Well, not quite a month, but nearing, and nothing on the other game they are running or game they are in for the same time period...
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Taanimohka steels herself for the coming onslaught, worrying perhaps that she might die here ignominiously, and that she might never deliver a report on this place to her people...
Taani catches Sayarisha as the mystic is roughly shoved aside. "What are our options should they breach the portal?"
Taanimohka nods as the door is judged worthy as defense. Her face is a wall of dismay, the endless swarms of rats not an enemy she is experienced in combatting...
Thanks Nairb!
After dispatching the last of the swarm Taani frowns, indicating she has no more oil. She follows Zurne into the next room, keeping an eye out for danger.
Weighing up the benefits of saving an oil flask, Taani decides living now is better than not having oil later...and lights hers, lobbing at the rats...
Taani is also waiting, I think I posted that in Gameplay.
Taanimohka decides hurling more oil at the rats is a waste of her last vial, and pauses to see what Sayarisha is up to.
Taanimohka opens and lobs a second flask on to the conflagration to buy a little more time for Sayarisha, covering her forehead from the heat with an upraised arm. She wonders just where the smoke will go...
Although not specified, I got the feeling Unbeugsam was holding a readied action for when the rats swarm through. Otherwise he's going to fight them on his own (well apart from Dornhold) with his ass on fire.... I think we should wait for clarification from Unbeugsam/Helikon.
Taanimohka produces a flask of oil from her pack. "I can spread this, but I fear I have no way to light it..."
Taanimohka stares at the writing to no avail. She sniffs hurriedly. "Were we to rest, on the morrow I could again use magic to comprehend the writing..."
Taanimohka looks at the fallen creatures without pity. Predators. They die as they lived. She looks up to Byung-He, and nods with a curt smile. "I am unharmed."
On Sayarisha's ranged attack - if you are sideways to a combat between two opponents, are you still "firing into melee?". I've seen folks argue you are, as the combatants are moving about and it's hard to target them, but most times when you are shooting straight at oncoming opponents they are also moving about, and likely focused on you and trying not to be hit. I actively dislike the blanket penalty when it makes no narrative sense - Sayarisha's player actively stated she was trying to avod such a penalty...
Taani tries to channel her frustration, and beats on the larger darkmantle with a few quick punches:
[+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Flurry]
[+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Flurry]
the first wild swing causing her to focus and make the most of the second, connecting with a soild hit.
Taani slows her breathing, and stills her mind before lashing out in cold fury with two swift strikes with her hands held bladelike...Again her strikes are wild...
[+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Flurry]
[+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Flurry]
Taanimohka feels the twin powers of Byung-He and Sayarisha bolster her as she follows the dwarf into battle, leaping at the rubbery creature, leg outstretched to kick....her strike, like her reaction is sadly far from true. Charge [+0 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, +1 guidance, +2 charge]
Taanimohka nods and looks ready to charge also.
Taani likewise leaves when Zordlon does, staying close by him in case the elf is ambushed.
"Hmm. The taint of troglodytes makes this room noisome. They were here recently, though evidently left..."
Taanimohka moves into the room, one hand covering her nose and mouth almost reflexively. She looks around, poking at mats or the remnants of them with a javelin.
I'm fine with the pacing, if anything the post rate is a little high given my several other games don't post so much. But the pace itself is ok. One of the PbP guides out there has said that doors can be the deadliest foes to a PbP. Dungeons are hard to pace and without RP can be staid and lacklustre. I'm with Byune-He - apart from a few cantripy type tricks, Taani has little meaningful to offer beyond some skills and the odd punch or kick. Moslty I'm still trying to find a gel for our characters - losing our kobold and wild-child mixed with the early RP in the town gave the adventure a strange choppy stilted start - now we have moved on but are really mostly strangers to each other. Hopefully the bonds of war will out and we will learn each others strengths and weaknesses, penchants and foibles in time before we die.
"Hmm. A good point. And perhaps it would be prudent to wipe out known adversaries rather than have them at our backs."
Taanimohka sniffs the dank dungeon air, and lets those that wish search, track and investigate. "The orcs' deathwish has been granted, though some apparently still live? Perhaps capture will drive them to greater feats of survival..." Turning to their own continued survival Taani asks the group. "What are our options now?"
Taani nods as Zordlon clarifies. "Sayarisha - I was wholeheartedly desirous to help them - in earnest, even resorted to magicks to understand their tongue. [here indicates Byung He] Byung He offered succour - everything we offered they negated with despondent words. I would hope that I...you...were never in a position where we would reject implicitly offered aid. They seem contnet to waste away, and we will only diminish our own efforts if we tarry with them"
The elf-maid makes a dismissive gesture with a langurous hand. "I am inclined to agree with Zurne. The orcs wish to die. We wish to live, and to achieve a great purpose. Ours is the true path, and we must not let them keep us from our path..."
As to the food and found equipment, Taanimohka is obviously incredibly impressed. "Our continued survival, perhaps over many days or weeks can be assured by this pile. We might use this room as our base, should the complex prove extensive or require much time..."
Taanimohka mods as Zurne speaks on the ring. "As our stealth scout I would think Zordlon should take the ring when engaged in such activities," Thinking further Taani continues. "However, as our least armored...or martially capable member, your continued survival Sayarisha, might be assured by possession of the ring."
Sorry, been away with poor net service...
Taanimohka smiles back, with a small nod. Unsure of a direct action to take in the group Taani stands alert, grateful for a few moments of peace and reflection.
Huh. I hadn't even noticed. Good points, both of you!
Taanimohka stares as Sayarisha casts her spells. Her eyes linger on the magic. "My thanks Sayarisha - we will survive if we support one another like this." Turning her attention to the room newly opened Taanimohka wonders aloud. "Yes, a providence for us - but to what purpose has this food been left here, and then to rot? My understanding was that this place has been recently opened, yes, but these look to have been stored here for some time? Was this place a living citadel - with creatures guarding and dwelling herein? How were they supplied, and by who?"
Taanimohka stands on guard, ready to defend those investigating walls...
Following along, Taani looks also, seeing as the others deem a secret portal might be present.
The elf frowns. "Zordlon? Zurne? Can either of you discern anything. I forfend mine eyes are useless..."
"I am sure there can be no keeping Unbeugsam from the destiny known as "leading the way bravely". I stand beside him to assist." Taanimohka moves forward with the dwarf, taking care to look for dangers, traps and tricks.
Thanks Zurne! And thanks for the heads-up Nairb...
Taanimohka ignores the corpses belongings as she has no need for equipment nor desire for coinage. She peruses the map also. "I agree - a sensible approach. One thing strikes me as odd - these large areas of grey are few and far between - might they hide secret passages or spaces?"
Damn, that sounds bad. Glad you are up to posting and hope you feel a lot better soon!
"I am untiuched, many thanks Byung-He." Taanimohka's lip curls in slight revulsion, but she nods at Zurne's efficient method. "I too saw nothing. Vigilance is its own reward."
Taanimohka looks at the mass on the floor and assumes the foe is slain. She moves to support her allies. Move Action: Move to space south of Zordlon... Standard Action: Attack red darkmantle [+2 Str, +1 weapon focus]
Uncognizant of the danger to Zurne behind her, Taanimohka moves, lashing out with a swift kick and punch to the darkmantle by Byung-He. Move Action: Move to engage red darkmantle Standard Action: Attack! [+0 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus]
[+1 BAB, +2 Str, +1 Weapon Focus, -2 Flurry]
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