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Apparently, a portion of Manaket's sewer system is under construction and has been left covered by only a few planks of wood since the Godsrain. After two weeks of wear, they're ready to collapse.
Akame, Argoni and Deroff () suddenly notice something odd with the sidewalk and step around some boards. Everyone else doesn't catch this in time.
With a crash, Miladistra, Johnny and Jun-Mei step on the rotting boards and drop 5 feet into a septic tank.
With a startled yelp, Johnny suddenly feels the ground give way. He grabs onto something, anything to keep from dropping into the smelly pool.
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Venture Captain Obo hands you one half of a set of Slates of Distant Letters. In the event you manage to disable any members of the Pure Legion, you can send Captain Rufah a message and she will come pick them up.
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The door is cracked open and an frazzled woman, who appears to be the leader of the group, answers the door.
"Finally, someone comes. I am Misgenia Rohzali." She introduces the other students to you ().
"I suppose thanks are in order, for being willing to do this. Sorry if we're not exactly good company right now, it's been a… hard few days." The young woman sniffs and wipes a cheek with her shawl before taking a deep breath to recompose herself. "I'm afraid we're not ready to leave just yet. We, well, we haven't finished packing. It's hard, you know, to know what to take when you know you're… you're probably never coming back."
Aymn has pure golden skin and solid red eyes, giving them the striking (and very noticeable) appearance of a golden statue set with rubies. Two additional sets of eyes, which only ever partially open, are set at tilted angles above and below their regular ones, one pair adorning their cheeks and the other on their forehead.
Discovery: Fiend Lore
Missi is a scrawny dark-haired trans woman who has chosen not to take a serum of sex shift. She wears a modest headscarf and shawl of similar style to her mentor.
Discovery: Golden Road / Rahadoumi Lore
Though he’s lived in Rahadoum most of his life, short-cropped hair and a beardless face betray Faarax’s M’beke heritage, as does his colorful clothing. His very dark chin is adorned with a blue henna tattoo in the same style often worn by Kassi Aziril.
Discovery: Academia Lore
Talha’s broad shoulders and army-strict posture give her the impression of having been carved from a single block of jade—she stands as strong and sturdy as a stone. There’s a distinct comfort to her strength and steadiness, an air of protection that helps the people who see her believe that everything’s going to be okay.
Discovery: Orc / Mwangi Expanse Lore
Zayyaan is a lean, wiry Shemtej catfolk wearing only loose pants and an open vest. He keeps his tawny mane long, brushed down, and braided with beads.
Discovery: Catfolk Lore
Yezza is a wide-set Shaikim lizardfolk with thick, rough scales in a mix of earthy grays and browns. Her head is crowned with a frill of spikey “horns,” and two paired rows of matching spikes run all the way down the length of her spine and tail.
Discovery: Iruxi Lore
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"Howdy, ya'll." Miladistra enters. "It's not easy leavin' home. But you can take a piece of home with ya."
She moves up to Yeeza. "I'm Miladistra. This is Deroff. He's pleased to meet ya." She pets him and he sits up and hangs out his tongue.
"So what are you packin'? Focus on something you'll regret keepin' here."
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Johnny will analyze Zayyaan
Prefers Longbow: (Has Exacting Strike Feat and will use it when possible).
Attacks:
1. Longbow Composite, +1 Striking: +18 to hit. 2d8+1 piercing dmg. 100 foot range. Deadly d10
2. War Razor, +1 Striking: +16 to hit. 2d4+3 Slashing dmg. Deadly D8. Agile, Backstabber.
Skills:
Athletics(Trained 12), Acrobatics(Trained 13), Arcana(Expert 13), Medicine(Trained 9), Nature(Trained 9), Stealth(Trained 13), Survival(Expert 11), Thievery(Trained 13). Underworld Lore(Trained 11), Vampires Lore(Master 15)
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"We have always been this way. We are a scion of asura. We study under Kassi Asiril in hopes of one day developing a technique the great healer has only ever been rumored to perform: reviving the dead through nothing but mortal science. "
Amyn's tone can be described as a bit disdainful, particularly since they recognize you as a divine caster.
Jun-Mei gets to know Amyn a bit. Akame comments on Yezza's scales but Yezza appears too discombobulated to notice. Argoni and Johnny talk to Zayyaan but he also appears too distracted.
