Spears of the Dawn!
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				Title: <strong>Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>25-10-2021, 05:05:18</strong>
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				<em>A hundred years ago the people of this village groaned beneath the yoke of Lord Khamose. He and his legion had conquered this land for the Eternal King, and he took cruel tribute from the surrounding communities. Their sons were enlisted to build a tomb-house befitting his noble stature and their daughters were sent to his table to feed his captains’ awful hungers. For the better part of a century Lord Khamose tormented the land.<br><br>In time, the advancing armies of Emperor Kaday drew him out to a battle where he and all his warriors perished. For forty years, the site of his buried mastaba has been forsaken by the locals, who remember well the agonies their grandfathers endured. Even the precise location of the mastaba has been lost to the silence of departed elders, the better to discourage strangers from disturbing it.<br><br>But now herdsmen in the western hills have begun to vanish, their cattle driven off toward the accursed hill. Perhaps something has disturbed the tomb-house - or something within has finally clawed its way out. The villagers fear to send their sons and brothers to investigate such an ill-omened place, but strangers who dare to venture into the mastaba and seek out a reawakened peril will be rewarded as well as their poor means allow...</em><br><br><strong>The Tale of the Lost Mastaba of Khamose</strong><br><br>The pleas of venerable <strong>Ingawa</strong>, the village chief, were eloquent enough to impress upon you the suffering of his people--the loss of so many cattle means that they will be beggared inside of a season. That the former mercenary was known to your own mentors and speaks of them with fond remembrance as comrades in arms? This was hardly needed.<br><br>It has taken you only about half a day to track the stolen cattle. The rustlers were not careful to cover their tracks, or not numerous enough to do a proper job of it, and their path has led straight to the dreaded mastaba said to be the tomb-house of the former Eternal lord of these lands. Nearing it, you find many cattle wandering about--the young boys who have guided you this far broke off to start herding them towards their home.&nbsp; On the south face of the artificial hill, you find evidence that these cattle thieves were indeed impious and reckless enough to dig into the mastaba, for not far from their cold cook-fires, you find the doorway unsealed and opened.<br><br>Most disturbing of all, while you find blood soaked into the dust and signs of struggle, you find no bodies.<br><br>Descending into the tomb-house by the long, narrow stairway, you find more signs of struggle by the time you find the inner door, seals chiseled away and the slabs meant to keep the Eternals trapped moved aside. Beyond this, you find a wonder: a chamber ten paces wide and twelve paces long decorated to resemble an outdoor garden. There are plants of enameled clay, a fountain that recycles a fine silvery sand instead of water, trees of carved wood and enameled leaves, and a ceiling painted with a white circle that shines as brightly as the full moon.<br><br>Eerie. Coldly beautiful. Bereft of life for all its seeming, a mockery of the world as it is.<br><br><em>There is a passage in the western wall, another in the eastern wall, and a door set into a recessed area in the north wall.</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>25-10-2021, 07:17:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara, was already setting their adventure to prose in her head.&nbsp; Each had been sent by their respective mentors to assist this beleaguered clan.&nbsp; She--at least--had been encouraged by her own mentors to form a group with these mighty young heroes.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Yali was no Griot--her skills were far more martial than scholarly--but she was the Story Girl of Nara.&nbsp; There was no magic in her prose, but there was pride and honor.&nbsp; She had purchased her apprenticeship by spinning the tales of her mentors' glories long before they let enter into battle.&nbsp; now she intended to to do the same for these others.&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>26-10-2021, 00:22:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tamba shouldered his packs and paced along, his step in time with some unseen drum, but steady and heavy on the right beats. Every ninety-ninth step began a trio of steps, a spinning gait, and a pair of stomps to finish, only the guttural drone of his bass voice accompanied the last of the spin and the "Huh!" at the end. Then he covered ground as the others, for another ninety and nine steps, before beginning the ritual and reversing his spin. The homage was to appease and recognize the spirits of the land through which they traveled, the spin to rejoice in the wonders of the world the spirits support, and the stomps to show obeisance in their home. The grunt and song, showed he still held breath and the "Huh!" that was to show that strength would stand against any trouble, spirit or not. This last he offered with a grin. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tamba was here to correct the fallacy of man, for in idiocy does man bring about the horrors of this day, their unwillingness to stand together, their unwillingness to accept the truths of the past, their unwillingness to learn from the mistakes of others. Yes, he will stand where the breakwater strikes and have it part for him, for by confronting it will she... will they come to realize where truth lies. As the tunnel opened to show the cracked and shattered seals, all Tamba could do was shake his head and utter, "The fallacy of man." 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>02-11-2021, 15:25:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> The entire time they marched, Orosa was deep in thought about their prey. They were cattle thieves, but was that all they were? Were they simply men and women tired of being poor and hungry so they stole what they could? Or were they ex-soldiers looking for an easy score? Knowing who they were chasing so they could properly prepare was just as important as finding the cattle, for if they were killed in the course of the mission, what would change? Their deaths would be the only fact that altered if they failed. The cattle would still be gone, the thieves would still be free, and the villagers would still be hungry. It was for that reason he kept his eyes peeled for anything noticeable or out of the ordinary as they walked.<br><br>&nbsp;When he realized where they were being led, the stigma and taboo of this evil, cursed place, he said a prayer to his ancestors and the God's all around to ward away from them and keep them safe from the foul remnants of the past and the dead who couldn't pass on. He at least felt better seeing the incompetence in leaving cattle around to just be collected and taken back. It showed him these people weren't the smartest, and that was good, as it meant they would make more mistakes. Every little bit helped in his opinion. Without fear, but armed with plenty of caution, Orosa entered with the others. <br><br>It was easy to see now that some sort of violence had taken place, as signs of struggle were all over, and there was a notable amount of spilled blood. The worst of all was the desecration of the tomb, which meant they'd torn it apart to get inside. <em>"Fools!,"</em> he said with a contemptible sneer as he spat on the ground. "They don't know what potential evils they've unleashed, and now it's our job to clean up their mess." Tamba shook his head, talking about the fallacy of man. Orosa turned to him and shook his head in response. <br><br>"Fallacy is a simple mistake or poor judgment. That gives them too much credit, my friend. This...? This was greed, pure and simple. They wanted what was not theirs, so they took it. They wanted a place to stay for free, so they plundered a tomb. And now the consequence is death and ancient horrors awaken from their eternal sleep." As they entered the long room after descending the staircase, he marveled at the beauty of this place. It was probably wonderful and lively in it's heyday, but now it was a quiet tomb, a reminder of the past and nothing more. "We have three ways to go. Any suggestions?"