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I'm here - I think the site was only on for a brief amount of time over the weekend, and I wasn't able to post then. I now notice it had brief glimpses of, hm, consciousness, but when I was trying to log on, it's been down all the time.

If the site is stable, I'm here and ready to get back into it!

LaRA follows Ton through the fog, and upon seeing the men surrounding Wulf, frowns. Pointing her finger at the one closest to her rumbling earth elemental, the creature leaps forwards, bringing both its earthen fists towards the man's head. A crossbow shot from LaRA later, the android turns towards Ton. "Should we extend an offer of unconditional surrender under threat of death, or do we believe these individuals base their actions on irrationality?"

The earth elemental, finally unbound, continues its carnage through the enemy ranks, one stony fist at a time. "Continuing aggressive actions until further input.", LaRA informs, as her crossbow snaps once more.

I lost some posts yesterday, so thanks for the waiting. Weekend's looking pretty free, though, so I should be able to catch up!

The fog makes LaRA wince her eyes. "Human eyes ineffective in mists. Binding elemental presence to local sediments.", she relays in her inflectionless voice, as the ground in front of Wulf begins to shake, as if something is trying to break free. "Please do not attack the conjurate."

The human woman in the green cowl glances at Wulf behind the barrier. "Separation from reinforcements has a low chance of success.", she blurts out. Raising a hand, green runes and geometric shapes begin glowing in the air, as it appears to bend and twist around Wulf. "Experimenting on whether quantity is better than quality.", she mutters to herself, as the barbarian appears to increase in size.

Here!

The long holiday was followed by a cheerful 13 hour workday yesterday, and the rest was taken by tidying my house up and sleep. Mostly the latter if I'm honest.

Will get a post up in a couple of hours!

I think I've got quite a bit on my plate, and at a time where I'm almost stretched too thin...

If my fighter concept wasn't taken in another Hell's Rebels game, I'd be very willing to take her with...

Damnit, days, why are you only 24 hours each?!

Hey guys, I'm back with computer access!

I'd be monitoring you more closely for now on, and I'm ready to jump back in when we set off.

I think hardness is generally ruled as being bypassed by "appropriate" damage - fire bypasses the hardness of wood, acid - metal, slashing - rope, bludgeoning - rocks, etc. But I've also seen a lot of table variation there.

Until then, LaRA's in Torch and in the middle of some calibrations.

I was just about to mention that I'd be going on a holiday on Saturday, and would likely be patchy for a week. My holiday is actually three weeks from then, so pausing until August 13th sounds pretty good to me - but I'd be more than capable of posting for the first two weeks of April.

My vote goes to pause, but I would be happy either way!

LaRA sends a glance at Father Joram. "Fact: Steam is also used in nuclear engineering.", she smiles, then glances over the reader's shoulder. "Statement: This is a remarkable book.", she notes, glancing it over. Hypothesis: The tome has been assembled over a long period of time by a group of individuals. As Scrapwall is mentioned, she blinks, staring at Father Joram.

Not quite sure how Masterwork scrolls work, but I guess LaRA puts in the extra effort?

I think that should sort it. If you're short on money, I think LaRA has some to spare.

I think you get one masterwork of from each of the first three, and I only failed with one of the Shield ones? Unless 1 isn't an autofailure.

Still on track to get my CS for the weekend. I hope it's not too much of an issue! Sorry!

That's one spell I'm picking up!

I'd love to get the time to update my character sheet, but it seems like I'd have to wait for the weekend. I find my spare time being less and less these past couple of weeks, and it doesn't look like it's slowing down. Although, my weekends should be a lot freer now.

---Revelations---

LaRA spends the next couple of days alternating between her human and android form. The former is often accompanied by the occasional "Hmm..."'s and "Oof."'s, when the human body's inherent lack of coordination lead her to stub a toe, impact a doorframe, or even drop something.

