The repair teams have patched the rift beneath the Muckmouth. They discovered that the tapestry itself is generating massive amounts of necromantic energy around the rifts. The Muckmouth is secured!
GMs, the Muckmouth Secured condition on Page 10 is now in effect!
As the agents explore the cavern, they keep an extra watchful eye out for danger. Both Yelek and Pai see movement in the northeast corner of the cavern. Coming into the light, the creatures turn, light reflecting in their otherwise dirk eyes. They let out a loud hiss and start to move.
***ROUND 1***
Danicka
Mhazruk
Haro
Pai
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chokers
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Yelek
Arin
Combat ensues! Bold may act.
Aid unlocked!:
The party gains one free use of the Aid Token’s Burst of Healing benefit that the party may activate at their discretion.
The repair teams have patched the rift at the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment. The nightmare is over, and Korada’s faithful now lend us their aid! The Temple is secured!
GMs, the Temple Secured condition on page 11 is in effect!
The repair teams have patched the rift at Round Mountain. Be on the lookout! Before closing the rift, the team glimpsed a mysterious sailing vessel lurking in the Astral Plane. Round Mountain is secured!
In addition, the repair teams have patched the rift at Slave Mountain. Many slaves are now free, and they have pledged their aid! Slave Mountain is also secured!
GMs, the Round Mountain Secured (page 10) and Slave Mountain Secured (page 11) conditions are both in effect.
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
"All right. Here we go." Pai mutters to herself as she patters into position and assesses the situation. (Looks like a double move to get line of sight.) What she sees is unlike anything she has ever seen before. "What the...heck are they?"
Knowledge (Arcana/Nature):1d20 + 12 ⇒ (17) + 12 = 29If that isn't the right type let me know.
"Can't say I am too worried about what they are but rather if they are flammable. Let's test it out shall we?" Rook says moving up and downing an extract of Targeted Bomb Admixture.
Our new allies on the patchwork plane have granted the repair teams access to the rift, and it is repaired. These allies can help in the coming battles. The Patchwork Allies are secured!
GMs, the Patchwork Allies Secured condition on page 11 is in effect!
Danicka enacts a spell and light illuminates the area.
Mhazruk advances on the enemy as he tries to discern their identity.
Spoiler:
Rook believes the creatures to be chokers.
Haro moves up, but keeps in the pack. Bot.
Pai moves up, wondering aloud what these creatures are.
The cavern dwellers do not give the agents much time to think about it. They descend on the group! With unnatural speed, the things dart toward Rook. Nasty claws and teeth seem ready to sink into the half orc.
***ROUND 1***
Danicka
Mhazruk
Haro
Pai
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chokers
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Yelek
Arin
Party up! Bold may act. Yelek and Arin post action for round 1. Danicka, Rook, Haro and Pai for round 2.
Round Mountain unlock:
At the beginning of one encounter, agents may activate this benefit to increase their land speed by 10 feet for the duration of the encounter
Temple Unlock:
Once during the adventure, agents may activate this benefit to instantaneously cure every PC of the following conditions: fatigued, shaken, sickened, dazed, and staggered.
Slave Mountain Unlock:
At the beginning of one encounter, agents may can activate this benefit to gain a number of temporary hit points equal to 3 × their APL (minimum 6 temporary hit points); these last until the end of the encounter.
"These might be chokers...and they seem to have taken a liking to me." Rook says taking a defensive step back before unleashing his bomb at one of the enemies.
Bomb:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26 Fire Damage:2d6 + 8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 5) + 8 + 5 = 24No Splash due to Admixture.
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
Round 2
"Chokers?! That doesn't sound good!" Pai fires a blast of electric energy at the monster farthest to the right and takes some steps back to the group so maybe it won't target her. Maybe, right?
Electric blast vs. Touch AC:1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 112d6 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5, 6) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 16 Includes Point Blank Shot and Elemental Overflow
Male Gnome Oracle 10 | HP 73/73 | AC26 T15 FF24 | CMB +5, CMD 19 | F+4 R+5 W+8; +2 v fear/despair; +2 v lang effects/spells | Init+6 | Low-light vision | Perc+13, SM+1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 8/8; 2nd 7/7; 3rd 7/7; 4th 6/6; 5th 4/4 | arcane bond [_] | mnemonic vestment [_] | arcane mark [_], comprehend languages [_], message [_], read magic [_] | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Energy Body (rounds) 10/10 | Combat Healer [_] | Delay Affliction 2/2 | Eternal Hope [_] | Active conditions: None
Arin moves up into the crowd to get a good look at the creatures. He mutters some ugly, guttural sounding abyssal and a small orb of wind flies at the chokers, bursting into a sphere of sound that covers the lower two.
