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Kera gritted her teeth as she felt a hand on her body. She was going to let that pass…just this once. When Karrick made a comment she gave him a dark look. He had to know this wasn’t a topic to be joking about with her. She had just opened her mouth to answer Muziel when the man who touched her spoke.

She nearly gagged on his breath, turning her face away from him she snarled.

”Apparently you don’t know how to treat a lady. Go sit down before you hurt yourself.”

Kera would give this son of a motherless goat one chance to leave her alone before she brought pain into his world.

Sorry I am so late on posting. My basement as a gremlin or is cursed or something. I had both my water heater AND the blower motor in my furnace go out in the same week.

I am very glad the two evil people in the party aren't mustache-twirling idiots. This wouldn't be half as fun then.

Kera was glad Ythl went invisible. No need to get Princess Sharp Shooter upset. Her reaction did make Kera wonder about Ythl and his sisters. Thoughts for another time that was for sure. Being more comfortable in her new skin Kera didn’t bother putting her hood up as they made their way to the tavern.

The Giant’s Toe was a contradiction. The posh décor would have made Kera feel out of place but the patrons did bring the place down to her level. As the man made a crude comment to Klara, Kera rolled her eyes. Did those cheese lines EVER work? Well the guy was drunk so no doubt he thought he was being a great romantic.

The halfling almost went unnoticed but her shout was unmistakable. As the group started to head toward a quiet table Kera was brought up short by Karrick’s sudden course correction. Okay not a quiet table. Reaching up Kera made sure Ythl was alright as they made their way to a more crowded area.

”Are you sure about this Tiger?”

She asked Karrick as they took a seat. She had to speak up a bit to be heard. Looking to Muziel she wondered if this had been a good idea.

Kera rolled her eyes at Klara. When she called Ythl a thing Kera shot her a look of utter hate. Petting her precious little fairy’s back Kera scoffed at what Klara had said.

”Ignore her Ythl.”

Attention was turned back to Grachius as he spoke. It seemed they did have a pressing matter at hand. Looking to Karrick she shook her head softly.

”I think this is all connected. If we find the rod and this Shepherd we find Hana. Lets go get that rod.”

She looks to the Muziel to lead the way. When Ythl pipes up Kera smiles to her little friend.

”Of course I want you to come. You have been the biggest of help to us. I adore you Ythl.”

A small part in the back of Kera’s mind knew she wouldn’t like Ythl quite as much if the Mana storm hadn’t twisted her like it had. Walking over to Karrick slapped his backside.

”Lets get moving tiger.”

She had to bite her bottom lip to keep from laughing. Karrick was right…poking fun, teasing, someone was fun.

Nimon, you made me spit water all over my keyboard...nice :)

Kera pouted a little at Ythl when it was clear she had guessed wrong. Maybe it was the change in her but she was really starting to grow found of the little guy.

”What did Arazni have to say Ythl?”

She asks the twisted fey as she straightens out his new accessory. At least Grachius was paying the little fey his due for running around. When Klara starts acting like s fool Kera shoots her a look.

Ythl is not some monster. He’s our friend…deal with it Princess. Calm down or go hyperventilate somewhere else.”

She turned her attention back to Ythl to see what he has to say.

Ythl!!!

Kera says as a wide smile break out a cross her face. Patting her shoulder she hoped her twisted fairy friend would come sit. As he spoke of gossip and Muziel guessed what the topic was about Kera looked thoughtful for a moment.

When Karrick seemed inpatient with their little friend she waved her hand in his direction as if to dismiss him.

”Did something happen? In the desert?”

Of course they didn’t have time to waste but Ythl was a delicate creature whom needed to be treated in a certain way.

”Maybe involving a dwarf?”

If he wanted to play a bit of a guessing game Kera would play along.

When Grachius and Muziel started whispering in some language Kara frowned then rolled her eyes. A smile crosses her face when Karrick makes the comment she was thinking.

”I think this was all too much for Miikae. She headed out with Sands. Looks like it’s just the three of us.”

Kara wasn’t happy with the way the numbers were dwindling but nothing could be done about it at this point.

