Enders Island D&D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)
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				Title: <strong>Enders Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 12:26:13</strong>
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				&nbsp; After a windy night the morning air is a couple degrees milder than yesterday, but will no doubt warm up to it’s more usual temperature as soon as the sun rises from behind the Gray Cliffs. Beyond the earthen walls of the Hill Fort amid the variety of wooden stakes and packed earthen mounds a group of soldiers, their affiliation announced by the turquoise banner attached to a weapon or piece of armour, prepare to go on patrol. They will march west down the grassland to the area of the Cliff Nest to make sure the bird people have not realigned themselves with the dark elves, before entering the foothills of the Grey Cliffs, continuing to the suburbs of the unnamed forest that marks the border of the tamed land on this island.<br>&nbsp; As a peace offering to the fruit farmers a secondary patrol numbering a score is also preparing to head out to inspect the mango and lemon trees for damage and see what can be done about the rise in population of the scamper monkeys.<br>&nbsp; Alongside the soldiers of the Hill Fort, others affiliated with the military fortification also rise with the sun. The halfling Nassi, who had been visiting his sister Captain Rosed, idly bounces pebbles off random stakes, waiting for his sibling to return for a final farewell before he returns to the forest. Others too stand on the earthen wall as they prepare to leave.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 18:09:19</strong>
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				Up at the crack of dawn! He had a busy day ahead of him. A day he had been, perhaps surprisingly, planning for a little bit now. His things were packed the previous day, and he prepared himself a light meal in the comforts of his own home; really, that just amounts to him reheating the vegetable stew he had last night, and scarfing down as much of it as he could.<br><br>Then he was off to his closet to get dressed, and grab his pack and other things. He steps out of his house, and locks it, like usual; hey, he may very well end up coming back, and their's a few personal effects and other things he's leaving behind.&nbsp; he was surprised that he had not been interrupted this morning, nor was their anyone outside to bother him; had he really been that antisocial? Must have. Or perhaps he was just up before anyone that might give a damn.<br><br>Last night, he had left a simple note, outlining why he was leaving, and a terse farewell, in the area that the other spell casters congregated at.<br><br>He heads out towards the gates of the fort, a confident, but slightly impish look on his face. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>28-06-2011, 23:29:45</strong>
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				The night had been one of those regular arguments between Daria and her family. A conflict of interests was the best way to describe it. Daria had aspirations far beyond that of living within the Fort and having to attend to choirs that were left to women, Daria wanted more. Why couldn’t she go and adventure, or even join the daily patrols. She could fight as well as any Male in the Fort but her farther disagreed.<br><br>So many times before Daria had threatened to leave, to find a more adventurous and fulfilling life. She knew little of the island or the outside world. Born in the Fort raised in the Fort, dyeing In the Fort didn’t appeal.<br><br>This morning something was different Daria was still a little ticked off from the night before and early that morning hurriedly collected her things and decided today was the day to leave the Fort behind.<br><br>Stepping from her home she stomped out of the door of her home, all her affects in order she strode towards the main gates of the Fort her face more a look of thunder than the softer more warming smile she sported, still she was annoyed and last night and that annoyance she hopped would fuel her gumption to leave.<br><br>Passing a few people in her strop Daria reached the main gates, no-one had left yet and the gates were still sealed from the night. Impatiently she waited doing her best to bite her tongue at the ludicrous amount of time it took to ready the gates to be opened for the day.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-06-2011, 01:32:20</strong>
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				Redrick's clothing choice was very simple. A green bandanna that was used to keep his oddly gray hair out of his face; Somewhat loose but fitting pantaloons and tunic, leather boots and soft, thin leather gloves which he had personally taken the effort to cut the finger portion off of. Over this he wore a suit of simple leather armor, unadorned in any way, shape or form. And over <em>that</em> a brown leather cloak(<sup>cloak of resistance).</sup><br><br>In his right hand he carried a short spear that looked to be quite expertly crafted, and which also had a simple enchantment on it. He wasn't exactly fond of meleeing, but knew that it could come in handy; if not in battle, then perhaps in a more utilitarian fashion. On his back was his Handy haversack, which contained all of his scrolls, potions, and other items, all neatly sorted.<br><br>Approaching the gate, he saw a woman, dressed as a fighter, waiting around. The gate had yet to be opened, which meant her standing around made sense. Though he was curious... why was she&nbsp; alone? "G'mornin'." He greeted her neutrally, hoping she wasn't going to try to stop him from leaving. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 15:40:05</strong>
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				&nbsp;Daria’s &nbsp;(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v714/melvinch/female-warrior-two-swords.jpg) eyes were a dark brown, almost burning with a furry at the time it took the Guards to do their duty, she just wanted to leave, the day was beginning and she didn’t want to spend her first day outside of the Fort waiting to leave. Trying to relive her irritation she decided to check her gear as she ran her hand through her dark brown hair, she continued her stroked down to her neck checking her necklace was in place. It was an amulet her Grandmother had left her and Daria wore it always. It seemed to make her more hearty and robust and gave her an edge when she was young learning how to handle a Blade.<br><br>Checking her necklace was in place she adjusted her Gloves it fit her hands more comfortably before adjusting her belt. Both her weapons rested at her waist, the handle of the Rapier to her left side showed more signs of wear than that of her Short sword to her right. The Short sword no doubt her offhand and lesser used weapon.<br><br>A Mithril Chain Shirt covered her body, it covered her breasts and help keep them in place through she was never one for armour, agreeing with herself it would be a waste to cover up her good figure. It was a gift she had received from one of the young aspiring blacksmiths, a gesture to woo her perhaps but to Daria it was a free outfit that supplied a function. <br><br>Finishing her inspection she was engaged by a young man. Daria pushed out a low growl from her throat in reply to his pleasantry. “Be a better morning when they get&nbsp; this gate open, if they don’t hurry it up i’ll get in with them and pull the thing open, we’d be screwed if anyone was in a hurry around here.”<br><br>Noticing he was carrying an attire more suited to adventuring than that of a pleasant morning stole Daria probed as to his movements for the morning.<br><br>“Waiting to leave as well?” She intrusively queried. "You don’t look like you will be joining the patrol, you look more like a travelling merchant with that knapsack so that means you’re waiting for an escort?” She continued to probe hoping she could offer as an aid to his journey.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 16:10:58</strong>
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				Yeesh. Somebody's in a bad mood. Couldn't blame her, though, really; he'd just gotten her, and in a few mintues, he'd probably be aggravated, too. He listened to her, and gave a shrug of his shoulders. "No, not a merchant. I'm a spellcaster." If she didn't know hm, then that means she doesn't know just what sort he is; better, he figured, to keep it nebulous, than risk having her accusing him, behind his back or to his face, of being demon-spawn.<br><br>"Going off on a trip. I'll be gone a long while. And you? What has you up at this hour?"&nbsp; His tone of voice, at all times, remains friendly, but in a strangely detached manner. 
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				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>30-06-2011, 23:32:06</strong>
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				Daria shrugged at the robbed mans profession, merchant or spell caster meant little to her. Spell casters spent their time learning spells and reading scrolls, Daria wanted adventure none was to be had spending time reading like most of the magic users at the Fort did.<br><br>“So a trip that requires you to be away for a long time?” Daria inquisitively probes before continuing to question the man. “And where does this trip take you exactly?" &nbsp;Raising an eyebrow she gestures for a reply but quickly continues the conversation leaving little time for the man to reply. “Bah, doesn’t matter where you’re going, you keep that to yourself handsome, tell you what though, im leaving the Fort for a little while and you need someone with you. Looks like im your gal. The wilderness is a harsh place, that Spear and them robes won’t get you far. You need someone of my stature with you.” Daria boastfully flexes as she tries to worm her way into the mans company.<br><br>The conversation had passed the time as the heavy gates started to open up, the sound of wooden pulleys and creaking woodwork breaking the morning silence as the Guards opened the main gate.<br><br>“Looks like that’s our sign to go.” Daria gleefully smiled as she attempts to link arms with the robbed traveller before turning to face the open gate way. “Lead on when you’re ready.” Daria struggling to hold an excited expression back she soon forgets about the mood she was in only moments ago. <br>
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 19:43:28</strong>
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				He wasn't sure if it was arrogance or confidence that fueled the woman's confidence, but she did seem confident, and being with another, especially someone more martially oriented, was definitely a safe plan. "I won't be back to the Fort for quite some time," he'd say, pondering if he'd ever come back. "But I'd be glad for the company andprotection... What's your name?" He'd ask, before immediately saying "You can call me Red."<br><br>The gates opened, and it was with a slight tinge of nervousness that he began to walk out of it, alongside the woman.&nbsp; "Alright. First step along the way is going to be towards the Elves, and their forest community." he's quiet for a moment, before laughing nervously. "Don't suppose you know the way?"&nbsp; 
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				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 20:17:54</strong>
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				“Stay away as long as you need to, im done with this place.” Her tone distant and unattached as Daria dismissed any thought that leaving was a bad idea. It was time to be a little less talk and more action.<br><br>The idea of having to protect him wasn’t something she was keen on, intrigued she hopped this magic user would provide more than just a burden. “Companies always good. Im Daria, no nicknames for me just plain Daria.” Her voice now returning to it’s usual cheery self, helped only because she had gotten her way, something she wasn’t regularly used too.<br><br>Stepping out the feeling of freedom felt different, though the air was no different it felt lighter and cooler and invigorated Daria as the pair stood outside the Fort. Stopped for a moment Daria took the landscape in, she had never really been outside the Fort and the lay as the land looked unusual, especially compared to the view she used to have from above the Fort’s Defences.<br><br>“Elves?” Questioned Daria, before she pondered as to their whereabouts. “Not ringing any significant bells but I would say……. That way?” Her words sounded unsure. She had herd people talking about the various locations around the island but she was never one for geography. Still she doubtfully cast her hand out beaconing to a random direction. Before questioning Red. “Agree?”<br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-07-2011, 21:09:21</strong>
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				&nbsp; As the gates are opened Geren, a soldier on guard duty hurries over, greeting Redrick with a neutral, brief salute before turning his attention to the young man’s partner. “Good morning&nbsp; Dari,” he smiles, using the simple nickname he came up with for her, “Going out for the day?” he inquires, a perfect reminder to both of you as to why you wish to leave this place. Wasting no more time you leave through the half open gates, not bothering to wait for a patrols to scan the surrounding area for the presence of any enemies to ensure it is safe to open the gate the whole way.<br>&nbsp; You head in the general direction of the Forest Camp, passing an irregularly shaped piece of farmland growing some pale green leafy vegetable, then a long stretched of spars grassland that starts to become dotted with small leafed bushes. After about twenty minutes of walking the curve of the land removes the low, sloping earthen walls of Hill Fort from your view, allowing you to finally feel that you have left your old lives behind.<br>&nbsp; Your first contact with outside life goes better than either of you expected, for it is a familiar face from the Hill Fort, but one detached from the settlement’s agenda and hierarchy. Ahead of you is the female singer and wanderer who you have seen briefly from time to time as she travels the island.
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				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 13:27:39</strong>
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				She play a new tune. A tune about exploration and starting a new life. It was a joyful tune without a hint of sadness, but one that was full of of mystery. She had started planning it last night and had been perfecting it for the last hour.<br><br>Deneve sat crosslegged and leaning against the tree in the remains of her makeshift camp. She had already packed her things as she usually did after waking up and eating breakfast so that she could be ready to leave without a moment's thought if she needed to. This close to the hillfort that wouldn't be very likely but you never knew. <br><br>She stopped playing as she saw Redrick, whom she had talked to once or twice and some other woman.<br>"Oh hello." She said as she stood up and curtsied. "I figured you might be going this way after reading your note last night, Redrick. Didn't really expect to bump into you thought." She smiled.
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 16:17:35</strong>
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				"Okay, Daria." He said with a nod of his head, committing the name and the face that belonged to it to memory. <br><br>Well, it seemed like neither of them really knew more than a vague direction to go; still, that didn't matter too much. He was getting away from this place, from the accusatory words and shitty treatment of the other spellcasters. Glumly reflecting on that, and wondering if he would find similar treatment elsewhere, he heard someone using his full name. It snapped him back to reality.<br><br>With a faint smile, he would nod his head towards Deneve. "Greetings, Deneve." He chuckled slightly nervously; honestly, that note, now that he thought about it, was probably pretty childish. "I hope that it doesn't paint me a bigger fool than I am." He comments off handedly about it, before changing the subject. "How're you doing? Off to any place exciting?"
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				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 17:08:26</strong>
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				"I have yet to find a single thing wrong with being a fool" Deneve joked. "At the moment I am going to forest camp to see if anyone has heard rumours about anything interesting. Then if I find these rumours I plan on pursuing them. I fear I might be running out of stories if I don't anything soon." She grinned, she could always invent new stories in the miracolous situation that she would run out of them.<br><br>"And if I don't hear anything I will go to see if the storm brought any interesting wreckage in the coast." Or try to find a quick job but that would be a last resort. She had recently ran out of money again, the reason she had not spent her night inside the fort.
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				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 23:34:15</strong>
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				Walking away from the Fort Daria was glad the guard allowed them to pass with such ease, his childish nickname he had given her was one she hopped Redrick would adopt for her.<br><br>Sometime walking was good, the long grasses that lined the road side seemed to dance In the morning breeze and Daria could do nothing to help herself walking close to the road side to run her hands over the wisps of grass, silently she was content as her and Red headed in some random direction.<br><br>Coming across a traveller Daria recognised her slightly but had never had anything to do with the mysterious traveller. Daria watched as this traveller and Red gone on fairly well almost completely blocking poor Daria from the conversation.<br><br>Continuing to listen Daria hadn’t thought about what lasts nights storm may have washed up though it was usually nothing. The fact they were all heading to the forest camp helped twinge Darias ear as having an extra companion would be useful especially one who actually knew the way.<br><br>“So you know your way around?” Daria abruptly interrupting not wanting to spend another minute out of the conversation. “We were heading that way as well, as you already know ‘Red’ perhaps we could travel together?” &nbsp;A almost needy tone in her voice as Daria had quickly come to terms she didn’t really know the way they should be traveling.<br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>04-07-2011, 23:46:51</strong>
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				"Extra company would be nice, especially since Deneve's had the luxury of leaving the fort on...quite a few occasions, right?" the question was posed to the woman in question, though the first part of his sentence was directed to Daria.<br><br>"Like Daria here said. Heading towards the forest camp, going to poke around there for a bit. Have to make a few inquiries with the spellcaster's there." He looked apprehensively back towards the fort, then over to Deneve. This idea of his might actually turn out into something great.&nbsp; He had actually become a bit nervous about this whole thing, but he's made his bed, as the saying goes, and he's got to lay in it. 
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				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 16:13:58</strong>
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				&nbsp; Agreeing to stick together for the time being you stay a moment longer as Deneve efficiently packs together the few items of her camp before resuming your travels. The grass becomes thicker and more lush, a bright green rather than the dull, near brown shade native to the Fort and surrounding areas. Low, wide branching trees with pale bark become increasingly more common until you finally reach the forest of the elven tribes.<br>&nbsp; From here you have a choice. As is demonstrated by the lack of a border guard, the loose social structure of the locals will make finding them partially a matter of luck; although with a guide it should not take too long. Your other option aside from entering the forest is to follow the beach around it northwards until you reach the Forest Camp’s farms. Such a journey will take you half a day, and it is already around noon.
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				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>05-07-2011, 23:15:10</strong>
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				Waiting for their newest member to pack all of the gear together Daria wondered as to how the two knew each other. She had seen the traveller passing through town but apart from that they had never crossed paths. Daria made a mental note to get to know her two companions as they made their way across the island.<br><br>The day was becoming increasingly successful and until now easy, Daria had set out of the Fort alone and now travelled with two companions, easing the burden on her to watch her back.<br><br>Packing up the mood was quiet and Daria wasn’t content with having to walk to the Forests in silence. As the female wanderer looked to be finishing the collection of her gear Daria piped up and broke the silence.<br><br>“Right…… So you two know each other a bit?..... A lot?.... or?.....” &nbsp;She left her question open for either of the pair to provide an answer before turning to Deneve to introduce herself. “It’s Daria by the way, and you are?” &nbsp;She gently spoke as she held her hand out reaching for Deneve’s bags to give her a hand. “Want me to carry those a little while?” &nbsp;A shy and small smile slowly slid across her face as she was unsure as to how her new companion would take the gesture.<br><br><br>
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				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 11:39:28</strong>
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				Deneve glanced at Redrick before smiling. "A bit only to be trutful. Talked to him once or twice when visiting other spellcasters of the fort."<br>She started to slung her back over her shoulder when Daria offered her hand. "Thank you." She blushed slightly and smiled. "My name is Deneve."<br>-------------<br><br>"Ah, here we have a choice."&nbsp; Deneve said as she breathed in the forest air. "We can either go straight through the forest and hope we happen on the local camp. Its shorter but we might have to wander a bit if they have moved again." Then she pointed towards the ocean.<br>"Or we can take the scenic route and follow the beach. Its a bit longer but the view of better and no getting lost in the forest." She grinned. "If we go that way we should arrive at the camp just before the nightfall."
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				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 18:15:13</strong>
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				"Aye. She has the gift of being able to use magic, like myself, though we vary in how we work it." He gave a shrug of his shoulders, unwilling to divulge what went on when he used his particular form of magic. "So we know each other through that."<br><br>---<br>In all honesty, the quiet does not bother Red; he was prepared to go it alone, and knew that their wouldn't be company then. Things have changed, but still...he's an introvert. he is, socially, a reactive person, rather than active. "I vote for the beach. People or things might have washed up on the shore, what with the recent storm and all.&nbsp; It should also be safer...less wild beasts to worry about." He had no qualms about smiting any such creature with his Eldritch Blast, but he'd rather avoid unnecessary risks; and that's what a fight with animals is. 
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				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>06-07-2011, 23:32:32</strong>
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				“Im happy with the beach as well.” Daria speaking out after Red, his decision removing any uncertainty from hers. “The forest probably a little too dangerous for us, too many unseen threats and the odds of finding Elves in a forest are usually slim. Heading around sounds better.” She took a small momentary pause as Daria realised she had never actually been to the beach, her realisation provoked her response to continue to be more forceful. “The beach definitely, it’s ermmm…. Better for all of us.” She struggled to find a valid reason for then to inevitably travel to the beach, her wanting to see it didn’t feel a good enough reason.<br><br>Marching forward Daria took the lead down the path Deneve pointed out towards the beach, speeding ahead she paused and turned back to her two companions with an excitable grin across her face. “You two coming?” She waved over before turning on her heel to continue her increased pace to see the beach.<br>
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				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 00:11:18</strong>
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				"So the scenic route it is then." Deneve grinned. Before following Daria. As she did she pulled her flute from her belt and began playing. It was one of her easier tunes, and one she had known the longest. It was a reassuring tone, one that promised all would go well.
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				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>07-07-2011, 23:34:27</strong>
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				&nbsp; You head down the beach with the forest on your left, enjoying the brief shade of the occasional lone standing tree. Evidently the forest folk are also interested in what offerings the storm has left on the sand as after just an hour’s walking you see a bunch of elves ahead of you, some of whom bend down to examine something or one lying on the beach at the tide line.<br>&nbsp; As you make towards them however, Deneve notices something resting against a rock partially buried in the sand. Moving over you see it is a large chest, measuring 4 by 2 by 2ft made of a dark wood, evidently very strong given how well it has resisted being scratched whilst in the water. The edges and corners are decorated in wrought iron depicting a variety of typically crest animals worked into a band of runes: honour, service, strength, courage. The lock resembles a stylized sun and seems strong, but given time could be opened by finesse or force.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 00:23:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Reaching the beach Daria took a moment to take in the sights. The smell of the sea is refreshing especially with the cool breeze which blesses shady tree she leans against. Watching the waves for a moment Daria already agrees with herself that leaving the Fort was a good idea if she gets to see travel so freely as this. Continuing to walk down the beach she follows her companions as she listens to Deneve’s musical tale.&nbsp; Off in the distance she spots some Elves as do her allies, watching the Elves as they walk closer. The group are, no doubt scavenging for any spoils left by the storm. <br><br>Spending too much time watching the scenery and enjoying being out Daria doesn’t notice a large chest hidden away, luckily their guide is more vigilant than she and Daria picks up the pace to examine the chest.<br><br>“Finders Keepers right?” Daria openly questions a hint of excitement and wonder in her voice at the groups find. “Looks valuable, Im surprised it managed to get here, think we should open it?” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 00:54:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they moved along the beach, Red paying attention both to the bard's tune and to their surroundings, he spied some elves along the beach, scavenging for goodies.&nbsp; Maybe Tymora is smiling on his group, though, since they're the ones to discover the chest. "It's pretty ornate. I'd be careful about opening it. Their could be some sort of magical trap." He had no real reason to suspect their was, but he'd rather be cautious than risk something bad happening. <br><br>"But, I'd definitely want to see what's inside." He'd say with a nod of his head, casting a glance back towards the elves. Although he doubted it, the object could potentially belong to them, and he allowed himself to entertain the notion that they could end up in some sort of trouble if they went tampering with it. Still, that wasn't a very probable scenario...his attention would turn to the bard, to see what her input was. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 17:18:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve was waving at the group of elves when she noticed the chest. She wasn't sure if the elves had seen them, but no point in having them think they were sneaking on them. When she noticed the chest she put her flute back in its place at her belt and walked over to her find. She poked it slightly with the tip of her boot to see if it would zap her. "Well do you have anything that would detect the said the magic?"<br><br>She cocked her head. "And if you don't, well unless either of you can pick locks I think we have to use force to open it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>08-07-2011, 21:51:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Looking down at the chest Daria examined it best she could from where she was. The chest didn’t look magical or armed with any trap but then again it did look ornate and probably expensive. Such an investment in a chest of it’s stature should merit more than a simple lock.<br><br>“Just try it.” Daria impatiently exclaims. “I can’t pick locks not something I am familiar with, nor is magic. I say we do it the easy way and hit at it until it yields a prize.”<br>Looking around she looks for something to fashion as a instrument to open the chest. With nothing to hand she doesn’t favour using her weapons so opts to offer the group a more primal way of opening the chest if they can’t.<br><br>“It’s against a rock here and doesn’t look too heavy, we could all take a step back and I’ll put a bit of force into it and throw it at the rock. A few attempts we should be in. And if it’s trapped hopefully we will be far enough away to avoid any affects?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 00:33:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				I could blast it with some magic." he muses idly "But it might be too much power, and destroy what's inside." He shrugged his shoulders, attention shifting back towards the other group on the beach. "Suppose it's something they're specifically looking for, though? We could anger them."<br><br>With another shrug of his shoulders, something of a nervous tic, really, he would approach the chest, and stare at the keyhole. If he could, he would attempt to stick the metal tip of his enchanted spear into it, and try to pry it open, hoping that the strength of the enchantment would keep his weapon from breaking. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-07-2011, 02:26:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Daria permits Red half a minute of fiddling around trying to open the lock with his inefficient tool before politely stepping in and unceremoniously lifting the chest only to drop it onto the rock it was previously resting against. She repeats this twice more before the chest bursts open and all of you jump back, but no magic trap is triggered. Inside are 4 sets of the following equipment: a shortspear with barbed hook at the end, a mithril buckler and a suit of leather armour dyed pale turquoise with small fins decorating the elbows.<br>&nbsp; Up along the beach the elves notice you and two of their company break off to jog towards you. “Greetings Deneve,” once pants as soon as you are within ear shot. His companion bows whilst touching his forehead with two fingers, indicating he does not know any of you by name, but wishes you well. “My name is Rafan,” he introduces himself. Both elves have shoulder length blonde hair and carry unstrung longbows across their back, one end of which is thickened to resemble a club. Around their necks is a miniature red leaf preserved in amber, presumable a mark of their tribe.<br>&nbsp; “Don’t they always say luck comes to the wonderer?” comments the elf who spoke first as he catches sight of the chest. “Fancy swapping?” he grins at Deneve, “All we’ve found are two humans who will no doubt desert us as soon as they hear of the Unnatural Hill,” he complains, using his own kin’s term for the Fort.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 01:14:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"That looks fancy, wonder if it is magical." Deneve says as she reaches for the leather armour. She turns it around few times, inspecting it. "So unless we have any way of identifying this, who wants to volunteer to put this on?" She grins, quite ready to do it herself.<br><br>"Good day." She says as the elves arrive. "Well I don't think I'd have use for the humans, I already ate." Se has some trouble not laughing at her own wittiness, quite clearly joking. She glances at her companions to see if they have anything to say.<br><br>Edit:<br>OOC: Roll bardic knowledge on the elves tribe: roll of 19 + 7 = 26
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 19:51:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Happy with her handy work Daria steps back as the group move in to check out the items, knowing nothing of their value or use she lets the others examine the items as she spies two Elves making headway towards them. <br><br>Watching Deneve inspect the items Daria adds her thought’s. "Seems an odd amount to have stashed away in a single chest, 4 sets of each? Doubt they would be magical in that quantity. By all means though test away.” &nbsp;Daria offering a smile to Deneve as she tries to read whether the wanders smile is for one of the group to be the guineapig or herself.<br><br>Removing herself from the conversation Daria waits while Deneve speaks with the Elves. Seeming to know each other she doesn’t want to intrude. The offer of a swap between two survivors and their new find causes Daria some annoyance as she can’t contain her annoyance at the offer.<br><br>“A swap! A swap of equipment for Humans, when did we become tradable cattle? They would be right to desert you if you see them as a lesser. There should be no trade involved, we would return one of your own, why is it that a Human is tradable?” Her rant becoming more irate before she calms down into silence and lets the others speak.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 20:23:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He waves in greeting to the elves, though becomes quiet as he looks over the items.&nbsp; He picks up one of the spears, looking over it carefully, curiously. Looked a hell of a lot more intimidating than his own; same size and weight, though, it seemed. The question was, was it enchanted? <br><br>He steps away from them, and presumably casts a spell to identify it; actually, he is using an Invocation known as Beguiling Influence<sup><span style="font-size: 6pt;" class="bbc_size">[For the next 24 hours, +6 to bluff, diplomacy, and intimidate]</span></sup>. <br><br>"Relax, Daria. I'm sure he was just joking, and that they're planning to release the humans; they wouldn't want to risk upsetting the fort, since we keep the Drow from torching their forest. [intimidate]&nbsp; They're just quite keen to get their hands on these goods...and who can blame them? They've got a strong enchantment on them, from what I can tell." [Bluff] He'd carefully place the spear alongside the others, and pick up the leather armor.<br><br>"I'm taking a bit of a guess here, but I'm going to say that, based on its decorations, it's either something that Merfolk would wear, or it has some sort of enchantment that makes travel in water easier... possibly some sort of magical ability to breathe underwater, more likely something that simply augments ones natural ability to swim." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 21:12:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Reds explanation helped defuse Daria’s anger at the Elves comments. Through she still maintained her stance of arms folded and a scornful look. "Joking or not they should perhaps choose their words a little better.”<br><br>Watching Red examine the items she couldn’t see the things he was seeing. "Well you know magic so if they are enchanted then that’s that, though underwater breathing doesn’t sound all that useful to me. With all sorts of nasty’s in the waters and the Nightmare I will be staying firmly on dry land!” &nbsp;
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 22:47:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Quite,” the elf nods in agreement with Red, “We would not want to grant the drow a tactical advantage by fighting amongst ourselves as opposition. In any case I apologize if my jest offended you my lady. Do you have friends who were taken as slaves by the drow?”<br>&nbsp; Whilst his companion engages Daria in the grim subject matter, Rafan kneels down next to the wanderer and strange spell caster to examine the items recovered, politely not touching them, instead waiting to be handed him should you decide to. “They certainly are pretty, and thit would be a lot of work to put into mundane equipment, but I doubt they would be that powerful if there is a set of four. What does your magic sense tell you about them?” he inquires, scanning the water, as if hoping to spy an aquatic humanoid who could shed light on the nature of its former property.<br>&nbsp; Presently he speaks, “So now you’ve stumbled into a pretty major find, by blind luck I may add, what will you do? Return with it to the Hill Fort? You aren’t wearing the turquoise banner, so this isn’t official business, and from what I hear Deneve is a bit a free flying bird. Or am I reading too much into your scavenger hunt?” he asks, before rising and beginning to walk towards the trees slowly to give you an excuse not to answer his prying should you wish.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 22:54:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Visibly relaxed after the argument seemed to end, Denev turned her attention back to the armor.<br>"If I should hazard a quess, I'd think it would be the waterbreathing echancement you mention, Redrick. Since there are four them I'd think someone had made them for squad for some quest that required such ability." Most likely a lot of bullshit, but that sort of dramatic simplicy had always appealed to her.<br>"Well, we were just on our way to the forest camp when we just happened on this chest. I quess we could trade them for something." She looked up at her companions again to see if they had any objections.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 23:24:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Daria nodded to the replying Elf, relived that his words were just taken poorly she offered her apologies to appease the situation. “It is through no personal loss of mine, both Humans and Elves have suffered because of the Drow. I would have neither of us to adopt their traits such as slavery and their less peaceful ways.”<br><br>The subject of Drow caused Daria to caress the hilt of her swords, too many stories of the evil things Drow had done had been woven into her as she lived at the Fort, making Island life more difficult than it needed to be, it would help all if the Drow were to no longer exist.<br><br>Snapping from her thought’s the conversation was still ongoing as to the newly found items. “Let us leave such bitter talk of the Drow for now, we have this new find to resolve.” <br><br>Turning back to the rest of the group Deneve’s offer of a trade seemed the best option. They were already heading that way as Red had something to attend too and if the equipment provided no use to the group they may as well trade it. “We can trade, im not fussed, should we get it to the camp and discuss, I don’t fancy being out in the wilderness too late.” A hint of worry in her voice at the idea of spending her first night outside of the Fort with none of the comforts she was used too.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 23:32:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"trading them off sounds good to me, though I may want to keep one of the spears for myself, once I better understand whatever magic might be at work with them."&nbsp; If it was an improvement over his own mildly enchanted spear, then why not take one?&nbsp; But they would need someone to fully Identify them before he went and did that.<br><br>"Yes, we should get to the camp." He makes no mention of the drow, and for a very good reason...namely, if he ever gets his hands on one of their women, he's going to thoroughly defile her for what their kind has done to his.&nbsp; Evilness would be visited upon them, and the degree of malevolence he felt towards them....well, he didn't wish to frighten his traveling companies.<br><br>He would collect up the spears into his hands, feeling that that would be the most he could handle without accidentally jabbing someone with them. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>10-07-2011, 23:41:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				With some sort of agreeance met they just needed to gather up the equipment. Watching Red struggle to balance four spears together as he got a decent grip on them Deria steps forward.<br><br>“Why not put all this back in the chest? I lifted it with limited difficultly. I’ll carry one side and you guys take it in turns on the other, or I’ll drag it as far as I can. How far is the Camp?”Questioning how far the camp is, if its feasible to bring the chest along she will carry or drag best she can. Feeling it’s better to have all the items in the container than everyone having extra weight. <br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 21:58:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “The Camp, or our camp?” the elf smiles mischievously. “The Camp is the glade in the centre of the forest, half a day’s journey from here. Our camp is closer, nothing more than a brisk stroll. Let us return to the main group and then we can head back,” with that the two elves set off back towards their kin and you follow, with Daria lugging the damaged chest with all its contents.<br>&nbsp; When you get there you find one of the humans standing, a look of shock on his face as he tries to absorb his new situation as the elves explain it to him. He barely acknowledges your presence, arms clenched around his scrawny, naked chest despite the sun’s glare. Dressed in nothing but a wet loincloth he looks a sorry sight, but he is uninjured, but there is no telling how long it will take him to recover. Exhausted from his swim to the land the other human lies motionless on the beach. To protect his skin the elves have covered his whole body in sand, and one kneels next to him holding a shield over his head to offer some shade.<br>&nbsp; “We will leave as soon as the two humans are rested,” an elf in a chain shirt whose almost colourless hair is tied back with a matted leather thong says out loud to know one in particular. Suddenly you hear a shout of “Three more!” coming from above and you look up to see an elf who has climbed one of the lone standing trees, pointing into the water a good distance away from the shore. You follow his arm and are pretty sure you can see the vague disturbances of people swimming desperately in the sea.<br>&nbsp; Then a large grey triangle slips out of the water. All else freezes and time seems to slow as more and more of the Megalodon is revealed, until finally enough of its snout and jaw is above water to show a line of six teeth. Then the spell breaks and time makes up for it previous hesitation. With blinding speed the great beast of hunger and the depths snaps its maw whilst writhing violently, turning the water white, then red. “Arahan,” swears the lookout softly, “They were 200ft from the safety of the shallow water,” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 23:04:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Had she been more religous, Deneve might have prayed for the souls of the dead, but now she just stood and watched the water awkwardly. "Fate is a bitch," she muttered. "And the universe has dark sense of humor." <br><br>After a moment of silence she speaks again. "Well I wouldn't mind going to your camp." Then she looked at humans, thinking. She had a wand with spell that would restore fatique and some of the damage caused by the sun, but it had limited uses and it had cost her a lot of gold. After a moment she decided not to mention it. The humans were safe and short rest would aid exhaustion as well as the spell would anyway. And she knew well enough that in combat and in adventure someones life could someday depend on the spell.