Ender's Island D&D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)
<h1 id="title">Elliquiy Role Playing Forums</h1>
		<h2 id="linktree">Play-By-Post: Extreme =&gt; Extreme Small Groups =&gt; Topic started by: LisztesFerenc on 29-06-2011, 23:15:24</h2>
		<dl id="posts">
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 23:15:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; He is so distracted by the sight of land that it takes him a moment to realize he has reached shallow water. Pausing mid stroke he lets his body sink and can feel pressed, wet sand with the top of his head still above water. Flailing an arm and both legs in what turns out to be a surprisingly effect swimming technique he moves closer still to the promising beach, all the while devoting his left arm to ensuring his hat stays on his head.<br>&nbsp; A good 20 feet behind him follows a woman, struggling to keep up with him despite boasting a more impressive, subtle muscle tone in her limbs. As he stops she looks down as well, noting the change in the water’s colour before turning back, wondering when they entered the shallow area, but from her elevation all water beyond 10ft seems universally deep.<br>&nbsp; In less than a minute the pair can stand, the small waves running up and down their lower chests, after which follows a gradual climb out of the water and onto a narrow strip of pale sand, after which a sloped rock leads upwards to an uneven line of boulders. The man pauses at the edge of the water to check his belonging are still with him. The woman takes of couple more steps inland, less concerned about her possessions since she already knows everything not directly attached to her is gone. As she pants heavily, trying to recover from the exertion of reaching land she experiences an increasingly nagging warning that something it not quite right that suddenly spills into her conscious mind.<br>&nbsp; The sounds of jangling metal and then a pause. Jangle, pause, jangle, pause. On the third repeat she notices a deeper, less noticeable sound in the pause: the thud of a heavy foot step. Seconds later an ugly, green skinned square head with thick, fleshy hair of a like colour and short, stubby fangs in it frowning open mouth appears over the rocky ridge, followed by a lumbering body. The troll is thin even for one of its own kin, and the madness of hunger sparkles in its eyes. Seeing you it sniffs the air and takes a cautious step forwards before desperation overrides its hunter instincts and it charges.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Kasumi has a surprise round, and you can both have a rounds worth of actions when the troll is 40ft away, after that it will act on an initiative of 14 (forgot to add the one).<br>&nbsp; Also, you are exhausted, but adrenaline will give you 4 rounds worth of being fatigued instead. You can ignore the penalties altogether for 1 round, but that will cause you to return to the exhaustion state 1 round sooner. Finally, you have taken 9 points worth of subdual damage from the effort of the swim.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 00:11:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.discountwar.com/images/boomingisland/figures/Kanu-Unchou-Bath-2.jpg)</div>Kasumi, exhausted by the swim, looks up, horror struck, at the lumbering beast approaching her.<br><br>"Vinny, there's a Troll!" She shouts a warning.<br><br>More worried about her companion's life than her own, she sinks deep into her mind for a moment, summoning the strength to continue. &nbsp;A white aura briefly glows about her as she stands there, and her weariness washes away like dust.&nbsp;<br><br>Having a few hours left on her inertial armor, she decides to summon her other defense, focusing on forming an invisible shield of force before her.<br><br><div class="floatright">(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UarIhLsZ4Lo/TZiBWR0fC8I/AAAAAAAAEGg/Ekn2vHL_hnE/s1600/Ikki+Tousen+Kanu+Unchou+Venus+Porcelain+Statue.jpg)</div>Then, as the Troll charges across the sand, she realizes she has a tiny bit more time to prepare. &nbsp;She moves further forward&nbsp;in front of her tired friend, and then she raises her hand, concentrating on a specific image.&nbsp;<br><br>An astral construct, (shaped like a polearm with a dragon's head) appears in her hands, and she braces to receive the Troll's charge.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Using Skin of the Construct to don an Astral Construct to gain 5 hp, plus 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28535) temp, erasing her fatigue,<br>Then Creating a force shield. &nbsp;(Kasumi, like all wise casters, always casts Mage Armor early in the day... Though she calls it inertial armor.)<br>Initiative 19 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28552)<br>Since she goes first, she crafts herself an astral construct, making it resemble a polearm to give her some reach, and holds her ground.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 00:48:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 42/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>The old man lay hunched over in the sand, making a terrible show of wheezing up salt water and patting himself down to make sure everything was in its proper place.&nbsp; He stumbled to his feet behind Kasumi and wrung out his beard with one hand, the other rummaging about for the longbow secured inside his oversized pack.&nbsp; A short prayer of thanks left his lips upon feeling that the string had remained dry in spite of everything.<br><br>"Out of the pot and into the fire, as they say," Vinny mused.&nbsp; "Speaking of trolls...&nbsp; Or was it fire?&nbsp; Or pots?&nbsp; Hrmn.&nbsp; What was it about <em>trolls</em> again?"<br><br>Vinny made a quick gesture with his hand, and with a sharp <em>pop</em> the hazy image of a human hand appeared at his side.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">[Knowledge: Nature, Trolls] 1d20+2= 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28541) <br><strong>[Cast] Spectral Hand</strong><br><strong>[Initiative] 7</strong></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 01:31:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The troll bends over as it lunges forwards, using the slope of the rock to save precious energy on its charge, relying on its hands to prevent it from losing balanced. Its attack is accompanied by the jingle of the short chain protruding from the back of its right thigh. At the last moment the troll rears up, putting all its strength into a single arm with the intention of crippling the young creature in front of it. <br>&nbsp; So focused is it on the attack that it does not even notice the draconic pole arm as the weapon pierces its chest, only stopping as it cracks a rib. Blood dribbles out around the metal head, each drop clinging to the weapon before falling to the wet sand.<br>&nbsp; Kasumi’s fairs slightly better, but her white transparent armour was not built to shields her from a blow of such force and it cracks, clearly it will shutter under before another such attack.<br>&nbsp; Protected by his new friend, Vinny takes a step back into the water to avoid the creature’s long reach, ready to cast a spell through the disembodied hand that is floating just in front of his chest. As he does so, he recalls that trolls are vulnerable to fire and one other energy type, but cannot recall how.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; I assume a 24 hits you since with a 1 minute/ML duration its doubtful you would have had force screen up, dropping your AC to 22.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 02:38:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>-26 AC (27 Vrs Troll)<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">AC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sorry, just saw that I had 3 actions, rather than 2, due to my higher initiative... I'll take the hit however, as I forgot this until after you posted... Her AC is now 27 vrs the Troll, due to dodge.... And I post this, knowing Vinny has an action on 7, before Kasumi acts again.... hoping this post works with it.</div></div><br>Kasumi strikes out fiercely, stabbing deeply into the beasts side, and her weapon attacks on it's own, slamming it's Draconic head into the Troll's side. (The move is unexpected, but still glances off the Troll's thick hide.)&nbsp; She then leaps back to just in front of Vinny, hissing.&nbsp; "Hit it, then move left quickly!" She points with one bare elbow indicating a direction down the beach towards a large stone.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi's 20 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28553)<br>Kasumi's 10 pole-arm damage (or 6 damage being the contruct's nat attack?) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28555)<br>The Astral construct's 9 to strike... (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28554)<br>She then moves back 10 feet, stopping just ahead of Vinny, (using Spring attack to avoid an AoO), and prepares for another AoO of her own, if the Trolls tries closing again.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 04:10:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 42/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>One could almost see the lightbulb flashing over the old man's head as he remembered the troll's critical weakness, but for now the epiphany would have to wait.&nbsp; Vinny nodded wordlessly to Kasumi, then ran as fast as his knobby legs allowed in the direction of the rock.&nbsp; He stopped after about thirty feet, turned, then jabbed a crooked finger in the monstrosity's direction.<br><br>A brilliant ray of coruscating light shoot out from the nail towards the giant, and with a bit of luck would turn the tables in their favor!<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Ranged Touch Attack] 1d20+5= 18</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28559)<br><strong>[Strength Drain] 6</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28560)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 09:20:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Vinny ray of light hits the troll and it roars in frustration as it can feels the strength draining from its arms. It turns to keep eye contact with the fleeing caster, the greediness earning it a second stab to the chest, this time the blow snaps the already damaged rib, burrowing two inches into the flesh. The wound however begins to heal as soon as martial artist retreats down the beach.<br>&nbsp; She soon stops, once again placing herself between the troll and her friend, briefly redistributing her white armour to mend the cracks in it. It will hold against another couple of attacks, but the magic has been spread too thin to reshape it again.<br>&nbsp; Seeing its prey flee the troll gives pursuit. Having witnessed the sting of the human’s reach weapon it does not get into close quarters this time, relying on its long arms to attack from a safe distance. However, its claws are stopped by an invisible shield of force, before they could even damage the white armour.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: No attack of opportunity since the Troll also has a reach of 10ft.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 17:09:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 42/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny furrows his brow as the troll looks ready to lash out at the unarmed woman again, then decides to take the initiative with something wholly unsuspected--he runs out from behind Kasumi, ready to take whatever blows might be coming to him, and moves to flank the creature on the right!&nbsp; When next he looks up there's a spitting fire in his eyes, and he waves the bow in his hand about with all the fury of a particularly disgruntled old man.<br><br>"G'won then, is flailing about with those burly arms all that you can do?" he spat, puffing up his chest.&nbsp; "You'll regret the day you thought the likes of <em>us</em> an easy meal!&nbsp; Why, if I had a mind to, I'd douse you in flames and leave your bones for the buzzards!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[DC 18 Will or become Shaken]</strong><br><strong>[Intimidate: Demoralize Opponent] 1d20+16= 24</strong> (Shaken if it passes will save, Frightened if it fails both) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28592) </div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 17:48:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>-26 AC (27 Vrs Troll)<br><br>Kasumi, unable to stop the old man, instead hopes he knows what he is doing. &nbsp;She increases her tempo, dancing&nbsp;ahead, and to the left, trying to reach the Troll with her own fists. &nbsp;One quick blow comes in under it's guard. &nbsp;As she stands firm next to the creature with Vinny, she drops the weapon in the sand next to the beast.<br><br>The weapon, as the Troll turns to follow her, takes the initiative, and strikes suddenly at the Troll's side, thundering home a massive blow.<br><br>Kasumi, apparently&nbsp;unarmed now, but undaunted, follows Vinny's lead, and taunts the Troll. "You have nearly exhausted my patience. &nbsp;Flee, if you value your life."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi's punch , 10 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28587)<br>Kasumi's second punch 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28603)<br>Kasumi's damage 1d6 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28604)<br>The construct, dropped, crits! 24 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28588)<br>23 confirms (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28589)<br>And 15 damage! (Added 8 once too many) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28590)<br>Kasumi intimidates? &nbsp;17! (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28607)<br>Kasumi steps forward and to the left, flanking the Troll with Vinny, then drops the construct in front of the Troll. &nbsp;It has a 17 AC and 15 HP, and it attacks separately.<br><br>Kasumi then speaks, trying to add a circumstance bonus to Vinny's intimidate check.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 00:30:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; As Vinny approaches the troll it lashes out frantically, like an arachnophobic at a spider, its heavy fist connecting with the priest’s jaw. The momentum sends Vinny’s head in a painfully unnatural arc, but the old man manages to partially roll with the blow, thus avoiding any serious damage to the joint and muscles of the neck.<br>&nbsp; His fear spells takes effect on the creature and it suddenly seems less sure of itself, the powerful craze of hunger superseded by an even greater primal urge. For e moment it looks like it will run, but despite his power of persuasion Vinny cannot overcome the reassurance the creature gains from being twice his height. The tables turn however as Kasumi, a more muscular and physically menacing force, steps forwards towards the creature, adding some threats of her own. The troll turns suddenly and flees up the rocky slope, the jangling of the chain marking its route.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">450 XP each</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 00:43:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC<br><br>Kasumi watches the Troll run with some amazement. She looks quickly across at the old priest.&nbsp; "Vinny, was that a spell?&nbsp; And should I pursue it, or find us a hiding spot to rest?"<br><br>Even as she speaks, she assesses her condition, and wavers, exhaustion setting in again.<br><br>And as she asks, her Astral Construct slithers after the troll, charging the beast's back, and striking home... then it vanishes in a small flash of light, it's time expired.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">23 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28611)<br>Construct's damage 1d6a4 Result: 6 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28612)<br><br>It charges, then it's duration runs out. <br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 03:58:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 42/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny didn't bother to pursue the fleeing beast, assured that the combination of might and magic had given it a proper lesson in manners.&nbsp; He <em>harumphed</em>, straightening the crick in his neck with a sharp <em>snap</em>.&nbsp; Such a blow should have surely taken the old gent's head clean off his shoulders, but he seemed none the worse for wear.<br><br>"A spell?&nbsp; Bah!&nbsp; I don't always need finger-waggling to get what I want, y'know," he said with a wink.&nbsp; "Sometimes all you need is a few choice words and a good proper <em>glare</em>."<br><br>Seeing Kasumi's exhaustion set back in seemed to remind him of his own, and he leaned heavily upon the reinforced frame of the bow as he shambled over to her.&nbsp; His eyes strayed to the retreating back of the troll, and a frown creased his face.&nbsp; "Poor thing.&nbsp; Half mad with hunger, and leg marked with chains.&nbsp; I'm not sure exactly where we managed to wash up, m'dear, but we best be on our guard if its handlers come looking for it." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 04:57:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.over-drive-inc.com/shop/images/00301-00400/FG-SKT-IKT-001_4.jpg)</div>Kasumi's knees buckled suddenly, and her red half gloves suddenly appeared, vanished, and reappeared, as her mind wandered. &nbsp;"Handlers? Vinny, that's not a good thought, not at all!"<br><br>She glanced around the beach, trying to shake off the mind numbing tiredness. &nbsp;"So tired."<br><br>She looked up at the old man, a confused expression on her face. &nbsp;"Vinny, how'd you swim like that? &nbsp;You managed to cross miles of heaving waves, and you kept all your gear with you! &nbsp;I had too..."<br><br>Suddenly she flushes bright red. &nbsp;The color moves from her cheeks, all the way down her naked chest, and she scrambles to cover herself as she remembers struggling out of her sodden robes and pack, which had been near to dragging her under.<br><br>Memories of her mother's words fill her with shame. &nbsp;Here she is... naked with a man she hardly knows! &nbsp;Fighting with a Troll...<br><br>She pauses, still blushing,and takes a moment to inventory her remaining possessions. &nbsp;Mostly light jewelry, and her fighting gloves, and her hairband of disguise...<br><br>Noting that she has let the gloves appear, she leaves them visible, and then fights a battle, her modesty fighting hard against her self preservation instincts to have her create at least the illusion of clothing. &nbsp;<br><br>Her training to hide her magic items wins out... barely, when she notes that the wrappings she uses to bind her breasts have fallen around her hips. &nbsp;She finally unfreezes, and moves to rebind her breasts... somewhat more loosely than normally, as the bindings are still wet.<br><br>All this mental processing happens in a few moments, and she is still blushing fiercely, wondering what the kind old man must think of her.<br><br>She tries to distract him from looking at her. &nbsp;"Um... so, maybe we should look for someplace to hide for a few hours? &nbsp;I don't think I could fight another Troll, or anything that can chain one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 12:00:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 42/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny sniffs, making an earnest attempt to look modest and failing spectacularly at it.&nbsp; "I wasn't always this old, m'dear!&nbsp; You'd be surprised, the endurance a man can build in a lifetime."<br><br>He'd looked away respectfully as Kasumi became increasingly distraught over her lack of coverage, finally sighing gruffly as greybeards are wont to do.&nbsp; He rummaged through his pack and the mess therein until he came upon a large sealed box of some sort, extracting from it a wide sheet of brilliant scarlet cloth that had managed to remain dry.&nbsp; He brought it over to her, still keeping his eyes elsewhere, and draped it over her shoulders before turning about again.<br><br>"Hmph.&nbsp; Nothin' I haven't seen before, m'dear, and nothin' to be shamed over.&nbsp; When disaster strikes one is rarely prepared for it, and I dare say you should be glad to have only lost your clothes in that mess."<br><br>The ghostly little hand pulled at his beard absentmindedly as he looked out along the shore.&nbsp; "I do hope we're not the only ones left.&nbsp; May Rao bring peaceful rest to those who've gone on before us."&nbsp; He sighed, and one got the feeling this wasn't the first time he'd had cause to speak those words.&nbsp; "Finish dressing, and perhaps we can find a bit of shelter further inland."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 17:15:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br>Kasumi looks up as Vinny wraps the cloth about her shoulders, and she sniffs, trying to contain herself. &nbsp;Standing, she wraps the cloth about her, sarong like, and holding it closed, she guestures towards a stand of thick fern down the beach to the north. &nbsp;"Perhaps we can catch a few hours sleep there? &nbsp;We ought to try, anyway."<br><br>So saying, she starts moving towards that spot. &nbsp;Even as she does so, she re-assesses her new companion. &nbsp;<em>He's tough, at least... that hit would have killed some men... and he knows some magic.</em><br><br>She makes an attempt to hide their trail as the move, and she keeps listening... though the waves and her own exhaustion make both efforts feeble enough.<br><br>Reaching the fern bushes, she finds room for both her and Vinny to lie close together, and tries to hide them both.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Listen check 1d20a10 Result: 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28643)<br>Survival check to hide thief tracks 1d20a3 Result: 16 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28644)<br>Hide check 1d20a17 Result: 20 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28645)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 21:41:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi can hear nothing but she does not know whether this is due to an absence of significant occurrences in their surroundings or her own exhaustion. Wanting to play safe she takes care to hide the tracks of both herself and Vinny, as well as rearranging the ferns to hide their prone forms as best as she can.<br>&nbsp; The diminished needs for modesty she feels in her current state seem to have been satisfied for now and any hunger or thirst she feels is not only masked by her fatigue, she also knows perusing them will be futile until she has rested. Thus, she falls asleep quickly.<br>&nbsp; Vinny lies down near her, still prodding at the various muscles of his neck for a while, a thoughtful expression on his face. He seems conflicted between sleeping and some other pressing matters.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Make a will save DC: 12 to awake when you want to, otherwise you may sleep for a bit longer</div></div><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">What are you doing whilst Kasumi sleeps?</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 22:10:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Kasumi settles down, she falls asleep, ALMOST before she can set her internal clock to wake herself.&nbsp; After she's snoring softly, the small red crystal attached to the back of her hair ribbon detaches itself, and, sprouting several crystalline like spidery legs, climbs off her and to the top of a bush.&nbsp; <br><br>It speaks softly to Vinny as it does so, in a higher pitched version of Kasumi's voice. "She forgot to introduce us.&nbsp; I'm Nimble... sort of an aspect of Kasumi's personality.&nbsp; I don't need to sleep though, so I'll keep watch until she wakes... which should be about 2 hours from now."<br><br>The crystal has no eyes, but Vinny feels as if it is watching the surrounding area intently.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Psycrystal</div><div class="spoiler_body">Nimble is Kasumi's Psycrystal, and has good spot and listen checks... can see in the dark, and doesn't sleep.<br>Kasumi will awaken in 2 hours, as she made her will check.<br>2 hours because of the ring of sustenance.<br>will save 15 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28649)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 22:46:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny smiled gently at the curious little thing, granting it a respectful nod.&nbsp; "I couldn't ask for a better guardian for the young miss."&nbsp; In spite of his apparent exhaustion, he remained standing.&nbsp; "However, I think I'd rather be of more use before resting these weary bones.&nbsp; I'll see if I can't get the lay of the land.&nbsp; Our little secret--I wouldn't want to worry Kasumi unnecessarily."<br><br>He gave the crystal a sly wink, then backed out of the little enclosure.&nbsp; A sigh left him as he looked out into the underbrush.&nbsp; He'd never had much of a knack for navigating wilderness, but it seemed <em>important</em> to know just where they were, and quickly.&nbsp; Perhaps if he could find some higher ground--a cliff, or a sturdy tree--he might be able to see the nearest settlement.&nbsp; Vinny moved as cautiously as he could along the way, keeping both ear and eye sharp and footfalls soft.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Spot] 18</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28652)<br><strong>[Listen] 12</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28653)<br><strong>[Move Silently] 16</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28655)<br><strong>[Hide] 13</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28654)<br><em>If he discovers something tall and climbable...</em><br><strong>[Climb Check] 20</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28656)<br><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 23:09:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nimble apparently is not the part of Kasumi's psyche who tries to protect those around her, for the crystal watches him go with a little unconcerned bob.