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Anila nods in agreement with Felix as he adds his opinion to the group. "All we can do is try. And as Felix said, we will be as close as we can to back you up if need be."

Anila joins the group to discuss their plans for the kobolds. In response to Riley's comment she replies, "I agree the quarry would be a preferable route once we learn a bit more of the terrain we will face. What does everyone else think?"

Anila woke the next morning. She was well rested and ready to head down to breakfast and see what her companions had planned for the day prior to getting started on their next task from the baroness. She dressed and headed down stairs.

As she entered the room set greeted everyone there. Sitting at the table along with Rhia, she grabbed some chamomile tea with some honey, wheat bread and cheese. Just before she began eating,she turned to Rhia and said, "Good morning." After a pause she heard Rhia ask about joining her to sell the daggers. "Now that you mention it, you did ask last night. I was quite distracted. My apologies for the lack of response. I would be glad to keep you company while you go. I have no need of any purchases at the moment but it would be nice to get out and walk around."

Waiting to see what everyone else would be up to this morning she began eating the delicious food and warming herself with the fragrant tea.

Filling two mugs with the warm, slightly spiced apple cider for Felix and Anila, Talia places the drinks before the quiet pair. They appeared content in their quietude so she did not disturb them with idle chatter.

The sorceress listened as the song was ending. She noticed the beautiful Inn keeper approach the table with the mugs of cider. Smiling, she said, "Thank you Miss Talia for your generosity. It seems to me you have quite a gift of knowing just what others need. I am glad to have some extra time in your company and this inn."

Done with her statement and observation, she picked up the full mug of warm cider. Breathing in the light spicy scent and she took a long drink letting the sweet liquid fill her belly. She glanced around the inn taking in the atmosphere and continuing her mild observations of those around her.

Anila had been thoughtful and quiet since the meeting with the baroness. She followed along listening to the conversations since the meeting. She was glad to have a reason to stay around and continue to work with her companions a bit longer. As everyone seemed to be doing other things she relaxed some, sitting at the table and listening to the lovely sounds of Jorje playing his fiddle and letting the music take over her thoughts.

Anila listened as her companions relayed the information of their findings. She also addressed Baroness, "I have also concluded the same things my Lady. Given this information I am curious to hear your thoughts and ideas on this matter, if you would be so kind."

She awaits a response from the Baroness and to hear if her companions have anything further to add.

diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

Hiyami: sorry to hear about your relative. Hope everything is better now.

Everyone: thank you all for your patience with us these past couple of weeks. We are finally moved and ready to start unpacking. Felix and Anila will make posts tonight. Just finishing up a couple of final things for the evening first.

Anila joined the group refreshed and interested in hearing the opinions of the others. She listened carefully and thoughtfully while the others spoke. She nodded her head in agreement with much of what Rhia said.

For now she only added a brief thought, "I think we should take some time at some point to investigate the wizard's residence. Perhaps we can discern the reason for his wanting the tower brought down."

She had little else to add at this point and wanted to see what the others felt like doing from here. She sat quietly listening for the thoughts of the rest of the group.

Anila steps back from the tunnel to allow those better equipped to fight the enemies for now

Hearing the noise from where Conner went she heads to the intersection. Seeing the enemies with her dark vision she begins to cast ear piercing scream on the kobold furthest away.

damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Anila moves into normal formation and follows along with the group.

perception: 1d20 ⇒ 13

Might as well finished up the tower. Still having a tough time with the little guy so I'll be off for the night too. I'll checkeep back in the morning

Anila opens herself up to the flow of magic and her eyes glow slightly as she looks around the room.

cast detect magic

[/b] Looking over he says to Anila, Anila, I could use your eyes if you please. I don't want to announce our presence with light just yet if we can help it.

He looks to the others and says Stay here just a moment. We can move forward with my nose and her eyes without benefit of light. We will not go far.

Anila nods to Felix and says, "Certainly. Let's go." Mirroring his movements she begins to try to sneak forward as well. She uses her ability to see in the darkness to look around and determine if there is anything of note.

Perception aid to Felix: 1d20 ⇒ 12
Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13

Anila listens to the various assessments regarding our paths and the gems. She is fascinated by the beauty of the stones and all the information that she has heard. She continues to follow behind until she can be sure the path is clear and waits until her help is needed.