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>12-07-2011, 23:13:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Following the Elves as they lead the way Daria grips the chest best she can and begins to clumsily drag it. Closer and closer she drags the chest to the other party of Elves having to place the chest down a few times to readjust her grip or try a different method of transport. In the end dragging the chest works best couples with some grunts and sharp tugs to remove the sand mound she creates as she pulls the chest.<br><br>Joining the group a little after the others, the aforementioned survivors are in a worst condition than she expected and Daria soon buttons her lips to any complains about the task of lugging the chest on her own.&nbsp; Dropping the chest down her own skills can provide little use in this situation as kind words would be merely wasted.<br><br>Leaning into Red she whispers with a hint of desperation in her voice. “Can your magic not help them?” &nbsp;<br><br>Anymore of her questions are broken by the call of more survivors. Straining to see their faint outlines in the distance she soon spots them in the waters. Moving forward she readies to break into a sprit before the fear of what her eyes see stops her in her tracks. Paralysed with a fear to move from the safety of land she stops and watches the whole thing unfold. As quickly as the survivors were spotted they were gone. All that is left is a feeling of dread as Daria steps back to sit on the chest and collect herself while offering to a silent prayer. <br><br>“Let’s just get those who survived to your camp.” She meekly murmurs staring hollowly into the sand’s at her feet.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>15-07-2011, 22:59:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Your cam." He'd say to the Elf, agreeing with his traveling companions. Daria struggled with the chest a bit, until she had the opportunity to set it down. He decides that he'll help her carry it when they get to moving again.<br><br>"No. I can't do anything to help them." He'd respond. "My magic is best <span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">used for...</span> <span style="font-size: 7pt;" class="bbc_size">killing things...</span>" That was the simple truth of the matter.And his response comes at a time when the damnable beast shows itself, words near the end falling into a whisper.<br><br>He had never once seen the creature before; some times, he wondered if their even was one. But this removes all doubt from his mind. With a shudder, he'd avert his gaze, not wanting to watch the swimmers as their lives are ended.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>16-07-2011, 00:47:25</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The scene of the Megalodon weighs heavily on you and you try your best to focus on the two survivors. The conscious one recovers enough to say, “We were on a big transport ship, heavily armed. There was a storm. And a monster. The ship sank and we had to swim,” before falling silent again, numbly following the elf in front of him. His fellow survivor is still in a state of semi-unconsciousness and needs to be carried by two others, but the resulting slow pace is a welcomed break for Daria and Red as they struggle with the chest, and the frequent stops also aid the two adventurers with their task.<br>&nbsp; After a half hour “brisk stroll”, you arrive at a grove of pale barked trees with leaves similar to those worn around the necks of your hosts, but larger. The tree trunks go straight upwards, but swiftly split into multiple thick branches that tilt at a slight angle. Despite their sooth surface, climbing them appears to be of little challenge to the young elven children as they play a freeform game that involves a lot of running and jumping.<br>&nbsp; Nearby the camp is set up, nothing more than two large tents and cluster of 5 fires over which a pot and two monkeys cook. “Welcome back my siblings,” a single elf minding all three meals calls out, “These scamper monkeys were not made to live long. All they do is stare meanly at you whilst you notch an arrow and aim. Took me no time to catch these two,” he smiles, indicating the respective lumps of meat by pouring half a cup over water over each. Seeing the two humans he curses and disappears into one of the tents, remerging moments later with the cup now brimming with a dark red liquid. “A bit of wine should speed their recovery,” he smiles as he approaches, turning to shout “Iraeh noha kee-ier,” over his shoulder.<br>&nbsp; At the back of the group, the three of you suddenly find yourselves flanked by two elven children, who look up at your weapons and armour in wonder. “Are you from the Unnatural Hill?” the girl asks, grinning with her hands behind her back. The boy listens intently for your answer but does not ask a question himself, instead stooping down to peer through a crack in the chest.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>17-07-2011, 10:19:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				As they travel to the camp, Deneve careful marks the route in her mind, in the case they would need to get away from there fast.<br><br>When they got the camp, Deneve waved at cook before focusing their attention to children. "Those two are," she says and indicates her companions. She reaches out with her hand ruffles the girl's hair playfully. "What is your name, little one?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 19:34:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Dragging the chest for what seemed like an age the arrival of the group into the forest was a relief as the canopy of the trees offered some protection against the fierce sun they had to endure on the beach. Taking a look around as her and Red moved the chest to join the group Daria looked to make notes of the camps defences if any, the whole idea of living in the wilderness was unusual and with no Fort walls to protect her for the night she was anxious to find out of these people survived after dusk. <br><br>Placing the chest down Daria gave her hands a well-earned massage before Elven children’s curiosity caused the group to be centre of attention. Taking care as the children examined her weapons she moved to shift them from her grasp. Children were notorious for wanting to touch and feel and Daria’s swords were perhaps a little too dangerous for them to be touching.<br><br>Daria openly puts a question to all within earshot as Deneve interacts with the children.<br><br>“Would it be best for us to return out to search for more survivors? More may have made it to land further down shore”<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>18-07-2011, 19:46:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Okay. He knew their would be dangers with this course of action. And he knew their would be difficulties of the physical sort, such as lugging this accursed chest around. But damn if he isn't stubborn.&nbsp; He's not going back 'home' any time soon.<br><br>He, like Daria, was relieved when they finally got the Elf Camp, and he set the chest down, but kept near to it. No need to risk having someone, like those two children approaching, messing around with their treasure. <br><br>"Yes, I am." He'd say a mere moment after Deneve said the that he and Daria were from the Fort. Even though he hadn't heard the term before, the way the elf on the beach used it led him to believe that the Fort is what they meant when they said Unnatural Hill. Made sense to him, too. <br><br>Deneve brings up a good point, and he considers it. They could find more people; or more treasure. They could also find danger, which has thus far eluded them, even if that gigantic <em>thing</em> in the Ocean was a stark reminder that they're basically prisoners on this island. "The elves might have already combed along the other parts of the beach, but I'm willing to go again." Although...the smell of cooking food does have him salivating. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 01:19:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Securing her weapons against the curios hands of the children, Daria surveys the camp, noting that there are no defences to speak of, but then again it wouldn’t take much effort to pack up two tents, so defending a specific piece of land would not matter as much to the forest folk as it did to the soldiers of the Fort.<br>&nbsp; “Tavvy,” the elven girl smiles at Deneva before adding. “I can already climb the oak trees to get grey bird eggs,” followed by a pause: your cue to be impressed. The boy, having been thwarted in his quest to get a better look at the equipment in the chest, focuses his attention on Red. “Do they have trees there?”<br>&nbsp; Meanwhile the two humans are placed near the fire and are given a mixture of vegetable soup and wine. The rest of your receive the soup with a thick chunk of the cooked meat in&nbsp; bowls of carved wood. “Our brothers will find any other washed up further along the beach,” Rafan says as you sit down some distance from the fire. “We may miss a well hidden piece of debris, but any survivors will be found and help offered too them," he glances over at the two humans, the one who spoke earlier is now gently consoling the still mute one. "To speak of more cheerful matters, what you bring you and your friends here...Deneev?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>19-07-2011, 21:59:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Accepting the bowl of food Daria looks for a comfortable place to sit but being in the forest reveals nothing more than bare ground to sit on. Remembering the chest she take it as part of her reward to claim it as a seat, dragging it closer to one of the fires she soon gives up, not wishing to put further risk to her spilling her free warm meal. Sitting herself down Daria shuffles around a moment to get comfortable and to make room for another should someone want a seat.<br><br>“I do hope your Brothers find more survivors, being told there was a large transport ship I would hope to have seen more survivors.” Her voice a fading worry as she stares emptily into her steaming bowl of food. “It’s been a unusual day, but glad to be with such kind acquaintances.” Her tone soon more cheery as she hints at a thanks in her words to the kind Elves.<br><br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 00:11:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Wow," Deneve says, smiling at the girl. "You much be very brave then."<br>She then turns to look at the boy, still smiling. "If they had, the hill wouldn't be called unnatural, would it?"<br><br>Not having realised how hungry she is, Deneve thanks for the offered food before eating with a gusto. "Well, we came to discuss a trade." She says, gesturing towards the chest they brought.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>20-07-2011, 17:05:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He eyed the meat warily, but the soup he was glad to partake of. It was only when his hunger was not fully satisfied that he tried the monkey meat, and found it to actually be an alright thing. He'd make sure to pass his thanks along to the one who cooked the meal; he's had far better in his life, but this was still pretty good; doubly so when one considered what the Elves here had to work with. <br><br>He frowned a bit when the ship is mentioned again; possibly survivors. More likely than not, though, the majority of the passengers drowned and were eaten by sea monsters. Ugh. Drowning. What a way to go. He shuddered at the thought of it. <br><br>His attention would shift to Deneve, watching her as she spoke. He remains quiet for now, preferring instead to think over what it is he really wants to do with his life. Originally, he'd hope to find a place amongst the Elves, but now he's thinking it might be a lot better to just keep exploring the island, and seeing what else is out there; the brief sojourn has been enough to awaken a latent wanderlust in him.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-07-2011, 23:11:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The three of you and the elves form a wobbly circle and for a few minutes there is silence as everyone focuses on the food in their bowl. With your hunger sated two elves depart to usher the humans into the tent to rest. You chat, sharing your sorrow for the sunken ship and agree that you are fortunate to be spared such a cruel fate.<br>&nbsp; Then Deneve mentions the subject of trade and the banter becomes more serious, but still cheerful. “We can leave that until later,” one of the elves laughs dismissively. “The day is young, Oron. Our guests may still have plans for it beyond our camp,” The elven leader with the thong in his hair speaks. “The spears and shield are of fine quality, better than anything we could produce ourselves, and the armour will be useful too,”<br>&nbsp; “As for what we can offer in return. We have enchanted bows, better than those from the Fort, and we will give you a selection of arrows with each. Does a bow and 20 arrows sound fair for each spear? For the shields, we found silver in a streambed recently, a good 20 pounds, as well as a large bagful of coloured stones. For the armour we have many different plants, each with their own effects such as rust petal and rising sun,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 20:48:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Sound fine to me." Deneve says. She wasn't very good with a bow, but who knew, it might come useful. The plants and thee silver could always be useful too. "What kind of herbs do you have exactly?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>24-07-2011, 23:19:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He considered the offer of the elves; the bows and arrows did not really interest him, having never shot one in his life, The silver, however, seemed quite valuable... the only problem would be carrying it along.&nbsp; Still, his Haversack should help a lot with that. <br><br>He was about to ask about the herbs, but Deneve beat him to the punch line, and so he remains quiet, waiting for her question to be answered; no need to repeat her like a mocking bird. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>25-07-2011, 19:07:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Finishing her food the talk soon turned to trade and what each party was willing to settle for. Everything offered by the Elves was reasonable and Daria herself felt obliged that they should trade with the Elves after their hospitality.<br><br>“I can’t say that any of the items benefit me directly, what about you two?” Daria questioned her other two traveling companions before continuing to speak to everyone as a whole. “The offered goods are sadly limited in their use to me, but the offer is good and such a diverse selection of goods could prove useful to use later on if we meet anyone else. Im happy with the offer though that’s only my vote against you pairs.”<br><br>With Darias two cents added to the pot she stands to free up the chest so that any who may wish to access it can. Walking around momentarily to stretch her self.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>26-07-2011, 21:14:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp;The leader nods and two elves depart bringing the agreed equipment. “Maybe you could keep 1 pair, and only trade three?” the leader suggests. As the two elves arrive back he selects three longbows, all thickened at the lower end and two of which are tipped in bone. “These,” he indicates the latter, “Require strength to string and pull, but they add extra force behind the arrow,” He also hands you 3 bundles of arrows, one of which he unites to show you the different types: 10 standard looking ones with stubby metal points, 5 with round blunt ends, 3 narrow, light shafted arrows and 2 with a forked, serrated ends. The elf does not explain the function of each, trusting you to be able to guess them.<br>&nbsp; The silver is also presented to you, before being wrapped in uncured deer hide, whilst the still rough river gems are held in a pouch of finer leather. Finally, the promised plants are presented: 6 rising sun flowers and 2 wooden vials of crushed rust petals. “The former will invigorate you, albeit not heavily. The latter is to be used with caution, but will increase hand to eye co-ordination for a short burst. I remember I one fired an arrow into a trunk 100ft away and then split the shaft within 8 shots, but my eyes itched for days afterwards,” the leader explains, staring fondly at the wooden vials. Finally a bundle of round stems are handed to you as well as four fresh purple flowers. “The paste inside the Clay Reeds when mixed with the ground will become sticky swiftly and the flowers will send you into a deep, but healing sleep. They should be warned, be used within a week,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>27-07-2011, 01:18:58</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He would look over the items as they are brought out to them. He would listen, but not speak yet, merely listen and watch as their leader explained and showed things to them.<br><br>Afterwards, he would stand up and go to remove the Handy Haversack off of his back. He would look over to his friends,&nbsp; figuring it best to explain the particular item he has. "This happens to be an enchanted Haversack. Holds a lot of things without weighing me down. I don't think the bows will fit, and I don't want to risk damaging it by putting sharp objects like the arrows inside, but I can lug around the silver and gems with ease. The herbs, too. Sound like a plan?" <br><br>As he lets his companions think about how they're going to best carry all of these things, he would turn his attention back towards the leader. "Your offer is a good one. We'll give you all four sets. While the bows look well crafted, I'm not sure if any of us have actually ever shot one?" He would look to his companions. "Perhaps it would be better to keep them for yourselves, and instead you could teach us about the forest? Specific dangers, or interesting locations." Again, another glance to his companions, looking to them to weigh in on the matter.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>27-07-2011, 19:39:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The items were soon brought out and it soon became apparent that realistically the group would only find use for the consumables.&nbsp; Red had no intentions of using a bow and Daria herself had trained too long with her blades to attempt to master any other form of weaponry.<br><br>“Though the offer is good and the quality of such items unquestionable we have no use for the armours and weaponry we found, the bows could be a useful addition but 4 is far too cumbersome and surely would suit you better than us.” Looking to Red she agreed with him they had little use for extra weaponry or armour.<br><br>“A trade of goods for knowledge is always useful and sometimes invaluable. I am with Red on this. You keep the Armour, Shields and Spears. Along with those you may as well keep 3 bows and allow us just a singular that maybe useful in a trade in the future. The other items you offer are useful to us so we are happy with them. Knowledge would be greatly received and perhaps some supplies as I am unsure about these two but I intend to work my way around the island and can’t do it as I am so currently equipped.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>27-07-2011, 23:57:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Well I have no idea how to use a proper longbow properly, nor the years needed to master one actually. So I agree with my companions. Supplies would be more useful." Deneve said. "Amd knowledge especially, if you have any news that have managed to escape my ears." She grinned.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 03:20:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The elven leader seems surprised when you decline the bows. “If you think our bows are better suited with us then I will accept your advice, but I urge you to take at least one. You may be untrained at using a bow, but it will regardless serve you better than any melee if your opponent is 100ft away. As for knowledge, we are happy to share our expertise of the forest. What would you know?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 03:53:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I can strike a foe at 300 feet with my magic far more easily...however," He looked towards the two women. "If either one of you wants to take one and one quiver, that's up to you." He wasn't the type to say what one could and could not do, unless it involved him in some certain ways.<br><br>His attention would turn back towards the leader. "Are their any specific monsters or plants that we should watch out for? The location of edibles we could harvest and use as rations would be beneficial for us as well. Our journey may end up being quite a long one." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 15:27:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “That is most impressive for a spell master mage. But a bow may still help you if your magic reserved is ever strained. However, if you do feel comfortable with our weapons I can understand that. Many of our brothers prefer not to use iron,” the elven leader takes two bows away, leaving one with the bone tips lying next to you.<br>&nbsp; “The plant creatures of this wood are relatively tame, but we did have green vine stalker here a few years back. If you are unfortunate enough to run into one, simply cut its tendrils and it will be of no thread, but be sure to kill it so it can produce no offspring. The scamper monkeys have been driven out of their home by some new creature, a batlike thing with a barbed tail. Fey occasionally wonder into this region of the forest, so if you ever see a shimmer in the air I suggest closing your eyes and wait for them to tire of you,”<br>&nbsp; As he explains this, he begins to sketch on the ground, showing you the edible and dangerous fruits of the forest. As you study them to transfers the images, now in colour, onto strips of bark. “Is there anything else you wish to know?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>28-07-2011, 19:18:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				“Indeed impressive, we have yet ourselves to witness Red’s magical prowess.” Hinting at a little dig to Red that he has not yet fully revealed his profession before picking up the remaining Bow and examining it further. “This will do then, I reckon I could give it a whirl, though I do prefer to get a little more personal with an adversary.” &nbsp;Drawing the string back a few times Daria looks to gage how much strength is actually required to use the Bow.<br><br>Stopping her examination of the Bow she picks up on the elves words of a bat like creature. “Not that I care that the scamper monkeys have lost their home, but this bat like creature does intrigue me. Wouldn’t a heroic tale of beast slaying make for a good song Deneve?” &nbsp;Her tone almost a challenge to the Bards song writing skills. As Daria follows up with a cheeky smile.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 01:13:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve already knew most of the edible fruits in the forest, having traveled there a lot, but didn't say anything. The way the elves used to explain which where edible and which were not was entertaining.<br><br>"That it would." Deneve grinned. Of course she knew dozens of songs about that, but it would ruin the mood to mention that.<br><br>"So, where is this bat-creature? Do you have any idea?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 10:52:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				He could make mention of the fact that he was neither a studious wizard nor skilled sorceror, and that unlike them, he never really ran out of spellcasting power, but he decides against it. The term Warlock, at least back in the Hill Fort, was pretty much derogatory. Or that's how he felt, at least.&nbsp; Why freak them out? Instead, he simply nodded his head.<br><br>"You'll get to see it if we end up going after the monster." He flashes his companions a bit of a wicked grin. He keeps his other talents to hismelf, though; if and when they're needed and end up being seen, he'll explain things then.<br><br>"Fae... mmm, that's troubling." Could be an interesting encounter, but he was wary of such tricky things.&nbsp; "I'm not sure if you've marked its nest with your own eyes, but could you give us an idea of where this monster is?" He'd ask the elder. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-07-2011, 14:01:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “The scamper monkeys live on the outskirts of our forest, where the trees are twice as tall and even the trunks are green. Their home is a narrow stretch just east of the Cliff Mountains,” the elven leader explains. “Just head that way,” he indicates north west by west, “Once the forest becomes thick with scamper monkeys you will know you are on the right track,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>01-08-2011, 19:42:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Watching where the Elf cast his direction Daria looks around the Forest and towards the location the Elf pointed out. The Forest does indeed seem deeper, a odd mysterious feel almost tovit as Daria turns to converse with the group once more.<br><br>“We should look to get a move on soon then, don’t wont to get there and someone has beaten us to the prize, don’t you all think?”Questioning her party on what they think the best course of action is Daria waits for their reply before questioning the Elf as little more on the matter.<br><br>“What do you know of this creature then, is it big? Where is it from?” Her questions almost filled with a childish inquisitiveness as she excitedly probes into what information the Elf knows. <br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>03-08-2011, 20:09:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I agree, we should leave soonish then if we are to get there before the dusk," Deneve said. "Though I wonder if it will be hidden in its lair during the day anyway. " For a moment she wondered if some sort of fate was going make them pay for not taking the bows.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>03-08-2011, 20:30:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Red wasn't particularly worried about the bows. He could sling as many Eldritch Blasts as he wanted to, and if the creature is far enough away that someone might need a bow and arrow to strike it, he's still better off hitting it with an Eldritch Spear; longer range, more accurate, more powerful. <br><br>"I don't think anyone will beat us to killing it, but all the same, we should probably move along. If it's a nocturnal creature, we might be able tog et the drop on it, since it will be sleeping...but we should approach it as if it's awake and waiting for us. The cautious seldom err." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-08-2011, 18:52:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “I have heard of similar sightings in the mountains next to our forests, but even then they were rare and I have never before heard of their presence within the trees. I wish you good luck. Its description makes it sound frail, so to survive it may have some magical abilities. If you kill it, bring its body here, we may find a use for it,” the elven leader explains as the whole tribe, save for the medic sitting watch to the two humans, gather around to wish you good luck and extending an open invitation for your return someday.<br>&nbsp; With a light heart from such nice company you continue through the forest, making good time. With the song of the birds and rustling of the undergrowth you are seldom alone, but you do not meet any other tribes. A couple of small streams offer their refreshing water, but for food you are limited to what you carry, and the risk of some coloured plant. After 4 hours but which time the shadows are beginning to lengthen, you hear a screech and see two young monkeys playing on a tree up ahead, indicating you are making progress.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>04-08-2011, 22:16:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Listening to the Elf Daria takes on board his advice before collecting the items they successfully traded. “Guess I’ll carry the Bow as I have some faint idea how to use it, I have plenty of bag space if you two want to split the rest of the items?”<br><br>Making their way through the forest Daria moved to take the lead for a little while as she directed herself towards the direction the Elf gestured. It seemed an age since they left the camp. The forest almost completely unrecognisable as they ventured deeper. Even though they could have been lost it bothered Daria little as the tranquil sounds of the forest removed all doubt from her mind as she continued to make headway in the seemingly general direction they had been given. <br><br>Coming across some young scamper monkeys Daria resisted the urge to try the bow. The remarks of the Elves at the monkeys slow wittedness filled Daria with a confidence she could snipe a monkey for herself though in the end she decided it would be cruel and unsporting to kill just to prove she knew how to use a bow.<br><br>“Guess now we are seeing the scamper monkeys we are getting closer. Anyone have a plan of action for when we actually get to the cave? I guess as the Elves haven’t seen it in the forest it prefers open terrain?”<br><br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-08-2011, 22:09:13</strong>
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				"Didn't the elf say that bat had driven the monkeys <em>away</em> from their homes?" Deneve said. She didn't have very good eyesight, or ability to spot anything smaller than a bull, so she didn't count on her ability to notice threads first. But she kept her hand on her flute, which she had stopped playing once they had gotten deeper in to the wood. "So I don't think we are there yet."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>05-08-2011, 22:37:27</strong>
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				"I'll stick with the silver. My haversack can fit it, and I don't feel the weight, but I don't think I'll be able to hold anything else in it with everything else I've got." He would say in response to Daria offering to carry other stuff.<br><br>He would be mostly quiet as they traveled along, paying attention to their surroundings. He would stare warily at the strange colored plants, and try to recall if the Elf had said anything about these particular ones.<br><br>"I'll attack it with magic. I'll need someone to watch over me or keep it distracted, though, since I have to stand still, and spell casting is a bit time consuming. It leaves me vulnerable." <br><br>"I agree. Not there yet, but close and getting closer. And with how dark it's getting, we'll need to be careful.&nbsp; We'll probably have to make camp after killing it." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 19:46:30</strong>
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				&nbsp; Knowing that the prescience of the scamper monkeys means you are heading on the right course you stop only for a brief respite. The scamper monkeys seem unable to decide if they are curious or angry at your presences and some of the smaller specimens throw twigs and fruit at you until they are scattered by a quivering arrow in a tree trunk near them. As the shaft stills, Daria smiles to herself, satisfied with her aim.<br>&nbsp; Red examines some of the coloured plants, remembering that its fruit of a blue flowered one is poisonous, turning the blood to paste. In emergencies it can be used to stem a bleeding wound, but even then only as a last resort. The others appear to be a variation of a thick, dark leaved bush the elves call Grumpy Larg, which has little of value, although the fat roots can be chewed to alleviate some of the boredom in a task.<br>&nbsp; The trees start to get taller and their leaves darken, whilst trunks become wrapped in tendrils that sprout five point leaves of their own. Despite being on your guard, only Red notices the creature before it act. His shouted warning comes too late for his two female companions, both of whom are caught by the creatures as its fanged maw releases a cloud of heat draining gas. All they can do is attempt to cover their exposed skin to lessen the affect. <br>&nbsp; 20ft above you, the bat creature spreads its wings, snarling a challenge. It looks humanoid, especially with the smooth skinned round skull, but unnaturally thin and with wings instead of arms, its ears and fangs elongated. Its skin is a mottled grey, and even in the feeble light of the setting sun it blinks its eyes protectively, hopping slightly on its branch at the thought of a fight.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Creature is going to act on an initiative of 15. Its a magical beast so knowledge arcana to know more about it.<br><br><strong>&nbsp; Combat Map:</strong><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab247/bloodthief/combatmap.png) </div></div><br>&nbsp; Red<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">You can either make a single attack and then save against the damage, or move to the side to avoid the area.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Daria<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">15 cold damage, reflex save 13 for 7. Basically, roll a d20 and add 7. If you get 13 or higher, you manage to avoid the worse of the attack and take only 7 damage.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Deneva<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">15 cold damage, reflex save 13 for half.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>06-08-2011, 20:14:40</strong>
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				"Take cover!" That's the warning, the first thing that came to mind as he saw the creature before the others. And it's exactly what he ends up doing, too. Glancing dumbstruck for only a few brief moments before he took refuge behind a tree that admirably worked to shield him entirely from the blast; or perhaps he was just out of range. He wasn't quite sure, but the bottom line is, for now, he is unscathed, if a bit shaken.<br><br>Still, he tries to recall anything he might have read about or heard about from fellows about this monstrosity. (5 Ranks in Knowledge: Arcana)
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>08-08-2011, 20:33:11</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"> Reflex save failed.<br><br>Iniative is 10 </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>09-08-2011, 22:16:59</strong>
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				Having a shot with the new Bow Daria aimed to miss and did, happy the monkeys dispersed and none were needlessly injured the group carried on.<br><br>With the forest becoming thicker and denser Daria spent some time taking it all in, sadly she missed Reds call for them to move and before she knew it a chill filled the air and her eyes soon spotted the foe they were after.<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">Reflex Save: At 2011-08-09 15:05:44, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m7 Result: 27 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30631)</div></div><br>Covering herself best she could Daria shakes off the majority of the damage as she prepares to retaliate. By removing her Bow and pulling an Arrow from her bundle she notches the arrow and readies to fire at the perched creature.<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">Initiative Check: At 2011-08-09 15:15:51, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m9 Result: 26 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30632)<br><br>Quick Draw Arrow Attacks: <br>At 2011-08-10 12:01:56, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m12 Result: 31 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30641)<br>At 2011-08-10 12:03:11, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m7 Result: 16 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30642)<br><br>Arrow Damage:<br>At 2011-08-10 12:07:39, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d8m1 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30644)<br>At 2011-08-10 12:07:51, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d8m1 Result: 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=30645)<br><br></div></div><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>11-08-2011, 23:43:54</strong>
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				&nbsp; As he sees the creature’s attack Red dives behind a nearby tree trunk, managing to avoid the freezing gas. Hearing his warning, Daria acts only a split second later, but already she can see it is too late to avoid it entirely and only manages to cover her face. Behind the warrior Deneve is caught off guard and feels the shock of cold as the warmth is leached from her body. As a result she is slow to react to the danger.<br>&nbsp; As Red stand up Daria draws her bow and fire two arrows at the beast. The first hits it in the wing, tearing through the skin flap. But no sooner has the arrow passed through than the wound heals itself. Prepared for the next attack the creature deftly catches the second arrow, tossing it aside whilst chuckling contently to itself.<br>&nbsp; Then it launches itself from the trunk towards you. Nimble it flies past Daria, tilting its wings up to land on a tree behind you, its barbed tail flicking down to catch Deneve when the minstrel is below it. However, its angle is too steep and the tail lacks the reach to strike her. Undeterred the bat creature chuckles on, landing on a new branch and turning around, readjusting its wings to allow its clawed forearms to extend in front of it.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: The creature is now in square I6, and still out of reach, so if you do not want to attack it with a range weapon you could ready or delay your turn.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 13:17:55</strong>
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				She had been right about her ability to notice a creature before it would attack. That didn't help her deal with pain one bit though. It was like dozens of tine dagger had penetrated her deep to her bones. <br>Luckily, her insticts still worked and she dropped to one knee as creature passed over head, its tail missing her head. Not wasting anytime she raises her flute to her lips and begins playing.&nbsp; She played a tune about about desperate battle agains creature of cold night, and unsleashed all the power she could into that song. A pale white fire surrounded her flute before dashing to her and her companions weapons, coating them.<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"> Shift action: Inspirational boost<br>Standard action: Inspire courage<br>Immediate action directly after turn, active badge of valor to increase inspire by 1.<br><br>Summa summarum: All allies deal +4d6 fire damage on all attacks </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>13-08-2011, 18:18:37</strong>
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				He could feel the invigorating magic of the bard's flute wash over him, and it made him feel far more confident about their chances here than he had been. The damned creature had gotten the drop on them; then again, he should have expected that. <br><br>Stepping out from behind cover, he would begin to chant and move his free hand around and about in eldritch maneuvers. A sickly glowing energy begins to form around him, and after a few more moments, he would unleash an Eldritch Blast at the creature. <br><br>He knew that his attack was not likely to work, but at the same time, he felt like he had no other option available to him, save for&nbsp; cowering.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>14-08-2011, 22:54:38</strong>
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				Watching as her arrows provided a little to the fight Daria opts to switch to using her trusty blades. Tucking her bow away she spins on the spot to see the bat creature land and almost mock their efforts as it lands on a nearby tree.<br><br>Deneve’s flute playing offers Daria some much needed confidence as she draws her weapons and steps forth to offer some additional target for the creature to attack. Banging her blades against each other she snarls at the creature hopping to gain it’s full attention and allow her allies time to ready some sort of plan.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-08-2011, 22:34:21</strong>
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				&nbsp; As Deneve ducks under the creatures’ barbed tail, Red releases the magic of his blood at it, but the fast target easily evades the bolt of energy, landing deftly on a new branch where it scampers pointlessly to the side, beginning to cackle.<br>&nbsp; The sound of irritating mirth turns into a snarl however as Deneve’s music brings aflame her companion’s spirits and weapons. Despite the subdued glow of the white fire, it appears to harm the creature’s sensitive eyes.<br>&nbsp; Spreading its wings once again the creature prepares to launch itself, barbed tail flicking in anticipation. As it leaves the branch however Daria steps in its path and the creature is forced to target her, as this time it flies with too much momentum to turn.<br>&nbsp; Holding up her glowing white blade, the sword wielder lunges at her opponent, who flinches, its charge becoming a tumble. Its attack is ruined and the thin metal point tears a long strip in the skin of its wing. The creature’s supernatural healing is once again demonstrated, but this time the wound is more substantial and is only partially healed, however the white fire appears to have no physical affect on the bat creature, for all the grievance it is causing its eyes.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Creature is now on the ground, adjacent to Daria and thus can be reached by melee attack.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>01-09-2011, 21:47:09</strong>
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				An instinctive response causes Daria to strike out with her blade, the closeness of the attacker results in a sloppy swing by her. Finding her feet a little better she readies once more with her Rapier and moves to attack, fighting single handed Daria keeps her offhand covered to the hilt of her Short sword for the moment.<br><br>Unsure as to how the beat will fight now it is grounded she strikes conservatively until she can find out the beasts combat prowess. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 00:21:48</strong>
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				Damn, what he wouldn't give to have taken one of those bows. To hell with not knowing how to fire one, it'd probably be better than his magic. He could step in while its grounded with his spear, but...Oh! His Haversack!<br><br>He quickly reached into it, casually withdrawing a flask of acid. Funny thing, that haversack; part of the magic meant he didn't need to search for the item. Just had to focus on what he wanted, and reach in. Nifty.<br><br>He would move closer towards the beast, then hurl the flask of acid at it, aiming for an area where the acid would not risk splattering on either of his companions. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>02-09-2011, 20:37:34</strong>
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				She would have hoped that creature cabable of breathing frost would be hurt by flames, but beggars can't be choosers. Drawing her blade, she assumed her figthing stance. It was called Snowflake wardance, and as she moved, she appeared to float around the battlefield, her steps perfectly in synch with her music. <br><br>Seeing how the monster was distracted by Daria, she moved to a flanking position, aiming a fast cut at the creature's tendons.<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">Free action: Snowflake wardance<br>Move action: move around the creature, avoiding AoOs if possible.<br>Standard action:<br>Melee attack: Roll: 8 + 12 = 20<br>Damage (if hit) 2+2=4 (assuming fire does nothing?<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-09-2011, 17:56:40</strong>
