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Man, so many times, I felt like I could read your mind, GM Rat Sass. I felt like we really connected. Hope your next turn at GMing is rewarding, but if you're taking some time away to energize, I can totally understand. I'm gonna do the same, reflecting on the gnome's golden years...
Pent looks about the upper district of Kelmarane, and debates his options, now that he has been better blessed by Sarah, with the return of Hyami, and the other gnomettes. There is the Church of Sarah, decimated, but a definite fixer-upper. Then there is the Battle Market, which he's pretty sure will be rebuilt in the reflection of the Kelmarane which once was. Then there are the familiar offices of Almah Rovshki, Administrator par excellence of Kelmarane, which becomes Pent's primary focus. The gnome turns to his wife. "I think we're going to be at the epicenter of great change in Kelmarane, my love. There are going to be monumental happenings, once we consult our djinni princess regarding the destruction heretofore of the invading forces. There will be great demand for organization, and I aim for us, our crinkled-together family, to be there for Almah, as long as she requires our services." With a wink and a nod from Hyami, Pent moves off to secure several things within the walls of Kelmarane. First, a domicile within which he'll host his 'harem' of gnomes. Second, a workspace outside his home, within which he'll be able to grow the stores of information regarding the comings and goings of the town soon to become a city. He plans for some of his personal wealth to become the seed monies of the town, to see to the restoration of the people's faith in the security and safety of the region, now that Jhahvul et al have been summarily dismissed from any threat ongoing. With all of this well within his ability to enforce, at least by his thinks, Pent returns to the others, and addresses them as thankfully as possible. "Odie, you are always welcome here, and when you return from your return to your clan and stone city, let me be the first to see you well-fed and drank. Given your permanent place in Bayt al-Umniyya, just make sure Frederick knows your comings and goings, so he'll have everything stocked that you'll enjoy when you get back. Heck, I'd even escort you myself to the Shrine of Nethys, just to supervise your inhalations of that special smoke. It's not as good as pesh, mind you, but where in Golarion are you going to find an experience like that?" The gnome pats the dwarf's lower back in friendship. "Aldi, I'm glad to know you're staying. Kelmarane will grow strong in your light, and I'm sure Abadar is quite proud of the half, uh, halfling you've become. You almost sacrificed yourself to the cause, and I won't forget that, and I hope that Kelmarane Herself doesn't, as well. Many a prayer in Sarah's name will be said, in your honor." "Amiamble, uh, you just, uh, do your thing, out there in the desert. Just, try and clean Yeen up a bit before walking him back into the town all bloody about his maw. He'll scare the wee folk. I suppose that as long as your brother is about, you'll root yourself locally. I've never thought about you two ever separate from the other, so if one of you dies, I imagine the other won't be long for Pharasma's Fields. Your selfless act of healing your brother at the feet of Jhahvul, well, that was pretty amazing, and I'm sure Kelmarane will sing songs of your exploits, or at least Yeen's, as you seem to shy away from pretty much everything other than bloodlust for Rovagug's minion massacres..." The gnome bucks up, and strides towards the brothers al-Jabira. "Mahdi, you are a wonder. I am grateful for all the stories that will fall from my mouth, uttering your name at times to complete them. The love of a brother, the ascension into Janni hoodlumdom, there are so many moments I could recall that would color you epic, but here is neither the time nor the place. We'll have to gather in the restaurants soon to populate our popular growing city, and recount all the deeds you did in support of our inevitable victory over that boastful efreeti prince. Just, you know, don't come to town and not pop your head in to say hullo, alright? I'll be plenty busy, between Kelmarane and Katapesh, but I'll always make time for you and Hazim, when you visit." Pent feels like he's said enough words to express his heart, so pats his belly, and returns to his purpose about town. When Nefeshti calls them to each morning meeting through the week, Pent will garb himself differently by his Sleeves of Many Garments, so as to bring the gravity of a gnome's participation in expending several Wishes in the hopes of restoring Kelmarane to its former glory, as well as seeing his companions made stronger for their continued good health and travels. The gnome sighs deeply, smells the scent of Kelmarane as it is now, and pictures in his mind's eye what Kelmarane will fast become, and he smiles. Sarah, You have truly blessed me, and I will forever be in Your debt. I just hope the rest of my life pleases You, even as my bones become brittle, and my mind dulls with time. I expect that my moppets will continue to please You, well beyond my little life.