"Well done Riley!" pausing a moment she adds, "Great job everyone. And thank you gentlemen for watching out for us ladies." She grins as if thinking of something clever but whatever her thoughts they remained her own.

Anila focuses her mind. Turning to Felix she says, "Just a moment. Allow me to add a little extra kick to your arrow"

She touches the arrows allowing the blue-white sparks to take over the weapon. "This should aid you in your next attempt"

Anila uses Thunderstaff 2/8

Anila studies the metal creature thinking back to see if she could remember any information that might be helpful.
k arcana: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Unable to remember she begins to cast her detect magic on the key.

Anila detects creation magic around the key. Turning to the group Anila says "Proceed with caution everyone. There seems to be creation magic around the key. I am unable to identify the exact nature of it though"

Anila flashes a brilliant smile at Riley and Felix. "Thank you gentlemen. Glad to be of assistance."

She then follows the others lead and climbs up the other side.

Climb check to get up other side: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 15

Anila reflects on past comments and statements that were made, and what she has learned. She turns to Felix when a thought strikes her. I have an idea. Would you mind lowering me into the pit and closing the door behind me?

Assuming Felix agrees, Anila joins Riley in the pit and makes an attempt at the passphrase, after Felix closes the door. Good Baron Sarvo wills it!

"Anila, love, do you happen to have any magics to clean Rhia? Though I have thoroughly enjoyed teasing her, it would be great if we could free her from her misery."

"Gladly." she responds to Riley.

Anila turns toward Rhia waving her hands in a side to side motion and mutters the short incantation to clean the sludge off.

"That should do it. Shall we continue on?"she asks. She smiles, pleased to help her fellow aasimar and continues with the group.

Anila waits to see what is around the corner before committing to a decision on crossing the ledge.

Anila attempts to gather more information in regards to the magical aura she and Rhia detected.

Knowledge Arcana checks: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 191d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Thank you GM. Have a great rest of the weekend and safe travels all.

Thanks Riley. Amusing posts lately. :) good stuff everyone!

Rhialtyra nodded, turning to Anila; "What did you find before the fight?"

Anila responds to Rhia, "I was only able to discern a magical presence prior to the fight in that chamber. Have you detected anything more?" she asks.

While she waits for a reply she listens to the group around her searching and trying to discern the various areas of concern.

Anila sees the foul creature and lets loose with another silent wail.

Ear Piercing Scream, DC 18 fort save for half and to negate daze: 1d6 ⇒ 6 Sonic Damage

Anila nods and says to Connor I would be happy to. She then casts the spell to sense magic.

Casts Detect Magic, looking into the room.

"Shocking... positively shocking..." he mutters.

Anila allows a small smirk at Conner's comment. But she is excited. "I have always been fascinated with storms. When I first discovered my abilities, I dabbled a bit with lightning. This ability for the cloud to use electricity is amazing." Speaking to Conner,"I wonder if I might be able to recreate that effect for our benefit."

Anila steps forward and places her hand on Conner's axe concentrating. Arcs of electricity begin to cover the axe in the form of blue-white streaks of fire. "This should give your blade some some spark. It will only last but a moment however, and will dissipate shortly, but this seems like it might help for upcoming combats. As I grow stronger I think it might last longer."

She smiles, glad to have a reason to try something new and to help her new friends. She continues in line with the group moving forward.

sorry everyone for my lack of posting lately. been having a difficult time with my kids lately and it has taken up pretty much all of my free time. enjoying reading everything though.

Riley: safe travels :)

He turns back to Anila and studies her carefully -

"Your hair is different than others of your kind that I have met. Is that coloring common with your kind in the south?" he asks in his usual blunt manner, though his tone is respectful.

Anila looks curiously at Conner and replies politely, "I don't think I quite know what you mean by my people. My parents were of half-eleven descent. I, unlike my twin favor our human heritage."

As she is about to continue with her response she hears Rhia announce that she has found something. She looks over as other members join to study the daggers Rhia has pulled out. She has never seen anything quite like this. Before she can reply she hears the click of the door and as people move to the door to investigate, she stays slightly back thinking of what the significance of these daggers might be.

