Variel's Reign of Winter

Game Master Neltji

"So miss Silverman, do you wish to get flight from Lara or shall I transport you with me now? Helgash, over here." Baub says. He will wait until Helgash gets up to him and dimension door both of them down to the fog. "Cynehelm, stating the obvious, but drop a bomb down there before we go in."

I'm not sure on the action sequence - can't I both get the Flight spell, and then the Dimension Door?

Also Variel, if I get Flight, do I have enough movement to reach those attacking the doors?

I thought obscuring mist had to center on the spellcaster?

Sorry, Baub: Helgash is in the courtyard because I didn't want to assume you had more teleportation available when I botted him.

Cynehelm shakes his head, "Unfortunately, even an acolyte of the Dawnflower runs out of fireballs, Baub. My next-best option requires a more - intimate - approach. I would travel with you if you can take me. Miss Frostborn, have you fire remaining? Baub, if you can get me within 15' of the door, that would be very helpful."

Duardlara replies, "As a matter of fact, I do, but then I cannot cast the flight on Greta. I will come with you - after one more fireball. Jetro's not in any danger, right?"

Assuming Jetro won't be included in the blast, Duardlara centers a fireball where she believes the door to be, then links hands with the others.

Reflex DC 18 half: 9d6 + 1 ⇒ (5, 5, 5, 1, 4, 1, 5, 1, 2) + 1 = 30

Depending on where we land, Cynehelm will be using an intensified burning hands on the door this round or next.

As an afterthought, Duardlara says, "Someone should work on keeping that spellcaster busy. They probably have put protective magic on the warriors, too. Our work is never done."

who is the dude off to my right? Looking at the tower we are on, I’m standing next to a lady (assume Greta) and there is a fellow 15’ to the right. The only one in the courtyard I saw was Jetro. Baub and Lara are about 30-40’ apart so i don’t see how you can do both, at least not in one round. I have a ton of temp HPs so I’m going in after the bomb drops of course.

My error on Helgash, I failed to update the map. On the other, I'm not sure what both things you are referring to. Duardlara should be able to drop a fireball and move to your location. Cynehelm will move to your location and, depending on placement after the teleport, cast a spell after arrival. All depending on your capacity - if you can't take everyone, leave Duardlara on the tower. The fly spell would have to be at a later round if she's casting fireball, as she stated in the post.

Well, if no Fly is cast on Greta, then both she and Helgash will be happy with the Dimension Door :D Is that the case?

I gotcha, Lara fireball move to Baub, Helgash, Greta, and Lara come along for the DD. Then actions on the ground as they happen.

If you can take Cynehelm, his available magic is shorter range. Duardlara will catch up if she can't come along.

"Close it in, I can take three others!" Baub calls out and ports as soon as three others get to him (he will land just south-east of the fog as close to the door as he can see).

Duardlara ushers Cynehelm to join the others as she casts her fireball and hustles to the stairs.

I have retconned the move I made for Helgash when I botted him, placing him adjacent to Baub on the tower. I have likewise moved Cynehelm to Baub's reach for DD.

As he reaches the other three, Cynehelm says, "Before you rush in, allow me to introduce us as a Sarenite should to a foe."

When they hit the ground, he will turn to orient himself to face the door and cast an intensified burning hands. He's used his move action, so he cannot approach close than Baub's placement.

Burning Hands, Reflex DC 16 half, fire damage: 10d4 + 20 ⇒ (3, 1, 3, 3, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4, 1) + 20 = 47

Correct on the obscuring mist being personal but she has a trick up her sleeve (or shirt in this case)

Duarldara casts fireball hitting the 2 barbarians again

reflex 2d20 ⇒ (16, 8) = 24+6 each
first takes nothing from fire resistance while the second takes 10

Baub then teleports Greta, Helgash, Cynehelm and himself to the thick of the fighting where Cynehelm readied a burning hands to add to the damage that they were doing at range.

reflex 2d20 ⇒ (9, 7) = 16+6 each

Both of the barbarians fail and drop to the ground unconscious and aflame. However you can now see another set that was waiting on the other side of the gatehouse! These do not look like they have adamantine weapons though.

what about the barbarian I cursed? He would be at -4 to all of his saves. Not that it apparently matters.

