Although she never discovered what happened to her beloved Hena, Pril was a party to some wonderful adventures and managed to fend off the depredations of an evil god. And dragons! So many dragons. So much to see and learn about them. Her greatest adventure began, however, when her love, Illyiana, declared that she wanted them to spend the rest of their lives together.
With the Cardinal off in Kintargo, the citadel was left in their capable care. It didn't take much to finish the renovations and from there a school was born. Carrying over Master Wickt's teachings seemed the least she could do in repayment for the life that he had led her to.
And when Illyiana came to her to tell her about a young woman that had seemingly drifted into the village on the wind and then died while giving birth to her now orphaned daughter, there was only one course of action to take. The precedent set, the Orphanage of the Golden Dragon was born.
Before they could blink, the citadel housed eight students and nine children. The latter all quite happy to call their hosts Mother Pril and Mother Ill.
Pril continues sending spinning kicks in the man's direction, most of which he dodges. One of which, however, catches him off guard.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"That's c-cold," is Pril's only response to the magical attack before turning her attention to the spellcaster.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Seeing Hena's face on the infernal only seems to steel the gnome's resolve. "You think to frighten me with her face!?" she snarls as she attacks the creature with sweeping kicks.
{A} Assume Dragon Stance
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"That's what we've heard," Pril says as she closes with the cocky man.
{A} Assume Dragon Stance
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"You guys need to hang out with a better class of people," Pril says to the thug when the fiend appears. She continues to pummel the man.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Leaning in, Illyiana says "I am no fashion expert. If you wish to take them off for me tonight, I will examine them and give you my pronouncement then."
"Oh, you are a naughty girl," Pril replies with a giggle.
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"What kind of bully torments helpless people?" the gnome questions rhetorically.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"Oh, say it isn't so, Cardinal," Pril says with mock horror at the man's dire pronouncement. She then breaks into giggles and slips the sandal back on.
When Mialari offers to help her shop for new clothes, Pril leans in to Illyiana. "Why do people keep insisting that there's something wrong with the clothes I have. Are they really that bad?"
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"I say we start here," the gnome says, her face growing hard as she kicks in the door concealing the taunts and guffaws.
Illyiana moves quickly to Pril's side, asking "All right?" as she studies the injured woman.
"I'm fine," the gnome says with a grin. "But I think my sandal is on its last trip," she adds, holding up said sandal that has tendrils of smoke trailing off from it.
Pril laughs in victory when she manages to stun the golem. Her levity turns to disgust, however, when she sees the strange-colored fluid that's now all over her sandal. "Ewww! This stuff isn't really that toxic, is it?"
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Pril stumbles under the various compound augmented blows the constructs rain down upon her, but Lucius' magical aid keeps her going.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Not sure what the best strategy against these things is, Pril falls back to the forms that were instilled into her.
{A} Assume Dragon Stance {A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Pril laughs. "Wow, do I look that bad?" she asks. "I certainly hope I'm going to live. I haven't got a chance to see the view from the top of this place yet." The gnome is bouncing on the balls of her feet with anticipation dripping off from her. "Let's head up to the next floor."
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"Now that's not very sporting," Pril says, her grin fading as the thugs show no compunction at using poison.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Slightly disappointed that the thugs didn't take more care in their own defense, Pril moves quickly forward to engage one of the trio.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"Bedraggled?" Pril questions before looking down at her burned and torn garments. "Oh, yeah. I guess I kinda do. We'll head back to the inn and return in the morning."
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On the way back to their rented rooms, Pril walks next Illyiana. "Hey, uh, about last night and ... and this morning. If that ... that was a one time thing, just let me know and ... uh ... I'll stay in my own room tonight. No expectations," she stammers out quietly.
"Wow. Who would make something like that?" Pril asks. "No. Nevermind. Some wizard somewhere thought it would be a good idea." She shakes her head. "So off to Tanessen Tower?"
I thought we were going to let them escape and follow them. Oh well. No worries.
"What are 'alchemical golems'," Pril asks, once the prisoners have spilled everything they know. "Are those just golems that hold beakers and fetch water and other stuff?"
Once the battle's finished, Pril almost too casually asks Illyiana how she's faring.
Turning to the cardinal, she reponds to his statement with, "Sure. And you going to have to tell me how you knew that they weren't who they said they were."
