<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;">Kahmori brought up an interesting subject when he described his ability to sniff out Brady despite her incredibly skilled hide check. I’ve looked up a great deal about it online and there’s plenty of DM’s that feel like scent is a bit too powerful, a lot agree that it was meant to be a monster only ability and is highly unbalanced for group play as rogues with 40 stealth DC’s are sniffed out in a matter of seconds. Another thing DM’s feel is characters with high spot or high listen might feel cheated since regardless of their rolls a character with scent will always be the first to find an enemy. <br/><br/>To me it seems odd that a creature can sniff out a rogue sneaking up behind them even in the middle of a crowded city, but per the game rules they can. I’m going to be trying to work a way for it to be balanced and see how it plays out. Creatures who have the scent ability will list it under the perception skill group with the same bonuses they have with their spots and listens(Wisdom will be the bonus attribute). Scent base DC’s will be drastically lower then spot or listen and given an increase based on the type of creature and location. A ghoul waiting in hiding in a pile of corpses will be almost impossible to detect, but a human disguised among a group of anthros will be easily identified. The first information given to those who make the scent DC’s will be pretty vague until they begin to follow it to its source.</div></div></div><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Kahmori </span>~<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> Before the keep </span><br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Kitts wrote:</cite> "I'm sorry for snapping at you earlier, Vendra. Eh...bit of bad history with humans, as it were. I know you had nothing to do with that...sorry for taking it out on you." </div></blockquote><br/><br/>A soft surprised “eep” emanated from Vendra as Kahmori wrapped one of his very large arms around her shoulder. Stumbling for a second she gasped onto the blanket desperately to keep it snuggled around her body. She was now walking in a sea of anthros, ones that no doubt might have the very same sexual tastes for her body that Kahmori had. Being naked with so many around her that could devour her if they choose made he feel like a walking buffet. Before Kahmori started speaking once again her beautiful ambers eyes locked with his, full of the same fear and uncertainty as when he ripped her helmet form her head and gazed into them. This time when he spoke, he gave the reason for his mixed signals. He bared hatred for her kind. In her eyes she believed he was struggling with how he wanted to act and how the hatred inside of him wanted him to act. For the moment she remained silent and listened.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Kitts wrote:</cite> "..you won't be alone. I know it's difficult to believe, coming from someone who'd almost eaten you...but if you are true to your word, I swear I'll protect you. From everyone“ </div></blockquote><br/><br/>When Kahmori swung her around the fear had already left her eyes. Vendra couldn’t help but feel a mild sense of comfort. Kahmori was speaking to her as if he was some lover promising to never leave her side and ward off any evil that may approach. She couldn’t help but smile for the briefest of moments as she silently gazed into his eyes. “I don’t think you are the type to lie or misplace trust given. I’d love to see my home land again and for that promise alone I will keep my oath and stay by your side until my services are no longer required” It appeared for the moment she was going to lean in and give him a hug, however quickly realizing that outstretching her arms to circle around his large body would cause the blanket covering her body to fall to the floor, out of fear of exposing her body she could only offer him a sweet genuine curve of her lips in the form of a bright smile.<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;">Okie! No more going back into the past Mr. Kahmori butt <img alt=":P" src="./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif" title="Razz"/> we are at the keep now! &lt;3</div></div></div><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> At the keep </span><br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Kitts wrote:</cite> "Heck, I think these two could find a way to get to the straw in the needlestack without even getting poked."</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Helix couldn’t help but chuckle, there was something likeable about Kahmori. Perhaps it was his seemingly carefree nature that Helix found himself enjoying. Perhaps it was the obviously backwards quote in his wording. Much like Drir, Helix knew Kahmori would be a fun one to have around and a creature of his size would do well on the battlefield.<br/><br/><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Brady </span>~<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Allie wrote:</cite> "How'd you know I was here?" Brady asks as she slips out of her hiding place. "I was really careful this time!" </div></blockquote><br/><br/>Bringing a hand up Helix tapped his nose, revealing his method in which he pinpointed her location. “It’s even beyond my eyes to spot you when you seek to be invisible. Luckily it’s but one of many senses I’ve honed over the years. The lovely scent of your body was tasted upon my lips the moment I entered the room. Drir found a good lot to accompany you. I hope they may aid in your tasks to bring this threat quickly to a close” Helix seemed genuinely impressed with the four so far. Though he hadn’t seen any of them in action he rarely questioned the judgments Drir had made in the past, even if by some odd event they did bring a naked human female into his chambers as an ally.<br/><br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Xali </span>~<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Xali wrote:</cite> "Of... course, we will do our best to break the back of this vile army before it can arise, though I may need to expand my repertoire of spells” </div></blockquote><br/><br/>Helix offered her a nod. “Unfortunately arcana is not my forte. However, the grand daughter of Yiemo resides in our graces. She’s a very accomplished sorcerer and I’m sure she’d be more then happy to help another soldier of Southmourne” Helix could only sigh at the situation. While he did mention how adept her skills of magic were he failed to mention the various corks of her personality that the four might find a little unorthodox. A small warning was warranted in order to prepare them for her odd behavior. “Upon meeting her, please excuse her…” Helix struggled for a moment to find a word suitable word “…Boldness. Being the granddaughter of Yiemo obviously granted privileges in the past that we can’t supply way out here. She means no harm.”