DM Kathy Sunday January 15th, 2017 9:54:56 PM
[Everybody take 3900 XP for that scene.]
The battle over, you begin the mopping-up process. Most of your foes are gone for good, but you are able to save the caster and one of the lieutenants. What you should do with them is another question, although Lornak's question about sending a message to the Sahuagin might be your answer.
Meanwhile, you efficiently strip the gear from your fallen foes. There are, of course, other adventurers here who want their share of the treasure. There is some back-and-forth, and when the negotiations are done, here's what you end up with:
mwk trident (2), mwk underwater heavy crossbow (4), feather token (anchor), dagger (5), mwk harpoon (2), cloak of resistance +1 (2), +1 studded leather, gold unholy symbol, leather armor (2), +1 trident, +1 breastplate, mwk studded leather, mwk spiked heavy steel shield, belt of giant strength +2, gold and pearl toque
And just to be perfectly clear, the above is what you PCs take away. The B team has their loot already; there's no need to share further. :)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Monday January 16th, 2017 4:21:24 PM
Hmerrin looks over at Asteria. "Dice for the belt?" he asks. "Or anyone else also want it?"
In response to Lornak, he says. "Probably best for all if Ethani gives them the 'go away and never come back' speech, and then maybe we get really lucky and they don't and the Houses don't find out what we been up to, and we can go back to being your average friendly folks at the CMTC."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday January 16th, 2017 7:18:49 PM
Dušan nods in agreement with Hmerrin, the whole time ogling the masterwork underwater heavy crossbows, "That seems to make sense to me... is anyone going to take this?" he asks with an exaggerated reach towards the crossbow, "I mean I know my record using one of these isn't great, but a better tool might help with that."
Var (Tom I) Monday January 16th, 2017 8:32:14 PM
"Naw, that's all yours." Var says to Dusan. "So...uh, what now?"
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Monday January 16th, 2017 8:35:45 PM
After a bit of a rest, Ilphas gets back to healing up the rest of his party.
Teorin snores loudly on the ground, while the Grimshield twins stand around looking bored.
Having recovered some lost health, Adrifa watches over the group as they pick through the spoils.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Monday January 16th, 2017 8:56:55 PM
Toston notices that the spell he tried to dismiss didn't quite go away the way he expected. The cold invisible necromantic energies coalesced into visible fiery energies which quickly spread over the gnome's body leaving his clothing untouched. In the wake of the flames, if one were to look closely at Toston's skin one would notice a faint gold hue to it when the light hits it just the right way. Furthermore if one were to look close enough at it one would also see a fine scale pattern.
"It would appear I have unlocked new depths of the power of my draconic heritage. I even managed to stay standing this time." Toston says to no one in particular, "neat."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday January 16th, 2017 9:24:22 PM
Asteria lets her rage fall, and drops to one knee. Looking around at the work they did on those fish people, she sighs in relief before turning to look at Hmerrin. "Yeah, I mean, belts are cool. But, I did get that cool ring last time. You can get the belt this time."
Looking over the rest of the loot, Asteria decides she has no interest in it. "I don't care who gets what with the rest of the stuff. Unless it's shiny and no one wants it. I could probably find some use in it."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 16th, 2017 9:27:25 PM
Ethani stands, glaring at the dead Sahuagin, quite uncharacteristically. After the bodies are looted, Ethani gives then a final kick in disgust. When she dies speak, it is in a strangely malicious, and unEthani tone. "Burn the bodies! This scum does not deserve to rest in the eternal peace of the waters."
Ethani turns to the captives and burns with rage for several minutes, obviously at war within herself. When she does speak, it is dripping with years of pent up anger. "If I did not know that Alemi would disapprove, I would say burn them too. They will not change. They will ALWAYS be the murdering scum you see now. But I'd you wish to let them keep their wretched lives, then I will be more than glad to let them know how lucky they are to keep their sorry lives." Stomping off, Ethani seeks to distance herself from the foul enemy of her younger years.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday January 16th, 2017 10:24:36 PM
Lornak sees the fire in her eyes and hears it in her voice when Ethani responds. He gently grabs her shoulders and says; "The fight is over, love. The day is won. We will take it from here." Lornak angrily turns towards the group, his eyes pleading. He doesn't quite know what to do with the prisoners. Thoughts of burning them at the stake surface in his mind. "That is not the CMNT way." He thinks to himself.
"I suggest we follow her summation. Gather the dead, we build a pyre." He looks at the prisoners. "Make them watch..."
"...then we can decide whether or not to add fuel to the fire."
DM Kathy Monday January 16th, 2017 10:44:33 PM
You begin the process of divvying up the loot. The other team has loot of their own, of course, though their divvying is somewhat hampered by the fact that one of them is still asleep.
Luckily, Asteria is made of sterner stuff.
You discuss what is to be done with the prisoners, relying on Ethani's usual sense of compassion. However, compassion seems to be in short supply when she's asked to deal with the Sahuagin.
Meanwhile, Toston is looking a little....dragon-y.
You can easily make a pyre of the dead, but actually getting it to burn takes some effort. They Sahuagin are, after all, fresh from the water; the area is low and swampy, and while Gabriel has plenty of lightning to send at the pyre, fire harder to come by. You set it alight at last, however, and a column of black smoke begins reaching into the sky.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+7=12 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:00:12 AM
"Hey, is Toston turning into one of those Sahuagin? Is that scales I see? Our little friend is going through some awesome changes." "I'm feeling a bit of change come one myself. Should head over for some WLA training soon. I don't think I've done that properly yet," he adds.
