The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1
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				Title: <strong>The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>13-03-2015, 18:14:44</strong>
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				<em>The Lady's Blessinng</em> wasn't one of the rougher taverns in the port city of Valdalius, but it was far from the the quality establishment that well to do merchants and lower nobility were to frequent.&nbsp; &nbsp; There was a bit of an rustic simplicity to its surroundings, with wood dust sprinkled about the floor, the scent of strong ale mingled with the beeswax that was used to polish the tables.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yet it was that same simplicity that called to the regular patrons, the crew of vessels that bustled in and out of the active port day in and out, from the large fishing vessels that bring in the fresh crop of rock crab that Valdalius was famous for throughout the Empire, to the Imperial Navy that had their barracks located in the city.<br><br>Among the later was a select sect of the Navy, for Valdalius was one of three cities in the Empire that marked it as unique.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was one of the three ports that had Star Dancers, the wondrous ships that were able to sail the sky and the Black Void of the Expanse, bringing to Azureth exotic trade goods of the like never seen before.&nbsp; The technology used in the creation of these unique vessels was not new, as Star Dancers had been around for decades now, but the Expanse was vast, and it seemed every year, every month, even every day there was something new and fascinating being traded for in the markets of Valdalius.<br><br>Importing trade was not the only the only interest of the Empire of White Light.&nbsp; &nbsp;Like any vast political power, it wanted to make its mark on other cultures.&nbsp; &nbsp;So the Ministry of Trade gathered and organized trade expeditions to sail among the void, bringing the culture and presence of Azureth to others, and more importantly, wealth and profit to the Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp; Trade was the life blood of the Empire and other nations out in the Expanse, and as such it attractive for those that plowed the Void for easy prey.<br><br>It was due to this new threat of piracy that caused the Imperial Navy to invest in Star Dancers of their own.&nbsp; Fast, sleek airship that could rain death and destruction to the enemies of the Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp; While the crew of such vessels were not the elite of the Empire, they were not a distance second for the risks and dangers they faced.&nbsp; &nbsp;After all the Empire had been tamed for well over five centuries an had not faced a serious threat to its security in that time, but the Void and Expanse was new, wild, unknown, and the risks the crews of those sky ships faced every day earned them a measure of respect throughout the Empire.<br><br>It was how the crew of the <em>Emerald Wind</em> found itself at the best table in <em>The Lady's Blessing</em> enjoying good, if not the house best ale.&nbsp; More than one patron in the Tavern owed their lives to the <em>Emerald Wind</em>, and some there also knew that their ship was once more on escort duty for the trade fleet.&nbsp; &nbsp; As such the crew received more than its fair share of attention from the serving staff, and the courtesans that made the <em>Blessing</em> their own.&nbsp; &nbsp; Perhaps more than many patrons wished.&nbsp; The later was a minority to be sure, but it was present for any with a careful eye.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>17-03-2015, 05:25:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>Marcus was in close proximity of the crew, a mug of ale sitting before him only half drunk as he lad laid out before him large scraps of butcher paper and his charcoal and ink set before him as his hands were busily drafting.&nbsp; &nbsp;He stopped for a moment and took a break, stretching.&nbsp; &nbsp; It was perhaps not the ideal place for him to draft improvements to the <em>Wind</em>, but for some strange notion he did not desire to be alone and wanted to be in the company of his fellow crew.&nbsp; &nbsp;They had not sailed long with one another, but after three missions they had started to bond.&nbsp; &nbsp;He even admired Altreus.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>Marcus had his doubts first about one attuned to nature being on board a Star Dancer, but their first mission when they had to stave off an angry crowd at the docks of their port of call, a country named Kalturus that was as active with trade among the expanse, but were governed by their guilds and a merchant council instead of a civilized government such as the Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp;Guilds that opposed trade with Azureth thought to interfere and intimidate the Empire's tradesmen, and of course the crew of the <em>Wind</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Altreus and Marcus with a few well place arrows had changed the thugs minds and sent them scampering.&nbsp; &nbsp; Being in a tight spot with others was a good way to take their measure, and Marcus had a good measure of the people he served with.<br><br>Marcus took a glance around the common room and frowned, focusing in on a group at the bar, the many empty tankards surrounding them, the sullen stares being directed towards the captain with a male courtier of Celine on one side of her an a courtesan of Celine on the other.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus also noticed the female server that bent over to refill his ale, giving him more than a passing view of her ample bust on display from her partially laced blouse.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was not the only server hovering over and hoping to catch the attention of one of the crew.<br><br>Marcus sat back down and in low voice spoke up to others gathered about that could hear him.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"We might want to be focused here <em>Navita</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp;There are former Imperial Navy drinking hard there at the bar and seem to be a bit put off that their flow of ale and drink have slowed because of the lavish attention we are being paid.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am all for a good scrap, but not sure that is something we want so close to making way on a escort mission?"</strong>&nbsp; Marcus then took a swig of his ale, and gave a polite smile to the serving girl.&nbsp; There was no reason to be rude to her.&nbsp; It was not her fault after all.&nbsp; He then waited to see how his fellow Centurions would respond.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>24-03-2015, 11:00:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana Dane was having a grand time.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The russet haired elfmaid had foregone her usual snug leathers for a dress only a few shades of brown softer than her hair.&nbsp; It was an off the shoulder number, held up primarily by the built in corset, with a scooped neck.&nbsp; It displayed her otherwise unimpressive cleavage quite adventitiously.&nbsp; Her combat gear was all stashed in her magic bag and quiver, both of which rested at her feet.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since she caught on to the attention they were being paid, Elana had playfully dandled a waitress on her knee.&nbsp; Noting the looks some of the crewmen were throwing--a charming mingling of arousal and jealousy--Elana hadn't missed an opportunity to pull a waitress into her lap, tuck a few copper coins into her cleavage, or coil the other girl's hair around her fingers.