DM Mitch Thursday November 18th, 2021 7:37:31 AM Hobie is willing to go with Succotash to the catacombs. Succotash points out that without the key they’ll have to use the front door so he doesn’t necessarily need to head to the catacombs unless Hobie really needs the scrolls. Otherwise he’s fine with Murphy’s plan of getting some backup and Pru’s plan to rest. He asks if they want to travel closer to the cave before setting up camp. Kezzem says he gets that the cave is a pocket of the mountain and he’s smart because it is a meaty-four. Pru points out the language barriers that exist between her and the halflings. She then tells Succotash that moving camp depends on how long it takes to deal with Ironbane. Murphy adjusts the ropes binding Ironbane after explaining to Pru what he just said and asking what languages she speaks.
Pressi turns into a dragon, helps Murphy with the bindings and tells Kezzem that if he wants attention he should take it. She then suggests that the camp idea depends on how they are transporting Nikolai’s body and how they plan to update Ketia of their plans. Nikolai’s Spirit reflects on how halflings might be good with sling stones of giant slaying or arrows as the case may be Tali tells Murphy to stay put and that she can teleport back to the stronghold and act as messenger to whomever then come back with whoever the party needs as well.
The ropes seem to still be plenty tight and Ironbane hasn’t been able to loosen them. He’s just hoping to make the DC 20 STR check to burst silk ropes and free himself that way. He tries to bite as the ropes are checked
If anyone is going to the catacombs they’ll have to go to someplace where they are accessible. Typically there aren’t entrances to the Catacombs in the wilderness but the Caverns of Glimstone do have an entrance.
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells d20+24=30 ; d20+24=40 ; d20+24=31 ; d20+24=34 ; d20+24=30 ; 2d6+15=19 ; 2d6+15=21 ; 2d6+15=25 ; d8+15=17 ; d4+15=18 ; d4+15=19 ; d6=4 ; d6=1 ; d6=6 ; d6=3 ; d6=2 ; d6=4 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; d6=3 ; d6=5 ; Thursday November 18th, 2021 11:41:04 AM ***Attention amazing DMs! I know your probably aware of this and taking it into account, but just as a reminder, besides Murphy's ropes, Hobie also posted that he placed his masterwork manacles on Ironbane. If Ironbane manages to break through the ropes, he will still have to deal with those, and his hands are behind his back.***
"Ironbane, if you keep straining on your bonds, I'm going to be forced to have Valerie knock you out again. If that is your desire, keep going as you are, but you can save yourself a lot of pain by complying."
If Ironbane continues to struggle, Valerie, on Succotash's command, will make a full, round attack on Ironbane.
Left talon hits AC 30 for 19 non-lethal plus 4 shock and 1 frost Right talon hits AC 40 for 21 non-lethal plus 6 shock and 3 frost Bite hits AC 31 for 17 non-lethal plus 3 shock and 4 frost Left claw hits AC 34 for 18 non-lethal plus 3 shock and 5 frost Right claw hits AC 30 for 19 non-lethal plus 3 shock and 5 frost
To his friends he asks, [b]"So what is our consensus? Valerie is plenty strong enough to carry our fallen friend, if we drape him over the saddle. I know it's not the most dignified means, but it is practical. Than again if we teleport, all we need to do is be touching him to bring him along.
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Thursday November 18th, 2021 1:34:20 PM
"I only speak Common and Dwarf, I'm afraid," Pru says. She smiles. "I'm not as smart as Kezzem, you see."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Thursday November 18th, 2021 3:50:49 PM
"Well, only one of us can say for sure there aren't miniature fire giants hiding in their pockets," says Kezzem to Pressi. "Too bad there aren't any though. I could ask people to guess what in my pocketses and they would never get it right!"
"You should get one of these magic headbands," suggest Kezzem to Prodence. "It helps me think good and do other things good too."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Thursday November 18th, 2021 8:40:15 PM
"I think teleporting is the best way to go. We've dragged this out enough and we probably can't leave before the morning anyway. You guys can go to the catacombs as well but I'm pretty overextended, and don't have much I want to restock on."
While waiting, Pressi decides she wants to begin a divination. In about 10 minutes, she'll begin to ask her question.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 36 Tch 33 Ffted 31 HP 144/144 CMD 46/48(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday November 18th, 2021 11:50:07 PM
OOC: I hope it doesn't take to after Thanksgiving to decide where to go and how.
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(Kim for JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Friday November 19th, 2021 8:55:14 AM
"So, Pressi, were you going to give me a message to pass on? Can you tell me who to fetch?" Tali asks a bit impatiently. She can't read her friend's mind to know she may already have communicated with her coven. As soon as she knows who it is she needs to retrieve from the Sanctuary and environs, she teleports away on her retrieval mission.
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 d20+25=33 ; Friday November 19th, 2021 9:05:00 AM
Murphy relaxes the one rope line on their prisoner if Valerie beats him into unconsciousness, so that he does not choke.
He mentally communicates with Pressi to get the list of names for Tali, comes out of wild shape, gets out paper and pen, and writes down the names for her. "Here you go, Tali."
"With some help we can saddle him up and tie him down." Murphy works on this, hopefully with help from Succotash and another. =============== Survival, rope use to properly tie Ironbane to Valerie: 33
[I've gotta adjust the stats above now that he has reverted to halfling from earth elemental, but have to rush away now. Will fix later.]
