaster> 1d20+19
[20:02] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+19: 22 [1d20=3]
[20:02] <@gamemaster> you spot a group of redcaps the second time, seeming to be in ambush for someone, but can sneak by easily (there are too many of them for fighting them to be a good idea)
[20:03] <@gamemaster> a full 12 of them, some looking advanced
01[20:03] <Adrasteia> yep, thats beyond me
[20:04] <@gamemaster> 5#1d20+26
[20:04] <Alea> GameMaster, 5#1d20+26: 38 [1d20=12], 43 [1d20=17], 40 [1d20=14], 46 [1d20=20], 41 [1d20=15]
[20:05] <@gamemaster> you don't spot a grou of Grimstalkers, though
[20:05] <@gamemaster> *group of
[20:05] <@gamemaster> until they're nearly on top of you
[20:05] <@gamemaster> what do you do?
01[20:05] <Adrasteia> go invisable
[20:05] <@gamemaster> *invisible
[20:05] <@gamemaster> okay, then
[20:05] <@gamemaster> do you know Aklo?
01[20:06] <Adrasteia> I can cast tongues on myself
01[20:06] <Adrasteia> before I leave
[20:06] <@gamemaster> they're searching for you, having heard you cast the invisibility
[20:06] <@gamemaster> but they aren't finding you
01[20:06] <Adrasteia> aha
[20:06] <@gamemaster> and with invis, you manage to escape
[20:07] <@gamemaster> they're only CR 5, but you don't have armor, and there are many of them, some looking stronger than the little guide you were loaned indicated
[20:07] <@gamemaster> you *could* fight them, and you might even win
[20:07] <@gamemaster> not as hopeless as the redcaps
01[20:07] <Adrasteia> I think its risky though
[20:07] <@gamemaster> kk
01[20:07] <Adrasteia> I might draw more down on me
01[20:07] <Adrasteia> noise etc
[20:07] <@gamemaster> what was your fourth check?
01[20:08] <Adrasteia> 36 Per, 25 stealth
01[20:08] <Adrasteia> 24*
[20:09] <@gamemaster> 20#1d20+7
[20:09] <Alea> GameMaster, 20#1d20+7: 26 [1d20=19], 10 [1d20=3], 19 [1d20=12], 10 [1d20=3], 9 [1d20=2], 9 [1d20=2], 16 [1d20=9], 11 [1d20=4], 25 [1d20=18], 13 [1d20=6], 17 [1d20=10], 25 [1d20=18], 14 [1d20=7], 11 [1d20=4], 17 [1d20=10], 21 [1d20=14], 15 [1d20=8], 19 [1d20=12], 12 [1d20=5], 13 [1d20=6]
[20:09] <@gamemaster> with range penalties...
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> or I could just surge
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> my stealth
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> if thats per checks
[20:10] <@gamemaster> This tiny sprite has the head of a humanoid and the body of a brilliantly colored parrot.
[20:10] <@gamemaster> you notice them, from far enough to go around
[20:10] <@gamemaster> they don't spot you
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> yay
[20:10] <@gamemaster> which means... check #5
[20:10] <@gamemaster> they do NOT alert what comes next
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Perception
[20:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, Perception: 19 [1d20=3]
01[20:10] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 28 [1d20=11]
[20:11] <@gamemaster> ... might want to surge those
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> I can freely reroll stealth and take best, so I'll do that first
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:11] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 23 [1d20=6]
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> ok 28
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> surge
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[20:11] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> 34 on stealth and
01[20:11] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[20:11] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 3 [1d6=3]
01[20:12] <Adrasteia> 22 on Per
[20:13] <@gamemaster> why do all fairies have stealth trained to the max?
[20:14] <@gamemaster> 1d20+16 perception; 1d20+15 stealth
[20:14] <Alea> GameMaster, perception: 19 [1d20=3]; stealth: 16 [1d20=1]
[20:14] <@gamemaster> wow, he botched it but good
01[20:15] <Adrasteia> its ok I can seduce one of them
[20:15] <@gamemaster> even after advanced and some class levels... not a prayer
[20:15] <@gamemaster> A handsome and wicked looking young man of sleight build with sharply pointed ears, small goat like horns jutting from their broad temples. They dress in fine silk robes and ermine lined cloaks and often bear a scepter or some other symbol of nobility.
01[20:15] <Adrasteia> hm
[20:16] <@gamemaster> 3rd party guy
01[20:16] <Adrasteia> am I meant to say hi
01[20:16] <Adrasteia> o he looks wicked looking
[20:16] <@gamemaster> you can if you want
01[20:16] <Adrasteia> better not
[20:16] <@gamemaster> I advise you to either kill him or go around
01[20:16] <Adrasteia> I'll go around
[20:17] <@gamemaster> finally, you spot a Grimm fighting against a squad of men
[20:18] <@gamemaster> it appears badly injured, a few of them are down
01[20:18] <Adrasteia> I'll kill that thing
[20:18] <@gamemaster> roll a surprise round, then
01[20:18] <Adrasteia> assuming the men are not like
01[20:18] <Adrasteia> evil hunters or something
01[20:18] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23 SM
[20:18] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM: 43 [1d20=20]
[20:18] <@gamemaster> SM?
01[20:19] <Adrasteia> 43 yeaaaa
[20:19] <@gamemaster> spellcraft might be better
[20:19] <@gamemaster> if you have it... no?
01[20:19] <Adrasteia> dont have
01[20:19] <Adrasteia> I need a Wish INT boost
01[20:19] <Adrasteia> lol
[20:20] <@gamemaster> grimm: This monstrous beast stands well over 9 feet tall and has glistening black flesh. Its head is oval with deep sunken black eyes. Its mouth is wide and large and sports double rows of razor-sharp fangs. A purplish-black tongue flicks in and out of its mouth. The monster’s powerful arms and legs end in filthy wicked claws that sport broken, black fingernails.
[20:20] <@gamemaster> SM says you're fairly sure this thing is evil
[20:21] <@gamemaster> and the guys fighting it, judging from someone looking like a priest shouting, "I'm out of Holy Smites!" that they're non-evil
01[20:21] <Adrasteia> ah
01[20:22] <Adrasteia> I attack it
01[20:22] <Adrasteia> from stealth
[20:22] <@gamemaster> take your action, then
01[20:22] <Adrasteia> ok
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> #1d20+20
[20:23] <Alea> Adrasteia, #1d20+20: 21 [1d20=1]
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> 2#1d20+20
[20:23] <Alea> Adrasteia, 2#1d20+20: 32 [1d20=12], 21 [1d20=1]
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> heh
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> 2 nat ones
[20:23] <@gamemaster> one hits
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> extra standard
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[20:23] <@gamemaster> +5 beats his SR
[20:23] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 23 [1d20=3]
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> surge
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[20:23] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]
[20:23] <@gamemaster> however, after your first attack, he is NOT flat-footed vs you, and so you miss
01[20:23] <Adrasteia> 1d20+22 Distant Barrage
[20:23] <@gamemaster> 1 hit, total, tha tis
[20:23] <Alea> Adrasteia, Distant Barrage: 36 [1d20=14]
[20:24] <@gamemaster> that hits
01[20:24] <Adrasteia> hm
01[20:24] <Adrasteia> did I have an opportunity to charge my weapon with fey bane
[20:24] <@gamemaster> no
01[20:24] <Adrasteia> ok
01[20:24] <Adrasteia> 2 hits then sooo
[20:24] <@gamemaster> you shoulda done that for your extra action or something
[20:25] <@gamemaster> wait, DR/SILVER?
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> o wait
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> forgot my last attack
[20:25] <@gamemaster> well, you still beat that
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15
[20:25] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15: 34 [1d20=19]
[20:25] <@gamemaster> but what the heck?
[20:25] <@gamemaster> hits
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> ok
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> 3#1d8+12
[20:25] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d8+12: 18 [1d8=6], 16 [1d8=4], 18 [1d8=6]
[20:25] <@gamemaster> 52 damage...
01[20:25] <Adrasteia> yep
[20:26] <@gamemaster> it grapples one of the men, wounding him
[20:27] <@gamemaster> they attack it, doing some damage
[20:27] <@gamemaster> attack again
[20:27] <@gamemaster> oh, wait
[20:27] <@gamemaster> 3#1d100
[20:27] <Alea> GameMaster, 3#1d100: 80 [1d100=80], 37 [1d100=37], 46 [1d100=46]
[20:27] <@gamemaster> okay, all hit
[20:27] <@gamemaster> he's blurred
[20:27] <@gamemaster> your attacks?
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> ok
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> bane
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+20
[20:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+20: 36 [1d20=16], 24 [1d20=4], 30 [1d20=10]
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> +2 to those
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15
[20:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15: 17 [1d20=2]
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> and distant barrage
01[20:29] <Adrasteia> 1d20+22
[20:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+22: 26 [1d20=4]
[20:30] <@gamemaster> AC 27
[20:31] <@gamemaster> surge?
[20:31] <@gamemaster> eh, actually, no need
01[20:31] <Adrasteia> ok
01[20:31] <Adrasteia> cos 26 hits
[20:31] <@gamemaster> it wounds someone, but after you wound it, they bring it down
01[20:31] <Adrasteia> I din't factor in bane
01[20:32] <Adrasteia> so its actually a 28
[20:32] <@gamemaster> they heal their wounded, and one of them comes to you
[20:32] <@gamemaster> "well met, miss...?"
01[20:32] <Adrasteia> Its Adrasteia
01[20:32] <Adrasteia> ""*
[20:33] <@gamemaster> "Thank you for your help, Adrasteia, especially in fulfilling our debt. We owed a debt to Calistria to aid her in exchange for her assistance in our pursuits years ago, and we have just repaid it. Others will follow to clear more of these paths, but with this beast slain, we are free now, and can leave this sweltering heat."
01[20:34] <Adrasteia> "I'm so glad that this worked out for all of us then"
[20:35] <@gamemaster> okay, while returning to work, one more perception!
[20:35] <@gamemaster> and stealth
[20:35] <@gamemaster> if you want to stealth
[20:35] <@gamemaster> you think you're out of monster zone, though
01[20:36] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16 Per
[20:36] <Alea> Adrasteia, Per: 23 [1d20=7]
01[20:36] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Stealth
[20:36] <Alea> Adrasteia, Stealth: 30 [1d20=13]
[20:37] <@gamemaster> as you're traveling
[20:37] <@gamemaster> a fog of acid appears around you
[20:37] <@gamemaster> blocking vision
[20:37] <@gamemaster> 2d6 damage
[20:37] <Alea> GameMaster, damage: 11 [2d6=5,6]
[20:37] <@gamemaster> it also eats away at your skirt and shirt
01[20:38] <Adrasteia> oof
[20:38] <@gamemaster> this is a CR 15 trap...
[20:39] <@gamemaster> mostly because DC 31 perception and disable device
[20:39] <@gamemaster> and only rogues can disable it
[20:39] <@gamemaster> and level 6 spell replicated
01[20:39] <Adrasteia> ic
[20:39] <@gamemaster> anyway, you scram?
[20:39] <@gamemaster> half speed, and can't run
01[20:40] <Adrasteia> yes, I bail
[20:40] <@gamemaster> 1d2
[20:40] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d2: 1 [1d2=1]
[20:40] <@gamemaster> you make it out in one turn, so no more damage
[20:40] <@gamemaster> your bow, being +5, has enough hardness to not be damaged
[20:41] <@gamemaster> the signs are also sturdy enough to be only slightly damaged, and still useable
01[20:41] <Adrasteia> ah awesome
[20:41] <@gamemaster> your other magic items will need mending spells, but the priests will probably do that for you if you can't
[20:42] <@gamemaster> since it was while in service to Calistria
[20:42] <@gamemaster> the rest of your journey is without much incident
01[20:42] <Adrasteia> yippie
[20:43] <@gamemaster> second set of powers is this: (+2 more Competence on Stealth, Bluff, Perception, and Sense Motive, True Sight mythic tier rounds 1/day as an SLA, Natural Armor becomes 1/tier max 5)
[20:43] <@gamemaster> and whatever you select
[20:44] <@gamemaster> but you don't have that yet, since still only level 2
[20:44] <@gamemaster> er, tier 2
[20:44] <@gamemaster> the "more" means "stacks with +1 from before"
01[20:45] <Adrasteia> ah, I see
01[20:45] <Adrasteia> saving
[20:45] <@gamemaster> "Well done... one of the priests is going on a nightly stroll, and will be passing through this chamber in a couple minutes. Use that knowledge as you wish." She then empowers the necklace to what I just said
01[20:47] <Adrasteia> Hmm, nah she might go to bed
[20:47] <@gamemaster> her own, that is?
[20:47] <@gamemaster> yeah, that's what I figured
01[20:48] <Adrasteia> yep
[20:48] <@gamemaster> so, uh, post this log, and we're done for the night

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Session Start: Fri Feb 13 17:32:33 2015
Session Ident: #CalistriaTemple
03[17:32] * Now talking in #CalistriaTemple
03[17:32] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
03[17:32] * Alea (Aphelion@sunset.brings.perihelion.night) has joined #CalistriaTemple
03[17:32] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[17:33] <@gamemaster> so, researching the Five, IIRC/
[17:33] <@gamemaster> *IIRC
[17:33] <@gamemaster> go ahead and give me a few rolls
[17:33] <@gamemaster> anything, really, to find clues
01[17:33] <Adrasteia> umm
01[17:33] <Adrasteia> so know: religion?
01[17:33] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[17:33] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 20 [1d20=8]
[17:33] <@gamemaster> religion, arcana, history, local, nobility
[17:33] <@gamemaster> any of those
[17:34] <@gamemaster> nothing from religion
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> I only have religion
[17:34] <@gamemaster> librarly
[17:34] <@gamemaster> *library
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> I need like
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> a +5 tome of INT
[17:34] <@gamemaster> it's a +5 all knowledges
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> the amount of skill points I need
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> lol
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> o
[17:34] <@gamemaster> and untrained allowed
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> ok 25
[17:34] <@gamemaster> still nope
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> surge?
[17:34] <@gamemaster> you can, if you want
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> can I prebuff
01[17:34] <Adrasteia> ie heroism
[17:35] <@gamemaster> research takes longer than that
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> 1d6 surge
[17:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, surge: 3 [1d6=3]
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> 28
[17:35] <@gamemaster> not enough
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> ah well
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> 1d20+6 Arcana
[17:35] <@gamemaster> another few days of research are allowed, though
[17:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, Arcana: 16 [1d20=10]
[17:35] <@gamemaster> in hopes of higher rolls
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> I think that
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> if a 28 isn't high enough
01[17:35] <Adrasteia> I have 0 chance
01[17:36] <Adrasteia> of getting anything with any other skills
01[17:36] <Adrasteia> even on a nat 20 + bonus + 1
01[17:36] <Adrasteia> is 26
[17:36] <@gamemaster> surge is a +1d6... can make it
[17:36] <@gamemaster> just not likely
01[17:36] <Adrasteia> yea
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> 5#1d20+6
[17:37] <Alea> Adrasteia, 5#1d20+6: 23 [1d20=17], 26 [1d20=20], 10 [1d20=4], 17 [1d20=11], 10 [1d20=4]
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> oh hey
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> a natural 20
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> 1d6 surge
[17:37] <Alea> Adrasteia, surge: 5 [1d6=5]
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> LOL
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> I GOT IT
[17:37] <@gamemaster> which one was that?
[17:37] <@gamemaster> 1d5 in alphabetical order
[17:37] <Alea> GameMaster, in alphabetical order: 3 [1d5=3]
01[17:37] <Adrasteia> local
[17:38] <@gamemaster> wait, just using alphabetical
[17:38] <@gamemaster> ah
01[17:38] <Adrasteia> no wait
01[17:38] <Adrasteia> nobility
01[17:38] <Adrasteia> nah it was local
01[17:38] <Adrasteia> lol
01[17:38] <Adrasteia> I rolled knowledge religion and arcana, so next was history, local and noble
[17:39] <@gamemaster> local reveals that Dark Twist had lived in Ironhelm for a couple hundred years
01[17:39] <Adrasteia> 17 for history, 20 for local and 4 for noble
[17:39] <@gamemaster> and had multiple contacts, never much more than that.
01[17:39] <Adrasteia> ic
[17:39] <@gamemaster> the trail is a bit cold
01[17:39] <Adrasteia> ye
01[17:39] <Adrasteia> ah well, that research wasnt very successful
[17:39] <@gamemaster> you think a couple of his more recent contacts might be alive, but you weren't able to find out where they live
[17:40] <@gamemaster> with that, though
[17:40] <@gamemaster> you're able to look back on the religion books
[17:40] <@gamemaster> and find that a mysterious figure who was in contact with a couple of now-destroyed vampires
[17:40] <@gamemaster> might well have been Dark Twist
01[17:40] <Adrasteia> aha
[17:41] <@gamemaster> the scourge has gone to ground centuries ago, so that trail is rather cold, too.
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> also
[17:41] <@gamemaster> you might be able to find them with the right resources, and the right checks, but...
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> [16:58] <Aura_Guardian> when you see this: got something for FBW for Adrasteia, though it would be best AFTER certain events...
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> whats that in regards 2
[17:41] <@gamemaster> the emperor has fallen
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> o
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> well fuck
01[17:41] <Adrasteia> that sucks
[17:42] <@gamemaster> I can't say WHAT happened regarding his fall... since you can affect some things pertaining to it
[17:42] <@gamemaster> so, can't say if he lived or died, yet
01[17:42] <Adrasteia> fair enough
01[17:42] <Adrasteia> Loric will prolly get married I imagine
[17:42] <@gamemaster> anyway...
[17:43] <@gamemaster> what was your history check?
01[17:43] <Adrasteia> 17
01[17:43] <Adrasteia> so +6 is 23
01[17:43] <Adrasteia> 1d6 surge
[17:43] <Alea> Adrasteia, surge: 4 [1d6=4]
01[17:43] <Adrasteia> 27
[17:43] <@gamemaster> returning to your research, you find mentions of a week the sun was blotted out
[17:43] <@gamemaster> it appears to be the same time frame as Dark Twist's contact with vampires, give or take a few months
[17:43] <@gamemaster> or between them
01[17:43] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> with hightened awareness
[17:44] <@gamemaster> the accounts aren't that precise
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> I could prolly get a +2 bonus on all my knowledge checks
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> its a decent duration
[17:44] <@gamemaster> your religion check reveals that only the most powerful of vampires can do that
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> 70 mins
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> ok
[17:44] <@gamemaster> as there were no volcano eruptions at that time
[17:44] <@gamemaster> and that's it
01[17:44] <Adrasteia> Dark Twist
01[17:45] <Adrasteia> wasn't the necromancer
01[17:45] <Adrasteia> right
[17:45] <@gamemaster> the member of the Five you already killed
01[17:45] <Adrasteia> hmm, I should prolly chat with the lich about this
01[17:45] <Adrasteia> he might already know tho
01[17:46] <Adrasteia> considering he was alive at that time
01[17:46] <Adrasteia> err
01[17:46] <Adrasteia> "alive"
01[17:46] <Adrasteia> more like "undead"
01[17:46] <Adrasteia> or maybe he was chilling in his private demiplane and missed the entire thing
[17:47] <@gamemaster> speaking of the lich, ONE of the accounts of how the sun was blotted out was written by him - there are hundreds of references to that event
[17:47] <@gamemaster> well, was him interviewed, anyway
01[17:47] <Adrasteia> can you sense motive a book
[17:47] <@gamemaster> nothing about whether he'd know about the vampires or not, though
01[17:47] <Adrasteia> ppl lie in interviews :/
[17:47] <@gamemaster> um, it's at a huge penalty
[17:48] <@gamemaster> but sure
[17:48] <@gamemaster> ah
[17:48] <@gamemaster> actually, it would be linguistics
01[17:48] <Adrasteia> ok nvm then
[17:48] <@gamemaster> and dark twist was a transmuter
[17:48] <@gamemaster> not a necromancer
01[17:49] <Adrasteia> thought so
01[17:49] <Adrasteia> its weird he has vamp contact
[17:49] <@gamemaster> so, contact Mort, or return to the temple?