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dusty pink lips pouted a little bit at Marcus's comment, but she unwound her fingers from a tall human girl's barely blond tresses and commented, "Marcus is right, my sweet.&nbsp; I need to stop monopolizing your attention."&nbsp; She gave the willowy, buxom barmaid a kiss on the corner of the lips and tucked seven silver coins into her cleavage.&nbsp; "Go buy those sailors a round on me.&nbsp; And none of the watered swill, those are veterans.&nbsp; A good stout for each of them!"&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>29-03-2015, 05:52:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://idrawgirls.com/images/0109/draw-samurai-face.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Altreus <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Altreus was not comfortable in this place. The same could be said of any building with a roof, and the mass of humanity squeezed into the four walls only made a barely tolerable situation worse. He had eschewed the food, plentifully offered by the attentive staff, and had taken only miserly sips from a simple clay flagon of wine which was, he had to admit, of more than passable quality. Dierdre, his eagle familiar, sat upon the rafters over his head. She was if anything even less comfortable than he, though she endured the smoky air stoically. He tried to reassure her through the bond they shared, mentally stroking her feathers.<br><br>It was important that he be here. The crew was young, not fully formed, not working yet as a unit. They had an able commander in Marcus Titus, a man who had earned Altreus' respect. But as a whole the <em>Emerald Wind</em> was still newly cast from her nest, still learning the use of her wings. Nights like this served to bond the senior crew together, Altreus knew, and so they should be suffered as much as any training exercise or practice drill. There would be time later to take to the skies and breathe clean air.<br><br>Altreus' practiced eye had taken in the potential threat of the other patrons, measuring each man and finding most of them lacking. To fight for survival, for honor, or for duty -- he understood these things. To fight for entertainment, or status -- these things were beneath him. He hoped that Elara Dane's maneuver, straightforward and mercenary as it was, would be enough to stave off any potential conflict. His bow would be useless in these close quarters, even if it were strung, and taking his natural form was of course out of the question.<br><br>"I concur, Captain," he said in a hoarse whisper. "There is nothing here worth spilling blood for. I suggest that we allow Elana Dane to attempt to defuse the situation before a stray spark is lit."<br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Atarn</strong> on <strong>31-03-2015, 23:40:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=698735)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Character's Name<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None<br><br><hr>"If we're getting all the harlots, then I'm not sure how much good another drink will do."<br>The half elf sat in her chair, balancing it on it's two back legs while enjoying a good, imported cigar. <br>"'Yond that, I agree with Marcus, nuthin' here to shed blood for."<br>Letting the chair fall back in place she moves her slender shoulders, looking more like a dancer than the marine that she was. <br>Running a finger over the visible part of her scar, inch-wide and jagged and running up her throat, she smiles cheerfully.<br>"So, should we head back to the ship cap'n?"<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>01-04-2015, 02:11:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/realm-of-midgard/images/2/29/Catfolk_Rajput.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130221213733)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Milah Nautius<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> Bitchy Catfolk ;)<br><br><hr><br>Milah growled low and deep, a sure sign for even those new to the <em>Wind</em> that their Captain, their <em>Dux Navita</em> was getting annoyed.&nbsp; &nbsp;All she wanted to do before and after a mission was to relax with some only fashioned debauchery.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was not her fault that the enlisted at the bar spent all there money and had nothing to entice the Courtesan's present.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also she had recognized one of the men and he was still nursing a grudge.&nbsp; &nbsp; Milah didn't give a fuck about that, the under clothing stain should not have tried to rape her.&nbsp; &nbsp;Cat Folk she may be, but even commanders of Imperial Navy vessels drew the line at their officers being raped.<br><br>Milah did agree to the wisdom being offered by her crew.&nbsp; &nbsp;A fight, while entertaining, would not be in the best interests of the <em>Emerald Wind</em> with a mission coming up.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yet at the same time Milah was not about to play meek to a coal stain of the uniform.&nbsp; &nbsp;So she shifted so she could get to her weapons in a blink of an eye and released the male courtesan from her lap with a salacious grope of his behind, and his hard cock that he could no longer hide.&nbsp; &nbsp;Milah did have deft and skillful hands.&nbsp; &nbsp;The female courtesan she kept and she locked eyes with her former rapist as if daring him.<br><br><strong>"Buy all but him rounds."</strong> There was no need to say which him, the <em>Dux Navita's</em> gaze was pointed enough.&nbsp; <strong>"If anyone wants the male courtesan they are free to, he has already been paid his due to Celine, the Bright Lady, this night.&nbsp; &nbsp;This one however..."</strong>&nbsp; Milah groped and ran her hand with a possessiveness over the female courtesan, who could not help but shudder at the display of verbal steel and command about her.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"...this one is mine or who I want to share her with, and it is not going to be him or any that call <em>him</em> friend, or companion."</strong>&nbsp; The sheer venom she put in that word <em>him</em> was enough to perhaps curdle ice cold milk freshly poured.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-04-2015, 13:43:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The elfmaid blinked at the captain's reaction, then blinked again.&nbsp; She caught the waitress she'd sent off by the wrist and pulled her back across her knees.&nbsp; She leaned close, hair falling across her face so they couldn't really see what her lips were doing to the other girl's ear.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"My captain has modified the order," she said softly.&nbsp; "Don't worry about me if the man she excluded takes offense, okay?&nbsp; I'll be fine, and we won't repay your bosses fine hospitality by leaving a mess."&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The elfmaid gave the barmaid a soft kiss just below the ear, then sent her on her way with a pat on the shapely hip.&nbsp; Turning to her companions, the chestnut haired girl inquired softly, "I think the captain wants a brawl," her eyes danced in spite of her concerned tone.&nbsp; "If she gets it, I'm game.&nbsp; I can't say I appreciate how some look down their noses at our captain.&nbsp; If she wants to see one of those noses bloodied for a change, I'm with her."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Atarn</strong> on <strong>01-04-2015, 23:22:35</strong>
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				Her eyes strayed to <em>Him</em>. Her smile cold as she looks back at her captain.<br>"Well if there will be a brawl, then remember to strike fast and so hard that retaliation seems pointless."<br>She admired the courtesan the captain held possessively, grinning at the lass.<br>"Quite a catch you have there cap'n, I can understand that you want to keep her."