DM Mitch Friday November 19th, 2021 9:06:34 AM Succotash threatens Ironbane with knocking the Dwarf out with Valerie if he keeps straining against his bonds. He then asks what the consensus is about teleporting or moving in a less magical manner suggesting Valerie could carry Nikolai’s body. Pru explains she only speaks Command and Dwarf not being as smart as Kezzem. Kezzem says only one of them can be assured there aren’t miniature fire giants hiding in their pockets but if he did have them he figures he could win riddle contests guaranteed by asking what was in his pocket. He suggests Pru get a magic headband to become smarter. Pressi suggests teleporting is the way to go but suggests they can’t leave till morning anyway. She prepares and casts a divination spell. Nikolai’s spirit is getting antsy
Regardless of how it happens the party drops off Ironbane at Glimmerstone, gets to the Catacombs, and ends up at home to rest and prepare a resurrection spell. Ketia is told of events and says she’ll meet up with the party the next day.
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Friday November 19th, 2021 10:39:22 AM
In the morning, after his customary hour of prayer, and spell prep, Succotash gathers his friends around Nikolai's body and than casts resurrection on his fallen ally.
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Friday November 19th, 2021 3:23:56 PM
[OOC: I assume "home" means Humble's Ford. Pru has never been there.]
Pru is enchanted with the halfling town, but tells her companions not to bother finding her a place to stay.
"You can join me, if you like," she says, and casts Mage's Magnificent Mansion. Any of her companions who want to come inside, can.
But despite the name of the spell, Pru doesn't have much experience with mansions. Or with magnificence. Her version is more like "Mage's Really Big Farmhouse." It isn't magnificent, but it is clean and homey. Anybody who wants can spend the night there, though most people will probably prefer their own beds.
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Friday November 19th, 2021 3:34:18 PM "Well Pru we could stay in your cool magic home, or we could stay at our Sanctuary, and by we, I mean you as well. Sanctuary is what we call our home. It is a walled compound built for comfort and safety. We built it to be able to accommodate everyone from fellow halflings to traveling taurs. We would be happy to give you and Nikolai your own private room or rooms if you so need, assuming you plan on remaining on as a permanent part of our crew. Though that magic home would be awesome on the road!"
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Friday November 19th, 2021 4:23:33 PM
"Hey Succotash, can I borrow about 14,000 gp to get some new daggers? If you don't have that much, I can get by with just one dagger for 6000 gp. I'll let you hold one of throwing daggers as collateral. Might serve you better than that mace if you find yourself in melee. Let me know if you want to borrow flamy or icy. Probably icy would be better against fire giants, though if you think you're not going to use, you can leave that one with me so I have a better ranged option. Of course, if you only have enough to lend me for one dagger, then I'd better keep icy as the other one.
(+1 flaming returning dagger or +1 frost returning dagger)
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Friday November 19th, 2021 4:39:59 PM "Keep your daggers Kezzem, Valerie is my melee weapon. Here's the 14,000 gp, some giant bane daggers would be a lot of help in our next encounter, and I know you'll repay me once we this is over."
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Sunday November 21st, 2021 12:50:20 PM
Before we leave the area of geysers, Murphy recommends we take the remains of the dwarfs to Glimstone for burial. He can put most of them in his portable hole, wrapped in canvas.
In their stone fortress at the Sanctuary of Humble's Sword' are some available rooms of a size suitable to humans. There also is another building with room for guests of various sizes, nicely appointed. If Prudence does build her version of a mansion there, Murphy points out several open spots suitable to the purpose.
Murphy brings up to date his brother and cohort, Kendry, as well as former Humble's Sword members Hazel and Alouryn, trusted caretakers of the Sanctuary. Alouryn is drawing close to the birth of their first child.
He will take a visit to the Catacombs, as well.
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(Kim for JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Sunday November 21st, 2021 9:04:48 PM
Tali wants to talk with a fellow illusionist, Sashe, even though the drow helped get her killed bfore. When they drop off Ironbane and the dwarf corpses in Glimstone, she mentions to her the giant pocket plane, and asks for her recommendations, specialist spell caster to specialist spell caster, on preparing to go to that place. If Sashe has some good suggestions, Tali may follow up on them.
Which may include a visit to the Catacombs. Dealing with heat, and various giants, and maybe some undercover approaches.
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Sunday November 21st, 2021 11:54:47 PM
Sanctuary Development Plans Murphy talks with the group once things have gotten rolling back at the Sanctuary, and gathers Hazel, Alouryn, former adventurers with Humble's Sword, with Foreman George and some of his most skillful carpenters and other craftsmen, with members of the Bliss and Pressi covens, with brother Kendry, his cohort, and some of Murphy's followers, with Kade, our expert dwarf mushroom farmer, also, if possible, with Mayor Bingo Bumbleluck and his lovely-and-formidable wife May Greenbottle, Constable Roscoe Hornblower, and anyone else members of the party want present.[blockquote]"We members of Humble's Sword wish to thank the Humble's Ford council members, Mayor Bumbleluck, and the leadership team which granted additional lands for Humble's Sword. We are humbled, and grateful for the grant." [Murphy wanted to pay for the land, perhaps with help from other party members, but we have not worked out those details yet.]
"As you know, recently someone sent a war machine against the Sanctuary. We are pleased that we were able to destroy it before it did major damage. Several played a part - especially, at the end, a barrage of arrows loosed from Hobie's mighty bow. We will leave shortly to continue tracking down the person behind that attack.
"When we return, however, we would like to begin developing the growing area of the Sanctuary of Humble's Sword, for the benefit and defense of our beloved community, and to provide living and working spaces for the increasing numbers of folks who are joining us here. I'm leaving a few plans with Foreman George, but do invite suggestions and ideas from any who wish to help us plan, or help us build.
