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"The leather here is not much to look at, but some of this chain mail is of exceptional quality." Sarasanna observes in answer to Akkramar's query. "It is a heavier set that I would like to wear, but perhaps one who favors sturdier defense over mobility would prefer it, if we could set up a trade."

She looks at Dakkar. "You speak well. That was always the custom among the border guard, and in meeting travelers from many lands over my former life, I believe it is so in many other places besides. However, before we count out the coins, I believe there may be more to sell."

Query all: I was in possession of two backpacks, one found and one carried originally. I do believe someone had assisted me in trasporting one set of said goods, and between the two, there are likely some things to sell for the profit of our unit. Do any counter parts know, where the other pack went? Alert, a̴le̕r̷t!͟ S̕͡͠c͏r̡͝͠a̛͞m̸͘͜b́͠͡l̡͡e!̸͟ W̨h͜a͠t ͘h̶ap̴p͏ęn͘ed̸ t́o ̢my̕ s͡tuff!̛

That was last weekend Sarasanna ;)

Ah-haha! I see Akkramar, well, the way my weeks are lately every one week blends with all the others into one continuous week.

Note to self: read dates of post. ^^

Perception, armor shopping: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30

Iacobus, I want to offer my sympathies for your loss, for what it's worth, and I am glad you're still with us.

Akkramar, I hope you a nice trip, vacation or whatever you are doing for the next week!

Best wishes to all! (^_^)

While Akkramar and any others buy and sell with the merchant, Sarasanna quietly looks at the the armor on the mannequins, comparing its quality with her own.

Com:Akkramar, Dakkar. Is it possible this is a test of our authenticity? If one considers their perspective, they do not know us very well. They have not seen us fight and do not know how we shall behave. Prrhaps they mean to see us in combat, see that we are willing to defemd them before they allow armed strangers to remain for long among their more vulnerable people.

"I have missed... affection," Sarasanna muses as Iacobus claps her on the back as well as the others. Memories of her former life and the camaraderie with the women and men of the Numerian frontier play across her neuro-circuits.
Then another thought forms, "soon, my brother, I shall begin the fight to avenge myself."
Although Sarasanna seems to anticipate the fight her focus quickly returns to the present. She likewise helps the wounded, Anevia in particular, get situated in the camp, showing no further interest in the talk of merchants.

"Destroying the mortal servants of demons is next best to destroying the demons themselves. I accept the task, and that you would be willing to help us fight on the surface afterwards is an added bonus. Count me in." Sarasanna adds to the discussion, hefting her halberd, ready for the fight.

Sarasanna doesn't say anything. However, she lowers and sets down her halberd, raising her hands to show that she means no harm. She waits for either Lann to speak, or for one of her other more diplomatic party members to say something.

I should be available for the holidays. I am okay with a pause though, whatever we need to do. In any case, I am committed to seeing things through to the end, but I am in no rush. :)

I am sorry to hear that your wife has to work so close around the holiday. :/ Might happen with me too...

And in case it hasn't been said earlier, Iacobus, I am really enjoying your droid's duality. It makes him a fun character to RP with, and that goes for all characters. We've got an interesting group here with a good GM, so let's keep things whatever pace we set! :)

"Points taken," Sarasanna acknowledges, nodding to both Gabriel and Akkramar. "My brother sometimes said I asked too many questions, but then he also said that many of the questions I asked saved our lives more than once on the borderlands. One must be prepared for multiple possibilities."

She then turns her gaze to Lann as well. "Yes, let us continue on to your camp."

"Would they be so easily fooled by the symbols, they would not see the faces of strangers walking among them?" Sarasanna queries. By her interest, she clearly likes the idea; however, she is expressing a genuine concern with the plan.
She then shrugs her shoulders. "Though perhaps those foolish enough to worship a god of demons are easy to deceive."

Akkramar wrote:

I could use one of those MW chain shirts.

