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                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Yes, I agree with all the sentiments. But has it really been three years! That's amazing. I know I have enjoyed this PbP run (all our games) quite a bit. I don't know our time together has run its course or not but no matter what the future holds, I will always remember the good games with you all.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Aryas, somehow I knew you would pick her again." Tathane casts a sideways grin at him. "But I was going to choose her too." Tathane waits to see if Aiyana has any advice about destroying the cradle. That is, if she even wants to destroy it. He notices Hekk's caution. Yeah, if she decides to keep the thing or activate it or something. That could be a problem.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Hoping that his recent experience has made him better at this, Tathane again tries the wand. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15 He sighs in disappointment. It seems that when he needs it most, he just can't get the stupid thing to work. No moving  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane quickly draws an arrow and fires against the creature. shortbow@creature,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 1 = 29
 As soon as the arrow hits Tathane becomes visible again. He sighs but shoots another arrow. shortbow@creature,PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Ok, whatever gods may be listening, please make it work this time." Tathane waves the wand around and then even taps his chest a few times for good measure. This time the invisibility happens so suddenly it is almost audible. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (19) + 11 = 30 No movement. Just ready to shoot on my next turn.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane takes his wand and tries to make himself invisible again. That strategy seems to be working. Except for this time. The wand's magic eludes him. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 Just trying the wand and staying put.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane takes aim again. shortbow@red,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 13 + 1 = 34
 shortbow@red,PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 8 + 1 = 22
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Amazing! I like the way you light that up Branson! Let's see if I can't do something with it now." Tathane take aim at the dark shadowy creature and fires. shortbow@red,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 13 + 1 = 25
 shortbow@red,PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 8 + 1 = 16
 If any daybreak arrow dmg applies please apply it.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   I agree with LeGuin. Let's get this cradle thing taken care of. Maybe other officials will come and clean up this area. Or maybe they'll send us back." Tathane watches Aryas for a bit. "So that thing makes you feel stronger? That seems kind of strange. Is it somehow pumping more dark energy into you or something? I don't know much about magic. I mean, I can barely get this thing to work" Tathane waves his invisibility wand in the air. "Maybe one of you guys who does magic knows more."  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
 Tathane slices the creature with his dagger but then his mind begins to spin and the room starts to distort. His eyes grow wide in horror as a thick, green smoke starts pouring from the gash he made. Soon he's enveloped within this cloud. It feels like the creature's blood, turned to vapor, is smothering him. Drowning him in the nauseating stench of the foulest odors Tathane has ever encountered. His stomach turns and cramps and turns. He has to escape. He has to get away from this awful vapor. Tathane grabs his churning abdomen and moves directly away from the creature. Just a move action.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane, is surprised when the creature materializes right in front of him. He steps to place himself in a flanking position with Branson and Aryas then with a quick jab and slice he attacks the creature with his magical dagger. ghosttouch dagger@purple,flanking: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 = 34
 miss chance, 1 is miss: 1d5 ⇒ 4 Not invisible anymore  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   The sound around Tathane fades away like water evaporating on a hot rock. Within seconds he is enveloped in noiseless air. It is a little disconcerting but he moves forward anyway. He best attacks on the owb will come if he's invisible. His fingers squeeze tightly on the invisibility wand and he shakes it in front of his chest, hoping to shake the magic out of it. He yelps in surprise as it works! Now he can get a proper shot on that ugly creature. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31 Moved into the room then used the wand.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane takes a cautious look at the dead creature. "Aryas, you're right. Pretty ugly. Remind you of any girls you've kissed?" Tathane chuckles and moves to the end of the hall where he takes a better look at the fountain. Knowledge(planes): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane keeps his eyes shut. "If it's as ugly as you all are saying, I don't want to chance it." Tathane shoots a couple arrows from his bow in the direction where he remembers the creature being. shortbow@creature,PBS,into melee,precise: 1d20 + 13 + 1 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 - 4 + 4 = 18
 shortbow@creature,PBS,into melee,precise: 1d20 + 8 + 1 - 4 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 8 + 1 - 4 + 4 = 28
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   At Hekk's warning, Tathane closes his eyes but not before he took stock of the situation. If he could get behind the creature, he'd be able to have an advantage attacking. Can't see the map (I'm at work and our VPN won't let me) so I don't know if I can get into flanking with the creature but that's what I want to do. I'm not going to attempt a coup de gras because I don't think I can do enough dmg.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Agreed. I'll just check each door before opening. Also, I want to do Perception on the fountain. Perception: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23 +4 for traps Tathane checks the doors as the group enters each of the adjoining rooms. The first one they enter seesm small and boring. Tathane takes a moment to examine the fountain at the end of the hallway. It seems the perfect place to hide a little lever to open a secret door.