"Meanwhile, as we go forth, we covet your prayers to heavenly powers for our success in thwarting and bringing to justice enemies of our people, and for wisdom and insight in how we go about doing so.
"Last, before we go, hear this. We hold Humble's Ford in deep affection. Many former members of our team were born and raised here - you all know Hazel here, and his brave and beautiful wife and mother of their soon-to-be-born babe, our Alouryn - and others have come from other places. Oh, forgive me, I should have done this before, but allow me to tell you that this is Prudence Komonov, long a member of the Mailed Fist, and a woman of astonishing talents." He bows his head for a moment, then adds, "We must, however, with sorrow, wait to introduce you to her husband, Nikolai Komonov, who gave his life in defending us. He acted with great courage to defend our cleric Succotash, but was brutally ganged up on by... well, by a violent dwarf and six others whom he held in his thrall." Murphy's shoulders begin to shake, and then he takes a few deep breaths.
"I am sorry. I do not think I can go on further for now. Keep us in mind. For we now go to appeal to the mighty judge, Lord Gargul, to see if he might grant Nikolai restoration of life. Please, if you are willing, offer up a prayer on his behalf.
"Again, we love and appreciate you, and hope further to work together for our mutual benefit. My brother Kendry may be able to answer questions you may have, and he and Foreman George will take your thoughts and plans. Thank you all for listening."[blockquote]Murphy steps down, and asks his friends in the party, "Are we ready now to appeal to Gargul? Or must we wait?"
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Monday November 22nd, 2021 2:20:20 AM
Kendry's services
Kendry Leafwin Pipewood (16th-level bard), Murphy's cohort, offers to identify and legend lore the items picked up from the dwarfs, including the fire giant armor.
DM Mitch Monday November 22nd, 2021 8:10:24 AM Succotash prepares his spells and then gathers everyone around Nikolai’s body to cast the resurrection spell. Pru casts Mage’s Really Big Farmhouse giving herself a place to stay in the halfing stronghold Succotash points out Pru could stay in her extradimensional stronghold or in one of the human sized rooms available but remarks that magic home would be useful on the road. Kezzem asks Succotash if he can borrow 14,000 gp to get new daggers otherwise he will get a single one for 6000 gp. He even offers to let Succotash have one of his other daggers as collateral. Succotash gives Kezzem the requested loan and tells him to keep his extra dagger as Valerie is his melee weapon. Murphy prepares the remains of the dwarves to return to Glimstone for burial. When back at the stronghold he catches up with Kendry, Hazel, Alouryn and visits the catacombs. He also helps to accommodate Pru whether she wants to cast her spell or stay in an actual building. Lastly he gives a state of the Humble’s Sword Stronghold address talking about recent developments and future plans. Tali seeks out Sashe to pick the other illusionists mind about their upcoming sortie to the Giant Realm.
Sashe says to Tali, “Do any of your number have access to 5th level bloodwitch spells or could potential fool a 5th level bloodwitch scroll into working? I can’t help but think of what Ironbane said about not making assumptions about environmental hazards and perhaps the spell Planar Adaption would come in handy? As for what we illusionists can do well you will be halflings in a giant city...why not weave an illusion spell around the party to make it look like you belong there?
The local leaders are happy to meet with Murphy and try to work out details on the expansion. There is much lively debate. The meeting is interrupted by Succotash casting his spell and the party needing to meet with Gargul (a PTB will post for Gargul sometime today, we’ll deal with the leader meeting after the raise dead)
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Monday November 22nd, 2021 8:56:14 PM Pocket Realms
Tali after speaking with Sashe, spends sometime with Rayya, and meditates for two hours to restore herself before the fray.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Monday November 22nd, 2021 8:56:55 PM
Pressi realizes that she hasn't asked her question.
After some thought, she settles on the question (unless someone else interrupts with a suggestion): "Are there any relatively safe areas where we won't have to fight giants?"
At Sashe's question regarding witches, Pressi raises her hand regarding the Planar Adaption. Illusion is tougher but Pressi does have the polymorph stuff (last time they had to infiltrate, Pressi transformed herself into a goblin. This time, they have more choices.)
Pressi takes some time to hit the library to see what she can learn about Fire Giants, how they normally live, how they are grouped, whether they have any obvious weaknesses. She's aware, though, that they might run into non-giant enemies (like more Juggernaut constructs.)
Unfortunately, the team is hamstrung by not knowing what they don't know. It won't be until they see the pocket dimension that they can really formulate a plan.
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Pressi, as typical, does not avail herself at first of the Sanctuary or Pru's mansion. Her thoughts of home, as always, remains the small room above The Dancing Pig, a bar and restaurant she now co-owns (and that serves as the home of Pressi's coven.)
It takes a moment of hanging out before she finally heads back to the Sanctuary and to the room she shares with Murphy. Sharing a room, that will never be strange. But it is good to finally settle back in with her Husband in the town she grew to love.
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Monday November 22nd, 2021 10:07:31 PM
Pru is impressed with the Sanctuary, but her thoughts are now focused on her husband. She hopes that Lord Gargul will be merciful.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Monday November 22nd, 2021 11:48:05 PM
Kezzem practices with his new giant-bane daggers, but is disappointed that he can't get the bane enchantment to work against even giant-sized practice dummies.
"Hope it's just cause they're not real giants and that Wiz-Bang fellow didn't rip me-off," says Kezzem.