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				&nbsp; &nbsp; Seeing the extent of the creature’s magic resistance, Red changes strategy, moving closer to be within 10ft of the creature to throw his vial of acid at it, but the creature knocks it aside with a nimble hand, suffering no damage.<br>&nbsp; Deneve moves into a flanking position with the creature, demonstrating a well paced, precise style of footwork that allows her to bring her blade into play at an unexpected angle. However, the manoeuvre is offensive, not defences and the creature manages to catch her in the ankle with its barbed tail. The songstress feels a numbing sensation begin to spread through her skin and knows the spike is poisoned. This causes her attack to falter and the creature catches the blade between its hands, avoiding any harm from the metal. However, the white fire coating it burns the hands causing the creature to shriek in rage, tossing the weapon aside. <br>&nbsp; Still distracted by the pain from Deneve’s fire, Daria is able to take advantage of the flanking situation and pieces her opponent’s hide with her rapier twice, once on each side of the spine just below the neck. The flesh heals too quickly for her weapon to snap the bone, but the damage is still substantial, even if the warrior is unable to fully harness the blazing aspect of her weapon.<br>&nbsp; The creature turns on Deneve, but its claws are still burnt and it is unable to use them. It does however manage to bite her wrist before to can pull it away; its small fangs inflicting a row of shallow puncture marks in the skin. Its barbed tail now darts out at Daria, but the warrior easily sidesteps the blind attack.<br><br>&nbsp; Daria<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; &nbsp; For an attack you roll a d20 for each one and add 12 to the first attack and 7 to the second attack. Damage is 1d6+8 each. In this particular case you also add +2 to attack because you are flanking with Deneve, and +4d6 to damage because of the white fire, but for some reason I consistently roll below average on this one for you.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Deneve<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 provoked an AoO and took 3 damage + 3 from the bite. You must also make a fort save DC: 13&nbsp; save or take 4 points of dexterity damage.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-09-2011, 22:30:46</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Official now. elliguiy dicebot hates me.<br><br>I fail my safe.<br><br>Will post more actions/thingies later</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 22:11:09</strong>
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				Deneve grimaced as the spiked tail drew lood of her ankle. The wound wasn't lethal, and she could feel her blood boiling too much, even after the breat of frost, for her to consider retreating from the battle. Instead, she pressed on whatever advantage she had, striking a blow at the creatures feet. The blow wasn't strong one, or likely to hit, but it was mainly intented to drive the creature towards Daria.<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">Attack roll of 15. Seem to e unable to roll over 10 with the dicebot xD Didn't even other to roll damage, though I will if the attack lands for some reason? </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>12-09-2011, 23:14:48</strong>
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				Well, the acid flask maneuver screwed up... to hell with it. His knowledge of melee combat is next to nothing, but he's close enough that he moves to charge in and stab the creature from behind.&nbsp; More specifically, he is trying to damage its tail. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Helenia</strong> on <strong>13-09-2011, 17:24:28</strong>
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				Surprised her attacks did little to the creature did not deter Daria as she once again attacked with her Rapier determined to cause some substantial damage or to at least overwhelm the creature and mob it with her allies.<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>Attack Rolls:<br><br>At 2011-09-13 10:21:35, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m12 Result: 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31418)<br><br>At 2011-09-13 10:22:21, Helenia (uid: 19685) rolls: 1d20m7 Result: 19 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=31419)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 00:27:43</strong>
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				&nbsp; Red charges into melee, his spear pointed at the creature’s tail. Scared of losing such a useful body part the creature catches the broad blade between its small hands, holding the weapon fast. Red tries to free it but the creature is strong despite its lithe build.<br>&nbsp; Whilst the winged beast is distracted with its own accomplishments and cackling madly, Deneve attacks its feet, causing it to stumble. Desperately the creature’s wings flap as, unwilling to release the spear, it tries to prevent itself from falling prone.<br>&nbsp; Seeing an opening Daria kicks the wings, the force of her boot numbing them enough to ensure the creature does indeed fall. A second the later the warrior’s rapier pieces the base of the skull. At first it seems that the creature will still live and its tail flicks up to sting Daria, but the warrior’s passion finally sets the white flame ablaze and the creature dies.<br>&nbsp; However, it has one last trick up its hide. Just as you are about to celebrate your victory, you notice the creature’s skin turning white, as if it were covered in frostbite. Then the skin explodes, covering you in a shower of ice splinters which you try your best to avoid.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: You all take 13 damage. Make a reflex save DC: 13 to reduce it to 6. Also you each get 700XP.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheHangedOne</strong> on <strong>14-09-2011, 14:08:36</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">dice roll</div><div class="spoiler_body"> The dice hate me. Got a 2, +2 for my score, is a far shy from what I needed. </div></div><br>Cursing is expected and occurs from the Warlock as they are hardly given enough time to&nbsp; celebrate before the damnable thing goes off like a delayed blast fireball of numbing coldness.<br><br>Almost instantly, however, Red is setting his spear to the side, and withdrawing his Wand of Cure Light Wounds (50 charges), and goes to start healing them all up. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>21-09-2011, 22:54:36</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve felt thorougly trashed. She had taken more punishment than she had in a long time. And it seemed like the tail of the creature had been poisoned. Still it could have been worse, she thought as she stared at the large splinter of ice she had been able to dodge at last second.<br><br>Shaking her head she took her wands from her belt. It took her some time to get them to work properly, but she managed to cast Lesser Vigor once on both of her allies and twice on herself. She also used her wand of lesser restoration to remove her fatigue and help against the poison, but after first succesful cast she fumbled with it, temporaly draining its power.<br><br>"So what now? Think theres more of them?"<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"> Assuming we have enough time to recover, both Daria and Red gain 11 hps. The lesser restoration cured 2 of my dexterity damage, and I failed on my saving throw against secondary effect of the poson.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-09-2011, 03:07:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Deneve’s wand, of different design and affect than that of Red’s, patches everyone up, restoring the feeling of warmth to their extremities and sealing up the deeper gashes caused by the jagged icicles. A good rest will see you fully covered, apart from the songstress herself, who suddenly remembers the poisoned tail barb as its toxins reaches the peak of their power and her fingers go numb, dropping the wand. She swaps this for a second one lined with gold, but in a cruel twist of fate her now clumsy digits nearly break it before she can fully heal herself.<br><br>&nbsp; Daria<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 took 13 point of damage during this fight, but Deneve just healed 11 points and you will heal another 6 overnight.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Deneve<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 secondary damage is 4 points, so after the lesser restoration that leaves you with 5 points of damage, 4 after a night’s rest. You are also still 5 points below maximum health, but a good night’s rest will fix that.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Red<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; With 11 of the 13 points of damage healed you will be at full health the next morning.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-10-2011, 03:31:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; "Didn't the elf say there was more than one?" Daria asks in an uncertain tone, although her lingering eyes on the creature’s corpse indicate she may be more suspicious of the creature than the reliability of her memory. After making sure you are all outside the blast area she delicately pokes the creature with her rapier, but nothing happens.<br>&nbsp; “I think so,” Red agrees. “It may be hard to fight another one, but we have learnt a lot. They use stealth, so we need to be on our guard, and what the tree tops. Also its eyes seemed disturbed by the light. Perhaps we can use it on the next one we fight. Of course, that’s if you think we should. We could always return to the elven camp now,” he swiftly adds.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>03-10-2011, 19:37:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aye, lets return. I don't fancy figthing more those in the dark." Deneve said. She didn't speak about how the poison seemed to weakened her limbs. No point in making others worried. Then she smiles at her companions. "Shame that it didn't make much of a trophy, eh?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 02:47:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Can we make it back and still rest tonight?” Daria inquires sceptically, “It took us a long time to get here, maybe we need to camp nearby,” After waiting for the warrior to be satisfied that the corpse is no longer a threat, Red moves to examine it, lifting it up experimentally. “It’s not that heavy. Maybe the elves will be able to do something with it,”<br>&nbsp; Before any of you can answer the spellcaster however there is a sudden cry of surprise, refreshingly humane after the guttural cackling of the beast. The noise is faint, evidently quite a distance away and shortly after it you hear the sound of branches brushing against a falling object.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 3d6 falling damage which can be reduced with jump or tumble checks.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 10:22:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"What was that?" Deneve asked as she drew her sword and flute once more. Not waiting for an answer she started running towards the source of the voice. "Come one! Someone might be in trouble!"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 18:24:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				One minute, a dungeon about to be eaten by a dragon, the next, 40 feet in the air above a strange island, Rose was a bit startled to say the least.<br><br>So much so that her lifetime of training in acrobatics did not help her at all as she plummeted to the ground hitting every branch along the way and screaming all the while.<br><br>She laid there, on the ground, alive it seemed, groaning slightly and trying to regain her focus once more. That whole screaming bit was unlike her, she was normally more composed. <br><br>And so it was that this petite green haired girl was laying amid a pile of branches leaves and other debris, head mostly clear of it all and looking around trying to figure out just where exactly she was. She was battered and had a few scrapes here and there, but wasn't too badly off after the fall.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 18:58:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Sword drawn, Deneve was the first to arrive at the scene. It... was not what she had expected. A green haired girl appeared to have dropped from the canopy above. <br>She gave a quick glance to her surrounding, looking for danger. Finding none, she once again focused her attention on the girl. She didn't seem threatening, but the bard wondered wether they had stumbled on one the fey.<br><br>"Are you allright?" She asked as she lowered her blade, but didn't sheate it.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 21:11:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Daria arrives second at the scene, followed closely by Red. “I thought you said you DON’T fancy fighting another of those..Oh,” the warrior’s confusion is replaced by a different type of confusion and like Deneve she lowers her blade but does not sheathe it. Red takes a more direct approach walking up to the new arrival, “How did you get here girl? Are you a spell caster as well?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>04-10-2011, 23:35:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose winced as she was approached by three strangers, some asking her questions she wanted to know the answer to herself. Her Falchion was still buried amongst the debris and they already had weapons drawn so she acted submissive for the time being, glad these strangers spoke the common tongue if nothing else. <br><br>She gave a weak smile to the man who approached and spoke out meakly, "I am not a spellcaster myself. I'm not sure how I came to arrive here, although I expect the spellcaster I was travelling with until a moment ago had something to do with it. I don't see any sign of him around however. Do you know where this is?"<br><br>She does not move to stand or attack, although does take a moment to brush some of the leaves and branches from herself as she sits on the ground looking to the strangers with caution.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 16:07:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve tiltedd her head to the side, not quite sure what to make of this stranger. "All you alright?" She repeated though it was quite clear that she wasn't badly hurt atleast.<br><br>"You mean here as in where in the forest or?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 19:16:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose shook her head slowly as Deneve spoke out, "It would probably be nice to know if there's a settlement nearby, but that's not what I asked. From what I saw from the air this is an island of some sort? I was on the mainland a few minutes ago. Where in the world are we?"<br><br>Rose continued to sit on the ground and watch the strangers, they were not pointing their weapons at her, but they were still drawn and she did not wish to do anything to startle them. She added one more bit of information after a brief pause, "I am Rose by the way."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-10-2011, 22:34:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deve sheathed her sword, dumbfounded. "On the mainland? But thats thousands of leagues away." Deneve didn't actually know how far mainland exactly was, but thousand's of leagues sounded better than 'really frigging far'.<br><br>She shook her head. "This is called Ender's Island." She glanced at her companions. She wasn't really sure wether she should tell her name. If Rose WAS a fey after all, that would be a very bad idea.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 04:31:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose frowned a bit at that Revelation, "I see... When will the next ship be in? If this island is truly so far from the mainland I expect the wait must be immense."<br><br>Rose was starting to grow bored of just sitting on the ground, it was kind of stifling as well, so she decided to push matters a little, "You can sheathe your weapons, I mean you all no harm. Or is this Forest dangerous for other reasons?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 18:29:21</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “I’m Red,” the warlock says simply as he steps closer to the newcomer, the two human females taken aback by his careless honesty. Then they remember his reasons for leaving with them: maybe the spell caster is reminded of the distrust he saw in the eyes of his fellow humans at the Hill Fort. “We just fought a bat creature, it might have had some ice dragon blood in it as well,” Daria informs Rose, “If your friend is here we need to find them. There could be more,”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 21:48:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"And the elves mentioned that there might be fey in the area." Deneve says and giving her companions a meaningful look, hoping they catch her unsaid warning. Then she turns to look againt Rose, this time with more sympathy in her eyes and voice.<br><br>"I'm sorry, but no ships come here, the ocean is almost impassable."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>07-10-2011, 21:55:22</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose frowned a bit as Daria informed her of nearby bat creatures and than began fumbling about looking for her blade, while speaking in response, "I see. I suppose we could try and look for him. I didn't see or hear him when I appeared, so he likely ended up already on the ground if he is here at all. I'm not sure how the spell he tried was supposed to work exactly. It was written on some scroll."<br><br>Rose than paused a bit after Deneve's announcement. She looked extremely concerned for a brief moment and than her expression grew dull and resigned, "If that's the way it is I suppose I'll just have to make due."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>08-10-2011, 14:44:35</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You start looking for Rose’s mage companion, the three of you staying close together with the green haired girl wondering through the trees maybe 20ft away from you. After about an hour you have covered little ground and the few times you dared call out a name nothing responds, humanoid or creature. It is getting late, and Deneve limbs are feeling increasingly numb from the poison. Gently Red speaks what has been on his mind ever since they started the search, “If the teleportation was random, there is a wide margin for where a target could end up Rose, and we are surrounded by water,” After a pause Daria adds, “We need to rest. In the morning we can get the aid of the elves in the search,”
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>09-10-2011, 20:00:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose soldiered on as they scoured unfamiliar territory for her missing companion. The rest of her companions seemed to be worse off for wear than herself, despite the injuries she'd sustained in her fall and they called for a break first. Rose showed no hint of opposition to the idea, "I am sure my companion can handle himself if he's arrived here. If he landed farther away we will find nothing searching the forest. You all appear to be growing weary. You speak of elves, do they have a settlement nearby we can go to rest? You need not worry about me. I had not known my companion for long, and I expect I have bigger concerns than determining his well being if we are truly isolated on an island as you've said."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>10-10-2011, 13:50:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"I agree, we should go back to the elves camp. I think they will grant us place by their fire if nothing else." Deneve said. She wondered if her voice slurred. She was doing her best to hide the effects of the poison. No point in worrying the others when she could heal it in the morning with her wand.&nbsp; She doupted it was lethal anyway, and she didn't think any of the others could help her if it was.<br><br>"I think it was that way?" She said, pointing at the direction she thought the camp was at.<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"> Survival roll 14 + 4 = 18</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>11-10-2011, 17:30:53</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You head back towards the elven camp, Devene managing to find a fairly straight path through the forest. For the most part of the journey Daria carries the slim bat creature’s corpse, its wings wrapped around the body allowing it to fit nicely into her rucksack. About an hour after midnight you sight their tents, pale in the darkness, the only person moving being a lone sentry slumped against a tree trunk. He jumps to attention as soon as he sees you, jogging over to meet you.<br>&nbsp; Seeing your wounds and fatigued along with the blood on your cloths he bites back any questions he has, merely saying “You can tell us in the morning,” before leading you the larger tent where he quietly open the front flap, gesturing for you to lie down near the entrance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 21:06:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Sure that her speech was actually slurring at that point, Deneve just muttered her thanks to the sentry before falling down to sleep. She didn't even have energy to undress or make herself paricularly comfortable, instead just placing her backbag on the ground as billow before falling asleep.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>12-10-2011, 22:37:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose on the other hand merely sat down upon the floor of the tent legs crossed and meditated for a time, infusing her body with psionic energy, performing mainenance, and mending her wounds while facing the entrance to the tent all the while. She was finished after a mere 4 hours but chose not to disturb the other's sleep. She spent the rest of the time they were asleep training in her head, going over past battles move by move thinking about how she could have done things better.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:11:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Daria and Red awaken feeling fully recovered from their battle yesterday with only some thin slivers of scar tissue to bear witness to the claws and jagged ice; its creation magically sped up by the magic of Deneve’s wand. The songstress herself awakens with a feeling akin to the day after a night of a drinking match with dwarves, although she is confident the damage inflicted to her body by the poison is slowly being repaired.<br>&nbsp; As the others begin to stir Rose snaps away from trying to recall the steps involved with summoning forth the serpent of flame and silently follows them outside, Daria stopping only to lift the folded bat creature’s corpse, tucking it under one arm. Outside you are greeting by a flood of late morning light, with only two elves in sight. One of them, the sentry from last night, is stooped over the fire, whilst another is practising her archery against a humanoid shaped board of wood 50 paces away.<br>&nbsp; The latter notices you and moves closer, wiping her forehead of sweat as she stashes her bow across her shoulder, bending to the side in an attempt to balance it. “Greeting,” she smiles, giving up and clutching her weapon in her hand, “The others have gone off to talk with the other tribes. There is some disagreement as to how many of these creatures are, and how many have been slain. But you must be hungry. Razzig?” she calls out, “Its ready, but it needs to cool,” comes the reply, and the female elf leads you towards the fire.<br><br>&nbsp; Deneve<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 the text of UMD says 24 hours, you will need to wait until evening before you can use your wand of lesser restoration again.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>18-10-2011, 02:20:49</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose' wounds were not entirely healed from her fall the night before, but they were in much better shape than they had been and what healing had occured had been seemless leaving no traces of scars. She followed behind the others curiously and decided it might be wise to ask a few more questions of her current benefactors. "These bat creatures are not a normal occurance in your forest than? When I'd heard about them last night I assumed it was the usual state of affairs."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>19-10-2011, 16:01:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “They are normal as anything can be in this world,” the female elf shrugs as you sit down around the fire, a good distance away from it since there is no need for its heat with the sun already high in the sky. “But they usually dwell in the mountains, and their appearance in the forest is unsettling for us all,” “We do have them to thank for this though, at least part of it,” the second elf chimes in, passing out thick wooden bowls of a soup composed of some kind of grain and lumps of a pale vegetable. “There wasn’t enough scamper monkey meat left, but I cracked the bones and tossed them in, so that should help,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 00:39:52</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				When she wok up, Deneve immediately stared at her hands hwile opening and closing her fists few times to check her hand dexterity. It hadn't gotten worse during the night, which was a relief. She looked up at the sky, wondering how long it would take before her would be operational again.<br><br>Se took the food that was offered with thanks, not listening all that closely to the discussion. It was clear she was still bit shaken about the whole, being poisoned thing. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>20-10-2011, 00:53:29</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looked down at the food curiously, it sounded like resources were stretched thin here but she couldn't help but garner a taste. She could survive without food if she chose, and felt a slight tinge of guilt in accepting the meal when they were resorting to monkey bones to feed themselves, but Rose loved new experiences. She spoke out after a few mouthfuls, "Hmm... it seems quite satisfying. If these bats are a good food source why worry about their presence?"<br><br>She stretched a bit as she thought about what it could mean for the bats to be driven out of the mountains. "It could be that something has happened in the mountains, or perhaps they just grew too popolous and decided to expand. I do not think I should impose upon you forever however. I would gladly join a group off to explore the cause of the bats unrest, but I'm afraid I'm not much of a scholar of the ways of nature and would be little more than an extra warrior in such a group."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>21-10-2011, 02:51:48</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Razzig mentioned that you seemed very tired last night,” the female elf notes, studying Deneve’s face, adding “Take this,” as she presses a jar of white wood into the songstress’s hand, “It will aid your recovery of any malign affliction as long as it is not blocked by magic,”<br>&nbsp; “You misunderstand us, green hair,” Razzig smiles, without a hint of mockery employed in his tone with the use of his chosen name for her, “We are not eating the bat creatures, just some monkeys who have been pushed into our territory by the presence of the bat creatures. To us these monkeys are annoying, but an easy source of food. However this applies to other predators as well, who may get restless as less energy is used up hunting. Also, the Unnatural Hill wants the monkeys gone, since many fruit farms on the edge of the forest are under its protection. In short, whilst the bat creatures have benefitted us, they need to be returned to their mountain side,” he explains, chuckling, “And do not worry about simply being a warrior. From what I hear fighting these creatures takes as many as you can spare,”<br>&nbsp; “I see you have a specimen on you,” the female elf speaks after several mouthfuls of soup. “I may be able to learn more about its nature from examining it. Just don’t expect Razzig to help, his stomach flared last time he tried,” “Its flesh was rotten,” “The lizard had not been dead for two days,” the pair argue and giggle, playfully hitting each other.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-10-2011, 03:18:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looks contemplative once more as she speaks out simply, "It sounds like politics to me." Eating more of the food before her as she looks the group over once more, "But I will still assist. Are you going to be sending a party out to discover what's disturbed the bat creatures?"<br><br>Rose shifted her posture as she awaited a response, now in a kneeling position, not liking to stay still for long when she was not meditating.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>25-10-2011, 21:35:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “I think that would be the best course of action; however we are short on volunteers. We take comfort in the trees and loath to fight outside them, and there are also practical issues about engaging the bat creatures on the cliff slopes. Home terrain, and no trees to limit their flight. It could get even worse if we have to enter caves,” Razzig explains, his voice trailing away towards the end. “What my companion is trying to say,” the female elf takes over, “Is that left to our own accord we would happily remaining in our forest, thinning their numbers gradually, even though it is an inefficient approach. Would you be willing to attack them in their caves?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-10-2011, 02:44:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looks off into the distance thoughtfully at that request. After several moments thought she nods and turns back, "I would prefer at least one other to accompany me in case something should go wrong, but I would investigate the caves at the very least. I will not go in with the intention of exterminating the bats however, merely to learn what has caused them to venture from the caves and into your forests."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>29-10-2011, 13:45:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve took the jar, slightly disappointed, but not surprised, that she hadn't managed to hide her condition. She thanked the elf, whipe opening the jar, wondering what kind of medicine it contained.<br>"Why would facing them inside the caves be even worse than the cliffs?" She asks suddenly even though she hand't seemed to be listening to the conversation?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-11-2011, 02:46:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Well with that determination I am sure we can find someone to volunteer their aid, although I am not sure if you will be able to reason with them,” “I will go with you,” Red raises his hand immediately and Razzig smiles as his point is proven. Daria looks as if she is about to speak up herself, but then the warrior opts to instead draw the female elf to the side for a short discussion in which the corpse of the bat creature is gestured at numerous times.<br>&nbsp; “Home terrain advantage for one, and I reckon they can see in the dark. We can’t,” Razzig turns to address Deneve’s inquiry, “There is more chance of an ambush, and we will be clustered together: a good target for their breath attack. And we will rarely have the space to use our bows properly. Get the idea?” he asks, again his tone is not condescending, despite what his words may imply.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>11-11-2011, 21:06:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve shrugged. "Don't know if I'd prefer figthing them while climbing up the cliffs to that. Anyway, I'm coming as well."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>14-11-2011, 23:21:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Well then I think we have a team then,” Razzig chuckles, “The citizens of the Unnatural Hill are truly living up to their reputation bravery,” he reaches out to lay a palm in your hand, “I hope to see you back in our forest soon. Be careful in those caves,” and for the first time his eyes are edged with a brief look of concern.<br>&nbsp; “I will come too,” Daria declares, stepping away from the female elf, “Now we know more about then we can fight them better. They have a weakness to silver and we have silver. Red, could you apply the ore to our blades, at least temporarily?” The spell weaver considers the question, “I guess so...” “Good. We should leave now whilst we still have sunlight,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>16-11-2011, 03:19:11</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose nods as she thinks on leaving immediately, "Yes. We just finished breakfast, we should have plenty of daylight left if we leave now and I can see no reason to linger here. Not to be ungrateful for your hospitality but I'd like to get a better look at the island I've suddenly found myself on and if I can do that while being of assistance to you all I don't mind."<br><br>Moving about impatiently as she turns to look at Deneve, "You seem ill, as noted earlier, are you certain you'll be able to fight in your current condition? If you feel up to it I will gladly accept your assistance, but I cannot assist you should your condition worsen."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 01:17:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"I'm fine." Deneve said allowing her irritation to show. She wasn't used to feeling weak or a burden. "And my wand should recharge before evening anyway." She shook her head.<br><br>"Lets go."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and TheHangedMan)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>17-11-2011, 04:29:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With the two elves’ cheerful goodbyes and wishes for your safe return in your ears you head back into the western part of the forest. Sure enough by day the bat creatures are not active and you pass through the tall green trunked trees without trouble. However, the predators also prove to be as adept at stealth as they were the other day and you do not see any sleeping.<br>&nbsp; After about two hours, with the mid afternoon sun starting its long descend to fall behind the ocean, you approach the edge of the tree line. There is no sign of Rose’s mage companion, and the newcomer cannot help but remember the vast amount of water on every side of them.<br>&nbsp; Exciting the forest you see the Grey Cliffs, the naked stone curving upwards and quickly becoming impossible to scale without magic or sophisticated climbing equipment. Fortunately for you, most of the caves are within the first 200ft, before the slope becomes too challenging. You have left the trees of the elves behind, and the wind is carrying a different scent to you, one of more intense, moist plant life. You recall the rumours of a dense, deep green forest behind the Grey Cliffs. “Do you start climbing now?” Daria inquires.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>18-11-2011, 05:36:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose gave some thought to the fate of her companion, she understood little about the magic that brought her here, but it was seeming absolutely certain that he had not arrived in the same place as herself. If he was off by any significant factor he'd have wound up in the middle of the ocean, and if only she had been teleported and he'd been left behind to face the dragon himself he'd have been in an equally dire situation. She had not been terribly close with the wizard, only having travelled with him for a couple months, but she still hoped he had survived.<br><br>She did not dwell on it long however, there was nothing to be gained from worrying about him, she had no idea what fate had befallen him, and had her own problems to deal with now. The current dilemma being somewhat mundane, a cliff. Rose spoke as she looked to the cliff, "I do not think scaling the cliffs would be wise. Are there not paths or caves we could navigate to avoid such a fate? I must admit embarassment at having come while knowing so little of the lay of the land. If I'd known we were going to be climbing I'd have obtained equipment to do so properly first."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>20-11-2011, 15:50:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We could always try looking for a path I suppose. Though I think the elves would have mentioned if there was?" Deneve reasoned. SHe wasn't a very good climber but she could try if it came to it. She tried to estimate the easiest climbing route, but didn't have much luck with it.<br><br>OOC: rolled Nat 1 for survival.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 00:43:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Daria approaches the edge of the soil, laying a single boot on the rocky slope. “I do not think we will need rope yet,” the warrior declares, and begins to ascend the, for the time being, gently sloped cliff face. Sure enough you managed to maintain your balance on your way up; although your pace is limited to a third of what is would be on flat terrain. <br>&nbsp; After about a minute and a half, the four of you reach the first cave, its edges smooth and grey like the surrounding rock, the entrance angled upwards to allow the sun to illuminate the first few feet, where you can see a fine layer of sand. It seems unremarkable, and about a foot too small you to fit inside comfortably, but at a pinch you could manage. Ahead of you there are several more such openings, as well as quite a few smaller and a couple larger ones. “Are we looking for anything in particular?” Red inquires.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: As long as you do not take damage on hurry on the cliff face you won't need any skill checks to avoid falling.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>22-11-2011, 00:56:50</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose was uncomfortable, even on the gentle slope. One slip and she'd roll down and down much farther than was safe. She looked to the caves curiously as they got closer, staring at the larger passages, "How big are the creatures on average? I only saw the one specimen you were carrying with you. We need to find where they live and learn what is driving them from their homes."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 00:42:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve climbed a little clumsily, but steadily, taking extra care in not taking any kind of risk of falling. She breathed out of relief when they arrived at the first cave. She couldn't use her fighting style very well if fatigued.<br><br>"I think we should head for a larger one. The largest possible even." She said, then turned to look at Rose. "Well thats the only I have seen too." She grinned.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>24-11-2011, 06:27:42</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; You continue along a semi defined ridge, grateful for the stability even such a slight amount of flatness provides. You pass several more caves, but again you are not sure if they are used as lairs. Finally, with the Sun about 2 hours from reaching the horizon, you see the largest cave yet, easily big enough for you to stand in, possibly even stretch, and the four of you could just about walk abreast.<br>&nbsp; However, the slope up to the entrance is the steepest you have seen so far, and as you approach the head of a bat like creature pokes out over the edge, its eyes, partially shut against the glare of the sun, looking at you curiously. Then a second head appears. Your hands reach for your weapons, but neither hunter makes any move to attack, and as Daria steps up and peers at the ledge she notes a third, still form that could be a carcass from a hunt.<br>&nbsp; “I have some rope,” Red mumbles, eyes fixed on the two creatures, “If one of us can climb it up, the rest could follow, but what do we do about those creatures?” the spell weaver continue, reluctantly dropping his gaze to start knotting the rope.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>26-11-2011, 12:51:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose stared at the cave for several moments, eying the situation.<br><br>When Red mentioned rope, Rose looked to them with unfaltering confidance and spoke bluntly, "Tie the rope around my waist. They are liable to attack if one of us tries to climb up, but I can hop a distance this short with ease and engage them while the rest of you use the rope to follow." She donned a bracelet on her wrist burning as always with a continual flame while she waited.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>26-11-2011, 16:57:54</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Are you sure Rose? These creatures are powerful, we were badly injured fighting one and here there are two,” Red states his obvious but relevant observation, handing the girl his rope. “See if you can get some of that silver onto my arrow tips,” Daria instructs the spell weaver, who had been fiddling around with the ore at some of the easier points during the journey so far. He obliges, but warns that, “It won’t work as well as solid silver, and it will only last for one attack,” “One attack is enough with an arrow,” the warrior replies, laying the arrows out in case she need them. Above you the creatures are starting to get concerned by your presence, and one of them utters a sound halfway between a bird’s squawk and a beast’s growl.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>26-11-2011, 18:34:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve draw he flute with slow steady movement, making sure not to startle the creatures. Then she pulled it to her lips, ready to start playing the second the battle starts.<br><br>"I could try to use magic to hold one of them but I am not sure if the spell would work on them." She whispered.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-11-2011, 22:39:00</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose pauses for a moment at Red's warning and looks to the creatures speculatively, "I will still go, but what can you tell me about them exactly? They don't look THAT dangerous..."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>27-11-2011, 23:50:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “They are fast, and dextrous, their flesh resistant to non-silver weapons and magic. They can breathe a cloud of chilling air. When they die their body sheds ice shards, and the spike on their tails, which you cannot see, is poisonous,” Red informs Rose, “But last time is surprised us,” Deneve adds.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>29-11-2011, 12:11:16</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose frowns at that revelation as she finishes tying the rope around her waist, "The chilling breath may be a problem, I had hoped to merely defend until you reached the cave to join me but I have no special wards against cold. I shall go in with my full might from the very start if they are so dangerous. This terrain does not permit anything less." <br><br>Rose looks up to the cave once more as a ball of ectoplasm forms in her hands and she begins concentrating on it, pulling in more and more ectoplasm by the second, "Whatever you intend to do, prepare yourselves, I go now."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>30-11-2011, 21:15:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve sighed and started playing without waiting for others to act. Tune she played wasn't that different from she had played before. It was about insulted stranger who had returned for vengeance. Fitting, taken the circumstances. It told of wrath that would come to their house and tear them down, not leaving a single stone standing.<br><br>As she played, the same sorcerous fire she had used in the previous battle returned, sheating her allies weapons.<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">Shift action: inspirational boost<br>Standard action: inspire courage.<br>Immediate action straight after: active Badge of valor.<br>Allies gain +4d6 damage on all attacks.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 01:06:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; As Rose suspected, the bat creatures’ guarded curiosity becomes increasingly strained as she crafts her ectoplasmic ally, and when the needle legged, translucent monster is thrown up onto the ledge in front of the cave, your enemies become outright hostile, screeching challenges at the intruder as they unfurl their wings.<br>&nbsp; Below the ledge, Deneve words shroud your weapons with the white fire of vengeance, but both Daria and Red, whilst prepared to fire bolts of metal and magic respectively, hold their attacks, least they are needed to shield Rose.