Baub steps out of the fog and hits the caster with an empowered boneshaker spell using metamagic adept. "Let's see if we can make you dance my dear lady."

Boneshaker DC21 FOR: 12d6 + 24 ⇒ (3, 6, 6, 6, 3, 2, 4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 1) + 24 = 74

Bloodline Arcana raised DC by 1. If she makes the save she takes half damage. If she fails she takes full damage and I can move her 5'.

One minute Baub as you teleported them in so we still have Greta and Helgash, Manos and Jetro to go before we get back to you.

Sorry, just doing my evening rounds.

Manos is lost? Where would he be now?

"Out of the way!" - Greta growls at the woman, swinging hard and viciously.

Greatsword, Vital Strike: 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (10) + 17 = 27
Damage if it hits: 4d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 2, 3, 6) + 17 = 32

Guys, help me out here - it seems only Greta is wounded now? (Below MAX HP-5, that is) She will heal 5, let me know if anyone else is wounded. If yes, Helgash may use a Swift LoH before attacking.

"You would do well to surrender" - Helgash nods at the woman caster, weapon firmly in hand - "You will not be given such option by anyone else here"

He will ready an attack if she attempts to move or cast. If I cannot ready for those two actions, I will go with a 'ready to attack if she moves' (let me see her 5' step away from Greta :P)

I thought we topped everyone off after the siege tower/wyvern battle, so that might be correct, regarding injuries.

Using two hasted double moves, I think Manos would have had 48 squares of movement available. By my calculation, it would take him 28 to reach the door at the base of the tower, so he would have had another twenty squares of movement once he reached the bottom of the tower. You should be in the mix next round if you wish. I think the haste runs our after this round, though.

I'm not sure if Jetro has a different plan, but if he wants to close to shooting distance from the new barbarians and the spellcaster, a second round of haste should allow him to have a sight line past the north side of the fog by now. I think he might have missed a round of movement.

That is my plan

What I meant was that, by this time, you should be in position. We've already had two rounds of action since we spotted the barbarians in the courtyard.

Greta slashes into the sorceress leaving her unsteady on her feet. Thank you false life spell.

Manos and Jetro to go.

Jetro keeps running!Done

Manos likewise moves at a double pace to get around the cloud so he can have a firing lane. The sorceress tries to 5 step away but finds that Greta moves back with her. Resolved to still cast a spell she has to concentrate to do so.

lightning bolt concentration check 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30 DC 21

lightning bolt on Greta, Manos, and Baub 10d6 ⇒ (1, 6, 5, 3, 4, 6, 1, 6, 3, 2) = 37 reflex DC 18 for half

The barbarians move up to attack Greta an swing their +1 bastard swords at her.

power rage attack 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (5) + 16 - 3 = 18 for 1d10 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 23

power rage attack 1d20 + 16 - 3 ⇒ (13) + 16 - 3 = 26 for 1d10 + 5 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 6 + 2 = 17

Good guys up!

Variel, I think you forgot Helgash's readied action?

As the sorceress tries to move away, Helgash swings his weapon.

Bardiche: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27
Damage if it hits: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (6) + 15 = 21

Let me know if that hits before I post Greta's actions?

Nope I did not forget was waiting for you to make your attack after her 5ft step. Greta would follow her normally but Helgash would get his ready attack in as she stepped back.

Jetro moves up

But did she die? :D

Why move up Jetro? We are down there...

Sorry I had to look up some rules and stats Helgash. It seems that even with a reach weapon I can still claim cover from your readied action. As such Helgash just missed the sorceress. If you find a rule contrary please let me know as then you would drop her and thus no lightning bolt.