[move] 20' [standard] cast Sound Burst, 10' radius envelops the lower two chokers Sonic damage:1d8 ⇒ 4
Aram Zey stands once more before the tapestry, a renewed light in his sunken eyes. “The Hao Jin Tapestry is stable at last. While you were performing your duties, I have reached a better understanding of the chaos you faced. The tapestry is still in dire condition. Lacking Hao Jin’s own magic, the tapestry has been using small pieces of departing souls to maintain itself over the centuries. This mechanism is depleting the tapestry’s water sources and spawning undead horrors. However, thanks to you, we have time to search for a more permanent fix. For now, get some rest, and—”
The former Master of Spells staggers back as a three-foot tear down the center of the fabric gouts sudden flame. Pathfinder agents flock around him, scrambling to assess the damage. A vein pops out on his forehead, and he yells sharply, “Pathfinders! What have you done?” He cuts himself short, taking a deep breath and muttering to himself, “Keep it together. Don’t take it out on the agents.” Frowning, he returns his gaze to the tapestry, his eyes darting wildly across its surface. When he speaks again, his voice is low and determined, “This new rift is no accident. Something is attacking the tapestry from the Astral Plane. Damage of this magnitude must have spawned hundreds more undead. Quickly, re-enter the demiplane and fend off the invaders!”
The party is able to overcome the chokers. The ratfolk eagerly lead the team to the Pagoda of the Rat. This seven-story structure is the ratfolk's stronghold and seat of power at the center of Round Mountain. The party is greeted by Krella, the leader of the ratfolk. She is grateful for their aid in helping to secure Round Mountain and provides the your repair team with detailed directions to the Astral rift nearby.
Krella speaks in a whisper,“While we wait for the repair team, I must caution you. We ratfolk have many eyes and ears in the tapestry. Your old enemies, the Aspis Consortium, have poisoned many of the tapestry’s people against you, but I sense that something far more sinister lurks just out of reach. Someone—or something—is at work in the tapestry, and has taken great effort to remain hidden. I fear that this is just the beginning of our trouble.”
The group is called to leave the tapestry by Aram Zey. He addresses the gathered agents (see above).
Zey calls the party to defend the tapestry. Invaders from the Astral Plane pour in through the rift while undead continue to spawn from the tears of the tapestry.
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
"Oooh! I really don't like undead! But I also really want them to end! But also if the Astral...people?...are the instigators, maybe we deal with them first so they don't send more undead? I don't know..." Pai's voice goes all high-pitched and whiny with anxiety over the prospect of fighting hordes of undead. Oooooh! I wish I wasn't such a scaredy-cat!
Female Druid (wild whisperer) 2, Wizard (exploiter wizard) 2 | HP: 20/20, Temp HP: 0/0 | AC 11 (T 11, FF 10) | CMB: +2 CMD: 13 | F:+3* R:+1 W:+8 | Init +1 | Perc +7 (+2 beside Prickles), SM +3*, Diplomacy +1, WE +2 | Speed 30 ft. | Spells: D1st: 3/3, W1st: 3/3 | Arcane Reservoir 5/5, Inspiration 5/5, Miracle Worker 1/1, Pearl of Power 1/1, Tireless Logic 1/1, Volatile Conduit 1/1 | Active Conditions: Prickles (Defend Danicka)
Danicka stammers and stutters for a while, unsure which is the greater evil. Trusting Arin's judgement, she nods. "R-r-right! They might be behind this..."
The agents gather their wits andonce again plunge into the tapestry ready to head off the invading army from the astral plane.
A gaping hole mars the sky of the tapestry. Beyond the rift, dozens of strange vessels float in the Astral Plane, crawling with invaders.
Every surface of the tapestry realm stretches and tears as it tries to repair itself, creating more rifts in a slow but devastating chain
reaction. The vessels deploy invaders to wreak havoc as the demiplane disintegrates.
The group sees a group of large humanoids emerging to threaten ancient ruins in a desert. The agents zero in for the attack!