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>02-04-2015, 01:28:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>At his captain's words, it was all Marcus could do not to snap his head towards the object of his captain's ire.&nbsp; &nbsp;As he did the slow turn of his head he swore.&nbsp; &nbsp; While Marcus had been with Captain the longest of any on board the <em>Wind</em>, it did not take much imagination.&nbsp; While humans did not suffer from much discrimination in the Empire, the same could not be said about the Cat Folk.<br><br>The Cat Folk near two centuries before were their own nation that was conquered and absorbed into the Empire.&nbsp; &nbsp;As such the only route available to their race for advancement and nobility, to earn the right to be a Citizen, was a difficult one.&nbsp; &nbsp;At times the Cat Folk were treated little better than slaves, and that was with their freedmen.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus had seen where female Cat Folk in the military being held down and raped.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a disgrace and a blight upon the Empire in Marcus' view, but not all saw that.&nbsp; &nbsp;For many in the Empire two hundred eyars was not that long ago, and all suffered some loss in the conflict.&nbsp; &nbsp; That did not make the act right or just.<br><br>Marcus was fairly convinced that his Captain either had been raped during her career or had many attempts too.&nbsp; &nbsp;Given her ability with the blade and get herself out of harms way, he was likely betting on attempts rather than the actual act.&nbsp; &nbsp;Still, she had served the Empire for near a decade and reality was she had been at least once, if for nothing more than to teach her a lesson.&nbsp; &nbsp;That man she was staring daggers at was likely one of those men that succeeded.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus gave a sigh as he spoke in a low voice to the crew about.<br><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>"If a brawl does happen, in addition to striking fast and hard, also do not strike to maim or kill.&nbsp; &nbsp;Also we are not to draw or strike first.&nbsp; &nbsp;If anyone does, if the Empire does not keel haul you, then I certainly will.&nbsp; &nbsp;I will not have us be the aggressor in this, but the one's wronged and attacked without provocation, and with many witnesses to the fact.&nbsp; &nbsp; Understood Centurious."</strong></span>&nbsp; &nbsp;The tone and finality in his last words made it clear that understanding was not a question, but implied statement of fact.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>05-04-2015, 09:47:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Though her golden brown eyes were dancing in anticipation, the elfmaid schooled some gravity into her features as she turned to face the her superior.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Mr. Titus, if the captain asked me too, I would throw her glove in the man's face and stand as her second on the field of honor.&nbsp; A bar brawl is not duel.&nbsp; To draw steel in such a fashion would dishonor myself, my crew, and my blade.&nbsp; I wouldn't do that to any of you."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>06-04-2015, 05:03:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://idrawgirls.com/images/0109/draw-samurai-face.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Altreus <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>"Understood," Altreus assented.<br><br>He sipped his watered wine, looking over the brim of his flagon at the tactical situation. There were options -- there were always options. Some might even end a fight before it began, bloodlessly.<br><br>"Should events turn from wind to gale, I shall provide a distraction. Unless our Captain's honor demands it, I would recommend using the cover to depart from this place. There is nothing to win here, and a great deal to lose."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Atarn</strong> on <strong>08-04-2015, 18:17:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=698735)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Fianna<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> Preparing for Misbehaving<br><br><hr>She smiles toying with her mug.<br>"Don't worry Mr Titus, I won't draw my blade so at worst they'll be leaving my presence with bruises or a split lip at the time being."<br>She relaxed her shoulders, her mind focusing on the possibility of the brawl, and her body following suite. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>09-04-2015, 21:20:49</strong>
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				The free drinks seemed to mollify more than a few of the veterans who raised their tankards in salute to the crew of the <em>Wind</em>, and the male courtesan did not find himself alone for long, some men in the Navy preferring the company of men to women, so that also helped ease the tension in the common room.&nbsp; It was as if a breath of air had been let loose and patrons and servers alike started visibly relax, and settled more into their seats.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br><br>With the atmosphere more friendly, Elena's server returned and sat back in her lap, giggling and looking up at her.&nbsp; <strong>"That was well done m'Lady and I thank you.&nbsp; &nbsp;It really is additional hard work for us.&nbsp; &nbsp;Most the men here are merely looking to forget their normal lives so free drinks go a long way.&nbsp; &nbsp;That won't work with Craetes and his thugs, so you had best be wary when you leave, but now that you have earned the respect of many here, they will not try to start a brawl.&nbsp; &nbsp;The odds are not in their favor."</strong><br><br>As if spurred to action by the server's words, the dark and fat man that their captain had stared daggers put down their mugs and left.&nbsp; &nbsp;It seemed they were leaving without paying as the the tavern street toughs moved to stop them.&nbsp; &nbsp;Craetes'n;s and his men started to move their hands to their weapons and once more tension rose in the common room.