Hmmm, but why cover? I had a clear attack line at her when I declared my readied action. She was 2 squares north of me. The action takes place as she leaves that square, so no cover, right?

Sounds good I thought Greta was in the way. The sorceress steps back and takes a brutal blow killing her before the lightning bolt goes off!

Duardlara double-moves across the courtyard, hearing Helgash's challenge and a gurgling scream cut short. Someday, one of those is going to listen to him and he's not going to know what to do...

I believe haste has expired, so I moved her normal movement speed. If that's incorrect, she's gone one move and will be close enough to target barbarians next round - either way, the obscuring mist prevents her from doing anything useful this round.

Manos hustles up besides Baub and takes a shot at the nearest Barbarian.

crossbow: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
damage?: 1d8 ⇒ 6

"Out of the garden and into the icebox!" He mutters. "And everything is still trying to kill me."

Greta took 17 points of damage, and now heals 5.

"So this is your plan? Yo face me head on?!" - she snarls at the barbarians - "You are indeed fools!"

She will takje a 5' step N, to where the caster was, and attack the one in front of her.

Greatsword +1: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (6) + 13 = 19
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (4, 1) + 17 = 22

Greatsword +1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (6, 4) + 17 = 27

Maybe this hits if they are raging? :P

Helgash steps forward, and attacks the second one - "Do you not see the error of your ways? Do you not see what has become of your allies on this assault? Crumbling all around you?"

Bardiche: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (5) + 13 = 18
Damage if it hits: 1d10 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

Manos moves closer and takes a shot at the barbarians assaulting Greta. However his aim is off and the shot goes wide. Helgash moves up to help out as well but his bardiche deflects off the armor the barbarians are wearing. Greta swings mightily twice but only her second blow connects. It is a solid blow but the barbarian remains there taunting her.

Cynehelm and Baub to go.

Cynehelm considers. He's out of range for burning hands and he's out of fireballs. Hmmm.

Gesturing, the priest prays for Sarenrae to rebuke these foolish attackers without killing them, then focuses the power of the sun to strike them with sudden force.

Ranged Touch Attack, northern barbarian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14 Versus Touch AC
Nonlethal damage, admonishing ray: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (1, 6, 4, 5) + 4 = 20

Ranged Touch Attack, southern barbarian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23 Versus Touch AC
Nonlethal damage, admonishing ray: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 6, 1, 6) + 4 = 21

Ranged Touch Attack, northern barbarian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13 Versus Touch AC
Nonlethal damage, admonishing ray: 4d6 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3, 4, 6) + 4 = 21

Baub moves to the west to get a better view of the barbarians and then points at the southern barbarian sending a ray of pale blue at the man. (Ray of enfeeblement DC 19)

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 111d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 STR

Cynehelm manages to hit the barbarian with 2 of the 3 rays causing the barbarian to heave with pain even though no outward sign appears that he is injured. Baub. Tries to target one with a ray as well but the ray veers off just enough as to,harmlessly pass overhead.

The barbarians then set upon Greta in earnest for delaying their ability to enter the fortress.

Bastard sword power attack 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (20) + 14 + 2 - 3 = 33 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21
Threat confirm Bastard sword power attack 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (4) + 14 + 2 - 3 = 17 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Secondary Bastard sword power attack 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 3 - 5 ⇒ (7) + 14 + 2 - 3 - 5 = 15 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Bastard sword power attack 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 14 + 2 - 3 = 15 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12
Secondary Bastard sword power attack 1d20 + 14 + 2 - 3 - 5 ⇒ (13) + 14 + 2 - 3 - 5 = 21 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

Good guys up.

Disgusted with himself for missing the ray, Baub draws on his empowerment rod and launches a series of magic missiles sure to hit their target (northern barbarian).