Take it, don't be shy... who else? Frontliners get armor first, if no one... Gabriel will consider it. Mithral would be better! 12 Strength.

Gabriel offers a chain shirt to Sarasanna, Does this help you?

Sarasanna accepts the chainmail from Gabriel with an appreciative nod.

"This armor is finely crafted and would be an improvement upon my current gear." Sarasanna acknolweldges the gift, taking the armor. As she removes her studded leather and folds it into her pack, she dons the chain shirt, looking up as if remembering something. "I think you for your gift," she says to Gabriel quickly. Her lips turn up into a crooked smile.

She then continues strapping on the new armor.

I have the new and old packs listed in my inventory list, but I am not aware of anyone tracking the party treasury...

Knowledge History: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Does Sarasanna recognize the name of the god Baphomet?

"There is nothing more of use to us here. I suggest we burn the bodies to ensure they are not misused and then keep moving." Sarasanna advises.

As she speaks and as Dakar is working on the potions and scrolls, she looks around to be sure that nothing else is moving in the area besides her counterparts and their companions.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

We'd all best beware, demons and mortal folk alike!

Sarasanna searches the area for clues as to what happened here. Did the spore cougher and crusaders commit mutual destruction or did something else cause the carnage? Are there any clues, tracks or evidence that help with this mystery?

Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10

Aha! Of course- it was a non-miniature giant space hamster that was responsible!

Worth it indeed! Congratz, Iacobus. (^_^)

Sarasanna draws her halberd, watching Gabriel's impressive athletic display. "Gabriel would have made a good borderlands scout," she muses. Then she turns placidly to Lann. "Very well, Lann. We shall fight. I am ready- dying and being brought back to life has a way of erasing one's fear of death." She continues forward, keeping pace with the group, and keeps a look out for the spore-cougher. She had listened to Lann's description of it. "So we are looking for a four-legged plant."

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

"If it is a creature of this world, then I would prefer not to fight unless we must. Could we possibly sneak by?" -Sarasanna suggests and queries.

Happy coming weekend of Gratefulness and Turkey to all! (^_^)

(^_^) ... .... ;b

Hearing nothing, Sarasanna looks around.

"I don't hear anything..." Sarasanna says slowly, then turning to Gabriel and Lann, "Straight ahead, right? Allow me to check on the wounded, and let us continue on." She checks the status of the organics, and then begins moving forward down the tunnel.

Com: Designates Iacobus, Akkramar. Duality is in our nature. We were born to suffer; it's our lot in life.

Sorry for being AWOL! I hope you are feeling better, LM.

"There are no living demons around us, so I am doing well." Sarasanna replies with a crooked smile. Her memory drives play a montage of such smiles she and her brother used to exchange during banter along their many wilderness expeditions.

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Sarasanna ties the bottom of the rope into a foot loop, ties the other to her waist, and then begins climbing up the other side, with a nod to the others. "I shall go up and secure the line for the others."

Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

O-ho! Hopefully I barely made it!

So, it's kinda after the fact now that we're all just about down in the chasm, but based on my earlier survival, did / does this chasm look like it is a collapse of the tunnel, or did something go through here and break it from underneath? ^^

"I did not expect for you to return to offer aid so swiftly. You have helped to complete the task." Sarasanna flatly acknowledges Iacobus' aid with a slight smile.

"You have also done well, companion Akrammar, thank you for your assistance," Sarasanna practices gratitude, something that came easier to her in her previous life.

Afterwards, she helps lower down Anevia. "Just hold on. Put a foot through here."

Then she helps Horgus. "I'm going to need you to help me Horgus. I will hold the rope to be sure you do not fall and ease your descent. Since you are neither blind nor broken, you can help me climbing as I lower you down. We can tie the rope around your waist."