The android stands perfectly still and quiet as Khonnir explains his musings, occasionally pausing to write down something in her already bristling journal. As he finishes, she nods. Observation: Entity Khonnir Baine possesses large amounts of relevant information and abilities in deductive reasoning. She raises a hand in the air, before standing up. "Statement: I have pondered on the purpose and goals of Hellion. Hypothesis: By analysing goals, abilities and methods, I believe that both Hellion and the aforementioned Divinity are highly advanced artificial intelligences, most likely performing critical roles for the ship prior its uncontrolled descent."

She raises her notebook, beginning to draw with arcane energy on the backside. "They both appear to possess great understanding of technology, yet are not deities in the strict meaning of the verb. If so, they would be known quantities to the faith of Brigh." She continues. "They both appear to use primitives for their goals. Akin to most artificial intelligences, they do not appear to have emotional responses towards mortals. Extended notes are available to those interested.", she points towards her notebook.

"Summary: Additional information required. Travel to Scrapwall required, and with latest upgrades from Khonnir", she grabs her scarf. "integration speed will increase by several orders of magnitude. However, I have a theory that requires discussion."

She looks around the room. "Based on memory data recovered, I stipulate that I was once subservient to an artificial intelligence of the ship. It is possible that yet undiscovered routines are stored in my databanks, which may lead to slow or radical behavioural changes from this unit, let alone malign interference." She blinks, then pauses. "Please do not terminate this unit without a good reason.", she blurts out.

Work's kicking off crazy again, guys, I'll try and get something tomorrow morning!

Hey LaRA, would your character be willing to craft some scrolls for us? That spell coin shot is pretty good on a scroll, especially as an emergency robot killer spell if someone needs it. I'd love having spells like expeditious retreat, heightened awareness, mage armor, and shield on scrolls so I don't have to prepare them. Also, Zeke had to take four opposition schools, so getting Abjuration and Divination spells on scrolls is better for him since then he doesn't have to spend two slots.

Ugh. I've not actually ever played a straight up wizard, so I maaay have forgotten that I have that. That, and I have significantly less time for fun paperwork (e.g. character sheets) nowadays, and a lot more time for boring paperwork (engineering standards adherence), unfortunately.

I'll take a look at what spells you and Ton have, and I'd craft scrolls in the spare time over the week spent in Torch!

Enjoy the holiday, Ton and everyone else!

EDIT: Huh! I got a scarf/hat/object of ornamental clothing of limited environmental protection. Will update post!

LaRA's eyes glance over the people in the room, as she points at the drawings on the, well, everything. "Hypothesis: Exposure to high-risk situation and advanced technology appear to have triggered the recovery of this unit's memories.", she explains after a moment. "I have been playing those memories since they were legible at dawn.", she continues, getting down from the chair. "This unit's actions and moral constructs have led to an ethical dissonance with the previous inhabitants of the ship." She pauses for a moment. "Observation: It appears that prior to this unit's containment into the cryochamber, the survival of the Kasatha previously encountered has been tasked to this unit." Taking a step forwards, LaRA puts a hand on her chin. "This unit had a moral objection towards the treatment of the Kasatha, and was scheduled for decommissioning." If LaRA has any regrets or compassion towards her previous actions, it doesn't show.

Glancing at an equation stretching from the wall onto a painting on the wall, her head snaps at the rest. "Summary: Data received in the past several days has been crucial to this unit's adaptation. The memories restored over this unit's rest cycle have been instrumental in re-orienting priorities." She gestures at an eye-wateringly insane three-dimensional drawing just over the oven, as if that is the obvious answer. A moment later, her chin raises slightly higher, as if the android's prideful. "This unit now possesses limited empathy protocols. Empathy will be kept at approximately 20% of recorded maximum."

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LaRA's eyes glance over the hat with interest, as she takes the item in her hand. "Statement: Gratitude is encouraged when sentient species gift each others with items, in particular objects that can enhance chances of survival. Thank you."

Grasping the hat with one hand, LaRA appears to focus on it, until a fine, jade-coloured scarf hangs from her hand. Tucking it in a local custom, LaRA gives Khonnir a glance. "Statement: The wavelength of this fabric is the closest this unit can picture to those of its nanites.", she explains, as her eyes close.