Pent hoots loudly, despite the early morning. Halfway through his hoot, he does his best to convert a gnome hoot into a rooster hoot, so as to minimize the auditory alarm he might raise nearby. He turns to his mates, and cajoles robustly. "I would be greatly indebted to any and all of you, if you'd join me in traveling to the Shrine of Nethys, so I might safely secure my wily wife. She must have squirreled away when the siege of Kelmarane set off, Sarah knows how long. Just, give me some time to meditate, so I can establish more of Sarah's windwalking." With that, the gnome scurries off to find a quiet room with a balcony, where he can close his eyes, and let the light of Sarah's sun shine through his lids, while he lists all the things he'll need for the recovery.
Pent soaks up every instance of this ceremony atop al-Umniyya, like herbed butter in every corner of a poorly-kilned pottery saucer with a dried piece of bread. When Nefeshti appears done with her work, the gnome bounds up to the brothers, and gives them a direct looking over, patting each on the thigh, approvingly. "I've never seen anything like that, and am thrilled to have done so. You were magnificent specimens of your humankind prior, now look at you!" Pent turns to Nefeshti. "So, you didn't make them the kind of genie that can grant Wishes, right? You keep that stuff to yourself? No matter, these two are gonna go grand places in any form they take." The gnome clicks his tongue at both brothers al-Jabira, before bounding back below Nefeshti, to address her up close and personal. "Now, I know you're probably spent granting that last Wish, but would you be so kind as to locate my wife? Her name is Hyami, and it's been far too long, not knowing if I'll find her this side of the Gates to the Boneyard."
"I am surprised Pent, that you would give up unending passing wind jokes for procreation." Pent chuckles. "Oh, I imagine I'll procreate just fine. I also expect that my wife will figure out the most delicious diet that doesn't incur gastric guffaws. Or maybe I will." The gnome grows a little quieter than usual, as he remembers that he's being hopeful, when maybe he shouldn't.
Pent walks from one side of his Carpet to the other, regarding the repositioning taking place below. "You offering to neuter him, too? I hear they're much easier to live with, when you separate them from their marbles." Pent is now rolling his two Beads of Force between his fingers, symbolically.
Pent hears the Princess out politely, but he's much more glad to see the return of Almah. His high fantasy life of genies and salamanders and bone beasts starts to look duller, as his thoughts return to more vibrant human connections among the people of Kelmarane. "All due respect, Princess Nefeshti, but I think a more mundane vein is beginning to pulse between my ears, a still humane game to be played in my later years. I intend to breed, you see, and I needn't worry myself about producing half-janni litters, when pure breed gnomes are my bent. You are magnanimous to a fault, your majesty. And I would like to put myself at the head of the line in petitions for your Wishes tomorrow, as I have yet to lay eyes on my wife and harem."
Pent listens to his companions with pride, floating above on his Carpet, and respectfully maintaining a lower altitude than Nefeshti's eyeline. He hears everything that needs to be said, and is content that their meeting is concluded. He is quite interested in being elsewhere, for he has yet to confirm the whereabouts of his beloved. His attention is still focused on the djinni princess, but he waits to hear her dismiss them, so they may scatter to their individual thrusts.