<br></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>02-11-2021, 15:49:53</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was happy to go with her spears brethren to help the village. She has vowed that she would never let another village fall to the Eternal and if one of them was awakening, they, as spears of the dawn, have to do something about it. There was no way she could pass and do nothing even if the Elder wouldn't have ask them.<br><br>The group was a bit strange but Afia wasn't the kind of girl to judge people on their look since she was a little different herself. She follow the rest of the group into the tomb-house and frown "I don't like the atmosphere of this place."<br><br>She frown and shiver a bit "How can a place be so beautiful and so dark at the same time. I have no idea where we should go from here is there any trace of passage recenty ? maybe blood ? something that would give us an hint ?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>03-11-2021, 14:23:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi Sanogo had introduced herself with the epithet, "The Braided Princess of Yawaru."&nbsp; Grace, elegance, and pride that at least bordered on vanity made it seem likely that "princess" was meant in the literal sense.&nbsp; This was not a farmer's daughter who had been likened to the daughter of a great lord for her kindness and beauty.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;There was truth in saying vanity, too.&nbsp; Nasimi's native language and deep ebony skin marked her as a native of the steamy jungles of Lokosa.&nbsp; In that damp heat, the way Afia let her hair exploded into ringlet curls that bounced around her shoulders was sacrificing a great deal of comfort for beauty.&nbsp; Nasimi's long, thick hair fell to her calves in an elaborate braid stuck throuhg with several ornamental hair pins.&nbsp; Even pulled back like that, it must have made given her a heat rash more than once in her life.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali found herself concerned about the Princess's preparedness to face such violence as was surely ahead of them.&nbsp; At the sight of the murdered rustlers, she both teared up for the lives of the criminals and also grit her teeth at a heaving stomach.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali Adama felt a deep flash of sympathy.&nbsp; She took the other girl quickly and hustled her outside, then guided her to bend over a bush and held back her braid.&nbsp; "Let it out," Yali whispered.&nbsp; "There's no shame.&nbsp; I was the same way the first time I saw a man's face on the meal of an eternal."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It was the perfect balance of comfort and provocation.&nbsp; Several unmentionable heaves later, the two girls were back and the Princess looked vastly more composed.&nbsp; She was surely still a little pale but with a complexion dark even for the Yawaru it was hard to tell.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali also had a two torches lit by the time they returned.&nbsp; She rolled them a bit, giving them more light. &nbsp;"I'll need both hands to fight," Yali explained, "But I will carry one.&nbsp; I'll toss it to the ground ahead of me when the fighting comes.&nbsp; Can one of you take this other, and try to keep it high when that happens?"&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She glanced at Tamba, but the big man was armed with the powerful bludgeons of the Sun Staff order.&nbsp; He would need both hands for that.&nbsp; She looked to Nasimi.&nbsp; The ebony girl had draw a dainty iron longsword--if even the most slender <em>longsword</em> could be called dainty.&nbsp; Yali was relieved to note that Nasimi held the blade properly and with practiced ease. &nbsp;"I, too, will need both hands to fight, shield sister."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali nodded, then turned to offer the torch to the lithe naganga.&nbsp; "We need you to carry this, Afia.&nbsp; If you need to cast it down to call your ashe or use your spear, don't let it concern you.&nbsp; We'll manage."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"How can a place be so beautiful and so dark at the same time. I have no idea where we should go from here is there any trace of passage recently ? maybe blood ? something that would give us an hint ?"<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"History is clear on the fact that the eternals fancied themselves kings," Nasimi asserted, "The leader off this place will be deeper into the earth, in a grand chamber.&nbsp; To the right and the left we will find his servants.&nbsp; We should go straight and lop the head off of the snake."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali smiled and inclined her head, "You are truly learned, Nasimi, but your tactics need some seasoning.&nbsp; If we go straight for the leader, his servants will come at us from behind and catch us in a pincer.&nbsp; That is always a danger when fighting in hallways, but we will have the best chance of trimming their numbers by going first to the left, then to the right."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi inclined her head as well.&nbsp; "I must yield to the experience of my senior.&nbsp; Thank you for your guidance."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali smiled and touched the Princess on the shoulder. &nbsp;"I am honored to fight with you, Nasimi." &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I am honored to fight with you all.&nbsp; No mercy for the walking dead, my friends.&nbsp; These are not mortal men we face.&nbsp; They will not cease to make meals of the innocent if we slay their leader.&nbsp; We must return every one of them to the grave."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She turned to Tamba, "Do the gods have any guidance for us, Tamba?&nbsp; When we met, you said you were gifted to hear the voices of the spirits.&nbsp; Is there any sign that we face the ethereal here as well as the eternal?"&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When Tamba had answered, Yali nodded, "All right.&nbsp; We begin to the left.&nbsp; Orosa and I will take the lead.&nbsp; Tamba, if they come at us from behind, we will need your strength there.&nbsp; Beyond this stratagem, you all know what you have to offer better than I.&nbsp; Choose your opponents based on your best judgement of your own abilities.&nbsp; If you step up into the melee, I will be beside you.&nbsp; If you hold back, no enemy will pass me to engage you while I draw breath."&nbsp; <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>07-11-2021, 01:59:13</strong>
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				The left hand passage is brief--a mere ten feet before you find a door in the western wall and the hallway itself turns to run north. From the turn, you can see another door in the western wall about thirty feet along and a dim glimpse of a door to the north just at the end of the your light.<br><br>There are a few fragments of ragged cloth and bone outside the door immediately before you, and the dust on the floor has been so disturbed that there's no telling how recently anything has moved through the area, or how many might be here.<br><br><em>Proceeding through the door? Going north along the hallway to one of the other doors? Something else?</em>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>07-11-2021, 22:58:56</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamba viewed the false world, the mockery of life. Great craftsmanship, but no puppet stands as straight as a man. When called to look he double checks the area. No spirit had made itself obvious though they may be hiding from the eternals. Any they find may be corrupted. With none visible, he steps to lead left. He had had enough of being behind others. She had said he was always behind others, behind his bag, the injured, the dying, the dead. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The doorway said much happened here and beyond it. With a heave Tamba put his shoulder to the door, he would put himself to the fore. 