The glossy sheen of LaRA's skin appears to get a more fleshy visage, and the trails of jade-coloured nanites coursing under her waxy flesh slowly fades away. A pair of green eyes open a couple of seconds later, only to snap fully open, panically glancing around the room. LaRA stumbles back onto a chair. "Warning: Vision systems severely impaired! Warning: Observable lag in fine motor abilities! Warning: Emotional levels severely exceeding critical limit!", she starts blurting out, as she hyperventilates. Grabbing the cloak, the previously familiar features of LaRA appear as the android slowly stands up.

"Statement: Purely biological lifeforms are inferior to biomechanical constructs.", she states laconically, before turning at Khonnir. "Observation: I was not prepared for the effects. Establishing mental routines and procedures." Her hand hovers over the cloak again, as she grabs the hem once more.

The human LaRA stands up from the chair, looking at Khonnir. Still breathing deeply, she takes a step forwards. "Beginning linguistical adherence routine.", a more inflexed voice leaves her mouth. "I wasn't cautious enough of the psychological effects inherent to the condition. Steps will be taken to avoid such in the future." While the voice still resembles that of LaRA, the tone's inherent inflexion is more akin to an absent minded scientist rather than the factual android. "Once again, thank you for the gift." A smile shows on LaRA's mouth, looking as real as they get.

Oh, right!

Zeke, Knowledge(Religion) might be the skill I'd like to associate with the Headband. I think that you have it, while LaRA's knowledges are about... 8,000 years out of date. Local doesn't make sense for a skill she'd have, and that's the only ones that come to mind!

LaRA glances at Wulf, as her eyebrows seem to furrow for a moment. "Analysis: Linguistical patterns inherent to the Taldan language are utilised for momentary confusion.", she says a moment later. "Hypothesis: momentary confusion is humourous.", she says, before putting another one of her unnatural smiles on her face. "Thank you. I will now contemplate humour."

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LaRA's eyes blink for a moment, then the inherent green glow appears once more. She stands up, then looks down at the ground. Emotional response at unsafe levels. Outcome: unprovoked instinctive movements. She glances around the room to scan for familiar faces, but the sun's first rays over the horizon suggest that everyone else is asleep. Her head tilts left and right in short, spazzy movements, as she appears to be looking at something not in the room. Beginning memory bank analysis: I appear to have developed a set of morals incompatible with previous crew. Visual cues recommended for accurate multi-string assessment. Pulling out a chalk from her bag, she moves to the nearest wall, and her hand begins scratching lines, words, equations and sketches.

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In the morning, as the earliest riser walks in the kitchen, they are presented with LaRA standing up on a chair and writing on the ceiling, while all the room is covered wall-to-wall in neatly drawn, yet completely incomprehensible chalk drawings, words in dozens of languages, and cross-sections of non-Euclidean geometry. LaRA turns around, a wide smile on her face. "Good morning. Request: Please do not disturb the equations."

Wow. 20 Discussion posts since I last had a chance to post! I need to get in there!

If one is so inclined, LaRA would definitely not object to a headband of intelligence. Definitely wouldn't.

LaRA reacts to the crowd's attention the only way she knows how: Staring blankly at the people waving and shouting. As a cheerful teenager gives her a wave, she stops in her tracks, before raising her hand and giving an awkward wave back. Observation: This unit's societal status appears to have significantly increased following the actions undertaken in aid of this settlement. Extrapolation: Future relations with this settlement may yield a symbiotic relationship. It's all she has time to think about as a large, joyful man attempts to pick her up. "Unknown biological unit, this course of action is unadvisable.", she blurts out in an unnaturally cold voice, as the man, and most of the bystanders seem to turn away. Turning around to glare at the purple fire of the Torch blaring in the sky, she blinks twice. Pausing memory recovery protocols. Redirecting power to societal observance and adherence. Turning away to stare at the city of Torch, away from the crashed ship, a small smile spreads across her face.

In the bar, LaRA takes a large glass of liquor in her hand, then turns around to observe the townsfolk enjoying themselves. Walking towards a group of people talking to each other, she extends a hand for a wave. "Greetings. Query: Could you present me with some examples of humour appropriate for the current situation?"