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>20-04-2015, 11:53:43</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana smiled softly at the tavern maid's thanks.&nbsp; She leaned in close to graze the other girl's lips with her own, but didn't protest if the wench turned away or pulled back.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A moment later, though, the elfmaid's eyes narrowed in anger.&nbsp; <em>Retired legionaries agianst an even number of street toughs trynig to make an honest living as bouncers?&nbsp; &nbsp;That'll be a slaughter if they draw steel...</em>&nbsp; “Excuse me,” she again coaxed her comapnion of the evening to her feet.&nbsp; This time, though, it was Elana who danced across the room.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The sword-mage's mind raced.&nbsp; She whispered softy and made a few quick gestures with a scrap of boiled leather.&nbsp; It sparkled and vanished, warding her with Mage Armor.&nbsp; Palming a prisim and bringing a second protective spell tot he fore of her mind, the elfmaid stepped up behind the ruffians.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;“I must have drunk too much,” she said, looking down her nose at the humans.&nbsp; “such dreadful nightmares.&nbsp; I swear my head must be down on the table, snoring loudly.&nbsp; &nbsp;I see a band of once honorable legionaries about to draw steel on alehouse staff rather than pay their bill.&nbsp; Tell me, sirrah,” she demanded, flickering out of existence, only to reaper at the forefront of the ale houses security.&nbsp; Elana glared at the former legionaries and reached over her shoulder to finger her court blade?&nbsp; “Is this a nightmare?”&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ebb</strong> on <strong>24-04-2015, 14:46:32</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://idrawgirls.com/images/0109/draw-samurai-face.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Altreus <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>Altreus sighed softly. It seemed that violence had a way of finding their crew. Well, if it was to be a guest in their house, then it could at least be dealt with quickly. He leaned slightly across the table, though his eyes never left the brewing conflagration across the bar.<br><br>Subtly he tapped Marcus' arm while murmuring words of power. "To your strength, sir."<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">ooc</div><div class="spoiler_body">Casting <em>bull's strength</em> on Marcus. +4 strength for 6 minutes.<br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Atarn</strong> on <strong>24-04-2015, 15:24:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://forums.na.leagueoflegends.com/board/attachment.php?attachmentid=698735)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Fianna<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> Calm before the storm.<br><br><hr><br>She was a marine through and through, her body tensing then relaxing as she puts aside any doubt she might have about the situation. If the men drew steel, she'd kill them all. She didn't know the background to the ill feelings, but where she'd been satisfied with beating the humans up in a brawl earlier she would not be as merciful if they hurt any of the staff or the crew.<br><br>OOC: Waiting.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>28-04-2015, 03:48:52</strong>
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				The men about Craetes take a look about, they see that things were rapidly escalating beyond what they were prepared for.&nbsp; &nbsp;They were veterans to be certain, but if they had any notable skill in combat they still would be signed on with the Fleet and earning good pay instead of drawing a small pension and clawing out a living in the dock district.&nbsp; &nbsp; Going up against the bouncers at the <em>Blessings</em> was one thing, taking on a crew of a <em>Star Dancer</em> that looked like they more than knew how to handle their weapon, even the female that looked drunk.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>One of the men out a restraining hand upon Craetes and tired to reason with at the same time handing over a coin bag.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"We do not want any trouble.&nbsp; &nbsp;To much drink goes to a man's pride.&nbsp; &nbsp;Have to make a stand when challenged and all that.&nbsp; &nbsp;Here, take this and we will be on our way."</strong> The man leaned in and whispered urgently in Craetes.&nbsp; It takes a few long heartbeats to sink in and when it does, Craetes also hands over a small purse of coin.&nbsp; &nbsp;He turns and gave a furious look to the crew of the <em>Wind</em> and walked way.<br><br>As the men left the tension left the room like a burst soap bubble.&nbsp; &nbsp;The staff all about sank down and the bartender and owner started to mop sweat off of his brow.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>28-04-2015, 04:14:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/realm-of-midgard/images/2/29/Catfolk_Rajput.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130221213733)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Milah Nautius<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Milah watched the men leave between lidded eyes that blazed with a fire inside them that was not all attributed to the female courtesan that was doing her best to caress and distract her.&nbsp; &nbsp;She reached to her belt and tossed a purse that made a loud sound upon the table due to the weight of it.&nbsp; &nbsp; When the Milah spoke in a husky voice with a purr to it.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Marcus, give that to the owner with our apologies.&nbsp; &nbsp;Half to the clientele till it runs out for drinks, the other half for bringing unnecessary drama to his door." </strong><br><br>With that done the Captain turn her eyes toward Altrues.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Shaman, dispatch your eagle to watch Craetes and his men.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is not one to back down unless there is advantage to found elsewhere.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is filth, but that did not mean he was a piss ass warrior.&nbsp; &nbsp;I do not need my crew set upon in a darkened alley by thugs paid for by him.&nbsp; Some advanced warning would be nice, and you are the one of my crew to give that to us."</strong><br><br>Lastly, the Captain turned her eyes towards her Impetum, Elana.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Impetum, I do not want to see reprisals against this establishment.&nbsp; &nbsp;See if there is anything your magic can do to discourage such type of retaliation.&nbsp; &nbsp;I will call in some favors of my own and see that the <em>Blessing</em> is still here when we return from our mission, but such favors take time.&nbsp; &nbsp;We need to be the <strong>Blessing's</strong> defense this night."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>05-05-2015, 10:33:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The chestnut haired elfmaid frowned thoughtfully.&nbsp; She'd been relieved that they'd left without a fight, but the captain didn't believe this was over..