[17:49] <@gamemaster> (which first, that is)
01[17:49] <Adrasteia> I'll contact Mort
[17:49] <@gamemaster> (or only, as the case may be)
01[17:49] <Adrasteia> idk if there is anything to do at the temple
[17:50] <@gamemaster> he teleports to you
[17:50] <@gamemaster> "Did you find something?"
[17:50] <@gamemaster> he tilts his head to the side
01[17:50] <Adrasteia> "apparently you were at an event of the sun being blotted out"
[17:50] <@gamemaster> "Oh, yes. The Week of Darkness."
01[17:50] <Adrasteia> "What actually happened"
01[17:51] <Adrasteia> "There had to have been a goal behind that"
[17:52] <@gamemaster> "..."
[17:52] <@gamemaster> he seems to think a while
01[17:52] <Adrasteia> 1d20+21+6 bluff
[17:52] <Alea> Adrasteia, bluff: 33 [1d20=6]
01[17:52] <Adrasteia> err SM
01[17:52] <Adrasteia> not bluff
[17:52] <@gamemaster> "... I recall learning that 'Xamon Shadowflame' is a Fetchling and Anbranix 'Dark Twist' was a Dhampir..."
[17:53] <@gamemaster> "I was trying to find any connection they might have to the undead."
01[17:53] <Adrasteia> "So they just turned the lights off for a week just because they could?"
[17:54] <@gamemaster> "I found their lair out, in a city that no longer exists, and waited until dawn to attack them."
[17:54] <@gamemaster> "No sense attacking a vampire nest at night"
[17:54] <@gamemaster> "I underestimated their power and their knowledge."
[17:54] <@gamemaster> "They caught me spying on them, and blotted out the sun so they could flee with my vision limited to be on par with theirs."
[17:55] <@gamemaster> "I destroyed a few of them, but they shattered my body after a couple days of hit-and-run"
[17:55] <@gamemaster> "And then they relocated while I rebuilt myself"
[17:55] <@gamemaster> "I suspect they kept it up for longer so no one else could spot them."
[17:55] <@gamemaster> SM indicates he's honest
01[17:55] <Adrasteia> ic
[17:55] <@gamemaster> "Is it confirmed, then?"
[17:56] <@gamemaster> "Is it confirmed that they were in touch with vampires?"
01[17:56] <Adrasteia> "It looks like it"
[17:56] <@gamemaster> "Well, that's a decent lead, then."
01[17:57] <Adrasteia> "we know that he was involved with a powerful vampire"
[17:57] <@gamemaster> "Ah, excellent."
[17:57] <@gamemaster> "By the way, Dreyo 'the Cackler' is now dead."
01[17:57] <Adrasteia> "certainly more powerful than anything I have experienced"
01[17:57] <Adrasteia> "really?"
01[17:57] <Adrasteia> "was it you?"
[17:57] <@gamemaster> "The new rulers of Acervum provided me with some information on him."
[17:57] <@gamemaster> *her
01[17:58] <Adrasteia> "interesting"
01[17:58] <Adrasteia> (who was dreyo again?)
[17:58] <@gamemaster> "She was hiding out in Acervum, using her powers as a Witch to be unfindable... except she slipped up in a few places."
[17:58] <@gamemaster> "Immortality is infinite time to mess up."
[17:58] <@gamemaster> "Her powers were focused on the living"
[17:59] <@gamemaster> "In order to be immune to those powers, I ... well."
01[17:59] <Adrasteia> "she was prolly hunting me"
[17:59] <@gamemaster> he indicates his skeletal form
[17:59] <@gamemaster> "And she's defeated, now."
01[17:59] <Adrasteia> did you learn anything from her?
01[17:59] <Adrasteia> ""*
01[17:59] <Adrasteia> (brb bathroom)
[17:59] <@gamemaster> "Unfortunately, interrogations of her corpse... did not give much information."
[17:59] <@gamemaster> "They've gone to ground, and their mutual hiding places were deserted."
[18:00] <@gamemaster> "And my scrying is clouded."
01[18:01] <Adrasteia> back
01[18:02] <Adrasteia> "Ah well, we wouldn't want to make things to easy"
[18:02] <@gamemaster> "I'll renew my search into the vampires, then."
[18:02] <@gamemaster> "Is there anything else?"
01[18:02] <Adrasteia> "Nothing else came up in my research"
01[18:03] <Adrasteia> "reading through lots of books is very difficult"
[18:03] <@gamemaster> "All right, then. I'll work on making a new device for you to contact me, but it will be lower priority than my research into the vampires."
[18:03] <@gamemaster> he leaves, with a "... thanks."
01[18:03] <Adrasteia> how nice
01[18:04] <Adrasteia> I'll redeem him eventually
01[18:04] <Adrasteia> I promise!
[18:04] <@gamemaster> and, on returning to the temple
[18:04] <@gamemaster> after dinner, actually
[18:04] <@gamemaster> you feel the shrine calling to you
01[18:04] <Adrasteia> yay
01[18:04] <Adrasteia> I go to it
01[18:04] <Adrasteia> its prolly mom calling me
[18:05] <@gamemaster> Calistria: "Hello, Adrasteia."
01[18:05] <Adrasteia> "Hello"
01[18:05] <Adrasteia> "Is this just a social call?"
[18:05] <@gamemaster> "Yes and no."
[18:05] <@gamemaster> "One of the more important fey nobles in my court is hosting a celebration."
[18:06] <@gamemaster> "I have other matters to attend to, but there are precious few I can call upon to attend in my place"
01[18:06] <Adrasteia> "Oh, I'll go!"
[18:06] <@gamemaster> "Precious few with the importance to attend, that is."
[18:07] <@gamemaster> "Ah, there are a few things you should know, first..."
01[18:07] <Adrasteia> "Miyamora is teaching me about high society!"
[18:07] <@gamemaster> "As a fey party... well, what do you know of fey culture?"
01[18:07] <Adrasteia> "Not very much honestly"
[18:07] <@gamemaster> "The fey tend to be much like myself, only weaker."
01[18:08] <Adrasteia> "so much like me then"
[18:08] <@gamemaster> "They are very focused on desire"
[18:08] <@gamemaster> "Just... which desire it is varies."
01[18:08] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[18:08] <@gamemaster> "Some, carnage. Some, revenge. Some, torment. Some are amused by aiding hapless mortals. And on and on."
[18:09] <@gamemaster> "Make absolutely certain not to insult them - the will remember it literally forever or until they exact revenge."
01[18:09] <Adrasteia> "O.k, I'll play nice"
[18:09] <@gamemaster> "Their parties tend to have three components to them."
[18:09] <@gamemaster> "First, the socialization."
[18:09] <@gamemaster> "Next, the dances."
[18:10] <@gamemaster> "Third... I'll let you guess."
01[18:10] <Adrasteia> "ah, I see why many of them are involved in your court"
[18:10] <@gamemaster> "The first part of the party is all that's required of you."
[18:11] <@gamemaster> "By 'dances' I mean 'plots unfold themselves'"
[18:11] <@gamemaster> "Though there is literal dancing."
[18:11] <@gamemaster> "It's in a rather warm part of Faerie, so light, but formal, is probably best."
01[18:11] <Adrasteia> "Its o.k, Miyamora is giving me dancing lessons"
[18:11] <@gamemaster> "Though the longer you stay, the less clothing is required."
01[18:12] <Adrasteia> (which I'm not bad at anyway due to profession)
[18:12] <@gamemaster> "Or, rather, the longer you intend to."
01[18:12] <Adrasteia> "I think I'll stick around for the entire thing, don't want to be one of those people that leave the party early"
[18:13] <@gamemaster> "Ah, that reminds me - some of them may have information you desire - if you're willing to pay the price."
[18:14] <@gamemaster> "... your appeal in the third part will be tremendous, given your... ancient power."
01[18:14] <Adrasteia> "I'm sure I can handle myself with the fey
01[18:14] <Adrasteia> "*
[18:14] <@gamemaster> (okay, what do you think this entails, jw?)
01[18:14] <Adrasteia> "I'll just be watchful in case they wish to use me as a pawn in some 1,000 year old scheme"
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> (do they want me to kill someone?)
[18:15] <@gamemaster> (ah... sense motive)
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> (or just have lots of fun")
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> 1d20+21 SM
[18:15] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM: 37 [1d20=16]
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> plus amulet bonus
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> so iirc +4
01[18:15] <Adrasteia> or maybe its still +2 by this time
[18:16] <@gamemaster> it's rather obvious to you that fey have three main ways of paying them.
[18:16] <@gamemaster> 1) wealth and powerful items
[18:16] <@gamemaster> 2) favors to be collected at a later date (probably at the most inconvenient time)
[18:17] <@gamemaster> 3) "entertainment" (you can guess what that's a euphemism for"
[18:17] <@gamemaster> *for)
01[18:17] <Adrasteia> yep
01[18:17] <Adrasteia> I'll prolly go with 3)
[18:17] <@gamemaster> right, make a note for night tea, if you use it
01[18:17] <Adrasteia> I'm using it
[18:17] <@gamemaster> "In that case... I'd recommend this."
[18:18] <@gamemaster> she hands you a dress that leaves little to the imagination while technically preserving modesty
01[18:18] <Adrasteia> excellent
01[18:18] <Adrasteia> I needed a new dress
01[18:18] <Adrasteia> "My thanks, for this lovely dress"
01[18:19] <Adrasteia> "you have a good eye for style, as always"
[18:20] <@gamemaster> "In exchange for you attending on my behalf, perhaps you want a little information?"
[18:20] <@gamemaster> "Such as the FULL name of one of your enemies?
01[18:20] <Adrasteia> "Darling, I could do this for free"
01[18:20] <Adrasteia> "but hey, I'm not complaining for a full name"
[18:21] <@gamemaster> "Volasi 'Thunderhead' is an expatriate from house Lupi"
01[18:22] <Adrasteia> "oh, how interesting"
[18:22] <@gamemaster> "Her original name is Magus Eques Lupi"
01[18:22] <Adrasteia> "I know someone from that house"
01[18:23] <Adrasteia> (I Know 2 ppl if I recall correctly)
[18:23] <@gamemaster> (empire and rebels are united at this point, unless something really bad happens)
[18:23] <@gamemaster> "I suggest you inform Luctes "Luce" Lupi about it... he may be able to find her location"
01[18:24] <Adrasteia> "I will do so"

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Session Start: Sun Feb 15 11:39:32 2015
Session Ident: #FeyParty
03[11:39] * Now talking in #FeyParty
03[11:39] * Alea (agape@synIRC-307D7AD3.kapsi.fi) has joined #FeyParty
03[11:43] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
03[11:49] * Aura_Guardian is now known as GameMaster
[11:49] <@gamemaster> okay
[11:49] <@gamemaster> the party is hosted by Lord Everdawn the Wise
[11:50] <@gamemaster> celebrating a number of deals he's made with mortals of great power.
[11:50] <@gamemaster> As the child of a goddess, you are announced first, but after you are:
[11:51] <@gamemaster> male sidhe:
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Frost Bramblebay
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Indi Cozywax
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Tadpole Firebees
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Mercury Daisybriar
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Ridge Funnygarden
[11:51] <@gamemaster> female sidhe:
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Vanessa Jinglebreath
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Levia Wrinklevalley
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Bonnie Lilyjewel
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Verey Petalthistle
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Flame Icepetal
01[11:51] <Adrasteia> lol funnyguarden
[11:51] <@gamemaster> what?
[11:51] <@gamemaster> oh
[11:51] <@gamemaster> didn't notice your minor typo
[11:51] <@gamemaster> then some drow:
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Princess Ilvaria
[11:51] <@gamemaster> Revered One Belmarniss
[11:52] <@gamemaster> *child of Calistria first, that is
[11:52] <@gamemaster> then some elves of Enth:
[11:52] <@gamemaster> Crown Prince Fire-bow of Enth
[11:52] <@gamemaster> Merchant-King White-Tongue
[11:52] <@gamemaster> then some goblins, and their king:
[11:52] <@gamemaster> Erlking
[11:52] <@gamemaster> Lord Igh
[11:52] <@gamemaster> Lady Uunagh
[11:52] <@gamemaster> then a quartet of hags
[11:52] <@gamemaster> ⦁ Darksky the Night Hag
[11:52] <@gamemaster> ⦁ Sea-Strider
[11:52] <@gamemaster> ⦁ Storm-Raiser
[11:52] <@gamemaster> ⦁ Frostwielder of Winter
[11:53] <@gamemaster> part one, socialization
[11:53] <@gamemaster> 2d4 people plus the host
[11:53] <Alea> GameMaster, people plus the host: 8 [2d4=4,4]
[11:53] <@gamemaster> nice
[11:53] <@gamemaster> you can talk with 9 people before phase two of the party
01[11:53] <Adrasteia> neat
[11:53] <@gamemaster> one must be lord everdawn
01[11:53] <Adrasteia> ok I'll chat to him first
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> hmm I'll just note down
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> the 8 I'll talk to
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> Everdawn
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> Mercury Daisybriar
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> [11:51] <@gamemaster> Bonnie Lilyjewel
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> [11:51] <@gamemaster> Verey Petalthistle
[11:54] <@gamemaster> oh, there are a multitude of representatives of other gods
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> [11:51] <@gamemaster> Princess Ilvaria
[11:54] <@gamemaster> one of them is Obducit, who you've heard of
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> o
[11:54] <@gamemaster> (the daughter of nethys)
01[11:54] <Adrasteia> I'll talk to Obducit
01[11:55] <Adrasteia> Crown Prince Fire-bow of Enth
[11:55] <@gamemaster> type out an order, and then name which one first
01[11:55] <Adrasteia> ok
[11:55] <@gamemaster> and then change the order as needed
[11:55] <@gamemaster> or which ones are there
[11:55] <@gamemaster> so, uh... which one FIRST?
01[11:55] <Adrasteia> Everdawn
01[11:56] <Adrasteia> would be rude not to speak to the host first
01[11:56] <Adrasteia> after he named me first
[11:56] <@gamemaster> "Good day, Adrasteia. Thank you for coming on what I'm sure was short notice."
[11:57] <@gamemaster> "How does this day find you?"
01[11:57] <Adrasteia> "It was no problem, I apologise that my mother couldn't make it herself"
01[11:58] <Adrasteia> "This day finds me lovely, thank you for asking"
01[11:58] <Adrasteia> "I must admit, I'm fairly new to fey parties"
01[11:59] <Adrasteia> "but the sheer scale of the celebration is very wonderful"
[11:59] <@gamemaster> "Most of our more powerful numbers prefer the term Sidhe. Myself included."
01[11:59] <Adrasteia> "ah, my apologies"
[11:59] <@gamemaster> "There's no need to apologize for that."
[12:00] <@gamemaster> "And I'm pleased that you find this wonderful."
01[12:01] <Adrasteia> "You must escuse my curiosity, but I confess, I hadn't quite heard tell of the deals this celebration is remembering
01[12:01] <Adrasteia> "*
01[12:01] <Adrasteia> excuse*
[12:01] <@gamemaster> "Mortals usually prefer to keep deals with my kind secret."
01[12:01] <Adrasteia> "ah, I see"
01[12:02] <Adrasteia> (I was wondering if he made any deals with the Five)
[12:02] <@gamemaster> "Quite unlike your recent dealings with Calistria - I was astonished to hear she brought those old tests out again."
01[12:03] <Adrasteia> "I didn't realise they were the old tests at the time"
01[12:03] <Adrasteia> "but it doesn't trouble me unduly"
01[12:03] <Adrasteia> "I'm not the first person to complete them in any case, and quite frankly, id prefer to be that particuar persons equal"
[12:04] <@gamemaster> "Yes, I heard all about her..."
01[12:04] <Adrasteia> "Yes, I've been doing my own research, but sadly she has a few thousand years head start to cover her tracks"
01[12:06] <Adrasteia> (man I feel like im trying to negotiate a minefield)
01[12:06] <Adrasteia> (I DONT WANT TO PISS HIM OFF)
[12:06] <@gamemaster> "If you wish to uncover those tracks soon... well, you can speak to me after the dances."
01[12:06] <Adrasteia> "So, if I may ask, how did you earn your title?"
[12:07] <@gamemaster> "I worked my way up from the bottom."
01[12:07] <Adrasteia> (and you get "Wise" from that?)
[12:07] <@gamemaster> "Made a few deals with mortals who paid their end readily."
[12:07] <@gamemaster> "Once I had enough power to be noticed, I became an advisor to my betters."
[12:08] <@gamemaster> "My council was second to none, and they grew in power, taking me with them."
[12:08] <@gamemaster> "Eventually, I was powerful enough to work as their peer."
[12:08] <@gamemaster> "I worked my way up from the bottom of the nobility, and cut a few deals with mortals."
01[12:09] <Adrasteia> "I know what a little of what its like to work you way up"
01[12:09] <Adrasteia> your*
[12:09] <@gamemaster> "I had an uncanny sense of when someone was plotting against me, and was able to work my enemies against each other."
[12:09] <@gamemaster> "And when I picked up their pieces, I grew in power again, and, well, here we are."
01[12:10] <Adrasteia> (OMG, I HAVE THAT SKILL)
01[12:10] <Adrasteia> "I can sense when people are plotting against me as well, although I'm not particuarly advanced enough to work my enemies against each other"
01[12:11] <Adrasteia> "I suspose its something that comes with practise?"
[12:11] <@gamemaster> "Some practice, some talent."
[12:11] <@gamemaster> "And knowing what other talents to hire."
01[12:11] <Adrasteia> (Adrasteia is seriously interested in learn this skill)
[12:11] <@gamemaster> (you can sense motive if you want)
[12:11] <@gamemaster> (It's a combination of bluff, diplomacy, stealth, sleight of hand, sense motive, and perception)
01[12:11] <Adrasteia> ok
[12:12] <@gamemaster> (as well as knowledge nobility and local)
[12:12] <@gamemaster> (and nature, since fey)
01[12:12] <Adrasteia> (I think my SM is)
[12:12] <@gamemaster> (well, maybe not sleight of hand, but... well, it's all in how you use them)
01[12:12] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4
[12:12] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+23+4: 43 [1d20=16]
[12:12] <@gamemaster> you sense he's giving you a job offer
[12:12] <@gamemaster> but lots of room to refuse without offending
01[12:14] <Adrasteia> "You know, if you ever needed a favour from Calistia's daughter, I'm fairly open"
01[12:14] <Adrasteia> "I know how much Calistria values you"
01[12:14] <Adrasteia> (flattery works everywhere)
[12:14] <@gamemaster> "Now, do be careful about how you offer favors."
[12:14] <@gamemaster> "Words are binding around us."
06[12:14] * Adrasteia considers
[12:15] <@gamemaster> "And for every favor, be it action or information, there must be a balance."
01[12:15] <Adrasteia> "As I said, I think its only right for me to offer"
01[12:15] <Adrasteia> "That said,
[12:15] <@gamemaster> he smiles
01[12:16] <Adrasteia> "if you do want to call upon this favour, recognise that its possible events might need to allow first"
01[12:16] <Adrasteia> (I don't mind granting him favours, I just dont want it clashing with FIVE thing)
[12:17] <@gamemaster> "Well spoke."