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				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>14-11-2021, 00:08:07</strong>
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				(Assuming nobody else is going to do, say, or otherwise intervene in this...<strong>Roll Initiative</strong>!)<br><br>The door all but shatters under Tamba's attention, the flimsy bars placed on the far side not able to withstand a little properly applied attention. You get a glimpse of four piles of bedding, not so neatly laid out in parallel along the far wall of this ten by twenty foot room that runs north to south. There is a tang of sweat and fear over the dusty odor that lingers everywhere in this place.<br><br>With no further warning, three men leap forth from hiding under the pallets and cushions and rush toward the door, howling in desperation with weapons in hand, wide-eyed in fear.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>14-11-2021, 03:14:41</strong>
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				&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali blinked at Tanba's quite defiance.&nbsp; She could see a hint of the tall man's heart on his face.&nbsp; Any thought she might have had of chastising him fled at the hint htat this was important to him.&nbsp; Yali prepared to fall back and let Tanba take her place.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As he crushed open the door there were men coming fast.&nbsp; They lived and breathed, but they were running at her complains with weapons drawn.&nbsp; She would spare them if she could but would not mourn them if they died.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“Hold them in the door, Tanba!” Yali called.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Yali:<br>!roll d8+1<br><br>Dice Maiden<br>BOT<br>&nbsp;— Today at 8:13 PM<br>Tenshi Roll: [3] Result: 4<br><br>Asimi!<br>[8:13 PM]<br>!roll d8+1<br><br>Dice Maiden<br>BOT<br>&nbsp;— Today at 8:13 PM<br>Tenshi Roll: [5] Result: 6<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>15-11-2021, 02:57:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Afia made it clear she didn't like where they were and he didn't blame her. "Only someone sick in the head would like this place after what it's become. The things that happened here have forever tainted it and turned it into a foul, cursed place. Once we've done our business, we should leave as quickly as possible." Aside from that, he was mostly quiet as the others talked. It wasn't until Yali suggested they go to the left-most door, and that she and he would be leading the charge that he nodded his head.<br><br>&nbsp;"These are dead men, with no name, no one for whom they fight. And no reason to still walk the Earth. Let's end their suffering for them." Tamba was apparently not one to take up the rear, instead, ignoring the order and shoulder checking the door causing it to essentially shatter to dust in front of them. The commotion seemed to rouse the men they'd been chasing, and three of them exploded from hiding places, running full tilt toward the door where Tamba still stood in the frame.<br><br>&nbsp;These men were terrified and not acting as warriors, but it was still three of them. Crouching slightly and readying his shield, he waited, anticipating that at least one of the men might slip by and if they did, Orosa was going to try and block one of them off, and then strike him hard in the jaw with the pommel of his sword. <br></span><br><br><br><br><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative - 4<br>Successful Attack Roll - 7(Dice) + 7(Enemy AC) + 2(Attack Bonus) + 1(Weapon/Sword Skill) + 1(Born With A Blade) + 2(Strength Modifier) = 20<br>Damage Roll - 1(Dice Roll) + 2(Born With A Blade) + 2(Strength Modifier) = 5 </div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>15-11-2021, 09:38:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;He smiled as his strength bowed the door before him. He would prove himself. Dust and splinters crumble about him as he steps through the pathetic barrier. Planting his feet in challenge to the dead of this tomb he blows the dust from his lips. Immediately he saw the beds set up like an infirmary.<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Again his loss thrown in his face. The injured rose and yelling at him charged, he would not let them hold him back. Bracing the weapon across his chest before him, he would hold the line. Roaring back at the wild men’s cries, he rolls his fist, wrapped about the mighty runku’s grip, to swat down the front runner. Tamba stood his ground. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>15-11-2021, 17:12:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia grunt ans gasp a bit when she saw the three silhouette coming toward the now shattered door. She calm herself a bit telling herself that everything would be alright and she start chanting gettng ready to burn any target she can affect.<br><br>"Oh Holy mother of the moon, guide my hands and let me burn my enemies." She then point at her target and unless her spell.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>16-11-2021, 05:05:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi was not a short girl--though Yali was still three inches taller. Tamba, though, was head and shoulders taller than she, with a barrel chest and broad shoulders. Holding the door was clearly pretty easy for him, and for a powerhouse like Orosa darting past Tamba into a room full of desperate men was a small risk.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi would far rather have these two mighty men between her and danger!&nbsp; Let Yali represent for their sex!&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;That defiantly did not mean she wasn't going to do her part, though.&nbsp; Nasimi moved up to the left of the door.&nbsp; Crouching behind Tamba, the ebony princess pulled a pin from her hair.&nbsp; It proved to be a polished iron stileto!&nbsp; She hefted it to throw, waited for a few seconds to make sure she found the exact moment not to hit an ally, then spun it passed Tamba's leg and into the room beyond!&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Missed by 1!</div><div class="spoiler_body">Dice Maiden<br>BOT<br>&nbsp;— Today at 1:31 AM<br>Tenshi Roll: [10] Result: 19<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>16-11-2021, 08:41:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Though she was still a head shorter than Tamba, The Story Girl of Nara had trained for several years with a group of veteran Spears of the Dawn.&nbsp; When they first began to entrust her on the front lines, Yali's place had been on the back lines, watching, learning, protecting the griot and the nganga.&nbsp; Stepping up when it was time to take her strike.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali knew this roll well.&nbsp; She came up behind Tamba and a little to the left.&nbsp; She held her heavy spear at ready in both hands.&nbsp; Her left hand was far down the shaft, almost to the butt.&nbsp; When she'd been less experienced, she'd stuck her spear past the front lines to be sure she wouldn't strike her teacher.&nbsp; She was more experienced now.&nbsp; When Tanba's thigh was clear and a man had closed with him, she thrust past Tanba's hip to drive her lance into the enemy's hip.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Also a miss</div><div class="spoiler_body">Tenshi — Today at 1:40 AM<br>for Yali's spear strike, +10<br>[1:40 AM]<br>!roll d20+10<br>Dice Maiden<br>BOT<br>&nbsp;— Today at 1:40 AM<br>Tenshi Roll: [2] Result: 12<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>20-11-2021, 21:07:09</strong>
