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Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika rolls her eyes and walks away from the conversation.

She approaches Eugeni and quietly whispers in his ear in Aklo, "Remember Delvahine? Never trust a fiend. Go Blast him. When you're ready, I'll give you some more luck."

If Eugeni is willing to work with her, Jeevika gives him a bit of luck.

Bit of Luck is a spell-like ability, so there is no indication that Jeevika is doing anything besides putting a hand on Eugeni's shoulder or briefly tapping his own hand. Plus, going by the map, they're out of the fiend's sight?

As a reminder, Bit of Luck lets you roll twice on every d20 for a turn and always take the better result.


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:

Sabretoothed Ryli pins her ears back and backs into a crouch when she hears Jeevika whisper. She begins the complex series of growls and snarls to bring in an ally from the Wheel.


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

::"I understand what you are saying, but I regret to inform you that I can not trust you. Demons are not known for their honesty, and frankly your kind disgust me. I would rather see you ended than in the Abyss. I apologize to disappoint you, but hopefully this will not hurt too much."::

Casting a spell, Eugeni sends four spiked orbs of force into the demon.

Casting an empowered dazing battering blast with an arcane point for CL.

Touch attacks (roll #1): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 151d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 161d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30
Touch attacks (roll #2): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 221d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 251d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 121d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

To-hits: 22, 25, 25, 30

Confirm crit #1&2: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 221d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20 22 to confirm

Damages: 5d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 4, 4, 3, 4) + 10 = 315d6 + 10 ⇒ (5, 2, 5, 4, 3) + 10 = 295d6 + 10 ⇒ (3, 4, 6, 3, 1) + 10 = 275d6 + 10 ⇒ (6, 4, 6, 3, 1) + 10 = 30

22 to hit for 46
25 to hit for 43
25 to hit for 40
30 to hit for 45 (poss crit, 22 to confirm)

Extra crit damage: 5d6 + 10 ⇒ (4, 1, 1, 1, 2) + 10 = 19

So if 22 confirms, 73 damage for the last one instead of 45.

He needs a DC 23 Will save or dazed for three rounds.


Will: 1d20 + 21 ⇒ (15) + 21 = 36


So I have Surprise Standard Actions from Jeevika, Ryli, and Eugeni. If Zoli has anything, please post as such, otherwise, we move to initiatives.


HP 148, Luck 20, Panache 6, AC 48 (T 28, F 34) CMD 40 | F+18 R+28 W+19 (+5 6/day charmed life, +2 vs fear)| evasion, improved + uncanny dodge, reroll (save 1/day + any 1/scene) | Per+27 | Init+12

Zoli charges the massive, corpulent demon, shouting "So long, demon, in the name of the Highlady of Righteous Anger!"

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Baern’s Breath+charge: 1d20 + 30 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 30 + 2 = 34 (13 BAB +8 DEX +1 size +1 enhance +5 w.training +2 w.focus)
Damage+holy (plus 8 bleed): 1d4 + 18 + 2d6 + 13 ⇒ (2) + 18 + (1, 6) + 13 = 40 (+8 DEX +1 enhancement +5 w.training +4 w.spec; +13 precise)

If attacked:

Lion bodyguard: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (1) + 15 = 16
Lion bodyguard: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (19) + 15 = 34
Lion bodyguard: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 32

parry-size: 1d20 + 30 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 30 - 4 = 44
riposte: 1d20 + 30 ⇒ (7) + 30 = 37
Damage+good hope: 1d4 + 18 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 18 + 13 = 35

Tracking:

AC 37
HP 121/121
Luck 15/20
Panache 5/5
Charmed Life 5/5
Luck o’ the Scene 1/1
Lessons of Chaldira 1/1
False Life 1/1

Lion's HP 60/60

Active effects
Communal Air Walk
Freedom of Movement


Party Init: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Demon Init: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16

You guys will cut this down, Zoli alone can’t miss except on a 1.

The group takes the Demon off his guard, and after a barrage of spell and blade, cut him down! It falls lifeless to the ground, a dark ichor flowing from its wounds.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika visibly relaxes after Zoli carves up the demon like an Andoran Thanksgiving turkey.