01[12:17] <Adrasteia> (besidies, friends in high places)
[12:17] <@gamemaster> "If you will excuse me, I have other guests I must speak to. If you wish to inquire further about my offer of information on Dre-Ay, I will be available outside the main chamber after the dances until after the party concludes."
01[12:17] <Adrasteia> "I'll remember your offer"
01[12:17] <Adrasteia> well, he was nice
[12:17] <@gamemaster> 1/9 spoken to
01[12:18] <Adrasteia> I thought it was 1/8
01[12:18] <Adrasteia> not that im complaining
[12:18] <@gamemaster> it was 2d4 = 8
[12:18] <@gamemaster> plus the host
01[12:18] <Adrasteia> ah
01[12:18] <Adrasteia> ok
01[12:18] <Adrasteia> Obducit is next I think
[12:18] <@gamemaster> were you on Loric's shopping trip there?
[12:19] <@gamemaster> hmm, don't think so
[12:19] <@gamemaster> "Hello. Glad I'm not the only mortal here."
[12:19] <@gamemaster> "I'd count the elves, but they live so long relative to us."
[12:19] <@gamemaster> "Though I suppose I'm not fully mortal..."
06[12:19] * Adrasteia smiles
[12:19] <@gamemaster> "Obducit, pleased to meet you."
01[12:19] <Adrasteia> "Yes, I know the feelign"
01[12:19] <Adrasteia> "Adrasteia, likewise"
[12:20] <@gamemaster> "How about we head to the buffet while we talk?"
01[12:20] <Adrasteia> "Thats an excellent idea"
[12:20] <@gamemaster> "So, I hear you're a child of Calistria?"
01[12:20] <Adrasteia> (is that a female or a male name?)
[12:20] <@gamemaster> female
01[12:20] <Adrasteia> (thought so, just double checking)
[12:20] <@gamemaster> well, neutral, but Obducit is female.
01[12:21] <Adrasteia> "Yes, thats me"
01[12:21] <Adrasteia> "Not the only one as it happens"
01[12:21] <Adrasteia> "I understand you are a child of Nethys?"
[12:21] <@gamemaster> "Yes."
[12:21] <@gamemaster> "I run a shop in the Maelstrom for high-end spellcasters."
01[12:21] <Adrasteia> "That must be tricky, balancing between both his aspects"
[12:21] <@gamemaster> "Or anyone who can pay one enough."
01[12:22] <Adrasteia> "Ah, I had a friend that travelled to the Maelstrom"
01[12:22] <Adrasteia> (I wasn't with Loric at this time)
[12:22] <@gamemaster> "Only one?"
[12:22] <@gamemaster> "It was both Loric and Oros"
01[12:22] <Adrasteia> "He might have taken a friend"
01[12:22] <Adrasteia> "Oh, Oros went as well?"
[12:22] <@gamemaster> "Ah."
[12:23] <@gamemaster> "Yes, he did."
01[12:23] <Adrasteia> "That would make sense, those two do share some common interests"
01[12:23] <Adrasteia> "I believe I was otherwise engaged at the time"
[12:23] <@gamemaster> "Yes, I heard about THEM."
[12:23] <@gamemaster> "Blights on magic, the lot of them."
01[12:24] <Adrasteia> "It seems everyone heard of them before I did"
01[12:24] <Adrasteia> "Though they seem to be active lately"
01[12:24] <Adrasteia> "I supose I should be flattered"
[12:24] <@gamemaster> "You're young among immortals."
[12:24] <@gamemaster> "It is to be expected."
01[12:24] <Adrasteia> (what does she look like?)
01[12:24] <Adrasteia> (is she young looking as well?)
[12:25] <@gamemaster> This woman has long white hair and light blue eyes that nearly seem to glow. She is wearing a simple, yet elegant blue dress.
[12:25] <@gamemaster> she looks young
[12:25] <@gamemaster> but is probably thousands old
[12:25] <@gamemaster> or at least hundreds
01[12:25] <Adrasteia> "To be fair, most of us immortals can look however we please"
01[12:25] <Adrasteia> "My sister for instance, didn't look a thousand years old"
[12:26] <@gamemaster> (she's over ten thousand)
01[12:26] <Adrasteia> (ah)
[12:26] <@gamemaster> (dre-ay that is)
01[12:26] <Adrasteia> ten thousand*
01[12:27] <Adrasteia> "I'm sure I'll eventually learn all the complex relationships and rules that comes with being an immortals daughter"
[12:27] <@gamemaster> "Heh."
[12:27] <@gamemaster> "Good luck, I'm still working on that."
01[12:27] <Adrasteia> "Hey, I have eons to do it"
[12:27] <@gamemaster> (are you taking Longevity any time?)
01[12:28] <Adrasteia> (maybe if I get a free mythic slot)
01[12:28] <Adrasteia> (ok yes, I do)
01[12:28] <Adrasteia> (well its either insightful interaction or longevity)
[12:29] <@gamemaster> "Ah, don't eat that one - it's local fare."
[12:29] <@gamemaster> "you want the mortal food, over here."
[12:30] <@gamemaster> "Sidhe food is... rather addictive"
01[12:30] <Adrasteia> "Hmm, they wouldn't be offended if I didn't try some of their own food?"
[12:30] <@gamemaster> "Oh, no, they put out mortal food just for us."
01[12:30] <Adrasteia> "Oh, how nice of them"
[12:31] <@gamemaster> "They regard it as a host obligation, though labels aren't required."
01[12:31] <Adrasteia> "Sidhe take their hospitality very seriously"
[12:31] <@gamemaster> "I got good at telling the difference after the third time Father cured me."
[12:31] <@gamemaster> "It is practically holy to them."
01[12:31] <Adrasteia> "You needed healing?"
[12:32] <@gamemaster> "Three times, I mistook their food for stuff I could eat."
06[12:32] * Adrasteia sidesteps the Sidhe food
[12:32] <@gamemaster> "Food started tasting like ash back home, and Father removed it after a couple days."
[12:32] <@gamemaster> "He took longer each time, though, since I hadn't learned..."
01[12:33] <Adrasteia> "Just one experience I'm glad someone told me before I had to experience it myself"
01[12:33] <Adrasteia> (if we had cellphones, id exchange numbers)
01[12:34] <Adrasteia> (we can be god friends!)
01[12:34] <Adrasteia> "Whats your Father like?"
01[12:34] <Adrasteia> "Did you have to do tests as well?"
[12:35] <@gamemaster> "Yes, but they weren't nearly as... hmm... not nearly like yours."
01[12:36] <Adrasteia> "It would be weird if they were!"
[12:36] <@gamemaster> "I saw your statue impression."
[12:36] <@gamemaster> "I was there to ask for your mother's aid with regards to this man I think I love..."
01[12:37] <Adrasteia> "ooh, do tell"
[12:38] <@gamemaster> "His hair is as black as midnight, his eyes as deep blue as the sea, his face more handsome than any I've seen before."
01[12:38] <Adrasteia> "Sounds like true love to me"
[12:38] <@gamemaster> "He's a little short, but that' sno problem to me."
01[12:38] <Adrasteia> "Is it reciprocated"
[12:39] <@gamemaster> (just a moment)
[12:39] <@gamemaster> "I do not know if Amoive even knows my name..."
01[12:40] <Adrasteia> "Why not?"
01[12:40] <Adrasteia> "You should ask him out"
[12:41] <@gamemaster> "Just... just go up to him and ask?"
[12:41] <@gamemaster> "I don't even know if he knows me."
01[12:41] <Adrasteia> "You introduce yourself silly"
[12:41] <@gamemaster> "I've faced demons because I needed their blood for my experiments, and asked Dragons for their scales. But ... I can't. I can't do this."
[12:41] <@gamemaster> "I'm.. too scared."
[12:42] <@gamemaster> "Could you... he's here, at the party."
01[12:42] <Adrasteia> "I'll introduce you two"
[12:42] <@gamemaster> "Could you ask him what he knows of me?"
01[12:42] <Adrasteia> "I could"
01[12:43] <Adrasteia> looks like Amoive is up next
[12:43] <@gamemaster> "If you do... I can tell you a bit about what ... Zin of The Five ... can do"
01[12:43] <Adrasteia> "Oh, how kind of you"
01[12:44] <Adrasteia> (I would have done it anyway but hey, not complaining!)
[12:44] <@gamemaster> okay, Amoive
01[12:44] <Adrasteia> (also man, since being mythic Adrasteia has been so much more helpful)
[12:44] <@gamemaster> "Hello... who are you?"
01[12:44] <Adrasteia> "Hi, im Adrasteia"
[12:45] <@gamemaster> (SM, btw, for how it might be best to ask him)
01[12:45] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4
[12:45] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+23+4: 39 [1d20=12]
[12:45] <@gamemaster> "I'm Amoive August, of Callipelu."
01[12:45] <Adrasteia> (is that acceptible or do I surge)
[12:45] <@gamemaster> "I was away with my trade caravans when the dragon attacked, so I'm one of the few survivors."
[12:46] <@gamemaster> (you think asking semi-directly, Obducit in a haystack as it were might be the least obvious to him.)
[12:47] <@gamemaster> (or maybe asking about love life, or something)
01[12:47] <Adrasteia> (gimmie a sec0
01[12:50] <Adrasteia> bakc
01[12:50] <Adrasteia> "So, Amoive, whats on the cards romance wise"
[12:52] <@gamemaster> "Another heckler? No, you wouldn't..."
[12:52] <@gamemaster> "there's this girl who's caught my eye."
[12:52] <@gamemaster> "But she's way out of my league."
01[12:53] <Adrasteia> "I'm a daughter of Calistria, romance is my thing"
01[12:53] <Adrasteia> "Who is this girl?"
[12:53] <@gamemaster> "Hah, if word got out I was trying to catch her eye, I'd never hear the end of it."
01[12:54] <Adrasteia> "Its ok, I'm good at keeping secrets"
01[12:54] <Adrasteia> "One of my various tests"
[12:54] <@gamemaster> "Not gonna say. But her eyes ... her beautiful blue eyes. She's old, but doesn't show it - I think she's immortal."
[12:54] <@gamemaster> "But... she knows so much, so she probably already knows, but..."
01[12:54] <Adrasteia> "White hair, the one in the blue dress?"
01[12:55] <Adrasteia> "I'm very talented at reading people"
[12:55] <@gamemaster> "... Yes."
01[12:55] <Adrasteia> "Her name is Obducit"
[12:55] <@gamemaster> "But... no one must know. I... I don't have a chance with her."
[12:55] <@gamemaster> "Yes, I know."
[12:55] <@gamemaster> "Her walk, her speech ..."
01[12:56] <Adrasteia> "Don't be silly, you wont know if you have a chance with her if you dont ask"
[12:56] <@gamemaster> "... I suppose no gems were sold by staying near the mines."
01[12:56] <Adrasteia> "Thats what my mother told me!"
[12:56] <@gamemaster> he heads off to Obducit
01[12:57] <Adrasteia> "Although she used a different reference so that I would get it"
06[12:57] * Adrasteia Profession Matchmaker go
01[12:57] <Adrasteia> ok so thats
[12:57] <@gamemaster> perception, if you want to
01[12:57] <Adrasteia> 2 ppl chatted 2
01[12:57] <Adrasteia> o
[12:57] <@gamemaster> 3 of 9, actually
01[12:57] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15+4
[12:57] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15+4: 36 [1d20=17]
[12:57] <@gamemaster> you notice later that they're kissing in a corner
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> smooth
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> IDK what she shes in him but hey, not judging
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> she sees*
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> ok so lessie who is next
[12:58] <@gamemaster> what knowledges do you have?
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> Religion
01[12:58] <Adrasteia> and thats it
[12:58] <@gamemaster> untrained allowed
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> I'm going to ask Calistria for a tome boost to INT
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> or something
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> so I can pick up all these goddam knowledges
[12:59] <@gamemaster> haha
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> 1d20+1
[12:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+1: 17 [1d20=16]
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> 1d6 SURGE
[12:59] <Alea> Adrasteia, SURGE: 2 [1d6=2]
01[12:59] <Adrasteia> whoo a 19
[12:59] <@gamemaster> Amoive is a more prominent businessman
[12:59] <@gamemaster> deals between Callipelu and the Imperium
01[13:00] <Adrasteia> oh, its a business relationship
[13:00] <@gamemaster> he's a little timid socially
[13:00] <@gamemaster> but is known to be quite polite
01[13:00] <Adrasteia> ah well, hes a nice guy
01[13:00] <Adrasteia> lets talk to
[13:00] <@gamemaster> and merchants lords like him tend to be rather bright
[13:01] <@gamemaster> (cha for haggling, int for appraise, and wis for sense motive)
01[13:01] <Adrasteia> ic
[13:01] <@gamemaster> (and for profession)
01[13:01] <Adrasteia> Crown Prince Fire-bow of Enth
01[13:01] <Adrasteia> might as well chat with the different races
01[13:01] <Adrasteia> Also I bet all the elves like me
01[13:01] <Adrasteia> I'm the daughter of their most important goddess
[13:02] <@gamemaster> "Ah, a daughter of Calistria... so nice to meet you Lady Adrasteia"
01[13:02] <Adrasteia> "Its nice to meet you as well, Crown Prince"
06[13:02] * Adrasteia bows
01[13:03] <Adrasteia> or curtsys
01[13:03] <Adrasteia> Im terrible at deciding whats appropriate
[13:03] <@gamemaster> curtsy would probably be best
[13:03] <@gamemaster> "I hope this day finds you well."
01[13:03] <Adrasteia> I'll cursy
01[13:03] <Adrasteia> "It finds me very well indeed"
01[13:03] <Adrasteia> "There are so many interesting people here"
01[13:04] <Adrasteia> "Plus, its been good for me to socialise with the various people active in Calistria's court, so to speak"
[13:04] <@gamemaster> "Yes... and so many factions."
01[13:04] <Adrasteia> "my opportunities are slightly limited in my previous location"
01[13:05] <Adrasteia> "Thats true, but there are many factions no matter where you go"
01[13:05] <Adrasteia> "everyone with their own agenda"
[13:05] <@gamemaster> quietly: "... I'm going to say this once, be careful who you talk to. My retainers say you're safe for now, but... some people here are not ones you should trust."
[13:05] <@gamemaster> "I would be glad to say who, for a kiss"
[13:05] <@gamemaster> he smiles hopefully
01[13:05] <Adrasteia> "Oh such a charmer"
01[13:05] <Adrasteia> I'll kiss him
[13:06] <@gamemaster> (You can SM, btw)
01[13:06] <Adrasteia> o
01[13:06] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4
[13:06] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+23+4: 34 [1d20=7]
[13:06] <@gamemaster> you sense he might be interested in you
01[13:06] <Adrasteia> Its true that I am rather desireable
[13:06] <@gamemaster> "The hag known as Sea-Strider was a contact of Dreyo, the Cackler. They are both of Unseelie."
01[13:07] <Adrasteia> (lol, she was on my list)
[13:07] <@gamemaster> "As are Tadpole Firebees and Vanessa Jinglebreath."
[13:07] <@gamemaster> "I suspect your sister remains in contact with them."
01[13:07] <Adrasteia> "Interesting, I supose I could always have a chat to them"
[13:07] <@gamemaster> "Ah, I'd advise the opposite."
01[13:08] <Adrasteia> "Do you think they would harm me at this party?"
[13:08] <@gamemaster> "They were firm allies before Dreyo died."
[13:08] <@gamemaster> "No, never at the party."
[13:08] <@gamemaster> "No one would stand for it."
01[13:08] <Adrasteia> "Hmm, but they might later"
[13:08] <@gamemaster> "You're a guest under Lord Everdawn's protection, and they are his guests, too. They would never violate guest-right."
01[13:08] <Adrasteia> "I have a friend that loves pre-emptive strikes"
01[13:09] <Adrasteia> "Its just a good thing that I'm so well mannered"
[13:09] <@gamemaster> "Tactically, the could leave early and wait outside for you to leave."
[13:09] <@gamemaster> *they could
01[13:09] <Adrasteia> (Loric, the king of "lets nuke the town")
01[13:10] <Adrasteia> "Ah well, I could always sneak out"
[13:10] <@gamemaster> "... if you leave after the dances, but before the orgy, then you could probably put lots of distance between yourself and them."
[13:10] <@gamemaster> "They always stay for the orgies."
01[13:11] <Adrasteia> "Or I could just turn invisable and leave whenever I choose"
01[13:11] <Adrasteia> (undetectable)
[13:11] <@gamemaster> *invisible
[13:12] <@gamemaster> "True... Some of my retainers will be leaving late, if you leave with them, you could be my guest after the party..."
01[13:12] <Adrasteia> "I guess thats a decent option 2
01[13:12] <Adrasteia> "*
[13:12] <@gamemaster> "I could tell them to drop you off near where you could return to the empire of Men."
[13:12] <@gamemaster> "... though I wouldn't say no if you wanted them to bring you to me."
[13:12] <@gamemaster> he smiles
[13:13] <@gamemaster> "ah, my court mage could teleport you back to your home."
01[13:13] <Adrasteia> (must resist urge to whisper Mort Mort Mort nearby them)
[13:13] <@gamemaster> (SM allowed)
[13:13] <@gamemaster> (what, why?)
01[13:13] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4
[13:13] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+23+4: 31 [1d20=4]
01[13:13] <Adrasteia> (Didn't Mort kill that witch?)
[13:13] <@gamemaster> you think he might have been propositioning you
[13:13] <@gamemaster> but quickly offered something else
[13:13] <@gamemaster> to seem less forward
01[13:14] <Adrasteia> Hes polite, I'll give him that much
01[13:14] <Adrasteia> He's prolly got a wife tho
01[13:15] <Adrasteia> "I'll keep that option in mind"
01[13:15] <Adrasteia> "I need to stay at least until after the dances in any case"
01[13:16] <Adrasteia> "Daughter of Calistria business"
[13:16] <@gamemaster> "Ah, if you do come to my castle, take care my father doesn't see you - he'll be on my case for months if he hears Calistria's daughter came by."
[13:16] <@gamemaster> "He's been asking me to find someone to marry for years..."
[13:17] <@gamemaster> (that was quietly, as he thought you were out of earshot)
[13:17] <@gamemaster> "Though if she were interested... hmm."
01[13:17] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4 SM that
[13:17] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM that: 38 [1d20=11]
[13:18] <@gamemaster> you're fairly sure he's actually singe and interested
[13:18] <@gamemaster> *single
01[13:18] <Adrasteia> what a lovely elf
[13:18] <@gamemaster> no signs of married, or he'd have come with someone
01[13:18] <Adrasteia> and I'll have longevity
01[13:18] <Adrasteia> its too bad I'll outlive him
[13:19] <@gamemaster> this is a lots-of-people-are-mythic-or-can-become-so setting, you might find a way to fix that.
01[13:19] <Adrasteia> ah, well thats ok then
01[13:19] <Adrasteia> ok if hes out of earshot
01[13:19] <Adrasteia> next person
01[13:19] <Adrasteia> lessie
[13:19] <@gamemaster> 4/9 spoken to
[13:19] <@gamemaster> 5 remain
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> man
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> I rly want to chat with that hag
[13:20] <@gamemaster> there are others
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> just to troll her
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> but thats not wise
[13:20] <@gamemaster> oh
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> I'll talk with Storm-Raiser
01[13:20] <Adrasteia> MUCH better name than Sea-Strider
[13:21] <@gamemaster> "Hahaha, what can lovely Storm-Raiser do for you?"
01[13:22] <Adrasteia> "Nothing much, just continuing my investigations"
01[13:22] <Adrasteia> "enjoying the party"
[13:22] <@gamemaster> "Ah, heard I have about those."