Climb, to aid Aravashinal: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9 Uh, oh! :/ Do I... drop the rope? >_>

Climb, to aid Anevia: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Climb, to aid Horgus: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Well, at least the others would be lowered down safely. However, after the disaster with Aravashnial, would... they be willing? :/

"Akkramar has it right. I estimate the chasm is wider than it is deep, Gabriel. Therefore, it would best to lower everyone down and climb up the other side. I shall stay up here for now in order to help the injured."

Sarasanna stays up top to help lower others down. When she gets the chance, she ties a lop at the bottom of the rope for the injured to use as a foothold to make it easier for them to hang on.

Once everyone is down, Sarasanna follows.

Climb: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Sarasanna studies the chasm. Is there a corresponding opening above the chasm on the ceiling or on either wall? Based on the rough appearance of the opening, does it appear as if something dug out through the stone, or does it look like a sink hole?

Sarasanna then looks to Lann. "I have rope and pitons. We could set a secure line across the wall that may make it easier for the injured to cross. My companions and I are skilled climbers- we may be able to help some of the weaker ones in getting across."

"What I seek is the destruction of demon kind. This often leads to conflict, though I do seek to avoid injury..." Sarasanna explains as the party continues down the tunnel.

Are the rest of us able to hear Iacobus over grayfang, now that we are closer and he's out of the rubble, or is the network still patchy? ^^

"Your aid shall likely be of use in the fight to come when we reach the surface," Sarasanna comments with a pragmatic smile and nod. Shen then follows the mongrel men and allies new and old down the tunnel after she has recovered her halberd and backpack.

Sarasanna nods with approval. "When we reach the surface, there shall be vengeance for as all." She declares.

"We are fortunate. This one seems to be a skilled healer... though unfortunately, it also appears he was indeed struck in the head." Sarasanna remarks at Iacobus' grand display.

She turns back to Gabriel with a gesture toward Archie and company. "Archie is with us. We can vouch for her. These other three are other survivors from the collapse. They are eager as well to make it to the surface to see if their loved ones survive in what little may remain of the city." Once again, her utter serenity may appear unsettling to some.

Hahaha. Well, now that you are freed, hopefully you are feeling better. (^_^) In my earlier post, Sarasanna gave up the possession theory in favor that a rock hit Iacobus on the head. She had offered you a helping hand to climb out from the rubble if you would take it. :)

EDIT: Please know that my response was in character! I really liked your display. Great show! (^_^)

by getting sarasanna's motor revving...

Do be good now, dearie! ;b

Sarasanna's grim mask of an expression calms into an easy smile. "Though perhaps the one beneath the stones was merely hit in the head during the collapse. Such can cause one to hear strange things from time to time." She offers a helping hand to the humanoid still lying in the rubble. Once he is helped up, Sarasanna likewise introduces herself to Gabriel and the mongrelmen.

Standing to face Gabriel and others, she offers a curt nod. Although Sarasanna appears to be an attractive woman, her social manners seem to be lacking. She appears as one who would be comfortable in any wild land.

"It was as Akkramar says. Though there is more. We saw a bright light in the West, and I believe one particular fiend we saw was none other than the Storm King himself. Some dragon saved us- somehow- slowing our fall as the entire plaza where we stood was blasted apart." It may seem unsettling to some how calm Sarasanna appears, almost serene, as she tells the story without a hint of pathos.

Though the next part she says with practiced warrior's spirit. "I am Sarasanna, demon huntress. I am here to prove my worth against the hordes of the Abyss. I am here for vengeance."

Sarasanna nods to Gabriel and then studies the pale humanoid that was released from beneath the rubble.

"Greetings. You are now freed. However, before we are too familiar, were you the one who thought he may be possessed?"

She asks the question with a dangerous edge to her voice that is barely present, but still definitely there.

Sarasanna wrote:

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Running... out of... bat-ter-y...

LOL just turn the crank a couple of times, you'll be fine. :p

She just might be a bit cranky for a while. ;D

The problem seems to be gone. I use chrome as well, and this is the first time I've encountered such a thing. But, I'm back in the gameplay thread, so all's well! ^^ Just wish I coulda kept up with the good rolls. ;/

"We welcome your help," Sarasanna says in a pleasant soprano monotone. Then she turns, bending her knees to lift another large item of debris.