<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Xali wrote:</cite> "I look forward to meeting this clever scout of yours, and I confess that my senses are not equal to yours, Helix, as I suspected nothing until you spoke."</div></blockquote><br/><br/>A small smile began to creep on Helix’s lips. “We are products of our environment milady. Consider that your senses haven’t the need to be so keen to survive a blessing. Judging from Kahmori‘s explanation of your abilities, I believe you’ll be a welcomed addition to Lakehavens forces” Xali could feel his gaze momentarily linger across her body as he spoke, not long enough to make the leopardess feel uncomfortable but more then enough for him to take in the beauty of her form. Helix felt it was slightly unbecoming of his character to stare so absentmindedly at a female. Yet, there was something about Xali that he found to his liking. Perhaps it was her elegance or the way she spoke. For a moment he found himself lingering in thought that she’d be far better suited as a women of court then struggling for survival in battle. His gorgeous brown eyes stared into the depths of Xali’s eyes as if he was peering into her soul.<br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Alexei </span>~<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> Before reaching the keep </span><br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>NocturneWolf wrote:</cite>“I feel it’s easy to dismiss us as common animals” </div></blockquote><br/><br/>Vendra shook her head back and forth dismissing the thought “Your culture and your intelligence places you well above any common feral animals. I do think you guys act more on your instincts at times” Vendra couldn’t help but feel anthros saw most walking creatures as possible meals. Even in Vanadiel she had witnessed a feline eating another anthro. “I do envy that in a way. Growing up I was always told to act a certain way, always be proper and never act out of line. I wish, I could have acted how I wanted more then act what was expected of me”<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>NocturneWolf wrote:</cite>“If we all have to be thrown into this war, though, at least we can watch out for each other when we can.”</div></blockquote><br/><br/>Another smile couldn’t help but curve on her lips. Alexei was certainly a charmer and he was doing well in comforting her fears. “I agree!” She said a bit more enthusiastic then she intended. “I intend to look out for each of you until Kahmori decides that I may venture back to my home” Despite the obvious knowledge that she was a slave, she couldn’t help but feel a slight bit excited about the adventures she could possibly undertake while traveling along side anthros. If nothing else they would make grand tales should she ever see her homeland again.<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;">Much like Kahmori lets refrain from going back to the past anymore :3!</div></div></div><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic"> After reaching the keep </span><br/><br/>Taking a moment Helix slightly pondered about the quiet wolf as he greeted Brady. He was defiantly a contrast to Kahmori. Unlike the others Alexei was perfectly content to just listen to the explanations given about the undead and what their situation told. A half grin curved on Helix’s lips. Alexei had the makings of a good soldier, listened without interruption and seemingly took things for what they were. Upon his greeting the wolf was also highly respectful and polite. Helix couldn’t help but like the lot that had been selected.<br/><br/>~<span style="font-weight: bold"> Party </span>~<br/><br/>Retreating himself from the minor bits of random conversation Helix returned back to the task at hand. “How rude of me, Proper introduction. This is Brady, as you can see she’s well suited for tasks that require a bit more then raw muscle. She will be an excellent additional to the already vastly unique abilities you have. Treat her as you would a friend and I’m sure that treatment will be returned” Helix stood up and walked towards the back of the room. Grabbing a chair he walked back to the front of his desk and put it next to the others so Brady would have a place to sit as he continued to explain.<br/><br/>“Getting back to the matter at hand” Helix said as he circled back around and sat once again back in his seat. “Normally the undeads decaying nature makes them an easy to spot. The undead creature we retrieved from Brady, while it followed the normal growling and groaning accustomed to undead it’s body showed little signs of rot. Even in death the creatures body was continuously regenerating. We can only speculate what is actually happening in that crypt at this time but if necromancers are experimenting and evolving their undead creations it’s only a matter of time until they are able to bring a dead soldier under their command that retains all the knowledge they had in their previous life. The outcome would be devastating”<br/><br/>Helix reached for the table and rolled up the local map he had marked the crypts location on. Tying a red piece of cloth around the center he offered the map to Xali. “The first task I’m going to ask of you is to investigate this crypt. If you are able to, find and slay the necromancer within. His spell book and any research you can find must be brought back so we can analyze it and find out if they truly are experimenting with their creations” Once again Helix smiled, for some reason he couldn’t help but feel the people before him would excel at the tasks presented to them. “However, ill equipped and poorly rested troops will produce poor results. Tonight you are free to rest, I’ve already made arrangements for you to stay at The Shattered Talisman inside of town. Brady will show you to its location”<br/><br/>Opening one of the drawers within his desk Helix grabbed a key from it and tossed it to Brady “The keeps armory is across the hall from Sura’s room. Get yourself any equipment you’d assume you would need for the trip and then report to Sura. She has crafted a few items to help aid in your tasks” Once again the large tigers gaze shifts to Xali “Be sure to ask her if she can assist you with obtaining spells you deem more suited to the task at hand. Please leave at first light tomorrow morning”