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Over the course of the week, LaRA's lack of need to conceal her identity too much proves useful, as she's barely seen in the Foundry. Walking around town and observing the townsfolk, sometimes outrightly asking a labourer in the middle of his work to "Please proceed with your objectives. This unit will observe." Dotting the library and all the knowledgeable elders, she appears to have made learning more about the Technic League and Hellion her main priority.

In the morning, LaRA's cleaning the bar with her outstretched hand, as waves of magic appear to wipe away soiled spots, clean glasses and nudge chairs in their proper configurations. As Dolga walks in, she nods, staring at the device, then back at Khonnir. "Statement: This unit will provide assistance as necessary. There are currently no outstanding orders for nutrition or intoxication at the bar.", she nods with a note of pride in her voice, grabbing her writing device and her book.

Engineering Aid: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 That'd be a +3 to Khonnir's check. Or anyone else's.

1d6 ⇒ 3

I am feeling a Toughness in my future...

Stat Increase: +1 Int, now 20.
Spells: Create Pit, Web.

Since I get another skill/level now, I'll be picking Disable Device, because Technomancer requires it. And because, well, reasons.

Skills: 7+2:
Perception, Spellcraft, Knowledge(Engineering, Arcana, Nature, Planes), Disable Device

Background Skills: Linguistics, Craft(Machinery) Basically learning how to start tinkering with stuff.

I get the Technologist feat! Yay!

EDIT: I'll take a big, long look at my character sheet. I think the layout I had wasn't the best for updating it for gaining levels...

Hey guys! I'll work on a post tonight. Yay for stopping the Apocalypse!

I seem to remember that polarities need to be reversed in situations like these.

LaRA's eyes begin darting over the screen with insane speed. Her temples begin to glow with tell-tale green light. Overriding nanite safety measures. Redirecting focus to linguisitical analysis... "Bypassing Boltzmann shielding. Initiating quadrilateral inconel chamber sweep." Sweeping madly at the screen, the string of words continues from her mouth at amazing speed. "Inferring panreccenal shearing. Counteracting structural damage to nebula chamber synchronicity." Her hands, also covered in green glow, continue to dart around the screen, pausing for a split second in confusion, only to receive input from Garfaulk.

"Statement: I believe this unit is in position to engage tertiary chamber purge. Please indicate wish to continue.", she adds in her normal voice, hand hovering over a big, red button. Personal observation: A strong emotional drive to push button with unnecessary amount of force observed.

LaRA's hands leap up in the air, her fingers drawing another set of arcane equations. With a similar rumble to that of the earth elemental, a small puddle appears to extrude out of the ground, beginning to move around. "Task: Extinguish flames. Secondary task: Standby for instructions.", LaRA's voice orders the elemental, as she quickly turns around. "Critical Warning: Radiation levels vastly exceeding safe limits. Lethal dose will be reached in less than two minutes.", she factually informs. "Please remain calm."

Running to stand next to Zeke and the water elemental currently busy extinguishing the flames, her eyes begin darting over the damaged console. "Attempting translation. Please standby for instructions."

I'm assuming that my summon is coming out at the start of this turn?

The little boulder in the corner suddenly stirs up with the sound of grinding stones, leaping forwards to slam into the first being of flesh or corrupted metal it sees. LaRA doesn't stop there, however, as her hand darts in the air once more. Glancing at the small trickle of sight between the cover and the wall behind it, a shimmering orb appears in the android's hand, before launching itself into the corner, where it explodes in a ball of glittering sparkles. "Hostile entity Meyanda: Your surrender is a preferable outcome to both parties.", she blurts out in a moment. "Recent telemetry data indicates that our capabilities for destruction vastly exceed yours. Submisssion will be met by disarmament and treatment acccording to the laws of this land.", she continues, before turning to Ton'iel and reaching for her flask. "Query: What are the laws of this land?"

LaRA bursts into the room. Above her open wrist, a strange, almost impossible geometrical figure takes shape, as she projects it towards Wulf. "Enlarge.", she blurts out, as with a flick of her other arm, a form begins to rumble behind the archers' cover. "Conjuring reinforcement.", she continues in her snappy, almost out-of-tune combat voice.