<br>&nbsp; The two bat creatures push themselves off the rock face and the astral construct on it, dipping slightly before the expanses of skin carry their light bodies up. The playful cruelty you initially witnessed in the creatures is gone as he first unleashing it chilling breath upon the opponent whilst the second follows suit, but it is fire and not cold that it spits out. The four of you below are ignored as the bat creatures turn on agile wings to engage the intruder with their claws and tail barbs. Their fans are bared but no mocking sounds escape their lips.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 astral construct can have an AoO against one of the creature as they take off. It also takes 11 cold damage and 8 fire damage, each of which can be halved by a reflex save at DC: 13. Your astral construct is on the ledge, 15ft away from the cave entrance.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>03-12-2011, 21:01:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Preperations complete Rose pulled on the space between her and the cave and hopped directly to the cavern beside her Astral construct. She moved behind the creature, blade out, preparing to strike any bats who approach as she allowed the rope to drop to the ground below. She instructed the Amber Tunneller to do likewise and with a shout down to the rest of the group of, "If they come for me start climbing up while I've got their attention." held her sword ready.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-12-2011, 15:53:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Realising that she couldn't continue playing her flute while climbing, Deneve stayed put, knowing that she would be more useful keeping up her tune than swinging her sword without the power boost her music provided.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-12-2011, 17:28:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Deneve continues to focus on her song as Daria stows the bow in a strap on the side of her backpack, preparing to climb the rope so that she may engage the bat creatures with her blades. Red follows behind her, tying the rope around the songstress’s waist before following the warrior up the knotted trail.<br>&nbsp; On the ledge, the enemies swoop by Rose and her construct, not attack so much as allowing their tail barbs to steam behind them, hoping that the point will find its mark in their wake as they skim their targets. As such both attacks are avoided, Rose ducking under it whilst the barb fails to penetrate the ectoplasm of the astral construct.<br>&nbsp; The bat creatures pay dearly for their reckless and clumsy attack. One receiving a blow to the chest that nearly sends it spiralling into the rock face, but it manages to recover just in time. The creature attacking rose manages to pull up to avoid the full of the metal blade, but the weapon still leaves a long sash across its body, burning with white flame and acid. Your opponents change tactics, the one most seriously injured taking to flying circles 20ft above you, never coming into striking distance, whilst the second turns round to attack again, aiming at the bearer of the sword drenched in flame.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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; If the astral construct is medium or smaller it won’t be able to reach the bat creature, so only you will be able to attack.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>06-12-2011, 19:18:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose had seen the bats shoot past and into the cavern proper and realized the construct she'd made to shield herself from the creatures was no longer in a position to do so. Still, any fancy maneuvering would be difficult with the weight of her companions anchoring her to the cave entrance and the construct would prevent her from being pushed off the edge while they ascended. She turned to face the bats, weapon ready once more. If this was the way it had to be so be it, if the creatures had not been flying she would have considered going toe to toe with them normally, and if it was going to give her the chance she was going to take it. She tried to rememeber which of the beasts had spit fire and which had spit cold, expecting the one still flying above as its companion swoops down to do so again soon as she shifted into the flame's blessing stance.<br><br>Her strike as it gets close is much more accurate<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"> Okay, due to the bizarre nature of readied actions, it's my turn again before the bat that attacked gets another go, although bat flying around in circles goes before that. If it's still up and about can I full attack it? If they have less than good maneuvrability they have a minimum forward speed and so would be unable to avoid the astral construct who is standing directly behind rose without landing. Not making any more rolls since I'm not sure on the situation though. Bats tend to have good which would allow them to do crazy things like hover and fly backwards. They'd probably just hover in full attack range of rose if they have good or better though since moving BACK would provoke another aoo but maybe it will move back anyway.<br><br>Anyway, Readied attack result was 24, wish I had that last time when I burned the maneuver and would have got wis to damage. Thanks to the bard this should still really freaking hurt though.<br>2d4+4 slashing came out 7 but the extra energy damage came out 6 acid and 11 fire</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>11-12-2011, 05:36:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The fire creature of the duo manoeuvres around to make a second attack at Rose, this time turning to allows for a greater control of its tail, but the appendage is short and only moderately flexible, giving the martial artist amply opportunity to avoid the poison barb. However, her own attacks prove to be not as effective as she would have hoped. Twice the blade hit, but the creature’s strange flesh negates some of the damage, and its fire affinity appears to render it immune to Deneve’s combat blessing. However, the raw power of the astral construct’s strikes hard is still significant, enough to persuade the creature to fly upwards, circling round to rejoin its companion, out of reach.<br>&nbsp; As soon as it clears the pair, the ice creature above unleashes a second dose of its freezing breath, this one more intense than the first. Daria manages to make it up just in time to experience the shock of frost herself, unable to protect her body whilst pulling up onto the ledge. Red luckily avoids the worst by chance as he arrives 2 second latter. Getting over her suffering with a brief fit of violent shivers, the warrior reaches down to begin to pull the rope, to allow Deneve to “climb” the rock edge with her feet whilst still concentrating on her song. “Do we fight them or make for the cave?” The warrior asks, as Red blast one of the bat creatures with a bolt of eldritch energy that seems to pierce the creature’s numerous supernatural wards, but does not do enough damage to kill it.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: It’s going to take two rounds for Deneve to climb the rope, unless she succeeds on the accelerated climbing check or someone else helps Daria.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 and the astral construct take 17 cold damage, reflex save for half.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>11-12-2011, 08:07:27</strong>
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				That cold was really sapping Rose's strength as she shivered, taking the blast in full as her attention was on the fire resistant bat. She stared at the creatures, a slight frown crossing her features as she stood beside her construct now. The rope being pulled up afforded her some more mobility but she could not combat any dives from the bats effectively if she did not focus entirely on doing so.&nbsp; "Can you handle the bats while I stand guard to prevent them from diving? I expect they cannot breathe continously so we may have an advantage while they're afraid of me. If you take out the ice breather the fire bat will be pretty harmless to me."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>12-12-2011, 07:47:18</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">spot check of 15</div><div class="spoiler_body">From the back of the cave, a faint flash of white light</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">listen check of 19</div><div class="spoiler_body">Hurried footsteps</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Called to protect by Magic she doesn't understand, Kasumi wakes and rises.&nbsp; Donning an astral construct to enhance her ability to withstand damage, she then moves forward quickly, but quietly.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>13-12-2011, 23:04:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve began climbing unsteady. She thought she was making good progpress, but it was hard having to keep attention on both finding a foothold, as well playing, AND making sure none of the bat creatures dove in to mutilate her. She drew her sword from its sheat, knowing it wouldn't be much use if she became a target, but it might deter them from trying. A quick glance up told her that the bat creatures seemed to their hands full with her companions.She hoped that was still true when she go there...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusion and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>17-12-2011, 05:45:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Deneve pulls herself up the knotted rope at a speed that surprises even herself, arriving just in time to be subjected to a rippling wave of scorching air that envelops you all, briefly warping your vision so that all you can see are blurry shapes and ill defined colours.<br>&nbsp; As the heat haze passes the second bat creature swoops down aiming a sting at Rose, the success of their breath weapons making the beasts forget the wounds it suffered on previous attempts. Sure enough this attack ends similarly, with the green haired girl ducking and countering the stout barb with ease. Things only get worse for the bat creature as Red hits it with a second blast of energy and before it can recover Daria drops the rope and draws her bow, just managing to lose an arrow into the creature’s back. Its many wards of the flesh do not protect it this time and the cold creature loses control of its flight path, crashing into the cliff face. Its twitching body falls into a crumpled heap, sliding down rocky gentle slope 20ft below.<br>&nbsp; Before you can celebrate however a stranger appears out of the cave to even the odds. Above, the last bat creature turns on its wings to likewise attack, evidently forgetting the scene of death it just witnessed.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Everyone except Kazumi takes 12 points of fire damage, reflex save DC: 13 halves it. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>17-12-2011, 18:38:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi's initiative is 19 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=33839)<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-12-2011, 05:27:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose' mystical discipline and study of flames allowed her to pass harmlessly through the fire as she struck into the diving bat and she prepared herself once more for the fire breathing bat to descend now that it had once again expended its breath. "This one seems resistant to your song." Glancing to the stranger in suspicion as she joins the fray from... inside the cave, wondering where had she come from.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-12-2011, 06:21:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The figure steps out of the darkness, almost seeming to become larger... she looks quite human, save for he fact that she is 9 foot tall.&nbsp; A pretty girl, obviously naked, long black hair tied back in a simple pony tail, her only adornment a silver choker around her neck.&nbsp; Even as she steps forward, she blushes, saying.&nbsp; "I mus ask you all to cease this... I am complelled to defend this creature." She says, pointing at the bat behind her. "And I would rather not hurt anyone to do so."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi uses Expansion and moves between the Bat and those who might hurt it, compelled by it's command, and tries diplomacy, not being aware of the full situation.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>21-12-2011, 23:17:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				This is going better thn I expected, Deneve thought as she climbed faster than she had thought she could. Atleast she reached the edge and rolled over it, rising to her feet with semi-fluid motion and turned directly to face the bat creatures fiery breath weapon.&nbsp; She pulled her hand up to cover her face, but it didn't do much good shielding her. She staggered backwards, narrowly avoiding falling back.<br><br>When the world came back to focus, there was a tall, naked woman in front of them. Deneve had stopped playing her lute, and lowered her weapon but didn't sheate it. The word "compelled" was what sounded queer to her. Was it a magical compulsion, or was that just a manner of speech?<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"> Failed reflex save</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-12-2011, 00:09:32</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The appearance of the 9ft woman sets you on edge as you are unsure how to proceed. Daria holds her blade at the ready; not knowing who she will need to fight next and Red does likewise, veins of glowing translucent energy gathering in his palm.<br>&nbsp; The bat creature above however does not react to the new arrival, ignoring the woman and certain not combining strategy with it, Instead it defaults to its behaviour seen until now with a dive, aiming its tail barb at Rose. Before it can even have a chance to attack the green haired girl however, both she and her summoned creature strike, a needle spiked fist ripping open its flanks whilst the falchion’s blade comes up from below, cleaving through a leathery wing.<br>&nbsp; It momentum gone the dying creatures flops down two feet to the right of were Rose is standing where its body glows before erupting in a burst of fire that momentarily envelops you all. As the heat haze clears, the four of you turn your eyes to the newcomer, wondering how the death of her ward, whose smouldering corpse is still visible out of the corner of your eyes, will affect her disposition. <br><br>&nbsp; OOC: It’s a 20ft radius explosion so you are all affected, taking 14 points of fire damage, reflex save 13 for half.<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">Since you have been around these creatures for some time, you know they have a pouch where a human’s elbow would be. This is where they store valuable belongings.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-12-2011, 05:26:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, rolling (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=33941) safely out of the blast, but still obeying the last command as best she can, approaches the burnt body.&nbsp; She says over her shoulder.&nbsp; "I think, whatever compels me to obey has been taken by this one." <br><br>Saying this, she checks the creature for life, making certain the others do not approach.&nbsp; If it is definitely dead, she pulls it's pouch free, and tosses it to the green haired woman, saying.&nbsp; "Don't come near this creature, and the compulsion will pass.&nbsp; You may take it's treasure however."<br><br>She sighs.&nbsp; "I hate these things."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>22-12-2011, 14:58:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose had no been expecting the creature to explode upon its demise, but her familiarity with flames allowed her to swim through the fire safely with only a moments delay. Her construct just soaked the explosion without seeming to notice, the energy used to make it was running out and it soon dissolved into the ectoplasm from wence it came.<br><br>Rose was not yet ready to relax however, the now twice as tall naked woman confused her and caused her to keep her guard up. The woman moved with purpose it seemed, but her goals were unclear. When she checked the corpse and threw the pouch to Rose the elan was surprised and barely managed to catch it, shifting her falchion to her off hand and letting it touch ground as she grasped it out of the air with her right hand before it could go soaring completely out of her reach.<br><br>Not entirely convinced this wasn't some kind of ruse Rose held the pouch behind her for one of the others to claim and examine as she spoke to them without looking at them, "How are you all? It seems I wasn't the only one to suffer from their breaths. Do you think you'll need to return and heal up before we try again or are you fit to press on and determine the source of the disturbance?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Made the reflex save, took no fire damage. HP 18/35 from earlier. Didn't roll for the Amber Tunneller as it's duration is pretty much spent</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-12-2011, 10:18:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi (the 9 foot tall woman wearing the silver choker) looked up from the corpse.&nbsp; "It's definitely dead, thank the light."<br><br>Looking at them, freed of the last compulsion by the death of the one she was to protect, she suddenly blushes fiercely, and covers herself as best she can.&nbsp; One arm across her chest awkwardly, she stands, asking. "Could one of you please look through that bag?&nbsp; I think whatever they've been using to control me might be in there.&nbsp; If you had it, perhaps I'd be able to help you... right now I'm not sure I can... the large one inside gave me several commands, and it's alive yet."<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">LisztesFerenc</div><div class="spoiler_body">What does Kasumi know about this place and her captors?</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Helenia, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-12-2011, 19:37:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Rose examines the pouch of scorched flesh, braving the disgusting task of half pulling it apart half cracking it open to reveal a copper band gripped by two strands of silver. The darker metal is also decorated with a row of amethysts, cut with impossible perfection given their tiny size. Even holding it in her hand Rose can feel the crushing weight of the magic bound to the metal.<br>&nbsp; “I think I am okay,” Daria ventures cautiously as he examines the burns on her arms. Red is perhaps more honest in the assessment of his injuries. “I could do with a rest. But if we cannot then I have a wand that may be able to take the edge of our injuries. Deneve does as well,”<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; There are only three creatures in the cave: the two who acts as guards that were just killed and the larger alpha male. Despite his stature however he doesn’t seem to be that stronger physically then the others, just very good at magic, possessing many reagents and implements relating to what you are pretty sure are the arcane arts.<br>&nbsp; Most of the time he invokes his spells with elaborate gestures and chanting, but once, to intimidate one of the guards, he conjured some copies of himself that mimicked his movements. When he did that he made no gestures and uttered no words.<br>&nbsp; The cave itself it simple with no branching caverns, just one bend. The alpha male lives in a tall room that stinks of carrion and excrement. It is here that he kept you and all his implements, texts and reagents.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>26-12-2011, 16:25:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Having seen a bat creatures explode on death before, Deneve succesfully turned away from the blast of fire in time, her cloak and the fact that no part of her skin was bare against the blast helped migitate the damage somewhat.<br><br>"Who are you?" She asked the tall woman as she turned back, her voice was kind, but she had some difficulty hiding how bad mood she was in. "My name is Deneve, I am a traveling bard. Also, can you tell us more about that large one?" <br><br>She sheathed her sword, and took her wand of lesser vigor and started casting healing from it. She managed to cast the spell on both her self and Rose before she botched the third attempt, temporarily draining the wand of energy. Already in bad mood, she let out long stream of worst curses she had picked a long her years of travel.<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">Reflex save: 19<br>Both Rose and Deneve get fast healing 1 for 11 rounds.</div></div><br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 01:45:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose took a moment to refocus her mind and prepare herself should more trouble come there way even as her wounds began to heal. "Thank you. I have ways of recovering myself at the expense of enemies, but I have to be concious to do so and there was some risk of me falling against such flying opponents before that could happen."<br><br>She than held the copper band up so the strange woman could see it, evidently not bothered by the nudity at all, "Does this mean anything to you?" Her only words to her.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 07:56:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The enormous woman leaned over to look at the rig more closely, then said simply, "No." Kasumi answered.&nbsp; "For I never saw how they could command me.&nbsp; But if it is magic, it may be that which bound me.&nbsp; You might find out easily enough, simply don it and give me a command."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 10:00:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose frowns for a moment and dons the bracelet on her offhand and points the hand to Kasumi, "Tell me your name than than throw that creatures corpse out of the cave entrance behind me." Pointing to the bat whose pouch they had just opened.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>27-12-2011, 10:43:29</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The woman's eyes widened, as she said in a burst, "Kasumi!"<br><br>She then swiftly turned, picked up the corpse and running past her new master, tossed it unceremoniously out.<br><br>Kasumi turned back and looked at Rose.&nbsp; "There is little doubt then.&nbsp; That object is linked to this." She gestured to the collar she wore.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>28-12-2011, 18:00:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"We could try getting that collar off, if you do not mind sharp objects near your neck," Deneve offered, her eyes on the collar. "Unless its imprevious to harm of course." <br><br>She allowed herself one quick glance at the womans nude form before her hand went to her own cloak, which she started removing. "We do not have any clothing of your own size, but if you want this could serve as a loincloth or something atleast."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 01:57:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose shook her head at Deneve's comment, "I don't think she's thise size naturally I saw her grow." Glancing back to kasumi and shrugging she says now, "Shrink back to your former size and put on the cloak. Even if you can handle the temperature you may... distract my comrades."<br><br>Rose than took a step forward, "But we can get this collar business sorted out later, it seems the creatures in this cave are more intelligent than I first thought, we may be able to... interrogate them to learn what has driven others of their kind from these caves."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 07:13:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrinks immediately, and reaches out for the cloak, and places it around her shoulders.&nbsp; She turns out to be quite petite for a human, a little over 5 feet tall.<br><br>Her quick movements end, and she says.&nbsp; "Well, the collar doesn't have a clasp, as far as I can tell... and being metal, it might be dangerous to try and remove quickly.&nbsp; As for the denizens of the cave, you have killed the two guards here.&nbsp; Inside should only be one more, a magic using one, bigger than these.&nbsp; It seems intelligent... but it can create at least a mirror image effect without actual spellcasting."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 16:20:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Oh," was all Deneve said as the woman shrinked in front of her eyes. "Well there goes that problem."<br><br>"Anyway, we could try destroying that?" Deneve said and pointed at the bracelet. "What do you think, Red? I think this falls under your expertise?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 16:23:14</strong>
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				&nbsp; To the relief of Red, Kasumi returns to her normal size and covers herself with Denever’s cloak, at which point the spell weaver feels it is appropriate to introduce himself, “I am Red. Please to meet you. Where are from? I am afraid it will take a while before I could know anything about that collar. I am not a proper spell caster you see,” After the brief inquiry he takes out a wand of his own and manages to heal a small amount of damage to himself and three adventure companions. “I really must learn what is so special about your wand Deneve. It always seems to heal more,” Under the affect of the healing, the songstress and Rose appears to have almost fully recovered, and Kasumi managed to avoid the bursts of fire and cold in the first place. Red and Daria however are badly injured, the spell weaver sporting a nasty burn on his arm, but Daria is worse off, the warrior’s face and neck been badly damaged by the cold and further down the injury becomes a burn on her left shoulder.<br>&nbsp; Deciding to deal with the issue of Kasumi’s collar later you prepare to enter the cave, Daria apologizing for not being able to lead, positioning herself instead in front of Red with her bow ready. The cave mouth leads straight back into the rock, spacious enough for you to walk in single file in comfort. The walls are covered in a thin layer of filth that collects in the numerous grooves, giving off the scent of a sanitary pit. The roof is 15ft above you and littered with stalactites, on which parallel scratch marks indicating the bat creatures used to cling and climb on them.<br>&nbsp; You reach a sudden bend in the until now straight passage way, where Kasumi informs you in a whisper that soon you will approach the cavern where the last of the bat creature is. Sure enough you can hear a guttural voice chanting strange syllables that do not sound like they could be a proper language carried to you throw the thick air, along with a new scent, one of rotten carrion. Peering around the bend you can see the narrow cavern 30ft away, a constant glow of magical light revealing numerous pieces of metal and thick tomes scattered on the floor and ledges.<br><br>&nbsp; Deneve<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 are 1 point bellow maximum HP.</div></div><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 are 2 points below maximum HP. Also, how many power points do you have left?</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>29-12-2011, 23:08:13</strong>
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				Rose took the lead herself, trusting that the woman was under magical compulsion, but not sure if the bracelet she wears is the only means of commanding her. She did not order Kasumi to follow them either, letting her decide for herself what she would do for the time being.<br><br>Rose frowned as they came to a stop, the sound of chanting up ahead playing out before their ears as she looks to red with a whisper, "What does the chanting mean?" Coming to expect him to be the most knowledgeable about the arcane from the others deferral to him on such matters.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Rose has spent 3 pp on a dimension hop and 6 on an astral construct, she actually ate this morning so has not spent any points sustaining herself leaving her with 13/22 pp</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-12-2011, 03:08:04</strong>
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				Kasumi follows the others, focusing her mind for the battle ahead.&nbsp; The chanting however, causes her to surge forward.&nbsp; "He's casting!&nbsp; We must attack quickly!"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Bringing up a Force Shield, then double moving forward towards the Bat caster.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>02-01-2012, 11:11:24</strong>
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				Deneve picked up space as well drawing her sword and flute once more. As she run she casted a spell called Tongues, hoping that understanding the creatures language could help.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-01-2012, 15:03:39</strong>
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				&nbsp; The five of you take a few second to ready yourselves, Kasumi and Deneve weaving magic to better prepare themselves for the challenge ahead, just as your opponent appears to be doing. “It is a simple warding spell, even adepts can do it,” Red shrugs, “If that is the spell it chooses to ward itself with I do not think it has many spells that affect the caster,” the spell weaver adds with a bit of uncertainty.<br>&nbsp; Not sure how to act on this knowledge, you press forwards towards the cavern. The still air caught between the two walls of rough rock is filled with a potent smell that combines the essence of excrement and carrion, but beneath it are the underlying hints of sulphur and frost powder. On many rocks lie tomes, hastily scrawled, faded letters on leather or thin pages of wood, strangely shaped knives, beads of obsidian and vials and bowls of brightly coloured substances both solid and liquid. One of these rocks has been over turned, spilling a milky sludge across the floor and scattering a trio of dull silver needles.<br>&nbsp; Your opponent clings to the rocky wall above, seeing you out of the corner of his eye but not turning immediately to face you. It is larger the other bat creatures you have faced, both in height and bulk, but not by much, and its arms remain proportionately thin given its human sized, even with the hints of muscle tone. More striking is the magical displays it has weaved into itself. There a total of 5 creatures, each a perfect copy in appearance and posture to the other, and each has a translucent disk hovering in front of its chest, distorting the skin to bulge when viewed through it. Five pairs of eyes survey its lair, each glowing violet, the writhing energy within them hinting at the power this beast commands.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Not that I don’t trust your ability to handle this diplomatically, but roll initiative everyone. Bat creature is acting on initiative 4.<br><br><strong>&nbsp; Combat Map</strong><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"><span style="font-family: courier;" class="bbc_font">&nbsp; 123456<br><br>A XXXXXX<br>B XT_CXX<br>C X___XX<br>D X__T_X<br>E XB_R_X<br>F XTKDTX<br>G XXWSTX<br>H XX__XX<br>I XX__XX</span><br><br>&nbsp; Key:<br>X = Rock<br>T = separate rock used as table for tome, implement or reagent<br>_ = open space<br>C = decaying corpse of some four legged mammal<br><br>B = bat creatures, currently clinging to the walls 20ft above the ground.<br><br>D = Deneve<br>K = Kasumi<br>R= Rose<br>S = Red, the spell caster<br>W = Daria, the warrior</div></div><br>&nbsp; Rose<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Didn’t you also spend 3 power points to recover Dearth Mark?</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-01-2012, 17:46:29</strong>
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				Kasumi looked fiercely at the creature that had dominated her this past week, and concentrating, a glowing translucent white eagle forms around her, then merges into her skin, then a glowing set of wings white, feathered wings springs from her back.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">As Kasumi has an Initiative 9 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34179), I'll hold off on describing her move action.&nbsp; Her standard is to use 'Skin of the Construct' to gain a 20 foot flight speed.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-01-2012, 21:44:50</strong>
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				Rose looked to the bat, and frowned. These images were going to be a nuisance, as if the flying wasn't already enough of a problem. Well, she had a plan to deal with the flying this time. She stood firmly on the ground and started gathering Ectoplasm once more, Taking the care to custom build the construct this time so that it too could fly. If one of the others wanted to try diplomacy that was fine but she'd meant to interrogate it after capturing it alive.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">I couldn't use Psychic Renewal when I said I would since I'd misread how the feat worked, which you pointed out to me. Since I didn't actually feel the need to use the maneuver again and could just refresh it before choosing to use the maneuver if I wanted, I didn't refresh it at all during the fight. I than refreshed it manually after the encounter since that doesn't cost me anything but a moments meditation.<br><br>Rose Initiative is 15 by the way, so that'll be when it appears next round. For now I'm manifesting a 1 round power which means cannot aoo and getting attacked provokes concentration checks.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 10:26:10</strong>
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				Deneve started calculating possible battle plans as soon they entered the room. She doupted she could use her sword much, so it might be better to focus on casting spells. But then again she wasn't sure effective that could be. And she couldn't keep up her music while casting. She could try diplomacy, but... yeah, not very likely.<br>"Anyone have any plans?" She whispered.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body"> iniative 8</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 13:36:39</strong>
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				&nbsp; Before anyone else can act, Daria looses two arrows at the creature, presumable thinking that the rest of you are likewise not too keen on a diplomatic approach. The first arrow strikes, drawing a weak trickle of blood from all five images, but the second arrow is caught in the creature nimble fingers and cast aside.<br>&nbsp; Red follows the warrior’s example, unleashing a bolt of swirling pale blue energy at the creature that hits its mark, reacting with the illusionary magic to expand and envelope the creature and its four copies’, but when the energy clears none of them are harmed. “This creature is completely invulnerable to common magic. The only spells that can reach it are those lost,” the warlock curses.<br>&nbsp; Rose and Kasumi both begin constructing forms out of strangely similar forms of energy, especially given how rare such arts are on the island. The green haired girl focuses on creating a temporary creature to aid them in battle, but it will be several more second before she is done. Merely augmenting herself, Kasumi is finished sooner, displaying a magnificent pair of translucent wings. Deneve refrains from acting, waiting to see how events unfold.<br>&nbsp; The creature above you is unconcerned by your activities, but it does stare intently at Kasumi, eyes locked not on her wings but the chocker around her neck. “How dare you?” it demands in a gruff, shaky voice, “The weak should not flee their master!” his frustrated words turn into chanting, his voice remaining just as deep but becoming more fluid as it switches to a second language. <strong>“Garip rak nostrom,”</strong> Instantly the heat is sucked out of the cave, and something else as well as you struggle to breath, gulping down mouthfuls of air yet still feeling a slight constriction of the chest, similar to when you hold your breath. Frost forms on the walls and floor, but the cold is now a secondary concern.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: You all take 6 points of cold damage and 1 ability damage to all six stats. A fortitude save DC: 16 halves the damage and negates the ability damage. Additionally, moveing will now require a balance check.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>05-01-2012, 17:32:27</strong>
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				Rose superior concentration and practice with the ways of meditation allows her to weather the storm of cold and maintain focus on her sculpting and her efforts pay off as the construct manifests behind the bat creature already in the air and flies forward to open things up with a slam attack.<br><br>Still, her creation could fight for her, but she was in no condition to reach the creature herself and so she focused on aligning her body and mind once more against the bat creatures magics. Speaking to the bat bluntly in common, "If you're willing to surrender I will accept, but we won't relent while you make up your mind. Only the dismissal of your magics will be accepted as proof."<br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Activated Mind Over Body to use concentration in place of my fortitude save and got 16 exactly. 3 cold damage and no ability damage. DC 14 concentration to continue manifesting astral construct and I got a 21. Astral construct has: Improved Slam and Fly(20 feet average) Abilities. PP is now 7/24<br><br>Astral construct hit AC 15, which is probably enough to hit an image, if it somehow hit the real bat did minimum damage(11) <br><br>Rose than refreshed maneuvers to get back mind over body. If you can still 5 foot step without making a balance roll she'll move to D3, otherwise she'll stay put.<br>&nbsp;</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>07-01-2012, 09:31:47</strong>
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				Kasumi (before the creature acts) rises into the air towards it, the white glowing wings carrying her easily off the ground, and the white aura protecting her somewhat.<br><br>Naked as she is, she resists the cold well, having long practiced in extreme temperatures.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi uses her move action from the round to rise into hand to hand range of the creature.&nbsp; Here's her <br>temp hp 4 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34310) from the Skin of the Construct.<br>And her Fort save 24 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34309).<br>Next round she's going to flurry of blows... but as she has to wait until 9, I'll wait to post them.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>07-01-2012, 20:45:14</strong>
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				Well damn, Deneve thought as Red announced that the creature was invulnerable to magic. Figures. Cursing the fact that she didn't see any other way to affect the battle than use her magic to boost her allies. It was useful yes, but not beng able to do anything directly always made her nervous. <br><br>As the temperature in the room started to rise she started playing her lute, summoning her white fire against the cold. It was tune about single small fire standing against the darkness, about freedom that had been forgotten and needed to be taken once more.<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">Made the fortitude save =17<br><br>Actions: Normal Dragonfire inspiration combo she always does :P = +4d6 fire damage to all attacks </div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>10-01-2012, 10:35:38</strong>
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				Kasumi's hands and feet fly out toward the creature and it's images, striking once.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-01-10 03:31:14, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 5d6 Result: 14 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34381) damage<br>At 2012-01-10 03:29:44, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a9 Result: 11 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34380) attack 2<br>At 2012-01-10 03:29:30, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a9 Result: 21 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34379) attack 1<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>11-01-2012, 01:27:40</strong>
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				&nbsp; The cave fills with chilled, weak air, but whilst the rocks display the affect of the cold with intricate patterns of frost crystals, you for the most part remain unaffected. Unable to invoke the eldritch energies of Kasumi and Rose, Daria contends herself with simply firing two arrows at the five images, smiling as Deneve imbues her weapons with the white flame. One finds the real creature, but the translucent disk of force blocks the metal point. The second one however shatters an image, leaving only the creature and 3 duplicates.<br>&nbsp; Red seems to be the only one unable to breath in this new air, and staggers as he again curses the limited nature of his magic, and instead makes for one of the rocks, least he find some implement that could help him and his allies. However his footing is unsure on the frosted stone and he slips, falling painful before he can take two steps.<br>&nbsp; Rose’s construct appears and slashes at the enemy, shattering a second one of its wards, meanwhile the manifester herself stays where she is, not wanting to risk slipping on the icy cavern floor. Kasumi strikes a third visage leaving only the creature and a single duplicate, but the creature does not seem concerned by its diminishing defences.<br>&nbsp; Rather it seems enraged as it scuttles along the wall, adjusting its position. “Go to the nine hells you weakling! I will never submit to you! How dare you even make such demands of me? <strong>Illoquwii thantos</strong>,” it shrieks, again merging threats with spell casting, the shock of such a high pitched voice made all the more intense by the contrast to its previous gruff tone. Reaching out, the bat creature lays a hand on Kasumi, and black veins for between the two, draining life from one and giving to the other, a mesh of black weave fortifying the enemy mage and its duplicate. <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">You take 21 damage.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>11-01-2012, 19:17:04</strong>
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				Rose gave a mental command to the astral construct she had conjured, it would not stop its flight, leaving a slight opening as it moved from one side of the bat to the other, provoking it into attacking and hopefully leaving itself unable to defend properly as the construct grabbed hold of it to pry it from the wall.<br><br>Rose, for her own part, slid along the ice as best she could to get into position to take advantage if the creature were to suddenly find itself grounded.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Movement provokes an Aoo. Hopefully that is the only AOO the creature can make in the round since the grapple attempt that comes immediately after also provokes an aoo, and if that aoo hits the attempt fails. The Astral construct hit touch AC of 20, Grapple check of 20 followed if the creature didn't hit with a second aoo. Some things to Remember: Firing into grapple with ranged weapons/ranged touch attacks has an equal chance of hitting any of the targets in the grapple, so this may be dangerous for the construct. Spells with somatic components cannot be cast at all while grappling, and you are assumed to devote all of your limbs to grappling unless you have the improved grab ability, so it probably won't be able to hold onto the wall.<br><br>Rose' balance came out 15, if the grapple succeeded she's going to attack it once it gets in range, if not, she's just going to chill there a bit till next round since she doesn't have any decent ranged abilities</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>16-01-2012, 22:24:03</strong>
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				Damn it damn it damn it, Deneve thought as she watched the battle unfold. There had to be something she could do. The creatures wer immune to her magic and she couldn't reach them with her blade.<br>She glanced around and noticed where Red was going and made to follow, only to slip on the ice and land on the ground painfully.<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"> Balance check of 2<br><br>Sorry it took me so long to post</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>17-01-2012, 09:58:42</strong>