"hope that Lord Gargul will be merciful....." [DM Jerry] Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 12:11:57 AM
As Succotash gathers our mighty band around him and Casts Resurrection, the sky seems to split into for a second, but it is just the effect of the opening of the way into the Shadowlands. And Prudence's thought somehow get voiced aloud...Strange
"hope that Lord Gargul will be merciful.....hope that Lord Gargul will be merciful.....hope that Lord Gargul will be merciful...." It fades into the sounds of this new place.
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And at that moment, Nikolai’s spirit feels a mighty pull that yanks him through the opening at incredible speed where he plunges down and to the right landing in the River of Woldsblood also known as the River of Souls. Soon he has left his comrades far behind...
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As the eyes of the living adjust to the darker color palette of the Shadowlands, rocks rise up to form a staircase leading to the rift opening that has been created. And a hill past the rift with a trail that leads down to a grey, twilight feeling area with no sun or moons. To the trail's right is a glowing brownish red river leading ahead of you into the distance. The smell of it is overwhelming. Like fresh earth, magic, and death. Ghostly forms float and bob on its surface, their faces showing expressions that vary from rage to fear to wonder.
An indeterminate distance away you can see jagged punishing mountains to the left, with a hilly landscape to the right that almost looks like the Crescent Valley, but brighter. In between are sandwiched dozens of valleys and a grand white palace. The trail seems to lead to the bright green hilly land to the right, which you think of as east for some reason.
A voice as low as thunder rumbles.
"COME."
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 12:18:50 AM
Succotash feels compelled to comply to the voice. He's pretty sure he has heard that voice before, and that it belongs to Lord Gargul.
Without a word, he begins walking in the direction of the voice. The Cleric finds it odd how much different this place, the Shadow Lands, is compared to his last visit, but than again, last time he was here he was dead, which may or may not have been the reason. Than again it may just be the nature of the place. He takes a moment to admire the palace as he walks down the trail, and hopes and prays that Gargul can see the heroic nature of his fallen ally.
Even though he only just met Nikolai and Prudence, he feels a kindred spirit with them, the sort of bond only heroes understand, the sort of bond he wishes to see grow. He looks around and sees his friends, wondering what is going through their heads. He shakes his head, smiles, than says to is friends, "Well, here we go, let's go get Nikolai back!"
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:08:03 AM
Murphy looks over to Pressi, then to Prudence as the way opens. He recalls with gratitude his wife's care for him the time he himself died, and a few times she pulled him back from the brink of death. It is Pru's time now, and he wonders how she will respond at this time of sorrow, this time of hope. Judging by her fearsome response to those who murdered her husband, she holds a deep passion for her husband Nikolai.
He holds out his hand to Pressi. "You've stood by my side many times. Let's walk near to her, dear, shall we?"
The Shadow Lands. The river of Woldsblood. The intensity of colors, and the filling of other senses. Murphy takes it in. He nods to Hobie as the sharp-eyed archer looks about. There is Tali coming, Kezzem too. He misses Bliss. But his attention is drawn back to travel toward the voice that bid them forward, and to soak in the environment of this present moment.
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 2:40:46 PM
Pru takes a deep breath and squares her shoulders. The halflings have been very kind, and very heroic, but they barely know Nikolai. It's going to be up to her to reclaim her husband's life. She only hopes she is up to the challenge.
She starts down the trail.
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 10:05:11 PM Off to see Lord Gargul ...again!
Hovering after the rest of the troupe, Tali hopes to be able to offer something positive to the effort .
"Come quickly. You're next!!" [DM Jerry] Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:11:23 PM
Our heroes cross over the threshold into the Shadowlands. Distance and time here is difficult to measure. The souls of those floating on the river, some crying out in fear of what is to come, others looking back, wishing they were elsewhere. Some look forward, hopeful.
After a bit of time walking, they begin to float. It may have something to do with the spell, or it might be the will of the one that you are to see. You remain to the left of the River of Woldsblood and approach what from this distance seems to be a lake or giant mote that surrounds the Lands of Rest and the Estates of Unrest. The floating is convenient as the party is able to float over the Woldsblood lake and make their way to the right towards the Lands of Rest.
It clicks with some who may have some "training" in the various knowledge skills that the castle is Maab's Castle and it is positioned to bar unwelcome entrance to any of the protected Valleys of Twilight, such as Fae Skiemir, Eberyon's Cave--where he slept for ages, and the "true" Butterfly Meadow. When you concentrate on something in the distance, you find that it can appear closer to the eye if you want--to an extent at least. You also to be able to adjust your speed with concentration to an extent.
Then in the distance, you see Gargul's seat of judgment in the distance, a black amphitheater with a line of souls waiting to be judged. As you float across the meadows of the Lands of Rest, some of the dead look up at you wondering who is moving overhead. Several point. Then you are approaching Gargul's throne on the rocks at the edge of the Lands of Rest overlooking the Lake of Woldsblood.
You begin to descend as you float past the line waiting to be judged. Softly you land just outside of the amphitheater dome. A watching imp, scampers to meet you.
"That was fast. He must...." Gimp the Imp forces his mouth shut and spins towards the throne. "Come quickly. You're next!!"
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You see Gargul sitting on his throne, dressed in black, with a huge staff leaning against the side of the throne. In this guise he is impossibly large looming over a man who is cringing and bowing low. You hear the booming voice.
"SO YOU THOUGHT IT A HUMOROUS THING TO DO WHEN YOU BURNED DOWN THE ORPHANAGE IN ZARAN CITY!"
The small man cringes and loses his bowels. Who knew the dead could do that?
"I ASKED YOU A QUESTION PITSPROCKET!!!!"
