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My apologies, but I have been heading toward a departure from these forums for some time, and I cannot put it off any longer. I realize that this puts that game in a bad position, but I no longer have the energy or desire to deal with these games. I've enjoyed playing with each of you.
GM ruled previously that draws were made randomly, just so you are aware. My level up is complete. I wasn't updating here as I was interested in seeing if anyone else wanted to clear the library and see if there was loot there. It appears not, so rest seems best. I know Etgar just moved IRL, so his not levelling up might be due to that. Don, are you done and ready to make ve on?
Niu thankfully accepts Kishokish's hospitality, though he is quiet. His thoughts do travel back to the library. "Kishokish, are you aware that wasps have built a nest in your library? This seems particularly bad, since some wasps eat paper. Perhaps we should clear them out? I'd love to see what kind of research you have available there."
Niu regards Agnimitra with a touch of sadness, and attempts to scrutinize her features to gauge her intent. "Are you certain about this, Agnimitra? I think that there is still a place for you on Golarion and fate appears to be leading you in that direction. However, if you have lost the desire to live, I respect your decision to join the River of Souls and accept Pharasma's judgement. I am sure that you will find your rest in Sarenrae's bosom." Niu also regards their new companion, managing a small smile. "You have a piece of life force lodged in your heart? It was the same for us. It appears that we are somehow still wrapped in Pharasma's plan. It would have been nice if she had saw fit to inform her minions of that plan, but we deal with the road before us, not the one we wish we were on. I thank you for the healing. For now, it appears we are joined by circumstance and should aid each other in finding our way back to Golarion. There is time enough to decide our continuing course after we get back."
Niu cocks his head to the side, peering at Tally as of he were confused. As he does so, a large beetle crawls out of his fetish covered tunic and perches on his shoulder. The beetle adopts a similar pose and Niu looks down at the beetle. "No, Neb-en-toti, I don't know what he is Tallying either, but he seems nice.", he says in a thick Osirian accent. Tapping a badly sunburned finger on his cracked lips, Niu quietly observes the newcomer until the beetle pinches him. "Ow! What? Oh... Introductions, of course. Hello, friend, I am Niu and this is Neb-en-toti. As for a way out, we have to follow the dead brick road and speak to the wizards at each of the waypoints, fighting off flying monkeys as we go. I suppose you can travel with us if you like."
Niu studies the stamp, engrossed in the idea of it having 17 sides, but please with the amazing gift that has been presented to him. "Tally? I've been told it is 17, but I haven't counted. Seems like 20 would be a more natural number. Perhaps Kishokish here likes prime numbers and that is why he designed it this way?" Shrugging, he looks up at Kishokish. "This is a wonderful gift, and I greatly appreciate it. Do you happen to have any healing resources? A wand perhaps? We have had quite a time keeping ourselves healthy so far, isn't that right, Agnimitra?" He looks around at Agni and notices her companion. "Oh! You have a friend. Who is this?"
Niu nods at the explanation, then giggles. "Oh my! An invasion of planar foes? Just as well we do not intend to stay here. We four...", his brow knots as he looks at the departing Agnimitra. "Three? I think four. Perhaps we can speak to her and assauge her grief. Where was I? Oh, yes, we four are on our way back to the Prime Material. We know not what has caused the strife here, but we appear to still be alive. Follow the trail out of the Boneyard, we were told, yet we need a mark from you, Sir and any information you can give us about the road ahead."
Niu bends down and heals Agnimitra.
"Greetings, Kishokish. I am Niu. I am glad that we were able to free you from that abomination. I never realized that things were so unstable here in the Boneyard. My religious studies never hinted that anything occurred here that was outside of Pharasma's plan."
As long as it doesn't take an action. If so, please ignore.
Niu cackles and moves up to Agnimitra. Does she look alive?
Niu cackles to renew Protective Luck on Donovan and adds Protective Luck on Etgar.
I figured Don and Agni would be better at fending off his attacks until you had a chance to grab the staff. You're a far better choice than Niu, LOL.
I'm playing a Life Spirit shaman in another game. Makes a great healbot, while hexes give a lot of utility. I use him as a healbot/debuff. I think Shaman was done really well and the class as a whole is fun and useful.
The witch has basic healing abilities, and the Pally is a decent healer as well. I liked having another half-divine in the party (the Inquisitor), but it likely isn't essential. Once we get the ability to purchase wands, I'm hoping healing becomes less of an issue. I think just about anything could work (other than another skill monkey). Buffing would be great though. We don't have much of that right now. Investigators can do that quite well at later levels though...
"Should I leave the webs up?"