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-07-2011, 23:56:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; Vinny stares up and down the abandoned stretch of sand that extends as far as he can see in each direction, a solider, dull yellow counter part to the endless sea in which they spent the beast part of today. To the north he can see a portion of land jut out into the ocean, a pattern inverted to the south as the land falls away around a bend. <br>&nbsp; Finally he turns to the towards the rocky slope up which the troll retreated. The climb takes less than a minute, and the elevation reveals two things. Firstly, their decision to fight the current may have been a pointless effort, as debris from the ship litters the sand sporadically in both directions. All their efforts achieved was breaking into a natural harbour, placing themselves a good 5 minutes walk from any potentially salvageable goods.<br>&nbsp; The second thing he notices is that the rocky ridge soon falls away, leading to a valley of lush grassland and on the far side a stone hut. He also sees two trolls idle wondering the valley, these specimens do not look at all starved and one of them even spots him, but pays no further attention, not feeling like exerting the effort to cover the 900ft for such a small threat when it is full.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 00:17:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny's shoulders slumped sadly as he looked out upon the wreckage of the ship.&nbsp; As far as he could tell there were no signs of life, no movement save for the perpetual advancing and retreating of the waves.&nbsp; His only company along the coast did not look to be particularly friendly, and though he was sorely tempted to test that theory he had no way of knowing if the trolls could even speak a common tongue.&nbsp; It would be best to wait for Kasumi to recover before braving the valley.&nbsp; With luck, it might be clear in two hours time.<br><br>But perhaps he might find something of use amongst the wreckage in the opposite direction.&nbsp; Clambering back down was a fair bit easier than the initial climb, but the view had been more than worth it.&nbsp; He kept his eyes along the shore as he walked towards the debris he'd seen, on the lookout for any salvageable supplies or survivors.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Search] 21</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28659)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 03:28:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Kasumi slept the sleep of the truely tired, Nimble maintained it's careful watch over her.&nbsp; Hidden well in the leaves, it had a good vantage point to hide and see anything that might approach.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Nimble</div><div class="spoiler_body">Nimble's listen check 21 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28667)<br>Nimble's spot check 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28666)<br>Nimble's hide check 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28665)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 23:15:01</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Delaying his descent into the valley of trolls, Vinny returns to the beach, taking a slight detour to scan the debris to the south. A quick search of the first 60ft of sand reveals nothing useable aside from some largely undamaged planks of wood and he swiftly returns, not sure how much of a guardian the crystal will actually prove to be.<br>&nbsp; He does however repeat the search to the north, this time finding a sealed barrel which turns out to be stuffed full of salted pork. This he rolls back to their resting place, figuring it could be traded if nothing else. Once there he curses realizing there is now a clear track leading to them, but given the lack of life seen so far in the area he decides it probably won’t matter. Sure enough they are undisturbed and Kasumi begins to stir two hours and ten minutes after she lay down. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>02-07-2011, 23:36:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny smiled wearily as Kasumi began to show signs of waking.&nbsp; He sat atop the barrel of pork procured from the wreckage, wizened hands folded neatly in his lap and gear laid off to one side.&nbsp; From his proximity to her crystal it seemed as though he may have been holding a conversation with the thing--or trying to, at any rate.<br><br>"Welcome back, m'dear!&nbsp; I trust you're feeling a bit less sore in the joints?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 00:35:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br><br>Kasumi yawns hugely, and stretches, then blushes a bit when she remembers her state.&nbsp; However, with some rest, she seems back in command of herself.<br><br>"I do feel better.&nbsp; Have you rested?"<br><br>Looking at the barrel he's sitting on, she shakes her head.&nbsp; "I see you haven't.&nbsp; It's my turn to watch, so you should get some rest.&nbsp; Then we can start exploring more."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 02:10:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny clears his throat gruffly, lurching to his feet.&nbsp; "Y'don't need to <em>coddle</em> me, m'dear!&nbsp; I got enough rest fer these old bones.&nbsp; You'd be surprised how little sleep a man my age needs."<br><br>Apparently self-satisfied that the matter was over and done with, he gestured back to the beach.&nbsp; "There seems t'be a hut down in a valley to the north, 'round where that troll ran off ta.&nbsp; Saw a couple of the buggers roamin' around, but they could be off huntin' elsewhere by now.&nbsp; 'N if they <em>are</em>, we'd be dang fools to let an opportunity like that pass us by."<br><br>He stopped, giving the barrel a glance.&nbsp; "Y'think trolls would like salted pork?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 05:18:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br><br>She nods, though looking a little worried. &nbsp;"Alright then. &nbsp;If you'll grant me another few minutes, I'll be ready to go."<br><br>Kasumi points out from the patch of fern they are lying in, and asks. &nbsp;"If you could just keep watch for a little while longer?"<br><br>When the old man turns to survey the beach again, he can hear the sound of what almost sounds like shears behind him. &nbsp;Glancing back, he catches a glimpse of an odd glowing white figure, with sizzers for hands, cutting quickly through the thick red fabric, before vanishing as silently as he came.<br><br><div class="floatright">(http://www.ncsx.com/2008/090108/Wednesday/kanu_unchou_001.gif)</div>Kasumi&nbsp;makes quick work of a simple garment, and, feeling much better, stands up wearing the product of her labors. &nbsp;"Thank you, Vinny. &nbsp;It's a tough fabric, like my Gi. &nbsp;I'll be able to fight in it.".&nbsp;<br><br>She looks down somewhat admiringly at the rich color, then back at the old priest. &nbsp;"I'll pay you back soon."<br><br>Now at least somewhat better clad, she moves quietly out of their tiny sanctuary, moving north along the shoreline, and somewhat inland towards the trees, trying to make the most of the natural cover.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Moving north and west towards the tree line and then along it, looking for... what ever is there. &nbsp;Taking 10 on hide, move silently and spot, for 27, 25, and 19 respectively, until you need me to roll.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 22:16:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Vinny and Kasumi head up the rocky slope to view the valley the priest saw earlier. A few feet from the top the caster pauses, allowing his companion to move ahead. Peering cautiously over the rim, Kasumi sees the hut whilst remaining hidden. One of the trolls has indeed left, but the other remains, idly digging the ground with a single hand. Possessing better eyesight than Vinny, she can also see that the hut looks neglected, but there could still be those living in it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 22:41:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br><br>Kasumi frowns, not liking the open terrain, nor the chances that the inhabitants of the hut might be more trolls, or allies of the same.<br><br>She shakes her head, and rejoins Vinny.&nbsp; "The hut looks like it may be abandoned.&nbsp; Even if it is inhabited, that Troll is too close, we'd have a hard time getting to the hut unseen."<br><br>She looks at him appraisingly.&nbsp; "If you still want to investigate the hut, I could lead the Troll away, lose it in the woods, then rejoin you at the hut.&nbsp; Otherwise, we should probably move on.&nbsp; What do you want to do?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 01:12:23</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny frowned, clearly not liking the idea.&nbsp; "The hut may have somethin' ta tell us about where we've washed up, but it ain't worth puttin' ya in danger like that.&nbsp; Even if ya could lose it in the brush, the chase could end up lurin' the other one I saw back here."<br><br>He glanced back the way they came.&nbsp; "There wasn't much along the shore ta the south save that barrel, but maybe we'll find somethin' further inland."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 01:32:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrugs, discounting the danger.&nbsp; "I can kill, or at least dismember a single troll if I have to.&nbsp; I can also move very quickly if I need to.&nbsp; But I agree, I think we should move on.&nbsp; Maybe we'll find more signs of life further on."<br><br>She leads the way back to the edge of the forest, and then continues north.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 16:42:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Judging the valley too dangerous to risk and either direction on the beach to be equal, Kasumi heads northwards towards the peninsular. Vinny stays a moment longer, staring through the rock in the direction of the hut, before deciding that the company of this enigmatic warrior is worth more than sated curiosity and follows after. <br>&nbsp; However, after only a few steps it becomes clear that he is severely hampered by the need to roll the heavy barrel. Without the proper equipment to carry it, the encumber some piece of wood will slow you down to half your average walking rate as well as leaving clear tracks that can be followed, unless something is done.<br><br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; By my count you have 6 power points left, having spent 2 on astral construct, 1 on skin of the construct, 1 on inertial armour and 1 on force screen.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 16:57:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">PP</div><div class="spoiler_body">As Vinny did not want to rest... that would be correct.<br></div></div>Kasumi stops, and looks down at Vinny and his barrel. "I think, if we want to explore safely, Vinny, you'll have to leave that behind.&nbsp; I'll help you hide it, but we can't travel easily with it, especially with you so tired."<br><br>She once again states her willingness to let him rest.&nbsp; "Vinny... are you certain you don't want to rest?&nbsp; We can find a spot close by, and I'll watch over you."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 17:45:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Apparently unwilling to let Kasumi's concern slow them down any, Vinny simply began stubbornly wheeling the barrel back around to the underbrush.&nbsp; With the proper amount of coverage and careful brushing of the sand to remove the obvious trail, they may well be able to retrieve the pork later.<br><br>With that taken care of, the old man jogs firmly ahead of his companion, apparently none the worse for wear.&nbsp; "Come on then!&nbsp; Ain't like it'll go bad anyway with all that salt."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Disguise] 17</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28935)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 19:05:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br><br>She nods, "Alright then."<br><br>Kasumi helps Vinny hide the barrel, then leads the way cautiously north and east, skirting the beach but keeping in sight of the water for now.<br><br>She speaks quietly as they walk.&nbsp; "I'm surprised... you seem so energized.&nbsp; How did you recover your strength without rest?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 19:12:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny slipped a wizened hand into the shawl hanging over his vestments, holding it there for a moment as they cautiously walked on.&nbsp; "Years of practice, m'dear, and no small amount of magic.&nbsp; When you get to be my age and still plan to travel the world, it pays to be prepared for such things."<br><br>He smiled.&nbsp; "I must confess I'm surprised about <em>your</em> ability as well.&nbsp; That is a rare gift you wield."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Healed Remaining Damage]</strong></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 19:31:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br><br>Kasumi nods, her face showing little emotion as she replies.&nbsp; "It took my Master several lifetimes to accumulate his knowledge... and he does not select many to train.&nbsp; However, such training comes with it's own price."<br><br>Refocusing on the terrain ahead, she does not elaborate, but keeps a wary eye out for any more dangers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 22:33:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Leaving their barrel of pork behind, the pair of you resume your trek up the beach. For a brief period the sand is littered with washed up bits and bobs from your ship. You manage to scavenge 80ft of undamaged rope, the broken side of a longboat that could be converted into a crude shield with minimal effort and a length of torn sail. Finally, tucked away next to a rock and wrapped in seaweed, you spot a small decorated casket that is sealed with a bronze metal clasp. However the container has been breached via a large crack on its side and of the twelve bottles only three are left unbroken. There is nothing to identify their function, save for the green tint of the glass, indicating they may be healing potions.<br>&nbsp; Securing your new belonging you continue on towards the peninsula. The beach begins to curve to the west, and in doing so it reveals that the jutting area of land is in fact a smaller island, albeit one very close to this one, separated only by a strip of water a couple of hundred feet wide but by the looks of it never more than several inches deep. Meanwhile the land continues around, the rocky ledge becoming replaced by rough soil dotted with tough, thorny trees.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 23:30:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>The more debris the two came across, the more beleaguered Vinny seemed to become.&nbsp; It was obvious that the lack of other survivors was weighing heavily on the man, but he could not bring himself to admit the possibility that they were the only two that had made it to shore following the attack.<br><br>He'd allowed Kasumi to take the bottles, at the suggestion that they find someone with a bit more alchemical expertise to identify them.&nbsp; He'd been a bit more embarrassed to suggest that she also carry the other scavenged goods, burdened as he was with his own supplies.&nbsp; <br><br>"I don't recall seeing such an island on the charts, if this is indeed an island and not some foreign continent," he began once they had set off again.&nbsp; "First that strange storm that sapped the magic from the ship and my fingers, and then that tentacled sea-beast!&nbsp; The latter was unfortunate, but the former sets me ill at ease.&nbsp; I've never heard of such a thing occurring naturally."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 03:23:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6<br>Kasumi took the rope easily enough, wraping it neatly into a coil, save for a rope belt, and tieing it off, but demurred from taking the bottles.&nbsp; "No pockets, Vinny.&nbsp; You'd better hold onto them."<br><br>Looking at the planks of the boat, she asked, "Do you use a shield, Vinny?&nbsp; I don't."<br><br>Then, in response to his words about the storm, she shrugs, looking puzzled.&nbsp; "I have no idea.&nbsp; You've a bit more experience than I there... that was my first ocean going voyage."<br><br>She pauses in thought as she says this.&nbsp; "Vinny, if you don't mind my asking, what were you going to do at the end of the trip?&nbsp; You know I was hired as a bodyguard to that silly princeling, but you never told me WHY you were onboard."<br><br>Later, as she saw that she peninsula was a smaller island, she frowned.&nbsp; "I doubt anyone lives on a smaller island like that.&nbsp; Let's move on around the coast.&nbsp; We most likely will find the inhabitants along the coast somewhere, as the sea provides trade and food."<br><br>So saying, she lead them east now, following the northern shore, still hopeful of finding civilized, or at least semi-civilized people.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 17:10:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; As the pair of you turn to leave the smaller secondary island Kasumi suddenly notices a large dot in the water which she previously thought was a rock, but now she can see it is moving. It In fact the dot is a single mast boat riding low on the water, approaching a port hidden on the other side of the smaller island, sailing with a speed and confidence that implies knowledge of this stretch of coastline. Knowing what to look for the monk scans the sea once again and sees another four vessels of similar design weaving through the water, presumably in search of any valuable debris to scoop up before it gets to the beach and becomes available to others.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 18:24:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi stops, and points towards the vessels.&nbsp; "Look, there are some small ship's out there.&nbsp; They seem to be combing the water for bits of the wreck."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 22:15:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny chuckled at Kasumi's question, as though it had never before occurred to him.&nbsp; "I didn't tell you because you didn't ask, m'dear!&nbsp; I had no especial reason for travel, as you might have.&nbsp; Call it a whim, call it divine guidance, but I felt my time on the mainland was reachin' its end.&nbsp; S'long as I can help folks in need, it don't really matter to me where I wind up."<br><br>Her words gave him pause, and he struggled to make out the boats in the distance.&nbsp; He licks his dry lips, brow furrowed.&nbsp; "Question is, are they the friendly sort, or the sort that chained that troll up?&nbsp; Until we know fer sure, it may be best not to make our presence known."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 22:47:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi nods.&nbsp; "I agree, caution is warranted.&nbsp; Perhaps we can get a closer look at them once the sun goes down.&nbsp; In the meanwhile, it's nearly impossible to approach them unseen.&nbsp; Do you want to continue along the coast here then?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 23:06:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>"Carefully, if we can," Vinny said, giving the distant boats another wary glance.&nbsp; "If they do spot us, we'll have the advantage.&nbsp; Fast as those boats may be, we could make it further inland before they manage to reach the shore."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 00:01:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp;You continue along the beach, now heading westwards, leaving the island and its boats behind for now. The sand is no longer dotted with the remnants of your ship, but starts to become stonier. The thick trunked trees become more common, but you find little interest in them: their leaves are too small to make a meal even if they are edible and any water they may hold is fiercely guarded behind layers of smooth, hard bark. However, their two inch thorns could be used as improvised needles if either of you has the skill and dexterity for such a task.<br>&nbsp; On your left the rough terrain begins to rise into a series of hills, their surface bumpy, like untreated animal hide. The sun has only just begun its descent in the sky and it is hot, but not enough to present any significant risk, just a fairly major irritation. After about an hour you hear a roaring coming from the hills similar to what greeted you on this island. Second later, another troll lumbers into view.<br>&nbsp; Whilst it is the same size as the one you fought before, this one is far more physically threatening. In addition to not appearing to be starved, this specimen is very bulky, and its brown hide seems to be as tough as tree bark, reinforced with dried bunions. Its long nose twitches as it bares its fangs towards you, held in a mouth half the size again of the average troll. However, this one also appears to be distracted by the sun, made lethargic even as it squints its tiny eyes in pain. Never-the-less it lumbers forwards down the hill, reaching out to you with claws easily a foot in length.<br><br><br>&nbsp; OOC:<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; We’ll call that the surprise round. The troll started 120ft away from you and just moved 40ft close, so its 80 feet away acting on an initiative of 7.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 02:48:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi summons a force shield, and glances back at Vinny.&nbsp; "It looks slow.&nbsp; Do you want to try and outrun it, and lose it in the woods?&nbsp; Or shall I fight it while you makes some fire?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 02:57:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>"Of all the sour luck!" Vinny exclaimed, "We would have to land on a shore infested with <em>trolls</em>, of all things!"<br><br>He quickly nods to Kasumi, motioning towards the prickly trees.&nbsp; "I'd rather keep us well out of range of those claws.&nbsp; Perhaps the closeness of the trees and their thorns will keep him from following too far."<br><br>Confident that the woman could keep his pace, Vinny made a running start for the treeline, vestments billowing out behind him.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Double Move towards trees]</strong><br><strong>[Initiative] 20</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28990)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 05:18:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi shrugs to herself, and follows Vinny.<br>Initiative 13 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=28997)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 16:43:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Swiftly you make for the trees, but the complexity of your plan proves to be unnecessary, as at a mere light job the troll is unable to keep up, moving at only half the speed of even old Vinny. Distracted and possibly in pain because of the sunlight it soon gives up, returning to its home in the rough hills, presumable to remain in its lair until nightfall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 16:47:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny comes to a halt by the trees, glancing back at the retreating troll with a look of momentary triumph.&nbsp; "Another battle avoided!&nbsp; We're fortunate the damned things can't seem to stand the sun."&nbsp; He paused, suddenly looking a bit concerned.&nbsp; "Perhaps we would do well to get out of troll territory before night falls.&nbsp; If these are their hunting grounds, I'd rather not be here when they're at their best."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 21:02:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shudders.&nbsp; "We'll mark time more carefully from this point.&nbsp; We'll try to make it so that if we can't find any kind of civilization before our time is up, we can still return to the beach with the boats before dark."<br><br>Kasumi continues to lead the way west now, still along the beach/tree line, looking for signs of civilization.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 00:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You continue westwards along the beach, observing rapid changes in the environment. The trees with their thick trunks become rarer as the rough hills continue on your left, a pair of mountain peaks visible in the distance. You do not see any more trolls but on two occasions you hear what may very well be one close by, but now armed with the beast’s secret weakness you simply pick up the pace for a short time when this happens.<br>&nbsp; Presently the hills fall down and are soon replaced with a bog of black mud. Whilst not as traitorous as some bogs, the mud being surprisingly stable in places, it would be a pain to cross and so you stick to the beach, although you do note the bog is lush with grasses, weeds and vines, hydrophilic plants Vinny is pretty sure he recalls from a herbology tomb.<br>&nbsp; At times the wet mud extends to the sea and you are forced to cross it, but such stretches of land do not last long. Presently the bog too falls away and you enter the first semblance of fertile land: climbs of grass, leafy bushes, even the odd low growing tree. The land rolls up and down in gentle slopes and in the distance you can make out some game like animal. However, there is still no other sign of civilization and the time has come to decide whether you will turn back and head for the secondary island with its boats or press on.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Your psionic armour’s duration is up.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 00:25:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi, sensing her Mental protection's failure, stops.