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Round 2: Mac
Round 1:
"Thanks, Jon. I am glad that it worked. I think we got what we came for and she was indeed the book lady. Though I am curious as to what is past the secret door, that would most likely involve fighting a ghost, which we should avoid. At least for now. Pen, I think she's in a vulnerable spot right now and anything might set her off. I agree with Jon. Back to the library and through the SW door. Hagrym, hold on to that portrait."
The ghost floats around the room, checking to see if the party is following her prompts to start transcribing the books. She does not look closely, so your pretending appears to fool her for now. When Mac mentions Volluk, she looks up from her review. "What do you know of my love, scribe? He would pay you no heed. He has more important things to do. And why do you say his name with such disgust?" The ghost flies over to Mac, anger on her face. She looks at Mac. "Apologize for your insolence." Mac realizes that he is the distraction now. "I readily apologize, Madam, if I offended you with my tone." He looks at the ghost and speaks plainly without deception. "But your love, if we can call it that, for Volluk, is really misplaced. From all accounts that I have heard, he is extremely vain and vain people only care about themselves. Also, he is the right-hand man to Belcorra, right? So where does that put you? Third?! After his devotion to Belcorra and himself I would imagine. Tell me, did he treat you well? Did he protect you? Why is he not here at your side? Is he truly worthy of your adoration?" Mac is trying to keep her attention solely focused on him.
When we are all pretending to scribe, Mac will look at the ghost and say, "Madam, I apologize for the interruption, but do you know of Volluk Azrinae? Have you seen him recently?"
Mac really hates ghosts, but seeing the rest of the party react in non-violent manner, he contain his urges to lash out at the non-threatening ghost. He mumbles quietly, "Could this be Volluk's book lady? They're both drow." Mac then smiles and says, "Right away, madam!" He follows Garidan to one of the cubicles and picks up one of the books with one hand, while maintaining the other on his pick in case things change.
"I still think that is a safe plan, Jon, once we find the contract. If they're lawful, as Wrin says, then the devil will keep his word and poof back home, giving us access to the room."
Yes, the 61 gp per person share includes the sale of the wand of quench.
My vote is to sell the wand of quench. Since Grym's healing benefits us all, I say we each contribute 8-10 gp for the Staff of Healing to help him afford it.
Side note: Maybe one game with me is your limit (lol) but I am going to start an Age of Ashes PbP, so if you're interested, you can apply with an entirely new concept and will have preference. If not, I will not hold it against you. :) I am tempted also...will see if anything inspires me.
Mac continues his thoughts. "We have a real deadline now. 3 weeks to stop the beam from recharging." "I agree with Garidan that Pen should learn the Awaken Portal Ritual to activate the portals we have found on each level. My vote is to leave the Whispering Reeds alone, do not want to mess with objects that can inflict godly curses." Mac will also offer Jon and Hagrym a moderate and lesser alchemist's fire each. "Against the wood golem, we were screwed because we did not have fire. Garidan and Pen have access to fire by spell or supplies. We should all have access to it just in case."
Mac is intrigued by Wrin's recount of her study of the papers. "Interesting, so Belcorra has a hatred for Absalom. If you remember, there was a room on the second level, near where Jon disabled the traps, that had miniatures of a city being devastated by natural disasters and undead and monsters. There was also a painting of Absalom on fire being consumed by ghosts on the island where we fought the doll...must have been a fascination of Belcorra to imagine Absalom's destruction. Maybe she was gathering all of the denizens of the vaults to mount an invasion of the city. And if I recall correctly, with the lighthouse beam, she was able to transport that gruesome spider-like creature in the middle of the graveyard. Maybe she was planning to beam the monsters into the heart of the city before the Rose Guard killed her." Mac pauses, "About this drow apprentice Volluk, we've heard this name before. The brownie mentioned Volluk Azrinae was an apprentice to Belcorra (Pages 6-7 of PbP). The goblin, Borbo, who had his soul trapped in a gem stuffed in a doll said Volluk was his master (Page 17 of PbP). He told us:" "A powerful mastermind drow occultist artist craftsman." Borbo seems happy with himself that he remembered. He continues, "I know he had a relation with a book lady down below and that he worked for...." Borbo pauses and looks around and whispers, "Mistress Belcorra, who is very frightening and absolutely none of my business. I remember that he did research for the Mistress on some lenses in room up above, but he never shared details about it with me. Said it was very secret. He also experimented on transferring of souls...he said he wanted to live forever. He liked to torture any who displeased the Mistress before he killed them."..."Master Azrinae was not nice. He was mean and cruel to all. And vain, extremely vain. He thought he was the most beautiful elf that ever was. There was a portrait of him before on the level above in the Hall. It was titled "Artist at Work". He could not stop talking about it. Did you see it? His vanity was his weak point. He would get really mad and lose his composure when I would call him ugly or imperfect. He once got so mad at me when I told him about ugly he would look if he transferred his soul to vermin. He could not handle that. Said that he had to do it because his lifespan would end soon.
