<span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;DAGNYR &amp; ALYSSA&gt;&gt;</span><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Tiefling 1's DR prevents 2 damage from each of Kaelen's hits.</div></div></div><br/>The center tiefling spots Alyssa charging and raises his hand to let loose another bolt of energy, but he's too late: by the time he's drawn a bead on his target, she's already on top of him, throwing her entire weight onto his shoulder. In the span of a few seconds, the mages finds himself spun around, dizzied, and slammed in the chest with a second hammerblow before he can find his bearings. He manages to keep his feet through sheer force of will, but it looks like a stiff breeze could finish him off at this point.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Dagnyr's weapon overcomes Tiefling 2's DR!</div></div></div><br/>The righthand tiefling doesn't get much more warning than his partner, and handles the situation about as well. Unarmed and unable to parry Dagnyr's massive blade, he turns his spell-wielding hand away from the blow, taking brunt of the blow with his other forearm. The cold iron blade sizzles for a second as it smacks the tiefling, leaving a faint burn mark.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Dagnyr wrote:</cite>"You okay back there Botch?"</div></blockquote><br/>Botch steadies himself, rubbing his swollen but - thanks to Dagnyr - unbroken jaw. He glares past the paladin at the tiefling trio, baring his teeth as much as his injuries allow.<br/><br/>"They hit me in the<span style="font-style: italic">face</span>," he snarls. With a flick of the wrist, two daggers slip from the lining of his coatsleeves and into his waiting hands. The blonde thief's eyes flit manically between his targets as his hands twitch, slicing at invisible foes in the air. "Let's carve 'em up."<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Botch spends two move actions drawing weapons from wrist sheaths.</div></div></div><br/>Just as Alyssa surmised, the tiefling mages show little to no propensity for melee combat. Dagnyr and Alyssa's opponents quickly backpedal, firing off a second volley of green fire.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Tiefling 1's sickening blast (Alyssa): 1d20 (17) + 6 = 23 touch, misses thanks to Offensive Defense<br/><br/>Tiefling 2's sickening blast (Dagnyr): 1d20 (14) + 6 = 20 touch, hit<br/>Damage: 3d6 (1,2,4) = 7 damage, and Dagnyr must make a DC 15 Fortitude save or be sickened for 1 minute</div></div></div><br/>The center tiefling manages to steady himself for long enough to hurl another energy bolt at Alyssa. It's good shot, but no match for Alyssa's defensive weaving; the green flames hurtle past the blue-haired tiefling, making a small ripple as they disperse in the clouds around the dais.<br/><br/>Dagnyr's opponent fares a bit better; his shot strikes the mighty paladin in the shoulder, bursting into a cloud of stinging, foul-smelling vapors. It feels almost as if someone replaced the air in his vicinity with strong vinegar.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Tiefling 3 uses a spell-like ability. (Spellcraft DC 18 to identify)</div></div></div><br/>Unengaged for the moment, the third tiefling decides to try a different tactic. Chanting in crude Abyssal, the red-skinned mage sweeps his hand in Botch's direction. The blonde thief makes a surprised sound as the air around him begins filling with swirling black shapes, quickly encircling him in a pitch-black dome. Then, the chittering begins, and Botch begins yelling frantically...<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Bat swarm: 1d6(4) damage plus bleed, and Botch must make a DC11 Fortitude save or become nauseated for 1 round.<br/>Fort save: 1d20(4) + 5 = 9, failure |3</div></div></div><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;MINA &amp; CELAIRE&gt;&gt;</span><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Slime Demon 1's DR prevents 10 damage from each of Mina's hits.<br/>Failed Reflex save: Mina takes 1d8(2) acid damage.</div></div></div><br/>Beneath her coating of sludge, the slime demon's body is surprisingly firm- Mina has kicked trees that had more give than this monster's leathery hide. Fortunately, Mina has the sort of body that<span style="font-weight: bold">can</span>kick trees without much worry. Too bad she's not acid resistant as well...<br/><br/>Mina's second kick lands squarely in the demon's midsection, splattering her leg with black slime. The foul ooze hisses as it begins gnawing through the light fabric of her clothing, leaving small red marks on the skin below before it loses its potency.