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"Sorry, Yeeza. I was a bit too pushy. I helped some folk in Xin-Eddaseril, they had to leave as well. But they took their memories with 'em and that was the most important. This one woman, asked for herself but brought her husband and two children. And then there was a stone giant who tagged along. There are always unexpected twists and turns, is what I'm sayin'."
"But trust in us, and we'll help you out. Alright, Yeeza? It will be okay."
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Argoni looks over to where Jun-Mei and Amyn were chatting. He wanders over to chat with Amyn.
"Well, Amyn, anyone who sees you will remember that face. Usually, that's helpful, but perhaps not in this case. We can look at how to disguise you. I have mundane tools, but also some alchemical ones, or we could even look at magical possibilities. I think there are many spells which can help us, but we need to ensure that we choose the right tool to keep you safe."
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Aymn has pure golden skin and solid red eyes, giving them the striking (and very noticeable) appearance of a golden statue set with rubies. Two additional sets of eyes, which only ever partially open, are set at tilted angles above and below their regular ones, one pair adorning their cheeks and the other on their forehead.
Missi is a scrawny dark-haired trans woman who has chosen not to take a serum of sex shift. She wears a modest headscarf and shawl of similar style to her mentor.
Though he’s lived in Rahadoum most of his life, short-cropped hair and a beardless face betray Faarax’s M’beke heritage, as does his colorful clothing. His very dark chin is adorned with a blue henna tattoo in the same style often worn by Kassi Aziril.
Talha’s broad shoulders and army-strict posture give her the impression of having been carved from a single block of jade—she stands as strong and sturdy as a stone. There’s a distinct comfort to her strength and steadiness, an air of protection that helps the people who see her believe that everything’s going to be okay.
Zayyaan is a lean, wiry Shemtej catfolk wearing only loose pants and an open vest. He keeps his tawny mane long, brushed down, and braided with beads.
Yezza is a wide-set Shaikim lizardfolk with thick, rough scales in a mix of earthy grays and browns. Her head is crowned with a frill of spikey “horns,” and two paired rows of matching spikes run all the way down the length of her spine and tail.
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Faarax beams at Jun-Mei's words. "Actually, I've lived here in Rahadoum most of my life. But yes, this is the way my people dress." The distress on his face returns as he tries to decide on what to pack. "I can't decide which of my books to take! I wish I could take them all!"
Amyn looks relieved as Argoni speaks of how to properly disguise his rather distinctive appearance.
Yeeza visibly calms down as Miladistra reassures her. "I do trust you. However, it's so unfair! I've worked hard for this and it's about to end!"
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Akame heads over to Zayyaan and discovers that, despite his gruff exterior, he's actually a pushover and can easily be intimidated. He also appears to like the performing arts.
Luciola has a look at Faarax's books and helps him decide. The relieved look on his face is apparent.
Johnny heads over to Yezza and strikes up a conversation about desert life.
Unfortunately, Yezza is too distressed to pay much attention
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Akame glares at Zayyaan. "What are you afraid of? Do you fear living with the gift of the divine? Then why don't we use you as bait. I'll throw you into the street for the Pure Legion to get their hands on and then the rest of us will slip away. They'll probably skin you and use your fur as a rug to be a warning to others."
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Akame attempts to scare Zayaan but fails... Luci heads over to Zayaan and performs for him. He's incredibly impressed with the performance. .
Zayaan then realizes that his his cheerful quips and careless attitude was upsetting his friends and agrees to rein them in.
Argoni continues to reassure Amyn that concealing them is possible. Amyn is reassured. "You are all 'stand-up gents'! they say expansively.
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Jun-Mei visits with Tahla and notices that she can be influenced by feats of strength (Athletics). Talha appears preoccupied with her friends’ distress and concerned that their disunity will put them at risk during the extraction. A musical distraction could do wonders.
Miladistra tries to give Yezza tips on desert survival... "How could an elf, who has never lived in the desert, know about desert survival?! Do you know which plants are edible and which are deadly? No? I didn't think so."
Johnny again tries to speak of survival with Yezza.
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"Misgenia, how are ya? Ready to show the world about the miracles of medicine?"
"While I did study medicine and the workings of the body on my own, I also learned a bit of >Natural Medicine<. I know plenty of clerics who beg for help from higher authorities but don't know how to place a leg in a splint."