The imp cackles muttering, "He's gonna get it" in a sing song voice."
Gargul glances Gimps way with a frown and Gimp mouths, "Sorry master."
Pitsprocket's face takes on a variety of horrible expressions as he tries to lie. Against his will he says, "Yes sir."
I SENTENCE YOU TO THE ESTATES OF UNREST TO LEARN. IF YOU CAN, WHICH I DOUBT, YOUR SOUL MIGHT GET ANOTHER CHANCE. IF NOT, IT WILL REMAIN YOU RFINAL DESTINATION UNTIL YOU ARE GROUND TO OBLIVION!!
His body is jerked off of the ground as he is hurled backwards with Pitsprocket screaming the whole time. Within a couple of seconds, he is out of sight.
Gargul then says, "NEXT!"
Gimp says, "Humble's Sword sir."
Gargul says, "AHH....NIKOLAI KOMONOV JOIN US."
From the wings walks the spirit of Nikolai, looking fully himself with only just a hint of transparency.
"JOIN YOUR FRIENDS."
Gargul leans forward then decides to stand. He pick up his cane, and begins descending the steps from his throne as he says, "SO TELL ME THE TALE FROM EACH OF YOUR POINTS OF VIEW. TELL ME WHAT HAPPENED."
He stops on the bottom step and sits down on it, looking at each of you intently.
"GO AHEAD." He gives a small nod.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 11:53:19 PM
Pressi gives Murphy’s hand a squeeze as they wait to collect themselves.
“I usually prefer to start with a joke to lighten the mood,” she whispers to Nick and Pru. “But it’s your show.”
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 36 Tch 33 Ffted 31 HP 144/144 CMD 46/48(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 12:38:52 AM
Nikolai mutters as he begins to float down that weird river, 'Been down here before. Kinda know my way around now.' He just lets the flow take him knowing where it will end up. He tries to ignore those other souls. Those in anguish, what were their deeds? Those in fear? Does the poor farmer that just lived a humble life have the confidence of Rest that a Hero who has fought Evil all his grown life has?
He follows the trail, and what seems forever but passes in mere moments he arrives at the throne. 'Been here too, a few times. Wonder if Gimp is up for a game of Chess. Nah, he'd just cheat.'
Nikolai bows to Lord Gargul but keeps his Peace. He'll speak last, mainly because - what does HE know of the battle.
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 5:23:08 AM
"Lord Gargul, thank you for giving me a second chance a few years back. I am Murphy Leafwin Pipewood," Murphy says, with gratitude, to the judge of the dead. "As to this tale... here is a short rendition, at least by my standards. A while back a war-crazed dwarf named Anur Daron, his head filled with the notion of freeing Skald, piloted an ancient 250 foot tall Iron Giant to crush Humble's Ford as a test run. We, Humble's Sword, defeated his warriors within the artifact, and sent him, his wife, and the survivors back to the Scab. We restored the Iron Giant, and were working to have it help repair one of the central Giant Towers that serve as defense of the Crescent Valley. An army of one thousand giants came down from the Scab to kill and enslave the halflings who dwell there as the restoration was in progress.
"A different devotee of Skald and her associates decided it was a good time, while Humble's Ford was being invaded, to try to take over the Iron Giant. Her name is Ketia. Her impatience forced our hand to accelerate the repair. By doing so, the Giant Tower was re-powered, and caused the giant army to be reduced to dust. It also rendered absolutely inoperable the Iron Giant. You, Lord Gargul, met and showed kindness to two of our members whom Ketia's group killed that day - Talia, now Tali, and Succotash here.
"Tail between her legs, dwarf Ketia and her crew meanwhile snuck away back to the Scab.
"I will skip over the Sages guild's requests of us, and the dwarf miners whose custom alloys were stolen. But those things led to us following the trail of someone who magically veiled himself. He crafted a huge Juggernaut to attack our stronghold. He murdered in the Scab Anur Daron and his wife Shan Shalutch, as well as a few dozen other followers of Skald. Ketia, whom I mentioned, came to us, asked forgiveness for her prior actions, and requested help to find this mysterious person.
"We ended up in Glimstone. We learned a barbarian dwarf called Ironbane might know of the Juggernaut crafter, one Flamescorn. Ketia introduced us to Nikolai and Prudence Komonov as two people who could perhaps help us. Though we are halfling adventurers, we thought it fine that this half-elf and human could join us for this mission. Both proved brave and resourceful.
"I shall finish with this, unless you require more of me: We found Ironbane and his six dwarf thralls. Succotash let him know we sought to give good information, and request some in return. Ironbane and his subjects gave answer by trying to kill Succotash. Nikolai took it upon himself to subdue Ironbane. The seven of them cut to shreds our new friend. We sought to subdue them all. His wife, Prudence, witness to her husband's murder, let those six do no more, to anyone. We were able to learn something of Flamescorn from Ironbane, at last." The halfling druid gives a polite bow, and steps back, for the next person to speak. His face flushes as he suddenly realizes he perhaps should not have uttered his penultimate sentence.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 7:22:24 AM
Pressi gives Murphy’s hand a squeeze as they wait to collect themselves.
“I usually prefer to start with a joke to lighten the mood,” she whispers to Nick and Pru. “But it’s your show.”
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Wednesday November 24th, 2021 8:04:44 AM "My lord" Succotash begins, "What my friend Murphy says is true and I won't rehash what he just said, except to correct him by saying it was a nice dwarven detective who introduced us to the couple, not Ketia. I will however elaborate on how this direct event that lead us here occurred."
