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Posting in all of my games. We made it to CA... but finding a home that meets my family's needs (while being in price range) is proving a bit challenging... will be off the boards for a bit. Please bot me as necessary (and possibly send good vibes/prayers my way). Thanks for your continued patience.
Vivi attempts to move away from the oncoming foe.
Next two days will be on the road again. With any luck will be less eventful than the trip to here was (oldest apparently gets motion sick... we have since acquired children's dramamine, so hopefully that negates it). Will be stable once we get there for a little bit again before the final push.
Vivi shrinks, falling to the ground nauseated. "Perhaps... coming this way... was a bad choice."
As Jessica approaches, Vivi creeps along the wall softly, getting ready to attack if the Troll proves too hostile to negotiate with.
I will be stationary for this week, traveling again on the weekend. I will be doing things with the family (probably go to the zoo etc) but I am not having to drive multiple hours each day.
So I will be posting this in all my games: I am moving from EST to PST finally (this was kinda expected but has been in limbo due to the pandemic). The movers will begin being at my house tomorrow, with final pack out day being Thursday, after which time I will begin to be on the road. I am not making a straight shot, as it were, across the country. I will have a few rest periods to see family on the way. I expect that I will finish the cross country period mid OCT, after which time I begin the house hunting phase in earnest. I should be able to keep posting during this time period, but some days (especially any that I am driving) are probably going to be limited in quantity (though hopefully not quality) of posts. That said, feel free to bot me in combat it necessary to keep things moving.
Vivi carefully, slowly, creeps past the kobold and into the opposite chamber, keeping low to ground and close to walls as he does.
Vivi attempts to sneak into a better position to flank the kobold should it prove hostile.
Vivi nods. "OK. When they start pursing move ahead... I cannot say how long they will keep interest. I will try to get past them and catch up. If not, I will keep their interest off of you." So saying, Vivi slowly edges around the back wall of the room until he reaches what looks like the enterance from the other path. Putting on his hat of disguise, he wills the magic to make him look like the toughest, dumbest, most armored warrior he can think of. The disguise in place, he calls out to the stone giant's in a deep voice: Giant:
"Hey, you! Yes, you! Come and get me, you ugly lout!" Making a rude gesture to go with his words, Vivi turns and runs , taking his hat off and putting his elven cloak around him as he presses against the wall.
Vivi bows. "I understand. Thank you anyway." As they see the giants, he softens his steps and sticks closer to the shadows.
He whispers to the others, "Perhaps we can sneak by them... or maybe I can sneak to a different location, cause a distraction, then circle back?"
Vivi nods, but frowns. "How do you kill something already dead, my friend?" He sighs. "Do me... a favor. If I do fall, make sure that Ameiko-chan does not know about... this. Nothing she could do about it... and no sense in her worrying about me." He gives the ranger a grim smile. "Not my first choice, mind you... I prefer your option. Now, which route to take? Safest might be best, though I imagine our opponent gets stronger as we wait."
Vivi covers his chest again, his face grim. He switches to common as she has. "I see. Do you know of any way to remove the brand, or at least to sever it from this Karzoug? I know it might be an ask, but I would rather my death not be used to make some ancestral spirit stronger."
Vivi looks around at the paintings, but does not see what Sunday does. He shakes his head. "She said that her dead husband haunts this place. Slain by Mokmurian to take over this tribe of giants. She also said that some... Karzoug... is being fed by the deaths of his forces, as well as any others powerful, branding them..." Vivi trails off, and as he does he opens his robes to reveal the brand hidden by them. He turns to Conna as he does, showing the brand to her. Giant: "You said he brands his forces. I received this while a prisoner to a group of lamia working for your husband's killer. Is this the same brand?"
Vivi hears his companions and sighs. "You are right. Still, stay prepared. No telling even if she was not being followed by other giants even if she is not trying to deceptivize us." Turning back to the Giant, the monk shrugs. Giant:
"It seems we will hear your proposition. Lead on, but know that if this is some kind of trap, you die first. Bait being eaten and all." "I told her to lead us onward, but that she dies first if this is a trap," Vivi adds in common for Sunday's benefit.