&nbsp; "We've got time to get back to the beach we saw those boats at before dark, barely.&nbsp; We should either do that, or find a place to hide up for the night, Vinny."<br><br>Concentrating a moment, she renews her protection.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 01:01:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny leaned heavily on his longbow, deep in thought.&nbsp; He gave a glance back the way they'd come, and that seemed to settle things in his mind.&nbsp; "I'm not sayin' that we should forget about that island, but I don't like the idea of testin' our luck with those brutish things still lurkin' about.&nbsp; The way things stand, any other survivors would've either been picked up by those boats or trekked further inland as we have, once they realized the trolls were prowlin' the shores."<br><br>Remembering himself, he let out a dry chuckle.&nbsp; "Not that ya should think I'm tryin' ta give the orders here, m'dear!&nbsp; But if we kin find some high ground, I'd feel a lot safer there than shackin' up along the coast or tryin' ta swim over ta that cove."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 02:17:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi looks at Vinny, a little grim.&nbsp; Then she says. "I tend to agree with you... but I will only point out this.&nbsp; At least one Troll we have seen came from the hills.&nbsp; That said, my master had a bit of advice.&nbsp; There's no safer place to stay, then the bear's cave... if you can first take it from the bear."<br><br>She gives the old man a long look.&nbsp; "You have some magic.&nbsp; Does any of it create fire?&nbsp; If not, we can prepare some torches.&nbsp; I think we would be safest taking a Troll's cave to rest in."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 02:35:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny shakes his head.&nbsp; "I'm afraid my powers ain't so destructive as all that.&nbsp; Though I <em>do</em> have some vials that may do the trick in a pinch, and some torches besides."<br><br>He looks out over the rustling grasslands, the harsh tropical sun turning his old skin bone-white.&nbsp; He seems to enjoy the softness of the breeze for a moment before continuing.&nbsp; "I know this may sound peculiar, but I'd prefer to avoid killin' 'em if we can.&nbsp; I know they're great brutes, but they're only doin' what comes naturally to 'em.&nbsp; If we kin scare a few off like the ones before 'n set up a proper blaze to keep 'em at bay through the night, it'd set my mind at ease."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 02:44:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi's face eases, and she nods.&nbsp; "Honestly, I feel the same way myself.&nbsp; Generally I only use my powers to defend myself or others.&nbsp; So we'll avoid a fight for as long as we can.&nbsp; However, I don't think a blaze is the best idea.&nbsp; Better to hide well, and keep an unlit fire ready to light quickly."<br><br>She motions westward.&nbsp; "And we may yet find a better spot. Let's move on."<br><br>Kasumi leads the way westward yet again, now focused on finding either a good, defensible spot, or a place she and Vinny and crawl into that a Troll would either be unable to, or would find very difficult.&nbsp; Meanwhile, as they walk she helps Vinny grab likely tinder and bits of wood for a fire later.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 14:43:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You press on with the sun steadily approaching the horizon, heralding the possible return of the trolls. Bushes sporting pale red berries dot the terrain and short stemmed blue flowers can be seen hiding amongst the grass. The deer seem fearful of you and run as soon as you come within 200ft of them.<br>&nbsp; Suddenly Kasumi, who is in the lead, hears a crack as she is walking past a bush. The martial artist turns swiftly, dropping into a battle stance. A moment before it hits she sees a spiked tendril fly towards her. Reacting fast she thrust her hands out, warding her body. The rope strikes, but her mental defences prevent her from suffering any dame. Whipping round Kasumi&nbsp; a single spike strikes Vinny on the check, but it has lost too much momentum and fails to penetrate the skin.<br>&nbsp; Cautiously you examine the bush and discover Kasumi triggered the trap by nudging an almost invisible line of some creature’s intestinal track that runs between a branch and a buried stake. The twine is made from plant fibre, studded with a double ended metal barb every 3 inches and was propelled towards you by a young tree branch, cleverly painted to look like part of the bush at first glance. This would be an very effective hunting trap as once the bars stick in, the creature, such as the deer you saw earlier, would be unable to free themselves without suffering severe bleeding, but even so with the amount of effort required to create the trap it does not seem worth it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 17:25:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi stops.&nbsp; "Hardly seems like the sort of thing a Troll would set up.&nbsp; Perhaps we are nearing someone more civilized?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 22:53:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny flailed about wildly as the rope smacked him in the face, clearly taking it for some kind of massive wasp or snake or somesuch.&nbsp; When he'd stopped to get a better look at it he laughed breathlessly.&nbsp; "Traps!&nbsp; If there's one thing I'll ever get too old for, it's <em>traps</em>!"<br><br>"Civilized may not be the right word for it, but you're right.&nbsp; We should be on our guard from this point forward."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Listen] 1d20= 14</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29140)<br><br><strong>[Spot] 1d20= 16</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29141)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 01:17:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Since the traps need to be hidden by the bushes, you press on, simply sticking to the open grass. After another two hours walk, by which time the bushes have lost their berries, their leaves becoming thinner, but more plentiful, the terrain begins to slope gently downwards. The vegetation becomes much thicker, significantly slowing down your pace as you are forced to pay greater attention to avoid traps. You look out for some common theme that would alert intelligent beings to their presence whilst leaving animals none the wiser, but find nothing. Evidently whichever community built these traps did not expect outsider to show up regularly.<br>&nbsp; Another few hours later and the sun is beginning to fall away behind the island. Light is fading and you begin to look for a campsite.&nbsp; &nbsp;Presently you find a steep slope at the base of which is a flat area surrounded by some bushes, then another slightly less steep drop before the terrain resumes the gentle slope down. A trickle of water from the earth looks to make it the perfect place to rest for the night. As you approach it another barbed rope trap is sprung, but Kasumi is use to this a second time and manages to catch the twine between two metal points, gently laying it back on the ground. After a 5 minute climb that would have been completed far more quickly had you not needed to search for traps you settle down on the grass, confident no trolls could approach you unseen, even by night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 02:13:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Apparently relieved to have found as likely a spot as any to set up camp, Vinny ushers Kasumi into the small clearing and begins wandering around the periphery.&nbsp; Every five feet or so he stops and begins etching something into the ground, smearing a bit of gray dust from his pouch onto his fingers every so often.&nbsp; The marks leave no obvious sign of magic, but given the man's capabilities it would be a fair assumption that these are wards of some sort.<br><br>"That should help some, should anything come at us in the night!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 03:53:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi says softly.&nbsp; "I will be glad to take the first watch, Vinny.&nbsp; Just tell me, those wards, am I and Nimble able to cross them safely?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 04:03:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny coughed, somewhat embarrassed.&nbsp; "I certainly wouldn't attempt it, were I you.&nbsp; But I can render them harmless once morning comes.&nbsp; If needed, there should be just enough space between them for one to slip through, if they knew where to look."<br><br>The old man carefully pointed out the range of each of the four glyphs.&nbsp; Though the markings themselves were small, they would apparently be activated by trespassing within five feet of them.&nbsp; <br><br>He laid down in the dirt, flat as a board and with hands crossed over his chest.&nbsp; His old fingers curled around a silver holy symbol, a silent prayer.&nbsp; &nbsp;It looked terribly uncomfortable, but perhaps this was how he replenished whatever powers he held.&nbsp; "I sleep lightly enough.&nbsp; Just whisper if you hear anything, m'dear."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 05:24:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi nods, and whispers, "Good night, Vinny." <br><br>Then, after a few moments thought, settles herself and Nimble down into convenient hiding spots, her on the ground, Nimble in the highest spot the Crystal can reach that give a good vantage of the clearing.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Both Taking 10 on hide, Kasumi's being 27, Nimble's being 21.&nbsp; Then they both make spot and listen checks until Vinny wakes Kasumi's base spot and listen are 9 and 10, Nimble's base spot and listen are 6 and 7</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 13:48:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi stays awake for several hours, watching the surrounding landscape in the pale light of the stars and a half full moon. The deer seen earlier have been replaced by smaller creatures that thrive in the thick bushes and she hears much rustling, and on one occasion she catches sight of a catlike creature whose eye gleam at her for a moment as it darts between two shrubs.<br>&nbsp; After three hours, she sees the flickering light of a distant campfire spring into existence. It is too far away to make out anything specific, but based on the fire’s size it look like a medium group of around 10 individuals.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Your armour's duration has once again expired.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 15:04:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi notes the phenomenon, and simply watches it, renewing her inertial armor, and waiting until Vinny wakes.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 19:25:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi watches the new camp, but is also careful to keep he senses open for any over change in her environment. However, none materialize, save for the gradually fading of the distant fire as the hours creep by. Presently, the side of the island from which you came begins to light, marking the beginning of Vinny’s watch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 19:53:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 18 AC<br>- 11 PP<br><br>Kasumi wakes Vinny gently, "It'a a new day, Vinny.&nbsp; Watch me for a couple of hours, and we can set out again." and then takes her own rest in the spot he leaves.&nbsp; Only a couple of hours before she rises as well, fresh, and restored.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>11-07-2011, 22:34:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny woke with such suddenness that one wondered if he'd ever fallen asleep to begin with.&nbsp; Then again, greybeards often startled easily enough.&nbsp; He smiled and rousted himself from the ground, seeming a bit restored.&nbsp; He stood at the edge of the camp, impervious to the effects of his own glyphs, and watched the steady lightening of the far horizon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 18:24:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>Kasumi rises swiftly, stretches thoroughly, and adjusts her atire briefly.<br><br>Then, she moves, gently at first, into a series of dance like moments, that shortly ends with a whirling series of what is obviously a ornate combat form.&nbsp; She ends the dance with a leaping kick, straight up several feet, foot extended, and lands on her kicking leg, balanced perfectly.&nbsp; There is a moment of stillness.<br><br>She looks over at Vinny.&nbsp; "I hope you slept alright?" Then she lowers her other leg and straightens out.<br><br>Looking about at the new day, she sighs.&nbsp; "I saw a camp fire over that way, earlier." She guestures in the direction she remembers.&nbsp; "Shall I investigate?&nbsp; Or shall we continue our exploration towards the west today now?"<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 21:35:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny claps excitedly the moment Kasumi's practice comes to a close, gracefully sidestepping her first question.&nbsp; "Bravo, m'dear, bravo!&nbsp; You have a rare gift of both body and mind!&nbsp; Even if my joints were what they used to be, I doubt I could come close to such dexterity."<br><br>He furrows his brow at the mention of the camp.&nbsp; "I think it would be a mistake to let an opportunity like this slip on by.&nbsp; You can tell a lot about folks by the way they leave their camp.&nbsp; That little cove ain't goin' anywhere."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 21:47:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>She nods saying, "Good.&nbsp; Let's check it out.&nbsp; But let me sneak in the last bit alone please? If they are still there, I have a better chance getting in and out unseen if I can go alone."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 22:12:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny smiled, not seeming the least bit offended.&nbsp; "Of course, m'dear.&nbsp; I'd probably just get in your way.&nbsp; You just tell me when to stop and I'll do my best to be inconspicuous."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 22:46:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Not waiting for an answer from Vinny, the martial artist shows her independence and decisiveness by simply setting off, fully expecting the priest to follow after her. He does so, using the time it takes to catch her up to consider her proposal of going in alone. Settling into a more comfortable pace 3ft behind her he agrees with her proposed course of action.<br>&nbsp; You walk through the thick bushes, the small creatures within them made silent by the presence of the early sun. Wary of any more hunting traps you keep your eyes peeled, a precaution that pays off as you spot a rabbit felled by a dart. You move to avoid it least the trap has a secondary aspect, resuming your tactic of sticking to the open terrain wherever possible.<br>&nbsp; You are nearing the estimated sight of the camp when suddenly the earth gives way beneath Kasumi’s feet and she titters on the brink of a hidden sink pit.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br>&nbsp; <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Make a reflex save20 reflex save to avoid falling.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 01:29:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>Kasumi teeters on the edge (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29384) for a long moment, but retains her balance, and takes a cautious step back.&nbsp; Then leans over, curious, looking into the depths of the trap.<br><br>"How fascinating.&nbsp; Do you think they have tigers on this island?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 01:40:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny seems to go even paler than usual, giving the way they'd come a wary glance.&nbsp; "I certainly hope not, but if the beaches are home to such vast quantities of <em>giant</em> then it stands to reason that there must be some larger game for them to hunt."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 02:05:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You press on more cautiously now that you are aware that the open terrain could also be a trap, Kasumi readying herself to jump back once again. However the 20ft deep spiked pit is the last trap you encounter before entering the area immediately around the camp, its location now marked by a thin wisp of smoke. The bushes are too thick to reveal anything, and Vinny would have a hard time approaching without revealing his prescience, unless the individuals are very heavily sleepers.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>13-07-2011, 03:06:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>Kasumi whispers into Vinny's ear.&nbsp; "Stay hidden here.&nbsp; I'll be right back."<br><br>Nimble skips over onto the old man's shoulder, and Kasumi moves silently away, trying to approach the owners of the fire unseen.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">skill checks</div><div class="spoiler_body">32 Move Silently (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29386)<br>19 Hide (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29385)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 00:04:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As silent as a shadow, Kasumi slinks forwards through the bushes. However, as quite as her approach is she cannot be so sure how well she is hidden as her pink exposed flesh clashes with the surrounding dark green of the vegetation. <br>&nbsp; She continues on blind, guided only by the wisp of smoke of above. Then, 20ft away from the camp she emerges from the bushes and sees the creatures that made it: goblins. There are at least seven of them, of which only two standing.<br>&nbsp; Instantly the martial artist falls back behind the green cover, reasonable sure she was not seen. But it is to no avail as she hears a grown and sees two red furred canine animals the size of large hunting dogs beginning to stir next to the fire. The bulkiest of the pair puts two paws forwards, sniffing the air greedily.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 00:27:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<br><div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 44 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>Kasumi sighs. &nbsp;<em>In my experience, Goblins tend not to be very accommodating.</em><br><br>She moves, swiftly now, at a 90 degree angle from Vinny's position, hoping to lead the animals to the water, and lose them before returning to the old man.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi moves at her normal pace, taking the negative -5 to her stealth checks.<br>Hide 26 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29403)<br>Move Silently 12 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29402)<br>(The -5 is factored into these rolls. &nbsp;And oh look! &nbsp;Another 2)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 21:50:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi head off through the undergrowth at a sharp angle to the direction she came in, picking up the pace but still taking care to remain hidden. Luckily she gains a head start as the goblins, still in the process of waking up, waste time gathering their weapons and organizing a chase. The same cannot be said for their animals however, who upon hearing the high-pitched shout of “Eka!” instantly break into a run after the martial artist, easily catching up with her and locating her general area, even if they cannot pin-point her exact location.<br>&nbsp; A distance back, Vinny is alerted to the danger his companion is in by the growl and snarl of canines, but he does not know exactly what happened, or how long it will take to reach Kasumi.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 22:21:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 48 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC<br>- 8 PP<br>Kasumi summons her inner strength as she hides, first focusing on creating a shield of force to protect her, then, as the Canines head towards the flash of light, she summons an astral construct to don, and prepares to fight them.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Shield of Faith, which probably alerts the canines to her location, then Dons an astral construct for temp hp and Improved Natural Weapon.<br>url=/forums/dicebot.php?r=29447]4 temp hp[/URL]<br>Kasumi's Init 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29446)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 22:51:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Giving up all attempts at stealth, the martial artist stands her ground, creating a secondary, smaller but more focused shield that protects her head and upper body. Seeing her as she emerges from hiding the two predators go on the offensive, the attack being lead by the larger of the beasts that charges with a fierce glow in its hungry eyes, but is stopped mid leap by the conjured force shield.<br>&nbsp; The smaller specimen skirts around to get into a flaking position, readying itself to attack in co-ordination with the pack leader as Kasumi tries to create an ally to help her in the battle before the beasts can attack again.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; You cast force shield on the surprise round, and then astral construct before they could act, so now its the beginning of round two, you are flanked by the two wolves.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Since it will take you a few rounds to get to Kasumi I hope you don't mind me skipping you.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>14-07-2011, 22:59:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>If the howling of the dogs hadn't already set Vinny off, then the flash of light surely did.&nbsp; He hurried through the underbrush as best he could, heading in the direction of the brilliant display.&nbsp; He didn't know if it would work, but he tried whispering to the little crystal on his shoulder.<br><br><em>"What's happened, Kasumi?&nbsp; What are we up against?"</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 00:29:09</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Nimble whispers back.&nbsp; "She was worried about someone other than herself a bit ago, but she's calm now... probably fighting something she's not worried about.&nbsp; She can't hear you though."<br><br>A few dozen yards away, Kasumi is indeed quite calm, in her focus.<br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 48 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC<br>- 8 PP<br>Kasumi strikes out with a pair of rapid kicks to the side of the first dog's head, connecting fairly solidly the first time, though the beast rears back in response a second later, avoiding the worst of the second kick.<br><br>She then steps forward, next to the brute, using it's flinch as an opportunity to move.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Flurry A 26 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29456)<br>Flurry B (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29457)<br>Damage 3 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29458)<br>Then a five foot step diagonally forward next to the one she just kicked, and away from the other.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 00:44:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Yelping slightly the pack leader jumps back, but quickly resumes the attack, pouncing once again at its prey, attempting to use its body weight to knock her off balance, but opening itself up for an attack in the process. The other wolf throws itself forwards at Kasumi’s legs, attempting to create distraction to strengthen the leader’s attack.<br>&nbsp; Then out of the thick undergrowth the goblins begin to emerge, cautiously moving into a loose formation, shields thrust forwards and crude morning stars held high. The small creature’s smoothed green skin bristles with scattered, dark black hairs and they look upon the scene with a greedy interest, preparing to enter the flay and help their pets.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; The worg provokes an AoO by initiating a grapple, so you have a chance to break it before it begins. If you miss, the grapple check is 18.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 01:04:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny moves forward cautiously now, wanting only to get close enough to see the battle without yet entering the fray.&nbsp; If Kasumi had gotten an entire camp roused against her, some reinforcements might prove necessary.&nbsp; He earnestly hoped that it wouldn't come to that.&nbsp; But perhaps a lesser spell would even the odds a bit.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 15:33:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 48 HP from 44<br>- 24 AC (28 vrs wolves AoO's, 29 against hurt wolf)<br>- 7 PP<br>The wolf makes the mistake of trying to close with Kasumi, but such an untrained, if savage charge is no surprise to her, and she steps into it, thrusting home a solid blow to the beasts ribcage with a knee upthrust.<br><br>Then, as the Goblins emerge from the brush, she decides it's time for a show of power. Concentrating, she focuses for a moment, then suddenly enlarges, growing nearly twice her size, and suddenly she looms over the group like a Troll!<br><br>Springing back and away from the wolves nimbly, she makes a beckoning gesture to the goblins.&nbsp; She says in a soft and pleasant voice.&nbsp; "You must ask yourselves... do you feel fortune favors you this day?