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				The first bandit dies under Orosa's masterful blow, jaw shattering as he is thrown to one side to slam against the wall before slumping in his final agony. Not far behind him, a second bandit's voice rises in a similar shriek as he seems to burst into flame...the unfortunate recipient of Afia's nkisi! Still, the flames seem to gutter out almost at once and he retains enough will to act...and he immediately drops his weapon, falls to his knees, and reaches up to the party with both hands, tears streaming down his face.<br><br>"Mercy! Mercy, o puissant ones! Have mercy!"<br><br>The other bandit follows suit, all but throwing his own weapon to one side.<br><br>"A thousand pardons! We feared you were the Eternals come to devour us!"<br><br>Both of them are almost babbling their abject surrender, clearly at the end of their wits with fear.<br><br><em>What do you do?</em><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Morale Check for First Fallen Ally</div><div class="spoiler_body">Roll Result: MadPanda rolled: 2d6<br>Comment: Bandit Morale<br>Result: 5, 6,<br>Total: 11...&gt;7 = surrender or flee.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>21-11-2021, 02:30:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;His disgust with these mere fools rolls across his visage. Turning and tossing the comment over his shoulder, "Watch the door."<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bunching the muscles at his shoulder, rolling those shoulders he raises his foot and slams his foot to the bunk beside the kneeling man. Shattering the bunk with a kick, Tamba towers over the kneeling men, "You have brought troubles heavier than you are worth." Scowling he stares hard into their faces, his seething breath showing an anger barely controlled. "Eternals are loose now, yet you live. Have you the skills to close those seals which you broke? No!" He did not give them the chance to respond. "Your life is forfeit, we should seal you in here with them, but giving them more life to grow strong from is stupid. No, we will bring you back to the sun, yet your life is forfeit, if you wish this exit. You will serve the village until your life is over. Know that Olukun will watch you, judge you, and send me to met out your future. Accept?" 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>21-11-2021, 10:25:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Standing in the door with her arms crossed over her chest, blades extending over her wrists from her bracelets and with a spear in one hand.&nbsp; Yali stared sternly at the criminals.&nbsp; Inside, she was crowing to witness this new piece of Tamba's legend unfold.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>21-11-2021, 16:42:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was rather glad that the fight ended quickly, she didn't like violence and these were normal human being. They have been blinded by the attraction of treasure but they are simply that stupid men and Tamba was right they need to repay the village for what they did.<br><br>She smiles at the other and move closer to Tamba showing her body markings and clothing that clealy show that she was a Nganga, she then spoke to the two man "I simply have two question before we can get you out of here. First are you the only one of your group left and have you killed all the kattle from the villager and second how deep have you got and what have you find so far, we need to know what we are dealing with before we can leave this wretched place.<br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>21-11-2021, 22:27:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Orosa must not have known his own strength, or the man was much weaker than he thought. He'd only attempted to knock him down so they could interrogate him about the events transpiring. Killing him later wouldn't have been an issue, but that did not come to pass. Instead he felt the man's jaw shatter when all resistance against his hand and his pommel gave way. With his adrenaline so high, he could've sworn he <em>saw</em> his jaw distend and shake back and forth with nothing inside solid to support the flesh. He took a step to check, but with the way the man slumped over and lay still, he knew he'd killed him.<br><br>&nbsp;The others worked swiftly, although they were lucky enough to keep their opponents alive. Two alive were better than three dead with them knowing nothing more of the situation they found themselves in. Both survivors quickly began begging for forgiveness, and it was obvious they attacked out of fear and confusion, not malice. Still their crimes were serious. Tamba gave them the ultimatum of serving the village they'd harmed until their dying days, while Afia asked them questions about what they'd done. Turning from the dead man, he walked over to the others and crouched in front of the two men, blade over his shoulder. "Go on. Answer them. But know if you choose death here and now...I can remove your head from your shoulders before you feel it. It will be quick at the very least. And now that you have been given your options...<em>choose</em>."<br></span>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>22-11-2021, 05:48:09</strong>