"I apologize if I was acting irrationally. I have a very low opinion of fiends; let's just say that Treerazer has spilled Kailani blood in the past. They also seemed to love torturing my daughters throughout their lives."

Jeevika is aware that everyone certainly recalls Eugeni's murder at the hands of the Scribbler's fiend and the collective torture that they suffered because of Delvahine, but she opts not to say anything specific out of respect; there is no need to rub salt on raw wounds.

The Holy Vindicator collects herself and inspects the statue room for anything of interest.

Perception - Statue Room: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (14) + 20 = 34

When finished, she advances through the hall and inspects the door she stumbles upon for signs of danger.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (18) + 20 = 38

If there is nothing to worry about, then Jeevika opens it.


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:

Ryli cancels her spell before it completes, seeing that the demon was dead before she was able to complete it. She growls in understanding and pads into the next room to be ready for what lay beyond the door the fiend had been guarding.

Perception: 1d20 + 29 - 4 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 29 - 4 + 5 = 45


A close examination of the statues reveals looks of surprise, anger, and fear on their faces. Tapping on them reveals that they seem to be hollow.

The door does not appear warded or trapped in any way.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika opens the door.


Silver beams support a domed ceiling covered in polished darkwood panels inlaid with spiky glyphs. Most of the chamber’s floor ripples in an immense, forty-foot-diameter pool of deep blue liquid. Flashes of lightning and gouts of flame dance along its surface, punctuated by thunderclaps, hisses, and cacophonous shrieks. Vague shapes writhe in the currents below the pool’s surface.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika gulps. Remembering that sinister portal in the Crypts of Envy, she decides to call the smartest person in the Rangers for assistance.

"...Mr. Silva? Would you kindly join me in this room? I need you and your big brain to analyze what appears to be a magic jacuzzi of Evil!" Jeevika yells back in a very Setsunan (Setsunese?) manner.


HP 148, Luck 20, Panache 6, AC 48 (T 28, F 34) CMD 40 | F+18 R+28 W+19 (+5 6/day charmed life, +2 vs fear)| evasion, improved + uncanny dodge, reroll (save 1/day + any 1/scene) | Per+27 | Init+12

Zoli walks in, unable to contain her curiosity.

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k.arcana+luck+tears: 1d20 + 14 + 2 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 14 + 2 + 5 = 31

Will+luck: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 15 + 2 = 29


Zoli:
The waters of the pool are infused with raw magic, and that they could possibly be used to repair or recharge magic items.

As you enter and look around, you quickly feel somewhat disoriented.


HP 148, Luck 20, Panache 6, AC 48 (T 28, F 34) CMD 40 | F+18 R+28 W+19 (+5 6/day charmed life, +2 vs fear)| evasion, improved + uncanny dodge, reroll (save 1/day + any 1/scene) | Per+27 | Init+12

Looking around with jaw open, Zoli says, "These waters are amazing. They're almost like pools of raw, liquid magic. I suspect that they they could be used to repair or recharge magic items.

"Also...I feel a little...funny."


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

"Perhaps we should just leave it be..." says Jeevika hesitantly.

If Zoli allows it, Jeevika helps her spiritual aunt leave the room and stays with her until the smaller woman recovers.

Jeevika eventually returns to the adventurers from another time.

"We have explored the rest of this chamber. Sadly, we did not encounter your friends... alive at least. We did find a room of statues. Given that transmutation is the specialty of this wing, they might be there, but given their hollowness, I cannot speak with much certainty..."


At Jeevika’s mention of statues of humanoids, Elthariel looks hopefully to Lorthan and Gadgorin, ”Then...maybe...maybe there is hope!?!? Maybe they have been made into statues by magic and it can be reversed!”

Lorthan looks uneasy, but nods at the elf’s hope.

Gadgorin, more morose than earlier, says, ”Can ya take us to ‘em, lass? Best we be seein’ fed ourselves.”


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika nods and leads the adventurers to the statue room.

"Just to be clear about earlier, if you tap them, the statues appear to be literally hollow. That concerns me."