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				<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>- 27 HP from 44<br>- 22 AC (23 vrs beast)<br>- 9 PP<br><br>Kasumi lunges through the air to join the grapple, and attempts to pin the creature to prevent it spell casting again.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">22 to strike (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34577)<br>26 to pin (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34578)<br>If the creature falls, Kasumi attempt to twist it so it falls beneath her.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>20-01-2012, 23:26:28</strong>
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				&nbsp; Daria fire another two arrows at the bat creature, shattering its last image and drawing blood, however the creatures vital liquids run black this time and as the fluid drips out from the wound the arcane weave stolen from Kasumi becomes enfeebled, swiftly fading.<br>&nbsp; Red moves to examine some of the artefacts scattered carelessly around the cave, followed closely by Deneve. However they were not expecting the floor to be so slippery and have to fight to maintain their balance, gripping each other for support.<br>&nbsp; Rose’s astral construct, now facing only one target, rips its opponent off the wall, gripping it in strong arms. As the bat creature claws at unfeeling unyielding flesh, Kasumi grabs it from behind, wrapping an arm across its throat to prevent speech. The bundle of three falls down to crash into the cavern floor below where Rose await.<br>&nbsp; The bat creature struggles and chokes some unintelligible words and suddenly a ball of white energy erupts in the centre of the cavern, expanding to envelope all of you. However its nature is limited, benign even for most of you. Its presence is barely noticed, and it does not even produce the prickling feeling on your skin so often felt near magic. Rose’s summoning freezes for an instant as the energy reacts viciously to its supernatural flesh, but Rose’s power proves stronger. Focused on maintaining her grapple however, Kasumi is unable to hold the magic at bay and it destroys the shield she had earlier crafted just before entering the cavern.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Kasumi and the construct take 1d6 points of falling damage, bat creature took 3d6. And just to answer the obvious question that was a SLA, so the creature can use it whilst grappled.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 there is nothing dispel able on you (apart from magic gear), but if there is then let me know.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-01-2012, 09:19:24</strong>
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				Rose struck as the bat slammed down onto the ground, finally within reach of her blade with a shout of triumph, "So much for your wings now!"<br><br>The astral construct beat on the bat while maintaining its hold on the creature, completely mindless to the fact it was almost unformed a moment ago by the bats dispel.<br><br>Rose took that moment to unleash a key technique of the desert wind school in perfect glory, even more flames flowing across her blade than Deneve's music already conjured. Both of her swings striking much more skillfully than the more mundane artless swings used in the previous battle.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">The Readied action to attack the bat once it falls goes off, or it happens on my turn, I'm not really sure WHEN the bat falls. Init may change but Rose still gets a proper turn before the bat goes again, so not a big deal. Activating the burning blade boost and using flashing sun strike. The bat is flatfooted from being grappled and has -4 ac from being pinned.<br><br>Oh, and as you thought, Rose has no buffs to dispel.<br><br>Construct attacks with its natural slam while grappling, hits AC 22 for 12 damage<br><br>Got a natural 20 on the readied action, got a natural 20 on the confirm roll as well.<br>Hit 25 in critical threat on the first flashing sun strike, hit 18 on the critical confirm<br>Hit 20 on the second flashing sun strike.<br><br>Readied action was a crit and so dealt 12 slashing damage, 6 acid damage, and 12 fire damage Reduce Slashing to 7 if not a crit.<br>First flashing sun dealt 27 slashing if a crit, as well as 4 acid and 22 fire damage. If it was not a crit reduce slashing to 14<br>Second flashing sun dealt 10 slashing 2 acid 27 fire if it hit<br><br>If I'm supposed to roll falling damage, Construct takes 3 damage. Hasn't been hurt yet besides that so is in pretty good shape. Did the bat not aoo at all last round for some reason? The construct did provoke one.<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-01-2012, 03:39:30</strong>
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				&nbsp; As the creature falls to the ground, Rose pounces on it, finally able to bring her blade into play. The first strike connects with the neck, Deneve’s white flame turning the flesh into a soft substance like a fish’s belly, which the metal edge easily cleaves through, becoming lodged in the spine. The martial artist deftly turns the blade, scratching the bone deeper as she withdraws the weapon. For one terrifying moment it seems the mortal wound did not affect this creature, but then the purple energy in its eyes flickers and its life ends.<br>&nbsp; No sooner has it ceased struggling against Kasumi’s grip and you have all breathed a sigh of relief then the death throes of this creature manifest, and what a fitting last attack this is. There is no cloud of energy, but a magnificent display of the creature’s magical talents which erupt chaotically throughout the cave. In places the thin layer of frost sprouts icy razors, whilst icicles grown from the ceiling to compliment the stalactites. In other patches the rock is revealed as the ice is burnt away by fire, and several shards of rock as well as one of the bounder tables are shattered by bursts of yellow lightening. <br>&nbsp; Daria drops her bow in surprise as she feels her body go stiff, at first it is an irritation, but the transformation does not stop. Her skin becomes rough and hard, the colour turning grey. Losing her balance she falls over, “Help me Red!” she screams before becoming completely prettified. The spell weaver is immediately by her side, having only suffered an unpleasant flash of light in front of his eyes, but in the 20 second Daria’s transformation takes he is unable to save her. “Old magic!” he curses.<br>&nbsp; Deneve’s skin turns a dark shade of grey for a split second but the songstress shakes of the phantasm almost immediately. Rose finds herself enveloped in a putrid green flame that swiftly extinguishes itself, or rather is absorbed into her body, as he can still feel it burning inside, the pain concentrating around her joints. In close proximity the creature’s corpse, Kasumi has to roll away to avoid a jolt of the yellow electricity, and an arm on Rose’s summoning abruptly explodes, scattering a shower of harmless energy shards that adds to the display.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Congratulations, you can take your first bonus feat.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<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 9 fortitude save at DC: 15, taking 2 acid damage per failed save. Additionally (just to give you an idea of how much it hits) a failed save will you staggered and taking a -2 penalty to attack rolls for 6 seconds. Your astral construct also takes 18 force damage.</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">Make a reflect save DC: 14 or take 10 points of electricity damage.</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>22-01-2012, 16:39:54</strong>
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				Rose blinks as the creature explodes, flinching back from the magic instinctively as nothing seems to happen to herself and than looks... irritated. "I'd wanted to try and take him alive, but he was too dangerous."<br><br>And than the pain starts and she barely manages to overcome the initial burst. She struggles to get into a meditative position and focuses on strengthening her body's resistance, not understanding the magic, she didn't want to end up like Daria. She stayed there, sitting cross legged, for nearly a minute, focusing on nothing but purging her body of the acidic influence that threatened to eat away at her. The Astral construct collapses into goo that quickly fades along the way, having stood vigil over any trace of the bats remains after recieving no furthur orders.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">I'll cash that feat on Psionic Body</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-01-2012, 20:28:03</strong>
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				Kasumi dives (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=34669) safely out of the way of the blast of electricity, rolling to her feet, she moves to the side of the newly petrified woman.&nbsp; "Oh my!&nbsp; Is there anything we can do for her?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-01-2012, 00:27:40</strong>
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				&nbsp; “No, the magic is too powerful,” Red curses several more times, not turning to face Kasumi. “Maybe he can though,” the spell weaver indicates the blackened corpse of the bat creature, still crackling with dissipating energy. The skin has been obliterated, revealing veins of purple in addition to the blue ones often visible in living creatures. Its blood is darker, but still red.<br>&nbsp; And it is this that attracts Red’s attention as he cautiously reaches out towards a still pool, wincing at the pain but getting what he wants. “It’s magic did this, and magic is in the blood,” he says, staring at the smear on the tip of his finger. “I will need more though. Deneve! Help me look through the tomes,” the songstress obliges, not voicing her complaint at his rude and hurried manner.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-01-2012, 03:51:52</strong>
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				Rose stood after the pain finally faded away, making her way toward the petrified archer, "It seems she was turned to stone. I know nothing of magic myself. Can this creature's blood really help?" Rose was quite mystified, but not willing to touch the stone flesh, lest it be contagious, "It's a good thing more of us weren't petrified. I'd hate to be turned to stone."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>25-01-2012, 03:15:21</strong>
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				&nbsp; “Yes, yes,” Red nods in agreement at the Rose’s comment, emptying his water skin to fill it up with a mixture of the creature’s dark red and purple vital fluids. “The magic’s in the blood,” the spell weaver repeats, returning his attention to an open book, ill treated pages of skin poorly preserved, stained and unclear.<br>&nbsp; Deneve is likewise fascinated with the artefacts in the room, tearing out a several pages of the books, “Scrolls,” she explains, pocketing each folded sheet of paper, only to pause with one. “Dragon’s teeth this a complex spell,” then after a pause, “This is old magic, but the creature has infused his own power into the paper. This can be used. “Acid fire within”, sounds like it would hurt,” She re-examines the books in greater detail. “Where did the creature get these,” she wonders out loud, “On the mainland, wars would be fought for such books,”<br>&nbsp; Moving over to examine the tome in question you see the songstress poring over a two page set of notes, with two distinct style of writing, one obviously made by hand, the other incredibly precise, possibly a stamp put on the paper whilst it was being made. Deneve indicates the latter runes, “Those are from the Great North I think. There’s a survivor in the Hill Fort who owns a carved bone dagger with similar markings. But this spell...I don’t even understand what is suppose to do. I doubt I ever will,”<br>&nbsp; You gather together various sharp implements, Red breaking away from Daria’s still form long enough to confirm a faint magical presence on several of them, as well as on a pitcher of herb laced blood and a shell shaped amulet. Kasumi finds a bottle labelled “Frost Liquid” and pours out some, surprised to see a blob of white water, like the foam on a wave, float down at an agonizingly slow pace, so slow that Kasumi has time to recapture it before it hits the floor, feeling the cold it radiates in doing so. There are also more mundane alchemical items, and some dry leaves holding a black power none of you have ever seen before.<br>&nbsp; In one corner you find the creature more treasured possessions: gold coins, gems, a bone ring, crystals, one of which shaped like a crude mirror and finally a stone tablet upon which awkward letters have been engraved using the same kind of advanced arcane language seen in the books. “What are we going to do with this all? What do we do with its remains?” Deneve inquires, “Let’s return to the elves. I need to ask them something. Can one of you help me carry her?” he asks, struggling to even stir Daria’s still form. Deneve takes the warrior's un-petrified possessions, but no more as she is having enough trouble with her load as is.<br>&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; OOC: In total there are 6 scrolls (one of them 4th level), 3 tomes, 4 flasks of alchemist fire, 1 of alchemist frost, 1 of alchemist shock, 2 doses of black powder, 3 doses of neutralize poison, 1 thunder stone, 2 dagger, an amulet, plenty of cut black and green gems, 3 uncut tiny rubies, 173 gold pieces, a crystal mirror + raw materials, 7 pins (2 copper, 1 crystal, 1 gold, 3 iron), a bone ring, a pitcher of specially treated blood along with an engraved stone tablet and the flask of ”frost water”.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>25-01-2012, 04:41:51</strong>
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				Kasumi responds to Deneve.&nbsp; "I will help you carry her.&nbsp; I'm in your debt, all of you, for freeing me from that horrible creature."<br><br>She plucks at the metal collar with one long graceful finger.&nbsp; "I only wish these creatures actually wore clothing... I'm uncomfortable..." she guestures at herself.&nbsp; "Though it's been days since I've worn anything much."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>26-01-2012, 07:36:41</strong>
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				Rose looks Daria's stone form over once more, before deciding whatever had happed was likely not contagious, "I too am willing to assist in the transport of Daria. We will need to be extra careful of the slope."<br><br>Rose does not move to disturb Daria just yet however, Collecting whatever valuables the others are unable to carry and placing it in her pack. "We can sort out what to do with this once we get back to town. Hopefully this creature was the source of the bat creatures fear, and we will not need to return to these cliffs. I wonder if the elves are aware the bats are intelligent."<br><br>Rose looks down to the bracelet on her wrist, as Kasumi paws at the collar on her neck, wondering how the device functions.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>26-01-2012, 13:20:41</strong>
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				Kasumi notes Rose's glance, and shivers slightly.&nbsp; "I AM grateful for the rescue.&nbsp; I have no idea how the bat controlled me with that item... though I guess 'magic' might be an appropriate answer.&nbsp; I won't mind if you experiment... you may try to give me commands with it."<br><br>Kasumi positions herself to help lift the stone form.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-01-2012, 00:55:15</strong>
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				Rose shakes her head, "We can worry about your collar later. It does not seem to be causing any harm for the moment, and we need to get back to the village of the elves. Tell us about yourself while we walk though." Not realizing she had phrased that last statement in a way that could be an order as she moves to help with Daria.<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>27-01-2012, 03:44:22</strong>
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				&nbsp; Wanting to leave the cavern and the heavy scents that hang in the air you swiftly pack together what you can, Kasumi helping Red with your fallen comrade’s petrified form whilst Deneve and Rose split the looted arcane gear.<br>&nbsp; You exit the cave, receiving a shock as your lungs accustomed to the thin, weak air conjured forth by the bat creature are flooded with the rich atmosphere of the cliff side. Taking a moment to recover and banish the black spot from your vision you turn your attention to the task of climbing down the ledge. After some persuading, Red reluctantly agrees to tie the rope around Daria and then the four of you lower her down together. The rest of you follow, Rose using the last of her energy to summon a simple creature to secure the rope, who then disappears, returning it to you at the bottom of the ledge.<br>&nbsp; Descending the cliff face proves to be the hardest part of your journey and Red and Kasumi are frequently forced to stop and rest whilst Deneve and Rose scout out the way below. Through patience and persistence however you manage to reach the tree line. Now all that remains is the gruelling task of hauling the stone statue all the way back to the elven camp.<br>&nbsp; Red soon tires and is replaced by Rose. Once again frequent, regular intervals prove to be the key to the task, as none of you are especially strong. After six and a half hours, by which time the Sun has long set and midnight is well and truly on its way, Deneve ventures out ahead of you to inform the elves of your arrival. Mercifully you have sighted no bat creatures, although you at one point you where certain you heard wings flapping that could not have belonged to a bird.<br>&nbsp; Only twenty minutes after she left Deneve return with two elves: the female who helped you dissect the first bat creature’s corpse, and an unknown male with short, light brown hair dressed in bright cotton garbs. “What happens?” the female inquires, rushing over to Daria’s form with the male close behind, who moves next to Rose to help you with your load, his eyes lingering on Kasumi with silent confusion before being downcast.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>31-01-2012, 06:23:55</strong>
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				Rose decided there was no sense wasting time, and got straight to the point, "The bat creatures are intelligent. One mastered strange magics, did this to Daria. Kasumi here was their prisoner. We freed her. Do you have any clothing in your village we could get for her? She's expressed discomfort with her wardrobe. We'll bring Daria there as well."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-02-2012, 15:42:43</strong>
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				Kasumi, looking nervous, pulled the borrowed cloak about her as best she could, and shivered slightly.&nbsp; "I would accept even rags at this point."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-02-2012, 05:17:38</strong>
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				&nbsp; The two elves stop in their steps, caught off guard with surprise as Rose neatly summarizes your day so far. “Are you sure they’re intelligent? They didn’t seem that when I hunted them down. Cunning sure, but many creatures of this forest are, doesn’t make them smart. Could not that one have been unique?” the female elf inquires as she recovers from the shock and moves to help you carry the stone statue of Daria, taking the warrior by the side. In an offhand tone she adds, “I’m Claria while we are at it, I don’t think we introduced ourselves last time,”<br>&nbsp; The male focuses on a different aspect of your story as he steps away from the stone form. “I go by the name of Rotha. And you say one of them could use Old Magic, and you defeated it? You are all truly great hunters,” he speaks in an impressed tone as he skirts around towards Kasumi. He removes his shirt and offers it to the girl, turning his head aside as she dresses in it. His chest is rather well muscled for an elf, but still whip cord with little more than a hint of muscle tone and even less fat. The chilled air of the evening raises goose flesh across his exposed skin, but he seems to not mind as he fishes for something in a large leather pouch. With Kasumi half dressed&nbsp; he begins to modify her cloak, wrapping it around her front at a downwards angle, then across her hips. To hold it in place, he pokes a hole through it with an arrow head and then passing a thin thread through the hole, ending by binding it all together. Thus the cloak now covers Kasumi’s front and extends from her lower back to halfway down her thighs, whilst the shirt covers her exposed back.<br>&nbsp; With the aid of the two elves the going is much easier. Your travel through the forest that now seems to be quiet, the scamper monkeys sleeping and what remain of the bat creatures left behind. You enjoy the sound of insects, and the occasional bird cry, taking comfort in the knowledge that neither of them poses a threat to you. Red inquires about which of the elves knows the most regarding the herbs of the forest, and is told to speak with Umak, one of the tribe’s elders.<br>&nbsp; Presently you arrive in the sleepy elven camp, two large tents with several figures around a dying fire and another score or so sleeping nearby under the night sky. As you approach one of the tents, Rotha shouts, “<strong>AWAKEN!</strong> For great hunters have returned victorious,” In the ensuing chaos of fumbling figures, curses and sleepy inquires for clarification the male elf direct you towards a tent, whilst Claria rolls her eyes. He exchanges some words with a groggy female rising from where she rested across the entrance, who then nips inside, only to emerge followed by several children whom she leads away. “We can leave her here where she won’t be disturbed. Then we can all celebrate your victory,” Rotha explains, as barrels are produced and the fire pit transformed into a blaze.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-02-2012, 08:26:48</strong>
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				Rose nods in confirmation, "The spellcaster was far more intelligent than the others, but from Kasumi's experience the other bats spoke and understood language. You watched them for days did you not Kasumi? They were all intelligent?"<br><br>As for the compliments, Rose just shrugs "What magics the bat used were entirely of the offensive variety. It had no special defenses against our blades. I just needed to get it onto the ground first which was... tricky."<br><br>Rose keeps a rather neutral expression as they parade about the town calling for a victory celebration. There was a time when she`d have been ecstatic to join them, but it was not a new experience now. Still, she would not refuse their hospitality.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-02-2012, 18:40:59</strong>
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				Kasumi blushed slightly as Rotha used his own shirt to cover her, and blushed more as he gently adjusted her<br>garments, but said.&nbsp; "Thank you, sir... Rotha.&nbsp; A truely generous act, of which I am hardly worthy."<br><br>After Rose spoke, Kasumi nodded.&nbsp; "Most certainly intelligent, tool using, with a language of their own.&nbsp; One of them besides their leader used a magic item.&nbsp; I was lucky that you came along."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-02-2012, 16:10:31</strong>
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				&nbsp; “Don’t speak such nonsense. I only wish I had a spare change of proper clothing here with me,” Rotha chides Kasumi as he finishes his handiwork. The two elves are noticeably troubled by the revelation that the bat creatures are intelligent and brood silently on the matter as they help you move. Once at their camp, with the other elves fumbling to prepare things, Claria fetches Kasumi a set of russet brown cotton garbs, a simple shirt and hose, and a pair of crude leather sandals.<br>&nbsp; With the children playing in a nearby glade just visible through the trees the three of you are ushered towards the fire place, with Red taking a moment to seek out the elder Umak. Including the two who escorted you here, there are a total of sixteen elves around the fire pit, nine male and seven females, their ages ranging from early twenties to middle years. “Are you hungry? There is still some meat stew we can warm up,” asks one you Rose and Deneve recognize as Razzig, whilst another thrusts three wooden mugs towards you. “Pale wine,” she explains. Gradually however silence falls upon the elves and they all gaze at you. Finally one of the says, “Tell us about your hunt,”
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-02-2012, 21:48:59</strong>
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				Kasumi is quite happy as she changes into her new, simple garments.&nbsp; She smiles but raises a hand as food is offered.&nbsp; "Oh, no.&nbsp; I'm not hungry.&nbsp; But again, thank you."<br><br>Kasumi once again tells her story, (she has already told the others more about her past, in a rather hurried and forced way...) how she was the bodyguard of a rich noble from her country, how the ship was sunk, and how she and an old man who knew some magic washed up on shore.&nbsp; She explains their encounters with Trolls, Goblins and the Were-crocodile... and finally her capture and enslavement by the bat creatures.<br><br>She finishes.&nbsp; "And then, suddenly I was free of the commands the Bats had given me.&nbsp; I then joined in... well, destroying the bat's leader, the magic user, and then I traveled with my rescuers here..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>05-02-2012, 09:43:40</strong>
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				Rose gave her side of the tale once Kasumi was done, focusing on the bits of the story Kasumi wasn't present for. The peaceful trek through the forests to reach the mountains. How they had scaled the cliffs in the first place looking for holes big enough to accomodate humanoids, and how the battle to enter the hole had gone before Kasumi arrived on the scene. Also how lucky they were that the bat creature had fallen before it could give Kasumi any orders to attack.<br><br>She didn't go into great detail about her own background, but felt compelled to add a little in response to Kasumi's own tale, "I arrived here as part of a teleportation mishap. I do not know what became of my companion who was the one to cast the spell. I hope to find some way to safely leave the island. From the sounds of the local weather, currents, and resources, powerful magic is likely the only way to succeed."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>08-02-2012, 05:24:32</strong>
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				&nbsp; Although eager to hear about your battle against the bat creature, the elves politely listens as you recount about how you ended up together as well. They have many questions about your fight, and some hide doubts that you could have defeated such a powerful opponent poorly behind frowning expressions, the mystical nature of Old Magic, and the legends surrounding it, warping their perspective. They all however are eager to view the items you recovered from the cave, none daring to touch them as the shuffle round to gaze in wonder, hands almost universally folded across their stomach.<br>&nbsp; As the shock of the first story wares off gradually, a second revelation dawns on the elves: Rose and Kasumi are from the mainland. This leads to a new flurry of questions as, whilst some of the residents of the forest arrived on this island at some point in their life, none of Red Warriors have, and so they are keen to hear your experiences from the distant land across the water. One even asks if Old Magic still exists there, and is disappointed to find that that is not the case. Deneve shrugs as she is dropped from the centre of attention, taking the moment to reflect on things as she stars into the night sky.<br>&nbsp; The offer of the pale wine is repeated several times as the barrel is rolled around the campfire, many of the elves becoming merry from the drink. Two females depart to try and persuade the brooding Red to join the fire circle. The rest of the elves take their turns telling stories as grand as yours and you suspect many of them are made are false. Some do not even pretending to be true, such as a brown haired elf, starting to show the signs of age, who claims to have killed some three horned beast thrice the size of a shark by causing an avalanche with an arrow. One story that Deneve recognizes from earlier however seems to be true: a fight with a plant creature, a twisting mass of vines surrounding a flower-like maw. The creature was defeated only when one elf thought of using a special arrow that sliced as much as pierced, and was able to destroy its vines from range.<br>&nbsp; With Red persuaded to return amongst you the stories start to become more cheerful and light-hearted, as Razzig recounts how a fey folk had him hunting a swift deer for a full three hour before revealing itself to him to laugh. Suddenly the elves begin to sing, haphazardly at first but gradually the semi-sober voices rein in those drunken and the rhythm is stabilized. The song is in elvish for the most part with some verses in common, and from what you can tell it involves a farmer taking the day off to fish and catching a trout with scales of pure silver. When it finishes, with the farmer tossing the fish back into the water with nothing but a single scale to show for his troubles, there is a moment of silence before one elf shouts, “Now your turn,” and the others heartily agree.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>11-02-2012, 16:56:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Upon learning that Kasumi is also from the mainland, Rose begins comparing notes with the woman, curious if the two of them travelled across similar lands before ending up here, and trying to get a grasp of how far this island really is from home.<br><br>She does not refrain from joing in the wine, and although she holds it better than her frail constitution would suggest, becomes quite drunk and joins in on the merry making.<br><br>When it comes time for Rose to take a turn to entertain once more, she begins poorly singing an old human drinking song about a man driven to drink by a series of unfortunate events, not able to carry a tune in a bucket though.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-02-2012, 13:08:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi tries to recognize the lands Rose describes, but her own limited traveling experience prevents her.<br><br>She rises when asked to perform, and dances gracefully, if inexpertly, to her own hummed tune, a sportily little song that has her moving in quick spurts and furtive movements, like an animal or bird.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 02:44:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Much of Rose’s song is drowned out by the laughter of the cheerful elves as the drunks bad fortunes mount to increasingly unlikely proportions. The sound is a strange mixture of almost musical giggles along with deeper, throatier sounds of amusement. Kasumi’s performance is received by a quieter audience as they watch her graceful moves, impressed with the show. Two elves even get and attempt to match her precision and flexibility, one giving up quickly after a drunken lurch, but the staying on, finding his elven innate sense of balance useful but not enough to keep up.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 02:59:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose finishes up and turns to watch Kasumi as she continues her dance, trying to make sense of the tune, before looking to the rest of their companions of the moment, Red and Deneve, curious if they had any performance to share, and thinking back to Daria for a moment, wondering if they'd be able to help her in the end.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 03:45:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi smiles sweetly at the elf who tries to match her, and slows her pace, doing the dance again in a smooth and powerful way, so he can learn it.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 06:37:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Red stubbornly resists the insistence of the elves that he owes them a song, becoming so agitated in his shyness that he grips the shoulders of an elven woman sitting next to him. This produces much mirth and laughter from the onlookers, and the elves withdraw after that, leaving the pair to huddle against one another, lengths of auburn hair against Red’s shorter, darker brown.<br>&nbsp; Deneve however is not spared with their demands, although she does not need much encouragement. Sure enough, soon she is singing a song of a traveller walking through the wilderness. The song appears to be a happy one, the traveller certainly is, but the darker images of nature are hard to ignore. The overall effect of the song seems to be bittersweet, a fitting one given what you have won and lost today. Resonating beneath the song is the power of the songstress’s voice, the potential to wreath steel in white flame. The elves are all transfixed by her performance and she is able to lead a fair few of the males, including Razzig, away from the fire to sit in the lower branches of a nearby tree.<br>&nbsp; Kasumi’s partner follows her change of dance, and although he is better able to match her moves now, he seems less satisfied with the change in pace, preferring the challenge of the graceful and complex dance. Nevertheless he does well and on his third attempt can follow through the routine without any significant deviations.<br>&nbsp; Rose is left with two elves sitting near her, one cross legged, continuing to enjoy a flagon of wine whilst smiling broadly and periodically offering the drink to those in reach, her slender fingers gripping the wood loosely. The over moves to sit next to the martial artist, eyeing her with bemusement. “Your hair is a wonderful colour. Is it dyed?” he asks, slowly reaching out towards her, as if touching her hair will answer his question.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 06:50:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose was enjoying the wine, far too much even as it had been quite some time since she'd allowed herself to indulge, only doing so because it was freely offered. Her tolerance for the drink was not like it had once been however, and she was already starting to grow a bit tipsy. She quietly continued to drink as she listened to Deneve's song, almost dozing off before she led several of the elves away to sit with her, leaving just the one getting her drunk and one other sitting with her.<br><br>She just watched unresisting as he moved up to stroke her hair. It was thin and solid to the touch, as if coated in a very thin layer of wax, abberant in nature as Rose red eyes stared at him curiously, "My hair was not this colour when I was first born." Her only answer to his question. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 15:48:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Thank you.&nbsp; I enjoy teaching." Kasumi says simply, touching his shoulder gently.&nbsp; She then sits down cross legged near the fire, looking into the flames pensively.&nbsp; "I wonder..." she whispers sadly.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>23-02-2012, 18:55:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Strange choice,” the elf murmurs, the contact confirming to himself his belief that dye is behind the colour of Rose’s hair, missing the implication of her comment. Leaving his fingers in her hair he leans in closer. The firelight catches her face and for the first time he sees the true red of the martial artist’s eyes. “You really are a girl of wonderful colours,” he chuckles, “I’m sure I must be dull by comparison,” he gestures towards his pale skin and shoulder length light brown hair. “I’m sorry, I’m talking nonsense,” he apologizes, withdrawing his hand. Then after a pause, in a quieter voice, “Maybe if you kissed me I’d stop talking,”<br>&nbsp; “I agree, it’s always fun to learn something new. I am Dross, thank you for dancing with me,” Kasumi’s dance partner nods his head in appreciation, following her back to the fire. He sits behind her, placing his palms on her shoulders. “What is it?” he asks cautiously as her voice trails off, pulling himself closer to rest his chin on the back of his hand.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 01:11:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi glances up, seeming surprised at his caring tone.&nbsp; "Oh!&nbsp; My goodness, I'm sorry, I was... just thinking about home.&nbsp; I wouldn't... want to bore you."<br><br>She blushes slightly, looking at the fire again.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 01:19:57</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose just grins a bit, staring at the man idly, making no move to "silence him" as requested. Her own skin is even paler than his own, her overall appearence like a green haired albino. She just shakes her head after a moment, "You'd have to be doing something I didn't want for me to even consider that rather unusual approach." Rose was sitting rather still for the time being, well aware that her balance was off and just enjoying the experience. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 02:22:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “This island is spacious enough, but far from infinite. From what I understand you can travel for a month in your land and still have places left to see. I find it hard to imagine you could bore me with such tails. But if you do not want to talk about it I don’t mind. However, if nothing else I would like to know where you learnt to dance,” Dross says quietly, periodically twitching his head as stray strands of Kasumi’s hair tickle his cheek.<br>&nbsp; “Oh, well...,” the elf’s voice trails off at Rose’s response, “I guess that leaves me looking a bit stupid,” his gaze dip down, but then he shrugs. “Oh well, at least I did so which a stomach full of wine,” At this the female elf chuckles, nearly choking on a mouthful of the liquid in the process. “You have not drunken nearly enough to have a full stomach Mitta, unless yours is the size of an infant,” she notes in a slurred voice, shaking the small barrel to her ear before passing it Rose, “Have some then give it to him. He’s gona need a lot more wine to use it as an excuse,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 05:43:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi smiles shyly, becoming more aware of Dross's very close physical presense as his words show his empathy.<br><br>She nods and turns her face to look into his, curious as to his reaction to her words.&nbsp; "I come from a feudal society... my father runs, or ran..." Her voice trails off for a moment, as she sighs, but she keeps her eyes on Dross's and continues.&nbsp; "He ran a school for the martial arts.&nbsp; When my... when my mother died, my father lost much of his drive... and soon most of his students had moved on."<br><br>She looks away for a moment, then sighs.&nbsp; "As I said, I don't want to bore you... please interrupt me if I begin to... I will not be offended."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">If he says he's not bored.</div><div class="spoiler_body">Kasumi nods, smiling warmly.&nbsp; "You are sweet to say so.&nbsp; Anyway, my father took out loans on our land and the buildings on it to pay the bills for a while.&nbsp; And soon some of those loans started to come due.&nbsp; Up to that point, I had taken on much of my mother's role in the house, cooking and cleaning for our family, but when I learned... when I found we might soon lose our ancestral home, I decided that I must act."<br><br>She keeps looking at Dross's reactions, curiously.<br><br>"So..." she continues the story after a brief pause.&nbsp; "My father insisted that everything would turn out fine... he had made a pact with a friend for his son to marry one of his daughters, and take over the school... but this friend was late.&nbsp; As my father otherwise had taken to drinking too much, I decided that I must try to take over the teaching myself.&nbsp; However, I was only a novice.&nbsp; My father had taught my sisters and I enough to protect ourselves, but that was not enough for a true mastery.&nbsp; Also, my land is a patriarchal one, and a woman teacher was considered with suspicion.&nbsp; I would need to be an extraordinary teacher, or famous for my deeds, to draw students."<br><br>She looks thoughtful for a few long moments, then continues.&nbsp; "My father's old teacher was... is famous... or perhaps I should say, infamous.&nbsp; He was..." <br><br>Here she blushes, but shakes her head.&nbsp; "Goddess forgive me.&nbsp; The master is a letcher... and a famous one.&nbsp; He would not, at first agree to train me at all.&nbsp; When he... when I finally persuaded him to do so, he often tested me... humiliated me in some ways, demanded... services.&nbsp; He taught me to dance, to serve men in any number of ways.&nbsp; But he also taught me his art.&nbsp; And if he was nothing else, he was, and is an extremely powerful martial artist.&nbsp; Once I had mastered enough of his technique, I got a job as a high profile noble's bodyguard, so as to begin gaining a reputation.&nbsp; The money went to keep up the loan payments... and then the noble decided to leave the country and travel.&nbsp; We set sail... the boat sunk in the recent tempest, and I ended up here."<br><br>She lowers her eyes.&nbsp; "If I am presumed dead by the noble's family... at least their honer will demand my family is taken care of.&nbsp; But we will lose the school, and our home, if I do not find some way to return within a few months.&nbsp; I fear that may be impossible."<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 08:40:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose giggled a bit before pouring herself some more wine and than passing it to Mitta, "Than I suppose we'll have to work on that, wouldn't want him to be without his excuse would we?"<br><br>Glancing back to to the female elf who was lingering close, curious about her now, "I heard that not all of the elves here were born on the island. Do you know of any who found themselves stranded like Kasumi and I?" Curling up as she speaks and sprawling out on the ground, head resting on her arm, finding gravity a bit bothersome to resist in her current state.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 21:51:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Dross meets Kasumi’s eyes, returning her gaze with a pair of deep greyish blue irises. One of his hands returns to her shoulder. He does not speak; allow instead for the intensity of his look and the curious expression on his face to spurn her own with her story.<br>&nbsp; He comments on the tale several times, mostly due to confusion. Having never heard the word letcher before he assumes it means leech, but what he really cannot seem to grasp is the concept of a nation, specifically how the agreements and legal systems employed on the island cannot be used for a political state spanning hundreds of miles. “How can it be that they will show the compassion to look after your family, yet allow a man to do those things to you?” he frowns.<br>&nbsp; At the mention of needing to leave the island Dross once again allows the silence and grim expression to speak his thoughts. His arms reach out to embrace the human girl’s body, tightly gripping her as he rests his chin on her shoulder, encouraging her to do the same. “Poor girl,” he whispers in her ear, “You have suffered so much,”<br>&nbsp; “Thank you,” Mitta bows his head and smiles as he receives the wine skin, the expression becoming a brief scowl as he turns to face the female elf at which she just chuckles, shuffling closer to Rose as the green haired girl repositions herself. Propping herself up with one arm the elf half lies down as well, her legs stretching out behind her. “Yeah, I know three, none from our tribe; I think they all came from the same forest. Big trees, with pale wood and widespread branches. Oka I think they were called. They wanted to sail up north, to the green valley of Muridi, instead ended up here,” she shrugs as Mitta arrives as well, having drained the last of the wine as fast as he could. Sitting cross legged behind Rose’s field of vision he reaches out to tug lightly at her hair. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-02-2012, 23:02:09</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose rolls just a bit to look at Mitta as he begins tugging on her hair, wondering why he was pulling now, although not saying anything to him about it as her head lulls over to stare at Kasumi curiously. "Perhaps we should speak to these Oka, and see if they've learned anything about ways one might escape from this island. My companion is in far greater need of a way home than myself."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>25-02-2012, 01:26:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi hugs Dross back firmly.&nbsp; "Thank you... but I do not feel that way.&nbsp; It was no one's fault directly.&nbsp; That was how the world works where I come from, and I made my own choices.&nbsp; Even the master was not... evil.&nbsp; He did not have to train me.&nbsp; Had he wanted me to do those things, he could have easily forced me, and he did not."<br><br>She smiles shyly.&nbsp; "I do believe that, in his own way, he was mostly just lonely... if twisted"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>26-02-2012, 07:52:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Mitta continues to pull at Rose’s hair, winding locks of it around his fingers only to pull his hand free, apparently obsessed with the feeling of the waxy strands. The female taps him and he stops, but his hand is not withdrawn, merely hovering there motionless. Then it moves down to her neck, experimentally pressing into the muscle on either side of the spin and following it down until her shoulders.<br>&nbsp; “I am sure we can talk to them, but I do not know what they could say. There are no large ships on the island, and even if there was, we would still need to get past the hunters of the deep,” the female says, trying to keep her voice low so as not to alarm Kasumi, but her drunkenness impedes the effort.<br>&nbsp; Dross holds Kasumi as she explains the nature of her ordeal, his body tensing up as she mentions no one being at fault. But he relaxing and releases her, and when he looks at her he is smiling. “It is good that you can think of him with a kind heart after what he did to you. But that does not excuse him, if he was lonely, he should have tried being kinder to those around him,” His hand flickers with hesitation, but then presses gently against her makeshift garbs at her left breath, his fingers and palm barely touching the fabric. “You have a kind heart Kasumi,” he repeats before his hand falls back to the leaf strew forest floor.&nbsp; <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">DC: 15 listen check to see if you heard the elf’s comment.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 00:45:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose was fascinated with the elf's own fascination with her hair. No one had been that interested in the green strands in the past, and she was making a show of seeing how long he could keep himself interested with it, not flinching when he occasionally pulled a bit too hard on the delicate strands. Rose has weak hair however, and the elf mind find himself in posession of a few loose strands that came loose while he played. She smirks a moment as the female stops him and turns to watch her once more Mitta begins running his fingers down her shoulders. <br><br>Rose expression was blank as she heard the female's description of what the other elves might tell her and she spoke up once she was done “What are these hunters of the deep you speak of? I thought it was the weather and currents that stranded ships here.”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 01:28:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi actually moves forward a bit as Dross touches her, smiling at his gentle touch. <em>I seem to have found a kindred spirit</em> she thinks.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Listen Check</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2012-02-26 18:26:26, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a10 Result: 15 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=35445)<br>Just barely.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 06:37:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Mitta flicks his hand, gently casting aside the green hairs of Rose he had accumulated during his exploration of her scalp. His fingers spread out at the base her neck, following across first one shoulder, then the over, seeking the muscles through the material of her clothing. “The hunters of the deep?” in female elf repeats in disbelief, as if the very notion that someone could not know of them were inconceivable. After this surprise however she dully explains. “They are two giant sharks, each over thirty paces in body length, with dark skin and teeth as big as my palm. I have seen them bite swimmers in half, survivors of shipwrecks that do not make it,”<br>&nbsp; Kasumi’s smile brings a chuckle to Dross as he looks intently at her face, reaching out to brush her left cheek with the back of two fingers, comforting her even as she hears of the unlikelihood of her leaving this Island in time.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 17:53:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose nodded now thinking that over, "That does sound like it could be a serious problem. I cannot fight very well while submerged myself, and it sounds like they would be too much to handle even were they a land based creature at that size. Would need an army."<br><br>She looks over to Kasumi and than back to the others, "It would almost make more sense to try and figure out a way to escape with magic, I am not sure this island has the resources to escape any other way."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>27-02-2012, 21:48:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi just nods to herself as she hears about the giant Sharks.&nbsp; She says.&nbsp; "Magic indeed.&nbsp; Perhaps enough magic users might be able to kill one of the beasts from the safety of land... I have powers that I could use.&nbsp; However, for now, it certainly looks like an impasse."<br><br>As she speaks, she moves her cheek into Dross's hand as he caresses it, like a cat begging for more.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-02-2012, 06:19:37</strong>