"For this... I owe you a debt, Pent, servant of Sarenrae. Claim it when you will. And you have my great thanks." Pent looks up at Mahdi, raising an eyebrow. "You and your brother are welcome. And you always will be welcome, should you decide to visit me in Kelmarane, as I expect you will be traveling together for some time." The gnome taps his temple, thinking. "If you really think you owe me, and not Sarah Herself, then I have just the thing. Your debt will be paid in full, to me, when you have finished my Grand Litany on 1001 Wereleopard Contingencies. It will be a work we can say we did together, though the gnome's share is the lion's. You've got bigger things to attend, so when you find the time, I'll look forward to hearing our finished magnum opus." 1-5
"You have a gift gnome." Pent beams at the acknowledgment. "Sarah's seen me worthy enough. I might be cracked in places, but I still carry water for Her, only spilling when it's needed."
Pent sleeps deeply, despite the cold stone floor. His Carpet currently hosts several citizens of Kelmarane, and it warms him against the elements of the biting night. ... Waking to the light of Dawn, Pent takes his time formulating his petitions for Sarah's Gifts. He counts more than two dozen heads, and he counts one, separately. An hour passes, and the gnome's eyes open, smile-touched at the corners. Pent practically prances over to Hazim. "Alright, old acquaintance. We'll not have you returning to Kelmarane with anything less than your full anatomy. Sarah says so, and I'm not one to argue. Neither should you, so hold still. I've never seen this done before." The gnome places his four long fingers along the temples of the sightless al-Jabira brother, so his thumbs might hover above the man's eye sockets. Whispers, then quiet, then a diamond's sparkling begins behind the thumbs. When the light dims, then extinguishes, Pent pulls his hands back, though one of the hands returns to Hazim's chin, so the gnome can have a good look. "Hello, Hazim. It's good to see you, and be seen by you."
... Pent begins methodical movements among the citizens of Kelmarane. He waves them to bend at the waist, so he may rub a fingertip across their forehead. "By the Grace of the Goddess, please receive Sarah's Swiftness. By the Grace of the Goddess, please receive Sarah's Swiftness..." One by one, the survivors are given the power of Wind Walking, so that they may all set eyes upon Kelmarane this day. "I think that's everyone. We should be off. I do long to be gone."
Pent escorts the citizens off his Carpet, giving them ample space to stretch out, though there's not a slice of beef to greet them in the House of the Beast. "It's going to be a long walk." The gnome cricks his back, and shakes his head. "I'm thinking Sarah's going to shine on us tomorrow morning. If you give me a chance to restore Her Stores, I should be able to grant each and every the gift of walking the winds, so we can speed our return to Kelmarane, same day. Just, let's take a moment to recuperate our strength, before we take our leave of this unholy place. You know, I speak too quickly. The basement garden is quite lovely with its Almond Tree. I wonder if there's a way to free the Tree..." The gnome suggests a night of sleep, some meditation, and some spellcasting the next morning, early.
Pent throws his four cents into the discussion, as gnomes' cents count as double. "We either full circle Xotani's Grave, or we backtrack it. We know that where we've soared, we've cleared the way. If we're trying to complete our cavern reconnaissance, maybe we remember this spot, and come back when we can promise a straightway."
Pent takes up a position by the red shimmering, while the others breach the Permanent Image to discover what lies beyond. When the others are present, the gnome musters the courage to follow where they decide to go.
Pent watches everything come to a head, courtesy of the fire mage. "Not a drop of blood shed." The gnome's tone is pure disbelief. "You couldn't have cast a more accurate counterbalancing magic, Mahdi. The thing couldn't do anything but suffer at the hands of the righteous." Despite the overwhelming victory, Pent gives the dead body wide berth, in case it rises up from death to smite them with its obvious evilness. "So, onwards?"
"Well, I shouldn't have expected otherwise. Still, when we've got collective protectives, you'd think he might throw up a hand signal indicating his desire to rush the brute, while allowing a little Sarah's Strength to cloak him before he goes and gets himself bashed up so soon after almost dying at Jhavhul's side." Pent recognizes his verbal indulgence, and sets to work, for what he can do right here, right now. Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 6/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 15th; concentration +21)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 15th; concentration +21)
Spells Prepared (CL 15th; concentration +21)
Pent scrambles to smack Otah and Amiamble and Yeen and Mahdi, with Sarah's Sheer Against Evil.