(Perception: 12)
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 5:29:03 PM
Lornak watches the column of black billow up into the sky above his head. It is a foul sight that matches his mood. Curse these fanatics. What ways do they possess to get Ethani worked up counter to her nature? He wants to make an example of them by throwing the live ones into the pyre and watching them burn, but what good would that do? No word of what happened here would reach the Sahuagin.
Lornak brandishes his rapier and rushes over to the captured caster. He points the weapon at her throat and gestures for her to stand. He keeps his distance but leads her over towards the pyre at swordpoint. With hatred in his eyes and through gritted teeth he says to her; "Dirt City is no longer part of your war." He then raises his weapon high and slashes down hard on her bonds, freeing them. "Leave now and never return."
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+3=23 ; Tuesday January 17th, 2017 6:47:00 PM
Hmerrin blinks at Ethani's venom. "Well, that oughtta do it," he deadpans, while trying to gauge the fishpeople's reaction
Perception 23. Waste of a nat 20, right there
The young man's gaze rises to the smoking pyre. "Naw, ain't nobody gonna notice that. Big, black smoke coming outta a marsh...maybe we should get ourselves along now?"
--- OOC - Everyone please see treasure email, and make a claim if you want something.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:28 Touch 18; FF 24 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 7:08:53 PM
Toston says to Wil, "My newfound power is driven by the element of fire, not water. I am descended from gold dragons not fish people. Also I just gained some built in armor, which should come in handy considering how easy it was for some of those Sahuagin to hit me."
He then turns to Dušan and says, "Speaking of armor, I think I'm going to start casting mage armor on you, Dušan if we expect trouble, moving forward. Forgive me for not extending this boon sooner to a fellow caster."
Toston then approaches the surviving Sahuagin and says to them, "Do not involve our city further in your war. If you do, you will regret it."
Dušan (Erik) [HP:36/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Tuesday January 17th, 2017 8:19:02 PM
Flickering flames reflect on Dušan's eyes is he looses himself in the crimson glow for a moment until Toston pulls him back to the moment. "Thank you. I could probably use a little protection. I didn't realize the effects lasted so long." And turns to Hmerrin, "I agree. This place will be muvh too popular soon."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:13:55 PM
Asteria blinks at her sis's foul mood. Ethani was always kind, or at least calm. For a moment, she considers following the sea elf. Then, she embraces the warmth of the fire. Sure, it's gross to think about the bodies burning in there, but if she closed her eyes, it reminded the barbarian of a bonfire, like the ones her tribe used to make to cook for a feast. It was relaxing, in a way. "We should cook some nice roast when we get home. I'm starving!"
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 9:29:12 PM
Ethani relaxes a bit when Lornak pulls her aside, but the anger at years of atrocities at the hands of the Sahuagin is not a fire to be easily extinguished. Relishing in the destruction of the corpses, yet more than a little wary of the flames, Ethani turns to the captives, addressing them in Aquan.
"My friend is kind. But I can assure you, I am not. If you ever return to this town, or I suspect that you have been involved with hostilities with the merfolk, I will hunt you down. You will beg for a quick death, but it will not come." Tempted to go further, Ethani leaves things are they are. As it is, she has already placed herself and Ashira in more of a precarious situation than she should have.
Turning to Lornak, Ethani leans on his shoulder. "The others are right. We should go."
Ethani shakes her head at Asteria. "Go ahead. I'm not feeling too hungry tonight."
CMTC B-Team (Tom I.) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 10:40:20 PM
"we are only allowing you leave alive so that you can take this message back to your masters. This mercy will not be given a second time.". Adrifa says to the Sahaugin.
She pulls Toston aside and says "Your group should head back to the City, I'll take my group and circle around to make sure they leave. We'll meet you back at Crescent Moon."
Var (Tom I.) Tuesday January 17th, 2017 10:46:12 PM
Quietly, Var says to Lornak "Your girlfriend is scary when she's mad."
DM Kathy Tuesday January 17th, 2017 11:08:55 PM Toston explains his new-found powers and extends an offer of help to Dušan for future combats.
You release the prisoners, with Lornak, Toston, and Ethani offering suitable threats. The officer looks as if he would like to reply, but thinks better of it. He takes the caster by the arm, and they wade into the sea.
Hmerrin worries about the smoke, and Asteria wants her dinner, so you make your way back into Dirt Ciy.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Wednesday January 18th, 2017 7:34:29 AM
"Right then, Adrifa's team is going to make sure the Sahuagin go back to where they belong. Let's rendezvous at HQ for debriefing with Boggs and Ron." Toston suggests
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 12:00:24 PM
"Oi, the smell of burning flesh is far worse then the smell I've developed being an Eye of Gargul. I'm anxious to leave plus the consequences of retaliation. Threats will only go so far. I say we leave before they decide to test our threats." He then pats Toston on the shoulder feeling his new scales. "Was ribbing you a bit about the scales fish man.." He then smiles and puts his hood back over his tight, knitted hair.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+9=25 ; Wednesday January 18th, 2017 5:31:15 PM
Lornak is surprised when Ethani leans into him. He isn't ready for it, yet he is grateful for it. He didn't think after his rebuke of her advances he would see familiarity on the battlefield. After all the turmoil with the Sahuagin he feels that she deserves some respite. He gently acquiesces to her presence.
Lornak dumbfoundedly starts to answer Var's comment and quickly changes his denial; "Yeah, I better watch myself." He admits.