So, since we are moving forward do we want to have Nimon get more peeps in the party or are we fine with three?

YES YES!!! I wish to carry on!!!

Your an Epic DM Nimon and I have as much fun in this game as I do in my IRL PFS games.

I have been waiting for Miikae to post but it seems we may have lost her as well.

It seemed her attempt at intimidating Grachius had not gone as planned. Maybe it was because she was tired…or because her heart just wasn’t in it. This whole adventure had gone very different then she had intended. Looking to Miikae she motioned to the door with a nod of her head.

“Come on…lets get back to the others. Him too.”

She pointed at Grachius then moved toward the door.

It felt like everything was unraveling and she was left trying to hold all the threads, desperately trying to get them to go back together. Taking a deep breath Kera trying to remember what Muziel had said about Hana’s party. She didn’t have to think to long as Klara retouched on the point.

“All…dead…”

Something VERY serious was going on. Looking over to Karrick she frowned. He looked like a powder keg about to explode. She really had defused him as much as she could. Turning back to Klara she nodded her head slightly.

“I’ll get Grachius”

Moving out of the room she hurried to Miikae and the creeper. Standing in the doorway she addressed Miikae only.

“Got some bad news. All Hana’s men are dead…and it seems she was the on that set Karrick up to take the fall for the bomb. We need to question sad sack there…”

She motioned toward Grachius.

“…the tensions pretty thick in there.”

Kera turns to Grachius now and bears down on him, her hand on the hilt of her sword.

“You do one forsaken thing to make things worse and I WILL NOT hesitate to take your head clean off…got it?”

Intimidate: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

You will be missed Pervince. *hugs*

Kara took in all that was going on silently. She was on edge keeping a particular eye on Karrick.

Sorry for the suck post. I have been battling a spring flu and working made over time at work.

Kera stands near Karrick keeping a close eye on him. She is worried that he might sneak off from the group and do something. When the others enter the room she nods to them in turn.

She smirks slightly at Klara and Pervince. The disapproval in the room just makes the smirk widen.

Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Okay. Thanks Nimon :)

*pokes with stick*

She was surprised her words, even if it was just her tone, got through to Karrick. It was something and at this point a little something was better then nothing. As she watched him let the man go Kera went a little wide eyed. It surprised her but then no doubt his own group would hunt him down and kill him for talking. Following Karrick she hurried along to find the others.

Kera could only watch as Karrick dealt with the man who had ruined his life. When they started to move the man Gloria had to open her gob. She had never wanted to punch someone in their stupid face as much as she did right now. However now wasn’t the time or the place for such things.

Listening to the man Kera found all of what he said a little hard to believe. There was no point in doubting him though. He seemed to know his life was forfeit and death usually made people speak the truth.

As Karrick seemed to lose it a little Kera stepped toward him. She wasn’t going to stop him from getting the answers he wanted she just wasn’t going to let him take things to far.

The familiar voice of Klara rang through the room and Kera turned. What she said made Kera’s eyes go wide.

”Hana?”

It seemed impossible but then what point was there in Klara lying? They were taking a lot on faith here. When Klara said she had cleared Karrick’s name Kera looked over at him. He didn’t seem moved at the news at all. In fact it only seems to fuel his anger. Once Klara leaves Kera fully steps up to Karrick.

”Hey…listen. You’re angry and rightfully so. These people used you with no regard for your life. You went to hell for what someone else did. Tearing them a part seems like the right kind of justice right now. But I need you to take a deep breath Karrick. For right now I need you to put a cap on this anger. There will be a right time to unleash it but it’s not now. I promise you that you will get the peace you want but right now Pip need a calmer more level headed Karrick…can you do that?”

Midway through her talk she had placed her hands in his arms hoping he would snap out of his murder trance with some human touch.

"We need to find the others then we need to find a way into that vault."

It all seemed to happen rather quickly. One second she was speaking to Gloria and the next Karrick was flying a crossed the room, knife in hand and cloak sailing behind him. If Karrick had a knife out that meant trouble. Quickly Kera took out her sword but it was all over…well other then the dart that went sailing past. Guys aim had been way off.