Mac buys the 5 lesser potions of alchemist's fire (15 gp) + 3 moderate potions of alchemist's fire (30) = 45 gp.
Wishlist:
29.5 gp left.
Mac has been updated to Level 4. Retrained Incredible Initiative to Fleet and Sudden Charge to Vicious Swing.
Item wishlist:
Mac stares at Nhakazarin through the gritted teeth of his rage, "Leave my friends alone!" He rears back with his magical pick and strikes at her!
Round 7:
Round 6: Mac focuses his attacks on the blue soldier, trying to whittle down the enemy forces.
Round 5: Mac
Round 4: Mac Through his fit of range, Mac mumbles, "Thanks for the healing, cuz!"
Round 3: Mac Mac risks the attack, as he strides toward his cousin, to flank the red ghoul. "Leave him alone!"
Round 2: Mac
Round 1: Mac
"Thanks, Grym, will take good care of your shield." Mac smiles before steeling himself for the battle ahead.
Mac welcomes the morlock ghoul to the party ranks, sliding behind him, with he striking pick in hand. "Cuz, care to lend me your shield, since I will be near the front line? You can stay back and burn the ghouls with your spells."
Mac smiles, "You need not worry about him anymore. He is quite dead!"
Mac introduces himself, "I am Mac, pleasure to meet you Augrael. I see that you were a morlock in life. Were you part of Graulgust's clan on the upper level?"
Mac ponders, "Otari's spirit again? Last time, we chased him, the spirit led us straight into a fight. We know where it is now, in case it resets. Let's head west for now."
Mac nods at Garidan, "The more we conserve resources, the better. The deal is fine with me."
Mac follows the party, gleeful with his new magical pick, and eager to test out the striking rune on something.
Thanks for doing that, Jon!
Mac happily claims the magical pick, assuming no one objects. He will use it for now, but has plans to move the striking rune to his greatpick when they next return to town.
"No worries, Gar. I thank you and Pen for your fire magic. It got us through the fight. Cuz, thanks for the healing. Next time, we're in town, we definitely have to look into purchasing some alchemical items for the future. Mac searches the room for any things out of the ordinary.
Round 3: Mac Mac grunts, "Neat trick!", as he bleeds from his open wounds.
Round 2: Mac Though he is raging, Mac realizes that his attacks will not win the battle. With Pen down, Garidan and his flaming whip is the group's best option.
Round 1: Mac Thanking Grym for the buff, Mac uses Sudden Charge to move twice into flank and attack the golem.
Mac would have asked Hagrym for his auto-heal check after the last fight against the Lurker. After 10 minutes, Mac would be fully healed. Mac comments, "It seems the denizens of this place most likely used these portals to move between levels. Wonder how? Something arcane related I am sure." "Since the southern door probably leads to more ghoul reinforcements, since that was where Rosk was headed, I say we go to the northern corridor from the main library. My 2 cents."
Round 2: Mac Mac grunts in pain at the damage of the fey's claw attack. He attacks the flanked fey. "Thanks for the flank, cuz!"
Round 1: Mac Unhindered by the dim light due to his darkvision, Mac strides toward the creature, buffed by Garidan, and attacks it twice.
Mac murmurs quietly, "I don't like its cackle. Is it known for being evil?"
Next: NW room from last one.
My pick would be the first room in the library NW of the hallway that we enter C11.
Sorry all for holding this up as I've been under the weather this week. I am better now. I have nothing to buy - saving for a ghost rune. Ready to head back after the shopping.
Mac agrees with his cousin to go back to town, hoping that Garidan can be healed.
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