<br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;"I have one spell that works vaguely like that, captain, an Alarm ward.&nbsp; It's not currently prepared.&nbsp; I could use the energy in my sword to cast it?"&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>23-05-2015, 13:19:04</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When the patrons had emptied out for the night, Elana gathered the crew and the overnight staff around herself.&nbsp; She explained to them that she was going to ward the entrances and exits to the inn with a spell that would sound an alarm if anything larger than a mouse crossed the threshold without speaking a password.&nbsp; “So if anyone comes in or out without stating, 'The Aceptor watches,' before crossing the threshold the bell will sound.”&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She used the power coiled in her sword to draw to mind and fuel the spells.&nbsp; She shaped it with cunningly rumbled words, a piece of silver wire, and a tiny bell.&nbsp; Her will focused the ward upon the windows and doors of the inn.&nbsp; She wove the password into it, and tied it all off.&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>24-05-2015, 05:53:41</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Statistics</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1</div></div></div><strong>Name:</strong> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br>Sai had managed to sit still through the brewing tensions of the Ale house, she had neither been called upon or needed. Aside from the occasional sidelong glances from other patrons Sai had herself remained unmolested. She <em>was</em> a little disappointed though. The unruly soldiers turned out to be wholly gutless after all, she had rather hoped they would attempt hostilities towards one of her crew mates. Because then Sai would have been allowed to break them, which would have made this at least the second best night of her life. But no they <em>apologized</em> paid the bill and left, like decent human beings. The Slave turned her attention from the door back to her drink with an audible sigh.<br>&nbsp;<em>Elena had to go and scare them off. We Could have had a little fun.</em> She muttered under her breath, too quietly for any of the others to catch.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>24-05-2015, 21:53:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>Okibura had sat quietly, watching from afar as the events took place. Between the unruly soldiers and the more protective captain, it had been quite a show--though he, for one, had stayed aloof and distant from the proceedings. They were petty things, and he had barely observed with only the mildest of interests as voices were raised. However, he looked up quickly at the Captain's words; "You think they would corner us like lawless dogs if we strayed from lit paths?" he asked in a quiet, but resonant voice that filled the entire tavern with the force of his personality, only the hint of outrage in his voice lending itself to the fury that might be unleashed at any single moment.<br><br>Most of the crew had not seen the tall, slight man in battle; all they knew was that he was a half-elven onmyouji, one of a caste of seers who seldom served in the Imperial Corps to give way to battle-priests who were as strong with a mace as almost any capable warrior while lending those about them aid in times of need. In fact, he was a rarity here, few onmyouji being found outside of their formal Houses and their nearby chapters, and thus even his mere presence was an oddity aboard the ship as few had seen, though many had heard of the Okibura family and its penchant for their famous line of oracles. With that said, after skirmishes he had gone about the wounded, tending to them with his spellcasting, and his thaumaturgic endurance had brought up tales as few battle-clerics could cast as often in a day as he, often running dry when he was just getting into his stride.<br><br>"In that case we should be careful--and not venture out in groups of less than two. You might even want to consider cancelling shore leave until we are ready to leave this port and find somewhere more hospitable, except for what you may deem necessary," he ventured. Okibura had a strange place aboard the Star Dancer; while he had the ranking of a Centurion, he was outside the formal chain of command, similar to the political officers that at times maintained morale upon various vessels. As such, he was able to voice his opinion without fear of formal reprisal or punishment, and enjoyed a sort of notoriety among the crew who were wary of the strange man and the easily-visible suit of plate he wore under voluminous white robes, which was made even stranger by the fact that it appeared to be made of wood rather than any proper steel, along with the great tower shield he brought with him on excursions outside the protective safety of the ship such as times like these.<br><br>"If you have a care for this inn, it might not be a bad idea to post a watch for the night... But we cannot tarry here forever, guarding this establishment and its premises, and it might be a waste of manpower that could be put to better use," he said staring at the captain as he waits for her decision to be made.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>27-05-2015, 01:32:46</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/realm-of-midgard/images/2/29/Catfolk_Rajput.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130221213733)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Milah Nautius<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None<br><br><hr><br>Milah was up from her seat now, and had whispered something to the Courtesan and passed over another small pouch to her&nbsp; &nbsp;The Courtesan smiled and left the Captain's side and started to move about the common room to patrons that remained, to chat with them and make them feel welcome and him here at the <em>Lady's Blessing</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was a very good courtesan and those that had been with the <em>Emerald Wind</em> would have noticed the woman whom seemed to be a regular of the Captain's.<br><br>Milah nodded her head in respect towards Elena when the magic was cast.&nbsp; While she was not long to Milah's crew, Milah had come to respect her like every other crew member and knew tat she was up to the tasks set out for her.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was why the <em>Emerald Wind</em> was highly regarded in the Fleet, despite the crew turn over she always performed above and beyond expectations, which were already considerable high for a Star Dancer.&nbsp; &nbsp; It provided a duel statement to those aware of the <em>Emerald Wind</em> and her reputation, not only to Milah's skills as a leader and commander, but also to te high skill of the people that wanted to serve on the <em>Wind</em>.<br><br>One of the lessons Milah learned long ago in her rise up the ranks of the Fleet was to listen to good advice when it was heard.&nbsp; &nbsp;So when her political officer spoke up Milah turned her amber eyes towards Okibura.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Sound advice and agreed that we leave in pairs and until we ship out we will use this inn as our command focal.