Lornak thanks Adrifa's team, pulls his own hood down to shield his eyes and falls in step with his own and heads back into Dirt City. (Stealth d20=25)
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Wednesday January 18th, 2017 6:45:47 PM
Hmerrin cleans off his axes, stows them, and clanks off along with his comrades.
Var (Tom I.) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 8:41:41 PM
On their way out of the swamp, Var speaks up. "Y'know, in a lota ways, I got a lot to teach you cityfolk about th' outside world. 'An I think you're all smart enough to learn a thing'r'two."
(Var has accepted the group as his hunting pack)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Wednesday January 18th, 2017 8:53:58 PM
Grabbing of the best of the tridents (+1 trident), Ethani wipes it clean and stores it next to her spear on her back.
Sticking close to Lornak, Ethani occupys herself in prayer all the way back to HQ.
Alemi, Father, bringer of healing, please forgive me. I know I should not hate them. I know that you teach that to hold a grudge is like tying a millstone around your own neck. I know that I should be an ambassador of the healing you bring. Please heal my soul. Please take away my hatred and pain. Please help me to let go of the wounds that have cut so deep.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Wednesday January 18th, 2017 10:03:18 PM
Dušan look forward to getting away from the conflict. He casts Detect Magic keeping an eye out for any magical threats. To Var he says, "I'll give it a shot, but I'm glad we have you with us."
DM Kathy Thursday January 19th, 2017 12:25:41 AM
You keep a wary eye out, but you manage to return to Dirt City without incident. It is late afternoon by the time you near the CMTC offices again, but Dirt City is still a hive of uneasy activity.
The other CMTC team joins you and reports no further Sahuagin sightings.
Boggs reports that there have been a few more skirmishes among low-level operatives of various Houses. "Everyone's on edge," he says. "Everyone is spoiling for a fight, and everyone thinks somebody else is to blame."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday January 19th, 2017 10:12:26 AM
"The Sahuagin have certainly caused a stir. It's been a really long day. We should start a bar fight. Anyone want to drink too much?" He said with a bit of a smirk. "Kidding, I never drink too much. So what's next on our list of things to do?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday January 19th, 2017 5:11:05 PM
Lornak gives a respectful nod to the other CMTC group as they join pow wow with Boggs. He is relieved to hear their report about the Sahuagin. He hopes never to see their like again. He knows that the wheels of rage are already turning throughout the city(and through the party) but asks with a heavy heart if anything can be done about it; "Can we spread word of the Sahuagin funeral pyre? Would it even have any effect to bring tensions down?"
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Thursday January 19th, 2017 6:45:04 PM
In response to Var, Hmerrin ducks his head in feigned modesty. "Aw, g'wan with you," he replies.
Meanwhile, back at HQ, the young man shakes his head at Lornak. "I dunno. We say we burned 'em. They ask why. We say cause they were the ones buying weapons. They ask how we know that. We say cause we got a couple Dunkles stashed out back. And then things go south."
A gleam comes into the lad's eye. "Wil, I got our name,"
"Scorpion Dunkles"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday January 19th, 2017 7:33:15 PM
"Define too much..." he suggests to will with a wink, "I don't suppose there's any chance this will blow over as the houses make examples of each other. I offer my scrying services if anyone thinks it will help."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Thursday January 19th, 2017 7:36:00 PM
Toston says, "We should be the Jolly Dunkels instead."
"In all seriousness, though I don't know how we can get everyone in the city to calm down. Maybe we could pay some casters to go around sporadically casting calm emotions? That could be an expensive proposition.unfortunately. There has to be some way to ease the tensions." the gnome says
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday January 19th, 2017 9:27:31 PM
Ethani signs. Yes, tension, that was definitely a plenty right now. She hold her thoughts for the moment because she does not know what to say.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday January 19th, 2017 10:46:36 PM
Var harrumphs. "After all we did to save the city, now they gonna tear themselves apart?" Var folds his arms and pouts.
But that only seems to last a for a moment. "Bar fight!" He says suddenly "What if we went out there an' busted some heads ourselves? Cause a little trouble for the troublemakers, eh?"
DM Kathy Friday January 20th, 2017 12:08:27 AM
After putting forth such an effort to defend the city, it is somewhat disappointing to learn that the citizens are still wary and distrustful of one another. But then, if they weren't, this wouldn't be Dirt City.
You talk about possible solutions, including sorcery and bar fights, but there's not much you can do at this point.
"One final thing," Boggs says. "It seems that this war, between the Merfolk and the Sahuagin, has already been going on for some time. Perhaps years. And each side has a very large army. This is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon, though with luck, we can minimize the effect on Dirt City."
And on that cheerful note, he sends you off to find your supper, your night's rest, and as much alcohol as you think prudent.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=22 ; Friday January 20th, 2017 2:47:29 PM
Lornak nods his respect to Boggs and takes his leave. He kind of figures there wouldn't be anything the group could do to keep the citizens of Dirt City from being at each others throats. He doesn't concern himself with it anymore. As he hits the streets he gets back to his cautious mode and keeps his eyes peeled for trouble(Persp d20=22). It has been a long day and he really just does not want part of any more conflict.
He would remiss if he did not notice how close Ethani walks beside him. He observed all too well her introverted prayer she mouthed to herself on the way back from the coast. His already intense feelings toward her are exemplified as his empathy for her trauma threatens to overwhelm his restraint. He yearns to comfort her, yet he himself has set a boundary, of which he is currently kicking himself suggesting.