Like I said, last two weeks have been hell, so, sorry! I'll be back to regular posting on Thursday.

I hope.

LaRA's eyes raise up in the air, and they begin to glow. "Initiating arcane counterintelligence.", she blurts out, as she begins to look around the room for scrying sensors or traces of divinatory magic. "Statement: No visible traces found. Please inform this unit about scheduling a magical scan.", she turns towards the rest. As the walk out of the room, she continues. "Observation: Preliminary preparation concluded by this party has been with the purpose of combat with entity Meyanda. The more time the opposing force is given, the more likely it is that their priority and preparation shift towards repelling our efforts." She reloads her crossbow. "Suggestion: Two alternative methods appear: Assaulting the red door now, or attempting to find out an alternate means of ingress."

LaRA watches as the robot is pounded into the ground. As it is confirmed to no longer be moving anymore, she snaps back at the rest. "Translation: The robot mentioning 'purging' at vocation of entity Divinity." She blinks twice, as her eyes start fluttering. "Resuming Divinity Hypothesis: Divinity appears to have authority over Androffan technology. Previous data indicates activity of entity Divinity stretching back 8,000 years." Her eyes seem to strain for a moment, as she tries to remember something, then shakes her head. "No data regarding Divinity found in memory banks.", she informs, a sliver of disappointment in her voice.

"Hypothesis: entity Divinity unknown as a deity to local civilisation. It exhibits power to inflict debilitating effects on a large population of sentients, as well as control over technology.". She points to the orcs corpse just outside the room. "It appears to be in conflict with entity Hellion."

She looks around, eyes fluttering once more. "It appears to have once had near complete control of this vessel's inhabitants and crew... Please hold."

Straining once more as if trying to remember, LaRA's head snaps at the party once more. "Multiple hypotheses stored and altered. Will reinitialise upon new data input.", she says in a calm voice, accompanied by a horridly out-of-place smile. "Observation: Capturing Meyanda may grant a large amount of useable information."

Upon seeing the rest piling onto the robot, LaRA attempts to get a clear shot. Statistical Analysis: minute chance of positive effect on the situation.. "Opening fire.", she blurts out, as her crossbow snaps at the robot.

LaRA's hand rises in a familiar gesture. She turns her head at Wulf. "Attempting improvised disarm.", she blurts out as a thick cloak of grease flies towards the gearsman's fierce weapon.

LaRA moves to Wulf, staring down at the ancient glyphs. "Attempting translation.", she informs, as she begins staring at the Androffan. "Statement: This unit is incapable of complete translation. Please be advised that incomplete translations may be partially or completely incorrect, based on context.", she adds, before turning at Ton. "That is a possible hypothesis. Another one is the possibility that this screen controls and monitors the robotic forces in this facility.", she smiles. "Based on observation on the structure of this machine.", she points to the leather table on which the Kasatha is placed, "This is mobile, and used for transportation. Analysis of the opening being smaller than most sentient beings, this is used for transportation of non-living objects."

Looking at the other end and the blood around the other conveyor, she raises an eyebrow. "Hypothesis: the deceased orc may have attempted to escape the room to the west via the machine. As there are no signs of struggle in this room, it is possible that injuries were sustained immediatelly prior to the body's arrival here." Raising her crossbow, she looks at the smaller door. "Possibility of hostile interaction is high."

LaRA glances at Father Joram's reaction as he walks away. "Observation: Faith is an illogical phenomenon.", she says a moment later, notes of understanding in her tone.

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Observing the door, LaRA blinks. "Warning: High possibility of ambush. Hostile entities had a greater amount of time to prepare for a more tactically advantageous position.", she notes, nodding at the door. "Caution is recommended."

@GM - I've considered the Technomancer prestige class! I've considered it so much that I was going to bring it up next level, in fact. And LaRA beating the Technic League at their own game would be pretty damn good.

And that being said, I'm back to regular posting for the foreseeable future. If there's anything crazy, I'll try and warn you promptly.