At Rhia's comment

Rhialtyra shrugged at Connor and carefully closed the box before returning it to her pack. "Perhaps. It's probably not so important."

she says, "I don't know that I agree with that but maybe when we get another break from our searches we can all have a better look at these." She follows behind the group as they enter the room described as a prison.

Anila considers all the discussions to this point. She has never been one of many unnecessary words. Choosing to speak when spoken to directly or when she sees need to speak to those around her. While she has always had great ease in meeting people she often has been too quick to trust and can at times be guarded in her manner with new people.

"I am Connor, son of Ceorl and a man of the north. What name shall I call you?" he asks her, but though his words seem direct, his tone seems far more gentle, and certainly sincere. It has occurred to him that he has not yet introduced himself to her formally, nor spoken to her during their time together.

She turns her storm gray eyes to Conner and replies, her tone thoughtful and not harsh, Master Conner, perhaps my introductions and greetings to the group have been lost upon your ears. I did introduce us all to the Baroness, including you and myself. But, as a formal greeting, my name is Anila Vayu. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I do hope we can now move past this line of discussion as we have some rather pressing matters in our investigation.

She finishes her statement with a nod toward Riley who is focusing on the door and returns her attention to the discussion of plans for what we will do next.

Hearing the conversation, Anila walks over to Rhia and places her hands upon her. A warm glow begins to suffuse her as she is enveloped in magical armor. You did well friend, I have given you some additional armor to help your defenses. It should last about an hour.

She then focuses her attention on herself to cast the same spell.

Cast mage armor on Rhia and Anila +4 to AC for 1 hour, total= 3 first level spells cast

Surprised by the appearance of the centipedes and their attacks on Rhia and Felix, Anila steps around the corner after seeing Felix put an arrow into the centipede attacking him. She changes focus to helping Rhia. Raising her hands in complex finger motions and chanting in the arcane tongue, a golden glow begins to form around her throat. As the glow gets stronger, Anila lets out a silent shriek aimed at the remaining centipede causing it to shudder in pain.

Anila moves 10 ft south, before casting Ear Piercing Scream on the centipede on Rhia. Fort save dc 17 for half damage and to negate being dazed for 1 round. Sonic Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

As Anila is glancing into the opening, she says to the group I do not see anything moving. It is hard to tell how deep or wide this area is from here. There are some broken frames of what appear to be beds. Also, the wall closest to the trapdoor looked buckled.

Better take your chance before she beats you to it. There are five gold coins on the line."[/b] He winks at the female spell caster. "See anything down there?"

As Anila is looking into the hole she hears Riley goading Conner. She looks back at Riley grinning and returning a wink.

Anila rolls her eyes and shakes her head at the men's childishness. They are such boys! she muses. Moving over to the hole she looks down, her eyes automatically adjusting to the dark thanks to her innate abilities.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Anila looks up at the slope heading up to the second floor with a bit of trepidation, physical activity not being her strong suit. She feels a bit better when Felix throws down the rope to help them up. Grasping it firmly she begins her ascent.

Climb Checks 1 and 2: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (16) - 1 = 151d20 - 1 ⇒ (13) - 1 = 12

Surprising even herself with the ease with which she climbs, Anila makes it to the top only slightly out of breath.

Anila was pleased to hear that some of her companions would remain at the inn long enough for her to get a short bath in. She also didn't wish to seem rude to the staff at the inn, considering she had requested a bath and they had done so much for the group over the past couple of days.

He turns to Riley and Anila -

"Will you two wait here as well, or are you eager to start? Also, if you know of any healing magic, that could prove useful," he says to them.

Anila responds to those still awaiting her reply, "I will also wait here with Rhia and Felix. I have no healing magic or tracking. I shall join you at the tower ruins where I can assist in the investigation of the tower collapse."

With that, Anila stands to leave the table so she can return to her room to have her bath and prepare herself for the days events.

Anila woke at the gentle knock on her door. She dresses quickly before heading downstairs. As she heads down the stairs, she took a deep breath, luxuriating in the delicious smells wafting up from the kitchen. As she joined the group at the table, she says Good morning, everyone.

Tucking into her pumpkin bread and the wonderfully sweet porridge, she listens to the discussion of the plans for the morning. As she finished her meal she spoke up to the group again, As I'm not very skilled in tracking, I feel my skills would be most useful searching the tower for alchemical traces that Felix had mentioned smelling, as well as attempting to speak with the wizard.