7d4 + 1d2 + 15 ⇒ (4, 4, 1, 4, 4, 1, 3) + (2) + 15 = 38

Duardlara continues moving toward the melee. One move action done.

How do the barbarians look, healthwise? Do either of them appear to be on their last legs?

Jetro steps up and fires two arrows at the nasty in from of Wolf woman
Shock longbow,PBS,PS,Precise,DA: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 261d8 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17
Shock: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Shock longbow,PBS,PS,Precise,DA: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 231d8 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Shock: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Greta manages to avoid most of the attacks but one - "You have to do much more than that" - she growls back, swinging once, twice.

Not sure how many are up.

Greatsword +1: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (5) + 16 = 21
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 3) + 17 = 21

Greatsword +1: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Damage if it hits: 2d6 + 17 ⇒ (1, 4) + 17 = 22

Greta heals 5 from Life Link. 69-21+5+10=63

Helgash moves closer to lay a hand on Greta's shoulder - "Fight on!"

Casting Cure Moderate Wounds on Greta: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (1, 5) + 4 = 10

He still threats with the Bardiche ;)

HP: 73-5=68

To state the rest of her action, Duardlara casts detect magic on the attackers and their fallen allies, particularly on the spellcaster that Helgash cut down.

On her next round, she will probably move closer to inspect anything that yields interesting results.

One of barbarians falls from a barrage of magic, arrows and body blows. The other remains in good fighting form still able to take on Greta.

Duardlara you detect magic in the area (round 1).

Cynehelm and Manos still to go.

Any one want to bot them?

Which Barbarian is still up? There is one upside down so I assume he is the one who toppled. If so...

Manos uses his increased speed from his boots of springing and covers the distance between him and the barbarian facing Greta. He rolls past the barbarian coming to his feet to try and run the man through.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 28

attack: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 331d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 75d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 2, 6) = 25 plus debilitating injury -4 attack roll -6 vs Manos

Manos deftly flips past the barbarian and thrust his blade through his oppents back. The blade slices into the kidney causing great pain but the barbarian remains upright.

The barbarian presses the attack against Greta before stepping north to get out of flank.

Power attack 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (8) + 13 = 21 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14
Secondary attack 1d20 + 13 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 5 = 10 for 1d10 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

Good guys up

Duardlara continues to focus on the detected magic (round two) and will approach the detected enchantment (avoiding threatened areas as necessary).

The man not looking so well, Baub decides to save on a few spells for later and sends forth a standard magic missile. "It'll be interesting to see how this goes."

magic missile: 5d4 + 10 ⇒ (3, 2, 3, 2, 1) + 10 = 21

Lvl 4

+1 Dex
HP(5 level 2 con 1 favored)8
+1 Survival
+1 Craft-Bowyer
+1 Climb
+1 Bab
+1 Fort
Fighter feat:Weapon Specialization-Bows

Level 4
+1 Dex (Now at 18, boosts AC and a lot of skills)
HP +6 (5 +1 for Con)
Saves- Reflex now at +8 (level plus dex boost)
Skills: +1 acrobatics, +1 Bluff, +1 Climb, +1 Craft Clothing, +1 Diplomacy, +1 Disable Device, +1 Disguise (Finally taking it so class skill applies), + 1 Intimidate (Same), +1 Perception, +1 Sense Motive
Rogue Talent: Positioning Attack
Uncanny Dodge Ability

Beck I would go with the +1 to int for Sheelah. Add a headband of int and you can get away with most handle animal checks as its is now like a magical beast for intelligence and can follow verbal instructions.

As for the hp add to you current total as well.

Venja, the two resistances do not stack.

lol.. I was afraid not, but I had to ask... ;)

Hey Variel, as I leveled up I was wondering - when I built this character I wasn't too experienced with the Life Link mechanics, and how it would work on group healing etc.