Hey all, posting this in my games. My school is now in the practical phase of troubleshooting (read: they break the servers and whatnot, I have to fix it) and it is eating a lot of my time. I might be a bit slower in posting the next few weeks as a result. Apologies, and feel free to bot me as needed.
Vivi sees the look on Sunday's face and quickly translates the old giant's words. He then turns to her and addresses her in Giant. Giant:
"And why should we believe that any here would want Mokmurian slain? No offense, but you could be trying to lead us into a trap... why do you want to aid us?" As he finishes speaking he quickly translates his question to Sunday, adding, "Keep an eye on her, Daud-san. No telling what is going to happen next."
Vivi turns his attention to the wounded bear, aiming to put it down with a flurry of punches and kicks.
Posting in all active games. I am still here but I am in a tech school for a month (basically until the end of next month). I will be able to post still, but I might be a bit more sporadic in the week itself (I am having to drive quite a bit more than normal to get to the schoolhouse and we are putting in some long days while there) but I will try to keep current.
Vivi curses in Tien as the bears attack, leaving a decent amount of blood flowing from his chest. Setting his feet, the monk retaliates with a series of melee attacks against the offending bear.
Vivi releases a sigh as Jessica is able to calm the animals. He creeps past them, being careful not to look at Jessica as he does, and stealthily pokes his head out of the other set of doors.
"Yes, let us keep this place ready. If need be we can try to block the door, then teleport elsewhere. Come, Delendir-san, let us find our quarry."
Vivi follows Delendir outside, attempting to keep stealthy and be as observant as possible.
Assuming Sunday is ready to travel, I think we should press on. If you want, Vivi could break out his carpet and take a quick scouting trip while Sunday is healed/others recover spell slots etc. if we are resting the evening.
Happy birthday, Jess. Sorry you are having a rough patch... and don't worry, you will find the right person when it is the right time. Fun fact, we share a birth month (mine is in a few weeks).
Vivi shrugs. "I am a monk and scribe, Delendir-san... not a prophet or prelate." The monk gives the ranger a weary smile as he says this. "I do not have any such magic, though I suspect this case is doing more than its share to keep them intact. I will keep it locked until we can find someone who does have those skills. In the mean time, we have a giant lord to slay." He looks over at Jessica as she looks after Sunday. "Do you think we should rest here for a bit while you minister to his wounds, or is it less serious than it looks?"
Vivi scratches his head as he hears the explanation of the scrolls within the black tube. "So... some kind of religious document? To a lost god... eerie. Perhaps their god would not have been lost if they had made documents like this more.... commonly accessible." Shrugging, he closes (but does not lock) the case gently. "I am sure a scholar or collector will know what to make to them. Me, I would just want to be able to study the scriptwork... professional curiosity."
Vivi opens his handy haversack and places the scrollcase within it. "What should we do now?"
So I am just going to say... that cylinder is f'ing insane. Between the mummy and the requirements, yeah... just look at that aptly named "Wall of Failure" if you don't agree. (Twice I was one roll off of the 5 in a row needed, only to get an 18 or 19. FML.) So, yeah... if this is just being used to secure someone's family recipe for eggs on toast, I will likely throw it into the first volcano we find. ;)
"This is in Thassilonian. I might be able to figure it out... give me a moment."
Wall of failure:
After a long time of fiddling, cross referencing, and swearing in multiple languages, Vivi finally is able to get the tube to open. "There. Sorry that took so long... whomever designed this did not want it opened it seems."
Vivi attempts to attack the mummy with a quick flurry of blows, hardening his fists with his ki as he does.
I should have things sorted out mostly now. Positive outcome, all told. I am going to read the gameplay thread and see how best to post (assuming I wasn't killed, ;) )
Posting in all games (again). Thank you for all the prayers, thoughts, wishes, and good vibes. Things are... improving... between me and my wife. (Not through the woods yet, but I have a lot more hope that we will get through than when I posted last.) I am not quite ready to catch up and post again, but I am hopeful that I can be soonish. I will keep you posted as I can. Again, thank you for your understanding and patience.