As the group walks the streets he addresses Var's comment made about training; "I've had my fair share of time in the wilderness. One thing its taught me is that there is always something more to learn. I commend your effort to spread your knowledge and graciously welcome it." He says. "If you permit me, I would be happy to assist you in training the others."
When the group gets to the inn he orders an ale and two bowls of hot vegetable stew. He sits down across from her and slides a bowl across the table to her, a kind of peace offering. The last time he found himself sitting across from her at an inn, the conversation got very personal and did not come to any resolution. He does not want to burden her with anything like that tonight.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Sunday January 22nd, 2017 1:29:10 PM
Hmerrin plows through a couple bowls of stew and half a loaf of bread. He has some ale, but keeps it on the moderate side. "People have a nasty habit of trying to kill us," he points out.
Mostly he muses on what he's gotten himself into. It sure ain't the life of fame and fortune he thought it was.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 1:52:34 PM
Wil eats his fill in stew and ale. A little too much ale and he stumbles around a bit. He begins singing and dancing but the words are jibberish. The strangest thing is the shadows seem to dance with him.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 d20+2=17 ; Sunday January 22nd, 2017 6:19:10 PM
Toston orders a steak cooked medium rare, a baked potato, grilled veggies, a chunk of bread and a strong stout. He thinks his newly rekindled connection with his draconic heritage is the reason for his appetite.
After he finishes the meal he gives the staff a generous tip and orders a round of ale for the house on him. (OOC: oh kindly DM let me know how much to deduct for this)
He addresses the room and says, "Dirt City is my adopted home, I know tensions are high but at the end of the day we are all denizens of Dirt City. So please in this trying time think of your neighbors, be kind to one another and if you appreciate your drink, pay it forward. Outside forces are trying to tear us apart. We need to stick together."
(Charisma check: 17 OOC: I've not trained any relevant skills)
Var (Tom I.) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:34:26 PM
After dinner with the crew, Var tries to sit and enjoy the evening be he can't seem to get comfortable. "Hmerrin, you fancy a game of throwing axes?"
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:53:25 PM
Dušan orders a comforting meal and few too many ales. He was about to order another when Hmerrin states the unfortunate truth. This sobering thought gave him better judgment and Dušan decides against the next round just as the staff set another ale in front him on Toston's Tab. "Well, here's to bad decisions." and slaps a Touch of Glory on Toston's back. (+4 Charisma check = 21)
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Sunday January 22nd, 2017 8:54:28 PM
Ethan smiles at Lornak and gratefully accepts the stew.
"It's that's obvious, huh? I'm trying, but there's so much I so can't let go of. And then moving here, everything is so different here. It's just been a lot very quick..." Ethan leans in closer and gently kisses him, also using the most to communicate quietly. "I should have told you before, but I couldn't figure out how to. There are things about my family. And even I don't really understand. But it wasn't my choice to come here. I don't know if my mother is crazy or not, but if she isn't, then I may have just put myself and all of us in danger...Abe I don't even know why. .."
Relaxing her hold on Lornak, Ethan looks him in the eyes, hoping that she didn't just sound as crazy as she thought she did. Clearing her throat, Ethan stands. "I feel like a drink...but not here...and not dressed like this. Lornak, will you join me in my room in a few minutes? I want to show you one of the first places I visited when I cane here."
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 42/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday January 22nd, 2017 9:11:07 PM
Asteria eats several hearty bowls of stew, and drinks to her heart's content. Then, she drinks a little more. No point in drinking if you don't drink excessive amounts. Shortly afterwards, the exhausted barbarian 'rests her eyes' on the counter. To anyone that says otherwise, she has several drunken words for them. "I'm not sleeping! You're sleeping... I've never slept before in my life. Except when I have."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Monday January 23rd, 2017 2:53:35 PM
Lornak patiently listens as Ethani speaks her mind. Again he is caught off guard when she steals a kiss. This time he doesn't mind so much. As he listens to her he is amazed at how similar their circumstances for coming to Dirt City are. Lornak finishes chewing, wipes his mouth and in a somber tone shares his own thoughts; "I've been running from the intrigues of my family's House for a long time." Memories of his mentor flash in his mind and he has to take a moment to compose himself; "I've never had a taste for them, they have gotten people close to me killed and however hard I try to distance myself they always have a way of finding me."
He sips his ale.
"I basically came here in exile, hurting from a loss that I cannot feel anything but guilt for. It wasn't until Boggs stumbled upon me and introduced me to this band of misfits..." He looks around the room at his comrades. "...that I found a place to belong again."
He stares forward eyes unfocused; "I pray that my associations do not rain misfortune upon them." He shakes his head when he realizes that he is heaping way too many bad tidings on the conversation so he cheerfully changes his demeanor. He looks into Ethani's eyes; "Let us here and now just vow never to see that happen."
Lornak raises an eyebrow at her invitation; "A night cap? I believe that would be about perfect right now." He says and finishes his ale.
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Monday January 23rd, 2017 7:52:44 PM
One more round became one more round which yet became one more round to the point where Dušan lost count. He thought back to his earlier decision to stop at something much closer to moderation that was already a bit past moderation. Things were much clearer then. When Dušan couldn't decide weather that was literally clearer or figuratively clearer he finally had to admit he was done. To someone he hoped was Var, he said "I think I'm done. G'night."
DM Kathy Monday January 23rd, 2017 8:57:48 PM
You spend a convivial evening. Toston buys a round, which sets him back a gold piece. Hmerrin is cautious, pointing out that people keep trying to kill you. He and Var throw axes for a bit, until the management rather timidly asks you not to, and offers a round on the house.