"Ever since you and the other gods felt it wise to send me back as a cleric, losing my paladin skills after I died at Ketia’s hand, a decision I have come to appreciate, though it took some adjustment, I have gained a select skill set that allows me to get out of tight situations relatively easily, being a travel cleric and all. I have made a point of putting those skills to use, and have purposely put myself in harms way, to attempt to gain a diplomatic solution when meeting potential threats. I did just that with this Ironbane fellow Murphy mentioned, and I attempted to tell the hot headed fool that his life may be in danger, and that he and us Swords should work together. Well,instead of listening to reason he attacked. I bliped out of harms way, but Nikolai, had stealthfully followed me. So great was his stealth, that I didn't even know he was following me, of course I never bothered to try to detect him, so there's that.. Anyway, something gave away his position, and Ironbane and his crew ganged up on the monk, and his life was cut short in meer seconds. Sadly he was beyond my skills to heal via "Breath of Life" and so after defeating Ironbane and his cronies, we find ourselves here. I promised Prudence that I would cast Resurrection, to try to give her comfort, but in truth it was an act I would have done anyway, and that I would speak to her husband's bravery. He followed me into harms way, simply because he didn't want me to be alone with a hot head with a history of murder, and my lord if that isn't brave and heroic, I don't know what is."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 2:39:44 PM
"Hey Gargul, it's me again, your favorite paladin, Kezzem. Nikolai died bravely fending off a bunch of barbaric dwarves when their leader didn't want to answer our questions about some evil cultists. Also, I was wondering if there was any membership benefit plan as we Humble Swordies seem to visit you so often. Like when you buy 5 sandwiches and get the 6 one free, only with resurrections, you know?"
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 3:12:07 PM
"From my point of view," Pru says. "Yes, my lord. My husband and I joined these halflings because we heard they were doing good in the Wold and wanted to contribute. We learned that this Ironbane had valuable information that would stop a great evil. We went to speak with Ironbane.
"Our informant had said that Ironbane 'would just as soon kill you as look at you,' but I felt that was an exaggeration. People often say such things, and they are rarely true. I suggested trying to speak with Ironbane rather than simply attack him, and found that many of my new companions were thinking along the same lines.
"A smaller group was sent to speak with Ironbane. It was thought that this group could handle themselves in the event things went wrong. My husband was part of that group. I stayed behind, to magically transport the rest of us to the location if we were needed.
"Unfortunately, it would seem that our informant was not exaggerating at all. Ironbane and his minions attacked immediately. Upon hearing this, I transported myself and several others to that location so that we could respond."
Pru hesitates, then continues more slowly. "I would have liked to have acted as soon as I arrived. However, that kind of magical transportation is difficult for mortals. There is a moment of disorientation afterwards that makes it impossible to act." [OOC: Casting Dimension Door ends your turn. It's in the spell description.]
Tears well in Pru's eyes. "I didn't act, and by the time the disorientation cleared it was too late. My husband had been--" her breath catches on a sob "--he'd been hacked to pieces. Just like that. I could do nothing to stop it. I could do nothing but avenge his death, which I did." She takes a deep breath, and lets it out. "That's all," she says. But she does not stop crying.
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 8:16:56 PM Lord Gargul
Tali curtseys before Lord Gargul, stating, " thank you for giving me a second chance a few years back and allowing me to keep my pinkie finger. I had grown fond of it. I do not have much to add beyond what my cohorts had already stated. What little I have come to know about Monk Nikolai aside to his marriage and devotion to his wife, Ms. Pru, is that is was above board in his reproach. From my viewpoint, he chose to grapple and subdue versus harm the dwarf Ironbane. It was Ironbane and his handling of the situation that spewed pure evil and brought the Monk and all of us to your doorstep.
Upon seeing the horrors of this cultist and his dynamically fluid morals execute a newly found friend before his wife's eyes...unleashed a terrible feeling deep within me which grew instantaneously into an unconscious reaction; I casted Prismatic Spray attempting to cover IronBane within the spray's cone. As I was hoping to persuade Ironbane with a colorful attitude adjustment alas, I got his companions instead."
Tali, casts a look over her should and says, "Perhaps they are still in line?"
As Tali finishes up her verbal offering for the Monk's defense and support, Tali curtseys again before Lord Gargul, and backs away allowing others to come forth.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Wednesday November 24th, 2021 9:19:55 PM
Pressi was going to remain silent, but Prudence began to kick herself before too long.
"Look, sometimes it's just remembering that a lot against one can do a lot of damage, and the rest is just luck and hindsight... and a group being so bloodthirsty that they won't even give someone a chance to Life Breath away. Who does that, really?
"If I had chosen a different spell, if Nick had fallen back, if we fired first, if we used the environment better... at the end of the day, it's just making the best choices you can, and learning for... literally the next one, I guess."
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:24:18 PM
"Oh, of course, Succotash. Detective Arrin Icehammer, she is the one who brought to us Nikolas and Prudence." Murphy is glad his friend corrected this mistake in his memory.
A Frown Forms [DM Jerry] Wednesday November 24th, 2021 11:38:10 PM
Gargul's eyes follow each petitioner as they speak...until Kezzem, a worshipper of his, decides to attempt to be funny. His eyes harden as he stare at Kezzem and a frown forms on his face.
He does not respond to any of the comments. He just stares at Kezzem. His upper arms actually begin to shake as it appears that rage is growing behind those eyes.
He stands and grows in size until his head almost touches the top of the place of judgment.
Gimp dives for cover behind the throne.
Those waiting in line look on in fear some crying out in alarm.