The trio follows you through the wing, looking at their surroundings warily. They look at the unconscious wizard apprehensively, but continue on behind Jeevika. The pause at the sight of the dead demon, and Gadgorin nods appreciatively at your handiwork.

Elthariel begins moving statue to statue, studying he faces intently. After looking at them all, she says ”He...they’re not here.”

Lorthan taps a claw against the head of one, also noting the hollow sound. He ponders a moment, then says ”Everyone step back.”

He whirls his twin-bladed weapon around, and brings one end through the torso of one at an angle. The top half falls away, and revealing that inside is a brittle, leathery corpse! He steps back and studies it. He then growls through clenched teeth ”These men were murdered by being covered with liquid gold! This...this evil...never have I seen such barbarism!”


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika winces and shudders at the revelation.

"I... am a loss for words," she finally mumbles after taking a moment to collect herself. The Holy Vindicator turns her attention to the metal mage. "Our plan is to interrogate this ghoul for information; he is the only one who might know anything about Karzoug or your friends. The mephits were rather unhelpful when we spoke with them, and I doubt that demon (?) was ever going to be honest with us."

Jeevika takes a moment to bind the metal mage.

"Off all the times to leave my rope at the embassy," she grumbles under her breath. If no one else has any rope, Jeevika cuts off the mage's sleeves and uses them as an alternative. Whatever the case, she binds the mage's arms behind his back.

Since the metal mage's library appears to be the only place with anything of value, Jeevika searches it.

Perception: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (12) + 20 = 32

Jeevika pauses before she starts.

"Grandmother, you might want to go secure Kallie. By my estimate, she has been alone for half an hour or more."

I am aware that Jeeves' minute long buffs probably expire during this time. Since it seems like we cleared the wing of threats, Jeevika is going to relax a little.


Gadgorin walks up and offfers some manacles to Jeevika. ”’Ere ye be, lass. These ‘ere are o’ ‘ighest quality. An’ I kin promise ye, this is fine dwarven make,” he says while shooting Zoli a scathing look.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika happily takes the manacles and carefully inspects them. She is very impressed with what she sees.

"Thank you! These are excellent quality," Jeevika compliments sincerely. She smiles slightly and adds, "My Vince liked dealing with Dwarven goods. They were very profitable for his shop. A lot of my anniversary gifts from him are Dwarven make. He would always joked how they would last much longer than him..."

She uses them to bind the metal mage's arms behind his back and then begins to search the goon's workspace for anything of interest.


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

Eugeni follows the others through the rooms, seemingly lost in thought.

I'm gonna be busy leading up to my move, guys. I might go some days without checking posts until after then.


The research books scattered around this room are worth a total of 10,000 gp. They detail various experiments and partial notes on the conundrum of transmuting lead into gold. They provide a +5 circumstance bonus on all Knowledge (arcana) and Knowledge (religion) checks made regarding transmutation and constructs. A character who spends several hours reading through these books discovers notes and descriptions of the solution the Lords of Greed hit upon to protect Karzoug from the fall of Thassilon. By building a runewell larger than any before, Karzoug could place himself in stasis between realities, suspended between Golarion and a hostile plane called Leng. Once the dust settled, the plan was for one of Karzoug’s apprentices to release him. The details of this process are not recorded in the books—the wizards of runeforge were focused only on aiding in the runewell’s construction, not what came after it was completed.

Also present here are Ordikon’s spellbooks; a wizard who examines these finds them to be particularly unusual in that many of the notes and formulae within are redundant. Spells generally take up twice as much room as they need to in these books, as if the wizard who recorded them had a habit of repeating himself in various ways without realizing it.


As Jeevika and Eugeni begin the onerous process of flipping through tomes, Lorthan looks to his companions and nods his head. Elthariel solemnly nods back, and the two look expectantly to Gadgorin. He grumbles something under his breath, to which Elthariel says ”Gadgorin! It is the right thing to do! Otherwise would create too much turmoil!”

”I know what yer sayin’ lass! Dun mean I ‘ave ta like it!” he bellows.