Asteria is passed out on the bar, except of course she isn't! You are!
Toward the end of the evening, Dušan leads a general retreat back to Marsh House, with Wilford (and possibly some others) following.
Not Ethani and Lornak, however, who have made plans to get very convivial indeed.
Despite Hmerrin's fears, nobody tries to kill you on the way home.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Monday January 23rd, 2017 9:10:51 PM
Toston waits to see how his speech was received then makes his way back home. He was hoping to be able to afford some WLA training in the morning but even after the sale of the treasure from the Sahuagin he still finds himself about 200 gold short of the cost of the next tier of training. The gnome goes to bed hoping to figure out a way to afford training in the morning.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 23rd, 2017 9:32:36 PM
Dropping the very drunk Asteria off at the house, Ethani quickly pens a letter to her mother, describing the war between the merfolk and the Sahuagin. She describes the Sahuagin she fought with in great detail.
Changing into a very plain robe, Ethan guides Lornak through several back allies to the very seedy bar XXX. Heading toward the back, Ethan sits with Lornak at a particularly grubby table and orders an Aisildurian Red. Looking at her knowingly, the barker nods and hands Ethani her drink.
Several minutes later, a remarkably average human man pulls up a seat at the table. With brown hair and eyes, the man isn't too noteworthy other than the ear to ear smile he sports.
"Well young Miss, I dare say your Mother wouldn't be too keen on you being her. What's so important ?"
Ethani breaths a sigh of relief that she knows her contact, though still keeps her voice low "Lornak, let me introduce you to Smiley Jim one of the Pirates of Jack."
As she makes her introductions, Ethani slides her letter across the table. "Jim, you need to get this to her. She needs to know about how the Sahuagin are waging war against the merfolk and threatening Dirt City."
Jim looks seriously at the letter on the table and then tucks it carefully away in his tunic. Then, as his gaze shifts over to Lornak, Jim's smile returns. "And this fellow...do I need to tell her anything else?"
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) d20+1=4 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 1:13:11 PM
Wil made it back home, or so he thinks it's home. In his state it may or may not be. He falls into an overstuffed chair and pukes. He stares at dinner then passes out. The alcohol in his blood mixes with his already retched scent from being a cleric of Gargul.
Var (Tom I.) Tuesday January 24th, 2017 7:03:56 PM
Var returns with the rest of the group to the Marsh House, after a nightcap or two he heads to his hammock. "Ho there, friend." He says to the stray dog lounging nearby. "It's been a day, I tell you. Between Fishmen and their wars, and Cityfolk and their...tomfoolery, why it's enuf to make a guy want to run back to the wilderness."
The dog watches him with his head cocked, and says "Boof.". Var has a good long laugh at that and says "You know what, Doctor Nesbit? You're all right.". Var tosses the dog some jerky and settles in for the night.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Tuesday January 24th, 2017 7:14:29 PM
Back at the house, Hmerrin tosses Toston a Bag of Holding.
"You guys had me hold onto this when I first got here," he tells the gnome. "There ain't nothing in it, but I never used it for anything. I'm good if you wanna sell it or whatever."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 8:00:45 PM
Lornak does his best to help his comrades get home safely. Bracing Var he manages to lug him back to Marsh House while simultaneously guiding Dusan literally and figuratively in the correct directions. He speeds off to his room and cleans up before presenting himself to Ethani. His heart pounds in anticipation of what may transpire in the next few hours. He makes his way to her room, ready to learn more about who she is and where she comes from and perhaps a little more... He nervously knocks on the door and when answered enters her room. He is confused and surprised to see her frantically at work. He is about to ask her what is going on when she grabs his hand and rushes out. What is this?
As the pair walks to wherever she is taking them he cannot help but ask questions in his mind. This is all very peculiar, especially her behavior. When they reach the bar he is astonished. What kind of night has she planned for them...? This isn't anything remotely what he expected. A conversation about trust surfaces and Lornak gulps and follows her into the XXX.
"This is not exactly what I had in mind for us this evening." He does his best not to look as out of place as he felt. "I am a bit confused..." He says as he gives her the benefit of the doubt. "...and you drink wine now?" When the human comes to the table and he sits up rigidly and listens to the conversation that transpires and all of the pieces fall into place.
Lornak's confusion is completely waylayed. All of his fears about this woman are replaced with appreciation. Such moxy. Such mystery. Such wondrous elegance. It is so alluring. When Smiley leaves the table, his adoration overtakes him. He looks into he eyes and utters; "You are a sublime." He has never felt such a truer statement leave his lips.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 9:23:40 PM
(OOC CREATURE! You are a sublime creature... newborns are so distracting sometimes...)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=52 ; Tuesday January 24th, 2017 9:26:49 PM
Dušan leans against someon he hopes is Lornak on the way home. Once there he takes a long draught of water and quick cast of Neutralize Poison and looks forward to a good nights rest.
DM Kathy Tuesday January 24th, 2017 10:34:07 PM
Apart from Lornak and Ethani, who are having a little adventure of their own, you all make it safely back to Marsh House. You get a decent night's sleep.
Morning dawns without any sign of fish-folk, which is encouraging. In the distance, you can hear the sounds of the city beginning a new day.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Tuesday January 24th, 2017 10:50:27 PM
Toston says, "I'm thinking about selling the bag of holding. if I sold it and one of my scrolls I could afford WLA training as the proceeds from the bag of holding split 8 ways would yield 156 gold 2 silver and 5 copper each."