Hey, posting this in all my games... I am going to need to take a hiatus for a while. Marital problems of the serious variety (ie: probably headed toward divorce) are consuming most of my time. I will try to check back in once things have stabilized, but I really don't have a timetable for that. I am deeply sorry.
Vivi shakes his head as they appear at their destination. "Daud-san is correct, that will never be a feeling that I get used to." Drawing his kama once more, he stretches. "Well, probably a good idea to deal with whatever wickedness we find within."
Vivi nods, putting away the carpet. "Teleportation may be... disconcerting... but probably less visible."
Vivi pulls out his carpet. "I can fly as well, though I cannot say that I am... proficient... at doing so."
Vivi shakes his head. "Never been much of one for strong drinks, Delendir-san. They cloud the mind, impair the senses, slow reactions. Some monks I have met use that to their advantage, but my order always has been about discipline." After a moment's thought, he adds, "That said, there is a place for such things. If we get through all of this, I will toast with you our success for removing the giant weed that threatens to overgrow the town we both have come to love." Smiling at the ranger, he turns to Jessica, Sunday, and Yavenee. "I pray to all the kami, big and small, that you are all there with us that day. I will make us all commiserative... no... conservative... no, no... commemorative... yes, commemorative scrolls. So that, no matter how far we journey or where our paths lead us, you can remember companions and victories hard won."
Vivi relaxes a bit, cleaning the gore off of his kama before securing them once more. "Well... that went quicker than they deserved. What should we do with the stuff they took?"
Vivi charges in with his kama drawn to the closest ogre in their initial attack. Surprise round attack:
Seeing the success of his first two swings, Vivi tears into the brute with a full flurry of blows. Round 1:
"As I said... it has been a while since I cooked, so you will have to tell me if I got it close to your recipe or not. I hope it is to your liking... or edible, for that matter. Presuming it is, there should be enough to share." Turning to Delendir, he asks the man if he was able to pick up the portraits he had asked for. He takes them from the man and shows them to Ameiko. "The one of you is for me, on my travels. The one of me is for you... if you want it."
Vivi shudders at Jessica's question. "You do not want to be captured alive by them. They make for poor hosts." Vivi heads after Delendir, as stealthily as he can.
Really sorry about the delay. Work and family changes sapped me of all energy to post even when I actually had the time to. Should be good now.
Vivi sees Ameiko walk, albeit a bit shakily, into the room and at once he is overcome with emotions of shame, gratitude, and relief. "神々に感謝します. おかえりなさい." Minkain:
"Thank the gods. Welcome home." Giving her a bow, he walks around the bar. "I hope it is to your liking. I tried to make the stew the way you would, though it has been a long time since I..." the monk stops as he chokes up on tears, seemingly overcome with emotions. "I am sorry. I thought I... we lost you. I was hardly myself. I should have been better prepared." Vivi is almost sobbing out each word, tears flowing freely. "It should have been me. Not you. Me."
"Giants. Great. We should try to take one alive. Get more reviling... regaling... no... revealing, yes, revealing.... information from them. Like if they were able to get that stone in the raid."
Posting in all my games. Last few days have had some personal issues that I have had to deal with. Hope to be able to catch up and post sometime tomorrow. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Vivi isn't much of a potion person. The carpet would make sense, but would also force me to pick between the headband and the slippers.... and would require the fly skill, albeit it does give a +5 circumstance bonus the roll. F' it. Going for the 5 by 5 carpet. Air monk incoming.
Two 500 GP animated portraits (one for me of Ameiko and the other of me as a gift to Ameiko). A campfire bead (for ease of setting those in the future). And 1K for boots of the Cat (in case I fall off or jump off my carpet). I think that leaves me with 135.7 GP left... open to suggestions or to leaving that in "the kitty" for future upgrades.
The only thing I don't have is a reliable means of propulsion.... that said, you can float in a given direction until ready, then set the two rods to keep steady (also prevents airborne enemies from trying to tip you over). Plus the ladder can be used as an escape hatch once a day for one person (so not ideal if we have two folks up there, but better than two folks dying from fall damage).
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