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I know I've been really silent lately. Since the beginning of October, work has had me slammed. Long days with close coming deadlines... and now I'm trying to do the work I'm assigned plus the work that I'm pulled off that assigned work to get done first to get told I need to do better because the assigned isn't done. It's drained everything from me. I know things are going to be crazy at work through at least the beginning of the year. Could be longer... I don't know for sure.
"I've learned that when you've lost your way, that it can take someone else to help you find it again. I've been lost. When Granny died, everything I knew changed. My world felt destroyed, shattered beyond repair. She was the only family I had. I barely wanted to live. If this egg had been available to me, I have little doubt that I would have chose to forget all of it, even Granny." Kalasin absentmindedly messed with her locket and the holy symbol handing near it as she remembers. "Most of my time was spend laying under the light of the moon, wishing for the pain to stop. That's... That's when she found me. Ashava saw my lost soul and came to guide me out. Without her help, I doubt I would even be here. She helped me find my way again. Since then, I help guide those I can, as she helped guide me." Kalasin moved forward and placed a hand on Lilandra's shoulder with a gentle smile on her face. "Here, in this world, we are still alive. While this world is not ours, that is not to say it can't be real. It's just not the reality we are used too. I don't know all the hows and the whys for the voice choosing us and this place, but I can keep on living with the chance I've been given. I choose to keep my memories, the good and the bad. That said, I can't make the choice for you, because it is your choice to make. But whatever option you decide to choose, I'll help you through it. You won't have to be alone."
Kalasin watched the others for a moment before moving to follow Lilandra. She didn't speak, but made sure to make enough noise so that Lilandra knew she was approaching. She wanted to give her a chance to tell her to go away. She didn't wish to force her presence upon her.
I am traveling to the land of no cell service and little internet for work tomorrow. It should just be a day thing, but worst case it carries over to the next day. It was just set for sure today. (We'd been talking about it but it could have still gotten canceled...)
Kalasin gives both of them a look before she sighs. 'Is this really that unexpected? No, not really.' Looking first at Goragg, "I'm not sure it works if you write someone else's name. Could be it targets the one who wrote it, not the person who's name was written. Since I doubt you wish to forget everything and be replaced, you might not want to write a name on there." "Cale, this rock, is considered a holy site to the locals. The egg, this rock, causes a 'rebirth' of sorts to happen. This 'rebirth' is triggered by writing one's name on the egg. It doesn't just erase your memories, it erases all of who you are to replace it with a blank slate that looks just like you. It seems, once a name is on the egg, it cannot be removed. Not to mention, it seems to heal or repair itself." Having explained best she understood, Kalasin looked in the direction Lilandra had went off, concern on her face.
Okay, I have updated Palakka's carrying capacity to reflect that information. Mdt, would it be possible to get an update world map combining what both groups know of the world? If I'm the only one that references it, I'll just make one for my use. :)
"...you...gouged the egg?" She moved closer to inspect Abbas's name better, but still did not touch the egg. "I.. I don't see any gouges or marks... it.. it healed itself?"
"I'm not sure that's a good idea..." Kalasin warns but doesn't move to help or stop Goragg, instead she looks to Lilandra. "Did the locals say what happens if a name is erased from the egg?"
I put up carrying capacities. Guess we know who the resident weakling is now. Does Palakka's saddle and bags count as masterwork to grant the +1 bonus or no? I put his capacity up as it doesn't for now.
I have almost finished getting a baseline of what we have before we load it onto ourselves and donkeys.I am assuming the list is current and up-to-date for the group values on sheet one. Do we have the equipment of now-gone characters? Please take care of your own equipment management. I may not get much more done on the list today, but the sheet listed Supplies and Equipment is where I have been organizing things.
Kalasin sniffed cautiously at the egg, but made sure to keep her distance. She happened to like her memories, the happy and the not so happy ones. She circled it, cocking her head this way and that as she looked it over.
I've been buried under work. It is appearing to be letting up, but I'm distrustful of if this is true or not. (It's faked me out more than once in the past.) If Kalasin seemed a little snippy last post, Ive noticed that she tends to get snippy and short tempered when I myself get very stressed and overloaded in real-life. It happens some in my other characters, but Kalasin seems to be the one most affected. I'll try to get something up (and at least sort out the items she would want them to take) soon. It's been a long several weeks of me getting pulled from project to project. Deadlines were pushed back as that happened and now they are coming back to bite me. -_-
Kalasin looks at Lilandra, answering her question even if it was more directed at Grim. "You're too late on stopping that from happening. There's a group back the way we first went that is now very much 'attack on sight.' I'd rather not have another group of locals trying to kill us. The locals of this world might be able to teach us things, like how to preserve the Acrette, that is if we don't get them all against us."
There is not much else Kalasin would ask for. She could ask for better armor, but I don't really see her doing that. So I'm fine with moving onward. Let's just... not head towards a known swamp :) If I'm spotting posting for a bit, it's been hectic at work and I'm having to deal with non-work complications as well. I'm hoping the last of it becomes history soon enough.
Oh I did see that, before I vanished. Didn't see if you ever put armor on or if you are still running around in your birthday suit.
Apologies for my silence recently. Work has been busy to horrid since last Monday. It was taking all my energy and them some. It seems to be dying back down today, but only time will tell.
"We are all duplicates of our original selves if I'm understanding correctly. So in a way, we are us, but we are not us. We still have our memories and our personalities. Even if both our bodies and souls are copies."
Kalasin seems unbothered by all the nakedness happening. After all, she had served as the healer for her village. "I think it's more just sounding like it's true nature." Kalasin gave a small smile and shrug. "It sounds like... yes there would be two. Though the merge does sound like what Abbas was wanting. Both sets of memories, skills and trainings?"