Lorthan rolls his eyes. Elthariel steps forward as Gadgorin folds his arms across his chest. ”Sir. Ladies. We owe you our lives. It is a debt we cannot ever hope to repay. And, seeing as our reintroduction into this world proves problematic in a multitude of ways, we have all discussed it and agreed,” she casts a sidelong glance to the still frustrated dwarf, ”That instead, we would give up our family names, and pledge ourselves to your service.”

She and Lorthan kneel, followed a moment after by a grumbling Gadgorin. ”If you would have us,” Lorthan says, ”We would join your order and aid you in whatever ways we can.”

Gadgorin sighs, ”Aye, we offer ye our services. It’s tha least we kin do get freein’ us from a lifetime o’ gulpin’ water.”


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:

Ryli nods her large, toothy head with a rumbling purr at Jeevika's suggestion. The giant cat form vanishes into a cloud, which speeds away through the complex.

After several minutes while Jeevika, Zoli and Eugeni are going over the tomes of lore within the Wing of Greed, Ryli returns with Kallie in a sling.

She sits in a corner, quietly nursing her foal, as the others continue to explore and catalogue the treasures. She mainly watches the metal-skinned wizard closely, since he appears to be the remaining threat in the wing.

When Gadgorin and his companions show up with their offer, her eyes go wide. "That's very gracious of you. Our allies have grown few of late."

She studies the dragon man as she rises to her hooves. "Hello, I think you and I missed the introductions. I'm Ryli, an Eldrunai, as it turns out. Who are you, and how did you come to be part dragon? By birth, or by some strange magic?"


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

Eugeni takes a break from his studying when he hears the others pledge their service. "That is excellent news. The Rangers can always use more help keeping Varisia safe from threats. The work will also help to give you purpose in this new time and occupy your minds."


HP 148, Luck 20, Panache 6, AC 48 (T 28, F 34) CMD 40 | F+18 R+28 W+19 (+5 6/day charmed life, +2 vs fear)| evasion, improved + uncanny dodge, reroll (save 1/day + any 1/scene) | Per+27 | Init+12

"Thank you, we won't turn you down! The world today is in dire need of heroes. Even," she winks at Gadgorin, "heroes who don't know good craftsdwarfship when they see it."


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Before she gets deep into her studies, Jeevika heals herself as close to full health as possible.

Align Weapon for Cure Moderate: 2d8 + 10 ⇒ (1, 5) + 10 = 16 * 1.5 = 24

By the way, Jelani, since we completed this wing, we now have access to Blood Money again.

Jeevika discovers a rather interesting spell buried in the notes.

"I feel like I have seen this spell before... Sometimes, before they casted spells, both of my girls had this curious habit of biting their outer hands around the area where the thumb and index finger meet. They could use the bleeding wound to power the spell in place of material components. Given Karzoug's experiments with this Leng dimension, maybe Setsu and Atty could unknowingly tap into his magic when they Dreamed. I know that there is not any direct evidence like names of Outer Gods and Great Old Ones, but Leng fits so neatly into the Elder Mythos. Even if she was originally lying, Setsuna might not have been entirely wrong that she and Karzoug both tapped into very similar wells. Perhaps not to the same degrees, but just enough..." she whispers to Eugeni in Aklo.

Jeevika rubs her chin in thought.

She continues in the same language, "This spell is perhaps the most valuable thing that we have discovered here. For some supposed Vaults of Greed, this wing has been surprisingly sparse of treasure. The Crypts were more plentiful in terms of valuable goods. Rather strange considering how loaded Mokmurian was."

When Elthariel and her comrades pledge their service to the Rangers (complete with kneeling!), Jeevika perks up and smiles.

"We would be honored if you would join us. As Grandmother said, we could always use more allies, especially powerful ones of your caliber."

Seeing Zoli teasing Gadgorin while Ryli speaks with Lorthan, Jeevika trots over to Elthariel and kneels next to her sister elf.

"I will do whatever I can to help you and your friends adjust," she speaks in their native tongue. "I understand your pain. My Vince past away very recently. I loved him with all my heart. Our daughter Setsuna was murdered by the lich who resided in the Gluttony area. That monster also killed Ryli in her previous life. As you might have guessed, she was once a grandparent of mine. A grandfather specifically. Even if Ryli eventually returns, dying is usually very traumatizing for both her and any loved ones who witness it. She always needs time to adjust to the change. I am fighting Karzoug in their memory."