"Well, if we don't feel well after a couple of go's with this thing, do we have the means of a swift departure? Right, Mahdi? Not that I'm worried, of course. I have no offensive, aggressive spells, can still heal a bit more, but that thing has pincers. And Aldebert just dropped his weapon..."
Pent leans over his Carpet, gaining altitude. "Those aren't real wretches, Mahdi. He's surrounded by illusions. Not sure if he created them, or Jhavhul. They sure like visions of hellscapes..."
Pent produces the Wand of Cure Moderate Maimings, and spreads the healing about, swiftly, in case the see-through woman comes back, given how fickle she sounded.
When they take to the next chamber, Pent remains in the rear, uninterested in the unholy terror sitting there splayed before them.
Level 15- Get Thee Behind Me, Jhavhul!! +6 HP (Ave+1, +1 Con) BAB +1 Will +1 +1 Lvl 5 Spell/Day
Channel Energy 8d6 Feat: tbd Skills(3) +1 Diplomacy
The gnome looks over the Beads, his eyes quite intent. "I'll just take... one, wait, no... two... hrm... maybe, thr... naw, I'll just take the two. Don't want to be greedy."
Pent produces a wand, and waves it enthusiastically to all who would enjoy its healing power, now that they have a chance to breathe more easily.
Pent retrieves his Carpet, and rejoins his companions, eager to leave this section of Xotani's Grave, what with the deathflow below, and the massive mass of bones right there, and their magic to walk on air not at all guaranteed through the Wishwarping. "So, are we done done? Or do we investigate the rest of the Grave?"
Pent watches with horrified awe as Otah separates Jhavhul sub-axial cervical with Jhavhul supra-axial cervical- though Pent is unaware of such scientific gnomenclature. His brain catches up to his stalled repeat of the performance, then the gnome breathes, no longer worried about suffering the same fate as Amiamble for being a Healer. "Odie, that was... well, it was well-timed, for one. Well-placed, for another. I certainly couldn't have done what you just did, and for that, you have my eternal gratitude. May Sarah shine upon you, even in the darkest of caverns." Pent looks wistfully towards the cavern arch through which the erinyes passed, turning to Mahdi. "I could swear one of them looked just like Almah, Mahdi. You don't think..?"
Round 6, Init 11 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 86/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 6/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
More dire words were never uttered... Pent squawks when the erinyes' evil energy envelops him in what feels like hot gum. It gets in his beard, burns his nose, and offends his smell. But it doesn't quite Sicken him. He speaks a swift prayer to Sarah, clasping his hands together, bringing them to glow, before bolting across the Grand Chamber, and touching Aldebert, much like Amiamble did just moments before...
Round 5, Init 11 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 97/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 6/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent groans when Amiamble looks to be dead duck, then hoots when Aldebert appears to use Abadar's wings to stick his own neck out, then moans for the imminent plucking of both boiled half-geese. They don't run away, they don't try and save themselves, they'll not live to fight another day, they're like lemmings over a clif... well, that's not fair to lemmings, I shouldn't try and promote that untruth, even to myself... For his own hide, Pent debates the unavoidable reaming he'd receive at the end of that nasty, horrible, savage scimitar in Jhavhul's hands. I'm no good if he swats me out of the air... what a horrible situation this has become... Pent calls on Sarah, as he should, always. "Please, please, please, let us live to see Your Light again..."
Round 4, Init 11 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 6/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent instinctively slips away from two longswords, Sarah providing him a brief sojourn to the back wall of the Grand Chamber. From there, he reflexively puckers, hoping to heal not only himself, but Otah and Amiamble as well, for his burst. He makes sure the erinyes get an eyeful of his tattooed holy symbol, middle finger prominently raised.
Round 3, Init 2... Pent pees himself a little. Granted, it's a complete bladder release, but he's barely drank all day, so his output is only enough to discolor the front of his pants, a stain which resembles the Obari ocean.
The gnome watches as the strange harpies close with him, looking into each face, before making an observation. For their proximity, Pent is very, very hesitant to make a move, but he's watching for the moment when he can more safely bolt about.