Gargul's voice booms causing the place of judgment to shake and a large crack in the foundation to form shooting out from the throne.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY?!!"
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 d20+26=28 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 1:03:12 AM
"Sorry, Lord Gargul, I'm used to everyone just ignoring the stupid stuff I say," says Kezzem. "What I meant to say was that 'Nikolai died bravely fending off a bunch of barbaric dwarves when their leader didn't want to answer our questions about some evil cultists' and then stop talking."
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 26 = 28.
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 d20+26=43 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 1:05:24 AM
Going to use a Hero Point to reroll that Diplomacy check.
Diplomacy: 1d20 + 26 = 43.
Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 36 Tch 33 Ffted 31 HP 144/144 CMD 46/48(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Thursday November 25th, 2021 1:38:34 AM
Since Nikolai is dead, he didn't worry much about Gargul's anger, especially since it would not be directed at him. On the other hand, he was moved at how these new friends stuck up for him, knowing so little of Pru and himself.
Before Gargul lets fly lightning bolts, or whatever vaporizes mortals, Nikolai steps forward and bows. "Lord Gargul. I do believe you know me and my wife Prudence, although when we last met it was Prudence that you had the Grace to bring back to life. You also know that Floy brought me back once before when we, the loyal members of the Mailed Fist, broke tradition and fought Knight Commander Neutronus to stop his madness.
As Agents of the Mailed Fist, we always sought diplomacy first, usually to no avail, of course, but you know us well in that respect. This case is no different. Despite the mad dwarf's evil disregard for life, I knew he had information we needed. Even when he attacked us, my goal was to simply pin him and incapacitate him, thus gaining a bargaining advantage against his followers.
Unfortunately, I was unaware of my new friend's capabilities to pop out of a jam on a copper and found myself grappling Ironbane with his demented cohorts surrounding me.
I make no excuses. As a Knight Commander, I accept the miscalculation and the burden that has caused. I most certainly apologize to my friends and my wife.
Alas, I had thought to pass on the Mailed Fist Leadership to others and retire to a farm to raise a family but Evil in the Wold just keeps calling me back to action, and I will keep fighting this Evil if you allow it," Nikolai finishes and bows again before stepping back a few steps.
Hobie (Nick T) HP 208/198 AC 38 Touch 24 Flat 30 CMD 44 Hero Points 6 Prepared Spells Thursday November 25th, 2021 2:50:53 AM
Hobie bows before Gargul, staring straight at the ground as he speaks.
"Everything my friends say is true. Nikolai is good and honorable. If you were to give him a second chance he would certainly use it for the good of the wold. Certainly."
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Thursday November 25th, 2021 4:48:12 AM "Lord Gargul, you know my friend here, Kezzem is, well Kezzem. Loyal, brave, heroic, and well, not 100% right in the head. Please forgive him for his foolishness, I don't believe it's all his fault, I come to realize that, though I love him dearly, and would gladly give my life in exchange for his, his brain doesn't work like a normal person's. It's what makes Kezzem, Kezzem. Even though he doesn't always think before he speaks, or acts, for that matter, his heart is always in the right place, and I would be remiss if I didn't say that I wouldn't have him any other way."
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells d20+26=35 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 4:53:15 AM
Rolled an aid another diplomacy check. Rolled 35
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 d20+31=47 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 2:51:37 PM
"Please, Lord Gargul, forgive Kezzem," Murphy says, dropping to one knee. "He has a silly tongue, yet a good heart. What he said did not show proper decorum, and was flippant. His tongue may at times be ill-governed. Yet he is not malicious, only at times childish in speech. Perhaps lay some small charge on him as a corrective, yet let not your wrath rise further against him, we beg of you. Despite how he just erred, we know in his heart he highly regards you. You have power and wisdom beyond ken." =========== Diplomacy: 47
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Thursday November 25th, 2021 3:15:15 PM
Pru takes a few deep breaths, trying to get her tears under control. She lets her companions handle the etiquette question, comforting herself with the thought that if Kezzem messes this up, she can always turn him into a chicken and roast him on a spit.
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) d20+24=35 ; Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:19:31 PM
Pressi almost rolls her eyes. "Ok, not to pile on but the last time we were here, I was even more flippant and you gave me a hug. I think we all need to take a deep breath and remember that it's just death. It's only weird if we make it weird."
Pressi took in a deep breath. "Speaking along Kezzem's hinted at point, there's... something else. The information we were seeking... It leads us to a giant compound and to a guy named Flamescorn who's working to bring back the old gods. And I'm not prepared to promise that you won't see us again in a couple of months. These are troubling times... from a mortal perspective, of course. I just feel that you also need to know."
(Diplomacy 35)
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Thursday November 25th, 2021 9:43:14 PM Tact Kezzem, Tact!
Tali curtseys before Lord Gargul, stating, "My Lord, Kezzem has no filter, nor tact...and thinks to break the silence with humor...his humor. Most of the Humbles know he is not Right in the head, but everyone deserves a chance, Lord."
Tali curtseys again, before Lord Gargul, and then hovers back into her spot.
Without Hesitancy [DM Jerry] Thursday November 25th, 2021 10:51:00 PM
Gargul shakes himself from staring a hole through Kezzem and rises. He returns to his throne his size reducing so that he fits in the chair and sits his face neutral.
"ALMOST EVERY TIME I AM PETTIONED BY ADVENTURERS TO RAISE SOMEONE LOST IN COMBAT, THERE IS SOMEONE AT FAULT. SOMEONE THAT WAS SELFISH. SOMEONE THAT WAS A COWARD. THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE AND I COMMEND YOU FOR THAT.