<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Slime Demon 1 moves behind Angel, leaving Mina's threatened space.<br/>Acrobatics to prevent AoO: 1d20 (16) + 11 = 27, failure<br/>Slime Demon 1 provokes an attack of opportunity from Mina.<br/><br/>Slime Demon 2 takes a five-foot step to flank Angel.</div></div></div><br/>The twin slime demons' eyes flicker, almost seeming to speak through glances as they dart between their two opponents. The demon facing Angel gives a quick, almost invisible nod, which Mina's opponent returns before disengaging from the monk to circle behind Angel. Apparently the lupine elf is the bigger threat for the moment- or perhaps the tastier treat?<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Slime Demon 1's claw: 1d20(5) + 12 + 5 (flank) = 19, miss<br/><br/>Slime Demon 2's claw: 1d20(15) + 12  + 5 (flank) = 32, hit<br/>Slime Demon 2's claw: 1d20(1) + 12  + 5 (flank) = 18, miss<br/>Slime Demon 2's bite: 1d20(3) + 12  + 5 (flank) = 20, miss<br/>Claw damage: 1d6(5)+5 plus 2d6(3,4) = 17 damage</div></div></div><br/>The slime demon leaving Mina greets Angel claws-first, swiping with one ooze-covered hand as she approaches. The attack does little beyond smearing Angel's shirt with slime, but leaves just enough of an opening for her partner to rake her own talons into the elf's thigh. Lucky for Angel, Celaire's chain shirt serves her other half well, turning aside a second claw swipe and a snap of demonic fangs that follow.<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;KAELEN &amp; LARYNN&gt;&gt;</span><br/>The nabasu's bile-yellow eyes narrow at Larynn, tracking her as she stumbles back with her spell dying on her fingertips. Its narrow lips curl up into a grin, full of  uneven teeeth, as it takes a step forward to the edge of the table. "No need to run, little light-blood," it hisses. "We just want a little...<span style="font-style: italic">snack</span>- EEEEURGH!"<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Nabasu's DR prevents 10 damage from each of Kaelen's hits.</div></div></div><br/>The nabasu staggers forward, screeching in pain as Kaelen's twin blades strike its exposed neck. The demon's flesh is surprisingly dense - Kaelen might as well be stabbing a brick wall for the resistance he meets - but his swords don't need to strike deeply to find arteries or  sensitive nerves. The nabasu whirls to face the hidden serpent, claws flashing through the air-<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Nabasu's claw: 1d20 (14) + 15 = 29, miss (wrong square!)<br/>Nabasu takes a 5-foot step toward Kaelen.<br/><br/>Nabasu's claw: 1d20(1) + 15 = 16, miss<br/>Nabasu's bite: 1d20(19) + 15 = 36, hit<br/>50% miss chance: 1d100(74): hit!<br/>Bite damage: 1d8(5)+6 = 11 damage</div></div></div><br/>-and only the air, as Kaelen is already gone.<br/><br/>"Little sneak!" The nabasu bellows. "Come out and face us! We'll have you and the light-blood both!" The bat-winged demon flails wildly, sweeping its claws across the empty space in front on it. A wild snap of its jaws follows, catching Kaelen more by sheer luck than anything else- but it<span style="font-style: italic">does</span>catch him nonetheless, leaving a jagged wound on his forearm from the mismatched teeth.<br/><br/><br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Alyssa HP: 70/70 (100%) [AC: 25 (+2 armor, +1 deflection, +4 Dex, +1 dodge, +7 Int), CMD: 30 (32 vs. grapple)]<br/>"Angel" HP: 50/67 (75%) [AC: 23 (+7 armor, +1 deflection, +3 Dex, +2 natural), CMD: 29 (31 vs. grapple]<br/>Dagnyr HP: 86/86 (100%) [AC: 21 (+9 armor, +1 Dex, +1 natural), CMD: 25 (27 vs. grapple)]<br/>Kaelen HP: 58/69 (84%) [AC: 24 (+6 armor, +1 deflection, +6 Dex, +1 natural), CMD: 25 (27 vs. grapple)] [invisible, 1 negative level]<br/>Larynn HP: 100% [AC: 23 (10 + 6 Armor + 2 Dex + 2 Natural + 3 Deflection), CMD: 22]<br/>Mina HP: 86/88 (98%) [AC: 20 (+3 Dex, +3 dodge, +4 Wis), CMD: 32 (34 vs. grapple)]<br/><br/>Botch HP: 66%* [AC: 20 (+5 armor, +5 Dex), CMD: 23 (25 vs. dirty trick/steal, 27 vs. grapple/overrun][bleeding, nauseated]<br/><br/>Nabasu HP: 65%* [AC: 22 (+3 Dex, +1 dodge, +8 natural), CMD: 28]<br/>Slime Demon 1 HP: 79% [AC: 19 (+1 Dex, +8 natural), CMD: 23]<br/>Slime Demon 2 HP: 100% [AC: 19 (+1 Dex, +8 natural), CMD: 23]<br/>Tiefling 1 HP: 5%* [AC: 18 (+4 armor, +2 deflection, +2 Dex), CMD: 21]<br/>Tiefling 2 HP: 79% [AC: 18 (+4 armor, +2 deflection, +2 Dex), CMD: 21]<br/>Tiefling 3 HP: 100% [AC: 18 (+4 armor, +2 deflection, +2 Dex), CMD: 21]</div></div></div>