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Anaara joins the others in looking over the curious bell; even Kevi takes a couple of curious sniffs. The magic of the bell is outside her experience, however, and she does not recognize the nature of any potential enchantments.
Anaara winces in revulsion as the creature attaches itself to her. She attempts to grab it away from her neck, and Kevi, seeing Bacon's efforts, does her best to help as well, Anaara stooping and lowering her arm to give Kevi a better chance to reach.
Anaara takes up a guarded stance in the back of the room, near the door. Kevi jumps from her shoulders and begins to weave nervously around her feet. Yes, I know, baby. Even I can smell that.
Agreed, Boramyr. Searching their nest seems prudent, to ensure no more surprises from it. Anaara nibbles daintily at the breakfast provided by Hadrah and Hadrod, sneaking choice morsels to her fox sitting in her lap.
Anaara level 2: HP +6 (Half+1, CON, favored class)
I agree, sir dwarf. The needs of the fallen are more pressing. We shall return later and see what may be left in their lair. She eyes the dead pugwampi with distaste. Anything worth the keeping, at least. As the pugwampi falls, Kevi rushes over to Bacon, fretting over Morrigan's still form, and nudges the pig in what looks like an attempt to comfort him. Here, baby mine, Anaara calls, and Kevi darts back over, looking at Morrigan and Bahram with concern. We'll take them back, don't fret, sweet. Anaara lifts Kevi to her shoulders, then moves to grab the half-orc woman's feet. Come, sir dwarf, help me with the girl.
Damn it, how did I forget these wouldn't be affected? Anaara curses to herself. She remembers her task, though, and continues to keep the weakening curses active.
Wait, what does he mean human spells won't work on him?
Anaara racks her brain for any obscure knowledge related to gnolls and magic, while willing her hexes to continue.
Anaara wills her hexes to continue and lets out a shout of frustration. You f#%#ing piece of shit... Then she remembers herself and claps a hand over her mouth, glancing sideways at Noonan and Boramyr, as if hoping they didn't notice her outburst. She produces another piece of wool and chants, and it again transmutes to a mote of light and darts toward Moknokk.
Willing her curses to continue longer, Anaara decides to try a different method. She begins a different chant, and a bit of wool in her hand begins to float and glow with an unearthly light. Go! she finishes the chant, and the mote zips with incredible speed, seeming to aim itself straight for Moknokk's forehead.
Healing is...not my specialization. My curative magics are limited, and expended. Anaara refocuses on Moknokk, extending the length of her previous curses and adding another layer of disruptive energy.
Hooray not dying! I'm glad I had that prepared today. :)
With a burst of will, Anaara forces her curses to continue on the pugwampi king and his minion, then kneels and lays a hand on Morrigan's battered body, a nimbus of light forming around her hand as she intones a low chant.
I shall, in one moment, Anaara calls out.
Anaara continues her litany of chanting, willing her already begun curses to continue and laying down more on the pugwampi king. As she sees Morrigan fall, she redoubles her efforts, her chants growing louder and more angry.
Seeing the large creature appear and deal Morrigan a savage blow, Anaara shifts her attentions.
A plague upon pugwampi! Anaara begins another chant, attempting to bring her curses to bear on the leader.
Anaara jumps back hastily as the beam crashes beneath Bahram, and Kevi darts behind her leg with a small bark at the disturbance. She looks up just in time to see Bahram's acrobatic escape through the dust cloud floating in the air following the beam's collapse. Hmm. Impressive...or lucky. Either way, fortunate.
Anaara pokes her head out from the mist, sees the final foe fall, and turns back to Katenui, tapping her arm. We are victorious. She walks out from the cloud and examines the nest from below, looking for anything that stands out. Kevi, who had hidden in Anaara's original refuge during the fight, pokes her head out, sniffs, and darts over to Anaara, curling sinuously around her legs and following her gaze to the ceiling.
She calls from below to her teammates in the rafters. Do any of you require aid?
Just one, and it has met a certain amount of...misfortune. Anaara gives a mischievous smile.
Anaara wills her hexes to continue, then steps inside the mist and lays a hand on Kat's arm. We are nearly victorious, my lady, she tells the woman with a smile, hoping the mist is clear enough for Kat to see her lips with them next to each other.
Anaara simply wills her curses to continue with a small smile. We are nearly victorious, Katenui, she murmurs, before remembering that Kat can't hear her.
We seem to have this well in hand. Anaara wills her curses to continue and holds her position. Though I hope there isn't too many more of these foul beasts in here.
Seeing her targets dwindling, Anaara wills her hexes to continue and levels a glare at the closest pugwampi.
Ah, finally. Anaara smiles and begins to chuckle to herself, willing her curses to continue and leveling a hex at the closest target she can see with a sonorous chant. Let's make you a little easier to sink an arrow into.
Anaara attempts to find another foe to weaken, taking a cautious step to her right, and wills her already active curses to continue.
Anaara sighs in frustration as the pugwampis retreat. You suffer one curse; let's make it another, she thinks to herself as she stares down the one pugwampi she can see, willing her other curses to continue and taking a step to her left to benefit from the cloud's cover.
Could I get another in view if I shift my vantage point? Anaara moves through the cloud of mist to its other side, willing her already active curses to continue.
I've done what I can for now...this is the safest place for me; I have not the fortitude of the others. Until the smoke clears, I can only hope to continue the bad luck I've already caused. She continues to will her hexes to continue.
Anaara keeps her position, cackling and standing ready to weaken the next creature she sees.
That's why you do it while you're standing on something besides what you're breaking. :)
Ranged attacks. Then you're only having to reroll your hits. :P
This second was stronger; no matter, Anaara thinks, chuckling to herself. The chuckle escalates into a loud cackle, and she targets another with her flashing glare.
Weaken then all and we will be in less danger. Anaara looks about for another pugwampi in sight, and sets her glare on it.
Following Morrigan's lead, Anaara moves to take cover behind the edge of the low wall, eyes flashing as she chants sonorously in Kelish.
Anaara gives Noonan a cool stare. That was not the task we were sent to do, soldier. We face whatever is there.
Anaara watches the others prepare, keeping eyes locked on the nest, waiting for something to emerge upon the others' shots.
I don't think we did - I've got arcana, nature, planes, and history.
Lead and I shall follow. Anaara gives a short bow.
Standing near the rear, Anaara drinks in the monastery's ruined features, marveling at the artistry still apparent after so much time.
That's why it's a role-playing game. :)
I always found it hilarious in my last game when I played a clouded vision oracle and was still the one making three-quarters of the Perception checks, even the sight-based ones. Couldn't see more than a dozen paces in front of me, but damned if I couldn't see every little crack and seam in a wall. :)
I assumed it would be a payout upon successful completion of the mission. And you never know, Morrigan, we could come across a gnoll shopping mall. Not that you'd want much from it. :) EDIT: Ooh, bedazzled earplugs! Think we could figure out how to make magical iPod earbuds?
Anaara stares at the fallen monastery, with Kevi staring just as attentively beside her. What stories it will tell us one day, baby, once we're wise enough. She falls into step behind the others, letting the more sturdy ones of the group take the lead.
No, nothing specific about him, my lady. Just a...feeling about him. I shall let you know if anything further shows itself. As for employment...I have been sent by the city of Solku to serve, my lady, and your terms are quite generous. I am at your disposal. She gives a low bow toward Almah.
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