I confirmed above that I was casting Web. I'll redraw the template now. (However, it has happened. I get confused sometimes just like everyone else) ;)
Happy with the suggestion
I am casting the spell. I'll add the same template when I get a chance after work.
And protective luck ends :(
Awesome....
Niu takes a step closer and cackles. Seeing the opportunity to affect the battle, he then casts Web, centered on the far corner.
Continuing to cackle, Niu conjures a ball of mud that he throws at the wihsaak's face. Mudball
... but misses badly.
Niu moves further into the room and continues cackling.
Cackle.
Niu gets Protective Luck in place on everyone and continues cackling every 6 seconds as Don opens the door. He also casts Guidance on Etgar.
Yes, this may be one of the few times when true strike actually makes sense. Ok. Clear the rest of the house, then rest. I agree.
Niu is fine moving on. He still has all his spells. Then again, they will be practically useless against this creature. Resting isn't going to make it much better. I could make a couple of shifts, but nothing that would demonstrably change the battle. We have two more CLW potions, but that is it for healing, if we want to get Agnimitra to full strength. If you guys are ok moving forward, cool. If not, hey, we've been up for something like 20 minutes now. Niu could use a break. ---- Nobody else wants to finish exploring the third floor?
Niu pauses to spread some healing sand over Agnimitra. He then turns back to Etgar, giving him an odd look as he attempts to parse the statement. "What will the staff I have never see and know nothing about do? Probably something similar to this rod I was unable to identify." He tries to think back to what the picture said. "I think it is supposed to capture the soul of the Wihsaak. I imagine once you have possession of it you would need to strike the wihsaak with it, but that is only a guess." Turning to the picture again, he asks. "Can you tell us anything about how to use your master's staff?"
"A Wihsaak is a powerful foe. We must hope that this staff will provide a significant boost to our ability to deal with the creature, as I fear we may be overmatched otherwise. Donovan is the only one who might be able to deal with the creature physically, given its resistance. My suggestion would be for Etgar to try to acquire and use the staff. I will do my best to try to help, but I do not have spells that will be effective. Perhaps I can try to keep others standing by providing healing. I imagine that another night of rest would help us to prepare better magics."
"I don't believe we have discovered what type of sakhil it is yet. There is very little we can determine without that information. Perhaps the picture will be able to tell us more when we return."
Niu sighs. "Two scrolls and one magic item, but Neb-en-toti says that he can't learn any of them." Stowing the items, he sets the glove and key on the desk. "Who is willing to try to wrest the staff away from the sakhil? Whomever should remain in possession of the glove and key. As for resting, I could use some additional healing, that I can get from a potion, but I don't think we have used too many other resources that will be replenished with another day of rest. But, I will go along with what the rest of you want. For now, we may as well look at the room to the south since we are up here."
"I assume the key with the '9' is the one we want. Do you think we should just take the rest of them with us?" Niu casts Read Magic on the scrolls.
Heart still racing, Niu sputters as he comes awake, eyes looking every which way for the spirit. Calming a little, he grips Donovan's hand. "Is it.... Gone?" After a few seconds with nothing else happening, he takes a deep breath, picks up his sickle and slams it back into his belt. "I thought flanking with Etgar might help you bring it down more quickly. Seems that was a stupid idea. I should definitely stay to the back." Heading back over to the desk, he casts Detect Magic as he helps to search through the drawers.
Niu looks very frightened. He swipes once at the spirit, then steps away and opens the balcony door.
Niu moves around behind the odd spirit, drawing his new sickle as he does so.
Move and cast Detect Magic, scanning the desk.
"That must be the glove we need! But, we also need to find a 'key'. I suppose it could be one of the papers. Or, maybe hidden under the papers. We need something that 'completes this house'"
"Without some way to enchant it, I don't know. She does appear to be incorporeal, which would seem to indicate we will need magical weapons." Redirecting his speech to Ayuki, he continues attempting to reason with it. "If we are able to free Kishokish, he will be able to free your soul. Allow us to search through the desk and it will be beneficial for all of us."
I can't say that a Harry Potter AP appeals to me all that much (though it is probably more interesting than being circus performers LOL). Finally getting to explore the Mwangi though is excellent. I'd love to do Discord, but IIRC Igar doesn't like it.
Not sure that starting at 6th level is good for learning the system ;)
Niu is unsure of how to proceed, but it seems as if talking to the spirit might be helping. "Pardon me, but do you work for Kishokish? I think that if we are able to free him from his current situation that he might be able to show you the exit."
I'd GM a 2E at anytime with this group...any other group - not interested;) Yet another Fall of Plaguestone attempt? Could that be done with three?
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