Feastivities on the ship before port (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=144773.msg6658561#msg6658561)<br/><br/>*<br/><br/>It seemed being near the strange object increased Chloe's power as the second of three changes had occurred the previous evening. Her secondary length had blossomed in length and width, one more change would have it one third the size and shape of its former. Like the last change it was sudden, abrupt and startling but luckily it was without the stomach pains its initial appearance had been accompanied by.  Still its presense now did ensure her primary protruded obviously to those whos eye's wondered her way. There was no way any robes could hide her form now.  Two penises, on a woman, sorceress or not must be freaky to more than just herself. One like a horse, "its own" one stage off being a third of, no wonder jokes about it in the order were so common. Chloe had already felt she made a mess of things beforehand and the issue would just get more dominate, Cairn seemed very mature and matter of fact about it, no wonder - as soilders deal with things that make issues like this seem petty. This happened in stages of arcane power development and likewise a new spell was made known to her.<br/><br/>Adoh didn't seem impressed with matters, not really impressed with anything really, he did eminate power, his hound also had that casual effortless strength that mimkced his master.  Still good which wasn't complex did appear throughout all of what strange issues the team was going through.<br/><br/>The previous change in power she experienced made<strong>obsequiring mist </strong>a distant memory, replaced by another,<strong> silent image.</strong>Excellent, that with<strong>Ghost sound</strong>which she already knew would, combined be as good as true more powerful illuision spells.<br/><br/>But that wasn't all, the higher power spell she learned was<strong>Command undead.</strong>She had told the others about her new spells first thing in the morning, it may be the ace which could save their lives, but all had yet to see it work.  If it did, they had a chance, as it meant that both sides could play at the body puppet game.<br/><br/>Chloe worked her gloved fingers over an apple about a grocer's stand thinking what it woudl be like to command skeleton, zombies and the likes. Not to be their target but their MASTER. Huh !! A grin appeared as she bit deeply into the red fruit.<br/><br/>Most of the four thousand gold which was Chloe's and Sethi's split of the treasure went to giving the rogue improved armour, weapons and a brooch that could shed light at a command word, and also heal indefinately, over time, and not like a regeneration ring unfortunately, one had to be calm holding it as if like a trance, and when it did heal, it was very slow. Still they didn't have a cleric, certainly better than nothing. Also Sethi had new boots and gloves that did permit easier movement, and a few extras. This gave Chloe more of a feeling of security than if she spent the same on herself.<br/><br/>Having Sethi well equipped to suit her nature which had a chance of hurting and protecting her from the undead was everything. That girl was Chloe's sword. Perhaps not as good with a sword as Cain, but fine enough for Chloe, and a rouge too, one that can see to locks and traps and the likes. What a team ! Chloe felt exhilarated<br/><br/>From the loot Chloe was happy with holy water and an acid flask to add to what she could get her crossbow contraption to do. She had spent time fashioning more marbles at a Glassmith shop that let her used their fires while Sethi was trying out different swords and armor before settling on the ones that suited her motions.  A scroll of protection from evil also was a welcome addition to Chloe's own scroll case.<br/><br/>Chloe nodded to the grocer who raised an eyebrow expectantly and passed over coins to the lady, in return she handed her a bags full of the agreed rations. Decent, one suitable for what could be their last days.<br/><br/>In quick succession Chloe tossed Adhoh bags full of meaty chunks for his hound then gave each two small bags of dried fruit, two of jerky, and two more of salted nuts and two fresh apples. As the others add this to their possessions Chloe tied two extra waterskin about her belt. If they were going to enter catacombs, which deep down Chloe most feared, being trapped in some maze starving to death could at least be postponed.<br/><br/>Cursed ? Trapped ? Fine. Starving and thirsty AND trapped<strong>and </strong>Cursed ?<br/><br/>Not if Chloe could help matters !<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br/>  - 5 silver pieces<br/>  - 2 gold<br/><br/>   + 2 waterskins (Chloe is now carrying 3)<br/>   + 8 x small Bags of dried fruit  (2 each)<br/>   + 8 x small bags of salted nuts  (2 each)<br/>   + 8 x small bags of jerky (salted/dried meet) (2 each)<br/>   + 8 x pieces of fresh fruit. (2 each)<br/><br/>   + 2 x large meat covered bones (for Adoh's hound)<br/><br/>  Chloe's purse: 3 gold, 5 silver<br/><br/></div></div><br/>Finally all had requipped themselves from what they had liquidated. It was no surprise that the rogue and the warrior took AGES inspecting EVERY single sword, EVERY single dagger. And why not, it "The weight has to be JUST right!"  they both claimed when the sorceress had inquired about how long it took for them to decide. Pfft. They likely were right, but still !<br/><br/>Regardless the time did arrive when they finally seemed happy with what their gold could get them and after all had pocketed the extra fresh provisions, the strange group set off to the temple ...<br/>