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 4:36:45 PM
"Oi, I feel like I was hit by a troll," Will says holding his head. "Did I not go to bed last night?" "Man, this sucks." Will then stood and looked for something to clean up his mess. "Do we have something to settle this hangover?" He asked while he gobbled up several glasses of water. After several minutes of moaning he sat up. "So what's the plan today?"
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 6:29:53 PM
Lornak reaches down and takes Ethani's hand as they walk down the street upon leaving the XXX. Astonishingly he has no qualms not about opening up to her now. He slowly tells her more about his life before Dirt City; "My father sent a courier to inform me about the death of my brother Elendar at the hands of a rival House. Assassins followed him and struck at us, presumably to get to me." He says staring into the distance "I watched Grey fall. My rage overtook me and I slew every last one of them..." Lornak demeanor gets more somber. "...but it was not enough. Injured, dying, he implored me to seek out Vorelle here in Dirt City, not to expose myself and not give into vengence and storm back into the hornets nest back home..." He pauses. "I do not even know for certain if Elendar is actually dead or who was behind the ambush. I cannot abide assassins... One day the truth will find me." He is silent for a few moments and then say; "But enough of that. We have a whole evening ahead of us."
The rest of the night he makes a point to speak of only trivial things with Ethani, to make her laugh and to watch the sun rise with her at his side.
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str d20+10=17 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 6:42:37 PM
Hmerrin shrugs at Toston. "Works for me."
In response to Wil, the young man replies, "Today, we're gonna start making a decent chair."
The green eyed lad is serious. He heads out. Some time later he returns with some planks of cedar, breaks out some crafting tools, and spends the rest of the day working on his project.
Come sundown, Hmerrin got some chair looking pieces, but nothing really resembling a chair yet.
-- Crafting - Carpentry. High Quality rocking chair DC15. I'm gonna guess end price is 9 gp. Spending 3 gp on the wood. Daily craft check 17. (17X15)/7 = 36 of 90 complete
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 d100=6 ; Wednesday January 25th, 2017 8:18:37 PM
Dušan comes down the stairs whistling a happy little melody. He felt great after a good night's rest. The Neutralize Poison spell worked it's magic overnight cleansing his body of the remaining alcohol poisoning his system. Seeing Wil in much worse shape he attempts to channel the spell again for his sake, but the mornings Lei Lines were not working with him.
When Toston holds up the bag of holding it catches his attention. He was carrying around quite a bit lately. "I have 1099 I could split with the group. Taking out my share for the bag, that would cover the rest of you, but it seems like quite a bit for a bag. I guess we could use the gold more than the bag."
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:12:41 PM
Toston hands the bag to Dusan. "Give me 157 of those gold pieces and you and the other 6 members of our company can figure out if you want to keep it or sell it. I just need coins for WLA training so if you buy me out of my share I will forfeit any future gains the party makes if it sells it at a later date."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Wednesday January 25th, 2017 9:54:42 PM
Ethani listens to Lornak with gravity. She had no idea he'd been through so much! She yearns to learn more about his life, but she can sense that he'd rather just spend time together. Letting go of her tensions, Ethani breaths in the intense feelings that are building within her. She feels as if the whole world has been made fresh and new. And she comes to the realization that she is rapidly falling in love with Lornak.
After a full day, Ethani snuggles up with Lornak and drifts off a couple of times on his shoulder before rising to watch the most amazing sunrise with him.
When she arrives at the table, Ethani notices Will and Asteria looking under the weather. With a light touch, she casts Delay Poison on them and then hands then both a satchel of herbs. Take these and by the time my spell wears off you should be mostly recovered.
DM Kathy Wednesday January 25th, 2017 11:03:37 PM
Some of you are a little worse for drink in the morning, but it's nothing a few hours' rest--or a Neutralize Poison--won't set right. Toston does some calculations to see if he can afford more WLA training while Hmerrin starts work on a new project.
Ethani and Lornak return to Marsh House sometime around mid-morning. It is a quiet day so far; Dirt City seems to be licking its wounds and wondering what to do next.
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Thursday January 26th, 2017 3:56:57 PM
"Oh my, thanks so much," Will said with a weak smile. He chewed on the herbs and waited for his belly to settle. "I think it's about time I take my WLA training seriously," Will said while an echo of the statement repeated in his head from his mother. I paid my dues many days ago but I didn't do much of the training. I need to pick something useful like Martial Weapon Proficiency with my staff. That reminds me. I need to sell my medium crossbow. I'm done with it now that I have Cicero to do some dirty work for me." "I'm not so good at finding it if someone wants to head out there with me."
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Thursday January 26th, 2017 4:34:20 PM
Lornak casually enters the Great Room and greets Dusan; "You look sprightly. Using magic to recover again I see." He taps his temple; "Smart. Are there any provisions about, I am famished?
Lornak eats a small meal and feels the onset of fatigue. He has had a long night. "I'm going to take a small nap." He announces to the room and then turns his attention to Dusan again; "Perhaps later we could work with those ingredients I procured in Acid City?" Then he makes his way out of the Great Room.
Upon entering his room he hears a excited tapping at his window. He has been neglecting his pet too much lately. Guiltily he opens the window and greets Vin; "And how is my First Lady? I see the game has been plentiful." As he reaches under to lift her he braces for the birds beak to bite at him. Lornak winces and takes his due punishment as she strikes at his forearm. Just as he relaxes Vin strikes at him one more time for good measure. "Yes I know." He says as he places her down at her perch on his desk. He reaches into one of the slots and produces an Hourglass. "Perhaps this will allow me to make amends?" He places it in front of her. The owl stares at it curiously at first but then leans down to investigate. It reaches out and takes a tine in her beak. It then lifts it, rotates it upside down, puts it back down and leans back. Lornak watches in anticipation. As the last grain of sand falls, it causes a loud ringing noise which startles the owl. It quickly turns his gaze as if in amazement towards a smiling Lornak: " I knew you'd like it." He says as he grabs it and the bird and puts them on the perch outside and closes the window.
