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Anakhsunamun: I am comfortable in Taldane, as wretched as my touge twists the language. But I am impressed that you speak my own so well. Tell me, did you find the artifact Celanka foresaw in the crypt?

Celanks walks slowly toward you. She is not menacing. She reaches out and touches Tempest (if you let her). Her eyes roll back. She whispers: The Blade of lord Vardishal! Finally, someone may stop Kardswan and end the Carrion King's reign!

the spirit of Vardishal vibrates with confusion: how could she speak thus about my brother? He has nothing to do with the Carrion filth!

The Guardian Kakooyapesh defeated? Hm. The old Gnoll goes silent, looking thoughtful.

The young priestess Celanka begins to speak for the first time. But just as she does the Old Gnoll snaps her teath: Be careful what you say, girl!

Celanka nods, but continues in almost perfect Common: If you would allow us into the Monestary we would be greatful. I believe from my studies that there may be an artifact hidden there. An artifact that might help us to defeat the cult of Rovagug once and for all. Perhaps hidden in the bowels of the Crypt, where it is said the body of St Vardishal lies in the "repose of breathing death."

The old crone moves slowly to Hajar and casts dispel magic ending the aging spell. In fairly decipherable common she says: Blessings upon you all. You have saved us! I am Anakhsunamun. A teacher among the Great Tribe: the Three Jaws. And this is Celanka, my student, a very special priestess.

She regresses into Gnollish in order to explain her situation better. In Gnollish:We are refugee. There was a coup d'état. The insurgents seek to replace the image of our goddess Lamashtu with the worship of Rovagug and the enslavement to the Carrion King! she spits on the ground violently at the mention of the evil leader and his sick god. We, the Three Jaws, are the last Gnoll tribe to stand against the service of Rovagug in the hinterlands. When Celanka discovered what that evil cult was doing in the temple we attempted to expose them. So they send these scorpion assasins. she kicks one of the dead gnolls. We fled here to the monastery. I tried to save all the young priestesses in training. But I failed.

As you look back among the carnage you notice it is true. Most of the dead children are females, wearing light robes of Lamashtu's protege's.

Anakhsunamun in common again: We seek the asylum of Kakooyapesh, the guardian. Better to live among the pugwampis than enslaved to the rough beast, though calling it that is too great an honor for the bastard! she turns away thoughtfully. Besides, we will not be gone long. We have a plan to save our tribe. Will you allow us passage to the monastery to seek the Guardian's aid?

That tickles...knock that off...no...stop...haha, nono! *involuntary leg kicks*

Oh, I don't think so, Paladin. Nothing that goes in there comes out alive. Death on your blade is preferable.

In broken common: I'm not going in there.

You saw probably two platoons totaling about 150 Gnolls. Water is already moving through the duct. The waterfall you saw was distant, but appeared to be very beautiful. It is on the hinterlands map.

Kakooyapesh cackles when he hears this. Hehaha! They are finally draining that Nixie's filth pond. Good.

hehe, no. You would like to believe this but no. They did not destroy him because destroying anything only makes him stronger. Even the sarenrea with asmodeuses help can't do it. Because evil begets evil, friend. Destruction begets nothing but destruction. Kakooyapesh grins, flesh pieces hanging from his polished calcium teeth. Remains Hostile for now. Diplomacy Check fails:( Guess this means this particular monster is now officially an NPC, haha

The Gnoll laughs yet again. don't they always? How could she? Have you not heard the tale? Of how saranrae and the other gods imprisoned him? And asmodeous forged the lock, keeping the only key? Tell me, Paladin. Why is it, do you think, the gods did not just kill the rough beast?

The Gnoll appears indifferent as Yazi barely spares it's life from Bahram's glistening blade. Another Pugwampis on it's belt dies with a quiet sigh.

Kakooyapesh laughs.

The Gnoll spits on the ground and nods, but stays just short direct verbal agreement to Hajar's terms: The dawnflower's prisoner? Hrmph. My mother will not forgive me.

One of the pugwampis on Kakooyapesh's belt sighs and dies. Kakooyapesh looks at it, lifts it's head, and lets it dead-flop back down. Common: They do not last long once you tie them to the belt. heee hee heeee. But they love it! They think it great sacrifice. We gnolls are gods to the pugwampis. He does not seem concerned at Anjali's crossbow. Kakooyapesh is one hard @ss mo-fo fo sho.

In Gnoll, Kakooyapesh responds with a strange chuckling sound.

Ha, this is my favorite part of RPGs. The RPing:)

That is good enough.
Combat Over.

Severely wounded by the constant barage of his surrounding foes, the Gnoll takes a knee. It breaths heavily, propping itself up by it's axe it says in broken common: I cannot win. But I will not beg. The half dead pugwampis on his belt begin to whimper and cry.

Kakooyapesh has no more fight left. 2HP. coup de gris available.

I had to put my border collie down in june. She had been my buddy since my Air Force days. I was miserable for like a month. I am really sorry...

str help: 1d20 ⇒ 5
Kuralaak pants heavily. Battle after battle is wearing him out.

The badguy looses his DEX bonus when grappled, right? So his AC isn't 25.

More crossbow bolts at the cleric who just won't die...
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (14) + 11 = 25 hit! 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17

Can I still shoot at him while he's grappled?
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 miss
1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 miss
Not that it matters if I roll like that!

Kuralaak groans. I really need to poison those damn bolts...