Anila listens closely to Felix, I think that is a wise course of action, sir. I, of course will be happy to assist in any way I can. Thank you for providing us some additional information to consider before our search tomorrow.

Turning to what is left of the group she says, I bid you all goodnight and restful sleep. Once again, Miss Talia, thank you for your hospitality.

Anila retreats to her room for the evening, falling into the soft bed and quickly doses off to sleep.

Love Lindsey Stirling. Found her when I was researching some ideas on the chance that Anila may actually do a performance at some point ;)

Haven't heard of Taylor Davis but I'll have to check it out.

Anila quietly walked back, slightly behind the group. She was glad to have a purpose again but her mind kept running over the events of the last few hours and wondering what they would possibly discover come morning during their search. She hoped they would find the wizard.

Felix then sidles up to Anila and says So...interesting day huh? He winks before continuing and saying Any idea of what could have caused that explosion? Connor over there seems to think that you might know on account of you being a magic user and all.

Interesting, indeed. Anila replies. As for knowing what could have caused the explosion, I too can only guess. I suppose tomorrow morning will bring more answers. I hope to examine further any possible alchemical source. But, we shall see, I suppose

She smiles politely to Felix as she runs a finger over the smooth silver of her mother's ring. Times like these, she thinks of her mother and brother. Seeing the interaction between Talia and Delfi throughout the day makes her ache for her brother's presence. Anila returns to her drink, glad to be surrounded by her companions.

Anila listens carefully to the conversations, taking mental note of the warnings and information provided by those around her. She will continue to wait until everyone else is ready to go back to the inn.

Anila smiles politely and says It is an honor to meet you both.

At the offer of 500 gold pieces, Anila thinks, This offer is too good to pass up, especially given the recent events that have landed me in this state. Outwardly, Anila shows little reaction to the prospect of such a generous offer, other than to appear to be taking time to consider the offer.

After a moment, Anila responds to the Baroness stating, While I can not speak for my companions, I will kindly accept your offer, My Lady.

Anila looks around to the group, studying them and waits to see what everyone else will choose.

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 20

As Anila at the site of the tower ruins she was shocked by all the destruction. A whirlwind of events took place and Anila was scarcely able to think before Deputy Hodd approached with a message that the Baroness was requesting our presence.

The group follows Hodd at a brisk pace to speak with the Baroness. As they approach, Anila steps forward from the group to address the Baroness. She is an elegant looking woman with her platinum blonde, silver hair up in a smooth twist. She was one that gave off the feeling you did not want to cross her.

Anila spoke up in her dulcet tone, “My lady, my name is Anila Vayu. Please allow me to introduce my companions, Master Conner son of Ceorl, Mistress Rhialtyra Sunaki, Master Riley Rylin’dar, and Master Felix Bramblethorn. We are pleased to make your acquaintance and offer our assistance in any way we can.”

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Anila walked with the others that had not run ahead pondering on the what they would find when they finally did reach the tower.

Anila heads out the door with the rest of the group to see what the commotion is about. Seeing the rest of the group heading towards the plume, she follows along looking to help in any way she can.

Since Anila and Felix only recently joined in the conversation in the dining hall of the inn, do you all want a little more time for social rp? I don't want to rush the general chatter (enjoying it!) but I want to pace it so everyone is happy with the game.

i'm good with whatever you decide. i'm ready move on if that is the general agreement. If everyone still wants to talk that's fine with me too. :)

Anila was thankful for being in the company of another aasimar, as it was rare to come across. In all her months of travel she had not encountered others like her. It was a real treat to have her here. She returned a smile to Rhialtyra and replied, Thank you. I couldn't agree more.

Smiling back at Riley and Conner in turn she next glanced over at Felix. She has been fascinated by this man-cat through their journey. She addresses Felix briefly, Thank you for the entertainment. You and Jorge make a wonderful musical pair.

Before Felix could reply Talia Orem interjected the conversation with an offer of baths and a warning against future visits to the river. The offer of a bath sounded enticing to Anila and she turned to Talia Orem and said, A bath would be lovely. Perhaps, one final drink first?"