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">AoO 20 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29542)<br>AoO damage 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29543)<br>Concentration check 25 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29545)<br>Untrained intimidate 2 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29548)<br>She is now enlarged, and thus has reach for the next charge... she moved 30 feet to the left of the wolves, provoking an AoO from each.<br></div></div><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">AoO</div><div class="spoiler_body">Trip resist 18 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29584)<br>AoO's ... first come, first punched.<br>20 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29590)<br>13 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29589)<br>26 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29588)<br>26 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29587)<br>23 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29586)<br>12 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29585)<br>Damage<br>6 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29596)<br>8 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29595)<br>3 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29594)<br>10 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29593)<br>7 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29592)<br>7 dam (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29591)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 23:40:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Concentrating on the centre of her being, Kasumi channels the energy of her mind into the matter of her body, causing it to grow, along with her equipment. She moves closer to the beach, eager to reposition herself to gain the most of her tactical reach, but not before the pack leader rips open her leg with a nasty bite, penetration her previously summoned white outer flesh and damaging the tissue below.<br>&nbsp; The goblins seem not to understand Kasumi’s language and her gentle tone means nothing to them. Their number advantage however is understood across the language barrier and they decide to press their attack as more of their kin emerge to fortify their numbers.<br>&nbsp; The attack is once again led by their pets as the smaller beast runs into position, numbly doging a blow from the martial artist’s fist. Indeed, the wolf seemed to be expecting just this and manages to bite the wrist. Its fangs cannot penetrate her unseen armour, but it does pull her off balance for the larger wolf’s charge. A swift kick connect with the creature’s left flank, but it does not stop him and she cannot avoid the fangs, once again becoming savaged by the predator’s jaws.<br>&nbsp; The lower ranking goblins follow up; led by a slightly leaner more battle hardened looking one holding a scythe. He moves cautiously around Kasumi, grumbling about something. So focused he is on his own troubles that he fails to spot the looming fist until it is too late. There is a nasty crack as his chest bone is broken in multiple places. For a moment it looks like he will fall, the blow would have surely killed the average goblin, but then he continues, stepping into close quarters and raising his bladed weapon.<br>&nbsp; The six lesser warriors follow their leader into battle. The martial artist tries to hit them but their small size proves problematic to her temporary larger form. Nevertheless she stamps down, brutally breaking one of the small creatures with her foot and even managing to damage the leg of the one standing adjacent. The small creatures attack in union, two managing to piece Kasumi defences, bashing their morning starts into her shin bone and foot.<br>&nbsp; Three goblins remain a distance back. The first is an archer who calmly draws out his short bow, takes aim and fires. The arrow’s path is true, but it fails to pierce Kasumi’s two fold defences of force. The second is dressed in uncured animal hides and wields stick studded with teeth and coated in resin: a spell caster of some kind presumable as he begins to incant in his own guttural tongue, waving his weapon in a lazy circle. The last is dressed in a heavily oiled chain shirt, standing out considerable from the other goblins dressed in grubby leather. He leans on a lance, his eyes never straying from the bigger of the two wolves.<br>&nbsp; Meanwhile, Vinny is saved from stumbling blindly through the bushes as Kasumi’s form rises up above them, giving him a clear destination to head towards. It is not too far, but if he wishes to approach undetected he may have to slow down, since despite being distracted by battle, his lack of stealth may give him away if he continues at his current pace.<br><br><br>Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; You have taken 20 damage (15 from the worg’s two attack and 5 from the two goblin warriors)&nbsp; putting you at 28.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 02:55:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 28 HP from 44<br>- 24 AC, 25 Vrs the archer<br>- 7 PP<br>Kasumi, her calm strained by the damage she has taken, focuses her next attacks on the ones who managed to hurt her, first the older wolf, then the Goblin with the scythe.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Flurry of blows<br>18 strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29617)<br>22 strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29616)<br>Damage<br>10 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29619)<br>9 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29618)<br>She tries to take out the hurt wolf first, and if the blow fells him, the scythe goblin she hurt. &nbsp;If that one falls, she'll take a 5 foot step into their space.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 03:11:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>The element of surprise is not normally something he'd risk giving up so easily, but seeing Kasumi in the midst of combat spurred Vinny's old bones into action.&nbsp; At the rate he was approaching he might not make it in time to help, and that was far more important than slipping forward unseen.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Taking a double move action towards the fight, 60ft unless terrain is hindering movement.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 03:20:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As Kasumi slots the old man from her height advantage, Nimble hisses in his ear.&nbsp; "Be careful!&nbsp; She's more worried about you."<br><br>Kasumi herself starts shouting in (seeming) anger at the Kobold spellcasting. "Hey, you!&nbsp; I think you are very short!&nbsp; And... green!"<br><br>She seems to be unused to cursing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 04:05:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Concentrating on her defence, Kasumi is never-the-less is able to land a serious, if not fatal blow onto the pack leader’s head, forcing the neck down, compressing the spinal column. Her second attack is even more successful, pushing the already broken shards of bone into the sickle wielding goblin’s chest, lacerating his internal organs and dropping him to the ground.<br>&nbsp; Unnerved by the powerful blow it just received, the wolf is unable catch the martial artist in its teeth, despite the effective teamwork from its fellow predator. The goblins fair little better, but one manages to catch Kasumi in the knee, although the required jump robs strength from the strike.<br>&nbsp; Having finished its first spell the goblin shaman taps the armoured one on the shoulder and he briefly glows, before moving into a tactical position from which to charge, unintentionally putting himself between Kasumi and Vinny in the process. The goblin archer launches a new arrow, this one finding its mark in the martial artist’s shoulder. Blood dribbles out, indicating a vein may have been hit.<br>&nbsp; Vinny move closer to his companion despite the crystal’s warning, knowing that soon he will be able to help her.<br><br>Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; You take 11 damage, 3 from the goblin warrior, 8 from the archer. I forgot the little bugger had point blank shot.</div></div><br><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Taking a move action next round will but you in the battlefield, within 10ft of the armoured goblin.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 04:34:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>There was only one thing for it.&nbsp; Much as he dreaded what might come after, what she might think of him, Vinny could not allow Kasumi to come to any more harm.&nbsp; The woman had done her best to protect him until this point, and it seemed only natural that he return the favor by any means necessary.&nbsp; Component bag in hand, the old man focused all his attentions on the old wax-drenched bones inside.&nbsp; <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 05:31:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 17 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC, 27 vrs the older wolf (and 30 vrs AoO's)<br>- 7 PP<br><br>Kasumi steps forward into the spot recently taken up by her fallen foe, and, even easier than she grew, she shrinks again, and then, moving like a boneless creature, avoiding the others attacks with incredible dexterity, she arrives beside the spellcasting goblin.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Dismissing her Expansion, she moves through the gap she's made to end beside the spellcaster, flanking him with the owl bear skeleton<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 11:39:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Vinny’s arrival at the scene of the fight has the potential to turn the tides of battle in favour of Kasumi as he begins to craft a spell to even the numerical odds. Dismissing her offensive augmentation in favour of heightened defence she moves to take out the spell caster in the hopes of ending him swiftly.<br>&nbsp; The holy man concentrates on his spell, but in doing so draws the cold glare of the armoured goblin that you are now sure is their leader.<br>&nbsp; Whilst shocked by the arrival of a new enemy, the goblins and their pets still focus almost entirely on their previous target, sensing she is wounded. The wolves do not manage to harm her, but as the five remaining goblin warriors surge forwards in a close knit formation she finds it impossible to completely avoid all their weapons and once again receiving a sting of pain from the small spiked head of a morning star. Across the battlefield, the goblin leader calmly responds to Vinny’s appearance, charging towards him with his lance. A wound is torn open across the priest’s stomach, threatening his concentration on his spell.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Unless I made a mistake and your AC really is that high, you take 3 points of damage.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; 8 damage, so that’s a DC: 21 concentration check to keep the spell.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 12:07:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 39/45 HP ; AC 17<br><strong>Initiative 19</strong><br><hr><br>Vinny takes the brunt of the attack unflinchingly, staring the goblinoid down with all the fury that he can muster.&nbsp; His concentration is unwavering, and with another moment more the spell reached its conclusion.<br><br><strong>[Concentration] 29</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29654)<br><strong>[DC 18 Will or become Shaken]</strong><br><br>A hideous rasp split the air, as though reality itself was dry heaving.&nbsp; The ground before him bubbled like molten pitch, and from this liquid portal rose two horrifying <em>things</em> of polished bone and violent intent.&nbsp; They rose up from this ethereal mire on either side of the goblin leader, forming a vicious pincer formation and lashing out with unnatural ferocity!<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Owlbear Skeletons Initiative] 22</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29629)<br><br><em>Owlbear 1 Full Attack:</em><br>[Claw Attack 1] 22 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29655)<br>[Claw 1 Damage] 8 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29656)<br>[Claw Attack 2] 27 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29657)<br>[Claw 2 Damage] 12 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29658)<br>[Bite Attack] 14 (Assumed Miss) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29659)<br><br><em>Owlbear 2 Full Attack:</em><br>[Claw Attack 1] 13 (Assumed Miss) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29660)<br>[Claw Attack 2] 21 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29661)<br>[Claw 2 Damage] 9 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29663)<br>[Bite Attack] 10 (Assumed Miss) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29665)<br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Owlbear Skeleton</strong><br>Large Undead<br>42hp<br>Speed: 30ft<br>AC: 13 (11 Touch and Flatfooted)<br>2 claws +8 melee (1d6+7) and bite +3 melee (1d8+4)<br>Damage reduction 5/bludgeoning, darkvision 60 ft., immunity to cold, undead traits<br>Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +4<br>Str 25, Dex 14, Con Ø, Int Ø, Wis 10, Cha 1<br>Improved Initiative<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 16:07:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 29 AC, 30 Vrs the older wolf<br>- 7 PP<br><br>Noting the arrival of the Owl Bear Skeletons, Kasumi recalls Vinny's earlier reluctance to expand upon his spellcasting prowess, and nods to herself, but does not hesitate, stepping around the Shaman's side, and weaving in an almost drunken fashion, she becomes a nearly impossible target, and yet her weaving form still manages to catch the Goblin spellcaster a solid blow, a fist cracking into his temple.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Fighting Defensively for -3 (5 ranks in tumble)<br>(I accidentally took 5 from these attack rolls instead of 4... so these are adjusted accordingly.&nbsp; I hope it's two hits, and not one.)<br>15 strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29667)<br>24 strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29666)<br>Damage<br>1 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29670)<br>4 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29669)<br>She also takes a 5 foot step to try and make it harder for the Shaman to run away... (no map.)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 16:58:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Reassured by the presence of allies, even if they are undead, Kasumi lashes out at the goblin shaman. The blow knocks him in the temple and he collapses. Wheeling around, the martial artist back fists the goblin warrior whose leg she wounded earlier, polar axing him with a strike to the jaw.<br>&nbsp; With its original target gone, the owlbear skeleton turns on the goblin archer just as the creature’s arrow hit it in the skull, fracturing the bone around the eye sockets. Vicious talons lacerating the goblinoid’s arm in response, leaving it hanging on by less than an inch of flesh and the creature falls to the ground, shrieking in pain and fear as it knows it will bleed to death in a matter of moments.<br>&nbsp; Across the battlefield the other skeleton manages to piece the shirt of chain links and damage the enemy leader, but the goblin proves to be tough for its own kind and continues fighting, however he is unnerved, both by Vinny magic, and the calm expression on his face as he observes the battlefield with utter confidence of victory.<br>&nbsp; The priest’s opinion seems to be valid as the wolves and goblin warriors fail to catch the swaying Kasumi and Vinny’s armour turns aside the point of the lance that wounded him previously.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 18:42:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 &nbsp;HP from 44<br>- 29 AC, 30 Vrs the older wolf<br>- 7 PP<br><br>Kasumi moves fluidly, dancing around blows, and landing solid hits on the already injured Goblin, as she strikes out almost random seeming, a knee shot to the creature's chest, then a quick kick into it's thigh with the same leg.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Flurry, defensively<br>15 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29692)<br>15 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29691)<br>1 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29694)<br>3 damage (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29693)<br>And a 5 foot step to get clear of the older wolf flanking.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 00:34:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 39/45 HP ; AC 17<br><strong>Initiative 19</strong><br><hr><br>The distress and anger in Vinny's face is written plain for all to see, twisting a kindly visage into one of nightmares.&nbsp; To be forced into a fight, to be forced to <em>kill</em>, sends tremors through his rickety body like a puppet whose strings have only been half cut.&nbsp; He stares down the goblin leader with cold fury and regret, undeterred by the creature's previously-unshakeable confidence.<br><br><strong>[Intimidate] 26</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29695)<br><br>The first skeleton, victorious, charges towards the goblin leader's back with talons held high, while its twin unleashes yet another fierce barrage of attacks.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br><br><em>Owlbear 1 Charge:</em><br>[Claw Attack 1] 30 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29696)<br>[Claw Damage] 10 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29697)<br><br><br><em>Owlbear 2 Full Attack:</em><br>[Claw Attack 1] 12 (Assumed Miss) (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29698)<br>[Claw Attack 2] 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29699)<br>[Claw 2 Damage] 12 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29700)<br>[Bite Attack] 23 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29701)<br>[Bite Damage] 10 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29702)<br><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 16:59:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi continues to fight defensively, but despite this manages to land two blows on a goblin warrior, but with the augmentation no longer bound to her flesh her leg’s lack the power they had before and the small green skinned creature managed, barely, to stay on his feet.<br>&nbsp; Vinny’s skeletons descend upon the goblin leader, claws and beaks piercing the chain armour and ripping apart the flesh underneath. The goblinoid, so brave and calm for its kind, dies with Vinny’s troubled but determined face imprinted in its mind.<br>&nbsp; Realizing the martial artist has become a slippery fish, the goblin warriors change tactics and swarm forwards, attempting to pin her just long enough to allow the pack leader to sink its fangs into her. She struggles to shacke them off but with the help of the second wolf their plan works and the yellow tainted teeth graze Kasumi’s arm, threatening to pull her to the ground.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; 9 damage and a 14 for the trip attempt. In case you are wonder how the wolf managed to hit you: stacking aid another attempts for to hit bonuses.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 18:54:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 5 HP from 44<br>- 24 AC, 25 Vrs the other wolf<br>- 7 PP<br>Kasumi twists her arm free with an effort and kicks the Warg hard in the jaw in retaliation.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi resists the trip<br>20 trip resist (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29896)<br>And flurries<br>Strike 24 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29898)<br>27, a crit! (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29897)<br>(Does a 14 confirm?)<br>If not,<br>8 total damage to the Warg (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29900)<br>if it crits, 3 more damage.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 19:17:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 39/45 HP ; AC 17<br><strong>Initiative 19</strong><br><hr><br>In spite of everything, Vinny looks crestfallen as the goblin falls beneath the combined onslaught of the two skeletal beasts.&nbsp; It is with profound hesitance that he directs the rickety creatures towards the hounds snapping at Kasumi's heels, for only death will come of it.&nbsp; His gnarled hands grab hold of a red square of cloth, focusing on the intricate patterns of the thread.<br><br>The undead monsters leap forward at Vinny's gesture, charging the vicious pack leader and the other wolf with reckless disregard for their own safety.&nbsp; Lacking a will of their own, their only desire is to pry the beasts from Kasumi's wounded body.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Begin Casting: Summon Swarm]</strong><br><br>Owlbear 1 Charge:<br>[Claw Attack 1] 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29903)<br>[Claw Damage] 10 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29905)<br><br>Owlbear 2 Charge:<br>[Claw Attack 1] 20 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29904)<br>[Claw Damage] 11 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29906)<br></div></div><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 21:00:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With a fluid motion, Kasumi regains her balance on one leg, using the other to attack the alpha wolf. Her blow dislocates the jaw, causing the creature to utter a feeble cry of pain. Jumping at the moment of distraction she seizes its neck, already weakened from a strike earlier in the battle, and brutally twists it, snapping the vertebrae.<br>&nbsp; A split second after the crack the two owl bear skeletons charge the remaining goblin warriors, mortally wounding two with slashes across the abdomen and legs whilst Vinny casts a spell to deal with any survivors. All this proves to be too much for the wolf and two remaining goblin warriors who turn to flee, but in doing so one more is cut down.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 21:25:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi races after them, but she glances at Vinny.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>"Should I let them go?" She shouts to him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 21:39:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 39/45 HP ; AC 17<br><strong>Initiative 19</strong><br><hr><br>Vinny abruptly halts his concentration on the spell, commanding the gruesome constructs to stand their ground and allow the goblins and the wolf to pass.&nbsp; He looks weathered beyond his years as he looks over the carnage of this impromptu battlefield.&nbsp; "Let them go.&nbsp; If they have no will to fight, then I will not force them to."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 00:09:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi stops, weaving a bit with her wounds.&nbsp; She makes her way back to Vinny.&nbsp; "Thank you for my life, Vinny.&nbsp; I understand now... and I'll keep your secret."<br><br>She looks towards the west, and sighs.&nbsp; "Well, we now know the source of the 'Civilization' that made those traps.&nbsp; Goblins."<br><br>She looks south.&nbsp; "Perhaps we should head more away from the beaches."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 00:25:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>As soon as the haggard survivors had fled the scene, Vinny's summons crumbled into a fine white powder and returned to whatever foul place had belched them up.&nbsp; He looks at Kasumi with a complex mixture of surprise, concern, and amusement as she draws near.&nbsp; "That's it?&nbsp; No heated accusations, m'dear?&nbsp; No flurry of nervous questions?"<br><br>Vinny plucked a pure white wand from his pocket, tapped it a few times until it began to glow, then touched it gently to the woman's shoulder until the curative magic had done its best to seal her wounds.&nbsp; Putting it away, he then pressed a hand to his abdomen where the goblin leader's lance had left its mark, and when it left he seemed invigorated.<br><br>The old priest stared for a time over the bodies of the fallen goblins and the bloodied wolf.&nbsp; In particular he seemed focused on the face of their leader, as silent and proud in death as he had been in life.&nbsp; Vinny silently unstraps a sturdy old shovel from his back, and with the other hand he drags the goblin's body until it rests alongside the others.&nbsp; The sound of the shovel's blade slicing away at the soft earth is a solemn note that says more than words could ever hope to.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">[Use Magic Device] 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=29922)<br><strong>[7 Charges Spent]</strong><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 00:51:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi smiles slightly at Vinny's words.&nbsp; "I follow the Path of Light... it's not about your powers, but your mental intentions.&nbsp; So far, from what I know of your actions, I think you are a good man.&nbsp; A better person perhaps than I can consider myself.&nbsp; Some would call my powers, learned from other planes many generations ago, to be evil.&nbsp; Do you think so?"<br><br>She sighs in relief as the wand cures her wounds, and laughs as her breast bindings, ripped by Goblin spears and held on by her bloody scars, fall off her.<br><br>Re-tying them, she then hurries to help Vinny dig.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 07:50:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny chortled at that, a broad smile lighting up his face.&nbsp; "M'dear, I'm the very last soul on this great world of ours to decry another as evil, just because some of their powers be a little outside the norm.&nbsp; I'm just glad t'see I haven't made an enemy of you."<br><br>The old man worked tirelessly to dig out a proper plot for each and every one of the fallen, including the faithful hound.&nbsp; They were shallow graves, which he justified by remarking that their kin may seek to reclaim them.