Most of LaRA's behaviour for the past day has been quite atypical of the android. Sitting in silence, and occasionally walking out of conversations to stare into the distance, the questions towards her were usually met with the same reply: "Statement: This unit is currently busy. Please hold your queries until further notice. I apologise for the inconvenience."

Until the topic of Meyanda is brought forward. "Observation:", she says after a moment as the rest are gathered around the table. Sitting down with her paper and a quill, she looks up, her eyes focused for the first time in a while. "As per our latest observations, we know that there are two hostile parties aiming to gain the potential power of 'The Torch.'", she claims. "The unknown entity Meyanda serves, and the Technic league. Hypothesis: While entity Garmen Ulreth appears to be a smaller threat, bringing evidence of his collaboration with foreign forces should force the town of Torch to react upon him without the involvement of this party."

"Observation: Current consensus appears to have selected Meyanda as next potential target. This unit will prepare both lethal and non-lethal takedown abilities. Suggestion: Seizing and securing more technological objects would help against inevitable Technic League strike towards Torch."

She looks up, clearly ready.

Hey guys - I won't be able to post until tomorrow. Though, as next week comes around, I'm pretty sure I'll be able to make at least a post a day again for the foreseeable future.

I apologise if I'm slowing the game down!

LaRA remains still, as her eyes recover from the bright light. Observation: It would appear that entity Sam Caskgrip has chosen not to continue its existance on the mortal domain., she ponders. Hypothesis: Perhaps personal beliefs have led entity Sam Caskgrip to a colloquially known 'better place'. She looks around, her face not betraying any feeling. Correlating my personal beliefs with observed phenomenon...

She looks around at the grieving family. Personal observation: Insufficient data exists for grieving rituals. Passive observation suggested. She remains still and quiet, only her darting eyes betray she's paying close attention to the family and her surroundings.

After the battle, LaRA appears to be at a loss of words. Looking at the grief-stricken family go over Charles' little brother, she appears to be deep in thought, her eyes darting around. As the topic of the scroll is broached, she raises her pursefull of silverdisks, but continues to ponder nevertheless.

At the church, she still hasn't said a word, quietly continuing the ticks of her hands, until her hand suddenly snaps at Charles. "Statement: I apologise for this unit's inability to manipulate the circumstances to a better outcome.", she states. "Query: Would social unit Caskgrips object to this unit's presence while the ritual is ongoing? New cycles are the most crucial event in an android's existance." Blinking twice, she adds. "This unit will maintain complete silence, and direct interaction is not required."

I'm sorry for being unable to post earlier - everything went rapidly downhill with one of our clients, and I'm responsible for putting everything back together, 14 hours and counting. I'm currently still working from home and probably will be for the next several hours, but I have enough time to make a post!

@GM - I think I'm a bit overstretched for the next couple of months, and I'm a part of a Hell's Rebels game already. It's a great adventure path, though, so best of luck!

Hey guys, sorry about being unable to post yesterday, I'm being barraged at work, as my boss is on vacation and I'm picking up some of the slack.

I'd happily chip in for the scroll, however! I'll work on a post tonight.

Ugh. Yeah, good point. I get logorrhetic, even.

Idea is, LaRA's telling Sanvil she's willing to be taken as a willing hostage, since the party lied to her about the Technic League, and because that's the only way Sanvil can escape.

LaRA's proposing a hostage exchange. It's not because she's brave, treacherous or heroic, but because it's the most logical solution.

LaRA lowers her hands to stare at the other android. Calculating..., her eyes begin to dart around. "Statement: This situation is in direct conflict with previously acquired data.", her mouth snaps with a somewhat accusatory tone at Ton and Wulf.

Hurling her crossbow on the ground, she takes a couple of steps away from the group, until she is observing both sides of the hostage situation. "Previous data has indicated that this unit would be dismantled and studied immediately upon seizure by organisation Technic League on grounds of it being an android.", she claims. "Observation: Hostile unit appears to be an android associated with organisation Technic League. Two hypothesis are most likely: That the hostile unit is operating under magical influence, and that your data has been incorrect.", she announces, her hands twitching in the air, as if grasping invisible strings.