As Karrick spoke Kera moved closer realizing Gloria already had her guns out. She wasn’t a fan of guns…they could malfunction. Listening to what was said Kera looked from Karrick to the man then back to Karrick again.

”Is this…

She stopped herself from asking if this is why he had acted funny when they had left town to see the witch. That question was for another time. For now she glared down at the man hoping he had answers, more so for Karrick then Gloria.

"That's right. I would fell better coming along."

Clearly Gloria thinks she and Karrick alone cane handle this. Kera isn't so sure. Gloria may have a high opinion of herself but that didn't make her bullet proof.

"I will do that."

She says smiling a little at Gloria. At least the women was nice enough. Kera also pulls the hood of her cloak up but not for any stealth reasons. She simply wants to hide her face.

Perception: 1d20 ⇒ 9

When Gloria seems to want to take Karrick out just the two of them Kera steps up.

"I feel fine. I think I'll join you both."

The thought of Karrick whispering in Gloria's ear doesn't set well with Kera.

ACK!!! Forgot the fort roll sorry

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

Kera nods to Miikae but she has a felling this all intertwines somehow. She has to bit her lower lip to keep from laughing when Gloria comments on what she and Grachius "had". They were on their way then, Kera taking up the rear just in case.

Taking her cut of the coins Kera moves over to Karrick and places a gentle hand on his arm. She doesn't have the adequate words to say what she wants to say. He had done so well in talking Gloria down then faces one of the people who had him wrongly put away.

"We should finish this...together"

She of course meant the whole party when she said together. Though Kera did want to make the people who had done this pay. She couldn't shake the image of a young Karrick reading fairy stories...and how far away that little boy was from the man before her.

Kera will get into melee range of the assassin (if that only takes one move action)

Power Attack: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24

Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

"Not for long..."

Kera will rush into the smoke to go after the man

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

”Shut up Grachius”

She says helping him up then getting him moving again. As the other look over the weapons to see if they are magical or religious Kera keeps an eye on the prisoner.

Once on the move again she is on high alert. Seeing the crowd by the gate Kera has a bad feeling. When the gun slinging gutter wench starts in on Karrick she has had just about enough of this lawless vengeance.

”B***h is going to have to get through me first.”

She growls in a low voice only her party can hear. Kera wasn’t about to let some gun toting banshee with an over inflated ego come at one of her friends.

Looking into the den Kera gives an approving nod before going into it with Muziel.

”Between this and what we got off the Gnolls we shouldn’t be hurting for awhile.”

She shot Karrick a look letting him know she remembered he had all those gems.

”You and Sands alright Miikae?”

Kera suddenly shoots Karrick a look

Grachius!

She hurried to get out of the den and check on their prisoner.

"Show off..."

Kera thinks with a smirk as she watches Karrick move. When he tells her to end the mutant she had no problems with that. Though it seems his friend does.

Will Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Made it...just barely

Moving over to the screaming mutant Kera plunges her sword into him.

Attack (Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 7 - 1 = 12

Doubt that hits but...

Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

"MIIKAE!!!"

Kera was quick to her feet knowing this would still give the mutants an opening to attack her. (I will take the AoO)

She strikes out hoping to get to her friend before anything worse happens to her.

Attack Roll(With Power Attack): 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (18) + 7 - 1 = 24

Damage: 1d10 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 6 + 2 = 10

Kera worries about Kerrick and his reaction to the bugs. Having never seen him scared before it makes him seem more human and less monster. She listens as the others talk just taking in what is said and what needs to be done. She mostly agrees with Karrick in the fact they weren’t getting paid to deal with this Shepherd stuff. However Kera also didn’t want to deal with a rampaging god either.

As they made their way through the desert she notices the animals reluctance to move then the tremors. Taking out her sword and reading her shield she prepared for attack.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25

Kera cringed a little when Karrick spit, however there was a smile on her face.

”Charming…”

She thought to herself but Karrick was Karrick and he wasn’t out to please anyone but himself. The silence was not uncomfortable or unexpected. He was a man of few words and when he did speak it was usually a acid tongued verbal barb. Feeling his eyes on her Kera shifts her weight slightly not sure if she is comfortable under Karricks gaze.