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				&nbsp; “Magic may work, but anything strong enough is lost. Maybe the creature you killed knew such magic. I wonder if there are any more,” the females elves comments shyly. “Come off it Hejna, the ability to trans-..., to shift through space doesn’t belong to natural creatures. Only demons and angels,” Mitta stops messaging Rose’s shoulders as he chides the elf, adding “I don’t think we could kill it with magic though. It would just swim away,”<br>&nbsp; Dross is pleased as Kasumi leans into his hand and he continues to stroke her cheek, his fingers gliding further down her face, around her jaws. The tips of his fingers run across her chin, his thumb presses against her bottom lip. Then he pushes her head up, leaning in himself to plant a brief kiss where his thumb was.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>28-02-2012, 08:21:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose giggles for the briefest moment as the elf stops massaging her shoulders and claims it impossible to teleport magically and than dissappears for a brief instant before reappering behind the female elf. Pausing for a moment as she realizes shes facing away from the two of them and rolling over to face Mitta, a wide grin on her face. “Perhaps another of the bats could be helpful. The last run in with the creatures did not end well for our archer friend however, and they did not seem at all open to negotiatian.”<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Spent 1 pp to dimension hop 10 feet</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 02:30:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi let's Dross kiss her, smiling gently.&nbsp; She glances at Rose, a curious expression on her face.&nbsp; She whispers just loudly enough for Dross to hear.&nbsp; "I don't know your customs... I'm enjoying your presence, your words, and honestly, your touch, but what, if any are your intentions?"<br><br>The tone of her voice is slightly flirtatious, but more simply curious.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 03:39:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Mitta stares in amazement at the empty space where Rose had previously been and is startled when she speaks as if he did not notice her reappear. The female elf as well rolls away in surprise, sitting up with a bemused expression on her face. “Yeah...I guess so,” She says slowly as Rose turns to face them. Then after a pause, “Well, demon or angel?”<br>&nbsp; After the kiss Dross breaks contact but keeps his face directly in front of Kasumi’s. “You are quite beautiful, and when I saw you dance more graceful than many of my kin could, I was attracted to you. When I learnt of what you have been through I wanted to comfort you, and since you enjoyed my touch, I wanted to see what else of that I have to offer you would enjoy,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 04:08:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose Giggles quite a bit at the female elf's response, "Oh if only it were so, I wouldn't be stuck on this island. That little power of mine is not very long ranged, but is "magical" teleportation none the less." Looking the female elf over a bit more now, "But I liked that, you're funny."<br><br>She noticed Kasumi looking her way and called out to her, "Kasumi, come and join us, we're talking about ways to get off the island."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 04:40:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi whispers to Dross.&nbsp; "I will need only 2 hours to refresh myself this evening... when my companions sleep, I would enjoy... exploring this more with you.&nbsp; For now, I've a thought I need to share with her."<br><br>Rising, she moves over to Rose, standing casually near her.&nbsp; "I think that's wise.&nbsp; What do you think about the big shipwreck?&nbsp; A ship that size most likely carried either a magic user of some power, or some items of magic, to help them with pirates, sea monsters and storms.&nbsp; Magic like that might aid us."<br><br>She pauses.&nbsp; "I was also wondering... Rose, I'm not comfortable with this," and here she tugs lightly at the collar around her throat.&nbsp; "I've been unable to remove it, but at least I would like to understand it.&nbsp; I'm glad you've kept the bracelet... and I'd ask you to keep it, as I can't touch it myself... and I don't wish anyone evil or callous gaining such power.&nbsp; Could you help me explore the magic's limitations?&nbsp; Give me some commands... perhaps some physical task, then something more subtle... perhaps an order involving my emotions or thoughts..."<br><br>She pauses, looking around at the elves, and coloring slightly.&nbsp; "Ah... I welcome suggestions."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 08:45:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose stares at the bracelet once more as Kasumi begins speaking of it, looking fascinated by the concept, as she nods in response to Kasumi, "If you do not mind... I am fascinated with the nature of freedom, and what it truly means to be free. Having one whose freedom is... restricted to speak with on the matter would be most enlightening."<br><br>Rose than tried to put the bracelet out of her thoughts and think about the shipwreck as first asked, "I have heard nothing of this ship in my time here, but if it is truly as great as you say perhaps there may be something there. Can you make use of any old magics we do get our hands on though? Can any of us?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-03-2012, 14:38:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi glances at the braclet as Rose does, but does not say anything else.<br><br>When Rose asks about their chance to use powerful magic, Kasumi shrugs.&nbsp; "I can not wield mighty magics alone.&nbsp; But they might be items that anyone versed in their secrets can use.&nbsp; So if the ship's captain could, we probably can.&nbsp; Either way, it is a possibility... one we should not ignore, if we wish to try to leave the island."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 03:52:03</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “Thank you,” Hejna smiles, bowing her head at the compliment. Dross hugs Kasumi, promising to wait for her. As she walks way he lays down with his back against a tree trunk, watching the fire crackle. To his left Red still sits next to the auburn haired elf, arms locked in embrace. Deneve has climbed up a tree and is followed three males, the small group currently sits intertwined with the branches halfway up the trunk.<br>&nbsp; “Recovering anything from the ship would require you to not only be under the water for a long periods of time, but also to avoid the lords of the deep, and anything else that may lurk down there,” Mitta points out frowning at the notion of salvaging something from the ship. He is quite interested in the topic of the collar and recommends, “Maybe you should give her an impossibly task and see what happens, but be careful for the magic may not be aware of the difficulty,”. “You could give the same order multiple times,” Hejna points out, “And see how much freedom Kasumi has to interpret the commands,”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 04:34:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose frowns, "I see. So the ship you were speaking of is underwater. That's a shame. Perhaps finding some way to defeat the Lords of the deep would be a better goal, so we can explore the ship safely. At the minimum we will need more companions, and a method of fighting underwater. I am loathe to follow such a dangerous quest however. Even if succesful I expect many will lose their lives."<br><br>Smiling as she looks to the bracelet once more, "Alright, how about seeing how many commands you can process at once. Perhaps the bracelet will make you a better multitasker." Looking to the jug of wine and nodding before she starts, "I'm going to give you a series of commands Kasumi. You will carry them all out simultaneously and continue until I tell you to stop." She than takes a deep breath and begins to speak, pausing for a few moments between each command to make it somewhat easier on Kasumi, "Pour yourself some wine. Drink the wine. Dance for us. Sing. Rub yourself. Remove an article of clothing, than put it back on. Pour me some more wine. Shake Mitta's hand. Shake your head strong enough to flail your hair. Strike a fighting pose. Show off your powers. Tell me about your powers. Spin around on one foot." Going on and on watching Kasumi until it looks like she might hurt herself or is incapable of continuing.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 05:08:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi says, "I do have a power that allows rapid swiming... and once inside the wreck, I would likely be safe from the sharks... however, I'd bet that the Goblins who live in and near the wreck have stripped it of anything valuable.&nbsp; We can search their homes for such treasures, rather than risk the water."<br><br>immediately turns upon the first order, picks up a cup and wine jug, then pours herself a generous measure, drinks it as ordered, then begins to dance, a fast paced and circular one this time, then sings, inexpertly but sweetly, and then begins to rub her sides casually as she dances.&nbsp; She strips easily out of the shirt she wears, flashing everyone, and making this look like a practiced move, and tosses it to Dross, then immediately surges forward quickly to snatch it back and throw it on again.<br><br>Still dancing, she grabs up the wine jug again, and bows for a moment over Rose, filling her cup, then placing the jug down the next moment, so she cab grasp and shake Mitta's hand.<br><br>She makes the head shakes part of her dance c flinging her whole body up and about, her long pony tail waving wildly, almost cracking like a whip.&nbsp; Then, her aspect changes, and she raises herself up on one foot as if to deliver a powerful kick, her hands raised defensively... and suddenly, the aspect glowing of an Eagle shins around her... and it's white translucent wings shoot out of her back, through the shirt.&nbsp; <br><br>She springs into the air, saying in a calm, (if somewhat breathless), voice, "My art is the mastery of both mind and body, and the magic I use taps into the power of my mind, allowing me to strengthen myself in many ways."<br><br>She lands again, mid-sentence to spin about on one foot, very low to the ground in a sort of sweeping kick... again a practiced looking manuever.<br><br>Kasumi looks only slightly winded.&nbsp; She says of her own volition, "Try something more vague, or ask me to make an emotional change... to fall in love with someone perhaps, since I've no desire for a magically induced hatred tonight."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 05:23:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose claps a bit as Kasumi seems to keep going without making any kind of mistake, and than nods at her next request, looking at the others gathered for the briefest of moments and than shaking her head, she was not going to subject anyone else to that particular experiment. Rose speaks out to Kasumi in a loud and clear voice, "Look into my eyes and fall into a deep, passionate, all consuming love with me, than subdue an enemy." That last one added in as something vague to see how it would be interpreted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 05:29:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi blinks, then moves close to Rose.&nbsp; Looking deeply into her eyes, her own gleam.<br><br>Then the second command hits, and she stiffens... a moment passes before she suddenly smiles.&nbsp; She concentrates a moment, suddenly growing in size to nearly 9 feet, and then leaps at Rose!<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 05:35:56</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Of all the things Kasumi could have done when that second command reached her, leaping at Rose wasn't even on Rose' list of expectations and she's caught completely by surprise, unable to defend herself and finds herself laying on the ground with Kasumi on top of her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 05:46:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi wrestles Rose's arms above her head, and pins her, preventing her from speaking by, of all things, kissing her firmly.<br><br>One massive hand holding Rose's hands over her head, her legs pinning Rose's, Kasumi proceeds to pull Rose's sash off gently, if quite firmly.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Touch attack to grapple: At 2012-03-01 22:38:46, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a7 Result: 19 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=35574)<br><br>First Grapple check: At 2012-03-01 22:36:37, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a12 Result: 24 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=35572)<br>Second pin, (she begins removing Rose's shirt and 'pins' her mouth, preventing further speech.At 2012-03-01 22:36:13, Tagan (uid: 10445) rolls: 1d20a12 Result: 17 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=35571)<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 06:11:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose doesn't even resist as Kasumi pins her down, glad she had been wise enough to use he word "Subdue" rather than "defeat". She was hoping Kasumi would stop once she got Rose pinned or maybe tied up a little, but blinked when Kasumi began to undress her. She murmered into Kasumi's Kiss but was unable to give any orders to Kasumi and in return... relaxed a bit, just letting Kasumi have her way, not really minding, while turning her eyes to staring to the other elves who had no doubt started to get their wits about them by this point. Rose was curious how they were responding to Kasumi's actions.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>02-03-2012, 06:19:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi meanwhile, pays single minded attention to Rose, ignoring the others nearby.&nbsp; Dropping the scarlet sash off to the side, she lifts Rose slightly by the arms, and carefully tugs Rose's outer robe down the green haired girl's body, and off past her legs, her 9 foot reach making the task easy.&nbsp; Still kissing Rose, though gently now, since the other girl is not resisting, Kasumi starts pulling the girl's green top up over her head, showing the gathered group the girl's soft breasts.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">actions</div><div class="spoiler_body">Plus 12 to grapple for four rounds, means it is nearly (though not entirely) pointless to resist...<br><br>Going to pause here until morning, just in case someone interrupts.&nbsp; As Kasumi is quite obviously not injuring Rose, the Elves may not actually interfere... which could be interesting!<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>08-03-2012, 07:18:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Dross looks confused as Kasumi flashes him and lurching to his feet he slowly approaches, an expression of concern becoming amusement when the two elves explain what is going on whilst the nimble human continues to simultaneously comply with as many of Rose’s commands as possible. Their amusement is not idle and they all seem thoughtful when Kasumi’s routine ends. “Ask her to tell you the name of my parents,” Mitta offers.<br>&nbsp; When the second order is given and Kasumi evokes her own supernatural tricks the audience of three is momentarily stunned and thus unable to react when she subsequently jumps onto Rose. Mitta steps back whilst Dross and Hajna cautiously approach. “Shall we...end this?” the female elf inquires. Dross is silent as he shrugs, but Mitta recalls “Can’t she just shift step away? She didn’t need to speak last time she did it,” The two elves nod at this, but still wrap their arms around Kasumi’s enlarged shoulders. Untrained in unarmed combat however the two elves are not able to do much beyond pull against an object firmly braced against such attempts.<br><br>&nbsp; OOC: Elves are effectively using the aid another action to grant Rose a +2 bonus on her grapple checks, which probably won’t be enough.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>08-03-2012, 07:36:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose considers it for a moment as they suggest she teleport free from Kasumi's grasp but... she did want to let the order run its course and didn't want anyone else getting hurt. Than when the elves move up to try and assist Rose gives out a muffled gasp, unsure how Kasumi was going to react in her current state and tries to escape after all. She easily manages to focus her energies and free herself from Kasumi, reappearing a short ways away and immediately shouting out another command before Kasumi has time to react, "Kasumi Stop moving!"<br><br>Taking a deep breath as she stands there, no longer wearing anything but pants and her feet wraps, her small and undeveloped breasts that she didn't even wear a bra over were exposed to the crowd. After taking a moment to get control of her thoughts she speaks out once more, "Kasumi, while not forgetting anything that has happened, behave as though I have not given you a single order before this one."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">DC 20 Concentration check to manifest while grappling: 27<br><br>used another power point to dimension hop 10 feet away. Still within kasumi's reach but speaking is easy. (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=35689)</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>08-03-2012, 13:44:18</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				While Kasumi easily shrugs off the elves attempt to remove Rose from her grip, she freezes as the order to stop is given.&nbsp; (Though not before beginning a lunge at Rose again.)<br><br>She stumbles and falls face first to the ground, then lies still.<br><br>When Rose gives the next order, she rolls to her feet with a smooth twist and flip, then shakes herself off.<br><br>Unexpectedly, she's smiling.&nbsp; "That was a good test, Rose... thank you.&nbsp; I'm very glad to say that my actual emotions were not involved... though the order made me pretend to love.&nbsp; I'd say I was sorry about jumping you... but I wasn't in control, now was I?"<br><br>Her eyes are twinkling a bit mischievously.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>20-03-2012, 07:20:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With any danger that Kasumi could have posed gone with Rose’s final command, the three on looking elves relax, the looks of concern leaving their faces. Hajna ferrets around fire for some more wine and manages to locate a skin almost half full from which she immediately takes several deep gulps.<br><br>&nbsp; “Yes because there was no other way you could have interpreted those commands,” Mitta shakes his head, subduing his grin as he turns to face Rose, a hand gingerly extending towards her crumpled top that lies on the ground, a wordless reminder of her nakedness.<br><br>&nbsp; “So what will you do with the ring?” Hajna asks as she strolls back to her sitting place near the dying fire. “She could leave it here, or with another tribe. Maybe the warrior’s statue? It isn’t the kind of thing you want to fall into the wrong hands,” Mitta muses. “Which is why they will want it on their persons, to know it is not lost,” Dross interjects. “Besides it is unlikely any enemies will know what the ring does. Although if you are captured you Kasumi your irremovable necklace may cause suspicions,” 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>20-03-2012, 10:34:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looks to the bracelet once more and shakes her head, "She has entrusted me with the bracelet, and since she cannot carry it herself I will do my best to keep it safe. I think we saw how it can be quite dangerous just now." Pondering those words a bit more before looking questioning, "At least, you claim to be unable to touch it Kasumi. Why is that exactly? I do not mind exploring it with you, but it would be safer for you if you were the one to carry it." Nodding once more before adding, "Disregard all orders you've recieved in the past from anyone other than myself, they no longer apply." Who knows what commands still lingered from her previous captor, Rose was uncertain if there was an expiration date on the orders given.<br><br>Rose looked back to Mitta as he ran a hand over her shirt, eying him curiously, not actually caring that she was topless, but wondering if Mitta was going to offer it back to her or do something else with the shirt before deciding she had more pressing concerns as she turned to face Kasumi once more, "I am sorry you were forced to jump me by the magic of the collar. No harm was done in the end, but if the elves had not endangered themselves by coming to my rescue I would not have resisted your advances and allowed you to do something you might regret."<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>20-03-2012, 14:47:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi having listened quietly to this conversation, speaks up at this.&nbsp; "I regret having this object placed about my neck... I regret nothing I have done since the bracelet passed into your hands, and though compelled..."<br><br>She pauses, flushing, then speaks up again. "Though compelled, part of me was enjoying that last command... very much."<br><br>Quickly changing the subject she says.&nbsp; "And as for me touching the bracelet... perhaps that was part of an earlier command?&nbsp; I will try now."<br><br>She reaches forward towards Rose's arm, her fingers outstretched... when they encounter the bracelet with a light touch, Kasumi's body arches, and her collar visibly pulses with electricity.<br><br>Gasping, Kasumi collapses in pain. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 03:57:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose smiles a little as Kasumi reveals she was not upset about the command she'd been given and than Rose looks to the bracelet carefully as Kasumi touches it, gasping as soon as she does and kneeling down to examine the woman carefully, cradling her in her exposed arms as she looks her over carefully, extremely worried about her, "Are you okay Kasumi? Please be alright... I didn't think it would hurt you if you touched it."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 04:49:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi is not unconscious, but fingers her neck gingerly.&nbsp; The burns there look rather nasty, but Kasumi concentrates for a few moments, and they fade away.<br><br>Kasumi sighs.&nbsp; "I'm alright. That is what happened the last time I tired to touch it... but my master's healing technique is working better for me than ever, I think I have finally mastered it, so that's a happy thought!"<br><br>She smiles, though it is a bit grim.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 06:31:59</strong>
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				Rose nodded to Kasumi, quite alarmed with the burns even as they faded away, "You should tell me about things like that. If I knew that's what had happened last time I wouldn't have let you try. There's no point in you getting hurt unneccesarily. If you have any inhibitions towards me at all forget about them. You need to take care of yourself, and it will be hard for me to notice if I'm doing something you don't like if you don't tell me." Rose really wasn't watching her words carefully it seemed, slipping two orders in there by mistake.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 07:25:53</strong>
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				&nbsp; Mitta dangles Rose’s shirt by the collar, offering one sleeve to the green haired girl before stepping gracefully, save for a small drunken wobble, around her, pulling the piece of garb after him. “I understand. I just wouldn’t want...I dunno, I guess I’m just scarred of anything that controls actions so well. It’s just not right. You could bury it in a location only you knew,” he shrugs.<br><br>&nbsp; “It’s good if you enjoyed it, that means you were still yourself right?” Dross ventures as Kasumi relays her experience. The elf, along with Rose, jumps forwards echoing her concerned inquiry when the human collapses in pain. “She should be, a master does not want his...slave...to die so easily,” Hajna notes, struggling with the word she associates with her dark kin.<br><br>&nbsp; Dross is too preoccupied to acknowledge her point, but he does smile with relief when Kasumi talk, a smile that becomes slightly tinge with amusement as Rose scolds her. “Every cloud...” he mutters, adding “Maybe you could order her to be less stubborn,” with a chuckle. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 10:29:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				It's hard to tell if it's the magic or not, but as Rose speaks, Kasumi smiles fondly and steps past Rose to grab the green haired girl's shirt form their Elven host's hand.<br><br>She says, while moving.&nbsp; "I did still feel in control of my feelings... just not my actions. And that was... nice to know."<br><br>She turns and moves to place the shirt around Rose's shoulders, and then as if touching her triggered something, Kasumi gathering the other girl in with a hug, turned her face with a hand, and leaned in to kiss Rose eyes closed.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 10:39:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose just giggles at the suggestion of ordering Kasumi to be less stubborn, "I think she's fine the way she is, using the bracelet to try and change her personality wouldn't be proper anyway."<br><br>Rose smiles more as Kasumi puts her shirt back on, responding to Kasumi's statement at the same time, "It is good that you have that freedom. It would be quite concerning if your very emotions were at the whim of the collar."<br><br>Rose is focusing on her clothing when Kasumi suddenly pulls her into an embrace and than kisses her, pausing only a brief moment before leaning back into return the kiss with her own efforts, looking to Kasumi curiously all the while.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-03-2012, 15:37:38</strong>
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				Kasumi leans back just enough to open her eyes and look into Roses. She says softly, "That's how I would have preferred to start, 'Loving you'."<br><br>She looks curiously across the inches.&nbsp; "Funny... I've wanted to do that for a while, but I was worried what you'd think.... suddenly I wasn't worried any more."<br><br>She smiles softly, looking happy.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>22-03-2012, 09:06:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose reaction was... curious but not exactly... eager, more subdued, lacking passion. She was not at all repulsed by Kasumi's kiss or words though as she calmly spoke, "And what would you have done next Kasumi? You can show me, I won't react negatively."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-03-2012, 13:30:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi leans back slightly, nodding. "I can see that. You're very kind."<br><br>She shakes her head. "I've not had much experience, loving other women.&nbsp; I wasn't really thinking very hard about the next thing.&nbsp; I'm sure I would have come up with something, I usually do."<br><br>She moves back, releasing Rose's shoulders.&nbsp; "So... we'e got a Goblin den to raid tomorrow. Do you need to sleep?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>22-03-2012, 21:19:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose nods, looking down to herself and than... wobbling a bit from the wine's effect on her, "Yes... that would probably be wise. I do not need to sleep, I've learned to get by on simple meditation, but I must still rest for 8 hours to clear my mind and refresh my powers. I can still fight if we do not, but I will not have all of my reserves and expended much while we rescued you from the bats."<br><br>Smiling to Kasumi once more, "But I can keep you company while you rest, if you'd like."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>22-03-2012, 23:22:45</strong>
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				Kashmi says simply, I only require about 2 hours of sleep myself... As I am not tired, I will relax as you meditate.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>24-03-2012, 08:31:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The three elves observe your discussion with bemused expressions, but they do catch onto one thing in particular. “You are going to the land of the goblins? You should be careful, but after a creature that can use old magic the bastard scoundrels may seem easy,” Mitta notes. “Yes, you must be careful not to be overwhelmed. They breed like flies,” Hajna adds, all three politely ignoring the other pieces of conversation that passed between the two of you. Dross himself sits by the fire, his gaze alternating between Kasumi and the other non-elves. “Will you be taking your friends with you, or was tonight adventure a single event?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-03-2012, 10:16:06</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose nods, turning back to face the other elves, "They are welcome to join us if they please, but I suspect Red at the very least will be busy seeking a cure for Daria, and I do not know if Deneve will be interested in seeking a way back to the mainland as she was not originally from there like we were."<br><br>Smiling once more to Kasumi, "But for the time being I will be sticking with Kasumi, and we must try everything we can to get her home before her family suffers for her absence."<br><br>Rose stares at the distance a bit more, as she reaches out to place an arm on Kasumi to steady herself, still suffering from drinking heavily as she ponders aloud, "Although if we cannot get you there in person... perhaps we may be able to send a message in your stead. It is something else to look into at the very least."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-03-2012, 13:19:05</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi puts a helpful hand out to steady Rose, and nods.&nbsp; "It would be better than nothing."<br><br>She settles them down then in seated positions.&nbsp; She tells Dross.&nbsp; "We will be meditating for the next few hours, but fear not to restrain your merryment, my concentration is solid.&nbsp; You may do what you will, even move us, as long as you do not expect more than smiles in return until we are done."<br><br>Kasumi smiles serenely at Dross, and begins to steady her breathing. In her mind, she feels Nimble approaching.&nbsp; <em>A few more hours to you...</em> it sends to her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>25-03-2012, 05:08:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “It’s possible, but difficult,” Hajna shrugs at the subject of sending messages. “We are too far away for magic to work, but birds sometimes fly here. You can attach a message to them, but how will they know what to do with it? You can talk to them, but builds understand little of human society. It would be a feat indeed if you could direct it to a single family,”<br>&nbsp; With this troubling thought the two martial artists enter their trance. Mitta seems keen to test the extent of this state and sits next to Rose, prodding her shoulder and gently tugging at her hair until Hajna grabs him in a headlock and drags him over to the fireside where she and Dross sits.<br>&nbsp; The time passes by without a major incident. The two girls revert to normal conciseness to see that Red and Deneve have removed themselves from the scene and the fire has died, being replaced by three torches. Rose turns to see Mitta and Hanjna by the pale ashes, their heads slumped low in a peaceful wakened state, close to sleep but not quite there. Kasumi finds Dross sitting in front of her starting suspiciously at the crystalline form of Nimble. “I don’t care what it says,” the elf declares, “It’s strange.” His companions by the fire stir at the sound of his voice.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>25-03-2012, 08:48:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose's initial meditation puts her into a deep trance and her senses are not terribly alert as a result. The state is actually fairly similar to an elf's trance, but not quite the same. Her eyes are closed and she didn't see Mitta approach The first time he prods her her focus is broken, used to bringing herself out of trance in the event she was attacked but when she realizes its just mitta testing her resolve she closes her eyes once more and lets him play as he wishes.<br><br>It would be 4 hours before her focus eased up to the point she could shift her awareness back to her surroundings and respond at all to things other than herself, although she does nothing besides look at at Nimble as he arrives, her mind was still in a state of rest after all.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>25-03-2012, 13:25:27</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi actually falls asleep at some point, though as usuall her bodies need for it is lessened by her ring.&nbsp; She thanks her master for getting the item for her, once again, in her mind.<br><br>She listen's to Nimble's conversation with Dross, as the cautious, yet simplistic Psy-crystal verbally cross examines his intentions, even while displaying her fondness for the gentle elven man.<br><br>She speaks finally, her power flowing back into her mind.&nbsp; "I'd introduce you, but I see you've already met my Psy-crystal."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 00:37:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “What is it?” Dross inquires with a tone of uncertain fascination. “Did you find it, make it? I thought the magic needed to create something almost alive was lost,” he reaches out to gently tap Nimble with a twig. “And what is it doing here? It mentioned being at the Unnatural Hill,”<br><br>&nbsp; Rising on unsteady feet, the effect of the alcohol made worse by their brief rest, Mitta and Hajna move away from the camp fire. “Short shleeper for a human...” the male notes. Hajna holds him back as she bends down to check whether or not Rose is still resting.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 00:41:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Well, Rose is still resting when Nimble arrives back at camp, but she's finished her meditation for the night and is just laying around letting her energies flow and gather. She had expended a lot of her power during the battle with the bats and needed to recover it, even if she didn't need any more hours of her equivalent of sleep to have a healthy mind and body. Her eyes follow Hajna as well but Rose is keeping her body slax and making no other movement besides breathing.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 02:45:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi says.&nbsp; "It's not so much a magical creation, as a manifested aspect of my mind, in this case, my caution. I call it Nimble."<br><br>Nimble says, "Inalready introduced myself."<br><br>Kasumi just nods.<br><br>She says.&nbsp; "Dross... I think you were interrupted by my experiment with Rose last night... did you want to continue where you left off?"<br><br>She smiles at him, serenely.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 03:11:19</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp;Seeing Rose’s eyes follow her movement, Hanja sits down next to the green haired girl. “Can you talk? I am disturbing you?” she leans in to whisper, the tip of her nose nudging Rose’s Ear. Mitta moves around to sit on her other side, eyeing the meditative pose she assumed with a bemused expression.<br><br>&nbsp; Dross seems about to comment further on Nimble’s nature when Kasumi’s comment catches him off guard. “I just...” he struggles to find the words as he returns her smile, only to give up and lean in to kiss her softly, his hand once again stroking her check, “...wanted to comfort you,” he finishes finally.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 03:18:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				She nods, still smiling. "Then be yourself comforted, for you have.&nbsp; Your warmth and hospitality, of house, fire, food, clothing and kindness, have comforted me more than I can say."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 03:35:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “That was what I meant to do at first. But now I wonder if there are other ways I can comfort you,” he embraces Kasumi, reaching his arms over her shoulders and pressing her head against his chest, lowering his own head to rest it on hers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>28-03-2012, 07:58:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose shakes her head ever so slightly in response to Hanja's queries, focusing entirely on her own meditation. She could not speak if her energies were to recover properly, but she did not dismiss either of the elves who seated themselves beside her. She even gave the lightest of smiles to them. It was usually rather boring when she had to recover her powers, just sitting in quiet meditation with no company at all, it was good to have someone there with her.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 16:35:48</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shakes her head slightly. "Perhaps later.&nbsp; Now that I have a plan, I'm eager to test it."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 17:33:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; “So you’re conscious, you can make minor movements, but cannot speak. You are a curiously creature Rose, but then so is your companion,” Hajna muses, and Mitta nods in agreement. “I wonder,” the female elf continues, laying a hand on your thigh, “Just how far this receptive nature of yours can stretch,” she leans in to kiss you on the check, “You can always shake your head if you’d prefer to be left alone,” Mitta reaches to mimic her movement, but is several paces slower than Hajna.<br><br>&nbsp; When Kasumi shakes her head Dross instantly releases her, almost jumping back. “I am sorry, I, I misunderstood,” his expression is grave as he positions himself two feet away from her with his left hand resting on an upwards facing knee, his other hand supporting his body as it leans back. After a pause he asks, “What would you like to test?”