[13:22] <@gamemaster> "Yes, these parties are quite excellent."
06[13:22] * Adrasteia indicates the other hags
01[13:22] <Adrasteia> "Did you all come together"
[13:23] <@gamemaster> "No, I would not come here with that Sea-Strider."
[13:23] <@gamemaster> "I draw the line at working for Dre-Ay."
[13:23] <@gamemaster> "Horrible person, that Dre-Ay, and anyone who works for her."
01[13:24] <Adrasteia> "Why is Stider even here, is it just because I'm present?"
[13:24] <@gamemaster> "She is Princess Dre-Ay's representative."
[13:24] <@gamemaster> "Soon to be Queen Dre-Ay of the Unseelie, that is."
01[13:24] <Adrasteia> "Its too bad Dre-Ay couldn't come herself"
[13:25] <@gamemaster> she stares at you
01[13:25] <Adrasteia> "Then Unseelie?"
[13:25] <@gamemaster> "Why would you want HER ... HERE?"
01[13:25] <Adrasteia> "It would be awkward"
01[13:25] <Adrasteia> "Awkward parties are the best parties"
01[13:26] <Adrasteia> "Besides, raising my sisters blood pressure is always good for a laugh"
06[13:26] * Adrasteia is not exactly intelligent soemtimes
[13:26] <@gamemaster> "I prefer lowering my sisters' blood pressures."
[13:26] <@gamemaster> "Had to, by ... the exact values of their blood pressure."
[13:27] <@gamemaster> "To get this magnificent for,"
[13:27] <@gamemaster> *form"
[13:27] <@gamemaster> she indicates herself
01[13:27] <Adrasteia> "Yes its very magnificent"
06[13:27] * Adrasteia considers
[13:28] <@gamemaster> "Anyway, my coven-sisters, Darksky and Frostwielder, beckon."
[13:28] <@gamemaster> "I must go."
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> "You would let me know wouldn't you, if Sea-Strider makes a move?"
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> oh
[13:28] <@gamemaster> she turns back, "If the price were right... yes."
[13:28] <@gamemaster> then goes
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> good good
[13:28] <@gamemaster> 4 left.
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> ok
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> Princess Ilvaria
01[13:28] <Adrasteia> is a drow right
[13:29] <@gamemaster> ooh, the drow
[13:29] <@gamemaster> she's standing with Belnariss
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> ha, wouldn't it be funny if I matchmade her with Firebow
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> Its ok I'll chat with both
[13:29] <@gamemaster> they're both almost naked, btw.
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> o
[13:29] <@gamemaster> and clad in Calistria's colors
[13:29] <@gamemaster> with what little they're wearing
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> well its a good thing that doesn't bother Adrasteia
[13:29] <@gamemaster> (drow, remember)
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> (and yes, thats why it would be funny)
01[13:29] <Adrasteia> drow with an elf
01[13:30] <Adrasteia> hehe
[13:30] <@gamemaster> they're both drow
01[13:30] <Adrasteia> ye
01[13:30] <Adrasteia> ok I'll say hi to both of them
01[13:30] <Adrasteia> are they both female
01[13:30] <Adrasteia> or is it a male/female
[13:30] <@gamemaster> yes
01[13:31] <Adrasteia> oic
01[13:31] <Adrasteia> "Hello there, how does the day find you?"
01[13:31] <Adrasteia> (steriotypical greeting I think)
[13:31] <@gamemaster> Princess Ilvaria: "Well, well, if it isn't the daughter of Calistria. Quite well, thank you."
[13:32] <@gamemaster> Revered One Belmarniss: "Excellently. I've wanted to speak with you, actuallly."
01[13:32] <Adrasteia> "Well, I'd love to speak with both of you"
01[13:32] <Adrasteia> "The drow race as a whole has always interested me"
01[13:32] <Adrasteia> "Calistria speaks highly of your certain skills"
01[13:32] <Adrasteia> (they are really good maipulators)
[13:33] <@gamemaster> Belmarniss: "Are the rumors true? Of what the tests our patron asked you to perform?"
[13:33] <@gamemaster> "The naked dance, the statue impersonation, and the like?"
01[13:33] <Adrasteia> "Its all true"
[13:34] <@gamemaster> "Hmm, such fascinating ideas... I'll have to implement them in my congregation."
01[13:34] <Adrasteia> "You are welcome to, although I'd prefer it if they remained case by case"
01[13:35] <Adrasteia> "It cheapens the achievement if everyone does them"
01[13:35] <Adrasteia> "Although I certainly don't MIND others doing similar tests, it was a lot of fun after all"
[13:35] <@gamemaster> "Hm, true. But more dances, yes..."
01[13:35] <Adrasteia> "So you two are priestesses of Calistria?"
[13:35] <@gamemaster> Ilvaria: "Well who wouldn't want to show their perfect body."
[13:36] <@gamemaster> "Ah, she's a priestess, yes, but I prefer to deal with politics."
01[13:36] <Adrasteia> "Its possible to do both you know =]"
01[13:36] <Adrasteia> "It seems I'm embroiled in politices since joining the Temple"
[13:37] <@gamemaster> "Yes, but I deal with surface-dwellers, and if I were too involved in the temple, they'd think it odd."
[13:37] <@gamemaster> "Well, aside from the nearest neighbors, the other elves... did I see you speaking with their prince?
01[13:37] <Adrasteia> "You did, I think he was interested in me"
01[13:38] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4 SM on her opinion on that prince
[13:38] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM on her opinion on that prince: 38 [1d20=11]
[13:38] <@gamemaster> she thinks him boorish
01[13:38] <Adrasteia> no surpries there
[13:38] <@gamemaster> (but yeah, drow culture compared to regular elves...)
01[13:38] <Adrasteia> "Forgive me, but I thought drow favoured demon worship, isn't Calistria an odd choice?"
06[13:39] * Adrasteia is not judging
[13:39] <@gamemaster> Belmarniss: "Oh, that was centuries ago. There still are demon-worshippers among us, especially of Lamashtu, but we've set those ways aside, generally."
01[13:39] <Adrasteia> "Oh, I see"
[13:40] <@gamemaster> Ilvaria: "On an unrelated topic... don't you think you're overdressed?"
01[13:40] <Adrasteia> "Calistria herself gave me this dress"
[13:40] <@gamemaster> "Didn't you notice the glamer on it?"
01[13:40] <Adrasteia> "oh...no"
01[13:41] <Adrasteia> "I was too caught up in how pretty it was"
[13:41] <@gamemaster> "Then you haven't changed the command word on it... want me to adjust it for you?"
01[13:41] <Adrasteia> "Whats the command word"
01[13:41] <Adrasteia> "Magic still isn't my strong suit"
[13:42] <@gamemaster> "I'll tell you, if you let me adjust it first."
[13:42] <@gamemaster> "What, I know you know magic..."
01[13:42] <Adrasteia> "I know it, but I'm still learning aspects"
01[13:42] <Adrasteia> "such as simple things as command words"
01[13:42] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4 SM her adjusting
[13:42] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM her adjusting: 41 [1d20=14]
[13:43] <@gamemaster> you realize that if she does, you'll probably end up in something similar to what they're wearing
01[13:43] <Adrasteia> thought so
[13:43] <@gamemaster> "Just say the command word and think of what you want to look like... or then say the new command word three times."
01[13:44] <Adrasteia> "oh, thats very handy"
01[13:44] <Adrasteia> (MUCH BETTER THAN ANYTHING MIYAMORE MAKES)
[13:44] <@gamemaster> "You can wait to find someone else to find it, if you don't want me adjusting it, I guess."
01[13:44] <Adrasteia> "I don't mind adjusting it, but I'd rather wait a little longer until all the talking is done"
01[13:45] <Adrasteia> "sometimes people just get distracted"
[13:45] <@gamemaster> "yes, that's the point."
[13:45] <@gamemaster> "Distract them, and they might ... let their tongue slip... a bit more."
01[13:45] <Adrasteia> "Ah yes, but others go all red and its impossible to get anything out from them"
01[13:45] <Adrasteia> "I have a friend just like that"
[13:46] <@gamemaster> "Oh, but it must be so entertaining... how did you find out?"
01[13:46] <Adrasteia> "Calistria only knows why some people are wierd like that"
01[13:46] <Adrasteia> "How did I find out what?"
[13:46] <@gamemaster> "that he turns red and incoherent."
01[13:47] <Adrasteia> "Oh, he happened to see me as I was doing a Calistrian test"
01[13:47] <Adrasteia> "I didn't see the issue but some people..."
[13:47] <@gamemaster> "Haha."
01[13:48] <Adrasteia> "I have no idea how he is going to function after his marriage"
[13:48] <@gamemaster> "But no one here is like that."
[13:48] <@gamemaster> "Else they'd have sent a representative."
06[13:48] * Adrasteia indicates the businessman I chatted to
01[13:48] <Adrasteia> "I think he would be"
[13:49] <@gamemaster> "Oh, he's too busy kissing his new lover to notice."
01[13:49] <Adrasteia> "I could be wrong of course, but he seemed timid"
01[13:49] <Adrasteia> "Yes, I think they are a cute couple dont you?"
[13:49] <@gamemaster> "Oh, yes."
01[13:49] <Adrasteia> "He just needed a shove in the right direction"
01[13:50] <Adrasteia> (I just remembered, wont half these fey be pissed I put up signs)
01[13:50] <Adrasteia> (for that other task)
01[13:50] <Adrasteia> (oh wait they dont know it was me)
01[13:51] <Adrasteia> "So are you two staying for the dances?"
[13:52] <@gamemaster> "A bit longer, actually."
01[13:52] <Adrasteia> "Yes, I see some of the hags over there will stay"
[13:52] <@gamemaster> "Oh, Belmarniss has already headed off and... yep, they're heading for alcove."
06[13:52] * Adrasteia indicates Sea-Strider
01[13:52] <Adrasteia> "oh, dont let me keep you then"
[13:53] <@gamemaster> you notice Belmarniss is now fully naked, and walking with a Mercury Daisybriar to a different area
01[13:53] <Adrasteia> DAM, he was on my list
01[13:53] <Adrasteia> ah well
01[13:53] <Adrasteia> I'll chat to
01[13:53] <Adrasteia> Lord Igh
01[13:53] <Adrasteia> next
[13:53] <@gamemaster> Igh is 6/9, then
[13:54] <@gamemaster> "Pretty lady, hello!"
01[13:54] <Adrasteia> wasn't I talking to both
01[13:54] <Adrasteia> o
01[13:54] <Adrasteia> "Hello"
[13:54] <@gamemaster> I counted them as one person
01[13:54] <Adrasteia> "I'm adrasteia"
[13:54] <@gamemaster> "Yes, I've heard."
[13:54] <@gamemaster> "The Summer King mentioned you."
[13:55] <@gamemaster> "Said you caused a stir for Winter's Unseelie not long ago, putting up signs for travelers."
01[13:55] <Adrasteia> "Yes well, I hear my sister will soon be queen of the Unseelie"
[13:55] <@gamemaster> "Yes, though my lord suspects foul play."
[13:55] <@gamemaster> "But she's been at it for years."
01[13:55] <Adrasteia> "I felt it was muy duty to inform others the correct path to Calistria"
[13:55] <@gamemaster> "Decades, even."
01[13:56] <Adrasteia> "She's certianly had the time to work her way up"
01[13:56] <Adrasteia> "but then again, thats my sister, some would say dedicated, driven, or insane"
01[13:57] <Adrasteia> (which one is the summer king?)
[13:57] <@gamemaster> "... Beware the Forest Wyrm, she has bent to her cause"
01[13:57] <Adrasteia> "The Forest Wyrm?"
[13:57] <@gamemaster> (summer king is the mightiest or Earlkings"
01[13:57] <Adrasteia> (THATS BAD)
[13:57] <@gamemaster> *Erlkings
[13:58] <@gamemaster> (come on, he's not evil)
01[13:58] <Adrasteia> (No, the forest wyrm)
[13:58] <@gamemaster> (oh)
01[13:58] <Adrasteia> "Well, I already defeated one dragon"
01[13:59] <Adrasteia> "Whats my sister going to throw at me that I haven't seen before?"
01[13:59] <Adrasteia> "I'm sure shes running out of bad guys to send"
[13:59] <@gamemaster> "I do not know what the Forest Wyrm's powers are, but it is vast and mighty."
01[14:00] <Adrasteia> "O.k, message recieved, I'll be appropriatly respectful of it"
01[14:00] <Adrasteia> "So, how to goblins find themselves at a Fey Party?"
01[14:00] <Adrasteia> do*
[14:00] <@gamemaster> "His name is Verdan... but if you want to know more, my master, a minor Erlking but might all the same, might be willing to say... if you could pay."
[14:00] <@gamemaster> strike that last line
[14:00] <@gamemaster> goblins are of the fey
01[14:00] <Adrasteia> oh
[14:00] <@gamemaster> in this setting
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> sorry forgot
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> "I'll have a chat with Verdan then"
[14:01] <@gamemaster> "Ah, wait."
[14:01] <@gamemaster> "I meant the dragon's name is Verdan."
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> o
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> "I have great respect for the Earlking"
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> Elr*
01[14:01] <Adrasteia> Erl*
[14:02] <@gamemaster> "my master is Venator."
[14:02] <@gamemaster> "Lord Venator, that is."
01[14:02] <Adrasteia> "Nature might not be a primary domain of Calistria, but I spent a good time within it, and can empathise with their goals"
01[14:02] <Adrasteia> "Ah, I'll be sure to have a chat"
[14:03] <@gamemaster> (about how much is Adrasteia drinking, btw?)
01[14:03] <Adrasteia> (Not that much)
01[14:03] <Adrasteia> (Shes not really a heavy drinker)
[14:03] <@gamemaster> (kk)
01[14:03] <Adrasteia> (unless you count Night tea)
01[14:03] <Adrasteia> (lol)
01[14:04] <Adrasteia> I might have a chat with Venator
[14:04] <@gamemaster> "Hello, I am Lord Venator of the Wild Hunt of Summer. And you are?"
[14:04] <@gamemaster> oh
[14:04] <@gamemaster> 3 people left
[14:04] <@gamemaster> take your pick...
01[14:04] <Adrasteia> 'I'm Adrasteia"
01[14:04] <Adrasteia> (Venator..)
01[14:05] <Adrasteia> "Adrasteia, Daughter of Calistria"
[14:05] <@gamemaster> "Ah, a pleasure to meet you, then."
01[14:05] <Adrasteia> "How have things been going in your domain recently?
01[14:05] <Adrasteia> "*
[14:06] <@gamemaster> "Fine, thank you."
[14:06] <@gamemaster> "And how are you?"
01[14:06] <Adrasteia> "Oh, I;m fairly well, just tracking down the most recent batch of assasins that my sister sends at me"
[14:07] <@gamemaster> "Ah, you cut right to the chase."
[14:07] <@gamemaster> "I like that."
01[14:07] <Adrasteia> "I'm not usually so direct, but after time spent in this party, circular conversations take eons to get to their conclusion"
01[14:08] <Adrasteia> I have yet to learn an immortals patience"
01[14:08] <Adrasteia> "*
[14:08] <@gamemaster> "Yes, my bretheren and those they associate with tend to dance around the topic at hand."
[14:08] <@gamemaster> "What do you want to know, and how would you pay for it?"
01[14:09] <Adrasteia> "What do you know that you could tell me, assuming I could pay for it"
01[14:09] <Adrasteia> (man that was circular)
[14:10] <@gamemaster> "A few details of what your sister is planning, details on the late Dreyo, some of the Unseelie's recent actions near your friend Loric"
[14:10] <@gamemaster> "Each has it's own price."
01[14:11] <Adrasteia> (fffffff OOC id like to know what my sister is planning but IC Adrasteia wouldn't mind protecting Loric)
[14:11] <@gamemaster> "Oh, and general abilities of the remaining three member of the Five"
01[14:11] <Adrasteia> "Whats the price involved with these"
01[14:11] <Adrasteia> (damn, this guy knows everything)
[14:12] <@gamemaster> "For details on what your sister is planning... a room and and hour with you."
[14:12] <@gamemaster> "I think you can guess what for."
[14:12] <@gamemaster> "For information on activities near Loric... information that you acquire, vetted by Lord Igh."
[14:13] <@gamemaster> "Or for you to go on one information gathering mission for me at a time of my choice."
[14:13] <@gamemaster> "I'm always looking for what my fellow Erlkings are planning."
01[14:13] <Adrasteia> "And for the other two?"
01[14:13] <Adrasteia> (might as well shoot for all four)
[14:13] <@gamemaster> "For information on Dreyo, your memories of your father, taken from your mind that you can never remember without ... very powerful magics."
01[14:14] <Adrasteia> "Why would you want my memories of my father?"
01[14:14] <Adrasteia> (this guy has indirectly very offended me)
[14:14] <@gamemaster> "there must be a balance."
[14:14] <@gamemaster> "for me to speak of my daughter"
01[14:15] <Adrasteia> Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh
[14:15] <@gamemaster> "I earned your mother's favor, and was promoted from my older status..."
01[14:15] <Adrasteia> "I didn't realise Dreyo was your daughter"
01[14:16] <Adrasteia> (currently wondering that if his daughter wanted to kill me, if its safe to spend an hour with him)
01[14:16] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+4 SM
[14:16] <Alea> Adrasteia, SM: 32 [1d20=5]
[14:16] <@gamemaster> "I don't involve myself in my children's struggles."
[14:17] <@gamemaster> "Unless they can pay my price."
[14:17] <@gamemaster> (you think it's safe)
01[14:17] <Adrasteia> "I see"
01[14:17] <Adrasteia> (what was the price for the abilities of the remaining 3 again?)
[14:17] <@gamemaster> "And for the general information on the others... also a room and an hour."
01[14:17] <Adrasteia> Hmm
01[14:17] <Adrasteia> I can do the room thing
01[14:18] <Adrasteia> debating on the information thnig
[14:18] <@gamemaster> each one will take up one of your remaining two conversations
01[14:18] <Adrasteia> oh
01[14:18] <Adrasteia> damn
[14:18] <@gamemaster> dreyo = memories; remaining 3 and dre-ay's actions = room with him; info for loric is information later
01[14:18] <Adrasteia> I'll do info for Loric
01[14:18] <Adrasteia> and Dre-Ay's actions
01[14:19] <Adrasteia> "You have a steep price"
[14:19] <@gamemaster> okay, say so IC
[14:19] <@gamemaster> "Information always does."
01[14:19] <Adrasteia> "True enough, information on what my sister is planning is a balanced price"
01[14:20] <Adrasteia> "What sort of information do you wish me to aquire that balances the information on Loric"
[14:21] <@gamemaster> "Information on what my rivals are planning, if you find out. Locations of where great quarries hide. Dealings my colleagues make. The plans of mighty warriors and powerful wizards. Their strengths and weakneesses."
[14:21] <@gamemaster> "It's not worth much of that, though."
[14:21] <@gamemaster> "So it could be paid off quickly, at a later time."
[14:22] <@gamemaster> "Though when I desire a particular piece of information, I would want that one, and send you on a quest to gather it."
[14:22] <@gamemaster> "If you hadn't paid by then, that is."
01[14:22] <Adrasteia> "How likely is it that information you require will clash with existing relationships/interests that I might have at the time"
01[14:22] <Adrasteia> (I'm not betraying Mort)
01[14:22] <Adrasteia> etc
01[14:22] <Adrasteia> Party Members
01[14:22] <Adrasteia> and so on
[14:23] <@gamemaster> "I can agree to not send you on a quest to spy on your friends."