&nbsp; If not, then other animals might find nourishment in due time.&nbsp; He laid their weapons upon each mound, and the armor upon the grave of their leader.&nbsp; He looted nothing from their bodies, but did not object if Kasumi wished to search them over first.<br><br>When all was said and done, he stood tall before the graves with both hands together, head bowed in solemn reverence.&nbsp; Vinny's prayer was not long, nor was it particularly eloquent, but in its simplicity there was true regret, and a kindness not many would show to a pack of goblins.&nbsp; He spoke of their bravery, and of their resolve, and of that look of absolute certainty that he had witnessed in the leader's eyes to the very last.&nbsp; In the end, almost as an afterthought, he asked forgiveness of Rao for resorting to violence, when no peaceful resolution seemed possible.&nbsp; <br><br>Vinny adjusted the hat on his head and sighed, a sorry and rattling thing.&nbsp; "Away from the beaches, y'said?&nbsp; Perhaps that's for the best.&nbsp; The survivor may return with more before long, and I'd rather not spill more blood this day."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 09:21:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi respects Vinny's decision not to loot the bodies, and indeed leaves their small armor and weapons, but she does remove any rings, or other valuable ornamentation, as well as their belt pouches.<br><br>She explains as she does so.&nbsp; "I respect your honoring them, but the rich dead are never left in peace.&nbsp; Besides, they owe me a little something, for the blood of mine they spilt."<br><br>She stands, before helping Vinny cover the shallow graves.&nbsp; "Let's be off.&nbsp; And in a hurry, for I don't doubt there are many more than these about.&nbsp; We're lucky they have not already arrived."<br><br>That said, Kasumi leads them quickly, dirrectly back the way they originally came, until they reach the woods once more, then she leads them straight into the forest, hoping to get out of the Goblin's territory.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 19:04:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Searching the goblin bodies, Kasumi finds numerous bone and wooden jewellery that are both too small for her, and rather ugly, decorated with nothing but crude, imprecise carvings and fish teeth. In the pouch of the goblin leader however she finds a large gold ingot, and two silver ones with the shaman. The sickle and short bow wielder’s has no such treasures, but together they have seven brown polished rocks, and the former has a spy glass. Finally, she finds twelve smaller grey stones on the non-elite warriors.<br>&nbsp; Leaving your fallen opponents in shallow graves you head south, away from the goblin’s land hopefully. Your pace is slightly slower now as you climb the gentle slope. However, you have only been travelling for 10 minutes when Kasumi triggers a trap and this time the barbed rope finds its mark, and 3 spikes pierce her skin in the abdomen, shoulder and neck. The martial artist freezes, now restrained by the barbed twine. If she pulls she knows they will come free, but each will take of chunk of her with them.<br><br>OOC: 1,400XP for defeating the goblins.<br><br>Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; You take 2 damage and are now entangled until you are freed.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 19:12:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny flinched backwards as the devious trap was sprung, mouth hanging open in a silent gape as he half-expected a fatal accident.&nbsp; "Kasumi!&nbsp; Are you alright?&nbsp; Well of <em>course</em> you're not alright.&nbsp; Dash it all!"&nbsp; He came around to her front, wincing at the sight of the spike in her neck.&nbsp; "Alright now, don't move.&nbsp; They don't look deep, but the last thing we want is fer them t'tear."<br><br>He unsheathed a dagger from his belt and kneels down to the base of the trap, digging the blade into the twine while taking care not to jostle them and possibly do Kasumi more harm than good.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 20:04:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 7 PP<br>Kasumi sighs, and answers,&nbsp; "I'll stay still." and concentrates on restoring her mental focus as Vinny frees her from the trap.&nbsp; However, the damage done by the recent battle, the vines, and now Vinny's tugging away are too much for her minimalist bra, and it falls free.&nbsp; Vinny, busy with his cutting, does not notice, and Kasumi, sighing, sees she needs to hold still a few moments longer.&nbsp; Blushing, she comments after a moment, "Not very friendly creatures on the whole, Goblins.&nbsp; I find Kobolds a bit easier to reason with.&nbsp; You?"<br><br>Then, gathering her will together, she finds her mental focus.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Concentration checks</div><div class="spoiler_body">A nat 1! (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30043)<br>And a 25 in the second round (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30044)<br></div></div><br>Once freed, Kasumi gathers up the blood stained and torn bandages, and grimacing, binds her breasts loosely with them again.&nbsp; She asks Vinny.&nbsp; "You wouldn't happen to know any cleaning spells, would you?"<br><br>Then, as cautiously as possible; she leads the way forward again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 20:20:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny doesn't seem to pay Kasumi's accidental exposure any mind, though as before he looks away politely as she binds herself up again.&nbsp; Once the rope is cut he takes a moment to look it over, ultimately deciding it likely wouldn't prove sturdy enough for any hard work and tossing it to the side.&nbsp; From the way his pack was bulging, he probably couldn't carry much more anyway.<br><br>"In my experience, m'dear?"&nbsp; He laughed, shaking his head at the memories.&nbsp; "Both are a bit skittish when it comes to dealing with others, but I kin hardly blame 'em.&nbsp; When everyone's out ta kill you and yours, attackin' first and askin' questions later is sometimes the only way ta survive.&nbsp; But on the whole, yes.&nbsp; Kobolds are a bit craftier, I've found, and more willin' ta talk if they think something good might come of it."<br><br>Taking up the rear again, he sighed.&nbsp; "I sure wish I did, m'dear.&nbsp; Never had much affinity for those kinda tricks, but I can't remember how many times they would've come in handy over the years.&nbsp; 'Fraid my spells ain't so much fer luxury."&nbsp; He tugged his beard thoughtfully.&nbsp; "If we kin find some fresh water by the end of the day, then we could wash whatever needs washin'.&nbsp; Thinkin' on it, places with fresh water seem the most likely place fer a settlement t'be."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 20:46:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi nods.&nbsp; "As lush as the vegetation is, there mist be some here... if only in the form of heavy rainfall.&nbsp; We'll try higher ground, look for a creek, and follow it."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 23:55:03</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; After cutting her loose, Vinny uses his dagger to coax the barbed spikes out of Kasumi’s flesh. The first one goes smoothly and she suffers minimal damage with just enough pressure being applied to the wound to expand it enough to let the reversed spike slip out. Confident that the others will follow in a similar manner the priest slips up on the next, pulling too early and causing a sliver of flesh to come out as well. The last one proves to be the most deceptive as Vinny misses a blood vessel, causing red liquid to briefly gush out after the spike is removed, until pressure is applied to the wound. After a few minutes Kasumi is patched up and resumes the lead, eyes peeled for a creek or stream, but she finds none.<br>&nbsp; Soon the slope rises, becoming too steep for both the bushes and the digging of sink pits. You are not upset to see the traps go, counting yourselves lucky only one managed to actually harm you. The difficult part of the climb is soon over and you find yourselves on the top of some hills, higher and greener than those of the trolls from yesterday. About 60ft away is a lookout tower constructed of stripped bush branches lashed together into bundles that are arranged into a series of arcs upon which rests a platform of sea wood. Based on the size of the ladder leading up to it, this too was created by the goblins.<br>&nbsp; Ahead of you the bushes resume, but these are of the thinner type you saw at the border of the grasslands, with the red berries. Behind them the hill falls down into a wide expanse of dark green grass that becomes a marsh to the east. A splash suddenly draws your attention and seconds later a bird takes off from behind a nearby clump of bushes, wings shedding droplets of water. Evidently there is a pool nearby.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; The removal of the spikes causes another 6 points of damage.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 02:18:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 7 PP<br>Kasumi hides in the bushes upon sighting the lookout tower, and seeing it's construction, groans.&nbsp; Then she steadies herself, and nods.&nbsp; "Must be the edge of the Goblin's territory.&nbsp; We can either look for a way around it... or hide out somewhere nearby, and try to rest up here.&nbsp; There's some water over there."<br><br>She points.<br><br>Nimble speaks up.&nbsp; "I could go scout out the tower..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 02:30:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny looks somewhat embarrassed.&nbsp; "I'm afraid I never was much use when it came ta sneakin' around, m'dear.&nbsp; And if there are any patrols about, there's a chance they might stumble upon our camp.&nbsp; The water is tempting, to be sure, but that may very well be why the tower was built here to begin with."<br><br>When Nimble offers its services, the old man breaks into a smile.&nbsp; "An excellent idea!&nbsp; Something so small may well go unnoticed where we would stick out like sore thumbs.&nbsp; Why, in the right light, 'ole Nimble here could be mistaken for an insect."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 02:45:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi frowns, unwilling to take the risk of sacrificing her Psycrystal, but after Nimble reminds her, "I can be re-summoned. &nbsp;You can not.", she nods her agreement, and the little Crystal scuttles away.<br><br>Nimble approaches the tower even more cautiously than it's master might, and it's tiny blue shape seems to vanish in the green undergrowth.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">skill</div><div class="spoiler_body">27 Move Silently check... which I disagree with. &nbsp;A smaller creature should have a bonus to move silent as well as hide... but oh well. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30062)<br>40 hide check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30061)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 04:04:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Nimble approaches the short lookout tower, sticking to the bushes to avoid detection. Once it reaches the base of the first bundle arch however, it realizes that in order to investigate further it will need to leave the cover of the bushes and risk being seen. Knowing that destruction is an unpleasant but only temporary setback it presses on boldly.<br>&nbsp; Climbing the tower produces no dire results and once it has ascended it Nimble can see the valley you were previously in laid out before it. It continues eastward until it is swallowed up by the morning mist. On the beach ahead, Nimble can see a capsized ship, a galleon based on its size, which seems to have been there for quite some time given the modifications made to it.<br>&nbsp; Possibly of more direct relevance are the crumbs in the cracks on the wood on the platform, indicating something had eaten a meal within the past day here. There are no tracks on the ground however, but as Kasumi examines the pool she does she a miniature crossbow trap, but it appears to have already been triggered, the bolt being missing.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-07-2011, 05:05:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, noting the crossbow trap, decides to take a closer look at the crossbow.<br><br>Nimble, meanwhile, let's Kasumi know, mentally, that the tower is clear.<br><br>Kasumi after examining the crossbow, looks up suddenly.&nbsp; "Nimble has found no one in the watch tower, though it's found signs that someone was there recently."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Notes</div><div class="spoiler_body">I realized of course, that Nimble was lying to Vinny, when it told him that it couldn't comunicate with Kasumi, but it's naturally more cautious than she is, and Vinny had been secretive...<br><br>Kasumi can use crossbows... Is this one in usable shape?</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>25-07-2011, 18:14:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Vinny nods, and Kasumi decides.&nbsp; "We should move now then, before the watcher returns.&nbsp; Let's hurry across while there's a chance."<br><br>So saying, she moves south again, meeting up with Nimble as the crystal scurries to her side.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>25-07-2011, 18:49:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny follows her steps closely, more than glad to follow someone else's lead when it came to matters of avoidance.&nbsp; "First trolls, then goblins.&nbsp; I fear what the humans of this land must be like, to deal with such fearsome peoples.&nbsp; Assuming there are any humans at all."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>26-07-2011, 07:58:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi sighs.&nbsp; "Well, Vinny, something caused the Goblins to build a watchtower there, and I doubt it was trolls.&nbsp; Still, if we're going to be stuck here for any length of time, we have to try and find a safer spot."<br><br>Saying this, she moves on, keeping alert for dangers.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Senses</div><div class="spoiler_body">Taking 10 on spot and listen checks.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>26-07-2011, 16:33:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Leaving the bushes and the pool you descend the hill, Kasumi stopping only to take the small crossbow with her, wondering if she can use it. Soon you reached the deep green grass and realize how muddy the terrain if, your feat regularly disappearing into the black paste. Your going is slow, and you are wary of ambush in your vulnerable position, but no threat materializes. <br>&nbsp; As the sun climbs higher it burns away the morning haze and to the east, twin mountains with needle peaks become visible, high and narrow in the now clear sky. An interesting challenge perhaps, but one you do not have time for currently. After other hours worth of the boggy terrain, it falls away to form a shallow lake filled with clumps of pale barked trees resting on their thick roots with extend a full 5ft out of the water, spreading to the sides to form slanted platforms. The water is surprisingly clear and you can see the bottom a couple of feet below, as well as some lazy fish, none large than your open hand.<br><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; The crossbow has no bolts, but if you find some you could use it. However, it is a small hand crossbow, thus deals 1d3 damage and you would take a -2 to attack rolls with it.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>26-07-2011, 17:22:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi looks at the lake, and smiles suddenly.&nbsp; "Vinny, how would you like to rest out there on the lake?&nbsp; Those trees make for nice, defensible places, just big enough for a person or two."<br><br>She stretches, her joints moving painfully.&nbsp; "I could use the rest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>27-07-2011, 23:40:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>"I would dare say so, m'dear!&nbsp; You've taken more of a beating today than most people experience in a lifetime.&nbsp; If it would ease your weariness, then let us stop for a time."<br><br>Vinny couldn't help but look somewhat ashamed, though he did his best to hide it.&nbsp; "No matter how much I may try to help folks, I'm afraid my talents have never been very well suited for it.&nbsp; I just wish I could do more to help," he said, looking helplessly at the woman's wounds and bruises.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 02:48:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Careful to avoid the water, as clear as it may be, you make your way onto the dry platforms formed by the spreading roots. The trees bear a small orange fruit, half the size of Kasumi’s clenched fist. The water too promises to be cool and refreshing, dotted with some of the small, dark green leaves the trees shed sparingly. A short distance away a log floats aimlessly in the water, and some of the smaller fish swim nimbly between the tangled mass of the roots just below the surface.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 03:01:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny settles up against the tangled roots and, remembering something, begins rummaging through his pack for something.&nbsp; He lifts one of the small potions scavenged from the wreckage earlier from a padded pocket, giving it the once over.&nbsp; It was clear he had little alchemical experience, but perhaps...<br><br>The old man uncorked the bottle and dipped the very tip of his finger into it, just enough to coat it thoroughly, then touched a sample of the liquid to his tongue experimentally.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Sampling from the Container]</strong><br><strong>[Knowledge: Arcana] 20+4= 24</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30291)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 04:29:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 7 PP<br><br>Kasumi smiles at Vinny's obvious worry.&nbsp; She shrugs.&nbsp; "I'm a fast healer.<br><br>Settling down to rest, she frowns in thought.&nbsp; "Speaking of fast healing, my master had an ability... he would sometimes heal in a few seconds, from wounds that would kill another. I've been puzzling out how he did it... so far no luck, but I'll keep on trying."<br><br>This said, her breathing steadies, and she falls fast asleep.<br><br>Nimble climbs out of her hair, and climbs the tree trunk to keep watch.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 04:55:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Abruptly out of the of the nearest tree trunk a humanoid with plant like qualities materializes. Indeed, its brown flesh appears to be made from wood, with strips of bark for fingers, toes and hair and carved facial features. In one hand he holds a simply constructed club and in the other a flat, round shield. The newcomer does not speak, merely raising it weapon threateningly, its movement unimpeded the tough nature of its flesh.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: No surprise round. Its going to act on an initiative of 14.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 06:10:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny barely managed to get the cork back on the bottle before the spritely creature emerged from its holding, spurring him to his feet with a choked-off yelp of surprise.&nbsp; He took a step backwards, thinking quickly and procuring a bottle of alchemist's fire from his pouch.&nbsp; He held the little bottle aloft, the amber liquid within glowing with an alchemical flame just waiting to be unleashed.&nbsp; He doubted the little thing could understand a word he said, but the intention was clear.<br><br>"We wish you no harm, friend," he said quickly, his free hand empty and held up in a gesture of peace.&nbsp; The old man glanced around the area, at the gnarled bark upon which they stood.&nbsp; "Your home?&nbsp; We mean you no trespass!"&nbsp; But he jerked the bottle forward once more, his gaze hardening along with his voice.&nbsp; "Allow us to leave, and no harm shall befall you or your tree!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Intimidate to Change Behavior] 28</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30297)<br><strong>[Initiative] 10</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30298)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 06:40:41</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 7 (6?) PP<br>Kasumi, heart racing as the creature steps out of the tree she's trying to sleep next to, tumbles away, and moves to regain her feet.&nbsp; She says to the creature.&nbsp; "Please do not be alarmed.&nbsp; We mean no harm."<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative 21 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30295)<br>If she is at least 5 feet away when he emerges, Kasumi takes a move action to rise, then creates a Force Shield.<br><br>If she is within 5 feet, she tumbles away, then takes her feet, two move actions ending her round.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 14:01:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi tumbles away from this new creature as it raises its club, but before it can take a swing at the martial artist, Vinny draws its attention with the flask of alchemical fire. It does not understand the words spoken by the priest, but senses the nature of his flask and sees and dark intention behind it. With one great leap he positions himself in melee with the priest, bringing his club down onto Vinny shoulder.<br><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; 7 damage, but DR applies since it’s bludgeoning but not magic.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 18:35:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 40/45 HP ; AC 17<br>Initiative 10<br><hr><br>Vinny stumbled backwards beneath the blow, seeming pained more by his failure to ward the creature off than by the force of the strike.&nbsp; The flask is slipped back into his robes, and it becomes apparent that he never planned on using it to begin with.<br><br>"Clearly we chose the wrong tree to rest on!" he exclaimed with grim amusement.&nbsp; "Kasumi, I have no wish to slay a creature in defense of its own house.&nbsp; If I can lead it away, another innocent need not fall."<br><br>He wiped a hand across his brow, collecting a droplet of condensation, and lashed out at the wooden figure with a single finger.&nbsp; A jet black ray explodes from the tip, impacting dead center with the ornery thing.&nbsp; Heedless of attacks raining down against him, Vinny moves to get away from the platform of roots and vines.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Talking on Kasumi's Turn]</strong><br><strong>[Ranged Touch Attack] Natural 20+5= 25</strong><br><strong>DC 18 Fortitude or become Exhausted, Success means Fatigued instead</strong><br><strong>Full 30ft movement away, accepting AoO.</strong><br></div></div><br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 22:48:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC (23 vrs Tree thing)<br>- 6 PP<br><br>Kasumi frowns, not wishing to retreat from so obviously hostile a foe, especially not into water.&nbsp; She takes a moment to look at the creature, before summoning an astral skin, smoothing and streamlining her own form.&nbsp; As she does so, Nimble leaps out of the tree onto her shoulder.<br><br>Then, when she dives into the water, she moves like a shark, swiftly swimming without difficulty.&nbsp; She reaches Vinny after a moment, and prepares to pull him towards the shore.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Using 'Skin of the Construct' to gain 4 temp hp and a 30 swim speed, then moving to Vinny and towing him towards the shore.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 13:34:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi prepares herself for the water, allowing the energy held in the reserve of the mind to flow free and create a second skin more suited for swimming. As Vinny puts away the flask of fire, the creature’s club falls down once again, further damaging his already wounded shoulder. The plant creature attempt to hit yet again, but knowing how it will attack this time the priest is easily able to dodge the attack despite his age and swiftly retreats whilst the club is still entangled with the floor of the platform. <br>&nbsp; Reaching the edge he casts a single spell to ensure that the creature will not peruse them. Aiming is hard as he needs to cast the spell just before he falls off the edge, but in a moment of true marksmanship his shot finds its mark dead centre. Made for creatures of softer flesh the magic is partially resisted, but does its job of slowing the target down. With both “intruders” now in the water, the plant creature steps back into the tree trunk it came from.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Because you fled I’m only giving you 200XP for that encounter.<br><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; 9 damage from the club strike, before damage reduction.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 15:43:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi pulls Vinny swiftly too the shoreline, then sags down upon the bank.&nbsp; "Every thing seems determined to protect it's home.&nbsp; Too bad it didn't feel like sharing."<br><br>She looks around.&nbsp; "If we're not attacked here in the next five minutes, I'm going to rest."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 19:07:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny coughs up a bit of water, soaked and somewhat embarrassed but clearly glad to find that they were no longer being pursued.&nbsp; As Kasumi looks about their surroundings, the old man presses a hand to his chest until the bruises from the creature's cudgel fade away.