”Are you still on about that? You can’t always go by what you read in fairy stories.”

Kera wasn’t totally sure his mistrust wasn’t spot on. The witch seemed nice enough but then so had Lord Creeper. Karrick was on about a price and Kera just shook her head. If the witch wanted them dead then they would be dead…and what price? The witch seemed nice enough to Kera. She wasn’t going to argue with Kerrick…it seemed Pervince was going to do that for her.

As the little man went on about the meal and the witch Kera just pet Sands letting this be between the other two. When Karrick mentioned ants Kera just shook her head again but there was a smile on her face. With the sudden appearance of the witch and her display of powers Kera feels a little uneasy. When she tells them to go Kera nods but waits for the others. The wait is not long and Kera is surprised to see Grachius with Miikae. Once Sands was back in the Druid’s capable hands she looked at Grachius in his pitiful state.

Things happened fast then as there was talk of a moonrod and a shepherd…it all confused Kera but she was sure Muziel or Grachius would explain things.

Kera smiled when Karrick called the crow charming in a certain tone. It did seem like he was making all sorts of interesting friends in the desert.

”Thanks…”

She said taking the jerky from him. Kera laughed out loud at what Karrick said next. When the crow vanished like it did Kera’s laugh cut off. Taking a deep breath she looked over at Karrick again.

”You think she is a real and honest Drow? I have only ever hear whispers of them…I mean she could just be a normal elf twisted by a storm…like me.”

She chewed on some of the jerky trying not to let her mind fill with dark thoughts. It was no use though…going home would be tough for her. She would be branded a mutant and her life would never be the same.

”The witch…she offered to help with some of my change. None of the physical stuff…just the emotional stuff. Like how I an angry a lot…and seem not to care like I use to. I told her no though…not sure I could take another change.”

After eating some of the meal Kera headed out with Sands. The witch had been dead on with her warning so Kera kept close to Sands as he drank. Seeing the familiar face in the tree then having it speak…*twitch*…Kera took Sands reins.

”Yeah…No…”

She said moving, with Sands, over to Karrick. Kera gave him a bit of a wide eyed look then pointed over to the tree and pound.

”I just…I think…I’m not really sure what I just saw. I mean it was a man dyeing but…yeah…”

She wasn’t shook up at all it seemed she was just trying to wrap her mind around spiders of unusual size living in trees eating people. It was then she saw that Karrick was offering the crow some dried meat.

”Making friends and influencing small animals? First Ythl and now Tsavaros. You going Druid on me?”

She said as she petted Sands a bit. The poor thing had seen what she had seen so he had to be a little shaken up. Not to mention Miikae was in the cellar with the witch. Kera just hoped nothing bad was happening…after what she had seen she wasn’t sure they could trust the witch.

She jumps a little when the witch touches her hand. Kera hadn’t excepted her to linger over her hand so.

”Yes he was distressed about not having a gift. I didn’t like seeing him like that.”

As the witch speaks of getting ride of her anger Kera’s eyes lit up. Of course she can’t fix her visage that is forever changed. As the true weight of what the witch was offering settled on Kera she glanced at Kerrick then smiled.

”Thanks you but someone told me I now look as tough as I am on the inside…I don’t wish to change any part of that.”

She knew getting ride of the anger, changing herself again, might be to much. Everything happened for a reason and she was now this way for a reason.

As they entered the hut she listened to the witches warning to Sands. Moving near a window, if one faces the pond, she would keep an eye on Sands to make sure he was safe. Kera had promised to watch Miikae’s back but she couldn’t go with her to the cellar. So watching Sands would have to do.

Will Save 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

As she watched Pervince and Muziel dig into the food Kera knew better then to just jump head first into such a meal. However it was just to enticing so she tucked in. When Muziel called to Karrick she thought to take him out something but didn’t because she wasn’t sure how the witch would react to that.

When Karricks shoots her a look Kera just smiles brightly at him. Gem in hand her smile turns smug. There was a certain pleasure in bossing Karrick around a bit.