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-03-2012, 19:21:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi actually giggles at his tense expression. "Oh dear!" she exclaims. "What a set of mixed signals.&nbsp; Honestly, I liked where we were going earlier... but when I... well, that was a very distracting experience.&nbsp; Since then, I've calmed my body and mind..." She laughed.&nbsp; "Since then I've been thinking about how to handle the goblins... and I'm eager to test my theories."<br><br>She says. "For example, who would the Goblins NOT attack on sight?&nbsp; A Dark Elf perhaps?"<br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs44/i/2009/147/1/3/Drow_Monk_by_Atlantean6.jpg)</div>With a smile, her form shifts subtly, her ears becoming pointed, her face more austere and definitely Elven, her skin darkens to ebon, and her hair fades to white, while her eyes take on a Redish hue.&nbsp; "What do you think?" she asks Dross now.<br><br>She strikes a martial pose, looking a bit odd in her borrowed shirt and sandals.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>31-03-2012, 09:06:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose closes her eyes once more as Hajna leans in to kiss her on the cheek and takes in a deep breath. How... forward of the elves. Rose hadn't really expected them to do something like this while she was resting but... it seemed quite interesting, and a smile crept to Rose face. Perhaps she would be able to experiment a little on how well her energies recovered when she was... distracted.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>01-04-2012, 03:21:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Dross’s grim expression breaks and he manages to muster half a smile as Kasumi giggles. “Well,” he nods, “Planning how to avoid being captured by goblins is more urgent than, playful dallying under the stars, as enjoyable as it is. Perhaps in better times we could....” his voice trailers away and he sits back to await your demonstration.<br>&nbsp; His eyes widen as the transformation takes effect, but he remains still, taking in each of the new details. Only then does he reach out, fingers briefly making contact with the dark flesh. “It feels the same,” he notes. “It’s convincing, I can see no flaws in your appearance,” he continues, eyes tracing the hair and figure. “But you should wear armour, they all do. Leather or metal chain. Also, the females of our dark brethren rarely travel alone, so if you could you should disguise yourself as a male, they sometimes scout in small groups. They wield small crossbows and thin blades, can you display them? You will also need to explain why you are approaching from this side the island,”<br>&nbsp; “That however is not the biggest problem you will face. It is their behaviour, for the dark elves are twisted and evil to the soul. They care only about themselves, and delight in causing others pain, even their fellow kin. You must show no concern for Rose and Red, or anyone else. You must suppress your good heart, and pretend to take pleasure in the pain of other. It will be difficult. Do you think you can manage?”<br><br>&nbsp; Hajna continues to kiss Rose’s cheek, pulling away to see her smile. “Oh good, for a moment I was worried you wouldn’t appreciate my little game,” she laughs, returning her kisses, now placing them on Rose’s lips. Her fingers flex against the green haired girl’s thigh, then move up, until it is groping her breast through her shirt. Her own body moves closer, her legs almost flanking Rose’s sitting form, chest just touching her shoulder.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mitta had been slow to catch onto Hajna’s game, content at first to simply watch. He still keeps his distance, but now however his hand wonders, finger tips sliding up and down across Rose’s other breast, gently seeking out the centre on each pass.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-04-2012, 04:22:24</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi modifies her appearence as Dross speaks, changing the shirt to leather armor, and adding belted scimitars.<br><br>She keeps making changes as he speaks, but frowns as he says to try a male form.<br><br>She looks somewhat puzzled.&nbsp; "I have never tried a Male form. Even if it worked, I would be worried about walking and talking correctly.&nbsp; The effect does not change my voice, you notice."<br><br>She then shrugs.&nbsp; "It may at least get me inside..."<br><br>Then she smiles mischievously. "You sound as if you would like a little moonlight... dalliance, Dross?"<br><br>The image of the armored Drow woman smiles widely at him.&nbsp; "We have at least two hours before Rose is ready... would you care to play a game of dalliance with me?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>01-04-2012, 20:41:00</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Hajna continues to kiss Rose’s cheek, pulling away to see her smile. “Oh good, for a moment I was worried you wouldn’t appreciate my little game,” she laughs, returning her kisses, now placing them on Rose’s lips. Her fingers flex against the green haired girl’s thigh, then move up, until it is groping her breast through her shirt. Her own body moves closer, her legs almost flanking Rose’s sitting form, chest just touching her shoulder.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mitta had been slow to catch onto Hajna’s game, content at first to simply watch. He still keeps his distance, but now however his hand wonders, finger tips sliding up and down across Rose’s other breast, gently seeking out the centre on each pass.</blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Rose tongue stretches out lazily as Hajna kisses her on the lips, working its way into the Elven woman's mouth squirming ever so slightly as he thigh is gripped, reacting even stronger to the thigh than when her almost flat chest is squeezed although Mitta's efforts striking her nipple on each pass earn a pleasent murmer as Rose tries to relax even more than she had been, leaning into Hajna's chest and using her like a body pillow. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-04-2012, 04:14:21</strong>
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				&nbsp; Kasumi:<br>&nbsp; Dross observes Kasumi adjust her visage, offering further pieces of advice. “Their blades are thinner, they stab with them.&nbsp; And they have bottles hanging from their belt. For poison?” In the end he shrugs however, “You could always stay silent. I have heard they do not require words to communicate with each other. It probably won’t matter too much. Goblins are not known for their intelligence after all....”<br>&nbsp; As your banter becomes more suggestive, moving to a light-hearted topic Dross smiles, but leans back, not trusting himself to make the first move this time least he makes another mistake. “I would like that very much,” is all he says. There is a pause and he bites his lip. “Could you remove the illusion?” he asks in a pained, delicate tone, “It is disturbing for me to see one of my tainted sisters. And besides, I prefer the sight of that elegant human dancer from earlier,”<br><br>&nbsp; Rose:<br>&nbsp; Her mouth still locked in a kiss with Rose, Hajna can only utter a muted grunt at her pleasure of how receptive the green haired girl is being. With tongues gliding together, the not so virtuous elfin maiden continues to grope Rose’s breast, her other hand gripping her furthest arm by the wrist and guiding it towards the soft cotton that covers her own chest, allowing their bodies to lean against each other for support.<br>&nbsp; Not wanting to be outdone, Mitta slips his hand in underneath Rose’s top, sliding a cold palm up her stomach to cup her breast, parting two fingers to allow them to gently hold the nipple between them. “We’re terrible, us elves. Taking advantage of a poor, helpless girl...” he chuckles to no one in particular.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-04-2012, 04:43:25</strong>
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				The illusion changes, and now Kasumi appears again, though still aparently wearing the Drow armor. She says.&nbsp; "I would enjoy that as well.&nbsp; Do you know any good... intimate games?"<br><br>She smiles sweetly at him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>06-04-2012, 21:37:52</strong>
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				<div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=111656.msg6087317#msg6087317">Quote from: LisztesFerenc on 03-04-2012, 04:14:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">&nbsp; Her mouth still locked in a kiss with Rose, Hajna can only utter a muted grunt at her pleasure of how receptive the green haired girl is being. With tongues gliding together, the not so virtuous elfin maiden continues to grope Rose’s breast, her other hand gripping her furthest arm by the wrist and guiding it towards the soft cotton that covers her own chest, allowing their bodies to lean against each other for support.<br>&nbsp; Not wanting to be outdone, Mitta slips his hand in underneath Rose’s top, sliding a cold palm up her stomach to cup her breast, parting two fingers to allow them to gently hold the nipple between them. “We’re terrible, us elves. Taking advantage of a poor, helpless girl...” he chuckles to no one in particular.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br>Rose can't help but grin at Mitta's comment, suddenly imagining how the situation must appear objectively. Truthfully she could break her meditation at any time but in the past she had found she needed an entire hour to get back into a proper meditative frame of mind whenever she did so, and the elves advances... well... didn't bother her really. Even if they were the ugliest meanest orcs or goblinoids Rose probably wouldn't have cared as long as she could finish her meditation.<br><br>But as things were the elves were both quite pretty and Rose found herself showing a rare enthusiasm for such activities. Using subtle adjustments to make herself open to Mitta to play as he likes, while shifting her weight to bury her face in between Hajna's breasts and lay her hands on the breasts themselves, just laying them there for the moment, going slowly, to keep herself properly focused even despite indulging a little in these... distractions.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>10-04-2012, 00:45:13</strong>
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				&nbsp; Kasumi:<br>&nbsp; Despite his continued efforts to keep his distance, Dross cannot help leaning closer to Kasumi as her human self reappears, unconcerned by the persistence of the armour. “I don’t know if I would call them games, there are no strict rules. Chases in the moonlight, touching each other blindfolded. Do your people have any?”<br><br>&nbsp; Rose<br>&nbsp; Mitta pulls the cloth of Rose’s garb up with his other hand, giving his fingers more space to trace circles around the breast, slowly approaching the nipple. Once there two delicately nailed finger tips squeeze the bud of flesh as his lips softly kiss rose’s shoulder, moving downwards.<br>&nbsp; Hajna pulls off her own shirt, revealing small breasts upon which gooseflesh is raised by the slight nip of the cool night air. Her hand guides Rose’s head to rest between them, whilst her other one strokes the green haired girl’s now bare stomach. Then her fingers slip down further, until they are under the waist of her garbs. Here they pause whilst Hajna gauges Rose’s reaction.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>17-04-2012, 06:23:17</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>22-04-2012, 02:13:00</strong>
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				&nbsp; Entertained by elves the hours of stillness required for you to regain your focus pass by with enjoyment. Disciplined in both mind and body, Rose is able to fight off the fatiguing grip of the wine that beckons her to rest longer in the morning, rising instead to join Kasumi as the human prepares to leave for the land of the goblins. The elves, lacking such training, are for the most resting deeply in a scattered and order-less formation around the two tents and camp fire. <br><br>&nbsp; Dross and Hajna are the only two there to say good bye, both having doubts about whether or not this is a good idea. “Can you fight at range? Do you need a bow?” one asks whilst the other repeats the advice offered the night before. Stay alert for traps, don’t underestimate them, and don’t let them swarm you. Deneve, her confident steps just failing to hide the dizziness she feels as she moves, approaches you from amongst the trees. Seeing you are ready to leave Red rises as well from where he had been sitting against a tree trunk and Dross and Hajna step back to allow you to talk.<br><br>&nbsp; “I spoke with one of the elves,” Red informs you, “And there is a cure to the magic that turned Daria to stone. It is a herb. Long, dark green leaves with purple growths on its stems. I must find it, but it is only deeper in the island. Thus I can only go alone, my curse will now save her,” he declares, and spectral, bat-like wings sprout from his back, effortlessly passing through his cotton clothing. Awkwardly at first, but quickly stabilizing he takes off, gaining altitude before turning in the air and heading off towards the grey cliffs and beyond.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-04-2012, 05:14:06</strong>
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				Kasumi says.&nbsp; "Thank you.&nbsp; A bow and quiver would be greatly appreciated.&nbsp; I can indeed use one."<br><br>She nods to the elves, smiles at Rose, blows a kiss to Dross, and starts walking away towards the Goblin home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-04-2012, 05:50:21</strong>
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				Rose shakes her head when asked if she was skilled with a bow, "I'm afraid a bow would not do me much good. I've had the chance to learn the basics of most weapons of war, but ranged weapons were never part of my training. I've recently had occasion to learn how to operate more simplistic weapons like a crossbow however, but I wouldn't expect you to have one for me."<br><br>She than tries to reassure the elves of their doubts about the mission, although it might weaken Kasumi's spirits to hear Rose opinion, "Our goals are not to eradicate the goblins, we don't even know if they have access to the magics we seek. If it turns out they are too dangerous for us to handle, we can easily turn back and think of another plan."<br><br>She smiles to Deneve as she bids farewell to Red, looking intrigued by the wings that sprout from his back and wishing him luck on his quest before focusing entirely on Deneve, "So you've decided to help us find a way home? I wasn't sure if you'd want to, since you're native to the island. Are you thinking about joining us if we do find a way back to the mainland?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>26-04-2012, 23:32:32</strong>
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				Goblins weredownat the very top of the list of creatures Deneve depised in the island. She was relavtively confident of talking her way out of trouble with any other sentient creatures, except maybe trolls, but them she could intimidate with her fire, but goblins. She had never really graspedhow their minds actually worked. She sighed. She wasn't in the best of moods anyway, it had taken her five attempts to heal rest of the poisons effects with her wand, which she had finally gotten working again.<br><br>"I'll help you allright, should make a splendid new song." She smiled, though her exppression was bit unsure. "And after... I don't know. It would be a grand adventure, but I belong to this island. My island."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>29-04-2012, 05:49:13</strong>
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				Kasumi nods, a serious look on her face, by she ventures a smile.&nbsp; "Of course I welcome your company.&nbsp; I just hope we love to hear that song."<br><br>Shouldering her new gift of bowand quiver, she walks ok of the elven camp, and towards the Goblin territory.<br><br>As they travel, she assesses her companion's woodcraft and stealth abilities, trying to work out a strategy.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">She's seeing how stealthy they are... can I get some hide and move silently general numbers?</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 03:08:19</strong>
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				&nbsp; “No, we don’t have such weapons. You can’t aim them properly. The Unnatural Hill might though, and we do have slings if you can use them,” an elf offers Rose. The three of you stand at the edge of the camp, ready to depart amid the friendly wishes of good fortune from the elves. Dross hugs Kasumi, whilst a young elf child approaches Deneve, offering the songstress a small, brown speckled egg she found in a tree. “Can you fly like he can?” the child asks in wonder.<br><br>&nbsp; Finally you set off. Over the hours, the trees seem to shift constantly across and back again along all the shades of green with the occasional red and spots of yellow and brown. Periodically you see evidence of other tribes: the ash of cold campfires, recently turned earth and bones left out for the scavengers. Sometime after noon you catch sight of another set of tents, these standing out more against the trees with a bluish tinge to the material they are woven from. These elves seem less friendly than the Warriors of the Red Leaf, which suits Kasumi as she is impatient to reach her destination.<br><br>&nbsp; Gradually the earth becomes sandier and the trees become less common, their leaves broadening, and their tone darker. You have one last encounter with the inhabitancy of the forest: an elf and a halfling from the tribe of the Outriders, mounted on small horses, or possibly ponies. They are more enthusiastic about your approach, offering encouragement amid laughter in your “conquest of the goblin lands” and staying long enough to watch you leave the trees. Here the terrain becomes familiar to Kasumi as your further reaching field of vision revealing the last remnants of the cliffs in the form of a ridge, running parallel to the beach. A slight breeze coaxes waves out of the water, but there is little drift wood today.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 09:41:02</strong>
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				Kasumi notes Rose's complete lack of stealth with a resigned sigh.&nbsp; She says. "I know the general way from here... but in these hills there are many traps and snares.&nbsp; I'm going to move ahead about 90 feet or so, and I'll keep in touch with you via Nimble. As we have no way of ambushing the Goblins... I shall attempt instead to lead them to you, and thus give you time to prepare a proper welcomefor them.&nbsp; If I spot a group I do not think we can handle, I will either attempt to lead you wide around them, or lead them away from you if I am spotted."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 10:10:21</strong>
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				Rose nods and requests a sling from the elves, noting, "I suppose it will be helpful if I absolutely cannot close to sword range, but my training is in the use of a blade so it will be a last resort."<br><br>Once she obtains one and a small supply of properly weighted stones, not enough to weigh her down, she heads out with the others, nodding a bit as Kasumi seems... frustrated by her lack of stealth and motions to move on ahead agreeing with the plan up until the end and shaking her head at the last alternative, "Do not lead them away from you if you're spotted, we absolutely do not want to be split up when facing a superior force. Lead them towards me, and I shall have a construct delay them while we escape. If they split their forces to chase us and engage the construct, we may be able to take them."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>03-05-2012, 10:12:14</strong>
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				Kasumi smiles. "We will both have constructs delay them you mean.&nbsp; Alright."<br><br>She sends Nimble to perch in Rose's shoulder, and sneaks ahead.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-05-2012, 00:11:28</strong>
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				"Theplan sounds fine enough, though I'd prefer toavoid combat when its not necessary. Even rusted dagger can kill and all that" Deneve answers softly.<br>"And I have spell that allows me to talk to them if itcomestoit anyway."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>09-05-2012, 23:38:47</strong>
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				&nbsp; The three of you step outside the land of the elves, almost instantly feeling uneasy as you leave the realm of friends; entering instead the unclaimed land that you have witnessed, by words and sight, to belong to the trolls and other such brutes. What little comfort there is can be taken in the fact that somewhere ahead of you lies the Pirate Isles, home of the crazy gnomes and dwarves who sail the waters, as if unafraid of the lords of the deep.<br><br>&nbsp; You walk along the narrow strip of sand, eyes on the rocky ledge to your left, staying quiet so as to hear the approach of any warty predators. An hour after leaving the trees the land shifts, hiding the forest behind a fold of protruding rock. Half an hour later Kasumi comes one of the few familiar spaces on the island: a small alcove, in front of which is scattered the broken shards of a wooden barrel, the material heavily stained which the scent of salted pork.<br><br>&nbsp; You continue onwards, the tide already half in and slowly rising. By late afternoon the lighter brown rocks of the Pirate Isle come into view, but the passage to them have been swallowed up by the sea. Getting to them will require a good bit of wading, and possibly even some swimming. To your left the line of rock disappears, and the rough hide of the ground rises to take its place. In front of them the beach widens, becoming dotted with thick trunks. Further west lies the territories of the goblins.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>09-05-2012, 23:51:31</strong>
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				Rose walks with Deneve as they travel, asking her what she knows of the goblins, as she might have a different take on them than the elves. "Do you really think diplomacy will work with them? If we try a peaceful solution we will have to sacrifice any element of surprise, but I do not mind negotiating with them if they are willing."<br><br>Glancing to Nimble on her shoulder she reaches out to pet the psi crystal, curious about it. Many of the elan had crystals of their own, but Rose had never paid much attention to them and tended to keep to herself. She was quite curious about it now that she was working togethor with one.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>10-05-2012, 02:35:27</strong>
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				The Saphire Psy-crystal chats idly, it's thoughts focused primarily on it's surroundings, and how dangerous or not they might be.&nbsp; But mostly, Nimble transmits Kasumi's words directly, allowing the three to converse even as she sneaks far ahead.&nbsp; <br><br>The difference is palatable.&nbsp; While the Psy-crstal's voice does not change, the timber and pattern are certainly Kasumi's, though it becomes equally plain the Nimble and Kasumi sound very similar, though Nimble's voice is higher pitched and faster in tempo.<br><br>Kasumi (through Nimble) suggests refining the plan. "If Denege can speak to them, we can try diplomacy, at least to allow us passage through their territory.&nbsp; She can assume the appearence of one of the Drow locals, and we can play the part of her slaves."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>15-05-2012, 22:46:27</strong>
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				"I'd prefer if we atleast tried. No matter their reputation, they are still sentient beings," Deneve answered.&nbsp; Despite her peaceful words, her hand never left her sword hilt.<br><br>"Slaves eh? Good thing I bought rope." She chuckled.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>18-05-2012, 18:34:44</strong>
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				Rose looks indecisive on the matter, Raising a few concerns, "I expect we can gain passage through their territory with our ruse, but I do not think it will be enough to gain us entry to the most secret areas where we are likely to find any secret magics that might bring Kasumi and I home."<br><br>Shifting about and raising her arms, wrists held togethor after she finishes, "But as always, I am but a foriegner on this island, if you believe this is the wisest plan I shall play the part of... your slave mistress." Grinning even as the words come out of her mouth.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>18-05-2012, 20:31:21</strong>
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				Kasumi raises her hand in acknowledgement. "Well, the ruse would work to prevent some battles, and that's all I'm hoping for."<br><br>She raises her hand slowly, and reluctantly to her head, and finally pulls the small black hair band free of her pony tail, which cascades down her back.<br><br>As it leaves her hair, her appearence changes.&nbsp; Now, rather than wearing a used set of leather armor, she wears a green shirt a few sizes to big for her, a pair of red half gloves, anklets, and a admantium collar.<br><br>With a sigh, she removes the shirt as well standing nearly naked save for the gloves, anklets and collar, and then hands the hair band to Denuve. She says. "My hair band of disquise. I'll want that back later..."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>24-05-2012, 00:56:21</strong>
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				"Uh, thanks," Deneve muttered as she put the hairband on. She could have casted disguise spell herself, but the magic item would allow her to converse her strenght. A good thing if their ruse would fail. Her hair and face changed color to that of a drow, and her clothing turned into darker and more decorated version of itself. <br><br>"I wonder if I should tie you. I mean, it could be hinderance if we have to figth after all. Besides its not like slaves walk around tied up all the time, right?" She had some difficulty not gawking at Kasumi. The woman had been naked when they first met as well, but that had been combat situation, which was different. Steady yourself, you foold, you have to act as arrogant as any drow or they'll see through you, she thought.<br><br>"So just act as meek as you can."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-05-2012, 06:45:07</strong>
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				Kasumi blushes as Deneve's eyes wander over her body, but tries to focus on the mission, and says. "That band's saved my life once or twice. Unlike a Mage's spell, it's change will last indefinitely."<br><br>She looks away, her eyes fixing on Rose finally as a distraction, and she says thoughtfully in response to Deneve's words. "Rope wouldn't be very convincing for Slaves anyway.&nbsp; Chain or a set of manacles would be better if we used anything.&nbsp; However..."<br><br>She walks over to Rose, looking thoughtfully at her garments. "The disguise would be more convincing if our 'slave costume' matched."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-05-2012, 07:11:32</strong>
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				Rose frowns a bit as she looks down at her outfit, "It will be difficult to hide my falchion if I remove the bulk of my garments. Are slaves in this land typically armed? I am not helpless without my blade, but I am significantly impaired. And a pack without a top would look unnatural."<br><br>Looking between the two woman expression blank, "But if you insist, my appearence now certainly isn't very appropriate for a slave I will admit. Make any adjustments you feel necessary Kasumi." Once again forgetting to word her requests more carefully while wearing the magical bracelet.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-05-2012, 10:24:39</strong>
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				Kasumi obediently steps forward, helping Rose take off her red sash belt, then her pack.<br><br>She says. "Armed slaves are not uncommon, if they have a true slave mentality."<br><br>With swift motions, she tugs Rose's robe and top up together over the smaller girl's head, and as Rose's hands are pulled up, just as swiftly pulls her pants down, baring the girl entirely, save for the pants around her feet, which Kasumi removes by lifting Rose's feet one at a time.<br><br>She then hands Rose the red sash, and starts folding the other garments and placing them in the pack, before handing the pack back to her.<br><br>She looks appraisingly at the now nude girl, and says, "Yes... the Sash matches my gloves.&nbsp; Perfect touch, we could be part of a set now... just wear that, and the pack... and your sandals I suppose.&nbsp; You can carry the Falchion openly."<br><br>Kasumi's face is by now quite red from embarrassment, but she shrugs.&nbsp; "They're only Goblins.&nbsp; They'll be thinking about how we'd taste in a stew. Not how we look naked."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>29-05-2012, 23:01:24</strong>
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				"So if everyone is ready, shall we go?" Deneve asked, little shyly. Then she shook her head and cleared her throat. "I mean.."<br><br>"Lets go," she said with a much more forceful tone, getting in the role. of drow mistress.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>30-05-2012, 02:10:45</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose Blinks as Kasumi rapidly strips her down, stunned for a moment by the lack of hesitation than realizing what she'd done as she tries to get comfortable with the sturdy straps of the backpack chafing against her bare skin. "I suppose this will have to do. You were quite efficient Kasumi. I don't think I could have undressed myself as quickly as you just did." Looking up at the sky for a moment as she fails to show any embarassment about her state of dress at all, although some irritation leaks out that she tries to smother. She would need to appear completely satisfied with her position as slave to pull of having a weapon. "Let's hope the weather is nice for our trip. As nice as you look right now Kasumi I'm not sure if you or I would fair well if the temperature dips too low from a sudden storm dressed as we are."<br><br>Nodding to Deneve as she starts to get into her own role, "Yes Mistress. Would you like me to carry anything for you?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-05-2012, 04:38:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, trying to remain composed, (and failing, blushing from her face to below her breasts,) nods. "I'll just... scout ahead again, shall I?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>31-05-2012, 05:36:13</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With your cover agreed upon you proceed towards the enemy territory, passing the Hide Hills without incident. You are led by an initially unsure Deneve who spends her time trying to get into the character of a member of the most hateful race she has ever known, recalling everything she can about the Drow from her few visits to their caves.<br><br>&nbsp; As you travel along the beach you meet a second group consisting of three, a female escorted by two males: a fair haired elf and a brown, greasy haired young man dressed in the pale blue robes of a Hill Fort apprentice. Your disguise proves to be convincing as they the three demand that Deneve release her slaves. In the heat of the moment the elf fires an arrow at her and spends the rest of the meeting in a mortified silence once the truth is revealed.<br><br>&nbsp; The female, who goes by the name of Aeryn, turns out to be the healer of the Hill Fort and she too is new to the island. Possibly intrigued by a way to escape, she offers to join your quest, after healing the slight wound Deneve suffered. She bid farewell to her two previous companions, who agree to return to their own and pass on the new she learnt. Masquerading as a slave the healer walks alongside her mistress with Rose whilst Kasumi scouts ahead. With the sun setting in the sky you reach the edge of the grasslands where the terrain begins to tip downwards. Here Kasumi knows the goblin’s territory begins, and there will be traps. You need to decide if you will continue under cover of darkness or rest for the night. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>31-05-2012, 07:49:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi says as night approaches, "I can't recomend continuing at night.&nbsp; Not only would your own disguise be compromised by the lack of excelent darkvision, my own ability to detect the traps ahead would suffer tremendously."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>31-05-2012, 19:24:41</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn remains quiet for the most partt.&nbsp; With some reluctance she had shed her armor and handed over her light crossbow - both of which are very well made, as are the quarrels for the weapon.&nbsp; She is quite possessive of her carryall, it carries the tools of her trade, after all.&nbsp; Buried in the guts of the carryall, is her dagger.&nbsp; It it styled like a piece of surgical kit.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>04-06-2012, 01:27:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Besides, they can see in the dark just fine. We'd be just at disadvantage." Deneve said. She rolled her shoulders and did her best to squint. All disguises came to small details like that she ahd long since learned.<br>She kept glancing at Aeryn, trying to make her mind about her. Like wether she could count on her if things got nasty. She had nasty feeling that she'd find out soon enough.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>05-06-2012, 07:33:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose tilted her head a bit, and just added "The mistress not being able to see in the dark might be a weakness, but us "slaves" aren't supposed to be able to see in it anyway. We're perfectly justified to have a lightsource active, and if we do the lack of darkvision won't be noticeable."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>05-06-2012, 07:47:47</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrugs.&nbsp; "Perhaps.&nbsp; Still, we have to sleep as well, and we may as well rest when it's dark.&nbsp; Besides, Drow's darkvision also shows to other races with darkvison.&nbsp; Their eyes glow."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>05-06-2012, 13:52:50</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn cocked her head slightly&nbsp; "We have to be carefull.&nbsp; and reso;ute.&nbsp; No matter how good our disguise is, how believable our cover, we are not immune to random abuse by chance-met Drow.&nbsp; If we cannot be defended by our owner, we may well be taken by others."<br><br>She uncorked her canteen, took a swallow.&nbsp; "The consequences of that would be dire, for the offending Drow as well as us."&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>08-06-2012, 12:25:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The group&nbsp; appeared to be bedding down for the night.&nbsp; SAeryn didn'tconsider herself a full member of their teamyet - and was certain tghey didn't either.<br><br>So, being the new girl, she busied herself with the grunt work.&nbsp; Collecting firewood, fetching a bucket of clean water from a stream.&nbsp; A cook, she most assuredly was not.&nbsp; Skinning and dressing animals, she was adequate, her surgical training helped.&nbsp; but&nbsp; a acook she assuredly was not.&nbsp; She could toss together an adequte stew, however.&nbsp; Her Healer's eye had enabled her to pick out edible, savory plants.&nbsp; Mixed in with a bit of chopped jerky and dried trail food... it smelled better than it was but hunger add savor of its' own.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>12-06-2012, 05:34:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; With the sling given to her by the elves, Rose is eventually able to fell one of the deer-like creatures that roam the grassy plains. Upon closer examination, you notice that this creature is not quite the animal you know, as its horns are twisted into spirals that bend outwards slightly, but they do not branch. Their fur is also a lighter shade of grey, almost white, but the mouth and base of the legs are lined with black. The hooves are larger in both length and width, but the ridges are starting to flake. Fortunately, the specimen also has more meat on it than most deer would, although it would still be dwarfed by a proper sized stag. You also find out that despite coming from different lands, you all know what a deer should look like, even Deneve.<br><br>&nbsp; Whilst Aeryn dresses the kill, Kasumi digs a fire pit in the sandy soil and Rose gathers kindling. The green haired girl is able to find only thin, springy branches from the bushes, but there is enough to keep a small fire going for quite a while, perfect for making a broth or stew once the blaze is going steady. Aeryn also finds some broad leafed plants that are not currently in flower. Their taste is negligible, but they will help make up for the lack of vegetables. The healer also fins several handfuls of dark red berries and some bark with posses a sharp tone to its taste. Soon the stew is ready, but not before you see the pinprick of a fire appear in the distance, easily half a night’s distance away. Whoever they are, they would not be able to see your presence until the sun rises.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>12-06-2012, 20:00:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeyn tenses suddenly, then quickly pointed to the spark of fire.&nbsp; "Somebody's not as careful as we are."&nbsp; She darts a concerned look at their own firepit, but relaxes as she dishes up the food.&nbsp; "Who's out that way, Drow?"
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>18-06-2012, 00:47:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looked into the distance herself glancing to Aeyn, "It's not another group from your settlement than? I'd hate a repeat of our previous encounter." Rose takes a seat next to Kasumi after getting herself a helping of stew, smiling to the woman, "How are you holding up? You seem to be taking everything in stride so far, but I'd understand if you're suffering." Glancing to the collar around her neck once more before idly pondering, "I wonder if you being the only one with a collar will look strange."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>20-06-2012, 20:23:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"They are either fools, or someone who doesn't feel the need to be careful." Deneve said. "Either way, I doupt they are from the fort and I doupt we should seek them out." She felt slightly less uncomfortable about her disguise, though she could only wonder how her companions felt about theirs. Why had they decided to follow this crazy idea.<br><br>"Well the missing collars part might look strange, but what can we do? I can't see how we could get more of them, or remove that one."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 20:43:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrugs, and scoots over to sit against Rose, one arm companionably draping over the other gir's shoulder.&nbsp; "It's not a problem.&nbsp; Our 'master' just tells anyone who asks that I'm either specially valuable, or a trouble maker..."<br><br>She glances at the fire. "After I rest, I can check that out if you want?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 20:49:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeeryn shot Kasumi a look.&nbsp; "If you do, be careful.&nbsp; What can we do to help you get ready?"&nbsp; the healer started rummaging through her pack as she spoke.<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 20:53:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi snuggles into Rose's side sightly as she says. "Two hours rest is all I need..." Her arm caresses Rose's naked back slowly even as she looks away towards the distant campfire.<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Yes, Kasumi's acting a bit infatuated with Rose... though it seems to be unintentional.[/color]<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>21-06-2012, 23:05:01</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose... snuggles up against Kasumi. She wasn't complaining, but it was evident she wasn't handling the night's temperature as well as she might without anything to shield her from the air. She follows Kasumi's gaze to the signs of the distant campfire "Can you see in this darkness Kasumi? You won't be able to determine much if you can't see where you're going, and I'll worry if you endanger yourself so and quite possible unnecessarily. I do not think we have to worry about encountering whoever is out there until after they break camp after all.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>22-06-2012, 01:18:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn doesn't look directlya t the women cuddling by the fire.&nbsp; But they remind her all to keenly that not long ago at all, she had someone she could be that close to.&nbsp; The first in years that she had chosen to be with, in fact.<br><br>"A dangerous venture, Kasumi.&nbsp; We don't need you to do it, so... don't take the risk,"<br><br><br><em>Don't leave that woman grieving over a loss that can't even be assuaged by the cold comfort of a burial</em>, she carefully didn't say aloud.<br><br><br><br><br>&nbsp;
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>23-06-2012, 09:25:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				From Kasumi's hair, Nimble speaks up. "She can't, but I can see in complete darkness, and I know everything she does about sneaking about.&nbsp; I'll go."<br><br>Kasumi nods, smiling shyly. That's true! Good thinking, Ninble!<br><br>The tiny Psycrystal grows spidery legs and climbs down out of Kasumi's hair, down her shoulder, and across her and Rose's bodies before droing to the ground and moving towards the distant fire.<br><br>((Does anyone stop it?))