Would you allow me to make some changes on my character regarding the initial build? I was planning on:

- Swapping my Con with Dex (ending up with Con14 and Dex12);
- Or perhaps drop Combat Reflexes and take Toughness;
- Or both :D

What do you think? Would any of these be acceptable?

With both changes, Helgash would of course not have as many AoOs (dropping from 3 to 1), but his hp would raise from 30 to 38. I think it would make me perhaps more useful - on the one hand the cushion for Life Link would be better, and I would also have more hp to wade into the first line - I think we may need another of us to take up that position more often that not.

What about the rest of the guys? What do you think?

sounds good to me if Variel will allow it..

Yeah, Helgash that is ok as I gave the others a chance to manipulate their characters a bit after a level of playing to get the right feel. From here on though you are stuck with what you choose.

Great, thanks Variel. So, leveling up:

Gained one level in Oracle
+1Will Save
+1BAB
5hp +1 from Con
Increased Stat: STR to 18
+1 lvl0 Oracle spell (Purify Food and Water)

Skills:
+1 Craft Weapon
+1 Diplomacy
+1 Knowledge (Religion)
+1 Heal
+1 Ride

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0At0_2fgahIlkdGUyZ3ZZZ1JsOEhCWm 4zai1WMHNUUkE&usp=drive_web#gid=3

new URL and link

thanks!

i dunno why i couldn't post last night, but it kept telling me that my posts could not be displayed.

thanks for botting me in wotr, even though i didn't get a hit off... =P

Happy Father's Day to any dads out there.

FYI I am out of town for the weekend so no posts likely after tonight till Sunday night.

Consensus to keep moving north then? If nothing by tonight will take silence as agreement and move on.

North!

yes, north!

North it is - apologies for the radio silence. I've got an exam tomorrow morning :/

sorry north works, although the corridor seems empty, so if nothing shows up, we go through the north door and check he hallway?

Yep

I think that after we finish this book that I will take a break from pathfinder for a while. This is a great group but I just need to recharge.

Sorry to hear that but I can understand. I will start slowly looking for a replacement character. Good luck.

aww... we'll miss ya, ya redneck you. lol j/k. now we need to recruit another beverly hillbilly.

will give it till tomorrow for everyone to post actions since this was midday update.

I'm going to be traveling - I'll be on the road Weds and Thurs, at a show Fri and Sat, then on the road again Sunday and MOnday - I'll be in hotels in the evening and have wifi in the room but unsure of their connection strength and speed. I will do my best to check in every day, but if I don't post in a reasonable amount of time, feel free to npc me please, VAriel

- Venja (and Maelchar)

Hey guys, I'm going camping this weekend, so I'll be back on monday morning! My peeps are being pretty straight forward. simply attacking once every round. Switched to scimitar since i'm not schillelaghed on my club this fight.

sorry got crazy busy wee I'll try post later tonight. Posting from phone

I lost a relative recently. I'll be driving to her funeral and I will very likely not be able to game for Friday, Saturday and part of Sunday.

I realize our GM ends up botting both Pakak and Xanxan half the time anyway as I've been terrible at getting in timely posts, but i thought I should give a headsup

Not a problem Xanxan. The care of family first. Pakak is going to make a heroic charge and Xanxan is going to inspect the lock then while Beck is dealing with Mierul.

Just letting you all know that I had a lurker PM me about replacing Jetro when the time comes, so I am working on a replacement ahead of time.

Apologies for the delay Variel, and thank you for the bot - last couple of days have been really busy with job hunting.

On a side note, I will be travelling tomorrow with the family, and until about midday Tuesday - internet access will be limited to phone, so posting will probably be irregular.

More than likely it will just be room searching and looting till we get tot the next fight anyways. Not to much for you to worry about till then. Thanks for the heads up and good luck on the job hunt.

Thanks man, if it follows through I may be looking at a really good professional opportunity.