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane moves up behind Hekk and pats him on the shoulder as he moves past. "Yeah, I know. You just want to bust them all down. Someday that habit's gonna kill you." Perception, trapfinding: 1d20 + 13 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 13 + 4 = 32  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane looks a little sheepish when Leo catches him trying to use the wand. "Well, you know. Sometimes it works." He shakes it vigorously and then slaps it against his thigh a few times. "Usually if I just jiggle it a bit it works better." Seeing his companions moving about the room, he takes a moment to remind them. "Don't open any doors or chests or closets or boxes or anything like that until I have a chance to check it out. These guys are all nasty enough that I fully expect that they've left surprises for us."  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane starts to nock another arrow but lowers it. "You know, I think that between Branson, Hekk and Aryas, this guy's pretty well handled. I think I'm going to slip into something more comfortable." He retrieves his invisibility wand and tries to activate it on himself but it doesn't work. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Aryas. I agree. Why don't they let us hit them?" Tathane fires another couple of arrows. shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 13 + 1 = 20
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4 +2 more if against enchantment
 Waiting to see the effect of missing my will save before I act.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane takes aim and fires again. shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 = 22
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane moves to where he can get a good shot and then fires at one of the caligni again. shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane lines up a shot with his bow and fires at the closest caligni. shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18
 shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 8 + 1 = 25
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Hey now! I heard that!" Tathane shoots a smirk at Leo. "But I do agree with your advice." Entering once again into a fight, Tathane makes himself invisible with the wand and moves into a good position to shoot at the acolytes.. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "So does anyone want that dagger? It looks pretty nasty but sometimes... And someone should grab that money." Tathane sees Hekk moving towards one of the eastern doors but he's too slow to stop him. Tathane just shakes his head at his friend's recklessness. Some day one of these doors is going to be trapped and cause severe damage.  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   I'm confused about how the dagger of venom works. The text says: This black +1 dagger has a serrated edge. It allows the wielder to use a poison effect (as the spell, save DC 14) upon a creature struck by the blade once per day. The poison spell is "This poison deals 1d3 Constitution damage per round for 6 rounds." The confusing part for me is "use a poison effect" which implies that there are options to choose from but the spell itself only has 1 effect -- the con dmg. Does the wielder of the dagger have a choice on the poison or is it just the 1d3 con?  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Ha! How are you liking this now, my blue lady? We'd all be happy to stop this needless conflict. Well, my orcish friend here might not be happy about it, but we can stop him. So, are you done yet?" Diplomacy: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Trying to get her to give. Leo has a much better shot at it with his high Diplo modifier, but Tathane still tries. Well then, a solid 1... Tathane doubts that the caligni woman will give herself up but stranger things have happened before. Just in case though, he uses his invisibility wand again but to no effect. UMD: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
 shortbow@caligni, PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 = 33
 shortbow@caligni, PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 8 + 1 = 13  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane admires this creatures defensive abilities but not enough to withhold his own attack. He fires from invisibility once again. shortbow@caligni,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Still being invisible, Tathane loads and fires another couple of arrows. shortbow@blue,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 13 + 1 = 17
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Oops. Sorry. Didn't see that I was up. Tathane positions himself for a clear shot at the caligni and fires an arrow. shortbow@calgni, PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 1 = 18
 If that hits then I'm no longer invisible  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Hold on!" Tathane shouts at the caligni. At the same time, he reaches for the invisibility wand in his bag then activates it to make himself invisible. umd: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (13) + 11 = 24  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane shoots another couple of arrows. shortbow@owb,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 13 + 1 = 23
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "What is it with all bad guys. They just don't die like they should. I mean, it never turns out good for them. Honestly, I don't know why they just don't run away as soon as we show up." Tathane nocks a couple more arrows and fires at the owb again. shortbow@owb,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 13 + 1 = 19
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   Tathane aims and shoot at the owb again. This time he is able to fire off two shots shortbow@owb,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 1 = 33
 shortbow@owb,PBS: 1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 8 + 1 = 14
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   I'm at work and they have blocked google doc access so I can't see where we're at but I'll assume that I can fire my bow at a creature. I'll update my map position when I'm home (later tonight or tomorrow) Tathane quickly loads an arrow and shoots at the owl before it can bring its claws to bear against his friends. shortbow@owl,PBS: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 13 + 1 = 30
  
 
            
              
                 CG Male half-elf rogue 8 | HP 67/67 | AC: 21 T:17 FF:15 | F +4 R +12 W +2 (+2 vs. enchantments) | Init +12 | Perc +13 | Low-light vision | Trapfinding +4 
              
              
                
                   
	
		   "Whoa! Yeah. Let's not go there. LeGuin is right. Let's check out the other areas first. Then maybe we can just douse this whole alcove with fire." | 
 
	
 
     
     
    