As a horde of towering humanoids approaches, Aram Zey’s voice booms. “Pathfinders, these giants may be simpleminded, but our allies can’t outwit them without your help. Get out there and teach them a lesson.”
***ROUND 1***
Mhazruk
Yelek
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ogre red
ogre blue
ogre green
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Pai
Arin
Danicka
Prickles
Haro
The astral ogres howl and advance. Two ogres close in on Mharzuk while one charges at Yelek, swinging its great club wildly. The savage misses the deft nagaji!
***ROUND 1***
Mhazruk
Yelek
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ogre red
ogre blue
ogre green
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Pai
Arin
Danicka
Prickles
Haro
Party Up, bold may act. Rookand Yelek can post action for round 2.
Female Druid (wild whisperer) 2, Wizard (exploiter wizard) 2 | HP: 20/20, Temp HP: 0/0 | AC 11 (T 11, FF 10) | CMB: +2 CMD: 13 | F:+3* R:+1 W:+8 | Init +1 | Perc +7 (+2 beside Prickles), SM +3*, Diplomacy +1, WE +2 | Speed 30 ft. | Spells: D1st: 3/3, W1st: 3/3 | Arcane Reservoir 5/5, Inspiration 5/5, Miracle Worker 1/1, Pearl of Power 1/1, Tireless Logic 1/1, Volatile Conduit 1/1 | Active Conditions: Prickles (Defend Danicka)
Danicka's eyes widen at the sight of the big brutes. She takes a single step forward (five foot step), being careful to stay out of their reach. Then she waves her broom around and stammers out an arcane phrase, causing a blast of rainbow colours to engulf the red ogre. Colour spray, DC 16 Will negates (she spent 1 arcane reservoir point to increase the DC by +1).
Male Thuvian Desert Dog (wolf) Animal Companion | HP: 31/31 | AC 17 (T13, FF 14) | CMB: +5 CMD: 17 | F:+7 R:+7 W:+2 | Init +2 | Perc +5 (+7 adjacent to Danicka) | Speed 50 ft. | Combat Reflexes: 4/4, Active Conditions: None
Prickles moves up alongside his mistress and snarls menacingly.
He's on defend. If anyone attempts to attack Danicka, (that Prickles can reach), he uses an attack of opportunity to attempt to increase their AC with his bodyguard ability. He can do this up to four times this round. Rolls are in a spoiler below in case they are needed.
Male Gnome Oracle 10 | HP 73/73 | AC26 T15 FF24 | CMB +5, CMD 19 | F+4 R+5 W+8; +2 v fear/despair; +2 v lang effects/spells | Init+6 | Low-light vision | Perc+13, SM+1 | Speed 20ft | Spells: 1st 8/8; 2nd 7/7; 3rd 7/7; 4th 6/6; 5th 4/4 | arcane bond [_] | mnemonic vestment [_] | arcane mark [_], comprehend languages [_], message [_], read magic [_] | Channel Positive Energy 6/6 | Energy Body (rounds) 10/10 | Combat Healer [_] | Delay Affliction 2/2 | Eternal Hope [_] | Active conditions: None
The little gnome quietly glides behind the front-liners, just enough to get into range of the far two ogres. After another guttural abyssal incantation a little orb of sound flies towards them, bursting into a seemingly self-contained cacophony that nobody else can hear.
[move] 10' [standard] Cast sound burst Sonic damage vs. blue/green:1d8 ⇒ 3 DC17 fortitude for blue and green or stunned for 1 round
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
"Whoa they're big." Pai's voice, breathy from awe at the sheer size of these ogres, is faint enough that likely no one hears it. She darts around a column of rock and lets off a sizeable blast of softly crackling electric energy at the ogre that is farthest to the east.
Electric blast vs. Touch AC:1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 222d6 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 1) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 10 Includes Point Blank Shot and Elemental Overflow.
"Whoa! You big buggers are going to get a face full of fire if you don't back down. Not that I care either way...ya pests." Rook taunts as he throws more bombs while moving back.
The bomb sails through the air towards the green ogre providing a prime radius to splash onto the blue ogre.
Pai unleashes an electric burst at one of the orges. Arcing white energy cascades over the ogre, singing its flesh. Is there a save of half on that attack?
Arin lets forth a booming wave at the other ogres. The wave hits but they shake off the effects fairly quickly.