If Elthariel allows it, Jeevika gently takes her hands in her own.

"Our Houses have been allies for generations. Centuries. Millenia. I look forward to working with you, Elthariel."


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

Eugeni listens about the spell, nodding. He replies in Aklo, "That does sound exceedingly useful. I will have to copy it into my own grimoire as soon as possible."


Lorthan kneels, and even so, his head is only slightly below Ryli’s. ”Lorthan Ashscale, at your service, ma’am. Regarding my bloodline, my mother and her husband were captured and tortured by a red dragon they had hunted in my time. Months later, my mother returned to their village, barely alive, with me in her arms. She died shortly after returning...I never knew her directly. The village raised me, and Gavin was my only true friend there. I swore an oath to see revenge against that beast. An oath, it would seem, that I shall never fulfill...”

Gadgorin clearly begins to become, but seeing the wink Zoli shoots his way, he arcs an eyebrow before letting out a belly laugh! ”Ach! I get ye now, lass! Ye’ve been yankin’ me crank! Hahaha! A good one too, ye ‘ad me goin’ thar fer a few!” he says loudly as he wrangles Zoli into a headlock and tussles her hair.

Elthariel curtsies demurely, ”My thanks, Lady Kailani. If you don’t mind my asking, how fares things with the remaining elves here? Have our numbers grown?”


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:
DM Thron wrote:

Lorthan kneels, and even so, his head is only slightly below Ryli’s. ”Lorthan Ashscale, at your service, ma’am. Regarding my bloodline, my mother and her husband were captured and tortured by a red dragon they had hunted in my time. Months later, my mother returned to their village, barely alive, with me in her arms. She died shortly after returning...I never knew her directly. The village raised me, and Gavin was my only true friend there. I swore an oath to see revenge against that beast. An oath, it would seem, that I shall never fulfill...”

Ryli reaches out and places a hand on the dragon-kin's shoulder. "Don't distress yourself too much. You've done one thing: you've outlived the beast. Surviving --

outlasting -- is a form of revenge in and of itself. Just think: it's dust now, while you will see new sunsets, forests, mountains, and rivers. You live, free to enjoy your renewed life without concerning yourself about your foe. Try to find satisfaction in that."

She smiles warmly, hoping that her words cheer Lorthan, or set his mind on the path toward peace.

She excuses herself, trots over to Eugeni, and whispers, "Uh, Eugeni, dragons don't live for three thousand years, do they?"


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

Eugeni thinks for a moment before whispering back, "I believe it is possible for dragonkind to live several thousand years. How common it is for the creatures to live so long is debatable...the chromatic varieties in particular are rather violent."


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

"Going by census data, our numbers have increased significantly in the last 3,500 years. I am actually running our quarter century census for Varisia, so I speak with some authority on the matter," Jeevika says with a wink. "Kyonin is quite stable nowadays. The borders are fairly secure. The only truly pressing domestic concern we have is Treerazer, but he is... contained as far as I know. Otherwise, all is generally well. As such, Her Majesty has been focusing on strengthening our position on the world stage, and she has proven to be a very capable leader. Economically, things have never been better. Her Majesty authorized the construction of the international and interracial trade city of Greengold, and to put it lightly, the place prints money."

Jeevika ponders something.

"How should I address you? Queen Telandia is an Edasseril, so technically, you might be royalty? Protocol probably dictates that I refer to you as Your Highness. However, given the circumstances..."


”An Edasseril holds the crown?” she says, stunned by the wave of information. ”And, Kyonin is reformed? Have, have our people returned from Sovyrian? And...what is a Treerazer?”

At mention of how to address her, Elthariel shakes her head, ”No, no. My name, rank, and titles are gone. Call me by something mundane, if you would. I cannot be responsible for any political turmoil to our people.”


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:

Ryli sucks air in through her teeth and looks over worriedly at Lorthan. If he looks her way, she puts on a forced smile and gives him a thumbs up.

