Thanks again for picking up this game, and finishing it for us... I do have one request - please issue my chronicle as a jpg or pdf please (my computer doesn't seem capable of printing a readable png file.. thanks
Hakime accepts Iso's hug, especially grateful that he's been before he hugged her. "You did well, brave warrior. You are indeed a formidable foe of evil."
She then proceeds to collect a few arrows that missed...
collectable? <50 is good:5d100 ⇒ (16, 54, 80, 80, 31) = 261 Out of five, she finds three that are reusable... she discards the splinters of the other two, keeping just the arrowheads.
"Well, shall we proceed? We have more folks to rescue."
I kinda have to agree... have a convention coming up and might want Hakime back for that. Let's come to an agreeable solution and finish it one way or another.
sorry if I'm slow posting the last few days and the next few as well... We are suffering from high winds and surrounded by fires in all directions. Constant power outages from the winds and service outages from both power problems and the fires are playing hell with my connection. I will post as I can, but please bot me if necessary.. thanks.
Then she fires twice at the closest demon, using silver or cold iron arrows, whichever Drokk said was best... haven't seen a post yet of an actual statement re: which was the better against these guys
Hakime takes a sidestep for a clear shot and lets loose with 2 arrows, using silver or cold iron.. whichever Drokk advises is best against this second creature... just let me know so I can note what's used.
Hakime stands ready with her bow in case there is a threat beyond the door... I hope it's just a normal armory with weapon racks and no enemies... but it pays to be prepared.
and on that note, just in case things DO get going again:
Just got home from the vet. Had to say goodbye to a dear companion kitty today. I'm a wreck and may or may not post later. Tomorrow morning I leave on a 4 day retreat, so my posting may be spotty if at all during those four days. Please bot me as necessary... sorry and thanks.
I'm all for finishing if we're done as well... but I'm unsure if we have them all, as you seem to be.
"Wait a moment before you open that door... we need to know if we've finished our mission here before we continue... Do we have all the captured riftwardens or not? IF we do, there's no need to continue searching. We should get them out and leave here ourselves."
Hakime is disgusted by the condition of the prisoners... and offers aid where needed. "The people, and I use that term loosely, who committed these atrocities are beyond redemption. They have earned whatever might befall them as a result." She moves to the door and listens, then checks it for anything obvious.
Hakime goes to Jahani and does a lay on hands for loh:1d6 ⇒ 6, then releases the bonds holding her down. "We're here to rescue you, Jahani... I am Hakime and my companions are Turathal, Hakaam, Bones, Iso, Doctor Drokk and his little friend Nigel. Don't try to speak... would you like to write anything down for us?" She turns back to the party. "Does anyone have any paper and writing implements?"
Hakime punctuates each statement with a tap from her cure light wand until Jahani is back to full, or someone stops her.
Sorry if I'm a few posts behind... Husband is in surgery today and probably won't be able to post again til late tonight or tomorrow... Again, sorry for any delay - feel free to bot me to keep the action moving...thanks.
just looked at the map... sorry - a little disorganized tonight... If the webs are gone from around her, she'll stay where she is, if they still threaten to re-web her, she'll move as below.
Hakime's move if necessary:
After freeing herself from the webs, Hakime moves forward, doing her best to avoid attacks.
reflex dc 19:1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 Hakime is webbed... If Bones setting fire to the webs doesn't burn them all, freeing her as well as potentially doing damage to her, she'll throw an alchemists' fire at her feet to burn the webs away from her.
alch fire dmg to herself:1d6 ⇒ 4no damage, due to fire resistance 5
Hakime nods... "Unpleasant as the prospect may be, it seems the most logical point of entry." She goes to collect her gear and head to the sewer entrance fully accoutred.
"The Society may not be composed entirely of shining paragons, but it does stop short of encouraging or allowing outright evil. Does that make us 'better' than those who would oppose us? Perhaps not all the time, and on occasion there are mistakes or blunders in the name of the good of all, but in general, I would have to say, aye. Otherwise, I would not be here."
Hakime remains silent til after Turathal speaks, watching and listening.
"My friend here makes a good point. We are not asking you to forego your important lead, only delay your conversation with him a bit longer. That isn't asking so much, is it?"
diplo aid:1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
It would be unwise of me to speak much more at this juncture, for I might have to lie, and that simply isn't going to happen. Things left unsaid are not lies, but in this case I see the possible need for prevarication. I will let others without such strictures do most of the talking.
Hakime sits on the edge of the pool, not too far from Maroc, but not so near she sets off his 'proximity' meter. She dangles her legs and feet in the water, enjoying the feel of it on her skin.
Hakime will wear a robe, modestly covering up her form which is pleasingly curvy. "I think a few of us scattered about while you talk to him would make it less likely that he might bolt. He doesn't know us, so it's unlikely that he'd know who he dealing with or that the party is indeed all together."
"I am not a gambler, though I think I'd bet on Lightning's Shadow if I were... I just like the name. Thank you though. Did the bearded Taldan tell you what slaves he wanted to buy and from whom? Knowing that might help me to track him down."
I will be attending Strategicon from Friday through Monday... Will be able to make limited posts, but not reliably nor frequently... I will try to keep up with at least one post a day, but no guarantees. Please bot me as needed to keep up the pace of the game, thanks.
Hakime circulates, mostly waiting for the others to finish their inquiries, as without a description of the missing copper merchant, it's hard to figure out who to ask what.
When she hears the bookie talk about the big bettor on Lucky who left, she walks up to him and asks him... "Excuse me, I couldn't help but overhear... can you describe this disappointed bettor to me please? I think he may be the fellow I'm looking for."
Hakime watches him make up the sampler box with a smile... "Well, you've beem most helpful." Hakime smiles warmly at the man... "That box of sweet treats looks SO yummy... thank you so much for telling me about Mama Al-Sahir's... you should arrange to share a double sized stall with her..... both your sales would increase! Anyway... I thank you for telling me about Maroc too. How can a woman resist a lovely necklace? I will have to come see him. I hope he's having good luck at the racetrack... but not TOO good, or else he won't come back here tomorrow, eh?" Hakime will pay the man for the buns, and wander over toward Mama Al-Sahir's = but not too far... just enough so when the rest of the party leaves the baker's they can all gather and talk without being overheard by the merchants. She will advise them of what she heard...
"Maroc claimed he was headed to the racetrack this morning, something about a dog that found his luck... not sure what that meant, but that's what the bun-seller said. He says Maroc should be back tomorrow, but I don't think we should wait... perhaps find this racetrack? ... But on the way to wherever we're going, I'd like to stop at a stall close by. I need a cup of kaf after that sweet roll... Oh! and I bought these so you could each have one or two... they are excellent!"
Hakime blushes at the baker's call for buns, then walks over to the his stall. I LOVE cinnamon buns... how did you know? I'll take two... have you any kaf to go with them? Oh... I think a couple of my friends are going for savory instead of sweet... their loss... Maybe I should just buy a whole box and share them? Hmmm... what else have you besides cinnamon? any jelly filled buns?" While he's filling her order, she looks over at the right baker's stall, then back at the left baker, her eyes lingering on the empty stall only a moment... "Sweet buns and savory pasties... a good combination... what used to stand between you? A kaf or tea bar would have been perfect! Looks like they just closed up, eh? Too bad, the bazaar is still quite busy."