Danicka releases a burst of magical energy. A colorful rainbow of colors coalesce and wash over the orgre. The brute drops his club and stares at the pretty lights...Danikcak, the Ogres have reach so casting that spell will trigger an AOO. You can cast defensively, in which case I need a concentration check. Or you can cast and risk the attack. Or you can change your action. I assume you did not realize that square was thretened.
Haro tries to maneuver behind the ogre! Ogre will get an AOO IF Danicka's spell does not go off this round. If that happens, I will allow you to change your action.
ROUND 2
Rook lobs another bomb, catching the ogre in the chest, the bomb explodes, catching the ogres compatriot in the flames.
Yelek up!
***ROUND 2***
Mhazruk
Yelek
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ogre red (-10) stunned, blinded (2/4)
ogre blue (-15)
ogre green (-15)
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Pai
Arin
Danicka
Prickles
Haro
the curtain:
WILL v DC 16:1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 how long?:1d4 ⇒ 4
FORT v DC 17:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 FORT v DC 17:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
GM Brew wrote:
Pai unleashes an electric burst at one of the orges. Arcing white energy cascades over the ogre, singing its flesh. Is there a save of half on that attack?
Female Druid (wild whisperer) 2, Wizard (exploiter wizard) 2 | HP: 20/20, Temp HP: 0/0 | AC 11 (T 11, FF 10) | CMB: +2 CMD: 13 | F:+3* R:+1 W:+8 | Init +1 | Perc +7 (+2 beside Prickles), SM +3*, Diplomacy +1, WE +2 | Speed 30 ft. | Spells: D1st: 3/3, W1st: 3/3 | Arcane Reservoir 5/5, Inspiration 5/5, Miracle Worker 1/1, Pearl of Power 1/1, Tireless Logic 1/1, Volatile Conduit 1/1 | Active Conditions: Prickles (Defend Danicka)
The ogres have 15 ft reach? Or 10 ft reach? She assumed they only had 10 which is why she is 15 ft. away. But if they can reach she'll instead cast defensively. Thanks.
The ogres have 10 foot reach that I believe would cover Danicka's position on the map. Using this for reference. I am by no means an expert, so if you disagree let me know! Also, I figured you would be aware of the reach issue and was trying to avoid so you may post an alternative action if you wish. I am going to resolve round as if the spell did not go off but willing to retcon depending on your action.
@Haro looks like Danicka's spell did not go off, so your movement will provoke. You may report or, if you are able, roll for acrobatics to avoid.
Yelek's enlarged form swings at the attacking ogre, but his attack is shrugged off by the hulking ogre. I believe Yelek moved Round 1 but will use roll for attack of opportunity against green ogre below.
The ogres atatck!
The ogre red retuns Yelek's attack with a swing of its greatclub. The brute barely misses the enlarged nagaji.
Another oger green lumbers forward, taking a swing at Yelek. The enlarged blodrageer strikes first, taking advantage of his position. He damages the brute, but it fights on. The ogre misses his swing, no doubt thrown off by Yelek's rebuff.
The last ogre blue steps forward and attacks Mhazruk. The ogre smashes the alchemist hard in the shoulder. The blow rocks the half orc, nearly laying him flat!
***ROUND 2***
Mhazruk (-25)
Yelek
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ogre red (-10)
ogre blue (-15)
ogre green (-23)
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Pai
Arin
Danicka
Prickles
Haro
Party up. Bold may act. Need an acrobatics check from Haro, new action for round 1 or accepting an AOO.
Female Druid (wild whisperer) 2, Wizard (exploiter wizard) 2 | HP: 20/20, Temp HP: 0/0 | AC 11 (T 11, FF 10) | CMB: +2 CMD: 13 | F:+3* R:+1 W:+8 | Init +1 | Perc +7 (+2 beside Prickles), SM +3*, Diplomacy +1, WE +2 | Speed 30 ft. | Spells: D1st: 3/3, W1st: 3/3 | Arcane Reservoir 5/5, Inspiration 5/5, Miracle Worker 1/1, Pearl of Power 1/1, Tireless Logic 1/1, Volatile Conduit 1/1 | Active Conditions: Prickles (Defend Danicka)
GM:
Nope, looks like you're right. The diagram's straight forward. I forgot that large creatures mess up distance on the four diagonals, reaching 15 ft. in those corners even if they only have 10 ft. reach. No worries.