Bluff: 1d20 - 1 - 4 ⇒ (16) - 1 - 4 = 11
Ryli is a terrible liar... :-D

Suddenly deciding to change the subject away from the possibility of a three-thousand-year-old dragon somewhere in the world, she pulls back the swaddling cloths from her foal.

"Everyone, this is Kallie Silversun. My --" she turns her head to look at Eugeni, Jeevika and Zoli -- "well, our, I suppose, filly. She's growing fast. I think she'll be ready to walk in a few days."


The mage made of metal groans and sits up, his hands still bound behind his back, and his eyes begin to flutter open. As they come into focus, he regards the oddball assortment of people around him.

”Fleshlings. Inferiors like all the others. Good only for interrupting my work. My precious work...”


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika smiles and nods, "Indeed! That was why I called you 'Your Highness' earlier. It was a reflex. I am currently Her Majesty's Ambassador to Varisia. Granted, all that title has amounted to is running the regional census and partying with the Mierani elves when I visited their forest."

Jeevika giggles.

"Kyonin has been reformed as a nation. Was that not the case in your day? Curious! I thought you introduced yourself as a Ranger of our nation...

"As for the return from Sovyrian, I believe so? I will have to consult with Eugeni or my superiors about specifics, but I recall reviewing census data and seeing a big spike in our total population about two thousand years ago. That would be about 1500 years since you ventured here?"

Jeevika becomes a bit more serious when she addresses the final subject.

"He was not around in your time? Interesting. Anyway, Treerazer is a very powerful demon who once occupied some of our ancestral lands, though I am uncertain if he is a full Demon Lord. He was chased to the southern area of the nation and successfully contained. That said, no monarch has been willing to sacrifice the hundreds of lives that will likely be necessary to slay Treerazer for good, so we have been stuck in a centuries long cold war with him."

Jeevika nods at Elthariel's request.

"Does Elthariel work? I am fine with just Jeevika. Lady Kailani is my mother!"

She glances back at the books and the unconscious metal mage.

"I suppose I should let you know the plan. After we interrogate Ordikon (?) over there, we will likely investigate Sloth just to cover our bases. Truth be told, I am unsure of how sane he is. There was a glint of madness in his eyes, and according to Mr. Silva, the scribbles in his books are truly something strange. However, he was also lucid enough to ally with Vraxeris for a time against the residents of Envy, which requires some level of rational thought."


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:
DM Thron wrote:

The mage made of metal groans and sits up, his hands still bound behind his back, and his eyes begin to flutter open. As they come into focus, he regards the oddball assortment of people around him.

”Fleshlings. Inferiors like all the others. Good only for interrupting my work. My precious work...”

Ryli draws away from the mage when he awakes, holding her foal in a protective manner. The corners or her mouth turn down as she listens to him.

"I am sorry we disrupted your work. But it seems as though you have had thousands of years in which to pursue it. Perhaps a break is in order?"


”Order. Order? Alkali, Alkaline, Transition, Post-Transition, Metalloids, Lanthanides, Actinides, and then...” he looks to Ryli with disgust, ”Nonmetals. Halogens, Noble Gases. As if a gas could be any form of Noble. No structure. No form other than one imposed upon it. As nebulous as Flesh.”

He spits at your hooves as if trying to rid his palate of the taste of the word.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

lol, missed those two posts above my previous one.

"Let's start with something simple, Ordikon," Jeevika says as she shifts gears and slowly stalks over to the metal mage. "How do we activate the central Runeforge?"


Ordikon looks Jeevika in the eyes before laughing cynically. ”You think me mad? My Master has spoken to me in whispers and callings. His return hastens. And you seek to empower yourself in a futile attempt at resistance. I shall tell you not. His secrets, and mine, are ours and ours alone now that I have rid myself of the intrusions of the inferior mystics reliant on needs of the flesh. My work, when complete, shall be greatly appreciated by Karzoug, and when he returns he will reward me as none before ever have!”


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Jeevika turns to Eugeni.

"Mr. Silva, could you kindly see if there is a Suggestion or Dominate Person spell in that collection of spellbooks that we procured from the Crypts?" Jeevika inquires in Common. "It appears that Ordikon will not be speaking to us willingly."