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have favors I can call in to make sure this place does not suffer reprisals my actions or that of my crew.&nbsp; I won't cancel shore leave, but will issue orders that crew are to be berthed here, or on board the <em>Wind</em> and must travel in pairs.&nbsp; &nbsp;Use best judgement if confronted, but if you draw steel be certain you can back that up in an Imperial Court as self defense.&nbsp; &nbsp;I am not going to tie my crew's hands if they need to defend themselves, but they need to remember that it is the civil legion's task to deter petty crime and assault in the cities of the Empire, and not that of my crew."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>27-05-2015, 01:50:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Open, Sai<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>Marcus caught the bag of gold with deft grace and bounced it on his palm as he stood up from his seat and walked over towards the proprietor of the inn.&nbsp; &nbsp;He passed the bag over with the Captain's words and they were well received, especially when the man announced free drinks for everyone.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus waited there till he had two new pints of ale in hand and walked over to where Sai was.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus did not treat the woman as a slave and indeed went out of his way to teach the girl skills that would make her a valued member of any Star Dancer crew.&nbsp; &nbsp;In fact some of the Captain' and Marcus wages went towards Sia's bill of freedom.&nbsp; Another season perhaps two and it would be done.<br><br>Macus slid the ale towards Sia and made a gesture to the table before them.&nbsp; <strong>"Come on there Pup.&nbsp; &nbsp;You know the Captain and the Onmyouji get to talking that they can be at it for hours.&nbsp; &nbsp;I'll teach ya the ways to detect when a boiler needs ta be looked at before you set sail and what signs to look out for in sails that woill give us trouble once we are out in the Black."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>27-05-2015, 03:34:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Statistics</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1</div></div></div><strong>Name:</strong> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General, Marcus Titus, Captain Milah<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br>Sai sat quietly, listening to the captains orders attentively. In her position a misunderstanding could have lethal penalties attached. The least of which would involve being attacked by soldiers on the city streets. And besides, Sai had a great respect for the captain. <br>When she had been assigned to the Emerald Wind she had thought, not altogether incorrectly, that it was a glorified death sentence. She had been hoisted on the crew as an expendable asset. Apearing in the paper work as equipment rather than personnel. Despite that, the crew had accepted her with unusual kindness, and in some cases financial and life support.<br>She was truly grateful for their help, but lacked understanding as per why they would do such. Or what she could possibly do in return to thank them. She resolved simply to continue working as faithfully as she could. <br><br>By the sound of things, the crew where going to be here for a little while yet. Sai set aside her empty glass, courtesy of the last round paid by the good captain, only to have it replaced by another. This one courtesy of Marcus Titus, the ships primary Engineer. Marcus was one of the kind ones, since she had joined the crew he had done more for her than her anyone else had in all her life. And he was a good teacher too, refining what had been a simple understanding of complex machinery into a working knowledge. And she was always willing to learn more. <br>She accepted the drink gratefully, standing and bowing courteously to the man. “Thank you sir. Yes, Sir.” Sai stated simply, careful to never forget her courtesies, even among friends.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>28-05-2015, 00:18:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>"Very well... Captain," Okibura-san said slowly, a hint of detached disapproval in his voice. On the one hand, there was sense to stopping shore leave while they were still here to ward off trouble. The soldiers aboard would not like it, but they would have followed the directive, and Captain Nautius could have easily sent people for specific tasks. Allowing crew members to come and go from the ship as they pleased was a calculated risk, sacrificing security for the morale of the crew, but this was the Captain's decision to make. The pregnant pause might have indicated how easily officers could fall from grace in the eyes of the Navy, especially if it was found that their decisions caused disorder within the ranks or caused unneeded trouble for the Navy. Still, it might just as easily have been nothing of the sort, simply a manner of the masked man's speech.<br><br>It was always hard to tell what Okibura-san was thinking, even more-so due to the stony mask that hid his face, and which is rarely took off except upon the ship proper. You wouldn't imagine that someone could possibly eat or drink while wearing it, but somehow the onmyouji managed to do so with little difficulty. There had even been talk on the ship, and questions asked why the man, who had such an attractive face, hid it from view when off-board the ship. Still, the mysterious half-smile he sometimes wore that gave him an almost condescending air and his words, which while quiet, still held an air of power, had stopped most from asking him directly. Onmyoji tended to have that sort of aura, and Okibura-san was no exception. Some had even whispered that when speaking with him, they tended to turn around to find things out of place from where they had left him, and strange sounds sometimes thudded against the hull, making him an even stranger enigma. <br><br>"Well then, Captain," he said after another few moments passed. "There seems little to do here, what with the atmosphere having gone more-than-a-little stale. Perhaps it might be prudent to return to the ship if there are no other pressing matters that need to be dealt with? If you have no more duties for me to attend, I will be happy to be escorted back to the ship," he said, his attitude grating slightly, but few could fault him for his manners.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>28-05-2015, 20:15:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana frowned a little bit as the night became more confusing.&nbsp; Was she needed here for the night?&nbsp; Or could they secure the place sooner than this?&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;With a shrug, the chestnut haired damsel made certian her blade was looe in it's sheath, then shouldered her pack.&nbsp; "If i'm not needed here, Okibura, I'll walk with you."&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She caught the barmaid she'd been entertaining by the hand and leaned in to graze the other girl's lips lightly with her own.&nbsp; “Stay safe, little one,” she commanded, eyes dancing.&nbsp; “I'd like to see you again next time I'm in port.”