Strength: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Running... out of... bat-ter-y...

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

I don't know why, but the boards weren't letting me post in the game play thread just now. (>_<) So I tried posting in the discussion, and voila! So, if it's okay for now, this will be my post for the perception checks, until the boards behave themselves for me again.

Strength, hefting rubble and debris: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

So it would appear, with alarming strength, the lithe woman lifts stone after stone over her head and tosses them aside!

Com: all. No extra-planar influences detected. They appear to be of this world, merely mutated in some way.

Sarasanna glances at Akkamar and then Dakar, nodding to each. "Very well then. I shall help you, and the others likely will as well."

Sarasanna sets her rope down on her pack, and then she steps forward and begins removing rubble, tossing chunks aside, though occasionally turning a glance at the part lizard man just in case he tries anything with these heavy stones he is regularly taking in his hands.

"We are survivors of a recent demon attack on the city above. As my companion says, yes, we mean no harm, and we shall help you if there is need."

Com: all. Unknown humanoids do not appear hostile. However, they have deformed and mixed features belonging to multiple kinds of creature. Scanning for extraplanar traces. Proceed with caution until their nature is known.

Knowledge (Planes) - are these folks in any way touched by the planes- specifically the evil planes?: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22

She takes a moment to regard her halberd, then look at the stone again. She sheaths the weapon behind her back, and then removes her backpack, withdrawing a rope. "However, if your companion beneath the stones is at risk of being possessed, we must take measures to constrain whoever it is."

Ping. Sarasanna hesitates awaiting further instructions for the moment. Receiving transmission- from lost unit? There appears to be someone trapped under a rock up ahead. We may have limited time to act if we wish to help them.

Sarasana approaches cautiously toward the humanoids, being sure to keep some rubble between herself and them as well as maintaining a defensive stance. "Greetings. Are you in need of help?"

Hehe! Bot.

Sarasanna follows Dakkar's lead. She waits for him to move to the side, and once they are in flanking position, she begins to very slowly creep forward, listening carefully if either of the humanoids are saying anything or making any noise whatsoever.

Stealth: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22

Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28

Com: All. I perceive to unidentified humanoids up ahead searching in the rubble. Dakar, do you see them as well? Query: Possibilities of their origins? They could be those that inhabit these tunnels, or survivors of the attack like ourselves. It is my intent to approach them in peace. What do you advise?

Sounds good to be me. I'm glad to resume this tale of four to five droids. Welcome to the group, Iacobus!

Sounds good! I think I am looking forward to seeing who shows up! ^^

Sarasanna is basically a very tough scout, and will be able to function as a front-liner if needed.

A rogue would definitely be helpful, and a tough healer- a combat worthy cleric, or a paladin, would also be good.

Five players total felt like a good number, especially considering all the bonus powers we get, and the active NPCs that are supporting us.

Hmmm... While Sarasanna for the time being is a versatile fighter type, capable of range and melee. However, I'm thinking she's ultimately going to be a mobile front-liner (thought still not a traditional tank). Combat for her is likely going to be dynamic, so it should be interesting to see how that plays out, especially with the other characters in the group, a small wizard and a bardic fighter-type. )

So I'd really like to play with the different movement types we are going to have access to later on. Whether with claws or halberd, she'll take the fight to the walls, ceiling, and down again. And maybe, I'll add flight to the mix as well!

So, thinking on that, should we recruit someone, we should try to find someone who really likes the whole idea of the campaign- not just Wrath of the Righteous with androids which is awesome enough, but also the advanced android template and the possibilities that opens up.

Perhaps we should see what ideas some people have with that, and how they'd work with what we have in mind. If someone comes up with a character that's really interesting and has put a lot of thought into the possibilities the campaign has to offer, my thought is, the new player is more likely to be invested in the game.