[14:23] <@gamemaster> "Or allies."
01[14:23] <Adrasteia> "Or on anyone that inpacts on my personal quest, which is, to foil the plans of my sister as well as the entity known as Fate?"
[14:23] <@gamemaster> "But you would have a large array of choices to pay me with before I find something I want you to gather for me."
[14:24] <@gamemaster> "Your sister is no friend of mine."
01[14:24] <Adrasteia> "I didn't say that she was"
[14:24] <@gamemaster> "... who is that other one?"
[14:24] <@gamemaster> "... if he's someone of great importance to someone, I'd trade to be let in on that..."
01[14:25] <Adrasteia> "Fate is apparently an entity currently locked up, that wishes to pretty much lay waste to existance"
01[14:25] <Adrasteia> (thats correct right?)
01[14:26] <Adrasteia> "People exist that would like to free him, people that might be in the party right now, and as such, more information on this topic is far too dangerous for me to freely grant it"
[14:26] <@gamemaster> "... very well, I'll trade you for all information you have on Fate, and I'll lower the prices to half an hour each on the ones worth a room with me."
01[14:26] <Adrasteia> fffffffffffffffff
[14:26] <@gamemaster> ah
[14:27] <@gamemaster> "and what you were offering it for"
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> yea nah my position doesn't change
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> I don' want to help someone
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> free fate
01[14:27] <Adrasteia> and its possible he could tell someone that
[14:27] <@gamemaster> "As for the people who wish to free him..."
[14:27] <@gamemaster> "You mentioned him in the same breath as your sister."
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> "I did"
[14:28] <@gamemaster> "If he's allied with her, or vice-versa... then I'd be interested in maintaining his prison."
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> O.k thats good enough for me
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> I'll tell him
[14:28] <@gamemaster> okay
[14:28] <@gamemaster> are you gonna take him up on the two-for-one deal?
01[14:28] <Adrasteia> yep
[14:29] <@gamemaster> "Loric was recently in Callipelu, where he faced a half-dragon cold rider in battle."
[14:29] <@gamemaster> "The unseelie have been intruding in the world a lot there, lately."
01[14:29] <Adrasteia> "I see"
[14:29] <@gamemaster> "Geluvax's attack and temporary death weakened the borders there."
[14:30] <@gamemaster> "That cold rider is one of the mightiest to go through, though. I suspect that arrows enchanted against the lesser Fey might be enough to reduce their impact there."
01[14:30] <Adrasteia> I'm sure Loric will be happy to know my sisters still indirectly targetting him
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> (Cold Iron right?)
[14:31] <@gamemaster> "As he slew the Cold Rider, he gained the attention of the other fey, but he left the area soon enough that they seem to be waiting and seeing.
[14:31] <@gamemaster> "
[14:31] <@gamemaster> (I meant +1 Fairy Bane)
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> (Ah)
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> "Is there an assasination attempt?"
[14:31] <@gamemaster> "Doubtful."
01[14:31] <Adrasteia> "I supose that would be true, having defeated the Cold Rider"
01[14:32] <Adrasteia> "I doubt that pleased my sister though, hmmmmm"
[14:32] <@gamemaster> "Cold Riders are hard to replace, yes."
01[14:32] <Adrasteia> Hmm, good information yessss
[14:32] <@gamemaster> "But there are also a few minor dragons."
[14:33] <@gamemaster> "They have not passed from Faerie to the mortal realm, but they would wish to attack Loric for his deed."
[14:33] <@gamemaster> "Any other informatin you wish to buy?"
01[14:33] <Adrasteia> "Such as the Forest Wyrm?"
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> (I almost forgot the origional reason for talking to him lol)
[14:34] <@gamemaster> "Ah, the Forest Wyrm, Verdan..."
01[14:34] <Adrasteia> Verdan, short for Verdant I bet
[14:34] <@gamemaster> "Same price as information on your sister and on the remaining three of the Five"
[14:34] <@gamemaster> "Possibly, yes."
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> "I'll request information on my sister and on the remaining three of the Five"
01[14:35] <Adrasteia> (priorities)
[14:36] <@gamemaster> "Ah, so... the usual arrangement is half up front half on delivery. Shall I tell you as we find a room?"
[14:36] <@gamemaster> "Which one, that is."
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> "I'm happy with finding a room"
01[14:36] <Adrasteia> (I thought it was half an hour for each, was that still on the table?)
[14:37] <@gamemaster> (you asked for two, though)
[14:37] <@gamemaster> (total is an hour, so it's a sort of bulk deal)
01[14:37] <Adrasteia> yea thats what I meant lol
01[14:37] <Adrasteia> I'm ok for an hour
01[14:37] <Adrasteia> just not 2
[14:37] <@gamemaster> as you head to the room, he mentions this:
01[14:37] <Adrasteia> I get to talk with one other person ^_^
[14:38] <@gamemaster> "Your sister seeks to perform an old ritual, and become a full Immortal, and a Faerie."
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> "Hmm, I knew she wanted to be fully immortal"
[14:38] <@gamemaster> "She lacks full immortality as yet, but is... close."
[14:38] <@gamemaster> "By which I mean, if you kill her, she'll stay dead."
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> "Didn't imagine she wanted to be a Faerie as well"
01[14:38] <Adrasteia> (SHES OBVIOUSLY NOT MYTHIC 10 THEN)
[14:39] <@gamemaster> *not 9
[14:39] <@gamemaster> 9 is immortal
01[14:39] <Adrasteia> o, 9
[14:39] <@gamemaster> "If she became a Faerie, it would expand her power. You know of Demonic Ascension, I think?"
[14:39] <@gamemaster> (you have the religion ranks to know of it)
01[14:39] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[14:39] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 25 [1d20=13]
01[14:39] <Adrasteia> yep
[14:39] <@gamemaster> (in which a mortal performs rituals to become a demon with class levels, basically)
[14:40] <@gamemaster> "It is a similar principle."
01[14:40] <Adrasteia> speaking of, Adrasteia prolly wouldn't mind becoming fey
[14:40] <@gamemaster> "And it is required for her to become the full queen of the unseelie.
01[14:40] <Adrasteia> "Ah, I see"
[14:40] <@gamemaster> "If she became queen, she would spend years building up her power... to then wage war on the gods."
01[14:41] <Adrasteia> "That would be a very bad thing"
[14:41] <@gamemaster> "The queens of faerie are as near the equals of the gods as any mortal, even ones with a power like yours."
01[14:41] <Adrasteia> (oh right, the Eldest)
[14:41] <@gamemaster> "And the fey, as vast as the angelic hosts and the demonic hordes and the devilish armies"
[14:41] <@gamemaster> "She would probably lose; she was never that wise."
[14:42] <@gamemaster> "Nor that stable."
01[14:42] <Adrasteia> "Agreed"
[14:42] <@gamemaster> "But she would cause much grief."
01[14:42] <Adrasteia> "Shes also incompetent, for here I still stand"
[14:42] <@gamemaster> "But dangerous all the same."
01[14:42] <Adrasteia> "Yes, shes still that"
[14:42] <@gamemaster> "But that's her weakness, her pride."
[14:43] <@gamemaster> "She must be the one to triumph, she must have what she wants, she must be known as the best and greatest."
01[14:43] <Adrasteia> "Well she certainly doesn't have Self Respect"
01[14:43] <Adrasteia> "Or a sense of humor"
[14:43] <@gamemaster> okay, hour passes...
01[14:43] <Adrasteia> okee
01[14:43] <Adrasteia> I'll chat with Bonnie Lilyjewel for my last
01[14:44] <Adrasteia> tempting though it is to chat with Tadpole Firebees
[14:44] <@gamemaster> one more info, remember?
01[14:44] <Adrasteia> I don't think id get out of it
01[14:44] <Adrasteia> o, what info
[14:44] <@gamemaster> "Your remaining three rivals, beyond your sister, have gone to ground, but here's what I know of them."
[14:44] <@gamemaster> you bargained for two, remember?
01[14:44] <Adrasteia> ye
01[14:44] <Adrasteia> ok
[14:44] <@gamemaster> "Zin, the Death Head, is a necromancer roughly twice as powerful as his confederates. His spellcasting is a tier above theirs, though his ancient power is on par with them."
[14:45] <@gamemaster> "He is a dragonblood, one of the first."
01[14:45] <Adrasteia> (I'll pass that on to Oros)
[14:45] <@gamemaster> "His bloodline is unknown, as he takes measures to obscure it."
01[14:45] <Adrasteia> "I understand"
[14:46] <@gamemaster> "He is the most dangerous of them, for he is patient."
[14:46] <@gamemaster> "While he is far weaker than your sister is, it is his plans that most often succeed."
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> (Ye I hate him second only to my sis)
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> (Hes the worst)
[14:47] <@gamemaster> "Drey was his second in command, for she was also bright enough, usually... though perhaps less patient. It's why Ultio Mort found out about her."
[14:47] <@gamemaster> "Dark Twist was third in command, but you and your Mother saw to that."
01[14:47] <Adrasteia> "Ah"
[14:48] <@gamemaster> "Volasi 'thunderhead' is to you what a wizard is to a priest."
[14:48] <@gamemaster> "She is of house Lupi, one of the originals of it, when it was founded."
01[14:48] <Adrasteia> "Shes my reverse?"
[14:48] <@gamemaster> "She is a spellblade, where you are a spellbow"
01[14:48] <Adrasteia> "Oh I understand"
[14:48] <@gamemaster> "But she uses arcane magic, and not divine."
[14:48] <@gamemaster> (she's a magus)
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> (or a Blade Adept Arcanist)
[14:49] <@gamemaster> "She likes channeling electricity through her sword, so you might want an answer to taht."
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> "I'll look into that"
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> (I'll pass that on to the Lupus house)
[14:49] <@gamemaster> "She disappeared in the early years of the empire, presumed dead, and is so old that precious few made the connection, and no one's spilled that... before now."
[14:50] <@gamemaster> "You met Luce Lupi before, he might wish to know."
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> I'll pass it on"
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> "*
[14:50] <@gamemaster> "Since Volasi, real name Magus Eques Lupi, is trying to destroy the entire house, and has a captive spirit, bound by Zin, to possess the head of that house, and empower him."
01[14:51] <Adrasteia> "Oh, the vision!"
[14:51] <@gamemaster> "Xamon 'Shadowflame' is a powerful sorcerer, but a bit careless. He's only survived long enough because of the others."
01[14:51] <Adrasteia> I think I'll hunt Shadowflame next
[14:51] <@gamemaster> "He is bright enough to change up his favored spells every so often, but he tends to like fire and darkness spells."
[14:52] <@gamemaster> "He's a fetchling from the Plane of Shadow, you see."
[14:52] <@gamemaster> "... I cannot know where they are."
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> "That would make sense"
[14:52] <@gamemaster> "But Luce Lupi might be able to find where Volasi is."
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> "I'll enlist his help"
[14:53] <@gamemaster> "I should let you return to the party, then."
[14:53] <@gamemaster> last person to talk with
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> "Of course, thank you for this information"
[14:53] <@gamemaster> who?
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> ok
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> Bonnie Lilyjewel
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> tho im tempted to chat to
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> Tadpole Firebees
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> and just mock him
01[14:53] <Adrasteia> as in a
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> "look at me, im still here"
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> fashion
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> but thats not intelligent
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> so Bonnie it is
[14:54] <@gamemaster> "Why hello, Miss Adrasteia. I'm Bonnie Lilyjewel! How are you?"
01[14:54] <Adrasteia> "I'm great actually, how does the day find you?"
[14:54] <@gamemaster> "Excellent, great, wonderful!"
06[14:55] * Adrasteia supresses a chuckle
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> "You remind me of someone"
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> (Miyamora)
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "Ooh, who?"
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> "A spellcaster caled Miyamora"
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "Oh, the new queen of Callipelu?"
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> "Thats the one"
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "Thank you!"
01[14:56] <Adrasteia> "You are both...whats the term...free spirited"
01[14:56] <Adrasteia> "I think"
[14:56] <@gamemaster> "Yes, yes, that's me!"
01[14:56] <Adrasteia> (Note, im just casually chatting with her, so you can end it at any time)
01[14:56] <Adrasteia> (I just wanted a balance between male/female ppl I chatted with)
[14:56] <@gamemaster> (she's wearing shorts and a wrap around her chest, decorated with jewels and lilies)
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> "I like your outfit, rather productive"
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> "shorts for hot weather...very smart"
[14:57] <@gamemaster> "Thank you!"
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> "DId you make it yourself?"
[14:57] <@gamemaster> "Yes, I did!"
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> "Ah, Miyamora does the same!"
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> "You wouldn't be her muse now wouldn't you?"
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> (thats said in a playful / jest tone)
[14:58] <@gamemaster> "Oh, nono"
[14:58] <@gamemaster> "Ah, the dance is starting, and I think Indi wants to dance!"
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> "Ah, of course, I wont keep you"
[14:58] <@gamemaster> she hurries off, stumbling, and goes to him
[14:59] <@gamemaster> 2d2 dances
[14:59] <Alea> GameMaster, dances: 3 [2d2=2,1]
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> yay, I get three dances
[14:59] <@gamemaster> first dance, Lord Everdawn asks you to dance
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> I accept
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> quickly
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> because thats the host
[14:59] <@gamemaster> second, Prince Fire-bow
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> accept again
[14:59] <@gamemaster> during that dance, you learn that Fire-bow is a translation from Elven
[14:59] <@gamemaster> of his nickname, which almost everyone calls him
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> ah
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> I should really pick up Elven as a language
[15:00] <@gamemaster> his real name is Belegon
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> but I have dragonic and celestial
03[15:00] * Retrieving #FeyParty modes...
[15:01] <@gamemaster> Belegon Aenor
01[15:01] <Adrasteia> thats a lovely name
[15:01] <@gamemaster> meaning "Mighty Holyman"
01[15:01] <Adrasteia> now thats interesting
01[15:01] <Adrasteia> he might be a divine caster!
[15:02] <@gamemaster> Aenor is the family name, gained from his ancestors, who were often priests
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> o
[15:02] <@gamemaster> and Belegon refers to how big he was when born
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> lol
[15:02] <@gamemaster> (also means Great, but they changed which meaning was in use)
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> I'm 5'4
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> so hes prolly taller
[15:03] <@gamemaster> he's about 6'3
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> almost a foot taller than me heh
[15:04] <@gamemaster> thrid, the merchant-king white-tongue
[15:04] <@gamemaster> an elf
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> Its a good thing I'm wearing heels
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> I'll accept that as well
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> rude not 2
[15:04] <@gamemaster> (king only refers to how he's basically one of the greatest merchant lords in Enth)
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> White tongue
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> is an interesting name
[15:04] <@gamemaster> also a translation
[15:04] <@gamemaster> of a nickname
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> ah
[15:05] <@gamemaster> (title, sort of)
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> who is superior
[15:05] <@gamemaster> Minion Erthor, First Son of the Uniters
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> Belegon or Minion
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> jw
[15:05] <@gamemaster> Belegon is royalty by birth, minion just has an honorary title
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> ah, I see
[15:05] <@gamemaster> because of his vast wealth
[15:05] <@gamemaster> it's sort of a nickname title
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> First Son of the Uniters
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> damn thats grand
[15:06] <@gamemaster> Uniter is the family name
01[15:06] <Adrasteia> oh ok
[15:06] <@gamemaster> united many towns in the face of catastrophe
[15:06] <@gamemaster> the family did, that is
[15:06] <@gamemaster> centuries ago
[15:06] <@gamemaster> and helped them rebuild as one
01[15:06] <Adrasteia> pretty much what the rebels just did
01[15:06] <Adrasteia> xD
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> do I need
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> dance checks
[15:07] <@gamemaster> no, it's a tame dance
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> ah, ok
[15:07] <@gamemaster> after the dance, Obducit comes to you
[15:07] <@gamemaster> "Ah, right, my half of the deal."
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> "Is he a good kisser?"
[15:08] <@gamemaster> "haha, that would be telling!"
06[15:08] * Adrasteia with the innocent expression
[15:08] <@gamemaster> "But the information I promised... your sister is hoarding mithril lately."
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> (thats like, my all time favourite metal)
[15:08] <@gamemaster> "As well as emeralds... no other gemstones, though."
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> "Thats interesting"
[15:09] <@gamemaster> "She's been hiring people to make binding circles from it."
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> "Ah, thats bad"
[15:09] <@gamemaster> "I think some of her minions bought ward spells from me."
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> what knowledge check is it for mithril binding circles
[15:09] <@gamemaster> "I know I've been selling them more often..."
[15:09] <@gamemaster> nature
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> nop, dont have
[15:09] <@gamemaster> "more than usual,a nyway."
[15:09] <@gamemaster> *anyway
[15:09] <@gamemaster> "Though what she'd want with a Faerie Circle, I don't know..."
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> "Ah, thank you for this information!"
[15:10] <@gamemaster> okay, do you stay for the orgy, or leave alone, or leave with Prince Belegon?
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> "Keep me updated on Amoive won't you?"
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> I'll prolly stay
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> cos y not
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> hmm na
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> that would be rude for Belegon
[15:11] <@gamemaster> well
[15:11] <@gamemaster> he offered for you to go with his retainers
[15:11] <@gamemaster> after the party
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> thats true
[15:11] <@gamemaster> any case is fine
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> I am having deja vu monments
[15:11] <@gamemaster> he wasn't expecting you to come with, but would be pleased if you did.
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> with my sister and
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> Mort
[15:12] <@gamemaster> oh?
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> and me and Belegon
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> hmm
[15:12] <@gamemaster> what's setting that deja vu off?
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> the tests thing
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> this isn't a test
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> but iirc I had an orgy for a test
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> and iirc mort didn't like the tests
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> ergo Deja
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> BUT
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> I will stay till the end of the party
[15:13] <@gamemaster> but your sister ALSO sorta roofied him, only less extreme
[15:13] <@gamemaster> and he would likely have looked for whatever excuse he could
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> and have his retainers escort me
[15:13] <@gamemaster> (a mental version, that is)
[15:13] <@gamemaster> all right, then
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> and if he doesn't like that
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> then tough luck
[15:14] <@gamemaster> when you arrive
[15:15] <@gamemaster> "So, how was the party after I left?"
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "Engaging"
[15:15] <@gamemaster> "I've never cared much for the... extreme... to which the fey go."
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> "I liked the dancing"
[15:15] <@gamemaster> "Too tiring for me."
[15:15] <@gamemaster> "Ah, yes, I hope that was a great dance."
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> "Its ok, I'll teach you"
[15:16] <@gamemaster> "They like their extreme sensations-- haha"
[15:16] <@gamemaster> when he says "sensations" your dress becomes a LOT more revealing
[15:16] <@gamemaster> "... how did you do that?"
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> "Its that blasted command word"
[15:16] <@gamemaster> "Oh?"
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> "calistria gave me this dress, but didn't tell me the command word"
[15:17] <@gamemaster> "Sounds like her, all right."
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> "I've been wondering what it was all night, and then you find it"
[15:18] <@gamemaster> "So, care for lunch? Or for you, dinner, I suppose."
01[15:18] <Adrasteia> "Sure"
[15:18] <@gamemaster> do you adjust your dress back?
[15:18] <@gamemaster> It's basically lace underwear now
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> Yea ok, might be rude eating in lace underwear
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> oh wait, I know the command word now
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> I can change the dress into whatever I like
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> hmm I kinda like the dress tho
[15:21] <@gamemaster> a man in a royal outfit passes by while you eat, looks at you, and then turns to Belegon and says, "I suppose she's pretty enough, but a really, a human, my lazy son? This is a new preference."