He lays in his bed and drifts off to sleep, the sounds of the chime get fainter and fainter...
Hmerrin(HP 41/50 AC23/14t/20ff, CMD 23)Bulls Str Thursday January 26th, 2017 6:40:03 PM
Hmerrin nods at Wil. "I'm game," he says. He puts away his project and comes back downstairs.
"Let's see if we can find it," and with that, he's off with Wil.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:24 Touch 18; FF 20 - CMD 18 Thursday January 26th, 2017 6:48:48 PM
Toston says to Dušan, "On second thought we may not have to sell the bag of holding after all. I just remembered that I hid some of the gold we got from our previous adventures in my room. If you want to hold onto the bag to help it carry your stuff, I have no objection, now."
Toston runs up to his room and gets the additional 823 gold pieces he left hidden in one of his drawers and adds it to the 2343 gold, 4 silver, and 7 copper he had placed in his haversack giving him a grand total of 3166 gold, 4 silver, and 7 copper.
He then says to Wil, "I have enough gold to cover my training now, so I'm going to the hidden WLA guild hall. I need to run an errand on the way as I'm going to bring my own sword."
The gnome runs off, hopefully with Wil in tow and stops at an Elven blacksmith to purchase a small masterwork elven curve blade. (OOC: 380 gold spent on the small masterwork weapon leaving 2787 gold left)
He then leads Wil to the WLA hall and upon reaching there pays his dues and arranges to meet with a Elvish trainer in the training room in order to learn how to fight with his newly purchased weapon.
He spars with the trainer throughout the day learning the ins and outs of the curve blade and at the end of the day Toston has worked up quite a sweat.
He agrees to come back the next day to complete his training before heading back to Marsh House for Supper (OOC: per the WLA training you need 2 days to complete it)
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Thursday January 26th, 2017 7:28:59 PM
Dušan smiles as accepts the bag. "If anyone wants their share for the bag, that's fine."
He barely manages to resist putting his head in the bag to see where it would go.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Thursday January 26th, 2017 9:11:56 PM
Asteria wakes up in the morning with a terrible hangover. Literally crawling out of bed, she continues this motion until in the common's room. There, she curls up in the corner, only making grunting noises to indicate that she is still alive.
Var (Tom I.) Thursday January 26th, 2017 9:15:53 PM
"I'm gonna head down to the docks, see if the cleanup crew there needs help. Any thing's better than sittin' around, waitin' fer somethin' to happen." Var says.
On the way through town, Var tries to get a feel for how the citizens are doing with the recent turn of events.
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:04:50 PM
Yawning a little, Ethani watches Asteria with concern. Maybe her spell didn't work. Reaching out again, she touches the Barbarian, casting Delay Poison.
Once assured that the barbarian might live through the day, Ethani heads to the Temple of Waard, knowing that the last few days of activities will doubtlessly bring her plenty of people she will need to heal.
She spends her day healing the sick and teaching them about Alemi. At lunch, she returns home and spends some time researching a new healing wand she intends to craft.
Lornak HP:44/44 AC: 17(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=11 ; d20+10=15 ; Thursday January 26th, 2017 10:45:29 PM
Lornak wake from his nap and stretches. He notices that the sun is still up and mumbles to himself; "I'm glad I didn't sleep the day away." He gets up and heads to his alchemy alcove he and Dusan has setup. Using his crafting skill with his masterwork artisan tools he digs in and starts his concoctions. He hopes that his companion will join him when he finds the time:
He starts with a poison - Id Moss. "Plant derivative of the Genus Sphagnum. Moss from a peat bog." (Crafting d20=30. Target # =29) He finds success.
He then starts an alchemical remedy - Troll Oil. "Viscous Ager extracted from Rhodophyta or Red Algae." (Crafting d20=11, Target # =6)
He then starts Frost Ward Oil - another alchemical remedy. "Fermentation byproduct(alcohol) using Chloroform as a solvent." (Crafting d20=11, target # = 20)
Finally he starts another poison - Nitharit. "Powdered nitharit moss of the Spirogyra genus found in a pool of water, usually near a graveyard." (Crafting d20=15, target # =175)
While the Frost Ward Oil will only take another week to produce the Niharit will take significantly more time.
DM Kathy Thursday January 26th, 2017 11:32:07 PM
Some of you begin scrambling about for a morning meal. You don't keep a lot of food on hand--easier to eat at taverns, really, and you never know when you're going to be away for a few days. There's enough to stave off hunger, but not enough to truly satisfy.
And some of you can't help but remember that you recently rented tavern space to a human who cooks like a halfling.....
Wilford Grimly (HP:34/34; AC: 18; Touch: 12; Flat: 16; CMD: 18) Friday January 27th, 2017 1:17:15 PM
"Awesome," he says to Hmerrin. "Ok, great we have a quorum," Will says as he follows the others. He is a bit apprehensive because he has missed all sorts of training but he enters with the others and worked on the first day of Running. "Whew, sweating a bit." Will said. "I should be able to do laps around anyone after tomorrow." "Dinner would be great. I'm famished." he says to Toston.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Friday January 27th, 2017 6:45:17 PM
(OOC: What happened to those of us who went to the WLA? Did that register?)