&nbsp; 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>29-05-2015, 15:07:33</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>Okibura Ness nodded in response and stood before making his way out of the premises and back towards where the ship was docked.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>01-06-2015, 22:02:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Elena, Okibura, Sai<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>At hearing people were heading back to the sip, Marcus downed the rest of his ale and he made a gesture with his chin to Sai.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Come on pup, if they are heading back to the <em>Wind</em>, we can join them.&nbsp; &nbsp;Four is better than two, and there are some items back on the ship that we can use to better teach ya.&nbsp; &nbsp;Yer turning into a fine engineer and it makes sens to have you pick up the slack if I get injured during the next mission.&nbsp; We are going to be in the Black for a couple of months at least, a long time for something ta go wrong."</strong><br><br>As Marcus waited for Sia, he called out to Elena and to Okibura.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Emissary, Impetum, wait for the two of us and we will travel with you, that way if one of you wished to return here will be able to do so without disobeying the <em>Navita's</em> commands."</strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>02-06-2015, 00:01:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><div class="floatright"><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Statistics</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1</div></div></div><strong>Name:</strong> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler <br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General, Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br><br>"Yes Sir." she said to Marcus before offering a respectful little bow.<br>Sai finished her drink whilst simultaneously attempting not to blush at Marcus' complement, succeeding the former and failing miserably at the later. She quickly collected her gauntlets from where they lay on the table. Slipping their familiar weight over both arms and cinching them into position. The heavy adamantine sifting gauntlets had stayed with her after her brief stint at heroism back in the dwarven mines. The garments rendered her arms nigh indestructible up to the elbows. and bolstered the small girls already frightening strength to disturbing new levels. <br><br>Sai made to follow Marcus as he moved for the door, her strange demonic tail unconsciously wagging to and fro as she went. 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>02-06-2015, 00:39:31</strong>
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				The four crew members left the <em>Blessing</em> and easily fell into a loose formation.&nbsp; Marcus was in the front with Elena to his right and slightly behind him, and Sai the same only to his left.&nbsp; &nbsp;Okibura was in the center behind Marcus as they walked the streets of the imperial port city.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even though Valdalius was well maintained, the dock districts still had its fair share of narrow streets and dark shadows, and it was the ill luck of the crew that they had to pass through some of the rat maze to get to the docks where the <em>Emerald Wind</em> was berthed.<br><br>It was Okibura that spotted it first, the flash of crimson that was a stark contrast to the rest of the drab streets.&nbsp; &nbsp; The color came from the form of large bird, a bird of a hunting raptor size, lying unmoving in the ally about sixty or so paces ahead.&nbsp; &nbsp; The rest of the area surrounding the street was quiet, for too quiet for the always busy port.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>02-06-2015, 14:20:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>Okibura Ness looked down at the woman to join them back on the journey home, the mask covering his face hiding any obvious emotion from playing on his face. He had seen the oni-tainted woman before, but had paid her as little mind as one would pay towards a table or other piece of furniture. This time, though, he turned the entirety of his considerable attention on her, his focus almost palpable in the tavern's gloom. Having gotten to his feet, he looks down upon her from his own height, more than a full foot taller than her own form, and studied her through the slits in his mask.<br><br>He could clearly see the demonic tail that wound its way about her backside, restlessly twitching against the chair she had so recently vacated, and while the chain shirt she wore did some to conceal her form, it was not enough to hide the black hue of her arms up to the elbows, nor their strange texture. The impurity disgusted him, but he hid it well behind the masks he wore, both that of stone and that of flesh. The lack of heavier armor combined with the rough gauntlets that encased her hands and wrists, almost giving the impression that her arms were black the whole way down, seemed to indicate that she was some sort of unarmed fighter, though he was fairly certain no monastery or temple would accept one as she for the intense training one must undergo to become a monk of the faith.<br><br>Well, whatever the case may be, it would mean little to him. She was just one more insignificant life aboard the ship, and he would be rid of her and the others soon enough. Just being in this place made him almost itch, and he wanted desperately to go cleanse himself with smoke and water within his small cabin aboard the ship. He followed the others, easily keeping pace as they left the tavern due to his longer stride. Then he spotted it; "Hold," he said clearly, following his own command. Authority rang out in his voice despite the mask muffling the sound. "This place... something isn't right here..." he scanned the surroundings, trying to take in everything as he pointed to the bird. "There, no bird that big would be taken down so easily and just left there. Be on your guard, for I know not what comes next." He quickly pulls out a length of carved wood, holding it as though it were a weapon while letting the shield on his other arm hang at the ready to deflect blows and the like.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>02-06-2015, 20:49:37</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1<br>Current Active Effects:Martial Flexibility: Deflect Arrows 1 Minute</div></div><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Marcus Titus, Okibura Ness, Elana Dane.<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br>Sai waited by the Door with Marcus while the others prepared to leave. It wasn't until She had set her drink aside and stood to leave that she felt the Okibara's gaze fall over her, he was hardly subtle. She bit her lip and tried to bear the discomfort as the noble analyzed her like a slab of meat. She didn't dare return the gaze or say a word. The slave was used to being treated like a freak, that was normal. Between her freakish tail, her malformed hands and the slave brand across her back it was impossible for her to go anywhere without being judged. Sai had adjusted to the disgust of total strangers as a fact of life and moved on. But the Onmyouji was different. She could not run and hide from this one. They lived on the same ship. A noble like Okibura Ness could kill her without raising a finger, finding an excuse would be child's play, and not a man would stand to question the decision. For the most part he had seemed content to ignore her existence aboard the ship, but now, for some inexplicable reason he had expressed interest. The thought sent a shiver down her spine, her jovial manner gone now the small girl turned reclusive and still as the group departed the Lady's Blessing.