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				Both of the surviving bandits are more than happy to promise to serve the village which they have so recently harmed by their actions in exchange for the relative mercy of being allowed to emerge out of this horrible place. Whatever they've seen, it's definitely scared them out of their wickedness.<br><br>Unfortunately, they're also not quite composed enough to answer your questions helpfully. Oh, they're <em>trying</em>: almost too eager to please, in fact. What you gather are the following facts:<br><em>First</em>, this was all Gwoza's idea and if he hadn't pitched the idea of breaking into this mastaba they would have left it alone.<br><em>Second</em>, they didn't kill any of the cattle--they just stole them, hoping to move to a new village somewhere else and start new lives as (relatively) wealthier men. As grand ambitions go, theirs is modest.<br><em>Third</em>, both of them are pretty sure Gwoza is still alive, probably hunkered down somewhere nearby with a pretty young woman named Senti who showed up not long before the Eternals burst out of the mastaba and killed most of their comrades.<br><em>Fourth</em>, they opened six chambers--three on this side of the sand garden and three on the other, and their storeroom is one of the rooms to the east, and the Eternals lair behind the door in the north wall of the sand garden. <br><em>Fifth</em>, there might be some others still hiding in the other rooms, but they've been in here for a while hiding from the Eternals, so they don't know for sure.<br><em>Finally</em>, they almost gleefully turn over their own share of the bandit's treasure as a gesture of good faith: a pouch with 55 silver trade ingots and three small gems that look valuable enough.<br><br>With that out of the way, they are more than happy to get out of your way...and even promise to round up some of the lost cattle and return them to the village. This last is addressed to Tamba along with several oaths on various spirits and godlings. They certainly seem in earnest...<br><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>24-11-2021, 01:11:25</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;Tamba towered over the men, his intent to keep them cowed as they answered, he had little time for this, but he saw the value. Then they spoke of a woman who came just before the Eternals, did he hear that right? He let them babble, waiting for them to begin repeating themselves, and to offer their ill-gotten gains. This he took from them, a quick glance to make sure there was no scorpions or snakes in the pouch, then passing it uncounted to someone behind him. His withering gaze and bunched muscles towering over them again. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; As they tried to slide past him, he slammed his hand into the wall, barring their passage. "Hold, Senti, this girl. She wasn't with you the whole time? She arrived after or before the seal was broken?" His mind swims through history to the tales of enchantress or seductress demons with the eternals or members of their cult. They had rooms to clear on this side as they had already started. The other chambers would come as they did. "Olukun stands my witness. Bow to the elders and offer your fealty, or keep running, knowing my nose is to your trail, and your breaths are numbered." 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>28-11-2021, 07:39:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;While the bandits were receiving their comeuppance, Nasimi touched Afia on the shoulder, looke into her eyes, and smiled.&nbsp; "That was impressive, Afia.&nbsp; I never get tired of seeing magic.&nbsp; How often can you do it?"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>05-12-2021, 02:31:05</strong>
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				In response to Tamba's question about the woman named Senti, one of the bandits says "before"...but at the same time the other answers "afterwards." The two stop and look at each other for a moment, then the second clears his throat.<br><br>"No, she was here before. But I did not see her until after...after we retreated here, to safety. Such as it has been."<br><br>"Which is when Gwoza extended his 'protection' to her," the first adds sourly. His eyes drift to Nasimi, Yali, and Afia and then he sets his jaw firmly shut, clearly feeling that whatever else he might have been about to say is best left unspoken.<br><br>"He is at least more handsome than her last husband, to hear her describe the man," the other nods thoughtfully.<br><br>With another outburst of pious promises to behave themselves and to faithfully serve the village they so recently victimized, the two attempt to depart again with much show of bowing and heartfelt repentance for their misdeeds--clearly not a mere sham to avoid punishment. Seeing your companions torn apart and devoured by the Eternals is sufficiently nasty to suggest a sincere change of plans, it seems!&nbsp; Better a peasant than a meal...
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>06-12-2021, 04:00:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp;The stupidity compounds itself. They met a woman, one who just happened to be hanging around the crypt. Then this leader gets the idea to open the crypt, his bed honey protectorate probably instigated it. Of course she did. Then she sacrificed these men to the hunger of those trapped here. Oh, what she needed to pay for, but could he bring it to her? He wasn't sure he could do anything to a woman aside from capture her. Make her pay for the crime. And see about clearing the threat. Would their weapons be enough? One way to find out. Tamba stepped out behind the men. back to the corner so he could watch them ascend the exit. Should they be following, could they try to seal the crypt? He did not know the rituals. "Does anyone know the rituals to seal this... place? Leave them down here to meet their fate and just lock the door?" His words might be seen as cowardice, or prudence, or justice. He wasn't sure within himself, and so. He decided to push forward. He convinced himself to stiffen his spine before anyone could answer. "No, we deal with what is here, and we live on. Save the living if we can." He could not turn his back on that side of himself, but he did not have to hide to save lives. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>15-12-2021, 23:45:07</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali smiled, "We've done well, but there are far greater challenges to come.&nbsp; I suspect we'll soon see who this woman is.&nbsp; Let us continue.&nbsp; Tamba, Orosa, take the lead."&nbsp; She moved to guard the rear.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>16-12-2021, 14:32:49</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia smiles at Nasimi and nods "Thanks but for me this is really basic, where i come from, my brethen can do a lot worse then this. I can't do it more then once or twice per day but i wanted to be sure that they took us seriously. I hope we wont have to much issue inside."<br><br>She listen to the other and sigh "Yali right, let go but be careful, there still Eternals inside this wretched place and we can't let them out."