Round 2, Init 2 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent's eyes bulge, as Aldebert appears so far away, and so close to Death Incarnate. He struggles, smacks his lips, struggles some more, then fails to find words to bark at the crazy half, half-way across the Chamber. Instead, the gnome abandons the Carpet. In a quiet pop , he reappears over the same ledge as the janni captain failing to escape Mahdi's encasing. From this landing spot, the gnome feels secure in his next action- a Pronouncement.
With that out of his system, Pent utters an Ancient Word of Worship, praising Sarenrae for Her Beneficence. As he points a knobby finger, his eyes lay sight on the winged women at the back. "Almah?" Within the time-space of the single name, Pent realizes he needs to shift his plan. It causes Pent to more strategically point his finger.
Round 2, Init 2 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent watches as the Wall of Fire roars into existence before his companions, and doesn't like being cut off from Otah and Aldebert at all. He also figures Mahdi is much more effective if he can see what he wants to destroy with such powerful magics. So Pent tries to bring down the Wall.
I second these thoughts, Odie. Were that it were otherwere.
A small but audible squeeing of a balloon slowly releasing its air can be heard atop the Carpet of Flying, towards the rear. Literally. "Pardon me. That was wholly involuntary. Like the gases in my rump want nothing to do with this conflict. Can't say as I blame them."
Pent wafts along the thermals of the lava flow, enjoying the remaining time in the Rod's invisibility. When the Wall of Fire presents another impediment to their forward exploration, the gnome waits patiently enough to let Mahdi study it before they run through it. Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
"So I'm likely to become visible, shortly. I'm able to summon a circle which should illuminate sneaky janni invisos, but the flea on Yeen's back might want to keep his distance, otherwise he's plain as Sarah's day." The gnome waits with baited breath to see what unfolds...
Pent watches as the fighting engagement becomes an engagement of words. He looks from Amiamble the Self-Righteous, to Mahdi the Self-Absorbed, then to Aldebert the Self-Aware, hearing each and every word, weighing their value, and finding his own to contribute. "I have yet to see a sallie dragged before a magistrate, and properly deposed. The flammability of the paperwork alone... These creatures are, by their very nature, evil, aren't they? And the only reason they're slithering about in Xotani's Grave is to what, support our sworn enemy, Jhavhul? Yeah. Mahdi does speak some sense, regarding their possible chained fate to the efreet... Sigh." The gnome rubs his invisible neck. "Feels like our effort here should be a fish's hook so grand, it can only pierce the lip of the biggest of fish. These are guppies, to be tossed back into the drink, so we can save our energy for the grouper somewhere else in here..."
Pent looks down upon his companions, allowing a spittle dribble to slowly work its way off his lower lip, and then fall to the magma below, where it hisses almost imperceptibly. "The sallies have several sets of eyes, and they have a reason to see us dead, seeing as you slew their sallie commander, Aldi. I think Mahdi is being the right bit of cautious, wanting to see them exterminated, before we contend with bigger vermin." The gnome seconds the fire man.
Pent watches as the fire man and winged half work their way around the room, then emerge, sadder but wiser. "Shall we head east?" "Sounds like a strategy. Now that Mahdi can open doors like that, what are the odds we'll find more of them, elsewhere? I'm all for east. Unless your half bro has other plans for making up your mind."
Pent looks down on his Rod. "If you want, you can shake my Rod, and see if you can wink out with its invisibility. Worked pretty well for me, but I'm blessed by Sarah." The gnome smiles grandly, knowing the fire mage can see his pearly greys.
"And, pray tell, when the archers who are prone to unleashing multiple shots from invisibility come upon us from behind, who is it who shall be closest to them, I wonder-- oh, yes, myself and Pent, most likely." Pent perks up at the mention of his name. "Well, if my Rod continues to gift me Invisibility, the arrows will have a hard time locating me upon Carpeting. Like Amiamble's pussy-weighing- they can't target what they can't see, so they attack the cat instead. Just turn invisible, Mahdi, and jump on Otah's back."