<br><br>"This place certainly wouldn't have been my first choice for a vacation, that's fer darn sure," Vinny said, looking a bit sheepish.&nbsp; "But I've no intention of making the indigenous people here our enemy just for a bit of comfort." <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Assuming we're out of combat, healing to full.]</strong><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 19:23:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Evidently the creature is appeased by your retreat as you are not attack on the bank of the clear watered lake. Kasumi concentrates to replenish her mental cache, least they run into more hostile creatures today, and Vinny holds his hand to the wounded area, likewise focusing on something.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 19:43:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br>About two hours later, Kasumi sits up, looking a bit better.&nbsp; She glances about, before looking over at Vinny, who looks none the worse for wear.&nbsp; <br><br>"Healed already?&nbsp; That's a nice trick."<br><br>She breathes deeply and slowly for a minute, regaining her mental focus, then she sighs.&nbsp; "Too bad I can't accomplish the same, yet.&nbsp; Still, perhaps we should move on."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 20:01:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>Vinny laughs bitterly.&nbsp; "A selfish one at that.&nbsp; Would that I could heal others in this way, I may have staved off many a tragedy in my time."<br><br>But he is quick to regain his composure, letting the moment drift away without fuss.&nbsp; "You're right, m'dear.&nbsp; The sooner we find some semblance of civilization, the sooner we can get your nicks looked at properly."&nbsp; He glances out over the water, frowning.&nbsp; "What a place this must be, that even the land has learned to defend itself from others."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 20:14:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UarIhLsZ4Lo/TZiBWR0fC8I/AAAAAAAAEGg/Ekn2vHL_hnE/s1600/Ikki+Tousen+Kanu+Unchou+Venus+Porcelain+Statue.jpg)</div>Kasumi smiles. "Well, we can defend ourselves as well.&nbsp; Let's keep on moving south, for lack of a better choice."<br><br>Saying this, Kasumi stands, then pauses.&nbsp; She looks at the lake speculatively.&nbsp; "Well, a few more minutes won't hurt anything." she says, and begins pulling the ties on her pants loose.&nbsp; "I'm going to try to get a bit cleaner.&nbsp; Nothing attacked us last time we were in the water here."<br><br>Moving to the shoreline, turning away from Vinny, she finishes untying her pants, and letting them fall, bends to pick them up, fold them, and place them carefully in a fairly clean spot.&nbsp; Then she straightens, and strides into the water, even as she begins to unwrap her breast bindings.<br><br>Once submerged to her neck, she focuses on grabbing sand from the bottom and trying to scrub some of the stains from the white material.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-07-2011, 20:52:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Emerging a few minutes later, much cleaner, Kasumi leads the way around the Eastern edge of the lake, still moving south.<br><br>She walks silently at first, but soon glances back at her companion.&nbsp; "Vinny, may I ask... what is the source of your power?&nbsp; Is it an arcane study, or does it come from a deity?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>31-07-2011, 02:23:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr><br>As they walked along the shores of the lake, Vinny took the time to enjoy the sight of the sun glinting off the clear water in rippling waves.&nbsp; "Many years of study, m'dear, 'n often ta the detriment of other things in life.&nbsp; I'm afraid there are few gods that would bestow such power, and those that would are far too terrible to fathom."&nbsp; <br><br>His face draws into a smile.&nbsp; "I serve Rao of my own volition, and nothin' more.&nbsp; Even if I'm never likely ta be seen kindly in His eyes, I hope I kin do some good in His name before the end comes to claim me."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>31-07-2011, 03:29:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You head along the east bank of the lake, sighting more clumps of the trees and wondering if all hide such hostile plant creatures. As you near the bog lands the water’s edge becomes covered in reeds and you draw away from the lake, no long able to see what it hides in the crystal clear water. Kasumi’s recently washed feet are already muddy once again when after just 2 minutes of walking you see something has pressed a clump of reeds flat. Peering closer you can make out a still humanoid body; face down in the water, one leg severed above the knee, but there is no blood in the surrounding water. You wonder how it got there, since the gentle breeze would not be enough to push him within 6 inches of the shore, bending several feet worth of reed stalks in the process, and the unfortunate individual certainly died elsewhere. To find answers you must approach the body, and whatever else may be lurking nearby.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>31-07-2011, 20:47:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br>Kasumi motions Vinny to stop, and moves forward cautiously, scanning the area for threats as she approaches the body.<br><br>Nimble, even more cautious, watches and listens as well.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Skill checks</div><div class="spoiler_body">22 listen check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30405)<br>17 spot check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30404)<br>Nimble's 20 listen check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30409)<br>Nimble's 25 spot check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30408)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>31-07-2011, 21:41:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Lacking the specific knowledge of what happens to a dead body in a swamp, Kasumi does not know how long the dull gray corpse has been in the water, but she estimates it has been at least a few days based on the bloat. The leg appears to have been severed off by two different thing. The first was a sharp edge that cut through the upper side until the thigh bone. Then, a much stronger and less subtle force was applied, snapping the bone and ripping through the underside flesh. Around the front of the neck and on the left cheek are inch wide lines of overripe pink flesh somehow preserved.<br>&nbsp; Swiftly, Kasumi scans the unfortunate man’s belt pouches. The dagger, crossbow and leather armour appear to be of mundane quality and the latter two have been damaged significantly by the prolonged exposure to the water. The short spear is however of superior quality, if not magical. Additionally, whilst the bolts are also waterlogged, the martial artist sees 2 silver and 3 cold iron tipped ones. Finally, kept safe in a glass bottle around his belt is a dark greenish lump of some resin. Perching on Kasumi’s shoulder, nimble also spots a glitter in the water 8 feet away. Instantly Kasumi readies her muscles for action, but there is no attack from the dancing sheen of light on the water.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 01:32:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny stopped at Kasumi's gesture, looking on with all the solemnity of a man who has seen far too much death in his time.&nbsp; While she and Nimble scrutinize both the corpse and the surrounding area, he mutters a quiet prayer for the deceased.&nbsp; After a moment he steps forward, close enough to whisper.<br><br>"Can you tell if we are alone, m'dear?&nbsp; I'm afraid my eyes 'n ears ain't what they used to be."&nbsp; He glanced around, then back to the body.&nbsp; "Poor soul.&nbsp; Such a sorry fate.&nbsp; If you kin get me ten minutes 'r so, I may be able to get a few answers out of him.&nbsp; His soul may have departed, but his body may remember something yet."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 05:32:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi points at the gleam in the water.&nbsp; "There's something there, though I have no idea what.&nbsp; I do think that asking a few questions of this fellow might be good though.&nbsp; He's no Goblin, and certainly not a Troll."<br><br>She pulls out the spear, and bottled resin.&nbsp; "Do you think either of these is magical?&nbsp; Other than asking this fellow where he's come from, and how we can get there, you might find out that."<br><br>She looks around, then adds.&nbsp; "And maybe ask what killed him?"<br><br>She examines the crossbow bolts, frowning upon seeing the silver and cold iron, but collecting them.&nbsp; <em>If this man felt such weapons might be necessary, I had better keep these."</em><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 05:42:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>The old man takes the objects carefully, settling down to give them a closer inspection.&nbsp; A faint purple glow passes through the veins of his hands as he attempts to discern what enchantments, if any, might be lingering within the spear and the small bottle.&nbsp; "Afraid I ain't so good at the <em>schools</em> of magic, but maybe I kin find somethin' of worth..."<br><br><br><br>After a time he shook his hand, handing the objects back to Kasumi.&nbsp; "Neither the spear nor the jar seems to contain any magic, by my reckonin'.&nbsp; However," he added, plucking one of the silver bolts from the pile, "This one seems to be more than meets the eye.&nbsp; I suggest savin' it fer a special occasion."<br><br>Vinny knits his brow as he settles over the body, his wizened hands hovering over the deceased man's heart as he begins to concentrate on the spell.&nbsp; "We'll have to be careful with our wording, m'dear.&nbsp; Even <em>I</em> can't call spirits back from their proper places.&nbsp; It's more like talkin' ta memories, 'n fragmented ones at that.&nbsp; But findin' out where he's from would be a start, assumin' we'd be welcome there."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>[Detect Magic: Concentration] 26</strong> (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30438)<br><strong>[Begin Casting: Speak with Dead]</strong><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 17:54:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>When the spell had finished, a great silence fell upon the surrounding air.&nbsp; The eyes of the dead man opened to the sky, seeing nothing, and his slackened jaw cracked with the effort of movement.&nbsp; From its bloated throat droned a gargling voice, little more than the words of a doll whose strings had been cut.<br><br><em>"Ask what you will o' the dead."</em><br><br>Vinny paused uncomfortably, not quite willing to meet Kasumi's eyes.&nbsp; "Where is the place you hailed from?"<br><br>The corpse was silent, then: <em>"I came from the cave of Utva, the Troll Stalker."</em><br><br>The old man deliberated with himself for a moment.&nbsp; "Tell me: What are the factions of this land?"<br><br>This time the answer came quicker.&nbsp; <em>The Hill Fort.&nbsp; The forests hide the elven folk.&nbsp; In ruined ship do the goblins dwell.&nbsp; Beneath the island lurk the dark elves, in caverns black as their skin.&nbsp; Along the Grey Cliffs, the bird folk soar."</em><br><br>Vinny's eyes seemed to light up at that.&nbsp; "So we kin be sure of civilization, at least!&nbsp; A fort, at least, 'n others too.&nbsp; Thank you, friend," he uttered uselessly--he was talking to a corpse, and nothing more.&nbsp; "But, how did you die?"<br><br>The words had barely left him when the dead man responded, his voice rattling out from lips stained purple and red as the magic of the spell drained from his empty veins.&nbsp; <em>"Caught unawares, ambushed by a crab beast."</em><br><br>Vinny looked up sharply, staggering to his feet.&nbsp; "If <em>that</em> isn't reason enough to hurry along, m'dear, I don't know what is!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 18:14:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi nods her agreement.&nbsp; "Too bad we don't know where this 'Hill Fort' is, besides obviously being on a hill.&nbsp; At least we can search the forests for the elves."<br><br>Keeping a careful eye on the shimmer below the surface, she moves them away from the swamp, leading them further around the edge, still headed south.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 19:27:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You continue onwards around the lake, staying away from the water as a precaution against the “crab beast”. Fortunately no such thing ambushes you, or any of creatures for that matter. You skirt the lake and are now face with the choice of continuing south east into the bog lands, due south to the surprisingly straight light brown stones of a cliff expanse or west along the grassland.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Did you leave the sparkly thing in the water alone then?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 19:40:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OOC: looks that way.&nbsp; Vinny was worried about crab beasts, and Kasumi's still injured<br><br>Kasumi points out the cliff face.&nbsp; "Do you think those are the Grey Cliffs?&nbsp; If so, should we chance the hospitality of the bird folk?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 19:55:19</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny stroked his beard thoughtfully.&nbsp; "I've never heard of bird folk before, but I suppose it couldn't hurt to scout the area.&nbsp; Assumin' they're not birds of prey, with <em>us</em> as the prey, we may be welcome there.&nbsp; It's a start, at the very least."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 20:05:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br>Having confirmed a destination, Kasumi heads towards it, looking for a good place to access the cliff as she walks that way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-08-2011, 16:34:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi approaches the cliff face, finding that the rock alternates with smooth expanses between areas of rougher rock in which close clusters of cracks are located that could offer, albeit limited, support as hand and footholds. Looking upwards she sees that every 30-50ft there is a flat ledge, which would serve as resting points should they try and scale the cliff face. Despite these factors however the climb seems like it would be a difficult challenge at this particular spot.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-08-2011, 04:27:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 6 PP<br>Kasumi looks up the cliff appraisingly, then at Vinny. &nbsp;"We may have finally found a safe place to rest, if the bird folk leave us be. Would you care for a ledge, or the top?"<br><br><br>OOC: How high is the cliff face in total?<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>05-08-2011, 07:59:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Deliberating silently for a moment, Vinny makes his decision.&nbsp; "The top.&nbsp; Not only will we have a better vantage point, but I'd prefer not ta be stuck on a ledge should any flyin' critters decide to make dinner of us."&nbsp; He craned his head back, squinting at his own backpack.&nbsp; "I <em>think</em> I have some rope 'n a hook that'll do, but I'm not exactly built fer tossin' things far."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-08-2011, 15:19:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi nods, and detaches the rope found the first day from her rope belt.&nbsp; "I've a little over 70 feet of rope myself.&nbsp; How much have you?"<br><br><br>OOC: still need to know how high the cliff is.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 01:06:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny settled down on the ground for a moment, hoisting the pack off his shoulders and rummaging through it.&nbsp; After a few minutes of hopeless reorganization and obvious embarrassment, he clears his throat.&nbsp; "Ahrm.&nbsp; Well.&nbsp; Ehh, it would appear, m'dear, that I've no rope ta spare afterall," he muttered sheepishly.&nbsp; "Confound it all!&nbsp; A mind's a terrible thing to lose."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 02:11:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi laughs gently, looking at the cliff, assessing it's hight.&nbsp; "It doesn't matter, Vinny.&nbsp; We have enough to reach the first ledge.&nbsp; That will do to start."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 18:41:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.otakuwiki.com/images/e/ef/Kanu.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi moves away from the cliff then, and turning back to face it after a few moments, she aims herself at a place where a ledge lies about 60 feet up the cliff.<br><br>Then she breaks into a run, and after building up speed, leaps into the air.<br><br>As she does so, there is a shimmer, and lovely white feathered, translucent wings spring out of her back.<br><br>Soaring as fast as she can, (not fast). &nbsp;She reaches the ledge, and lands gently. &nbsp;Moments later, the wings fade away again.<br><br>She breathes deeply for a few moments, restoring her inner peace, then takes the rope off her belt again, and begins lowering it for Vinny.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">The running leap is fluff. &nbsp;She uses skin of the construct to gain 6 temp hp and a flight speed of 20, then double moves to the ledge.<br>Then she regains her psychic focus before lowering the rope.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 19:04:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny spat into his hands and rubbed them against each other, taking care to secure both his pack and any loose belongings before taking hold of the rope.&nbsp; He paused for a moment, making sure Kasumi had a good hold on the other end to support him, then began to cautiously haul himself up bit by bit.<br><br>Once hefting himself up over the ledge of the cliff, he gave Kasumi a respectful grin.&nbsp; "A handy trick, m'dear, and a beautiful one!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Taking 20 on my Climb check, for a result of 21.</strong><br></div></div><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 21:52:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With Kasumi’s power of flight giving him a rope to climb up Vinny is easily able to ascend the rock face in less than a quarter of a minute. No birds of any significant size appear, although the round feathered head of a small brown speckled owl does peer over the ledge above, eyes sleepily searching for any food you may possess.<br>&nbsp; Below you, the lake, wet grassland and bog land spread out before you. The hills you climbed down are still visible, but the bushes that mark their top remain hidden, as they are at least three times higher than the tops of this cliff.<br>&nbsp; The ledge itself is about 10 by 10ft, sloping slightly towards the rock face where several holes the size of a double fist are located. In one, a pair of eyes, similar to those of the creature above you, stares challengingly at you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 22:48:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 14 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC (23 vrs Tree thing)<br>- 5 PP<br>Kasumi keeps a wary eye on the holes as she pulls Vinny over the edge.&nbsp; She looks around at the ledge as the old man reaches the top, blushing a bit at his words.&nbsp; She replies, "I love it myself.&nbsp; I only wish I could fly longer, it's so exhilarating!"<br><br>Glancing back at the creature peering at them, she says.&nbsp; "Dispite that creature's possible objection, I think this ledge is fairly safe... large enough to sleep on safely, and easy to defend.&nbsp; We could try for the top from here, though if you like...&nbsp; I think I can make it in another flight or two, but I am running low on energy.&nbsp; It might be better to stay here until I'm feeling better, and perhaps until you can use that wand of yours on me again.&nbsp; What do you think?"<br><br>As she speaks, her eyes come to rest on Vinny's.&nbsp; She seems more relaxed than she's been in some time.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>07-08-2011, 08:14:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny tugged his beard for a moment, then seemed to have an idea.&nbsp; "With a bit of elbow grease and some supplies in this pack o' mine, I should be able to work up a proper disguise fer this here ledge.&nbsp; Enough ta keep us from bein' spotted from afar, either from the ground 'r from the sky.&nbsp; If ya really don't think ya got it in ya fer another flight, I'm not one ta push."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>07-08-2011, 16:44:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi smiles.&nbsp; "That sounds like a plan then.&nbsp; I'll help."<br><br>And so saying, she helps Vinny with his shelter.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>09-08-2011, 09:09:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Taking out the same ornate box that he'd extracted Kasumi's bright red shawl from earlier, Vinny quickly set to work.&nbsp; Little bottles jingled and old blankets rustled in the cool breeze, and with Kasumi's help the work went by all the quicker.&nbsp; With a few clever accessories and some truly inspired arrangement of brown and gray cloth, Vinny had managed to nestle them into a small space that, from the outside, looked like nothing more than an extension of the cliff face.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>Taking 20 on Disguise check, with assistance, for a total of [36]</strong><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>10-08-2011, 17:23:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; Vinny sets about disguising the camp with what little spare bits and bobs he finds. Kasumi also helps, but whilst collectively you possess skills of stealth and deception, applying them to your campsite as oppose to your own person proves difficult. Finally you have some sort of protection against prying eyes, but you are not sure it will be enough.<br>&nbsp; For the first few hours you watch the surrounding cautiously, seeing some birds circle above the marshes and periodically deer like creatures with straight horns approach the lake. A pair bends down to sip the clear water only to suddenly jump away in fright as some giant claw snaps at them. The nimble herbivores manage to evade it and the predator, possible the crab beast mentioned by the unfortunate hunter, quickly returns to the water without revealing more than two large pincers.<br>&nbsp; After a couple of hours you begin to settle down, as there appears to be no major predators on the cliff face, at least by day.<br><br><br>&nbsp; OOC: It’s about 5 hours after midday. How you want to stay in this location?<br><br>&nbsp; Vinny<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; I’m pretty sure you cannot take a 20 on an opposed skill check.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Kasumi<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; Your inertial armour’s diration has expired.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>11-08-2011, 02:23:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi settles down to rest, meditating to regain her inner energy.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Shihong</strong> on <strong>11-08-2011, 11:31:39</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/876/oldmanicon.jpg)</div> - <span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><span style="font-family: arial black;" class="bbc_font">"Old Man" Vinny</span></span><br><em>- Priest of Rao</em><br>- 45/45 HP ; AC 17<br><hr> <br><br>Vinny settles back up against the face of the cliff, staring peacefully through the layers of fabric at the muted landscape beyond.&nbsp; The moment of peace seems to do wonders for his nerves, as the rigors and trials of the day fade away to nothing.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Blast, should have realized as much!&nbsp; Thankfully it doesn't matter so much this time, because the dice gods smiled upon me!<br><strong><br>[Natural 20+14+2 for assist] 36 Disguise (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30650)</strong><br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-08-2011, 00:55:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Having gotten what little sleep you need you nevertheless decide to continue relaxing at your camping spot but stay awake, watching life slow down as the sun sets. Once it has falls away however, the darkness brings forth a new set of creatures, and your camping place becomes less safe as a pair of mandibles poke over the edge of the cliff, followed by a head nearly twice as wide as yours. The insect-like creature either has not seen you or is choosing to ignore you as it places a long narrow leg deftly on the steep rock, clearly in no hurry.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-08-2011, 04:05:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, feeling well hidden by Vinny's blind, takes a moment to renew her personal force field, then whispers to the old man.&nbsp; <em>"Shall we flee, or take the chance it won't notice us?"</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 23:16:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “How would we escape?” the holy man inquires in a whisper, “Our positions makes mobility an issue,” Above the creature continues to stare off into the distance, presumable towards the lake, then suddenly for a split second it disappears, only to immediately flicker back into existence.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 01:34:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div> <strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 26 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC<br>- 10 PP<br>Kasumi nods softly, and continues to watch the creature silently, waiting to see what it will do.