Danicka takes a careful step back, scurrying away from the reach of the ogre. She chants a few words and waves her broom at the red ogre. "Stop!" she squeaks meekly. She'll use a point from her reservoir to increase the DC by 1.
Daze. DC 15 Will save or he's dazed 1 round (only works on humanoids with 4HD or less)
Danicka calls forth her wild magic and creates a brilliant flash right before the ogre's eyes. The ogre blinks for a minute but is able to shake off whatever effect her spell may have had.
Reposted action for round 1 for Danicka, bold still acts.
Male Thuvian Desert Dog (wolf) Animal Companion | HP: 31/31 | AC 17 (T13, FF 14) | CMB: +5 CMD: 17 | F:+7 R:+7 W:+2 | Init +2 | Perc +5 (+7 adjacent to Danicka) | Speed 50 ft. | Combat Reflexes: 4/4, Active Conditions: None
Prickles follows his mewling pet, staying right by her side.
He's on defend. If anyone attempts to attack Danicka, (that Prickles can reach), he uses an attack of opportunity to attempt to increase their AC with his bodyguard ability. He can do this up to four times this round. Rolls are in a spoiler below in case they are needed.
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
Upon seeing an ogre smash Rook, nervous babble tumbles from Pai's lips. "Ooooh man. That's not good. Oh gosh oh gosh. Okay. Okay." Not knowing what else to do, she sends another blast of electrical energy at the red ogre.
Electric blast vs. Touch AC:1d20 + 8 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 1 + 1 = 282d6 + 2 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4, 3) + 2 + 1 + 2 = 12 Includes Point Blank Shot and Elemental Overflow
Holy smokes. That guy had to have smoking dice, lol.
"I think I offended them...no...pretty sure I offended them." Rook says coughing up some red fluids as his insides start to stitch together again.
Can't let them hit me like that again.
He steps back and quickly prepares another bomb.
Bomb:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9Might not hit even against touch. Will roll miss square just in case. Fire Damage:2d6 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (5, 2) + 8 + 2 = 17 Miss?:1d8 ⇒ 7Lands in bottom right of blue ogre square splashing on him. Splash Damage: 14 Fire (DC 17 Reflex to Half)
Pai lets forth another blast of arcing electricity at the rampaging ogre. She singes the beast but good but he is still in the fight...and mad!
Arin, seeing Rook badly damaged, lends divine aid to the alchemist.
Danicka also draws forth divine positive energy to heal Rook. Prickles watches for enemy attacks.
Haro attempts to avoid the orge's swipe as he tries to get behind the ogre line. He flips over the ogre's strike and lands behind the brute. The foxy monk attacks it with his Sansetsukon. Haro strikes true, nearly felling the angry giantkin.
Rook withdraws from the reach of the ogre, taking a cautious step back and lofts another bomb. It misses the mark, but the bomb goes off near one of the ogre, burning it badly.
Yelek rages and strikes the red ogre. It falls in a bloody heap.
The remaining ogres attack!
Seeing the giant lizard take down one of their own, the giants attack Yelek. They both hit, bludgeoning the bloodrager. Yelek takes 23 damage.
The ogres, badly injured, are then easily overpowered by the agents.
Out of combat! Time to heal up and move on. Post actions and we will be moving to take on some undead tomorrow.
Female CG Gnome Kineticist 9 | HP 13/129 | NL dmg: 27 | AC 23*+2, T 17*, FF 17+2 | CMB +6, CMD 20 | Fort +16, Ref +14, Will +6* | Init +7 | Perception +15, Sense Motive +2 | Speed 20ft | Burn: 3/9 | | IB: 0/1 | Active conditions: T-shirt re-roll used, Env. Winds (25% miss chance), Water Shroud
Assessing her teammates' damage, Pai calls out, chattering like a squirrel: "Does anyone need healing potions? I mean, after wands and spells and stuff, but seriously, we should heal up before we go fight the..." Here she pauses for a moment to gulp, and continues with a brief, slight quaver in her voice. "...undead, over there, or whatever. Yeah. Haha! Okay, what've we got here?" She busies herself with her pack, hoping no one noticed her timidity. A thought occurs to her: Hey, if Danicka can do it, so can I. Right? Right. Of course. Heh hehhh.
Pai is willing to share 4 potions of Cure Light Wounds if anyone needs them.