She looked from the witch to Miikae then back again as they spoke some language that was way beyond common. Well it seemed Pervince’s Gnoll route was a dead end. At least she hadn’t killed them yet…that was something.

Whatever was said between the witch and Miikae in their strange shared language did the trick. They were invited in at least…she just hoped it wasn’t a trap. She nods when Muziel says Miikae is speaking witch then smiles at his very diplomatic response. As she is about to get in line with the others Kerrick’s words spot her. His nudge has her smirking again nodding to his suggestion. It would be good if one of them stayed outside…just in case.

Moving to the group Kera holds out her hand, with the gem, to the witch.

”A gift from Ythl and us.”

Even though Ythl already had his pie Kera felt they still needed to give the gift.

I just want to say the past two weeks have been horrid at work. People calling off, programs messing up and the general work BS. I have had to stay late more then once and may have to work two weekend in a row. To top that off I have had back to back to back doctors appointments.

However, every time I look at this game thread I smile and most times laugh. I wanted to thank you all for that. You have made these past few weeks bearable.

Kera had been about to speak when Ythl went on about the witch. Then the witch herself appeared. Kera’s mouth hung open a bit…a Drow…a real life in the flesh Drow. Not to mention a top side Drow. Wait…maybe she wasn’t a Drow. Looking down at her own shadow marked skin it made her wonder if this wasn’t an elf twisted by the waste. No matter they needed to save their skins right now.

The witch dismissed Ythl then let into the group. Kera couldn’t help but roll her eyes a bit as Pervince seemed to be digging them into a hole. At least Miikae was being respectful. When Karrick looked over at her Kera help out her hand and gave him a look that said “Cough up a gem if you want to get out of this alive.” They needed to give this witch a present and fast.

”Storybooks?”

It was hard to picture Karrick as a kid. How different had he been? Very? Not at all? It made her smile to think about and she stepped up to him to whisper in his ear.

She smiled then moved away from him. Kera wasn’t sure what had gotten into her…she was teasing Karrick as he had teased her before. She blamed this all on her new condition and moved on.

”Hair? I think a gem will do…especially since you don’t have any hair to give Karrick.”

When Karricj and Muziel stopped so did Kera. It was then she noticed the soot. Looking back at Muziel and Karrick she places a hand on her hip.

”So he mentioned Grachius…so what? Of course he was mean to Ythl…and the witch no doubt cursed him after getting the hair. Your making something out of nothing Karrick. To many fairy stories if you ask me.”

She waited to see what the others would say but she really thought all of this was silly. The witch was flesh and blood not some goddess out to smite them.

Watching Karrick gather up all the loot had Kera quirking an eyebrow. She wasn’t about to forget that he had it and was going to make sure she got her cut. After all Karrick owed her for using her living room like a morgue. When he started to grumble about a the witch she turned to him.

”Sounds like you speak from experience Karrick…care to share?

She asked smirking again. Then Ythl started in about a pie and a present. Even squinting Kera could make out a pie but then Ythl was a pixie. Reaching up she patted him on the back again.

”Calm Ythl…be calm. I am sure we have something to give the witch. Would she like one of the gems we got? Maybe something else?”

Kera felt a kinship with the dark pixie so she felt the need to keep him clam and happy. Plus he was huge help and the longer he stayed with them the longer he would help them.

Kera was glad the battle ended easily. She was in no mood for something long and drawn out. It seemed they had a decent amount of loot on them so it was worth the trouble. When Ythl speak she listens intently and smiles when he seems so excited about his treat. His incessant talking doesn’t bother Kera in fact she enjoys the sound of his voice. Though she does raise an eyebrow at the thought of being eaten by a witch wolf.

The exchange between Ythl and Muziel has Kera smiling again. It worries her that becoming visible causes the little pixie pain. When she feels the weight on her shoulder Kera lifts up a hand an pats his back softly. When he whispers about his sisters Kera nods slightly. The fact that he just said they eat a giant doesn’t make her want to jump right into a trip to meet them.

”Maybe after my missions are complete. I would like to meet them as well.”