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> "Calistria's daughter actually"
[15:21] <@gamemaster> While Belegon tries to find his words, the king walks off.
01[15:21] <Adrasteia> im quick on the draw
[15:22] <@gamemaster> (before you confirm you said that, recall that you heard Belegon hoping he wouldn't knwo you're Calistria's daughter, or even spot you)
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> o
[15:22] <@gamemaster> (at least until it progresses further)
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> ok strike it
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> I should really play a prank on that king though
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> he was being slightly rude, and Calistria does not tolerate slights
[15:23] <@gamemaster> Belegon: "... I know that grin. I've seen it too often. Please, whatever you're thinking of doing, please let it slide."
[15:23] <@gamemaster> "My father was only speaking to me, there..."
[15:23] <@gamemaster> "Let me handle it."
[15:23] <@gamemaster> "I'm used to it."
06[15:23] * Adrasteia sighs
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> "O.k, I'll let you handle this one"
[15:24] <@gamemaster> "Thank you."
[15:24] <@gamemaster> (did you change the command word?)
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> no, I kept it
[15:25] <@gamemaster> Lunch is on a large porch
[15:25] <@gamemaster> overlooking a forest, from a mountainside that you're on
[15:25] <@gamemaster> and a lake
01[15:25] <Adrasteia> how pretty!
[15:25] <@gamemaster> "So, how long can you stay?"
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> I don't have anything pressing at the moment
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> (which is true)
[15:26] <@gamemaster> (there's the new emperor's coronation)
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> (when is that)
[15:26] <@gamemaster> (in a few days)
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> "I have a day or two up my sleeve"
[15:27] <@gamemaster> "Ah, I had to leave for the Empire of Man, or whatever it's called... Imperium of Man and Dwarf, was it?"
01[15:27] <Adrasteia> "Thats the one"
[15:27] <@gamemaster> "To observe the coronation of their new emperor."
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> I need to be there for that as well
[15:28] <@gamemaster> "There wasn't nearly enough time for our usual entorage to prepare, so father's sending me."
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> """*
[15:28] <@gamemaster> "Perhaps we could go together, then?"
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> sure
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> ""*
[15:29] <@gamemaster> the rest of the afternoon, he shows you about the lake
[15:29] <@gamemaster> and an art museum
[15:30] <@gamemaster> dinner, without incident
[15:30] <@gamemaster> evening: his room or guest quarters?
01[15:30] <Adrasteia> prolly his room if he are going to a coronation together
[15:30] <@gamemaster> right, okay, then
[15:31] <@gamemaster> eventually, coronation
01[15:31] <Adrasteia> yay
[15:31] <@gamemaster> which is part of an everyone-in-the-group session
[15:31] <@gamemaster> *everyone-in-the-game
[15:31] <@gamemaster> session over

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[Empire] Logs and Other Roleplay Feb 20, 2015 21:55:59 GMT -6

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Session Start: Sat Feb 21 14:20:06 2015
Session Ident: #Emperor
03[14:20] * Now talking in #Emperor
03[14:20] * ginganinja is now known as Adrasteia
[14:46] <@gamemaster> fine; when you get to the emperor, you still hear signs of battle
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> ok
[14:46] <@gamemaster> though he appears healthy, but a bit ... ready for battle
03[14:46] * Temperantia (Mibbit@9CD3AC6D.D5223B93.E59389.IP) has joined #Emperor
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> HERE HE IS
[14:46] <@gamemaster> AH
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> YAY
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> YES
01[14:46] <Adrasteia> WHOOO
[14:47] <@gamemaster> okay, temp, nick to char and roll perception and survival
03[14:47] * Temperantia is now known as Oros
[14:48] <Oros> 1d20+6 Perception
[14:48] <Alea> Oros, Perception: 26 [1d20=20]
[14:48] <Oros> 1d20+0 Survival
[14:48] <Alea> Oros, Survival: 20 [1d20=20]
[14:48] <@gamemaster> you easily find where the battle is
[14:48] <@gamemaster> when you get to the emperor, you still hear signs of battle
[14:48] <@gamemaster> though he appears healthy, but a bit ... ready for battle
[14:48] <@gamemaster> and the signs of some exertion
[14:49] <@gamemaster> (he is a bit old)
[14:49] <@gamemaster> (the castle is rattling)
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> I'm invisable
01[14:49] <Adrasteia> so Oros doesn't see me
[14:49] <@gamemaster> (from some parts of the battle)
[14:49] <@gamemaster> what do you do upon reaching the Emperor?
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> is he struggling
01[14:50] <Adrasteia> against someone in particular
[14:50] <Oros> What is actually happening in said battle?
[14:51] <@gamemaster> from what you heard, it's a mass assassination/attack combo
[14:51] <@gamemaster> he has blood on him, but it doesn't look like his
[14:51] <@gamemaster> no enemies in this hallway
01[14:51] <Adrasteia> if he doesn't look in like, immediate danger
01[14:51] <Adrasteia> then I'll preserve my invisability
[14:51] <@gamemaster> but there are plenty of people in nearby hallways and rooms
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> but if hes struggling or needs a hand
[14:52] <@gamemaster> fighting
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> I'll open up
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> with my bow
[14:52] <@gamemaster> 3d4 arcane reservoir drain
[14:52] <Alea> GameMaster, arcane reservoir drain: 9 [3d4=3,2,4]
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> what kind of blaster is an arcanist
01[14:52] <Adrasteia> pfft
[14:52] <@gamemaster> 1d4; 2d3; 2d3; 1d6
[14:52] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d4: 1 [1d4=1]; 2d3: 3 [2d3=1,2]; 2d3: 5 [2d3=2,3]; 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]
[14:53] <@gamemaster> 3d4 MP drain
[14:53] <Alea> GameMaster, MP drain: 7 [3d4=3,1,3]
[14:53] <@gamemaster> okay
[14:53] <@gamemaster> "You! Oros!"
[14:53] <@gamemaster> he says, spotting one of you
[14:54] <@gamemaster> Adrasteia, does True Seeing beat your invis?
[14:54] <@gamemaster> *your special mythic invis
[14:54] <Oros> "Emperor?"
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> no
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "Help me, we need to go down!"
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> I'm fully undetectable
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "It's the safest location."
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> to everything
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> I'll follow him tho
[14:55] <@gamemaster> "I need more guards... so many are dead."
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> and Oros
01[14:55] <Adrasteia> I'm his guardian angel
[14:56] <Oros> "Down?"
[14:56] <@gamemaster> "Hidden tunnels."
[14:56] <@gamemaster> "Let's go."
[14:56] <@gamemaster> he
[14:56] <@gamemaster> is wielding an adamantine morningstar
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> I follow
[14:57] <Oros> "I suppose you're right, if anything, I can beat them back one at a time this way."
[14:57] <@gamemaster> as you're heading down
[14:57] <@gamemaster> perception
01[14:57] <Adrasteia> 1d20+18
[14:57] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+18: 25 [1d20=7]
[14:57] <Oros> 1d20+6
[14:57] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+6: 15 [1d20=9]
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> I can surge
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> if 25 is shit
[14:58] <@gamemaster> 1d20+22
[14:58] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+22: 31 [1d20=9]
[14:58] <@gamemaster> 1d20+26 stealth
[14:58] <Alea> GameMaster, stealth: 38 [1d20=12]
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> wow dat mod
[14:58] <@gamemaster> 1d20+21 perception
[14:58] <Alea> GameMaster, perception: 39 [1d20=18]
[14:58] <@gamemaster> ooh
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> do u want me to roll steath
[14:58] <@gamemaster> You hear Duke Splendentium's voice
[14:58] <@gamemaster> "Take care!"
01[14:58] <Adrasteia> to see if he can break through my invis
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> iirc invis is +20
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> so nvm
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> he doesn't break it
[14:59] <@gamemaster> and then he turns visible, casting a glitterdust
[14:59] <@gamemaster> revealing an assassin!
[14:59] <@gamemaster> inits
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> am I revealed
01[14:59] <Adrasteia> I supose it doesn't matter
[14:59] <@gamemaster> 1d2 yes on 1
[14:59] <Alea> GameMaster, yes on 1: 1 [1d2=1]
[15:00] <@gamemaster> will save
[15:00] <@gamemaster> 1d20+9 assassin will
[15:00] <Alea> GameMaster, assassin will: 13 [1d20=4]
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+15+2
[15:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+15+2: 24 [1d20=7]
[15:00] <Oros> 1d20+9 Init
[15:00] <Alea> Oros, Init: 24 [1d20=15]
[15:00] <@gamemaster> well, sucks to be that assassin
[15:00] <Oros> do I also do a will save?
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 Init
[15:00] <Alea> Adrasteia, Init: 25 [1d20=8]
[15:00] <@gamemaster> not you
[15:00] <@gamemaster> and adrasteia...
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> 24 on my Will, 25 on my init
[15:00] <@gamemaster> pass
01[15:00] <Adrasteia> yay, hes flat footed
[15:00] <@gamemaster> 1d20+10
[15:01] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+10: 22 [1d20=12]
[15:01] <@gamemaster> 1d20+23
[15:01] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+23: 31 [1d20=8]
[15:01] <@gamemaster> 1d20+19
[15:01] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+19: 38 [1d20=19]
[15:01] <@gamemaster> emperor 38; duke 31; adras 25; oros 24; assassin 22
[15:01] <@gamemaster> assassin's too close to fireball...
[15:02] <@gamemaster> ... what are your to hits?
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> im at
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> +21/+21/+21
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> with judgement
01[15:02] <Adrasteia> and deadly aim
[15:02] <@gamemaster> right, damage routine?
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> oh I have a +16 as well
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> and its
01[15:03] <Adrasteia> 1d8+13
[15:03] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d8+13: 14 [1d8=1]
[15:03] <@gamemaster> oros?
[15:04] <Oros> assuming Heroism and Raging Song: +17/+12
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> oh, I can accept his raging song now
[15:04] <Oros> 2d4+15
[15:04] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+15: 20 [2d4=3,2]
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> and it boosts my DEX
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> iirc
[15:04] <Oros> yes
[15:04] <Oros> by 2
[15:04] <@gamemaster> emperor attacks the assassin
[15:04] <Oros> Str by 4
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> tho tbh I might take Strength
[15:04] <@gamemaster> with the mage-king's scepter
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> and get more bow damage
[15:04] <@gamemaster> 1d20+25 to hit
[15:04] <Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 29 [1d20=4]
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> o, it affects both stats
01[15:04] <Adrasteia> nice
[15:04] <@gamemaster> 1d8+14 damage...
[15:04] <Alea> GameMaster, damage...: 19 [1d8=5]
[15:05] <@gamemaster> duke attacks...
[15:05] <@gamemaster> 1d20+yes...
[15:05] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+yes...: 3 [1d20=3]
[15:05] <@gamemaster> still hits
[15:05] <@gamemaster> 6d6 fire damage scorching ray sneak attack
[15:05] <Alea> GameMaster, fire damage scorching ray sneak attack: 15 [6d6=2,2,2,1,3,5]
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> wow
01[15:05] <Adrasteia> much damage
[15:05] <@gamemaster> you guys go
01[15:06] <Adrasteia> ok
[15:06] <@gamemaster> he has 34 damage
01[15:06] <Adrasteia> Oros triggers his rage song right
[15:06] <@gamemaster> adrasteia then oros, unless you want to delay
[15:06] <Oros> You can delay for me to do that, if you want
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> might do that
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> he would still be flat against me anyway
[15:07] <@gamemaster> and blinded
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> Its +1 to hit and +2 to damage I think with Rage Song
[15:07] <Oros> yes
[15:07] <@gamemaster> so, his breastplate + any magic items + 8
[15:07] <@gamemaster> is what you're aiming for
[15:07] <Oros> if your bow is made for any Str score
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> ic
[15:07] <@gamemaster> + his shield
01[15:07] <Adrasteia> its not
01[15:08] <Adrasteia>

[15:08] <Oros> then probably no damage, unless you get Adaptive
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> composite
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> can add STR mod
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> iirc
[15:08] <@gamemaster> only up to it's rating
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> ic
[15:08] <Oros> only up to what it's built for
[15:08] <@gamemaster> but oros turn?
01[15:08] <Adrasteia> ok I'll just go
[15:08] <Oros> so get Adaptive asap lol, just 1k gold
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+21
[15:09] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+21: 28 [1d20=7], 36 [1d20=15], 24 [1d20=3]
[15:09] <@gamemaster> hit, hit... wanna surge?
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 1d20+16
[15:09] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+16: 34 [1d20=18]
[15:09] <@gamemaster> hit
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> ye I'll surge
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[15:09] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 6 [1d6=6]
[15:09] <@gamemaster> wait
[15:09] <@gamemaster> no need
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> ok
[15:09] <@gamemaster> misread his ac
[15:09] <@gamemaster> was using ac, not flat
[15:09] <@gamemaster> damage?
01[15:09] <Adrasteia> 4#1d8+13
[15:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, 4#1d8+13: 17 [1d8=4], 14 [1d8=1], 19 [1d8=6], 20 [1d8=7]
[15:10] <@gamemaster> *her ac
[15:10] <@gamemaster> sorry
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> rekt
[15:10] <@gamemaster> 104 total damage
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> wait shes still up?
[15:10] <@gamemaster> oros attacks, or was rage song your turn?
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> I only have 77 HP
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> and she tanked that
01[15:10] <Adrasteia> wow
[15:10] <Oros> I haven't gone at all yet
[15:11] <Oros> but no, that's only a swift action
[15:11] <@gamemaster> kk, oros turn
[15:11] <@gamemaster> unless adrasteia wants to use an MP
[15:11] <@gamemaster> on an extra turn
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> nah
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> I used my swift
01[15:11] <Adrasteia> on Judgement
[15:11] <@gamemaster> kk
[15:11] <Oros> activating that and charging at the assassin
[15:11] <Oros> 1d20+17 (+2 Charge, -2 PA)
[15:11] <Alea> Oros, (+2 Charge, -2 PA): 27 [1d20=10]
[15:12] <@gamemaster> hit
[15:12] <Oros> 2d4+13+6
[15:12] <Alea> Oros, 2d4+13+6: 26 [2d4=3,4]
[15:12] <@gamemaster> 130 total damage
[15:12] <@gamemaster> anything else?
[15:12] <Oros> nah I think that's it
01[15:12] <Adrasteia> what a tanky af assasin
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> must have taken toughness
[15:13] <@gamemaster> slayer 15
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> o ok that makes sense
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> is it a human assasin
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> or like, an Unseelie
[15:13] <@gamemaster> teifling
01[15:13] <Adrasteia> or that
[15:13] <@gamemaster> *tiefling
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> ok he goes next I think
[15:14] <@gamemaster> withdraw 30 feet, stumbling into a corridor
[15:14] <@gamemaster> *she
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> she*
[15:14] <@gamemaster> she...
[15:14] <@gamemaster> 1d20+9
[15:14] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+9: 13 [1d20=4]
[15:14] <@gamemaster> botches her save again
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> lol
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> doesn't she need to make an acro check or something
01[15:14] <Adrasteia> cos shes blind
[15:15] <Oros> more than half her speed
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> ah
[15:15] <@gamemaster> she auto-makes it
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> o
[15:15] <@gamemaster> follow, or run?
01[15:15] <Adrasteia> I'll follow her
[15:15] <@gamemaster> *run down
[15:15] <@gamemaster> okay...
[15:16] <@gamemaster> 1d20+9
[15:16] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+9: 11 [1d20=2]
[15:16] <@gamemaster> you easily dispatch her
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> lol
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> I could have used a blunt arrow
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> and we have a prisonor
[15:16] <@gamemaster> you manage to catch up with Oros and the Emperor as they're dodging around a large melee.
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> to interrogate
[15:16] <@gamemaster> but this is a huge battle
[15:16] <@gamemaster> that you're part of'
01[15:16] <Adrasteia> o truth
[15:16] <Oros> Blunt arrows do lethal damage
[15:16] <@gamemaster> lots of prisoners
[15:17] <@gamemaster> AFTER it's over
[15:17] <@gamemaster> assuming... hmm...
[15:17] <Oros> they are just bludgeoning
[15:17] <@gamemaster> give me a stealth check
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> I can do non lethal with them tho
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> iirc
[15:17] <@gamemaster> 1d20+3 stealth
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[15:17] <Alea> GameMaster, stealth: 16 [1d20=13]
[15:17] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 31 [1d20=11]
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> I can roll twice and take the better result
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> 1d20+20
[15:17] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+20: 21 [1d20=1]
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> ok
[15:17] <@gamemaster> a small group of werewolves start howling
[15:17] <@gamemaster> as they smell you passing
01[15:17] <Adrasteia> I'm happy with that 31
[15:18] <@gamemaster> briefly breaking off from a fight with a vampire commanding two clockwork soldiers
[15:18] <Oros> "What even..."
[15:18] <@gamemaster> which costs one of them his life, as he's distracted
[15:18] <@gamemaster> oros, stealth
[15:18] <@gamemaster> adrasteia auto-makes
[15:18] <@gamemaster> 1d20+3
[15:18] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+3: 8 [1d20=5]
[15:18] <@gamemaster> nvm, no need this time
[15:19] <Oros> I don't think it's possible for me to be stealthy lol
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> lol
[15:19] <@gamemaster> initiatives as you face a new enemy
01[15:19] <Adrasteia> what is it
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> the werewolves?
[15:20] <Oros> 1d20+9 "Oh my, lycanthropes here?"
[15:20] <Alea> Oros, "Oh my, lycanthropes here?": 19 [1d20=10]
[15:20] <@gamemaster> no
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17 init
[15:20] <Alea> Adrasteia, init: 20 [1d20=3]
[15:20] <@gamemaster> planes?
[15:20] <Oros> 1d20+10
[15:20] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+10: 23 [1d20=13]
[15:20] <@gamemaster> 1d20+23; 1d20+19
[15:20] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+23: 30 [1d20=7]; 1d20+19: 33 [1d20=14]
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> Oh Calistria please give me that INT boost
01[15:20] <Adrasteia> so I can get my knowledges
[15:21] <@gamemaster> hmm... 23 reveals...
[15:21] <@gamemaster> Coloxus Demon
[15:21] <@gamemaster> strengths, weaknesses, or special?
[15:21] <@gamemaster> *strengths, defenses, or special
[15:21] <@gamemaster> 1d20+13
[15:21] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+13: 14 [1d20=1]
[15:21] <Oros> Are defenses available?
[15:21] <Oros> oh
[15:22] <Oros> defenses
[15:22] <@gamemaster> high SR; you won't likely beat it
[15:22] <@gamemaster> resists acid, cold, and fire; immune to electricity and poison
[15:22] <@gamemaster> DR/good
01[15:22] <Adrasteia> AG, is this just one large combat for the purposes of my judgment
[15:22] <@gamemaster> it's main defense is it's dexterity, though it's got a fairly tough skin, too
[15:23] <@gamemaster> hmm, sure
[15:23] <@gamemaster> it's basically a contained war
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> ok
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> I bet I could beat its SR
[15:23] <Oros> "Let us strike this demon down! Though try to avoid casting spells at it!"
[15:23] <@gamemaster> oh, and good fort and reflex
01[15:23] <Adrasteia> would be 1d20+8+3
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> Id need a 12
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> if that was my thing
[15:24] <@gamemaster> emperor 33 / duke 30 / adrasteia 20 / oros 19 / demon
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> lol this things so dead
01[15:24] <Adrasteia> I'll delay for Oros raging song
[15:25] <@gamemaster> emperor disintegrates it...
[15:25] <@gamemaster> let's see...