The gnome looks over his carpet, still standing in invisibility, though it matters not to both fire mage and half in the saddle. His eyes still reinforced by Sarah's Sight, Pent is torn with regards to advance or halting forward progress to root out foxhole hiders. "The sallies didn't feel like much of a threat, only their leader, like Aldi said. I'm good with investigation on this door step, just as much as I'm ready to see what lies ahead." Pent regards Amiamble and Otah, for their voices, then realizes that he can't make any facial expressions at either of them to encourage them to speak, so he speaks to encourage them to speak. "Otah, Amiamble, what say you?"
Pent floats on through the intersection, observing the hewn fire giants lying about, as well as measuring the fiery lava that burbles menacingly. "I agree. The sallies are demonstrating an unwillingness to threaten us, unless they're hiding behind coattails. Knock down the coattails, and the cockroaches flee for their lives." The gnome's no fool. He waits for others to take the lead down the next tunnel, or door, whichever.
Round 4, Init 4- Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder b]Condition(s)[/b] = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing, Invisible Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent remains at the rear, bringing Mystmorning to his side, and keeps watch for anything aggressive coming out into the open. "We almost done up there? This is a veritable maze. One tunnel leads into the next chamber, leads into the next tunnel, wraps back to the last chamber, then into another tunnel, which may or may not be the same tunnel that led into a new chamber... We should carve a mark to indicate which places we've visited, so we know." The gnome doesn't try to etch a sketch into Xotani's Grave's walls' granite, but he considers it very strongly.
Round 3, Init 4- Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, True Seeing Pent watches with collegial respect as Otah's wreath of wounds is sealed like a corking of a fat bottle of wine by the half rider. He considers bringing the replica Mystmorning to his side, while debating what he might do in support of his crew. "Thanks Pent! That’s quite a view!” That quickly resolves the gnome's debate. His immediate curiosity is rewarded as he brings his own orbs to bear on the scene. When the janni captains sneaking from the south suddenly show themselves, Pent waggles a knowing finger, repositioning Mystmorning against Blue in a swift gesture, allowing Sarah's indignation to answer for any incoming arrows.
The gnome hoots as Mystmorning strikes into the janni's side, and discourages the genie as best it can.
Round 2, Delay to Init 4- Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent preternaturally prepares to poke the gecko passenger. He judges the tunnel's breadth, width, depth, and length, as well as the wind-land speed of Gretiem, retrofitted with Mahdi's moving magic. In the end, the gnome simply waits for Aldebert to finish his move, before chasing after him, and booping him on the back. "Here's a little something to stop you from losing track of those baddies. Sarah has THE SIGHT!! And now you do, too!!"
Round 1, Init 19 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away Spells for the Scourge:
Channel positive energy 7/10 day (DC 20, 7d6) Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +17)
Domain Spell-Like Abilities (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Spells Prepared (CL 14th; concentration +20)
Pent speaks a brief word of thanks to the Sarahtar, as She slips away for now. He takes heart that Mystmorning is still present and tractable. When the gnome clears the tunnel, he directs the spiritual support towards Amiamble's position, while he himself decides to waggle his Rod in the same direction.
Pent disappears atop his Carpet, once again. "Well, this will suffice, quite nicely. The Rod totally understands the presence of archers, and how to remove me from consideration." The gnome defies the gods of dexterity by twirling the Rod between his bony fingers, many times over. When he finishes with a shaky catch, he looks at his companions with a proud grin, unseeable to most of them.
Pent does indeed keep up, as the hostile environs of Xotani's Grave highly encourages him to do so. There are too many games of whack-a-genie occurring behind them, in front of them, and to the sides for him to offer up his backside for filleting. When his gaggle has gathered, Pent channels Sarah's Soothe, before they pursue the next gauntlet of fire. If he has to wait to get further from the dead genies laying about, he makes sure not to restore any of them to functional mayhem.