Pril continues to kick at the creature threatening her ... threatening Illyiana.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 27 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Pril moves quickly to aid the besieged archer, her feet flying with a little more intensity than normal. Her emotions are getting the better of her, though.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 27 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Her punches having little effect, Pril moves lower and sweeps with her feet.
{A} Assume Dragon Stance
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 27 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{R} Fortuitous Shift DC 11:1d20 - 1 ⇒ (14) - 1 = 13 Resist 10 vs negative energy and +2 on saves vs.
Fortitude Save vs DC 31:1d20 + 19 + 2 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 19 + 2 - 1 = 33 Takes 10 negative energy damage which resistance absorbs.
"Ugg... You do that to puppies? That's vile!" Pril says with a look of disgust as the images assault her mind.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 27 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{R} Fortuitous Shift DC 11:1d20 ⇒ 12 Resist 10 vs sonic and +2 on save.
Reflex Save vs DC 31:1d20 + 18 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 18 + 2 = 29
Pril stumbles back from the sound attack and then rushes forward to engage.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"See?" Pril calls out after being slammed with a burning mace. "Was that so hard? I'm the one you want to worry about."
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
That's only three actions, but I'm hoping that one of those attacks finishes off the spectre that Pril's fighting. In that case, she'll use the extra action to Stride to engage the one that's attacking the cardinal.
"Who the heck are these guys?" Pril questions as she attempts to engage the spirits.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Fortitude Save vs DC 32:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27 Slow Duration:1d4 ⇒ 4rounds
"Is that all you know how to do? Stab things with your stupid spear?" Pril says to the demon. "You should find another hobby. Kite flying is really fun."
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
{R} Fortuitous Shift vs DC 11:1d20 ⇒ 19 Success gives Resist 10 vs triggering effect.
Pril shimmers in place for a moment avoiding some of the nasty spears effects. She grimaces but, counting on the cardinal to keep her on her feet, doesn't relent.
Fortitude Save vs DC 32:1d20 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20 Slow Duration:1d4 ⇒ 1rounds
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Pril's eyes watch all the kites with wonder. When she's offered her choice of kites she immediately begins looking for a blue one. Her search is cut short, however, when the decision is made to use the red and purple ones to send a warning.
Acrobatics:1d20 + 21 ⇒ (6) + 21 = 27
She's just beginning to get the hang of the kite maneuvering when the rude fiend interrupts.
"I don't know why, on a beautiful day like this, your chosen activity is to stab random people with your spear. You should be flying a kite!" she shouts out at the creature as she closes and engages.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Surrounded by the aura of Evil RNG, Pril's leg sweeps continue to miss the demon.
laughs
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
The gnome stifles her cries of pain and focuses on her form, shifting low and sweeping with a kick. The change in stance, however, doesn't seem to improve her chances.
{A} Assume Dragon Stance
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Pril returns the kiss with energy and when Illyiana begins kissing her way down, she threads her fingers through the woman's hair. "Oh, oh, yes, that's ... oh, OH, OH!"
The gnome ignores the sting of the claw as she does her best to finish her foe before it finishes her.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
"What if I want you to take advantage of me?"Pril whispers back. Her lips curl up into a smile and her tongue slips out to trace over them. Her hand moves down from Illyiana's neck and delicately traces the side of the ranger's breast.
Will Save vs DC 29:1d20 + 18 ⇒ (18) + 18 = 36
Shrugging off the demon's attempt to manipulate her, Pril continues to pummel the outsider.
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
Two strong arms reach up and wrap around Illyiana's neck and turn her to face the red-faced gnome. "I don't want to wait any more," she says in a husky voice before pulling the ranger down to press their lips together in a hungry kiss. When they finally separate, she looks Illyiana deep in the eyes. "Make love to me," she pleads.
Pril keeps her eyes locked on Illyiana's as she deals with her 'wants'. They only close at the very last moment as she gasps. When her eyes finally open again, she smiles. "Would you like to know what I was thinking about?" she asks in a soft voice. "Come over here and I'll whisper it in your ear."
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"Demons, eh?" Pril comments. "I guess there's no moral question here about who's the 'Bad Guy'." She giggles before centering herself and then dashing into the fray and attacking the demon.
{A} Stride
{A} Flurry of Blows - add damage before applying If either blow hits, target must make a DC 28 Fortitude Save or be stunned 1 (or stunned 3 on a crit fail)