[15:25] <@gamemaster> 1d20+15 fort
[15:25] <Alea> GameMaster, fort: 26 [1d20=11]
[15:25] <@gamemaster> not enough
01[15:25] <Adrasteia> LOL
01[15:25] <Adrasteia> owned
01[15:25] <Adrasteia> o wait, SR?
[15:26] <@gamemaster> he auto-beats it
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> lol
[15:26] <@gamemaster> mythic spell penetration
[15:26] <@gamemaster> and greater spell penetration
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> #rekt
[15:26] <@gamemaster> 28d6 disintegrate
[15:26] <Alea> GameMaster, disintegrate: 89 [28d6=2,3,3,4,2,2,2,6,3,6,3,3,2,2,4,1,2,4,4,5,2,1,6,2,2,3,5,5]
[15:26] <@gamemaster> it looks badly hurt
[15:26] <@gamemaster> the duke Hastes all of you
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> neat
01[15:26] <Adrasteia> ur up Oros
[15:27] <@gamemaster> then spends an MP
[15:27] <@gamemaster> for extra action
[15:27] <@gamemaster> 1d20+24 to hit
[15:27] <Alea> GameMaster, to hit: 44 [1d20=20]
[15:27] <@gamemaster> 1d20+24 to confirm
[15:27] <Alea> GameMaster, to confirm: 40 [1d20=16]
01[15:27] <Adrasteia> lol
01[15:27] <Adrasteia> this poor demon
[15:27] <@gamemaster> 3d8+27+2d6
[15:27] <Alea> GameMaster, 3d8+27+2d6: 52 [3d8=8,8,4; 2d6=3,2]
[15:27] <@gamemaster> 141 damage
[15:27] <@gamemaster> you guys turn
01[15:27] <Adrasteia> Oros can kill it
01[15:27] <Adrasteia> unless its flying
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> then maybe I might need to shoot it
[15:28] <Oros> I'll start song again, and charge it
[15:28] <@gamemaster> oh...
[15:28] <@gamemaster> 3d4
[15:28] <Alea> GameMaster, 3d4: 12 [3d4=4,4,4]
[15:28] <Oros> I can charge into the air

[15:28] <@gamemaster> oof
[15:28] <@gamemaster> okay, roll
[15:28] <Oros> 1d20+18
[15:28] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+18: 37 [1d20=19]
[15:28] <Oros> crit
01[15:28] <Adrasteia> lol
[15:28] <Oros> 1d20+18 confirm plz
[15:28] <Alea> Oros, confirm plz: 32 [1d20=14]
[15:28] <@gamemaster> yep
[15:28] <Oros> well that's a dead thing
[15:29] <Oros> 4d4+38
[15:29] <Alea> Oros, 4d4+38: 47 [4d4=4,1,3,1]
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> hey can I roll a test dice
[15:29] <@gamemaster> even with DR...
[15:29] <@gamemaster> dead
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> to see if I CH as well
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+23
[15:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+23: 34 [1d20=11], 26 [1d20=3], 27 [1d20=4]
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> damn
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> ah well
01[15:29] <Adrasteia> that would have been funny
[15:30] <@gamemaster> Duke Splendentium: "I'm running low on power."
[15:30] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "Then scout ahead, Shadowdancer."
01[15:30] <Adrasteia> "I'm just warming up"
[15:30] <@gamemaster> okay, you dodge most of the fights...
[15:30] <@gamemaster> then you spot two more tieflings
01[15:31] <Adrasteia> Emperer can prolly lay waste to them
01[15:31] <Adrasteia> with fireball
01[15:31] <Adrasteia> Emperor*
01[15:31] <Adrasteia> Mythic Argumented Fireball > All
[15:31] <@gamemaster> and Adrasteia... you spot Dre-Ay
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> Oh good
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> bad for us
[15:32] <@gamemaster> and Zin 'Death Head'
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> but good
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> are they in bow range
[15:32] <Oros> (Am I supposed to know who those are?)
[15:32] <@gamemaster> you don't spot them for long
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> which is like
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> 150 feet
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> Oros, ones a member of the Five
01[15:32] <Adrasteia> ones my sister
[15:32] <@gamemaster> Dre-Ay finishes casting a spell just as you spot her, and says, "I'm low, let's get out of here."
01[15:33] <Adrasteia> that is one trillian years old
[15:33] <@gamemaster> and Zin teleports out of there, speaking a passphrase to beat any teleport traps
[15:33] <@gamemaster> spellcraft IDs the spell
01[15:33] <Adrasteia> obviously this Emperor wasn't smart enough to DImensional Lock this place
[15:33] <@gamemaster> teleport trap
01[15:33] <Adrasteia> no spellcraft
[15:33] <@gamemaster> so he can scram
[15:33] <@gamemaster> but enemies can't
[15:33] <@gamemaster> usually
[15:34] <@gamemaster> oros, spellcraft?
[15:34] <@gamemaster> and inits
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17
[15:34] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+17: 22 [1d20=5]
[15:34] <Oros> 1d20+13
[15:34] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+13: 16 [1d20=3]
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> these inits man
[15:34] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+10 assassins; 1d20+23 duke; 1d20+19 emperor
[15:34] <Alea> GameMaster, assassins: 29 [1d20=19], 22 [1d20=12]; duke: 35 [1d20=12]; emperor: 37 [1d20=18]
[15:34] <Oros> that was my spellcraft
[15:34] <Oros> 1d20+9 Init
[15:34] <Alea> Oros, Init: 18 [1d20=9]
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> can I surge
[15:34] <@gamemaster> it was Bless, oros
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> my init
[15:34] <@gamemaster> sure
01[15:34] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[15:35] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]
01[15:35] <Adrasteia> yay
[15:35] <Oros> huh
01[15:35] <Adrasteia> I now go ahead of 1 assasin
[15:35] <Oros> what a strange spell
[15:35] <@gamemaster> emperor 37; duke 35; assassin 1, 29; adrasteia 24; assassin 2, 22; oros 18
[15:36] <@gamemaster> augmented mythic fireball
[15:36] <@gamemaster> maximized
01[15:36] <Adrasteia> GG
[15:36] <@gamemaster> spont cast with MP
01[15:37] <Adrasteia> this guy is beast
[15:37] <@gamemaster> 2#1d20+17 reflex
[15:37] <Alea> GameMaster, reflex: 26 [1d20=9], 34 [1d20=17]
[15:37] <@gamemaster> one is unharmed
[15:37] <@gamemaster> one dies
[15:38] <@gamemaster> the castle rattles as it detonates
[15:38] <@gamemaster> duke full attacks
[15:39] <@gamemaster> 1d20+24; 1d20+19; 1d20+14 arrows
[15:39] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+24: 26 [1d20=2]; 1d20+19: 39 [1d20=20]; arrows: 18 [1d20=4]
01[15:39] <Adrasteia> is this guy an arcane trickster
[15:39] <@gamemaster> rogue/illusionist/fighter/shadowdancer
01[15:40] <Adrasteia> lol
[15:40] <@gamemaster> I considered arcane trickster, but that rules out Lawful
01[15:40] <Adrasteia> agape would be proud
01[15:40] <Adrasteia> of that dipping
01[15:40] <Adrasteia> where is his shadow companion

[15:40] <@gamemaster> level 3; he's only level 2 in that class
01[15:41] <Adrasteia> ic
[15:41] <@gamemaster> first assassin died
[15:41] <@gamemaster> so adrasteia turn
[15:41] <@gamemaster> wait
[15:41] <@gamemaster> 1d20+19 confirm
[15:41] <Alea> GameMaster, confirm: 30 [1d20=11]
[15:41] <@gamemaster> 5#1d8+9 total damage
[15:41] <Alea> GameMaster, total damage: 13 [1d8=4], 16 [1d8=7], 16 [1d8=7], 15 [1d8=6], 17 [1d8=8]
[15:41] <@gamemaster> 77 damage total...
[15:42] <@gamemaster> MP for Surprise Strike
[15:42] <@gamemaster> oh, wait...
[15:42] <@gamemaster> 6d6 sneak attack x3
[15:42] <Alea> GameMaster, sneak attack x3: 20 [6d6=1,1,4,5,5,4]
[15:42] <@gamemaster> 97 damage
[15:43] <@gamemaster> 1d20 not a nat 1 surprise strike
[15:43] <Alea> GameMaster, not a nat 1 surprise strike: 10 [1d20=10]
[15:43] <@gamemaster> 1d8+9+2d6
[15:43] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d8+9+2d6: 15 [1d8=2; 2d6=1,3]
[15:43] <@gamemaster> 112 total damage
[15:43] <@gamemaster> adrasteia turn
01[15:43] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+23
[15:43] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+23: 41 [1d20=18], 36 [1d20=13], 36 [1d20=13]
[15:44] <@gamemaster> all hit
[15:44] <@gamemaster> probs dead
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> 1d20+18
[15:44] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+18: 27 [1d20=9]
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> ok
[15:44] <@gamemaster> yeah, drops on second arrow
[15:44] <@gamemaster> er, wait, that was an attack
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> yea
[15:44] <@gamemaster> roll
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> 3#1d8+13+2d6
[15:44] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d8+13+2d6: 26 [1d8=5; 2d6=4,4], 24 [1d8=8; 2d6=2,1], 19 [1d8=4; 2d6=1,1]
[15:44] <@gamemaster> dead
01[15:44] <Adrasteia> gonnnnnnnnne
[15:44] <@gamemaster> you dodge around some grimstalkers
[15:44] <@gamemaster> and a few other fey
01[15:45] <Adrasteia> thats the Unseelie
[15:45] <@gamemaster> who seem to be fighting squads of soldiers
01[15:45] <Adrasteia> I wonder how they feel about fighting on the losing side
[15:46] <@gamemaster> a couple half-dwarf combatants and a couple aasimar are fighting a duo of paladins
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> aasimar
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> I love aasimar
[15:46] <@gamemaster> dodge around, or go through? Through is fastest way to the tunnels
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> I fight them
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> but non lethal dmg
01[15:46] <Adrasteia> cos aasimar are cute
[15:46] <@gamemaster> okay, they drop
[15:46] <Oros> "It's too dangerous, let's go around."
[15:46] <@gamemaster> and the paladins join you
[15:46] <Oros> "Or that works too!"
[15:48] <@gamemaster> the corridor becomes damaged
[15:48] <@gamemaster> and the paladins break off to fight a large white dragon
[15:48] <@gamemaster> "Go! We'll hold it off!"
[15:48] <@gamemaster> you see some blood dripping from the walls, now
[15:48] <@gamemaster> as you progress
[15:49] <@gamemaster> then the entire castle appears damaged, vulnerable to the outside
[15:49] <@gamemaster> perception
01[15:49] <Adrasteia> 1d20+18
[15:49] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+18: 23 [1d20=5]
[15:49] <Oros> 1d20+6
[15:49] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+6: 12 [1d20=6]
[15:50] <@gamemaster> you see a jabberwock that's damaged the castle
[15:50] <@gamemaster> from the inside out
01[15:50] <Adrasteia> wowwww
[15:50] <@gamemaster> obviously someone let it in from Faerie
01[15:50] <Adrasteia> is that the Forest Wyrm
[15:51] <@gamemaster> no
01[15:51] <Adrasteia> ok
[15:51] <Oros> "Things crumble around us... Luckily, we shall win, for justice is with us."
01[15:52] <Adrasteia> "Thats cute"
01[15:52] <Adrasteia> (if its not obvious, Adrasteia isn't LG)
[15:52] <@gamemaster> nethys isn't loading atm...
01[15:52] <Adrasteia> what u looking up
01[15:53] <Adrasteia> works for me
[15:53] <@gamemaster> 1d20
[15:53] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20: 20 [1d20=20]
[15:53] <@gamemaster> okay, emperor beats it's SR
[15:53] <@gamemaster> maximized cone of cold, mythic...
[15:53] <@gamemaster> 1d20+20 ref
[15:53] <Alea> GameMaster, ref: 27 [1d20=7]
[15:54] <@gamemaster> 210 damage; 146 hp remains
[15:54] <@gamemaster> except it HAS been damaged by the soldiers
[15:54] <@gamemaster> wait, that was lesser
[15:54] <@gamemaster> regular... 245 hp remains
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> thats ok
[15:55] <@gamemaster> 1d20+5; 1d20+19
[15:55] <Alea> GameMaster, 1d20+5: 16 [1d20=11]; 1d20+19: 27 [1d20=8]
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> its time to unleash
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> hell
[15:55] <@gamemaster> 1d20+20 ref
[15:55] <Alea> GameMaster, ref: 29 [1d20=9]
06[15:55] * Adrasteia flex
[15:55] <@gamemaster> another 210 on emperor's turn
[15:55] <@gamemaster> down to 35 hp
[15:55] <@gamemaster> inits and go
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> wow
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> I was going to nuke the shit out of it
[15:55] <Oros> 1d20+9
[15:55] <Alea> Oros, 1d20+9: 12 [1d20=3]
01[15:55] <Adrasteia> 1d20+17
[15:55] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+17: 29 [1d20=12]
[15:55] <@gamemaster> adrasteia kill it
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> 3#1d20+23
[15:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#1d20+23: 38 [1d20=15], 24 [1d20=1], 28 [1d20=5]
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> 1d20+18
[15:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+18: 33 [1d20=15]
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> any of those hit
[15:56] <@gamemaster> 38 hits
[15:56] <@gamemaster> might want to surge the 33
[15:56] <@gamemaster> for it to hit
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> 1d8+13+2d6
[15:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d8+13+2d6: 27 [1d8=7; 2d6=1,6]
[15:56] <@gamemaster> (flat 34)
01[15:56] <Adrasteia> 1d6 surge
[15:56] <Alea> Adrasteia, surge: 4 [1d6=4]
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> 1d20+13+2d6
[15:57] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+13+2d6: 24 [1d20=5; 2d6=3,3]
[15:57] <@gamemaster> DR 15... 12 hp remains
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> Distant Barrage
[15:57] <@gamemaster> duke goes, too
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> 1d20+23+2
[15:57] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+23+2: 43 [1d20=18]
[15:57] <@gamemaster> oh
[15:57] <@gamemaster> hit
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> 1d6+13+2d6
[15:57] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6+13+2d6: 20 [1d6=2; 2d6=3,2]
01[15:57] <Adrasteia> AMAZING INIT
[15:57] <@gamemaster> damage is?
01[15:58] <Adrasteia> 20
[15:58] <@gamemaster> 7 hp remains... what next?
[15:58] <@gamemaster> or end turn?
01[15:58] <Adrasteia> nah
01[15:58] <Adrasteia> Distant Barrage
01[15:58] <Adrasteia> bypasses DR
[15:58] <@gamemaster> oh
[15:58] <@gamemaster> dropped, then
01[15:59] <Adrasteia> when I become fairy queen
01[15:59] <Adrasteia> I'll have an army of those things
[15:59] <@gamemaster> right, then
01[16:00] <Adrasteia> but moving on
[16:00] <@gamemaster> you make it to the tunnels
[16:00] <@gamemaster> the emperor uses Summon VII
[16:00] <@gamemaster> to clear the attackers out
[16:00] <@gamemaster> three times
[16:00] <@gamemaster> twice, and a third to guard, that is
[16:00] <@gamemaster> and burns a new path with disintegrate
[16:01] <@gamemaster> you see in there, a scene of carnage
[16:01] <@gamemaster> bodies everywhere
[16:01] <@gamemaster> and Shadowflame is trying to break a figure free from chains of light/adamantium/steel/mithril/force/everything you can imagine
[16:02] <@gamemaster> the figure is fate
[16:02] <@gamemaster> Shadowflame notices you from across the large room, though, and scrams
[16:02] <Oros> "Creature, back off. The light is here to sear you!"
01[16:02] <Adrasteia> lucky for him
01[16:02] <Adrasteia> I was about to slaughter him
01[16:02] <Adrasteia> f**king fletchlings
[16:02] <Oros> "Coward!"
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> is he
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> 150 feet away
[16:03] <@gamemaster> you see a couple vampires rising from coffins concealed on the walls
[16:03] <@gamemaster> this chamber is huge
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> ic
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> where is Mort
[16:03] <@gamemaster> and exists in an extradimentional space
[16:03] <@gamemaster> not here
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> dam
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> he missed a good opportunity
[16:03] <@gamemaster> semi-extradimensional
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> to catch up with his crush
01[16:03] <Adrasteia> and shoot the breeze
[16:03] <@gamemaster> there are five exits, not counting the service entrances, like you used
01[16:04] <Adrasteia> ok
[16:04] <@gamemaster> one ever-burning, one icy and marked with a drop, one of bones, one of earth, one with symbols for wind
01[16:04] <Adrasteia> first objective: stop Fate from being freed
[16:04] <@gamemaster> the vampires speak
[16:04] <@gamemaster> "Sire. The ritual is out of balance."
[16:05] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "I saw the blood dripping. The pipes are damaged."
[16:05] <@gamemaster> you see blood pipes, like the ones running throughout the city
[16:06] <@gamemaster> only pouring into runes and binding circles carved into the floor
[16:06] <@gamemaster> religion, spellcraft, arcana, and nature checks
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> 1d20+12
[16:06] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+12: 17 [1d20=5]
[16:06] <@gamemaster> however many you have
[16:06] <@gamemaster> it's a huge binding ritual
[16:06] <@gamemaster> more on a better check...
[16:06] <@gamemaster> oros?
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> and
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> I can do all of those
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> untrained
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> but I wont
[16:06] <@gamemaster> roll, then
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> cos no ranks
01[16:06] <Adrasteia> in them
[16:07] <@gamemaster> oh
[16:07] <Oros> 1d20+12 Religion; 1d20+13 Spellcraft; 1d20+17 Arcana; 1d20+6 Nature
[16:07] <Alea> Oros, Religion: 21 [1d20=9]; Spellcraft: 16 [1d20=3]; Arcana: 22 [1d20=5]; Nature: 23 [1d20=17]
01[16:07] <Adrasteia> I'm rly going to get a Wish boost to INT
04[16:07] <@gamemaster> how late can you stay, ginga?
[16:07] <@gamemaster> oros: religion reveals that it can hold a god
01[16:07] <Adrasteia> prolly another hour
01[16:07] <Adrasteia> at least
01[16:08] <Adrasteia> I'll have to have dinner tho
[16:08] <@gamemaster> arcana, that it's a REALLY powerful ritual with tons of safeguards so you can cross the lines and even spill blood on them without freeing fate
01[16:08] <Adrasteia> maybe an hour after that
01[16:08] <Adrasteia> then back to full activity
[16:08] <@gamemaster> and nature reveals that even druids and shamans, who the empire angered, have played a part in this
[16:09] <@gamemaster> religion also reveals that p. much every non-evil god, and a large number of the evil ones, are powering this
[16:09] <@gamemaster> but: it needs blood to function
01[16:09] <Adrasteia> Whoose blood
[16:09] <Oros> "Where does all this blood even come from?"
[16:09] <@gamemaster> the emperor goes to a pipe and opens it; the vampires cut him
[16:09] <@gamemaster> anyone's
01[16:09] <Adrasteia> I'll use some of my blood
[16:09] <@gamemaster> "Convict's blood, and blood willingly sacrificed
01[16:09] <Adrasteia> WWCD
[16:10] <@gamemaster> right, take 1d6 each time you do it
[16:10] <@gamemaster> and DC 15 fort or one con damage
[16:10] <@gamemaster> +1 to fort save for each previous roll
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[16:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 5 [1d6=5]
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> 1d6
[16:10] <@gamemaster> you can also spend MP into your blood
[16:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d6: 4 [1d6=4]
[16:10] <@gamemaster> fort saves?