Round 13, Init 13 Pent roots for his divine scimitar spirits to end the lone, blind efreeti.
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Round 12, Part 2 Pent watches Mahdi slip by, but not too far from where he currently floats. The gnome feels content with the swords at play, so he drifts closer to Mahdi, and ignites his own Begifted-by-Sarah fire.
Round 12, Init 13 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away Pent watches as the cat returns, and hears the half huffing his hex to heal his helper. He chuckles, as he regards Mahdi's chiding of the other half's scolding. "Eyes on the half, heh. Like telling someone to look really closely, so they can see the flea circus performing. The flea fled the scene, and we still can't see him. Heh, heheheh." The set of scimitars repositions to continue assaulting the blinded efreeti. The avatar of Mystmorning whisks into flank for Otah and Aldebert, with a quick gesture on the gnome's part.
With the foes falling like flies, Pent waits to see what pours into the cavern next...
Round 11, Init 13 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, Invisible Pent watches as Aldebert crosses back through the cavern to call back to his half brother, leaving Otah to defend the north. The gnome brings his blades back to join the dwarf.
The gnome feels like his work is done, directing his divine blades to bear on a bloodied janni. Then he looks down on his hand, and remembers the Rod and its heft. He sees an opportunity to finish off the fellow, so he thrusts his Rod in the general direction of the same janni captain.
A bolt of lightning blasts the janni! The aggressive act pops the gnome's invisibility.
Round 10, Init 13 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, Invisible Pent instinctively pulls both spiritual scimitars to fence off the foes. Both of them target the same janni captain. Preferably an already-injured one.
Further instinctively, Pent pulls back from the southern front line of the chamber which previously housed horses, giving the rest of the room a good looking over. Everyone here, except Amiamble. I'm sure he's fine. He knows how to bark out loud if he thinks he's getting overwhelmed, right? I'll keep an ear out. Yep, nothing. Either he's extremely confident, or he's unconscious. Still nothing. No yelps for help, no bays for aid, no hiss for assistance, no yorts for support. Yeah, he's probably fine."
Round 9, Init 13 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, Invisible Pent debates his next gnomy actions. He's got several hostiles to the north, but the babau seems to have the three nowly-large jannis occupied. Otah's got his horse, and Aldebert's got his. Yeen seems intent on flensing his embraced rat janni, which leaves himself wondering about the two janni suddenly sending arrows towards the great cat, and somehow managing to hit it, for all the half's protections. Given the openness of the tunnels, and pretty sure they'll be seeing more moles working their way towards the sounds of their success, the gnome makes up his mind. "Alright, Sarah, we could use a little more support here. Really shore up the battle lines criss-crossing us like a cross-eyed spider. A little help, please?"
A mere hiccup later, and another Sarahtar appears! This Blade has a different color, opalescent swirling light reflecting a heightened spirituality worthy of the Dawnflower Herself. "OOooOOooOO!! Mystmorning!! You are a sight for all eyes!! Please introduce Yourself to those two wretched archers. We're suffering on pins and needles." So begins a tandem effort on the part of the gnome's spiritual weaponry.
The gnome looks quite pleased with himself, arms crossed, big grin on his whiskered face, though the Rod's blessing of Invisibility prevents all but the babau and Mahdi from appreciating it.
Round 8, Init 13 Status:
AC = 13 HP = 107/107 Weapon Equipped = Rod of Wonder Condition(s) = Heroes' Feast, Air Walk, Protection from Fire(-51/120), Life Bubble, Endure Elements, Get Away, Invisible Pent panics a little as a couple of arrows find their way suddenly into Mahdi's meat. He instantly remembers that he's currently invisible, so fails to figure into the jannis' judgment. He watches to see if the Sarahtar does anything substantial against the horse first, before he chooses his next course of action.
Pent decides to sidle up to the now-Vanished Mahdi, and lay out some of Sarah's stitching.
The gnome wants to whisper words of wisdom to the fire mage, but he decides to decline, for fear that his voice will trigger the unwanted attentions of the archers.
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