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 02:11:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Suddenly the creature flickers again, but this time it does not reaper in its original position, but instead on the ledge 7ft away from you. Up-close you can see it looks like a dark blue insect that initially resembles a scorpion the size of a horse, but quickly this image fades and see it for the mesh of different bugs it is. Its skin is smoother and rises up behind its head, forming a protective shield. Its body resembles a beetle and its larger eyes, each a cluster of many more orbs, resemble neither.<br>&nbsp; A single large claw crashes into Vinny, demonstrating the creature’s impressive strength as the holy man is flung of the ledge with such force that he doesn’t even have a chance to grab the edge. He falls heavily below, raising to his feet and moving back to get a clear view of the monster. “I will try to help you my girl, but my stronger spells are limited in range. Think you can handle yourself up there?” he calls up, his voice concerned.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Roll initiative, creature is acting on 10.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 00:07:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 20 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC (27 vs spider thing)<br>- 9 PP<br>Kasumi shrugs even while concentrating to summon her force shield. &nbsp;"Perhaps another summon? &nbsp;One that can fly or climb?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">21 initiative (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31504)<br>28 concentration check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31503)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 03:39:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; Having removed the unwanted target from the field of battle the insect creature turns on you, but your newly crafted armour deflects all of its attempts, although the red mud on its claws does stain your skin. Adjusting it head it seems the transparent force field, and prepares to attack again, this time taking your new defence into account.<br>&nbsp; From below, Vinny calls up again, “I am afraid they are all rather clumbsy. This thing is a vermin, so I won’t be able to scare it away like I did the troll. I need to increase my reach,” the holy man chants and a discorporate hand appears a few inches above his shoulder. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>15-09-2011, 03:53:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 26 HP from 44 (33 temp)<br>- 26 AC (27 vs spider thing, and 31 vrs AoO)<br>- 8 PP<br>Still concentrating (16) Kasumi manifests a pair of wings again with her 'skin of the construct'.&nbsp; Perhaps because of her last use of the power, the glow of energy around her skin is stronger than her previpus attempts. (5 temp hp)<br><br>She then flys off the cliff and downward away from the creature, and the wall.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-09-2011, 21:32:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi floats up into the air, too nimble to fall prey to one of the creature’s claw swipes. The martial artist had correctly surmised that her opponent lacks the ability to fly, however she underestimated the limits of its flicker ability. Again the creature teleport, two pincers simultaneously closing in on her from either side as it materializes 10ft above her, falling rapidly towards its prey.<br>&nbsp; Despite lacking her normal finesses she displays when on the ground, Kasumi manages to evade both attacks, but in doing so allows the creatures mouth to lock shut around her ankle, its numerous spindly legs struggle to secure a hold. The stinger also comes into play, but it is knocked aside, the force shield protecting Kasumi’s hands from the venomous tip as she ties to free her leg.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: No damage, but grapple check 18. I think the creature should be able to do so with its bite attack, but I may be wrong.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-09-2011, 05:14:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.illustratedatcs.com/forum/gallery/images/67/1_anime_sm.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 26 HP from 44 (33 temp)<br>- 26 AC (27 vs spider thing)<br>- 8 PP<br><br>Kasumi pushes the spider free with a convulsive effort, desperate not to be forced into the fall.<br><br>She then watches the creature plummet past her, and even attempts to give it a swift kick for good measure. &nbsp;The spider crashes firmly into the ground below with a wet smack.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">24 opposed grapple check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31658)<br>31659&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2011-09-18 22:07:42&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;AoO as it passes... Hits 13 AC for 1d6 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31659)<br>Then of course, since 60 feet of falling happens in under two seconds, the spider hits the ground for an additional 6d6 damage... which would have really sucked if Kasumi had been underneath it.... as it is, she's trying not to laugh.<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 02:41:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Kasumi strikes the creature in the hardened hide of the cap above its neck. The blow is not powerful enough to damage the creature, but it does break the grip it holds on the martial artist’s leg, causing it to crash down to the ground, 15ft away from Vinny.<br>&nbsp; With the creature suddenly in such close range the holy man has his choice of spells expanded and ignores the floating hand, instead hitting the creature with a dull beam of energy that weakens its muscles. Between this and the damage suffered by the fall, severe but still short of fatal, the creature decides it has had enough and flickers again, only this time it does not reappear. “Allas, it seems the wildlife here does not like us being here,” Vinny notes, concentrating on something.<br><br><br>&nbsp; OOC: I think it would be a 50ft fall, since you mentioned moving down. Doesn't matter much though. In any case you each get 600 XP.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 04:40:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi sighs.&nbsp; "Perhaps not.&nbsp; Still, we should try to finish regaining our strength.&nbsp; Can you try that wand on me again now?"<br><br>So saying, she dives, and lands next to the old man.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 11:57:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; "How badly are you hurt?" Vinny inquires with concern, mistaking the red mud on your chest and limbs for blood. “I am afraid you will still need to wait a bit. The magic of that thing is funny, and it won’t realign for another 7 hours. But where should we rest until then? Seems to me this cliff was already taken after all,”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 13:01:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrugs.&nbsp; "On the contrary.&nbsp; The cliff seems the most logical spot now.&nbsp; Spiders are solitary as far as I've seen, and one that size must be the major predator around this area.&nbsp; Having shown it that we are not prey, we'll likely be safe enough. Let's return to the ledge, and your excelent camouflage job.&nbsp; At least for the next 7 hours."<br><br>(If Vinny agrees, Kasumi will spend a moment to regain her focus, then spend another PP and fly back up to the ledge, again letting down the rope for him.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 18:10:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “You might be right there, if the creature is smart enough to learn from past failures,” Vinny agrees, allowing you to fly back up and lower the rope down for him. You readjust the hidden campsite to account done by the creature’s attack, and sure enough you are not disturbed the creature, resting peacefully until the early sun begins to rise above the land.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 23:23:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Once again, Kasumi waits until Vinny has rested before resting herself for a short couple of hours.&nbsp; She's looking more healthy, but she still shows signs of rough handling.&nbsp; "Vinny, I could still use some healing this morning, if you could try your wand?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 23:52:38</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Vinny sits motionless against the wall and if he ever sleeps, he does so with his eyes open and unblinking , clenched hands indicative of some meditation pose. In the morning he seems better, as if he had fully recovered from his fall. As soon as the seven hours are up the holy man pulls out the wand of healing and taps it once, twice, then swears. “Ahem...it appears in my old age I am losing touch with these things. I cannot for the life of me get it to work. So, do you still want to continue, or stay here?”<br><br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Its times like this I am glad the dice roller cannot be judged, because strange co-incidences are always hard to accept.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 00:11:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi sighs.&nbsp; "Just as well I suppose. We can stay a few more hours, then move on."<br><br>Kasumi lays down then to catch her daily two hour power nap, while Nimble watches concealed nearby.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 03:05:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You fall asleep seen, still feeling the throbbing injuries of the goblin’s blades and the wolf’s fangs. You must have slept for longer than you intended, Vinny certainly does not wake you. You open your eyes, then sit up with a jolt, confused as it appears to be night again already. Also, the ground feels different. You try to stand but swiftly lose your balance and fall back to the ground: your right wrist has been bound to your left ankle with a chain of golden links.<br>&nbsp; Confusion is replaced with fear as you look around. Vinny is gone, and with him so if the cliff side. You are in a large cavern lit sparingly with half a dozen torches. The atmosphere feels muted, but you do hear the trickle of water, and the smell of what happens to live things that spend too much time in it. Looking around you see the body of water is barely 5 feet behind: a vast underground lake, easily 40ft wide, and the cavern itself could be just as tall, and three times as long. At the edge of the water near you a pale shape looms just below the surface, but your eyes are not yet accustomed to the gloom and all you can make out is a fish shaped creature, thick enough to be a man but too long.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-09-2011, 04:23:32</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/5/5/4/8/8/webimg/331317634_tp.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 32 HP from 44<br>- 26 AC (27 vs spider thing)<br>- 8 PP<br>Kasumi looks cautiously around for other possible threats, and reaches out for her link with her Psycrystal, thinking. <em>"Nimble?&nbsp; Can you hear me?"</em><br><br>As she does, she checks the length of the golden chain, to see if normal movement will be possible.<br><br>Nimble instantly replies back.&nbsp; <em>"Yes!&nbsp; You were just grabbed by that giant phasing spider thing from before!&nbsp; I sense you are inside the cliff somewhere... maybe a cave?"</em><br><br>Kasumi mentally replies.&nbsp; <em>Yes a cave.&nbsp; Help Vinny find the cliff top... take a string or something to the top of the cliff so he can get back up, or help him down... then help him find help.&nbsp; I don't think my captor intends to kill me right away... I've been chained."</em><br><br>Nimble simply responds with a positive emotion before the little crystal begins talking outloud to Vinny, telling the old man Kasumi's intentions.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>30-09-2011, 00:30:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; As you hold the two way conversation through the cavern wall with the external shard of your mind you test the golden links. Its total length is just over two feet, severely restricting your movement. They are almost pure, making them weak for metal, but it would still require several attempts to reliable break.<br>&nbsp; <strong>“So you awaken,”</strong> the throaty voice of the submerged white form speaks, moments later it is follow by the sound of it pulling himself out of the water. The extra length that disbarred him from being a humanoid does indeed turn out to be a tail, but not that of a fish. The thick tail is covered in leathery hide, and on the top a line malleable fins each an inch in height flank smaller, wider lumps of bone.<br>&nbsp; The form is that of a large, fat lizard, its skin leached white from excess water and no sun, its body barely 3 inches above the ground. Then it tenses, its right angled legs elongating slightly, then changing in shape to allow it to stand upright, revealing its even paler, smooth belly. His jaw, almost three feet in length seems to shrink, its voice becoming more human, but still distinctly not so, “Forgive the precaution. My, friend tells me you fought like it. Which I take to mean you can fight unarmed and can wield magic. I’ve taken care of the former and if I see any of the latter I will break all your fingers, so don’t push your luck,”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-09-2011, 04:05:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi does not rise, but turns on her back facing the creature, her knees pulled inward together, her right arm across her body connected to her left ankle.&nbsp; She looks at her captor cautiously.&nbsp; "I see.&nbsp; It is my friend who is the magic worker.&nbsp; I am merely a dancer, though I know some self defense.&nbsp; My companion has taken to enchanting my martial abilities each day, so that I might better protect him."<br><br>She shakes the chain a bit.&nbsp; "For what purpose am I here?&nbsp; I am not an unreasonable person.&nbsp; Perhaps this chain is unnecessary?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">17 Bluff check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31944)<br>31944&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Noone or Anyone&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2011-09-29 21:00:08&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2011-09-29 21:00:08, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31944)<br>5 Diplomacy check (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31943)<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 01:51:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Water still oozing out, seemingly from his drenched skin itself, the anthropomorphic lizard approaches you with small, awkward steps that gradually stabilize as the transformation continues, until its thick legs are over two feet long, and only slightly more bent than a human. Once he is nearly within grasping distance he takes a turn, walking around you in a wide angle that forces you to turn awkwardly if you wish to keep your eyes on him.<br>&nbsp; “Maybe,” he shrugs aside your explanation, “But I trust my pet more than I trust you. And why should I risk it?” he demands, eyes lingering on the golden chain, and the area of exposed flesh around the metal links. “The chain will not get in the way of what I have planed,” he snaps his heavy jaw shut with enough force for a dull thud to echo through the caverns. He tires of walking the circle at the quarter way mark and once again turns, this time making straight for you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 03:17:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi finds that the more human the creature becomes, the more nervous she starts becoming.&nbsp; The creature is quite obviously male... and she suddenly becomes quite aware of the state of her wardrobe... her breasts, restrained somewhat by her bindings, her bare shoulders and midriff, the loose hakima(pants) she contrives out of strips of red cloth...<br><br>She shakes herself out of the mental inspection, and decides to not to turn to continually follow the creature, but as he begins to approach her dirrectly, she asks again, in a softer tone.&nbsp; "I see.&nbsp; But you have not told me why I am here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 14:52:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The lizard man ignores your words as he takes a step closer, towering over your stooped form until he bends down to place a damp hand on the bare skin of your lower back. His palm is reminiscent of a feline pawn with the skin made soft from wallowing in the water for extended periods of time. This is contrasted by the tense feeling concentrated into the minute areas of your skin directly under his three claws.<br>&nbsp; He lowers his snout, still too long to look at he instead turns it to be parallel to your head, towards the cavern wall, the edge of the lake in his peripheral vision. “They promised me everything. I was to guard the shrine, and I in return I received good food, wine, women and long life. But my food and wine ran out. My harems were not immortal, so they died. Even my own immortality came with and price, and now all I have left is this lake, full of useless gold. But my pet has brought you to me,”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 16:05:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi listens to the lizard man's story with a mixture of horror and dread.&nbsp; <em>I'm not immortal either.</em> She thinks.&nbsp; <em>How long has this creature been here, and will I be here until I die of old age?</em><br><br>She manages not to shrink from his touch as his clawed hand rests lightly on her back, and as he finishes speaking, she murmurs, "I'm sorry.&nbsp; It sounds very lonely."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-10-2011, 16:42:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “It is that. Nothing to talk to but a scorpion with the intelligence of a small child. I’m sick of fish, but I have nothing else to eat. Now however, I find myself with a human companion for the first time in 25 years,” his head turns and the tough, white hide on the top jaws briefly brushing against your cheek. His palm is pressed firmly into the lean muscle of your back, the three claws quivering in anticipation. His other hand reaches for the bindings that cover your breast, slipping between fabric and flesh to carefully pulling them up, over your head.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 15:39:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi tries again not to shudder as the creature tugs at her breast bindings.&nbsp; Tight as they are, he pulls them upward with ease.&nbsp; However as he tries to move them past her arms, she shrugs, her right arm trapping them, unable to be raised connected as it is to her left leg.<br><br>She looks up at him, then, not exactly smiling.&nbsp; "I have almost nothing left.&nbsp; Please don't destroy my last few possesesions.". She blinks sadly at him.&nbsp; "I would not object to... your need, if you simply asked, rather than took."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 03:56:33</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The golden chain stopping him from removing your breast binding and your pleas to spare them cause little hesitation to the lizard creature and his strong arms flex, tearing through the strips of cloth on the second attempt. “I have robes left over from my harems. They are nicer than these,” he explains as he tosses them aside. Now his hands moves down, the tips of the claws gripping your improvised skirt at the hem and tugging slightly, but this time he pauses, “This fabric is nice, but my silk is finer. I do not much care how I get what I want, as long as I get it,” he begins to pull your skirt down, still pondering on whether or not to spare it.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 23:57:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrinks back as his claws tear apart the white bindings, her breasts bouncing freely, her nipples starting to perk up in the cool air.&nbsp; She starts to push herself away from his claws as he tugs the Hakaka, and the loose waistband comes undone in his hand, her hips sliding free as she slides back.<br><br>The he finds strips of cloth that make up the Hakima easy to pull free... far too easy, and Kasumi moves her hips just enough to allow him to remove each piece without damage.&nbsp; In a few moments Kasumi finds herself quite vulnerably naked.<br><br>It takes her a bit of an effort of will not to cover herself with her hands, but she instead just sits up, pulling her knees to her chest and resting her elbows on them.&nbsp; She looks at him, trembling slightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 03:50:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; His task of the undressing you is interrupted momentarily as the lizard man reaches out for firm nipple, rubbing it against the mildly swollen skin of his palm, careful to keep his claws away from the delicate part of your body. He does not acknowledge your aid in removing the Hakima, and when the golden chain gets in the way again he does not hesitate to tear it apart as well, repeating his promise of “My silks will be finer,”<br>&nbsp; Now that you are fully naked he stops a second time to admire your body as you sit in front of him, turning his head in a wide semi circle since he still cannot look straight at you. But the moment does not last. “I cannot fulfil my needs whilst you are in this position and I have no patience to wait any longer,” he says plainly, nudging you back whilst the other hand grips your side, claws making it uncomfortable but not yet painful, placing you back on your hands and knees.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 13:05:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi cries to herself inside as the old man's thoughtfulness is destroyed in a moment, but does not resist the creature.<br><br>She slips on the wet floor as he pushes her roughly into position, her chained wrist being pulled down as her knees are shoved around.&nbsp; Her head smacks roughly to the floor with a thunk, and she winces in pain as she pushes herself back up.&nbsp; Understanding his intention, she rests her head on her left arm on the cold stone, her right still awkwardly dragged back under her.&nbsp; Raising her rear end to her captor, she knows her violation is coming... yet again.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 18:41:44</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The dull thunk of your head against the stone floor causes your captor no concern as he positions you to fulfil his needs. Your raised rear however, provokes another pause from his pursuit of pleasure as he strokes a single cheek with his hand, soft ridges of skin trailed by three minute claws tips. Their movement ends between your legs and the lizard man extends his fingers to prevent damaging this other delicate part of your body.<br>&nbsp; After that precaution he raises his palm into the flesh on either side of your slit, grunting in frustration when he realizes how dry it is. He turns his hand around to rub the area with a single knuckle, moving a little closer to your stomach, searching for the single most sensitive point on the outside of your body. He is not interested in your pleasure; he just wants to bring you into the necessary state of arousal to enter you. “Are you a maiden?” he inquires in an unsure tone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 23:21:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, aware of the problem, moves her right, chained hand nimbly between her legs, and concentrating as best as she can, she focuses on her own physical pleasure... a purely mental effort to ignore the lizard man's presense as such while touching her clit lightly.<br><br>She answers the question without elaborating.&nbsp; "No."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 01:00:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The lizard man does not begrudge you the act of touching yourself, opting for this method as it promises to take the least time. “A shame, I would have loved to have broken my fasting with one. It matters not though and I should consider myself lucky. When my pet first told me about you I was worried you would be ugly, but in fact you are very pretty,” To occupy himself while he waits, your captor repeatedly presses his knuckle along the length of your slit, noting the change your actions produce there.<br>&nbsp; With his other hand he impatiently fidgets; groping, prodding and stroking the left side of your back, rear and thigh. After a short while he judges you ready and leans forwards, bracing his bodyweight upon your form with an arm against your shoulder whilst his other stays back to guide his hardened cock inside you. As the head makes gentle contact the moist lips he pauses briefly for the third and final time, before pushing his hips forwards, uttering a small gasp of pleasure as he does.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>11-10-2011, 11:37:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi sighs softly as the lizard man enters her, and as he thrusts, does her best to relax herself to the intrusion, yielding to him physically.&nbsp; She even goes so far as to gasp out loud as he pulls back, and she fondles her clit with her bound hand, moving with the force of him.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 04:03:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; On the first thrust, the lizard man is forced to briefly slowdown, his body tensing as he encounters a slightly resistance that proves painful, or at least uncomfortable. This soon vanishes however and, unable to pace or control himself, your captor throws himself at you repeatedly, enjoying the feeling of a woman’s body, his nailed fingers digging into the flesh your shoulders. His cock feels larger than that of a human, but not by much. More of a problem is his leaning forwards, placing his weight, considerably greater than an adult male, on the front of your frame, which you struggle to bear with only one arm.