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 1 = 17
Kuralaak snaps out if the funk I think!!
What? What happened? Holy Gnollballz that's a Gibbering Mouther!?
Seeing the has the Mouther under control Kuralaak moves as indicated on the mapo And fires at the Trog cleric
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13 will save
1d100 ⇒ 98 Oh shoot. Who is closest to Kuralaak??
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (2) + 12 = 14
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

GM, do we get a new will save each round? Not that a few more xbow bolts are going to make that much difference in the grand scheme of monsterdom...
round2 will save?: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

Haha, uncontrollable snarling confirmed!

Well that's a bummer. 1d100 ⇒ 40. Then instead of my awesome critical hit Kuralaak just... snarls uncontrolably.

Kuralaak moves into the room and unleashes hell at the mouther. 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
conf: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
damage1: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
damage2: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
will save is +1 from fighter class table + con mod, right?

To be fair the act in and of itself is not evil its the reason for doing so that can make it evil..

***head explodes from colledge philosophy class flashback***

Hm. So WHY did Kuralaak take the egg? He expects to meet more sentient Troglodytes in the immediate future, and figures he can save crossbow bolts by bargaining with the egg via entertaining role-playing. Unless of course that is not bargaining but hostage taking!? Now I've confused myself.

sleight of hand: 1d20 ⇒ 20 Kuralaak smiles as the Trog walks away. It never realized Kuralaak yoinked an egg. Kuralaak puts the Trog egg in his pack. If the Trog comes back Kuralaak will 'coax' him into fighting many-mouth-thing with them. Otherwise, he and Kronus will have scrambled Trog egg tonight.

Kuralaak aims his un-loaded crossbow at them as they go away just for kicks. Kapow he whispers to himself.

If troll is still alive after that...1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Oh, thanks Kronus! I didn't see that nat 20! This is going to be great, I - crit confirm: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14. Crap.

rapid: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
shot: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Kuralaak shoots with perfect precision at very non-vital organs on the green troll.

13. dam dice roller!

Kuralaak slides up next to the Iryna. At blue Troll-glo-thingy:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Sorry about the Gnoll smell, lady. Haven't had time for my puppy bath in a few days. would a baby Gnoll be called a puppy? Or a kitten?

Ah, nothing more dangerous than a Gnoll with nothing to loose. Drink that potion up, warrior... Kuralaak sniffs the air. Come, my friends are in danger. Kuralaak runs for the others yipping with glee all the way.

I am Kuralaak, Seige Engineer of the Thunderhills tribe. If you do come with us, I promise you much flesh to eat. The humans I travel with keep my meat sack stuffed. Kuralaak digs in his bag and pulls out a piece of giant scorpion meat. Why this just last night we killed. And we ate.

Kuralaak surprises Hajar by appearing behind him. Hello old friend. I found a Gnoll back there who wants to play nice. Maybe we should send him in first? Kuralaak grins. Hajar just might be finally figuring out how to tell when Kuralaak is joking...

To Kronus. After a moment of long silence. Are you going to eat me?

at the creature eating Kronus.
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Not sure I can save you. Also, I doubt you intend it but your tone is coming off as abrasive. We aren't used to that in this game. Are you sure we are the group for you?

Hm. It wasn't on the map. Can you handle him or do you need help from a humble crossbow Gnoll? 'Cause I've got the range to shoot into both melees.

Kuralaak stands there in a stuper for about 12 seconds as he watches this Kronus fellow break free and single-mouth-adly shred the two guards and their mounts. He drops the whip and gives a grin. Awe, you know I was just kidding there big fellow. I was actually hoping you would do that...saves me crossbow bolts! Well don't just stand there. Do you want proper Gnoll revenge or stand there and pant like a puppy?? and hoping Kronus doesn't bite him in the back of the head, Kuralaak turns and moves toward Hajar, Grim, Raj and their new companions, raining hell upon the Troglo-whatever-ya-call-thems.

******Round3
-Single move action taken on the map
-standard action shot (-2 for cover) 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (9) + 12 - 2 = 19
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

******Round4
Rapidshot
1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 11 - 2 = 17
1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 11 - 2 = 11
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

I'd be suprised if #4 isn't dead.

I think i'm up to speed...Kronus killed those guards, though there is dispute about what his attack bonus is for the bite, as posted it made for good story. And we are Round 4 akillin Troglodytes.

Guys I am sorry, I usually post like a fiend but the doctor says I'm very sick. Should be better in 24 hours now that they've given me the latest israeli alchemical pills from my local hi-school pharmacy.

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9 The initial bluff fails. If I get a second chance Kuralaak will do this: grab a chorded whip, the kind with bone shards tied in it, and move to whip Kronus the whelp. Lifting the whip high he says I will handle this Dog. I cannot handle the humans alone though...You must help! 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

This attempt fails too. Kuralaak is beginning to realize this maybe wasn't the best plan.

PS Kuralaak isn't throwing you guys under the bus. You will be long gone by the time deez fooz get there.

Kuralaak decides on a direct approach. He walks boldly up to the steps of Area E where the grey haired Gnoll is held. Hello! M' dear riders, All hail the carrion King! But did you know that there is a Human Paladin of Sarenrea freeing all your prisoners down in the tunnels!? Quickly! They well make good their escape!

Kuralaak plans on slicing the Grey Gnolls bonds, then plucking the riders off from behind with crossbow bolts as the ride away. Backing up the steps should make things tough for mounted attackers.

Kuralaak shudders an old crone in my tribe used to do this spell. It isn't the one where that long optic nerve STAYS CONNECTED to your head while it floats through the halls is it? That one is disgusting! Kuralaak has no real objections of course.

I'm Kuralaak, a current player, formerly evil Gnoll. Well, I guess I'm still a Gnoll, just not evil. Thanks for all the applications. Dave the Dwarf is an awesome GM so if you get picked you are in for some fun.

Kuralaak's got 5500 or so.