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>18-12-2021, 10:34:38</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi retrieved her dagger and replaced it in her braid.&nbsp; She flashed her dimples at Afia.&nbsp; "Honestly, half my family can do the same, and most of them can do worse, but that doesn't mean it doesn't impress me.&nbsp; I..."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The Braided Princess closed her eyes for a moment.&nbsp; “To be perfectly honest, I <em>love</em> magic.&nbsp; It's really incredible.&nbsp; Coming from where we do and being highborn, I kind of have to pretend I'm jaded about it.&nbsp; I don't <em>want</em> my family to know it bothers me to not have magic.”&nbsp; &nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>31-12-2021, 21:54:31</strong>
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				Continuing along the corridor to the north, after thirty feet there is a door in the west wall. Twenty feet beyond that is the door at the end of the hallway.<br><br>The door to the west opens easily--it is neither locked nor barred, not even latched, and from the door two things are immediately apparent without further inspection. First, there are a number of bronze hooks dangling on chains from the ceiling in several neat rows.&nbsp; Second, there are a lot of bones on the floor. The effect is disturbingly similar to a butcher's shop.&nbsp; Given what the Eternals eat, that may well be what this is--a larder for man-eaters.<br><br><em>Anybody want to search here, or do you wish to proceed to the next door?</em>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>04-01-2022, 15:47:43</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali paused in the door and scanned the room full of bones.&nbsp; She scowled but--unless she saw places where someone could hide--told them to keep moving.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>04-01-2022, 19:34:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;With the time taken to check the room, Tamba stood between the door at the end of the hall and that which is reviewed. A light sweat sheen reflected the light from his brow ad arms. A scowl of defiance stared down the hall, and his grip was solid upon Fegu's runku as he stood barring the path to danger. Again he heard her words, and they fell unbidden from his lis i a whisper, “I deserve a hero, not a man who tends the dying,” a breath hardly louder than his thoughts. His guard alert, he would stand before them and prove his worth. She would hear his tales and she would know her mistake. "Isa," he mumbled a bit louder, he rocked forward as though to proceed, but a quick look to those involved with checking the room and he knew his place. A hero didn't do it alone, he stood to protect those he had come with. He would stand his watch and they would speak of his might. How was she to hear of him if none were there to witness?
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>08-01-2022, 20:58:02</strong>
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			<dd class="postbody">
				Bypassing the dreadful larder and the littered remains of unfortunate victims brings our little band to the door at the end of the corridor. It, too, swings open easily to reveal tall shelves full of books. There are two wide shelves near the door, with glimpses of a further two deeper in--the room itself looks to be only about twenty-five feet wide and twenty deep, but it might as well be a bit of a maze with those shelves in the way.<br><br>The floor is bare flagstone, the dust and sand carefully swept aside to hide any tracks. There is a lingering leathery scent in the air that reminds you of the Eternals' preference for using all parts of their victims: those books are like as not bound in human skin. Even with no sign of a threat from the door, the realization is enough to make the room seem eerie.<br><br><em>How do you wish to proceed?</em><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative Check, just in case</div><div class="spoiler_body">1d8 + your DEX mod, if any!</div></div><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>20-01-2022, 11:00:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali stepped in cautiously, eyes wandering the little labrynth.&nbsp; She began to shudder and shivver.&nbsp; "By the gods...&nbsp; The eternals can even make <em>a book</em> profane!"&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative 7<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>20-01-2022, 11:03:02</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi gave a little moan when she came to understand Yali's revelation.&nbsp; "It truly is a hateful thing.&nbsp; Knowledge.&nbsp; Poetry.&nbsp; Ashe.&nbsp; So much beauty in books, and here we find them bound in murder."&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative: 3<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>20-01-2022, 19:03:17</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He listens to their discourse about the inanimate books. While the threat may be among the stacks, he doubted the books would kill him or his friends this day. Then again, he knew not what would be worth recording to the Eternals, perhaps secrets that would spell their doom. "There is no history that is not bound in the spirit of man, and written in the blood of man. These are books, their make is unfortunate, bury this place, burn them, or learn from them. They are the lesser threat today, or the greatest threat in the long run. Your call." Tamba stepped forward, Fegu's Runku ready to smash. <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">initiative</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2022-02-06 15:30:04, Chajesdad (uid: 31109) rolls: 1d8a-1 Result: 5 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=158418)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>01-02-2022, 13:26:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was very impress to see all those booksa and she was torn with all the possibility of knowledge but as she listen to the other, her heart came to a resolution. "The knowledge in those book could be either profane or precious but the way it was made is aweful, we need to destroy these books before we leave in order that no one could use them."<br><br>Afia shrug for a moment and sigh "Be careful forward on, we might face someone that could use dark magic."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative</div><div class="spoiler_body">At 2022-02-01 06:18:51, Allangar (uid: 7125) rolls: 1d8a1 Result: 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=158402)</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>06-02-2022, 16:33:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> Orosa had gotten so lost in his thoughts, it was like someone else was guiding his steps and his body while his mind was off on it's own. He seemed to become himself once again as they entered the room and the stench combined with the scenery slapped him back to normal. Even without focus, and even without much training in the ways of Magic and the Eternals, he had spilled enough blood and torn enough flesh to know what it looked like when it was dried and used as a book cover. He wanted to wretch at the thought but maintained his composure. "We should burn them and move on. The purity of the flames will offer some semblance of justice to the souls who lost their lives so this place could exist."<br></span><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Initiative</div><div class="spoiler_body">Nat 1 Lol</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>06-02-2022, 22:52:26</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				You enter cautiously, your every sense alerted to the presence of possible doom--your imaginations aflame from the dread thoughts of what evils are recorded in those ill-aspected texts, you are not surprised when a wide-eyed man suddenly bursts around the corner of one set of shelves and rushes forth with a handaxe and rushes you, a cry of defiance on his lips. You can see a belt of golden links around his waist, a wild expression of mortal dread on his homely features, and there is no mistaking the desperation in his eyes.<br><br>At the same time, you hear a woman's shriek of terror from behind the shelves...<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">It's Clobbering Time!</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gwoza is AC 7...so a 13 or better on your attack rolls will hit him.</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>08-02-2022, 14:04:06</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was already on her guard so when the man came toward them like a mad men, she was ready to fight, she wasn't a good fighter but since her magic is a little limited, she know that sometime she had to relay on the stronger man around her.<br><br>Afia waited for the man to reach them and she strike him with her spear before moving behind Tamba after she strike.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attack Roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">rolled: 1d20, adding 2 to the total, Result: 19, Total: 21</div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Damage Roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">rolled: 1d6, adding 1 to the total, Result: 1, Total: 2</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>09-02-2022, 21:35:43</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Counting on you, Tamba!" Yali barked as she darted around the bookshelves in search of the screaming girl.&nbsp; <br>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>10-02-2022, 04:13:27</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Yali finds the object of her quest, huddled on the floor of the dread library by the back wall, hands crossed protectively across her ample bosom, looking very much as if she has recently been shoved roughly to the ground after her top has been torn away--her dress is certainly missing some cloth that, by the remaining tattered bits, were definitely there.<br><br>At the sight of the Story Girl, the young woman lets out an even louder shriek...perhaps mistaking the lanky beauty for an Eternal. Which seems ridiculous, but the bandits made the same error.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>10-02-2022, 06:12:18</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I'm here to help."&nbsp; Yali looked around.&nbsp; "Is anyone else here?" 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>17-02-2022, 04:35:55</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<strong>Tamba</strong>, for whatever reason the wild-eyed fellow with the fancy belt seems to think you are the greatest threat standing and tries to knock you out of the way, if not out of your lifetime, and thrusts with savage and desperate enthusiasm...only to misjudge his timing, because your shield knocks his blade out of line and ensures that you yet draw breath.<br><br><strong>Yali</strong>, the woman seems to relax a little more. Maybe it is because you are clearly not one of the living impaired. Maybe it is because you are also a woman. She lowers her arms, exposing a truly impressive bosom, and sets about trying to return her flimsy garment to something more suitable.<br><br>"Only myself and that brute," she says, lower lip trembling a little as she bravely holds back an unseemly emotional response. "But it is not safe here! Please, could we leave?"<br><br>The sound of the fight carries only too well, and she flinches.<br><br>"Once that is finished...your companions are worthy, I hope?"