Toston says, "Let's go visit our tenant that owns a pub for dinner? What say you Wil?"
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Friday January 27th, 2017 6:46:01 PM
Since Toston is going with Wil, Hmerrin decides to stay and work on his chair.
Lornak HP:48/48 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday January 28th, 2017 2:55:06 PM
(OOC) updating header for reaching lvl 6!
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Saturday January 28th, 2017 3:10:38 PM
(OOC - final lvl 6 adjustment +1 to HP from favored class)
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 Sunday January 29th, 2017 3:29:29 PM
Lornak emerges from his alchemical corner to find Marsh House mostly deserted, only a few are milling about. He sticks his head into the area where Hmerrin is working on his chair; "Ah, young Hmerrin. I am glad to see you have found the time to work with your hands. You know the plans for our new home have a woodshop? I wonder what progress is being made?" He muses. "I also wonder what its going to cost us?" He says under his breath. "Would you like to join me for dinner at Tombo's?"
He passes Dusan and witnesses the man's impulse to put his head into the bag of holding and stops short. "An interesting experiment." He says sardonically. "I'm curious to know what you discover. Perhaps you can tell me over a meal at Tombo's?
He casually makes his way to Ethani's room but notices Asteria balled into a corner. He slowly steps up to her placing a hand gently on her head. He is keen not to startle her. When he peels her hair he sees movement in her eyes behind eyelids straining to open. Clearly she is still very groggy. "Grub at Tombo's if you are up for it." He says softly and pats her head.
He finally makes his way to her destination. Careful not to disrupt her research, he straightens his lapel and knocks softly on Ethani's door before entering. "Good day m'lady, I don't mean to interrupt but I've just extended invitations to patron Tombo's this evening, would like to join us?" He asks, trying to suppress his curiosity about what she is hovering over. He averts his prying eyes and says sarcastically; "I believe the last time you invited me to your room you were going to show me one of the first places you visited when you came here...?" He enters her room confidently.
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Sunday January 29th, 2017 10:20:30 PM
Asteria lies in a heap, groaning every so often in pain, until suddenly, the pain is gone! Sitting up in relief, she flashes a grin to Ethani in thanks before going about her business. Which mostly consists of sitting around in her corner and waiting for something to do.
At the offer of food, the barbarian noticeably brightened up. Especially at the prospect of Tombo's food. "Oh yeah, I forgot about him! Man, his food was the greatest. I'm up for it. C'mon, let's get some good eatings!
Dušan (Erik) [HP:40/40; AC:13; Touch: 13; FF:10; CMD:15 Sunday January 29th, 2017 10:21:52 PM
"I could eat." Dušan says, "Sorry I missed you in the lab." He throws the bag down and joins the truck to food.
Lornak HP:49/49 AC: 18(T:13/FF:10) CMD:19 d20+10=30 ; d20+10=23 ; d20+10=14 ; Monday January 30th, 2017 6:14:11 PM
Lornak realizes that he fumbled over his words and that the excursion to the XXX was the first place Ethani visited upon coming to Dirt City. " I mean..." He says. Impossibly, red colors his charcoal cheeks. "...that is to say..." He embarrassingly takes steps the way he came. "...We will be waiting for you out front..." He blurts out. He them points. "...when you're ready..." He shuts the door and puts his back against it. "...if you're going..." He says softly.
Before the group leaves Marsh House he ducks into his alchemy corner and does one last check on his Frost Ward Oil (Alchemy d20=30, target # = 20). He is pleased to see that it is finished. He looks at the Nitharit with dismay but keeps working with it. (Alchemy d20=23, 38 of target # 175).
When Lornak gets to Tombo's he picks a stool at the bar and orders an ale. He doesn't know what to order from the menu and kindly asks the proprietor what he recommends. "Hai Tombo, I hope the space is doing you well, what fare do you recommend this fine evening?"
(OOC - ignore the 14 roll, slip of the clicker.)
Hmerrin(HP 61/61 AC22/13t/19ff, CMD 21) Monday January 30th, 2017 6:31:06 PM
Hmerrin gives Lornak a look, confused by the secrecy.
Nevertheless, the young warrior shows up at Tombo's, and has a seat.
Toston Lotor(Hugh Crosmun) [HP:33/33; AC:20 Touch 18; FF 16 - CMD 18 Monday January 30th, 2017 7:21:48 PM
Toston shows up at Tombo's and says to his assembled party and Tombo himself, "What are we having for dinner? Second breakfast? I'm starving."
Ethani(Nellie, HP 30/30, AC19,Touch:13, FF:14, CMD: 16, Bless 46/50, Sanctuary 2/5, Spiritual Weapon 4/5) Monday January 30th, 2017 9:06:56 PM
Ethani smiles at Lornak, not the least worried by his blunder.
Standing up from her bed, she gently lays he scrolls aside and follows Lornak to Tombos. "I was just working on crafting a healing wand, but I'm not really sure what type of wood to use. Maybe you can go with me later in search of the perfect wood? "
Once at Tombos, Ethani breaths in the wonderful smells. "My first good meal in Dirt City. I can't wait!"
Asteria Amarante (Genevieve) [HP: 51/51; AC: 22; Touch: 12; FF: 18; CMD: 20] Monday January 30th, 2017 9:55:56 PM
"Ah, Tombo! I sure hope you have something great, as usual, because I am so hungry!" Asteria can barely hide her enthusiasm, and sits with much anticipation by her friends.