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> 1d20+14
[16:10] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+14: 23 [1d20=9]
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> I auto pass it
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> from now on
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> and just keep taking damage
01[16:10] <Adrasteia> and healing myself
[16:10] <Oros> 1d6; 1d20+10
[16:10] <Alea> Oros, 1d6: 2 [1d6=2]; 1d20+10: 19 [1d20=9]
[16:11] <@gamemaster> emperor bleeds 19, then takes 1 con damage
[16:11] <@gamemaster> he also infuses with 2x MP
[16:11] <Oros> "Do you have any more permanent ideas than this?"
01[16:11] <Adrasteia> TIME STOP
[16:11] <@gamemaster> actually...
[16:11] <@gamemaster> just say you bleed into it a lot
01[16:11] <Adrasteia> ok
[16:11] <@gamemaster> and say how much HP and con you sacrifice
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> I'll save my mp for now
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> unless like
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> there is no more combat
[16:12] <Oros> 30 and 1 Con?
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> I can prolly sacrifice a lot of health
01[16:12] <Adrasteia> cos I have heal spells
01[16:13] <Adrasteia> so lets say 30 bleed
01[16:13] <Adrasteia> but I can heal it off
[16:13] <@gamemaster> emperor sacs 7 con and 30 hp
[16:13] <@gamemaster> plus some False Lifes
01[16:13] <Adrasteia> ok another 30
01[16:13] <Adrasteia> and another 30
01[16:13] <Adrasteia> then I'm prolly tapped out
[16:13] <@gamemaster> and two MP
01[16:14] <Adrasteia> how does this guy
01[16:14] <Adrasteia> not have Time Stop
01[16:14] <Adrasteia> I take back what I said about him being god
[16:14] <@gamemaster> a 6th level spell, 3 fourths, 2 seconds, and 4 firsts...
[16:14] <@gamemaster> he's only level 14
01[16:14] <Adrasteia> ooo
01[16:14] <Adrasteia> ok that makes sense
[16:14] <@gamemaster> the duke sacrifices 130 hp
[16:15] <@gamemaster> Duke: "I hope you know what you're doing."
[16:15] <@gamemaster> the vampires sacrifice 6 cha and 10 hp per round.
[16:15] <@gamemaster> 6 cha is only once
01[16:15] <Adrasteia> dont they have fast healing
[16:15] <@gamemaster> each
[16:15] <@gamemaster> fast healing 10, yes
[16:15] <@gamemaster> (this is damage, not drain or ability loss)
01[16:15] <Adrasteia> hmm
01[16:16] <Adrasteia> if you are immune to bleed
01[16:16] <Adrasteia> do you take no damage
[16:16] <@gamemaster> it's not bleed damage, just flavored as bleeding
[16:16] <@gamemaster> there are special vampire-bleeding receptacles
01[16:16] <Adrasteia> ic
[16:16] <@gamemaster> that make about no sense, unless you see them using it
[16:16] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "The ritual is.. stabilized..."
[16:16] <@gamemaster> "For now."
01[16:17] <Adrasteia> START HEALING
01[16:17] <Adrasteia> ASAP
[16:17] <@gamemaster> then the duke puts his rapier to the emperor's chest
[16:17] <@gamemaster> "What is going on. And why have there been so many abuses?"
01[16:17] <Adrasteia> 3#4d8+8
[16:17] <Alea> Adrasteia, 3#4d8+8: 27 [4d8=2,7,6,4], 32 [4d8=3,6,8,7], 26 [4d8=8,1,7,2]
[16:18] <@gamemaster> "I heard that part about convicts... this is NOT within the bounds of ANY authority."
01[16:18] <Adrasteia> that is on me btw
01[16:18] <Adrasteia> otherwise I couldn't have sacrificed that amount I did
[16:18] <@gamemaster> "I went along with it for now, because it seemed important. But WHAT is going on?"
01[16:18] <Adrasteia> I'm fully health
[16:19] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "Have you lost your mind, coz? ... this is a ritual to bind that monster there, who is far more powerful than anything you care to name, and who wishes to destroy the world."
[16:19] <@gamemaster> "I will do everything I must to bind him!"
[16:19] <Oros> "The trespasses against the judicial system aside, the Emperor has a point."
[16:19] <@gamemaster> Duke: "By allying yourself with Asmodeus? With vampires? I saw that you've looked into vampirizing yourself."
[16:20] <@gamemaster> Duke: "I swore an oath to never let there be any further abuses... to stop the decadence and corruption."
01[16:20] <Adrasteia> Full health, but only 3 MP left
[16:20] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "Fine line from you. How many dozens did you murder in your twenties?"
[16:20] <Oros> "You dare ally the binding of the destruction of the universe with common corruption, Duke?"
[16:20] <@gamemaster> Duke: "... too many. That's why I swore... never again!"
01[16:21] <Adrasteia> "Are you going to take another?", Adrasteia asks softly
[16:21] <@gamemaster> Emperor uses the Scepter of the Mage-King on the Duke "Stand Down!"
[16:21] <@gamemaster> 1d20+not a nat 1 will
[16:21] <Alea> GameMaster, a nat 1 will: 3 [1d20=3]
[16:21] <@gamemaster> bonus is enough to beat it...
[16:21] <@gamemaster> the Duke scratches the Emperor, 1 damage... staggered
[16:21] <@gamemaster> "Do not try that again..."
[16:22] <@gamemaster> he doesn't seem to have noticed you
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> can I shoot him in the back
[16:22] <@gamemaster> you can try
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> I'll go invis
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> as a standard
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> move
01[16:22] <Adrasteia> and drag the emperor away
[16:22] <@gamemaster> The Duke says, "Stop"
[16:22] <@gamemaster> when he sees the emperor moving away
[16:23] <@gamemaster> softly
01[16:23] <Adrasteia> its ok
01[16:23] <Adrasteia> Emperor is prolly no more than 30 feet away
01[16:23] <Adrasteia> Oros can do what he likes
[16:23] <@gamemaster> duke is an archer, though
01[16:24] <Adrasteia> o
01[16:24] <Adrasteia> ok scratch that
[16:24] <Oros> I am watching with my hand on my sword an ready to interpose myself should the Duke threaten the Emperor
01[16:25] <Adrasteia> AG
01[16:25] <Adrasteia> I cast
01[16:25] <Adrasteia> LITANTY OF ELOQUENCE
01[16:25] <Adrasteia> no save
01[16:25] <Adrasteia> and its a swift action
[16:25] <@gamemaster> Duke: "You tolerated the rampant corruption and den of spies in Acervum... the corruption elsewhere... you've tolerated your nobles murdering each other over petty grievances... starting with my transgressions decades ago."
[16:25] <@gamemaster> what's it do?
[16:26] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "I..."
[16:26] <@gamemaster> (sense motives?)
[16:26] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "Did... what I had to. If that meant being lax about some things... I had to..."
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> basically
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> he is now facinated
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> how cool is that
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> no aggressive actions
01[16:26] <Adrasteia> and anyone not called me
01[16:27] <Adrasteia> can move and escape or whatever
01[16:27] <Adrasteia> also SM
01[16:27] <Adrasteia> 1d20+26
[16:27] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+26: 41 [1d20=15]
[16:27] <@gamemaster> you realize
[16:27] <@gamemaster> that BOTH of them are under an extra-subtle enchantment
01[16:27] <Adrasteia> oof
[16:28] <@gamemaster> though the Duke seems to be significantly less so
01[16:28] <Adrasteia> well, while Duke is facinated
01[16:28] <Adrasteia> we can talk
01[16:29] <Adrasteia> "Guys, why dont we continue this conversation somewhere else from Fate, there is an enchantment that is messing with your minds"
01[16:29] <Adrasteia> "Neither of you are yourself"
[16:29] <@gamemaster> sense motive
01[16:29] <Adrasteia> 1d20+26
[16:29] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+26: 40 [1d20=14]
[16:29] <@gamemaster> Emperor: "Treacherous lies! Do not believe whoever told you that!"
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> hey GM
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> is this chanper
[16:30] <@gamemaster> Duke: "... Fine. The battle seems about over. Let's go. YOU (at emperor) are under arrest under the Incapacitation Clause."
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> available to be
[16:30] <@gamemaster> the Duke seems to break free of it
[16:30] <@gamemaster> emperor is still under it
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> tpd into it
[16:30] <@gamemaster> tpd?
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> teleported
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> ie if it looks like things are going to turn to shit
01[16:30] <Adrasteia> I can contact Mort immediatly
[16:31] <@gamemaster> there's a huge mess of spells there
01[16:31] <Adrasteia> I still have his crystal ball and can smash it to send him a message
[16:31] <@gamemaster> probably no teleportatin, though
[16:31] <@gamemaster> *teleportation
01[16:31] <Adrasteia> ic
[16:31] <@gamemaster> Fate: "Pity that took so long... My servants gave me enough power to do... THIS!"
01[16:31] <Adrasteia> FUCK YOU FATE
[16:32] <@gamemaster> "Took me a little while to gather this power..."
[16:32] <@gamemaster> and the castle blows up
[16:32] <@gamemaster> for a few moments, you are NOT
01[16:32] <Adrasteia> NOT standing for
03[16:33] * the_angry_scientist (~the_angry@958865D4.702EC04C.A133F981.IP) has joined #Emperor
03[16:33] * GeneralSpoon (~IceChat9@4A7B1DA1:DAB05C90:ECCF4770:IP) has joined #Emperor
[16:33] <the_angry_scientist> how brief are we talking
[16:33] <the_angry_scientist> i'm kinda in the middle of a civ game
[16:33] <@gamemaster> like, 5 minutes
[16:33] <@gamemaster> tops
01[16:33] <Adrasteia> [16:31] <@gamemaster> Fate: "Pity that took so long... My servants gave me enough power to do... THIS!"
01[16:33] <Adrasteia> [16:31] <Adrasteia> FUCK YOU FATE
[16:33] <@gamemaster> the castle blows up
[16:33] <the_angry_scientist> and you guys have been making me alt tab every 5 mins
01[16:33] <Adrasteia> 16:32] <@gamemaster> "Took me a little while to gather this power..."
01[16:33] <Adrasteia> [16:32] <@gamemaster> and the castle blows up
01[16:33] <Adrasteia> context
[16:33] <@gamemaster> as it does, though, you feel your mythic power increasing
[16:33] <@gamemaster> "Take this, power, it is yours!"
[16:33] <@gamemaster> it feels like it wants to act against the explosion
01[16:34] <Adrasteia> this power is coming from?
01[16:34] <Adrasteia> Hope?
[16:34] <@gamemaster> tas is the one gaining power
01[16:34] <Adrasteia> ah
[16:34] <the_angry_scientist> i honestly forgot hope existed
[16:34] <@gamemaster> tas, use it or not?
[16:34] <@gamemaster> and it's not his voice
[16:34] <the_angry_scientist> he has done exactly nothing since we met him
[16:34] <the_angry_scientist> sure
[16:34] <@gamemaster> your own voice
[16:34] <@gamemaster> you feel a miracle emerging
[16:34] <@gamemaster> and the castle destruction reverses itself
[16:35] <@gamemaster> divine source get
01[16:35] <Adrasteia> #get rekt
[16:35] <@gamemaster> and some people start staring, and drop and bow at you
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> when ddi the castle explode
06[16:35] * the_angry_scientist is minor deity now
[16:35] <@gamemaster> *bow to you
[16:35] <@gamemaster> seconds ago, GS
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> I seem to forget that part happening
[16:35] <@gamemaster> after it started rattling
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> when we were
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> okay
[16:35] <@gamemaster> anyway, the two of you are done there
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> so this is a flashback
[16:35] <@gamemaster> *here
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> got it
[16:35] <GeneralSpoon> bye
03[16:35] * GeneralSpoon (~IceChat9@4A7B1DA1:DAB05C90:ECCF4770:IP) has left #Emperor
[16:35] <@gamemaster> tas, you can go, too
[16:35] <the_angry_scientist> k
03[16:35] * the_angry_scientist (~the_angry@958865D4.702EC04C.A133F981.IP) has left #Emperor
[16:36] <@gamemaster> the reversed explosion revives both of you, Adrasteia and Oros
[16:36] <@gamemaster> and emperor and duke
[16:36] <Oros> "Well uh..."
01[16:36] <Adrasteia> "Nice try Fate"
[16:36] <@gamemaster> He appears drained
01[16:37] <Adrasteia> "You need better servents I think"
[16:37] <@gamemaster> emperor is in no position to resist being locked up
01[16:37] <Adrasteia> I'm like
01[16:37] <Adrasteia> CN
01[16:37] <Adrasteia> so I dont much care about laws
[16:37] <@gamemaster> Duke: "I will do everything I can to break the enchantment on you. I felt it breaking on me..."
01[16:37] <Adrasteia> tho im prolly more CG now
[16:38] <@gamemaster> no resisting?
01[16:38] <Adrasteia> hes not arresting me?
[16:38] <@gamemaster> no
[16:38] <@gamemaster> just the Emperor
01[16:38] <Adrasteia> hmm
[16:38] <@gamemaster> incapacitated and excesses
[16:38] <@gamemaster> *violations of justice system
01[16:38] <Adrasteia> "I think its best for everyone to take a break"
[16:38] <Oros> "Duke, do you know what the enchantment was?"
01[16:38] <Adrasteia> "Loric will want to discuss this,and enchantments need lifting"
[16:38] <@gamemaster> "Yes, and he'll have his break in there... I'll send extra enchantments."
[16:38] <@gamemaster> -enchantments
[16:38] <@gamemaster> +comformts
[16:39] <@gamemaster> "Just a containment."
[16:39] <@gamemaster> Duke leads you to the throne room, "Adrasteia, would you examine the throne?"
01[16:39] <Adrasteia> "whatever his flaws, you cannot deny he did the correct thing in binding fate for as long as he did"
[16:39] <@gamemaster> "You, too, Oros."
01[16:39] <Adrasteia> sure
01[16:39] <Adrasteia> ""*
06[16:39] * Oros looks at the throne?
[16:39] <@gamemaster> (with magic)
[16:39] <@gamemaster> (he uses detect magic on it)
01[16:39] <Adrasteia> I dont have detect magic
[16:39] <@gamemaster> "... I supose I'm Regent, now, now.
[16:40] <@gamemaster> -now
06[16:40] * Oros detects magic
[16:40] <@gamemaster> you could detect alignment
01[16:40] <Adrasteia> ok
01[16:40] <Adrasteia> I'll also do a SM on his last statement
01[16:40] <Adrasteia> 1d20+26
[16:40] <Alea> Adrasteia, 1d20+26: 34 [1d20=8]
[16:40] <@gamemaster> he thinks something's up
01[16:40] <Adrasteia> how does he feel about being "Regent"
[16:40] <@gamemaster> but is earnest
[16:40] <@gamemaster> oh
[16:40] <@gamemaster> he doesn't like it
01[16:40] <Adrasteia> o ok
[16:40] <@gamemaster> but seems to be resigned
01[16:41] <Adrasteia> "You know, I'm sure Loric wouldn't mind assisting you"
[16:41] <@gamemaster> when you detect law and good, the Duke and Oros ping your radar
[16:41] <@gamemaster> (I think Oros does)
[16:41] <@gamemaster> (he's LG, right?)
[16:41] <Oros> yes
[16:41] <@gamemaster> Chaos, nothing but residual from the battle
01[16:41] <Adrasteia> evil?
[16:41] <@gamemaster> Evil... fries you
01[16:41] <Adrasteia> ouch
[16:41] <@gamemaster> the throne is OVERWHELMINGLY evil
[16:41] <@gamemaster> but doesn't detect as magic
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> "That throne...its evil"
06[16:42] * Adrasteia staggers
[16:42] <Oros> "...The throne?"
01[16:42] <Adrasteia> "ouch my head"
[16:42] <@gamemaster> you also detect that there was a magic circle around it
[16:42] <Oros> "How is a throne evil?"
[16:42] <@gamemaster> that blocked that detection
[16:42] <@gamemaster> until it was damaged
[16:42] <@gamemaster> Duke: "... oh, no."
[16:42] <@gamemaster> "I had thought the Throne of Corruption a myth... or destroyed."
[16:42] <@gamemaster> "To find it here..."
[16:43] <@gamemaster> "It will be decades before the my cousin is himself again..."
[16:43] <@gamemaster> -the
[16:43] <Oros> "Throne of Corruption?"
01[16:43] <Adrasteia> "What is it?"
[16:43] <@gamemaster> "I can arrange for counter-enchantments to let him go free, but..."
[16:43] <@gamemaster> "It's a powerful vampiric artifact."
[16:43] <@gamemaster> "Used by ... well, vampires... to corrupt any ruler who sits in it."
01[16:43] <Adrasteia> "Can we track as to how it arrived here, and when?"
01[16:43] <Adrasteia> FUCKING MORT
[16:44] <@gamemaster> "I only touched it, in the battle, so..."
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> o wait I know who did it
[16:44] <@gamemaster> VAMPIRES, not liches
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> that vampire we were hunting
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> the one that blocked out the sun
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> do I know that by now
01[16:44] <Adrasteia> or is that after this
[16:44] <@gamemaster> "... I'll see to the vampire problems; the more veteran guards can deal with most of them themselves."
[16:45] <@gamemaster> you don't know that yet
[16:45] <Oros> "But the vampires, are they not the ones keeping Fate bound?"
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> ok
01[16:45] <Adrasteia> "Maybe its a different faction?", Adrasteia queries
[16:45] <@gamemaster> "They were twisting our nation against itself. I'll see that the ones innocent of this are spared, but the rest will be hunted down."
[16:46] <Oros> "I... see?"
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> "Understood"
[16:46] <@gamemaster> Then Loric finds you
01[16:46] <Adrasteia> I'd prolly touch base with Mort regardless
[16:46] <@gamemaster> dun-dun-dun
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> hes the only undead that I know
[16:47] <@gamemaster> right
[16:47] <@gamemaster> we're done here
[16:47] <@gamemaster> can one of you paste the log?
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> ok
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> did we like
03[16:47] * Alea was kicked by GameMaster (GameMaster)
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> level/tier up
[16:47] <@gamemaster> yes
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> or something
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> ok what are we now
[16:47] <@gamemaster> 9/3
01[16:47] <Adrasteia> nice
[16:47] <@gamemaster> and double level 10 WBL
[16:47] <@gamemaster> from the loot of the battle
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> that means
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> necklace upgrade
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> agin
[16:48] <@gamemaster> I think we already did the RP on that
[16:48] <@gamemaster> didn't we?
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> we had
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> necklace 1
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> which was it being legendary
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> then we did necklace 2
01[16:48] <Adrasteia> which was legendary tier 2
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> but there is a feat iirc
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> thats a custom one
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> that you gave for FBW
[16:49] <@gamemaster> mythic atunement?
[16:49] <@gamemaster> right
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> thats the one
[16:49] <@gamemaster> artifact atunement and mythic artifact atunement
[16:49] <@gamemaster> okay...
01[16:49] <Adrasteia> yep
[16:49] <@gamemaster> I'll write it up, then...
[16:50] <@gamemaster> gonna be +4 sacred one stat, +2 sacred another stat
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> AG
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> I can take
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> both
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> this level
[16:50] <@gamemaster> mythic atunement, raises it to +4 to three
[16:50] <@gamemaster> yes, you can
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> Artifact atunement and mythic artifact atunement
[16:50] <@gamemaster> but you'll have to go through a LONG test for it
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> thats ok
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> I'm not expecting it now
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> or anything
01[16:50] <Adrasteia> just updating
02[16:52] * Oros (Mibbit@9CD3AC6D.D5223B93.E59389.IP) Quit (Quit: www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client)
01[16:54] <Adrasteia> log saved

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