Kalasin decided to ask the voice on Abbas' behalf the questions. "So there would be two of Abbas? Would the "backup" replace his physical body and it would be as though he never went to the egg? Is there a way to integrate this copy and the "backup" of Abbas?"
Ouch. I feel for you Cale.
"He is concerned about losing his memories and knowledge gained after the last back-up was made until now." Kalasin explained to the voice. Kalasin picks up the items Abbas was wanting, the longsword, the shield and the bow. She then goes to start packing the healing kits for travel along with the teas. "What all do you want packed in your bags?" Kalasin asked Palakka after she finished packing her requests.
"Abbas, he has a back up from your last visit here. Do you... want your memories back? There would still be a space of time missing."
Kalasin cracked a smile, and decided to help Abbas, he seemed like the nice sort. "More Healing supplies please. Larger packs for all of us, including Abbas. Pack animals and their gear would help in our travels and exploration as well. A well made longsword and shield, and a bow as strong as Abbas, if its not to much." Kalasin paused for a moment before she spoke again. "I think, Abbas might like his memories back if you could manage it.... Perhaps I could have a couple tins of good tea? A kettle and some mugs for the tea?" She hoped she hadn't asked for too much, but most of this was for others.
I had a busy weekend. I'll get a post up as soon as I can.
Kalasin's main alias is leveled up, or so I believe. I'll double check my math tomorrow when I go update the information for her other forms.
I'm not leveled up yet. Didn't get a chance to do so while I was traveling. I'll take care of that tonight as soon as I take care of a few other home-again things.
Okay, thought I'd ask, since it read like everyone with a CR that added levels got one at first, then it was half CR after that for repeats. (Hence my confusion)
Would Kalasin gain a bonus level as well? (Or should have?) The rules were a little confusing for me if she qualifies for that with only a CR of 1. I'll try to get her leveled up soon. Just wasn't sure on the other level.
Hi all! As a heads up, I leave tomorrow to go do an on-site training. It's a 12-hour or so drive to get there. (Yes we are driving) I'll be gone most of the week and my posting will likely be sporadic until I return home.
"Oh Goragg." Unable to supress the chuckle
*cue sarcasm* Of course Goragg, why wouldn't you be in charge? It's not like there's anyone else vying for that position. Yes, yes it's all yours. There'll be no argument about it. Nope, none at all.
I'm fine with that. :) If it makes everything easier on you and helps keep this game going, I'm for it.
"I still don't think it was the wisest decision. But we are still alive and mostly healthy."
Kalasin gave Cale a greatful smile before she spoke up in agreement with moving on. "Sure, let's keep going."
Generic post for all my games: I don't know when ill be up to posting. I woke up very, very sick. I just now got to where I could post this.
"Natural." She noticed Grim getting out his alchemy set. 'Probably wants to run some tests.' "It can be useful, but not everyone sees it that way."
Kalasin blinks owlishly for a moment. She had not been expecting that response. It's after that moment, a small smile breaks out.
"I... I can do it in the real world too..."
The threat gone, Kalasin quickly resumes her human form. 'Maybe they didn't catch that...' She headed closer to the other again. "That thing hit hard. Ashava, আমাদের আরোগ্য." She channeled healing energy through the group.
Celestial:
Ashava, heal us.
Ouch, get some rest and I hope you feel better soon. Post when you are able :) I'm willing to wait.
Kalasin cast a pained look towards Cale as he inquired to her state of being. "N-no..." It hurt, oh it hurt. She was not okay. 'I'll keep you safe. All you have to do, is let me out.' Let Her out? Was it really that simple? Hearing the pained noises from Goragg as he was hit, helped her make up her mind. She feared death, for her friends and herself, more than she feared them finding out anymore. If giving in helped save them... With one last quick glance at her companions, she opened the door to the change, welcomed it. Her mouth filled with sharp teeth as it extended along with her nose to form a snout. Her ears grew longer, more pointed, and shifted more towards the top of her head. her hair faded to a grey-brown color and shortened while hair the same color sprouted up over the rest of her body. Her stance shifted more to the balls of her feet.
Kalasin gives in and casts her normally prepared spell of the day. "আমাকে রক্ষা Ashava." A protective barrier surrounds her. She stays put not wanting to stray to far from the others and get solo'd by this water-thing.
mdt:
Since it seems everywhere we've been have been (mostly) have been natural environments that I just list her perception bonus total for that? Would it make it easier on you?
Kalasin steps forward some, scarf out and ready. She would wait for it to come closer, prepared to attack.
Coughing, hacking and sneezing, Kalasin releases a channel (or two) to help with the damage everyone seemed to be getting from the environment. Sick and injured was not a fun combination. "L-L-l *sneezing* Let's just *coughing* get out as quick as we can." Kalasin started rubbing at her nose, irritated. She couldn't stand it when it was all runny and stuffed up like this.
Just wanted to check, in case the environment prevented it. :) But post is up.
Kalasin, determined to get out of this hectate as fast as the others would possibly let her, worked on keeping them on the path they had chosen. Getting lost, would take longer after all. And when she thought about it, it wasn't that different than those hikes she would take when gathering herbs. Just... rainer and muddier...
Coughing and hacking with a hoarse voice, "Really *coughing* not so bad?" She gave Grim a glare, since he was the one most determined to enter this hectate.
Is it possible to take 10 on the survival checks? I have a +10 to avoid getting lost and for traveling in bad weather is why I ask. And I take it Resist Elements doesn't do much in reguards to the fort saves? I'll make a post when I'm back home. Signal is sportier than it usually is on this route.
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