She whispers back truly intrigued about meeting others like Ythl. Miikea seems to be of the same mind as Kera about keeping Ythl happy and with the group. The news about the water has her frowning. When Ythl speaks of Karrick she looks over to him with a smirk.

”Karrick isn’t afraid of much. Are we very far from the witches home?”

Standing and taking out her normal bastard sword out (round one action) she readies herself for battle. It pisses her off that she was the only one that got tripped. It seemed Karrick was either very luck or very good…she believed it was a little of both.

Moving up to the rest of the group she watches the Gnoll’s retreat. Hearing Karrick send off the dark pixie then say he knows where the creatures den is Kera nods. Then starts after the Gnoll's (thirty foot move to get to them) then attacks.

Attack = 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

Damage = 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

Cmd is 17 so she is tripped

Kera had been about to speak when suddenly she found herself on the ground. Well that wasn’t right. Looking up she saw the mutated Knolls had gotten the drop on them. With a growl she started to get up.

Initiative: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24

As they walked Kara kept a careful eye on Karrick. She wanted to ask what had caused his fit back in the city. From what she knew of him he would be a hard man to shake. Whatever it was back there had to have been a big deal. Since Karrick wasn’t know for his open nature she decided to ask him later.

”Not as open minded. But then not all of your faith are as kind as you are Muziel.”

It was true enough at least to Kera. Everyone back at the embassy had been slightly beyond creepy. Compared to them Muziel was a prince. She nods about the Reidford bunker but thinks this will be an easy enough task.

”Agreed but her gun might come in handy down there. Plus it seemed Pervince has her wrapped around his little finger.”

She teases him slightly about his new love interest. Though he can tell under the good natured ribbing Kera is happy for him.

Listening to Ythl speak Kera wonders what kind of creature this witch is. She also wonders if she had been twisted by a Mana storm. Did Kera now have some aversion to silver? Trying not to think of such things she forced her mind to concentrate on what Ythl said.

”Just the witch for now Ythl.”

She said to him when he asked about the giants. Since they were out of the city Kera put her hood down and smiled to the dark pixie. Patting her shoulder softly (if he isn’t already there) Kera will allow him to sit there and prattle on as they walk. He was a good distraction from her own thoughts.

Kera flinched when Muziel made her first mistake in the conversation. Well that information well had run dry. At least they had gotten a bit out of him before he clamed up and basically threatened all of them. It made the corners of her mouth turn up to hear Karrick interject his usual quips into the conversation.

”You couldn’t have known Muziel.”

She says with a smile and a light hand on his shoulder. He had done so very well up until that moment. The reappearance of Pervince made Kera mentally chuckle. He always seemed to show up at just the right moment. Taking the note she looked it over twice committing the words to memory. She passes it to Miikae next then looks to Pervince. Her expression is slightly troubled but if this is the only way to find the Duchess then so be it. Though she was changed her strength had not left her so she was ready for battle.

”I don’t think Hana planned to skip out on her tab so to speak. I think things have just not gone as planned.”

Though Kera felt different she still believed in the Duchess. Looking to the other she nods to Pervinces words.

”A bigger group would be better and Klara does work for Samuel.”

Listen to Miikae speak Kera raises an eyebrow. Why would a druid care about someone twisted by a mana storm? Nodding to her Kera spoke.

”Yes I think we should all go. It would be good if she would watch Sands…which I am sorry about. It seems going underground is inevitable.”

Kera was about to address the pixie when Karrick seems to go into a state. He seems tightly wound and judging from his shaking fits he is holding himself back. Reaching down Kera taking one of his fits in both of her hands. This might not be the wisest thing but she hopes it will distract Karrick from whatever has him on edge.

It looked as if their visit to this Desert Witch was always in the cards. Smiling to Ythl she nods to his words.

”Well then I think that’s settled. On to this Desert Witch it is.”

Thanks guys!!! Yep the worst is behind me. It didn't take long to take out. The worst was the local they gave me. That stuff BURNED!!!! Now I am just super sore.

I may not be able to post tomorrow. I am having my chemo port removed (WOOT!!!). I have read it's no big deal so we shall see if what I have read is true.