"Due to the android's thought patterns, the initial hypothesis is less likely. Therefore, false information has been given to this unit by my former 'string'.", she almost seems hurt by the implication. Snapping her head at the android previously known as Sanvil Trett, she continues. "Unit designated Sanvil Trett is at an immediate tactical disadvantage, only slightly countermanded by opposing entities' adherence to emotions.", she calmly explains. "Statement: I can only predict one situation that doesn't end up in termination of unit designated Sanvil Trett and failure of your mission.", she glances at the other android, as if failing your mission is worse than death.

Taking a step forwards, she glances at the party once more. "Judging by empirical data of your continuing existance, I hypothesise that this unit's goals will be better served by contact with the Technic League." Another cold stare washes over the party, stopping at Ton'iel for a moment. "Despite misanthropic tendencies, I do not believe the party would be willing to undertake violent actions towards you if this unit would act as a voluntary protection against them. An involuntary barrier would be detrimental to your long-term mobility.", she says, as her hand points to Sam. "In return, I expect access to viable information of Golarion development, laboratories and arcane reagents.", she says, calmly walking between Wulf and Sanvil and raising her hands in the air, as she stares the large man in the eyes.

Viscous yellowy liquid coalesces into LaRA's hand, before she hurls it at the now significantly more alone man. "Attempting non-lethal takedown.", she relays, as the glob splashes into the man, throwing thick cobwebs everywhere.

I'm using my Web Bolt, which is my last spell. DC 16 Reflex save, or he's grappled.

"Warning:", speaks out LaRA, her hand raising in the air. The plain metal band on her hand glows in unintelligible green runes. New objectives: Neutralise threat. "Notifying the Technic League runs countermand to my objectives. We cannot let you do that.", she replies in a colder voice than usual, as a blast of golden specks explodes amidst the Sanvil Tretts.

Great apologies about being late. Work's gone absolutely mental these couple of weeks!

LaRA, after dismissing her elemental, watches the interrogation with great interest. "Observation:", she says a moment after the ratfolk departs. "Initial studies on Golarion culture indicate higher amount of pain-receptor triggering activities when collecting data from formerly hostile forces.", she notes as her writing implement darts onto the paper with almost unnatural celerity, before she closes her book.

"Statement: Considerable re-evaluation of 'culture' and 'empathy' have been reached by natives. Objective: Re-evaluate if increased use of empathy beneficial or detrimental.", she smiles, before turning at Garfaulk with interest.

"Statement: Your actions were illogical.", she states, with no room for argument in her voice. "Query: Was the logical decision to depend on your personal fortitude and statistical data to shake the interrogation subject's belief in the rationality of your actions, thus forcing him to choose unfamiliar behavioural patterns?", she shoots a stream of words at the dwarf, seemingly still pondering on his actions. Clarification needed.

As the topic of the Hellion and the Scrapwall are brought up, LaRA closes her eyes, as her fingers begin darting in the air. "Observation: Transmission of power over elongated distances involves additional energy. Localising energy to a simple place for the reason of simple sociological advantage is primitive.", she says, before opening her eyes. "Hypothesis: Entity Hellion's location is connected to Scrapwall. Further information on Scrapwall required for more accurate dissemination of Hellion's goals. Warning: It is unlikely that this 'string's goals can correlate with Entity Hellion's. Suggested course of action: Resource recuperation, followed by interrogation of entity Meyanda."

Sorry I can't post tonight, I'll try and get something in the morning.

Surprise parties are the best!

@GM - I gotta say, summarising a couple of turns at the end of the combat is a great tactic in PbP, and I applaud you for it.

Considering the Mud Elemental has an Engulf, would it be possible to capture one of the ratfolk alive? Then again, interrogating enemies is pretty-time consuming, too, so I'll say I cast the spell (and remembered that summons are used at the start of combat, not the end), and I'll defer to your judgement in this situation.

LaRA nods at Zeke, as her eyes begin glowing once more. "Altering elemental formula.", she blurts out, as the dirt in the room begins bubbling. "Warning: Arcane resources at critical levels!", she adds, as the extradimentional rift begins to appear in the room.