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 15:03:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi stoically bears the discomfort as best as she can, trying only to reduce the damage to herself.<br><br>Inside she seeths... deep inside.&nbsp; Outside, she gasps with pleasure.&nbsp; "So big!"<br><br>Her struggle to keep her face from being mashed into the stone aside, she thinks to her Psycrsytal.&nbsp; <em>I think this thing will keep me alive.&nbsp; Find help.&nbsp; It's a shapechanger... very strong and dangerous.</em>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 17:36:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The lizard man does not seem to notice your feigned praise, but he does however slow down, his flexing hip muscles and lungs unable to keep up with his determination to reach the peak of physical pleasure. For a moment he stops, but after two gasps of air he resumes, pushing forwards just as his strong arms pull your body back, the scaly hide around his groin rubbing the skin of your rear. Having reach inside you as deep as he can he signs in satisfaction but, not yet finished, continues to enjoy your body at a slower pace.<br>&nbsp; Somewhere nearby through the rocks you feel the presence of Nimble, gaining a brief impression of the crystal’s grim understanding as to why your captor wishes to keep you alive. “Vinny has found the cave above you with the red mud, but it small and does not go down far,” it replies.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 00:15:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi thinks back.&nbsp; <em> doubt Vinny will find and entrance.&nbsp; As far as I can see this place is entered via a water entrance, or teleportation.&nbsp; I suggest he go find help.&nbsp; Keep heading south perhaps, or try that island we saw.</em><br><br>Kasumi is, at least wet enough that his continued actions are not painful, unlike his earlier frantic thrusting, and she simply tries to grind back a bit, moving her finger between her legs in tiny circles over her clit, and imagining a different lover.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 02:39:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; There is a pause, then, <em>“The troll slayer. Vinny says he will seek his help, and if that fails he will head to the island. Should I go with him?”</em><br>&nbsp; The lizard man maintains his current pace, gradually leaning more and more forwards until once again the majority of his weight bears down on your shoulders. As the heat of the act build within him his fingers begin to flex compulsively, as if unsure how to cope with the return of such an intense feeling. He allows them to fall down until his four claws extend past your shoulders, but his two thumb nails still sink into the flesh, the pinprick wounds each drawing a drop of blood on either side at the base of your neck.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 22:27:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi flinches at the pain, her backward thrusts stopping as she thinks to Nimble.&nbsp; <em>No.&nbsp; Tell him you will head south looking for a human or elven group.&nbsp; We don't even know if the 'Troll Slayer' is friendly.&nbsp; Let him know a time to find you each night by the cliff directly above me.&nbsp; That way we can find each other again.&nbsp; And if he manages to rescue me before you find anyone, I'll summon you back.</em><br><br>Nimble passes on Kasumi's message, and moves swiftly away, moving through the undergrowth like a shiny blue spider.&nbsp; It heads south, looking for trails, or any other sign of intelligent, (non-goblinoid) life.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 01:59:04</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Nimble agrees to head south whilst Vinny descends down the cliff to brave the marshes in the east, hoping to find this “Troll Slayer”. Your crystal spider sets off in the opposite direction to the top of the cliff, where it soon reports that there is nothing but sand to greet it and so it may take a while to locate civilization. <br>&nbsp; Beneath the rocks the lizard man pulls himself back up, the softer palms once again becoming what presses against your shoulder. He twitches in annoyance as sees the damage done to your skin, a minor imperfection of the smooth surface beauty of you body. Rediscovering his vitality he once again speeds up, his recklessness suggesting it is all beginning to come towards a close.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-10-2011, 02:24:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi matches his thrusts with energy, encouraging his release.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 03:28:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Your efforts pay off as soon your attacker thrusts forwards but never withdraws. Instead, you feel the part of him inside you throbbing as his seed is released inside you with one final breathless gasp of pleasure, the sound almost delirious with joy. His hunger sated the lizard creature detached from you to lie down on the rocky floor next to the lake.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 03:56:14</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi turns over to lie next to him, her back against the cool stone, she shivers for a moment as the sweat dries.<br><br>"I hope that was satisfying for you, after such a long time?" she asks in a pleasant soft voice.&nbsp; Inside she is still feeling nearly ill, but years of discipline in ignoring such things pay off now.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 04:33:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “It was so. You are far better than any of the girls I was given. Are you trained to...please a man?” he asks, reaching out to wipe the sweat from your breasts with the back of his hand. He briefly uses his knuckles to rub your nipples, but his appetite is not yet back and he quickly loses interest in the activity. After a while he stands up, “Come, I will take you to my island. We will need to swim, but I can carry you,” he reaches down to wrap both hands across your stomach and pulls you up, gripping you tightly in a hug from behind, the golden chain clinking softly as he does.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 10:17:31</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi gasps as he lifts her easily, and answers.&nbsp; "You could say that. I can not swim however."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>10-11-2011, 18:24:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You hear the lizard creature snap his jaws with a dull thud and then you are roughly hosted up, your feet dangling several inches above the ground, your bare rear pressed against the softer, banded skin of his stomach. “I can swim,” he assures you, taking short, backward steps towards the water. Once on the edge he allows himself to simply fall into the water, apparently immune to shock of cold that rushes to envelope your skin before burrowing deeper. Seconds later you surface, the lizard creature remaining just below, using his powerful tail to propel the two of you forwards.<br>&nbsp; His control of his swimming is far from perfect and you occasionally have to hold your breath as you are dragged below the surface, but never for more than a few second. Soon you arrive on an island in the middle of the underground lake. The place is clearly a shrine, or at least was, with three statues of humanoid figures sporting animalistic features and five more lying shattered on the ground. Mixed amongst the fragmented stone shards are numerous gold coins and the occasional lesser gem. Ahead of you is a cave with a wooden door, in front of which lies a second golden chain. The lizard creature gentle places you down next to a fallen statue and walks towards the door, kicking the chain aside as he does.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 10:10:15</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shivers as she is lifted from the water, and gasps with relief.&nbsp; Looking around at the island, she asks, "May I have something to wear?"<br><br>Even as she asks, she looks around carefully, trying to understand the cave's size and shape, and where the cave door might lead.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 14:49:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “I was just going to get them,” the lizard creature calls back, moving the door to the side and entering the unlit area behind it. It does not appear to be any bigger than a large tent, but it is hard to tell. Moments later he returns, carrying a fistful of coloured silk in each hand. He uses the blue one to dry your skin and as he presses the soft fabric into your face you can feel the scent of incense herbs that cling to the robes. Once your skin is dry and your hair has been rung until it is merely damp the lizard creature throws aside the two wet of silk and removes a fish bones from his teeth and attempts to open the golden chain at your ankle.<br>&nbsp; The first attempt result in a snapped bone and a grunt that sounds like a curse, but after another minute of fiddling around with a second one the lock opens. He leaves the chain dangling from your wrist and begins to dress you with the green silk. The diaphanous robes are that of a court dancer, the top secured by tightening a cord when the silk hangs just below your shoulders and leaves them as well as your arms and belly exposed. The lower part of the outfit merely hangs from your hips, and descends only a foot, leaving the rest of your legs bare. Even the flesh they do cover they do not conceal, leaving the viewer with little to imagination as to the shape of your breasts or the length of stubble above your sex. Now that you are dressed the lizard man tugs at your arms, trying to pull both behind your back, evidently planning to chain them that way.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 14:53:10</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi let's him pull her arms, more than willing to have the chain in that configuration.&nbsp; She glances down at the outfit as he locks the chain again. "I think there are some layers missing from this outfit." she says in a mild, conversational tone.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-11-2011, 15:05:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “It’s what they all wore, they weren’t given anything else,” he shrugs and sure enough the blue silks do seem to be equally revealing. “You look very nice in it,” the back of his hand brushes against the length of your body, two pieces of silk and the exposed skin between them. “But, if you are to be mine I need to know things. No more vague answers, where did you learn to please a man and what else did you learn?”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 10:48:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				She answers after a moment's consideration.&nbsp; "I learned that from my Master.&nbsp; He would not teach me without... pursuasion.&nbsp; Other than learning to please men, my master taught me a form of dance and tumbling.&nbsp; I also learned to sculpt."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 19:04:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The lizard creature jerks his head to the side as you speak as if uninterested, but then he stands back. “Show me how you can dance, see if you can in those,” he gestures. At first you wonder if he means your green silk, but then you see he is in fact pointing at the chains: evidently he does not plan on removing them anytime soon.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>13-11-2011, 19:21:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi frowns.&nbsp; "Not well, actually... there are usually many hand and arm movements." <br><br>However, she stands carefully, and with careful, slow, and very graceful movements, does a breathing kata from her school's crane technique, foot movements and legs lifted one at a time, knee bent, in perfect balance, like a bird walking.&nbsp; (She skips the kicks)<br><br>After a minute, she stops, and sighs.&nbsp; "I am afraid I'm still wounded, and quite tired.&nbsp; I'm sorry I can't do better."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 04:09:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The lizard man watches you curiously as you “dance”, merely nodding when you end with your apology. He slowly walks away, towards the lake edge. “You dance differently,” is all he says, before diving into the water with a moderate splash. Minutes later he returns, a small fish, thin and less than a foot in length, clutched delicately in his oversized white jaws. Dropping his prey into a hand he passes it to you, “Are you hungry? I hope this will do for you,” he inquires as moves away, watching you closely.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 13:38:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi looks at the uncooked fish without revulsion.&nbsp; "I doubt you have any rice, but if you had some seaweed, this might be fairly tasty."<br><br>Looking around, she looks to see if anything remotely useable to debone or cut the fish is available around. "Do you have a small knife or even a small pair of sharpened sticks?&nbsp; About this long?" She guestures with her hands.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 14:46:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Seaweed?” the lizard creature asks in confusion, “Not in this water. I hope the fish alone will be enough for you,” he repeats. Your second request however is received more enthusiastically, as he bends over, supporting himself with one hand on a pillar whilst the other rummages through a pile of gold coins. After half a minute he stands up with a gold knife in his hand which he triumphantly hands over to you.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 07:11:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Her hands bound behind her, Kasumi takes the knife carefully, then looking sideways over her right shoulder, twisting her left arm behind her back, her right hand gripping the blade, she kneels next to the fish.&nbsp; With one hand, taking her time, she uses the knife to carefully skin and bone the fish, then, still kneeling, she bends over, and eats the raw flesh, her lips touching the stone floor, licking carefully around her mouth when she finishes.&nbsp; <br><br>She backs over to the lizard man, looking over her shoulder to hand him back the golden knife.<br><br>She then looks around.&nbsp; "Where shall I sleep?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 11:13:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The humiliating manner in which you must eat is of no interest to the lizard creature, who waits for you to finish and then leads you into the place behind the wooden door. Once you are both inside he closes it behind you, bolting it shut with 3 sticks, a fourth remaining slot left empty. The room is about 10ft by 10ft, and the walls fall back in places to form shelves on the back and left side. On these you see numerous jars, a dull yellow hue with cracked, illegible writing on the front.<br>&nbsp; The floor is hard rock, just like anywhere else. It is here that the creature lies down, balancing on his side with some difficulty. "Lie down here," your captor instructs you, indicating his belly.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: The chain was still on you when you ate the fish, but I assume you could slip your legs through your arms so that the latter is on the front. It would make eating awkward, but possible.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 11:33:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>I forgot about the chains behind her back for a minute.&nbsp; I will redo the last post, as Kasumi would not want to reveal that sort of flexibility.</em><br><br>Clumsily, Kasumi knees down and tries to lie upon the lizardman, her arms still trapped behind her by the golden chain.&nbsp; She sighs, uncomfortable in the intimate position, but tries not to shift, and focuses on her mediation, willing her injured body to heal.&nbsp; After a few minutes, she whispers.&nbsp; "What is your name?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>19-11-2011, 16:52:20</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You can feel the damp skin of lizard creature’s belly through your thin silk garbs. Your captor lays a short arm across your chest, initially pulling your body gently towards his, but the effort soon subsides. You ask your question, but there is only silence. You realise you cannot even hear him draw breath, only feel his stomach swell and settle. Then in a slow, drawn-out voice, “Ramasu,” after a pause, “Yours?”, but you have no if he is still awake to hear it. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-11-2011, 17:56:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi." she says very softly, before she controls her breathing.&nbsp; It takes a few minutes, but finally she clears her mind enough to sleep... lightly.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 01:46:47</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Your body, still baring a testament to the wounds you suffered in your fight against the goblins and spider creature, is grateful for a chance to rest and you quickly fall into a deep, healing sleep. Your dreams are troubled, and you toss and turn. Sometime later in what you assume to be the morning you are awoken by your captor’s hand, clumsily seeking your most sensitive spot as his appetite for you has returned during the night. Rolling you onto your stomach he splays your legs, his hardening member rubbing against your left thigh as he twitches in the anticipation of entering you.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: I’m guessing you will want to skip most of the details of this scene as it will be pretty similar to the one last night.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 03:53:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				OOC: correct.&nbsp; In point of fact, I've been waiting for him to actually leave for more than 2 seconds, so that Kasumi has a chance to make a break for it.&nbsp; She's also waiting to heal, and hoping for (though not expecting) rescue.<br><br>Kasumi sighs.&nbsp; With her hands chained behind her back, she tries but fails to move herself into position for him, rocking she tries to roll over so she can raise her knees at least.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 13:53:46</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With his hunger once again sated, Ramasu lies back down next to you, breathing deeply and contently. After a brief rest the lizard creature stands up and unbolts the door to lead you outside, sitting you down on a broken statue as he once again heads into the water. With a single splash you are alone, but you remember how swift his hunting was the last time and sure enough he soon returns with a fish clutched delicately in his jaw.<br>&nbsp; Having seen the performance you require to eat last night he picks up the golden knife himself and sits next to you. His body steadily becomes more human, his jaw vanishing back into with face and his arms elongating to replace the lost mass. The change however proceeds far past what you have seen so far, until he is a pale skinned man with ragged hair and beard and brown eyes, the colour of the iris scarcely visible, wedge between black and white. “I haven’t been able to take this form for quite a while,” Ramasu notes in a bemused voice, a slight accent causing him to raise his pitch whenever he speaks a vowel. “Here,” he reaches towards your mouth with a slice of fish.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 19:26:05</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/1/2/5/5/4/8/8/webimg/331317634_tp.jpg)</div>&nbsp;<strong>Kasumi</strong><br><em>Path of Light - Martial Artist</em><br>- 32 HP from 44<br>- 19 AC<br>- 11 PP<br><br>Somewhat renewed by sleep, Kasumi allows herself to be fed, and she looks over the man, interested, if a bit more worried now.&nbsp; "Are you human then?&nbsp; I mean, were you born able to change your form?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-11-2011, 03:13:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “No,” Ramasu says immediately, as he continues to feed you, “No I was not. I was born a human, just like you. When I volunteered, I would not have if I had known what it would be like, I was turned into this creature by our priests to make me better suited for my task. It was a long ritual, and between the waves of the opiate it felt like my bones were being pulled out and replaced. After a few years, Shekuran knows how many days, I just couldn’t take my human form, because I was living like a beast, but now I can. I hope my form did not scare you,” offering you the last piece of the fish, he stands up to look you in the eyes, his naked masculinity now all the more noticeable for his human visage. "Where are you from, Kashakumi? What is it like there?" his face betraying the eagerness with which he awaits your reply.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 00:15:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Your captor talks to you at length, asking you much about your life. He does not begrudge the short answers you give him, filling in the silence with extended accounts of his own experiences. You learn that his people had lived in the desert behind the cliffs, farming what they could on the banks of sluggish river. Droughts where common, but they became good at using what little land they had for crops and preserving any excess food they had in times of plenty. Ironically enough it was the goblins that ended them.<br>&nbsp; Greedy for their gold the green skinned creatures attacked, and where repelled. However, they used some surprisingly sophisticated tactics like attacking the flank with wolf riders and using smaller units to lure them into ambushes. This fight for his town was, as Ramasu describes, a mortal wound. They won, but lost so many men that they could not keep the natural beasts of the desert at bay, and it was clear they were going to die. That was when the shrine was built, sealed with powerful earthen magic.<br>&nbsp; The topic of his people’s downfall does seems to be Ramasu’s favourite story to tell, but he also informs you of the religious significance of the shrine, ashamedly admitting that in the anger of his loneliness he had blasphemously toppled the statues of the minor gods, leaving only the three Sky Emperors standing. He also accounts of his peoples heroes. Leratii, the first hero who slew a scorpion monster and used its blood to consecrate the ritual room of the temple he has built. Imakuten the cunning, a warrior priest who hunted many dangerous creatures, disappeared one night to hunt a dawn stalker and never returned. Amirada, a high priest who saved them all from a plague by sacrificing his life in a ritual spell of cleansing.<br>&nbsp; Not needing to do much you heal on your second night, but for the first three days this means little as your captor barely lets you out of his sight. He is a loner by nature however and after four days of talking his need for companionship becomes simpler, focusing purely on the carnal aspects of what you can provide for him. He spends more time wallowing the in the waters of the lake, only joining you later behind the locked room at the centre of the island shrine. Having no need for your glowing bracelet, Ramasu tosses it into a piles of gold and gems.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 13:35:34</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				(I wasn't aware that he was aware that I had any magical items.&nbsp; That was sort of the purpose behind the headband of disguise.)
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 15:59:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; OOC: Fair point. I rolled to see what magical items he felt on you and removed and got your silver bracelet, so that’s the only missing magical item. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-12-2011, 12:29:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				It feels as if this is going to be a one on one RP for a long time to come, if not permanently... and honestly, that wasn't what I had in mind.<br><br>If possible, I'd really rather join one of the other groups, and if that's not possible in your GMing opinion, I'd like to bow out until it is possible.<br><br>Thanks for putting up with me so long.[/orange]
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan and Shihong)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-12-2011, 18:05:24</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				A few days have passed with no rescue in sight, Nimble has not discovered any sign of civilization, and Kasumi decides it is time to escape.<br><br>The next time her captor leaves her alone, Kasumi grabs up her shining armband, then nimbly moves the golden chain binding her wrists in front of her, then summons her most powerful astral construct, this one armed with a powerful looking pickaxe hand.&nbsp; With a few vicious strikes, the chain breaks.&nbsp; Moving quickly then, she summons a second, sharklike astral construct, and slips into the water, and moves through the opening her captor has used as swiftly as possible.<br><br>When he returns, there is no sign of her, or where she has gone.<br><br>Outside, she runs for the forest.
			</dd>
		</dl>
		<div id="footer" class="smalltext">
			
			<span class="smalltext" style="display: inline; visibility: visible; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?action=credits" title="Simple Machines Forum" target="_blank" class="new_win">SMF 2.0.19</a> |
 <a href="https://www.simplemachines.org/about/smf/license.php" title="License" target="_blank" class="new_win">SMF © 2021</a>, <a href="https://www.simplemachines.org" title="Simple Machines" target="_blank" class="new_win">Simple Machines</a>
			</span>
		</div>