It will hurt my gaming, but there is always a time when things need to get real ;)

And Variel, your games I would never drop. I appreciate too much the work you put into them, to keep them alive and wealthy, and the players engaged.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I appreciate that. I do try to keep the posts up every night once my girls are in bed just this week has been bad as my youngest has had a 102.5 temp for a couple days now and the doctors aren't sure what it is. Pneumonia, pertussis, ear infection are all possibilities still after 4 days of antibiotics.

sorry about being mostly absent a few days - I've been just super busy and after finishing book one of RotRL today with my home group, and running for 7 hours straight, I'm feeling a little PF'd out, so I will read up and reply if required a little later...

hope your little one feels better soon, Variel.

How did Nalfeshnekor go for you? Some groups have no problem others its almost a tpk if they don't keep the right equipment.

Little one is doing fine, just have to keep giving meds but she acts alright most of the time.

Well, Malfeshnikor or whatever his name is would have been a tpk if the oracle of life had failed his save vs charm and started healing the barghest instead of the party. They had some difficulty with him, but they prevailed in the end... it was a pretty awesome fight though.

The first time I ran the mod no one had any magic weapons to use on him. Made for a very long drawn out fight with 4 of the 6 unconscious.

Sorry 4 delay, but I had a supper busy day today... Will post tomorrow (Sunday)

I am so far behind now I'm not sure what's going on, but I'll try to jump in.

For Xanxan, that's just him spacing out. Trickier to handle for Pakak but I'll try.

Xanxan, you cleared out the aeir and with your help found a lot of gems in one of the rooms. Now people are trying to recoup before heading back down to get to the last ice portal.

Guys, I want to apologize for a crappy quality and rate of posting these last days - going into my 8th straight day of work today... Still will try and post later on.

Hey all quick ? For you.

When Jetro mentioned he would be leaving I had someone contact me about joining and replacing Jetro. I worked with them to create the beginnings of an arcane trickster. They PM'd Xanxan to make sure there there so o problems with 2 rogues.

The question I have then is do you believe that thereis enough front line firepower with Beck, Sheelah and Helgash with two rogues on the flank that I could leave and have the arcane trickster replace me?

If not then I would stay and be the silent muscle. The encounters would not change too much and I can handle the conversion.

I just hate stringing someone along.

I think we can deal with that. If xan and the New Guy are down, they could really benefit from a few teamwork feats like paired opportunist and a few others. Nimble moves like what Sheelah has so they can take 5' steps over difficult terrain to get flanks more easily.

I'm adding an art section for the cool things we find
the 3k of art we already found is stuck in the Gems section, if that's cool. Are there places where we can sell all this . . . stuff

As of right now no but 1/3 through the next book you will have a chance to sell stuff. Buying might still be an issue though which you will understand later.

If the person really jonsing to get in? If so I can bow out since I hate to have them be dissapointed after making their PC. I know that feeling of not being able to get in.

Can we also get the Scroll the witch had, as well as the ring and cauldron that are magical?

Got the list almost updated... just need to put in the costs for everything.
I'll prolly need to wait till tomorrow to do the numbers and stull

You can stay as it would be easier if I bow out so I don't have to worry about being a DMPC. I just don't want to leave a void in the front lines as Variel can tank with his spell selection.

The scroll was animate object, th ring was ring of protection +1 and the cauldron was a cauldron of overwhelming allies. 1/day by casting a summoning spell you summon d3 creatures of 1 spell level lower than what you cast.

Ex. Summon monster 3 to summon d3 ice elementals (which is a summon monster 2 creature) would generate another d3 ice elementals. Cost is 4500gp

The scroll of animate object was going to be used on an ice statue should Radosek ever have escaped. Primarily the ice dragon sculpture in the courtyard. Stupid web spell...

we got a set of 10 magic bolts a while ago. Guessing they may be like, +1 bolts is all? may be good to give to Venja, as she's the one one that uses an xbow?

and we giving Meirul's stuff back? May be better to have a traveling ally rather than a couple hundred gold

I thought we ate her.