Jeevika Kailani wrote:

Jeevika smiles and nods, "Indeed! That was why I called you 'Your Highness' earlier. It was a reflex. I am currently Her Majesty's Ambassador to Varisia. Granted, all that title has amounted to is running the regional census and partying with the Mierani elves when I visited their forest."

Jeevika giggles.

"Kyonin has been reformed as a nation. Was that not the case in your day? Curious! I thought you introduced yourself as a Ranger of our nation...

"As for the return from Sovyrian, I believe so? I will have to consult with Eugeni or my superiors about specifics, but I recall reviewing census data and seeing a big spike in our total population about two thousand years ago. That would be about 1500 years since you ventured here?"

Jeevika becomes a bit more serious when she addresses the final subject.

"He was not around in your time? Interesting. Anyway, Treerazer is a very powerful demon who once occupied some of our ancestral lands, though I am uncertain if he is a full Demon Lord. He was chased to the southern area of the nation and successfully contained. That said, no monarch has been willing to sacrifice the hundreds of lives that will likely be necessary to slay Treerazer for good, so we have been stuck in a centuries long cold war with him."

Jeevika nods at Elthariel's request.

"Does Elthariel work? I am fine with just Jeevika. Lady Kailani is my mother!"

She glances back at the books and the unconscious metal mage.

"I suppose I should let you know the plan. After we interrogate Ordikon (?) over there, we will likely investigate Sloth just to cover our bases. Truth be told, I am unsure of how sane he is. There was a glint of madness in his eyes, and according to Mr. Silva, the scribbles in his books are truly something strange. However, he was also lucid enough to ally with Vraxeris for a time against the residents of Envy, which requires some level of rational thought."

In response to this earlier, as I did not have my world guide with me.

”I am a Ranger. I am a descendant of one of the elves chosen to stay behind and guard the aiudara for our kin’s return. We had almost given up hope...but...but they’ve returned...” Elthariel says in disbelief. ”And no, this demon did not plague is in my time.”


Female Centaur Reincarnated Druid | HP 157/157 | AC: 32 (18 Tch, 27 Ff) | CMB: +23, CMD: 45 | F: +16, R: +17, W: +22| Init: +10 | Perc: +35 Buffs:

A burst of babyish giggles issues from the bundle in Ryli's arms. She smiles at the incongruity of the metal mage's threats and the innocent laughter at simply being alive.

"No, sir. I think you will not be of any value to Karzoug, should he awake. Except, perhaps, for raw materials to be smelted down for coinage."

She shakes her head sadly. "You disdain flesh, but what has metal brought you? Do you know warmth? The reassuring touch of a loved one? If you had a mother, do you remember her warm embrace? What does metal do but remain cold and hard?"


HP: 155/155; Resevoir 18/19 Permanent Buffs: arcane sight, see invis., freedom of movement (ring) Daily Spells: Current Buffs:
Stats:
AC 35, T 15, FF 29; 50% miss chance Fort +15, Ref +16, Will +17; CMD 26; Perception +17

"Yes, quite." Eugeni looks for a dominate person spell. "Though I am not sure that our 'friend' here is even a humanoid..." he muses as he flips through tomes.

I can prepare it whenever we rest/prepare next. If he's not a humanoid we might need other options though.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Huh. I was under the impression that Eugeni had Quick Study.

"Then let's take some time to catch our breaths. Unless his will is broken, I doubt that our esteemed host here will be saying anything. Well, anything that would not sound like a villainous monologue from one of Zoli's plays."

Any objections with fast forwarding until Eugeni has his spell ready?


If that’s what y’all wanna do.


Female Elf Cleric (Herald Caller) of Shelyn 10/Holy Vindicator 8 | HP: 173/173 | AC: 43, Touch: 23, FF: 43| CMD 43 | Fort: +20, Reflex: +12, Will: +25 (+2 vs. enchantment; +4 vs. mind-affecting effects) | Init: +5 | Perception: +20 | Buffs: MoP, LB, MV x2, GMW, WW, Eaglesoul, WotS (Summer), Vindicator's Shield

Not sure what else we can really do. Moreover, I think Eugeni also wanted to rest to prepare a new selection of spells for Sloth.

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