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>18-02-2022, 15:43:40</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tamba's eyes watch the hall, he would guard them. The flurry of movement, the brush of Afia's soft skin as she ducked past, and the yowls of the idiot within as he charges, startle the marabout. "By Olukun, may he have you." The arm is raised just in time, though the edge of the shield twists upon the shelves. Tamba turns to square up against the madman blocking fully the man's escape and protecting Afia as she seemed to need. A gold belt, was this the fool... "Pfah, you have no where to go, for Olukun may suffer fools, but has no pace for idiots like you." With that Tamba raises Fegu's Runku, only to have it clatter among the shelves and sweep a dozen books to the floor. Tight quarters spoile the swing, and Tamba had to recover as he guaged his next assault. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>28-03-2022, 04:38:12</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nasimi drew a crytal-hilted throwing knife from her braid manivered around 'til she had a straight shot, then spun it end over end at the bandit!&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attack Roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">Attack roll 20<br>Damage Roll 4<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>03-04-2022, 08:35:58</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"> The man that suddenly erupted from hiding had a look of frenzy in his eyes. And he was armed, meaning he was incredibly dangerous. Wild dogs were some of the scariest animals you could encounter because they cared little for their own safety and were often mad. This man was the same. Through his attacks, Tamba and Afia worked well enough to keep him busy, but Tamba's weapon was meant for big sweeping strikes and crushing blows. He and it weren't made for fighting in close quarters like this. Yali was focusing on the woman who he guessed wasn't here of her own free will, and he rushed the man once he saw Nasimi's blade hurtling through the air towards him. His blade was more of what they needed at the moment, so with his shield blocking his torso he stabbed down at the man.<br></span><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Successful Attack Roll - 10(Dice) + 7(Enemy AC) + 2(Attack Bonus) + 1(Weapon/Sword Skill) + 1(Born With A Blade) + 2(Strength Modifier) = 23<br>Damage Roll - 1(Dice Roll) + 2(Born With A Blade) + 2(Strength Modifier) = 5</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>15-04-2022, 14:12:37</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was a little surprised that the man was still willing to fight even if he saw that he was clearly outnumbered. She sigh and though for a plit second, her greater mind allowed her to reflect quickly so she came up with the idea of not killing the man since he didn't looked like an Eternals.<br><br>She turned her spear and try to strike him with the blunt end in order to knock him out instead of killing him.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attack roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">rolled d20=14, added 2 for a total of 16</div></div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Damage roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">rolled 1D6-3 added 0 for atotal of 3 blunt damage</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>22-04-2022, 04:04:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali smiled, holding her spear to the side, and offered her hand to the girl.&nbsp; "Worthy?" she grinned, "They're legends in the making.&nbsp; Come on, we'll get you out of here and then go back in to dispatch the corpse-men."&nbsp; 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>24-04-2022, 20:30:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Afia manages to get a touch on the now frenzied thief, who redoubles his wild swings, cursing and howling his defiance, incoherent in&nbsp; his fear and rage. In the thick of a fight, one can hardly expect to get nuance, but he sounds very much like a spoiled brat who was hoping to continue on with an easy life at the expense of others. And still, consumed by the desire to survive against all odds, he cannot seem to fathom that someone other than mighty-thewed Tamba or Orosa might be a valid threat. But panic and fear make him sloppy and his thrusts are wild, unfocused.<br><br>Yali, the gorgeous creature demurely smiles and lowers her eyes for a moment, then accepts your hand.&nbsp; Her fingers are cool and smooth. Clearly she is not used to hard work, domestic or otherwise.&nbsp; Rising to her feet with as much grace as she can muster under the circumstances, she assumes a more dignified pose. Definitely a noblewoman.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>25-04-2022, 03:18:59</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Coherence was not found here. As the jabbering fool took the blow and still came at him, Tamba, stepped in past the thrashing man's swing, roaring into the man's face. Sheer brute force sweeps a dozen books from the shelf, shattering the shelf itself showering the man with books but ineffectually waving the titanic weapon. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>19-06-2022, 14:34:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/d/da/43441b3b88076660a1481560c694196f.jpg)</div><strong>Nasimi Sanogo: The Braided Princess</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gdDqq-TPB_RQbDbM4Uu1XaxsZaKOJTOiXkgpIHxzSVo/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;More of Nasimi's braid uraveled as antoher deadly hairpin came into her hand.&nbsp; She launched this one as well, but it flew wide and clattered off off the wall.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Attack Roll</div><div class="spoiler_body">6 to hit<br></div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>07-07-2022, 17:15:13</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://i.imgur.com/9lGWV3a.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Orosa Keenai</span> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sEiwC_ydoYccJVz6heRhxN5wr2JXa-JmZZHIaW5m9dU/edit)<br><br><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font">Tamba was full of rage and anger, which allowed his actions to control him, and not the other way around where he controlled his actions. He roared and shouted and scattered books about while he attacked, and while that may not have actually hurt the man, it probably addled his brains even more seeing a yelling giant jabbing a massive club at him. Nasimi's bladed hairpin missed, and Orosa took his chance, dashing in again to stab at the man's guts.<br></span><br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Successful Attack Roll - 16+5 = 21<br>Damage Roll - 6+4 = 10</div></div>