"THEREFORE, WITHOUT HESITANCY, I GRANT THE RAISING OF NIKOLAI KOMONOV."
Nikolai feels something like a static charge that starts as hit feet and ends at his head. He grows solid and is alive.
"BREATHE SON."
He then looks at Kezzem once more.
"COME MY PALADIN. APPROACH ME."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Friday November 26th, 2021 12:02:27 AM
Kezzem hesitantly steps forward.
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Friday November 26th, 2021 10:42:59 AM
Succotash wants to step forward with his friend, but isn't sure that a show of solidarity is wise or not. Finally he decides to throw cation to the wind and steps forward, standing at Kezzem's right side. As he does so he says, "Lord Gargul, Kezzem, like the rest of my companions here, is more than a friend, he is a brother! Whatever fate befalls him, I will stand by his side! I ask for mercy, for my friend, as well as, forgiveness for my act of solidarity." Succotash than stands in silence, awaiting his and Kezzem's fate.
Prudence Komonov (Kathy) Friday November 26th, 2021 2:24:59 PM
Pru, having just gotten her tears under control, starts crying again, this time with joy and relief. She moves to embrace her newly revived husband.
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Friday November 26th, 2021 3:47:26 PM
Being brought back from the dead is an amazing experience. Though he barely knows him, Murphy's mouth spreads into a wide grin at seeing Nikolai resolidify... and having Gargul refer to Kezzem as 'my paladin.'
He gives Pressi a big hug and whispers, "Thanks for doing the same for me a few years ago."
Then he widens his arms and pulls in Hobie. "Well said, Hobbs." Then he reaches up and gently pulls Tali down from her hovering above. "Yup, Tali, everybody deserves a chance."
Then he awaits what may come from the Lord's conversation with the Kezz'm.
Tali (JPWard) -- Tali(JonPaul) AC:38 (T:34, FF:32), CMD:42, Saves:(F:15/R:17/W:19), HP:121/121 Friday November 26th, 2021 7:50:58 PM My Paladin
Tali whispers, "Lord Gargul said, "MY PALADIN"" to Kezzem!
Tali appreciates the group hug!
Such Loyalty [DM Jerry] Friday November 26th, 2021 10:10:33 PM
As Succotash moves forward to join Kezzem, Gargul looks at him.
"SELDOM HAVE I SEEN SUCH LOYALTY. I, HOWEVER, WILL SPEAK PRIVATELY WITH MY PALADIN."
A light gray barrier arises around Gargul and Kezzem. You can see their shapes, but not see what they are saying.
After a couple of minutes, the barrier fades.
Gargul says, "YOU ARE FREE TO GO. I WISH YOU WELL." He turns to the line and motions to Gimp to bring the next person forward.
Gimp says, "If you concentrate on where you want to go, you'll move in that direction."
Our heroes begin to rise into the air and journey back to where they were when the Resurrection spell was cast.
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Nikolai (JonathanT) AC 36 Tch 33 Ffted 31 HP 144/144 CMD 46/48(Grapple/Trip/Disarm) Saturday November 27th, 2021 12:59:06 AM
Nikolai, always grateful for the boon of second-life, something that the common laborer does not have, not that the common laborer does not deserve it, rushes to his new wife and gives her a tender hug.
It would be proper to thank Gargul personally as well, but at the moment the god seems busy with something else.
Succotash (Jeremy) AC 31/16/29 CMD 23 HP 129/129 Valerie AC 40/14(16)/35(34) CMD 41(33) HP 151(127)/151(127) (33 temp) Spells Saturday November 27th, 2021 10:15:04 AM "Thank you lord. Hopefully we won't have to meet again until it's time for our final rests. I thank you for returning our friend to us, and not smitting Kezzem."
As they fly away, and return home, Succotash asks Kezzem, "What did Lord Gargul say to you?"
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Saturday November 27th, 2021 1:08:57 PM
Once hugs and general rejoicing are taken care of, Murphy says, "Welcome back, Nikolai. I think we all would like a chance to get to know you and Prudence better."
"Succotash, as Lord Gargul chose a private audience, I think we ought not press Kezzem to tell us the content of their conversation. Maybe give him some time to process it. Which may be weeks, or minutes."
Kezzem (BrianW) - AC 41/21/36; HP 248/248 + 12; Rumpus AC 33/16/27; HP 101/101 + 16 Saturday November 27th, 2021 2:21:37 PM
Kezzem is unusually quiet. "Can we go home now?" is all he says.
Murphy (KimMc) Halfling AC 43/T22/F39 CMB 25 CMD 46 HP 196+9/196+9 Monday November 29th, 2021 3:44:55 AM
"Sure, buddy," Murphy replies to Kezzem.
Once back home, Murphy visits the shrine of Gargul at the corner of the compound where several shrines are grouped, and leaves there the insignia he designed with the oak tree carving, and the words in halfling, 'I travel through trees.' "A thank offering to you, Lord Gargul, for restoring the life of our new friend, Nikolai."
Pressi (Melvin) - AC 26 (31), HP 144+2, CMD 26 (28); Harper AC 31 (36), HP 102, CMD 30 (35) Monday November 29th, 2021 8:49:44 AM
Pressi waits for Gargul to address what she just said. "Whatever. I made my report, dotted my eyes. It's on him, now."
Pressi straightened up. "Nikolai, welcome back. Before we go forward, let me introduce you to a little technique I call 'Not Standing Still while People Hit You.' It's served me well 70 percent of the time."
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