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>23-06-2012, 13:47:34</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The healer's eyes went very wide, but she didn't move.&nbsp; She ad heard of such things, but never seen it in the flesh, so to speak.&nbsp; Fascinated, she watched the, the crystal-thingy move out of sight.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 00:52:40</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The crystal spider moves slowly away into the night, moving towards the distant campfire in a wide angle.<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 keep in contact with Nimble via the mindlink you share. The aspect of you takes it times, moving at a slow pace that allows it to remain relatively hidden. After just under an hour and a half, Nimble creeps through a bush and gets a proper glimpse at those around the fire: two goblins and a wolf. The beast and one of the goblins are sleeping, a tattered blanket leaving only his small piggish face exposed next to a mound of grayish fur. Another is sitting with their back to the fire, wearily surveying the surroundings. Fortunately the sentry is tired, and expects bigger creatures, and so Nimble is easily able to slip back to you without being seen.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 03:48:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Long before Nimble returns, Kasumi reports it's findings. "It's just a pair of Goblins and a single wolf... probably sentries."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 14:22:31</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn relaxes visibly, that is nowhere near as bad as she had feared.&nbsp; "Clumsy sentries, then.&nbsp; Probably young and untried."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 15:49:39</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose stretches a bit as the news filters through Kasumi. "If that's all we have to worry about We should be able to rest easy. I'm not sure I'd be able to spot Nimble spying on us though... he's not something I'd normally associate with a threat."<br><br>Grinning back to Kasumi, "I need 4 hours to refresh myself, but I won't need any more rest as I've conserved my minds energy."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 20:32:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi nods smiling down at Rose and pulling her closer for warmth. "Rest well then."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>24-06-2012, 22:19:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn rose and checked the fiure, careful not to look directly into it.&nbsp; "You two get some rest.&nbsp; I'm awake, now, I'll keep my eyes open."&nbsp; The healer walked over to the pile of gear and not at all quickly retrieved her light crossbow and a case of quarrels.&nbsp; She set those aside, hauled on her armor, then scooped up her weapon and ammunition, to find a good spot just out of the firelight where she could keep watch on the camp.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>25-06-2012, 00:39:20</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Rose and Kasumi lie down, their bodies embracing one another as they seeks the state of mind that allows them to preserve the catch of mental energy that powers their abilities. On the other side of the fire Deneve rests, her role requiring that she sleep in as much comfort as your supplies allow. Facing the distant flicker, Aeryn&nbsp; sits cross-legged, her weapon loaded and held loosely in her lap. The hours pass uneventfully, and then the healer is relieved from watch. An hour before sunrise you are all awake: your fire has been reduced to a layer of glowing embers and the fire of the goblins’ has burnt out completely. Light will approach fast now the eastern horizon has started to grey, and when it does the goblins will see you. If they do, it will the second test your ruse receives.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 02:19:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve didn't sleep very well. Oh the bed was comfortable enough, but she felt pressured by her role. She knew fully well that if she ruined their disguise she might get them all killed or worse. She woke up yawning, feeling like she hadn't slept at all.<br><br>"Now we need to decide if we try to sneak past them or not," she said as looked into distance.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 02:40:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose smiled a bit, having been rested for quite some time, she'd taken the liberty of packing up camp while Deneve rested, chatting with Kasumi when she was done, far enough away from the others not to disturb their sleep. <br><br>Her voice spoke out quite simply, "It was only a pair of goblins, what better chance to see if our disguise can hold up under scrutiny! Even if they don't believe us we can easily keep them from alerting their comrades."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>27-06-2012, 02:57:23</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi smiled warmly at Rose, firmly agreeing. "Yes, that's very true.&nbsp; We should have few problems with such a small group, and we may learn something as well."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>28-06-2012, 00:53:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<em>Bloodthirsty lot</em> was Aeryn's reaction to that.&nbsp; Internally.&nbsp; <em>These women kill easitly, best to remember that.</em>"<br><br>We can handle them."&nbsp; She checked the fit of her boots, sshruggged into&nbsp; her backpack, settled the case of bolts on her belt, cradled the still=cocked weapon, maikng sure it was pointed at the ground.&nbsp; "All ready to go, here."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 19:36:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Having a reached a decision as a group, you set out towards the place where you recall the fire during the night. The sun rises, gradually eating away the darkness, and soon in the rapidly brightening grey you can see the remains of a camp: a circle of burnt grass surrounding a meagre pile of ashes. As you approach you can smell the foul stench of an uncovered latrine pit. Giving the area a wide birth you climb a nearby rise and soon you can see the pair of goblins mounted on their wolf. They see you as well and approach, initially at a run amid wild cries, but this slows when they see Deneve. Stopping 10ft away the rider places a hand over his right eye and tilts his head in greeting: clearly he does not speak the language of the drow, nor does he expect Deneve to speak his own tongue.<br><br>&nbsp; Having greeted the presumed priestess the goblin rider glances his eyes across the slaves, measuring each of them up from tip to toes. A smile shows clean but crooked teeth, ending in points. His green skin is warty and his eyes are dark, making the iris indistinguishable from the pupil. His is armed with a short, curved blade and a sling, along which a pouch big enough to hold four small stones. Around his waist a thin part of arms are locked as the other goblin struggles to remain on the back of the wolf, the saddle being designed for only one.<br><br>&nbsp; If the goblin expects any particular response from Deneve he does not show it, instead gesturing for her to follow. Believing your disguise to be intact for now and not wishing to give them reason to be suspicious you follow them. The goblins mount a ridge and point down. 50ft below a female elf stubbles along on tired feat, her body covered in multiple wounds surrounded with caked blood that mar her coppery skin where it isn't covered in thick hide armour, a darker grey than most seen on the island. Trailing in one hand is a large battle axe with, although the elf looks like she could wield the weapon properly if she wished, even in her weakened state. The goblins jeer, laughing at her torment. For a moment you feel this may be a test, but then you see this is not the case. The goblins, despite their mirth, are intimidated by the axe, and merely wish the drow to deal with the potentially dangerous intruder on their lands, giving her the opportunity to gain a new slave in the process. Dazed from hunger, fatigue or something else, it takes the elf a moment to even notice that she is being watched. At first she is confused, but at the sight of Deneve her eyes harden.<br><br>&nbsp; Xen<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">You have 8 hit points, and whatever physical and mental penalties you feel are appropriate given your condition.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 20:46:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi moves to quickly kneel before Deneve, saying in Elvish, "The stupid goblins are too weak to capture this injured foe.&nbsp; Shall I deal with her, Mistress?"<br><br>Her eyes are on the Goblins as she says this, watching for any hint that they understand the language.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>30-06-2012, 23:48:21</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn goes absolutely rigid with shock.&nbsp; Eyes wide, mouth working soundlessly for a long moment..&nbsp; then she squeaks "take her alive!"&nbsp; And rushes pell ell towards the elf, trying to bring her down with a flying tackle.&nbsp; "Play long!"&nbsp; she manages to hiss.&nbsp; The healer is weeping as they slam together.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 01:41:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf lifts her blood-caked face and stares at Aeryn's approach, her face swiveling back and forth between the mounted goblins, the drow, and the human woman.&nbsp; Her hazel eyes blink, vision bleary with fatigue, and she tenses and clenches her breath at the effort of focusing-- of holding still long enough to make sense out of what she's seeing.&nbsp; Naked women..?&nbsp; Wolf-riding goblins?&nbsp; And one of those vile dark elves?&nbsp; Aeryn's body is a blur, and the tall, wiry elf actually snickers aloud.&nbsp; "Now this is a welcome dream..." she hoists her axe in both hands, setting her feet and preparing to move into combat.&nbsp; "Alright, you black... shit of a... drow... cunt..."&nbsp; She begins breathing faster, sweat mixing with the blood on her tensing muscles, glimmering contours against the muck on her bronze skin.&nbsp; "Let's go."<br><br>She shifts her shoulder and swivels her hip, axe now at the ready-- but instead of the wolf-riding goblins-- she figures them to be the first to attack-- it looks like one of the nude women is charging her.&nbsp; Her strides are like a city-dweller... crossing the uneven roots desperately fast, hair streaming, pumping her arms for speed like a child running a race.&nbsp; The dark-skinned elf straightens her back and takes a sharp breath as a flash of recognition strikes.&nbsp; <i>I know her... she's... </i>The barbarian's confused mind momentarily relinquishes its defensive control, and she doesn't attack like the wild animal she is... well, not just yet.<br><br>Lifting her axe, she intercepts the naked girl, bending and driving forward with her lean and hard frame to cast all her force behind the haft of the weapon, which she uses like a shield to drive her back on her heels.&nbsp; She hears Aeryn's words, but can't make sense enough to comply.&nbsp; She can only stare back in disbelief at the woman, unwilling to harm her and unable to accept that she is real.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 02:27:14</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, seeing Aeryn go charging off so wildly, and seeing the brawny elf's hesitation, realizes that she beds to step in before either the Goblins learn the truth or someone is injured.<br><br>She concentrates, forming her mental shield of force before moving closer to the ragged wanderer. "Hi there! We're friends!" she shouts in Elvish in a nasty sneering tone, making the words sound more like a threat.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 19:18:55</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Blinking in confusion at Aeryn, the elven woman shakes the fog from her head for long enough to make something like sense out of this and-- half-pulling, half-falling, allows herself to go to her back on the ground with Aeryn atop her-- "Speak fast," she says through gritted teeth-- "who is that drow bitch?&nbsp; Who do I kill for doing this to you?"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 20:17:54</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"You're alive, Xen, Xen, you're alive oh merciful Gods you're still alive!"&nbsp; Crying, laughing, mostly incoheren with joy, Aeryn ignores Xen's word, ignores the blood and dirt and babbles happily - but Xen does get through to her, she comes back to earch enough to say "Play along, disguise, spells, make up, she's...'&nbsp; She gets a bit more self control, points with her chin to the watching goblins and gives the barbarian a proper kiss, whispering "We have an audience, play along, we're sneaking into Drow lands."<br><br>Aeryn starts crying again.&nbsp; "I'm sorry I'm sorry, I saw you go down, I couldn't reach you, couldn't, damn Hill Fort guards wouldn't let me, dragged me back."<br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 23:08:46</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi watches Aeyrn's dangerous kiss and cuddle attack with a sigh, and takes another moment to enlarge herself as she watches.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>01-07-2012, 23:41:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Xen barely manages wriggle one arm up between them, gripping the young woman's jaw in her hand to obscure the kiss before returning the gesture, her mouth working once in response but unable to do more without losing her breath-- she wraps the young woman's arm tight against her own throat, as if she's being held down, and sucks her breath in pain to speak again.&nbsp; "I lost... I'll tell you soon... but now--" she winces again and a mist of tears shines in eyes, but she grips Aeryn's hair in her hand, "sorry for this--" and she tugs Aeryn's face back from her own roughly, "--hit me."&nbsp; She wrenches Aeryn's face back from her own, the straining, long muscles taut in her arm, and angles her away so that the human woman has the perfect angle for a right-cross.&nbsp; "Hard."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 02:49:33</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Aw hell."&nbsp; Aeryn mumbles... and belts her lover a good one, screeching "I said lay still!"&nbsp; The healer scrambles up on her knees straddling the elf and grabs the axe, flipping&nbsp; it aside - but not too far.&nbsp; Just in case the goblins don't buy the show.&nbsp; Then she pins Xen's wrists to the ground with her hands, leaning on them, dipping her head, tenting their faces with her long bright hair.&nbsp; "Sorry sorry, I know I had to."&nbsp; She kisses the forming bruise, a pulse of heat dulls the pain a bit.&nbsp; "I don't have to, ah, exactly lay hands on someone to heal them, you know."<br><br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 03:52:22</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The goblins do not seem to acknowledge Kasumi's words as she bows before her mistress, they are too preoccupied with the sight of suffering and the pleasure it gives them. The wolf shifts it weight, restless as it senses the excited energy of its riders'. Their mood does however change when Aeryn charges at the elf, becoming visible confused.<br><br>&nbsp; Soon their humour returns, but it is more controlled now, they are enjoying the fight, and seem impressed by the silent vigil of Deneve and Rose. Even Kasumi creating her energy shield does not disturb them, but then she enlarges her body. The two goblins stare at each other, the movement nearly causing the one on the back to fall off. They chatter in hushed voices, then their tone becomes louder, and angry. The goblin on the front jabs his finger at the tall, naked slave&nbsp; whilst exclaiming something to Deneve. The wolf continues to&nbsp; demonstrate it link with its riders' as it lowers its frontal body mass and growls, baring off coloured fangs.<br><br>&nbsp; At the bottom of the hill Aeryn tackles and disarms Xen, the physical contact and the making the already difficult task of hurting her friend even harder. Finally she musters up the will power to land a solid blow on the elf's cheek. However the healer never was strong and has no training in unarmed combat: it would take at least another such blow to knock her friend out.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 04:00:16</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Laying with her face to one side and panting softly, Xen studies the naked 'slaves' and the wolf-riding goblins.... "Okay... I played along.... now what the hell... is going on..?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>02-07-2012, 23:51:12</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Keep perfectly calm, Deneve thought. Keep perfectly calm. You are in control of the situation. <br><br>Outwardly she eyed the fight with slight amusement. Her hand rested casually at her sword hilt and she didn't seem a least bit worried.<br><br>Inwardly she was raging. Her companions had very nearly ruined the disguise by working in opposing ways. One had charged without asking for permission while other had kneeled and asked for it. Separate neither of the reactions was completely out of places, but together they could arouse suspicion. Luckily the goblins didn't seem to have noticed.<br><br>"You, get the axe," She said to Rose.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>03-07-2012, 01:19:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose had made no motion to engage the woman berserker and had staid close to her "mistress" acting the part of her loyal guard. When she was commanded she started ever so slightly before rushing forward to grab the axe immediately. She did not seem entirely unfamiliar with the weapon, but she was holding it single handed and it threw her balance off slightly as she made her way back to Deneve, holding the axe to her handle first, "What shall I do with it mistress?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 04:37:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi, watching the 'battle' carefully, waits for her 'mistress's word.&nbsp; However she makes a fetal suggestion. "Shall I punish her for attacking without your permission, Mistress?" she says softly, guesturjng to the two on the ground.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>04-07-2012, 14:35:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn tightens her grip on cenX wrist, hisses "Stay down!"&nbsp; Then slides off the prone Elf and and folds her legs on the ground, laying across her thighs&nbsp; with arms stretched forward, face down.&nbsp; <br><br><br>"Mistress, Mistress, I'm sorry!&nbsp; I should have waited, I, my blood was up!"&nbsp; All too true, she had reacted without thought to consequence.&nbsp; "I - I submit to your judgement."<br><br>It wasn't hard to put fear in her voice.&nbsp; She didn't know these women.&nbsp; Whatever came next, it had to convince the Goblin watchers.&nbsp; Or other watchers.&nbsp; Just how far did Drow attention spread past their borders?
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 02:03:51</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve hated this. She felt weirdly detached as she calmly walked up to Aeryn and slapped her in the face. She felt sorry with every bit of body, but she couldn't see any other way about it. She had done it as lightly as she dared, but only way to avoid actual bloodshed was to play her role as convincinly as possible. She knew she would apologising for Aeryn about it many times after this was over.<br><br>"You'll have douple watches for rest of the week, slave. Maybe it would teach you to use that little head of yours."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 02:42:57</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn's head rocks with the blow, she grunts aloud as she does, her reaction much more that the force of the strike warrants.<br><br>She feels better, has to fight not to sag with relief. sags with feigned shock instead.&nbsp; They don't want to hurt her, not even a stranger, to cover their tracks.<br><br>But....<br><br>"Not enough, not enough!"&nbsp; She sobs it out softly, clutching her face.&nbsp; "They're Goblins, vicious little buggers, they won't buy it, you're supposed to be a Drow!"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 20:13:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi stands there, still huge and intimidating, if impotent as her Drownmistress takes the problem into her own hands.<br><br>She sighs as Aeyrn speaks out her plan outloud again, but does nothing, saw pray the Gobins don't speak common.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>06-07-2012, 21:29:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Aeryn leaves the Xen's side. The elf is prone, unarmed and dazed, spouting a fresh wound on her face in the form of an aching jaw and a quickly developing bruise, but she is still conscious and can look up on the scene she now understands better but still confuses her.<br><br>&nbsp; The goblins continue to point at the towering Kasumi, the wolf unsure what its riders intentions are and maintains a battle ready posture whilst its rider' chatter in excitement and anger towards Devene. This ends however when the drow slaps Aeryn but they continue to glare Kasumi, meeting her eyes with a snarl whenever she looks at them, whilst the healer urges Deneve to go to greater lengths to preserve their cover.<br><br>&nbsp; Rose hovers nearby, unsure of what to do with the barbarian's axe and knowing that a slave would not interrupt her mistress for instructions. She keeps half an eye on the wounded elf, not fully sure she understands the situation.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 00:54:53</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				What do I do? that question ran through Deneves head again and again. She didn't think the goblins would see through the bluff. But she couldn't be sure. Damn those idiots, if they were going to be that hot heated they should have played the oleof drow themselves. Now she felt like she was being driven to corner. She hated being driven to corner. <br><br>Her anger flared without outward warning and she kicked, her boot seeking out Aeryn's face.<br><br>"Did I give you permission to speak?!?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 02:09:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose stood on the sidelines, watching curiously. She had no acting experience, and the plan had seemed unwise to her to begin with. She was surprised that things had become so chaotic however and it wasn't even her own actions that had caused it. She adjusted her position to stand between Deneve and Aeryn and glare at the goblins for a bit, still holding the axe. If the goblins were having any kind of doubts perhaps a show of strength now would clear them. She still did not speak or take aggressive action, keeping deneve in the corner of her eye.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 03:50:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				The elf still waits for some indication that it's alright to stand, or alright to fight back.&nbsp; She hisses through clenched teeth, "Just... say... the... word".
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>11-07-2012, 16:35:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn is expecting the kick, rolls with it but her cryof pain isn't forced at all, she hits the ground facing Xen with a nasty lump forming on her cheek, a bit of bleeding from torn skin.&nbsp; Her hands clutch her face and shimmer very briefly, when she pats the ground in a calming motion between her and the Elf. The barbarian can see that the bleeding has stopped, the cut healed - but the forming bruise will be a nasty one.&nbsp; But not quite reaching her eye.<br><br>She lays flat, but holds her hands toward her 'Drow Mistress' in a silent plea for mercy.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>15-07-2012, 12:23:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				"Now restrain her up and we can get back to moving," Deneve managed to hiss. She regretted her kick and the fact that she had to do it. But it didn't matter she couldn't show any bit of her feelings. <br><br>While her back was to the goblins, she pulled her flut from her and palmed it in her sleeve, just in case. Then she turned, signalling them that she was done.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>16-07-2012, 23:57:56</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose looked to the others after that command had been given, wondering if she should tie the strange woman up herself but decided against it. Unless told otherwise she would continue to act as a guard against any threats. A small part of Rose was glad to have such a simple role.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>17-07-2012, 20:59:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi sighs in relief, and strides forward to lift the two women apart, pulling Xen firmly into her huge arms, and moving back to Deneve.&nbsp; "Ok, now what?" she says calmly.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Does she need a grapple check, or does Xen not struggle more than a token amount?</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>18-07-2012, 14:36:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Seeing that the drowess seems to be finished disciplining her slave, the goblins and their mount, now more relaxed but still eyeing Kasumi uneasily, approach Deneve. They quickly resume their wild frenzy at attempting to communicate, always coming back to pointing their finger at Kasumi in outrage. After about half a minute they calm down, seeing that they are not going to get their message across any better by continuing. The rider points at himself, then reaching back behind him towards a point on the coast to the northwest, then repeats this procedure, this time pointing at Deneve inquiringly. Having received the clearest answer Deneve can give under the circumstances they turn and ride away, presumable towards their lair.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>23-07-2012, 21:58:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				As soon as she was reasonable sure the goblins had left, Deneve relaxed visibly. She breathed out slowly, seeming to deflate. She then turned to Aeryn. <br><br>"I am really sorry about that. You were very brave. I hope I can eventually make it up for you somehow." She said. Then she focused on the new woman. "I am sorry about the undouptly bad first impressions we gave and thank you for your cooperation. As you have no doupt puzzled out, this is all just an act, I am not really a drow for examples. We just thought disquises like this would be safest way to travel." 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>24-07-2012, 20:44:59</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn keeps a wary eye on the goblins, but nods meekly "You had to do it, you had to!&nbsp; No problem, all is forgiven.'&nbsp; She smiles fleetingly, "I'm tougher than I look."<br><br>And gives gives Xen a warning look.&nbsp; "Behave yourself, beautiful, go along, I'll make it up to you."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tagan</strong> on <strong>24-07-2012, 20:55:08</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Kasumi shrinks down to normal size again, and shivers. "You can use the hat to show her... take it off for a moment, we're not being watched."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>25-07-2012, 01:27:35</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Xen groans softly and keeps her head low, muttering, "fucking hope so... need... my axe.&nbsp; If... patch me up..."&nbsp; one side of her face is still swollen, the eye closing up as she allows herself to be hauled up without resistance.&nbsp; She hisses in a fierce whisper then, barely loud enough for Aeryn to hear, "I will gut... fucking drow... stuff'er corpse with... the goblins."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>25-07-2012, 20:20:11</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn is beside Xen at once, rooting in her medical bag, saying loudly "Mistress, this is a sedative, she will be very compliant!"&nbsp; and whispering to her lover "Nothing of the kind, simple wound dressing, relax."&nbsp; And very gently pressing the fingers of both hands to the half-Elf's face, not even muttering words for a spell, simply Layingof hands to the wound...a shimmer of heat about pale fingers, a shimmer that flows into the bruise.<br>&nbsp;<br>The pain eases at once, the swelling will take a bit longer, but within minutes the injury looks much better.&nbsp; "Your axe is right here beautiful, for the love of the Gods, don't grab for it!"&nbsp; She tugs a clean cloth out of her bag, splashes a clear liquid on it, dabs at Xen's face, cleaning filth and blood away.&nbsp; "Alcohol, hold still, you've felt worse!"&nbsp; And then bends down and carefully picks an unbruised spot on a cheek, kisses it, her lips lingering against skin she thought she would never kiss again.&nbsp; "She's not a damn Drow!"&nbsp; The healer hisses urgently.&nbsp; "Made up to look like one, that's all.&nbsp; Merciful Heavens, you are one stubborn bitch, once you get an idea in your head, that's it!"<br><br>But her eyes are dancing.&nbsp; Xen, her Xen is back and safe.<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">Laying on hands healing, 1 HP, will do more if required.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>28-07-2012, 14:14:28</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose watches Aeryn curiously now, the way she tends to Xen, before glancing to Kasumi and Deneve, "It looks like she knows her already. I suppose that's not that unlikely on an island this size. Our group is getting pretty large now if she's joining us though."<br><br>A hand waving over as she counts, "5 is still manageable though, if you think it won't spoil our act."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ixy</strong> on <strong>29-07-2012, 15:30:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Xen groans in relief as some of the pain eases from her face and head, then winces slightly at the alcohol.&nbsp; "I'm still alive cause I'm a stubborn bitch."&nbsp; She snorts, glances askance at the disguised woman.&nbsp; "What?&nbsp; Everybody's half-naked.&nbsp; You're... gods' blood, you smell good."&nbsp; <br><br>The barbarian cooperates, allowing them to continue their ruse.&nbsp; "Just... tell me who needs killing.&nbsp; Keep the axe near me, wrap my wrists in a cord... slipknot it, or tail-knot, so I can remove it quick..."&nbsp; she rivets Aeryn with a stare.&nbsp; "I was trying to save you.&nbsp; I'm sorry I failed."<br><br>((ready to move on?))
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>07-08-2012, 03:09:44</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Aeryn binds Xen's hands with a spare bandage, as loosely as she can whilst still retaining a pretence of believability that this is meant to prevent the muscular elf from using her hands. Rose keeps hold of the large greataxe, staying near the Xen least they need to fight. Deneve leads the way with Kasumi by her side. With the martial artist experience of the land and the songstress familiarity with the nature of traps, at least in theory, they are able to avoid any nasty surprises the goblins have created, hidden in the bushed or just below the surface of the short grass. The process is slow however, as&nbsp; Deneve's has had few chances to practice this skill of hers, and so need plenty of time to be sure what lies ahead is an insidious trap, or just natural feature of the land.<br><br>&nbsp; Despite this land being the most habitable you have seen on the island so far, there is little wild life, and even the deer-like creatures become rarer, and shyer, as you progress closer towards the abandoned galleon. After two hours of walking down a gradual slope with a line of hills to you left you reach a steeper drop down into a valley that stretches out to meet a cove, where in the low tide reveals a long stretch of pale yellow sand, flanked on either side by a mass of white rocks. The sand is marked with thick wooden poles that seem as though they would be submerged when the tide comes in. You barely notice the poles and their sinister potential however, instead your eyes are drawn to the massive wooden structure further up from the waves.<br><br>&nbsp; On a bed of sand out of reach of the sea even at high tide lies the stranded, hulking form of a ruined galleon. The thick wooden ribs of the hull are in surprisingly good shape given that they are thrust upwards, exposed to the elements. But the poor sea vessel lies on its back at an angle that obscures the deck from you, the mast must have broken off for it to lie so unnaturally and is nowhere to be seen. At its base the sand has made a feeble attempt to swallow up the galleon, but grips very little and seems to be choking even on that small amount. A gaping hole at what would be its sides but is now its base allows for entrance, a thin sheet of some grey the only thing that covers it. Like a mighty creature of the sea, trapped and dying in a place it was never meant for, the ship seems to be groaning silently before your eyes. Eventually you are able to tear your vision away from it, and when you do you notice the group of five mounted worgs. These creatures carry only one rider, and even at this distance you can tell that the goblins on their back are far better equipped than the ones you saw earlier. Metal armour and metal spears glint in the sun, whilst the fifth is dressed in a bright red cloak. They are heading towards your general direction, and you estimate they will be here in ten minutes or so, and if you stay out in the open they will see you even sooner.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>08-08-2012, 19:55:15</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"Looks like our disguise will come to next test soon," Deneve commented dryly. "Unless we mean o dodge them, in wich case we needto be fast."<br><br>She sill couldn' shake her feeling of nervouness. Their little group had almost doupled fromthe original, and though heir disguise had held thus far, who knew how long it would continue to do so?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>14-08-2012, 05:32:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				"If we can see them, it stands to reason they've already spotted us. That's probably why they're coming this way. I'm afraid we'll have to face this test as well, ... Mistress." Rose added the last a bit weakly, the charade already growing wearisome for her, but it would be madness to waste all their effort now when it finally had a chance to pay off.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 17:42:10</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Making no effort to hide yourself, the goblins quickly spot you and proceed to ride towards the drowess at a fast pace, slowing only to attempt the slope of the valley. Wanting to be on flat ground least these goblins see through the ruse, you stay at the top, trying to assume a battle formation without giving the fact away. Your suspicious seem unfounded however as the four goblin knights and the red cloaked emissary slow their pace, moving to the left of you to avoid being on the slanting terrain. The leader, identified by a dirty white triangle on his helmet, the narrowed tip pointing upwards, bellows a greeting, his voice much deeper than what you would have expected. The cloaked one quickly translates, in a more customary high pitched goblin tone, "Greetings dark one, the speaker of the depths calls you to our home, as an honoured guest. There is...also a matter with one of your slaves, but that can wait," he explains simply, eyeing Kasumi. The martial artists suddenly bares a visage of shocked realization, but is unable to say anything on the matter.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>20-08-2012, 17:45:30</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn keeps her eyes downcast, but is instantly on alert.&nbsp; Business with a female slave.&nbsp; From a goblin male.&nbsp; Oh, lots of ways to read that, and none of them are good.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>24-08-2012, 23:27:37</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Before the goblins got close enough, Deneve straigthened herself, getting into the right mental state. She took few deep breathes. When the goblins were close enough for facial details and other trivial to be visible, she looked perfectly calm and in control of herself.<br><br>She returned the greetings, telling the goblins that she was honored to accept the invitation. She kept a mask politiness, with only slight hints of arrogance and disdain, but hoping not to over do it. To her it seemed like most people when disguised as a drow would try seem as arrogant as possible and then prooced to offend everyone around them while overdoing it so much that people see through their disguise. Better to seem eccenteric drow, than someone who tries to act like a drow.<br><br>When the goblin mentioned Kasumi, she raised single eyebrow. It wasn't something she had expected, and she put her money on the fact that a drow she was disguising as wouldn't have either.<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"> Bardic knowledge roll about the goblin with symbol 11-7=18<br><br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>02-09-2012, 22:12:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; The goblin leader nods at the drowess's demeanour, signalling towards his men, two of whom move around to place themselves behind you whilst the third angles down, then up the slope to be across from you. The leader moves to the front whilst the red cloaked goblin stays in his place. Collectively they form a wonky, stretched circle around you and, once in formation, the five of them begin to move at a trot towards their home. Their slow movement seems awkward as the muscular wolves walk unevenly, continuously shifting their weight with each step.<br><br>&nbsp; The sprawling body of the stranded ship draws gradually closer, and you can see the hull is indeed in good shape, the only real damage being rough edges, which none of you are sure a ship would not have in the first place, and a couple of bolts marks which do not penetrate too deep, as confirmed by the shallow holes where they have been removed. Target practice from the goblins presumably. The grey veil across the entrance turns out to be numerous wolf pelts stitched together, and they emit a particularly strong scent, although it is the buzzing of flies amongst the hairs that disgusts you the most.<br><br>&nbsp; Amid excited chattering, you can hear the scuffling as several creatures pull and pant, their efforts managing to open the grey fur wall but a small way, which is still enough for you to enter. Those who escorted you so far however, do not follow you inside. As you approach, the full force of the hot stink reaches you, billowing out of the enclosed space beyond. It is with reluctance that you enter the goblin lair. The light follows you in, revealing a large opening, the accommodation of which requires that massive holes be cut in the various levels of the ship, linked with ladders of flimsy rope and wood. The circular entrance space is about 20ft across and 30ft high, and although you are alone on the sandy floor, there are five kobolds and two goblins above you, all armed with cross bows. Then the creatures holding the flap open release the bindings, allowing it to swing shut, enveloping you in darkness.<br><br>&nbsp; For a moment the environment seems completely alien and panic begins to rise inside of you. You are not even sure what you are standing on, the terrain below your feet is suddenly much firmer than the sand of the beach. As the fear subsides, or is merely pushed aside, you begin to take in what you can about your surroundings. You are still standing on sand, but it had been pressed down. The heavy scent in the air, thick in your throats and hot in your lungs, is that of sweat and blood and other bodily odours, carried through the gaps and crack in the ship on the draft of cooking fires. The goblins who held the door entrance for you move around you in a wide birth, heading for an opening of a now upside down door, through which you can see the tell tale flicker of flames. Believing this to be enough privacy for a quick message, Tagan whispers fearfully, "Was attacked by goblins. Had to kill them. Remember me," Before you have time to consider this over a voice booms out through the vast, hollow interior. <strong>"Come, dark one, our honoured guest, I wish to speak with you,"</strong><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Deneve</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; The white arrow is a shark tooth. The goblins worship the two giant sharks in the waters surrounding the island. The red cloaked ones are their high priests. Also you may as well make your disguise roll now.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Videospirit</strong> on <strong>04-09-2012, 06:17:42</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Rose winced as the lights went out, regretting the current charade immediately for yet another reason as her mind wanders to the continual flame bracelet, stored uselessly in her pack rather than upon her wrist. It wouldn't do to panic in the dark however, and she slowly made her way towards the flames in the distance, her discipline and concentration allowing her to ignore the stench of the filth the goblins wallowed in. <br><br>Already she was thinking about the goblins forces she'd glimsed for the briefest of moments when they entered through the flap. Two goblins... and had the other five been kobolds. Rose didn't recall news that the kobolds and goblins were working togethor, but it didn't look like they were slaves, armed with crossbows in such a crucial strategic point. If they had to fight their way out of the ship those crossbowmen would be a significant threat. It would be so much safer if the ship was under their control and they could search it at their liesure... but from the forces already encountered Rose very much doubted they had the numbers for the task of taking it.<br><br>Through all of this she stayed perfectly silent, not trusting herself to contribute to the act if she should open her mouth.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Healergirl</strong> on <strong>04-09-2012, 14:49:52</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Aeryn had her hand in her carryall, gripping the hild of her dagger tightly.&nbsp; She kept her eyes down, but was very wary, and tried to stay in the center of the group.&nbsp; Being leered at was nothing new to her, but by Goblins?&nbsp; She was shivering inside.&nbsp; She had more than heard stories, she had treated people taking by the nasty little buggers.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ofDelusions</strong> on <strong>18-09-2012, 00:54:26</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Deneve had mixed feelings as they entered the goblin.. lair? village? Town? Fort? She wasn't even sure of the correct term. On the other hand, this was the biggest challenge to their disquise and the biggest danger they had been in their adventure. On the other, it was sort of exiting seeing the goblin territory from the inside with your own eyes without being their captive. It would surely make for a good song. A humorous one, she decided.<br><br>Thinking about the songs eased her a little bit and helped her assume the confidence of her role.<br><br>"Of course," she answers simply to the booming voice, as if the voice was stating obvious.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Ender's Island D&amp;D 3.5 E6 (LisztesFerenc, Tagan, OfDelusions and Videospirit)</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LisztesFerenc</strong> on <strong>04-10-2012, 18:08:00</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; Deneve leads you through the “door” into a large open space that, based on the splintered remains of wooden planks on the part of the walls next to the door, required quite a bit of remodelling to achieve. This area serves as a mess hall, with rough, short slabs for tables that are lined with the remains of meat, burnt, undercooked and everything in between. On the floor and the occasional wooden stool sit the goblins, cloaked in shadow. Their numbers could be anything between 40 and 100, and at the furthest tables they seem to writhe as one being. Dim fires from the cooking area, shielded by some flimsy membrane, are your only source of light. Fortunately, the leader of the goblins is seated relatively near to them, on a large, spiked throne. To his left the wall becomes a cage, to his right there is a door, balanced against which are two long spear with oversized points, thick at the base but quickly narrowing. They look almost like short spears designed for humans and elves, but the craftsmanship is crude.<br><br>&nbsp; <strong>“Welcome dark one. Welcome to the lair of we who worship the lord of death and depths,”</strong> the goblin on the throne speaks, his voice rising in pitch now that he is not shouting. The outlines of his figure are unremarkable. If there is anything about him physically that made him leader, it is hidden by the darkness. <strong>“Please, approach. Are you in need of something? Some meat, or water?”</strong> you notice a straight path between two tables leading to a cleared space in front of him. <strong>“In any case, the important thing is that you are here. There is a small matter I am told with one of your slaves. The one capable of increasing her size has slain several of my warriors, and she must be punished for that. But first tell me dark one, what is it you seek in our lands?”</strong>
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