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>09-07-2022, 22:30:25</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Orosa's blow is true, and Gwoza's face becomes a mask of mortal agony as something shatters inside him from the massive blow! His weapon drops from suddenly nerveless fingers and his hand falls briefly on Orosa's shoulder as if the rascal intends to deliver a fraternal hug or blessing. But then he collapses at your feet, his last breath a whisper amongst the grisly tomes.<br><br>As the sounds of the struggle fade, Senti lets out a whimpering little moan and clings to Yali like a lost child seeking its mother.<br><br>"At least it is all over! But...uhm...should we not burn him, lest the Eternals have him for their next meal?" She wipes her eyes with the back of her hand. "I am sorry! He was a ruffian, but still, such a fate would be horrible!"<br><br>Searching the body turns up almost nothing of value other than the belt of beaten-gold links that he was wearing. Not much point in salvaging his gear, battered and damaged as it is.<br><br>From here, of course, the logical course of action is to return to that eerie garden and decide whether to proceed through the door, the passage to the east, or return to the surface to escort this shapely young runaway bride back to a safer location.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>10-07-2022, 23:27:08</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The man died. His heart goes to the man's pain. Used by a woman, twisted to her designs. Wrapped and torn, now the pain he bore was physical. the clinical side of his mind looks to the wounds, could he have done anything, it was quite the blow. No, the man was dead, but he had been that ever since he accepted the harlot to his sheets. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Then she rose, clinging to Yali. "Yali, come look at this." He tried to separate the woman from his teammate. He indicated one of the tomes on the floor, its pages open to a&nbsp; random scratching of something. <br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; "What were you doing out here? What do you know of the Eternals. Your man here protected you from his men when they found you out here." His words were quiet, filled with a whispered threat if she so much as denied his claim. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>11-07-2022, 06:11:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"Hm?" Yali replied, moving away from the girl she'd 'rescued'&nbsp; and crouching to examin the book.&nbsp; Not sure what was going on, Asimi retrieved her knives and redid her braid, then knelt beside Yali to look at the book. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MadPanda</strong> on <strong>16-07-2022, 23:02:51</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				Senti turns her wide, dark eyes to Tamba.<br><br>"He did, and I am most grateful! But I came upon these men before they entered this place, and after the horrors that emerged..."&nbsp; She trembles, gripping Yali more tightly if the Story Girl does not move to disengage her. "I dared not leave! Brutes and ruffians they may have been, but not wicked monsters."<br><br>She wrinkles her nose.<br><br>"After this I would even return to my husband, for all that he is an ancient goat."
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>17-07-2022, 20:51:30</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bah, she admitted it! The fickle nature of women. She had left her man, her husband. He wanted to put her over his knee and spank her. The fear she had received, that was for the choice she had made of who to run off with. No, he would not take the punishment from the man she had wronged. "I will get you back to your husband." His promise held finality. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Allangar</strong> on <strong>22-07-2022, 14:41:28</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatright"><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/11msbDXMs_41XSAbtCdqhgB35Hjwo-1C4qRRBDR6rVGgFeyd52KfPicus1nKnuw.png)</div></div><strong>Afia</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h_WtT9Cv8qmciaScAS5B0ELNVNdiewlpQ7cOHXyaOPM/edit)<br><br>Afia was a bit releive to see that it was done and that the men weren't a treat no more but she was still a bit sad to see that a normal man was drove mad by the eternals. <br><br>She gave a small prayer for his soul to find his resting place and to not lingers on the plane as another eternals.<br><br>She then listen to the rucuss that was going on between the girls and Tamba but quickly got a bit annoyed by it and she decided to look around the library for any indication on what they are truly dealing with. <br><br>She scan the room for any books that could give them a clue on who tomb this was as it was strange to have all this in a regular tomb.
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Chajesdad</strong> on <strong>07-08-2022, 02:26:36</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/0/06/Tamba_Amica_Vedaa.jpeg)</div><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Tamba Amica (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BuTOJY_uJ6JM3Cvj_4VQL7PyH0X1k2tRYmLh5ChP9D0/edit)</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp; &nbsp; Tamba thrust the woman before him, the door and hallway his destination. She would lead, and if the Eternals met them in the hall, she would lead that too. He wasn't sure if he could force her into the jaws of danger, but he could make her feel that it was what he was doing. He led them back to the Eternal Garden. As they got there, his focus falls on the hallway across from them, East. As long as nothing moves within the garden, he continues to the entrance there. 
			</dd>
			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Spears of the Dawn!</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>26-10-2022, 16:43:07</strong>
			</dt>
			<dd class="postbody">
				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/3/3b/Yali_Adama_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/1b/Yali_Adama_2.jpg)</div><strong>Yali Adama, the Story Girl of Nara</strong> (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C3NqFYV9FIbqX4luOYR-WhRBHRgrD6jfb2BGg-9XDsU/edit)<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yali advanced a longside Tamba, ready for what might come next.&nbsp; Asimi stayed at the rear, sword drawn.&nbsp; She'd put her braid back up with her 'pins'.&nbsp; 
			</dd>
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