<br><br>The trip initially proceeded relatively uneventfully. Sai walked alongside the others and did her best not to stand out, this time as with all times the effort proved entirely in vain. Sai was snapped out of her loathsome little reverie however when Okibura called a sudden halt. Sai obeyed immediately, without thinking as the Onmyouji directed their attention to the downed bird, readying his defenses for a fight. The sight of the bird&nbsp; Sai hesitated for a moment, uncertain if it was her place to speak before she decided it would be more dangerous to stay silent. "The captain had Altreus send his eagle out to scout for those soldiers. It could be his bird." She said eyes peeled for a potential shooter. prepared to spring to the defense of her crew mates at a moments notice.<br><br><hr><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote">Quote</div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Sai triggers Martial flexability as a swift action. Choosing Deflect Arrows and lasting for one minute.<br></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>06-06-2015, 12:53:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana threw the collorful bird a sympathetic look.&nbsp; She was more concerned about the strange situation--a wild creature that big dying in the middle of the city.&nbsp; The elfmaid's eyes scanned the night as she drew and shouldered her fine courtblade.&nbsp; Elana gave a gasp.&nbsp; "If it is, we have to see if it can be saved."&nbsp; She took a piece of leather from her spell component pouch and cast a Mage Armor ward to protect her.&nbsp; Next, she took a prisim in hand and chanted quickly, creating three dupilcate images of herself.&nbsp; " "I pray you, Okibura-san, offer your power to the bird's health.&nbsp; I'll gaurd you in the alley--or bring it to you if you prefer."&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Active Spells</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mage Armor<br>Mirror Image (+3 images)&nbsp; <br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>07-06-2015, 04:44:00</strong>
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				Sat was correct in the fact that it was Altreus' eagle.&nbsp; &nbsp;Out of the darkness come a flight of arrows, none of them connecting with the group, but one of Elena's images were hit.&nbsp; &nbsp;The alleyway there are in was a perfect place for an ambush, perhaps why Altreus' eagle had been loitering in the area.&nbsp; &nbsp;It is clear now that it was brought down, several arrows now present with a shift in the light.&nbsp; There is no sign of Altreus.&nbsp; &nbsp;The alleyway extends forward for another ninety paces till the next junction, and the previous break in the alleyway was a hundred and twenty paces behind them.&nbsp; &nbsp;There were shadows upon the rooftops of the lean too buildings on each side.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>07-06-2015, 05:01:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> All<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>Marcus' bow came out and he fired off a few warning shots to keep the shadows honest and way from them for the time being.&nbsp; &nbsp;He notched another arrow and had it at the ready as he slowly backed up.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Wedge formation, Elana at point, Sai supporting her.&nbsp; &nbsp;We need to press forward and get out of this alleyway.&nbsp; &nbsp;I will bring up the rear and protect the Emissary."</strong><br><br>Next Marcus pointed his bow up in the air and he fired it.&nbsp; &nbsp;This time the arrow started to flame as it did, and set out a high pitched whistle.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was a signal arrow used on Star Dancers to raise the alarm if needed.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus only hoped there was a watch on board the <em>Wind</em> was present and noticed the arrow.&nbsp; &nbsp; He did not know how many there were up against.&nbsp; All he knew was that he was in a bad tactical position and needed to get his crew out of it before anyone was wounded, or worse.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>07-06-2015, 22:36:51</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>"You think me so easy to kill?" Okibura-san's ghostly smile could be felt if not seen behind the traditional mask of stone he wore, and he hefted the great shield up to form a roof over his own head and that of the others. "Stay close to me so that you might benefit of this protection I grant," he said solemnly, and then began to move forward slowly, waiting for the others to remain in lockstep with him so that none would hit easily under the protection of his tower shield. He reached into his robes and unfurled a fan, making a complicated gesture with it as he intoned, "Genbu to the North, aid this man and fortify his aim so that he might shoot true. Aid him in his endeavor so that he might not falter. I call upon you, great protector, to help us."<br><br>With these words he gently pressed the end of the fan against the arm of Marcus, and there appeared a rectangular ofuda, one of the signs of the power of an onmyouji, a strip of paper marked with calligraphy of power that shown dimly in the half-lit alley. Okibura kept up the chant as he continued to walk forward, keeping power flowing to the mark.<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">Casting Guidance (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/g/guidance) on Marcus every round to give him +1 to his attacks.<br><br>DM says that those adjacent to me gain Improved Cover (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat#TOC-Cover) (+8 to AC, +4 to Ref saves) against attacks from above while adjacent to me and I keep the tower shield aloft.</div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>10-06-2015, 05:21:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1<br>Current Active Effects:Martial Flexibility: Deflect Arrows 1 Minute</div></div><br><br><strong>Location:</strong>The City Streets<br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Marcus Titus, Okibura Ness, Elana Dane.<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br>Arrows began to impact the street all around the crew. An ambush and a poor one. every members of the Emerald Wind had some practical combat experience, and each knew their roles. Marcus, bow in hand started a counter barrage to harry the enemy into more decisive action, while directing the others with his decisive orders. Okibura warded the group with supportive magic, and acted as a stalwart bastion against enemy attacks. And Elena and Sai where going to be the ones to close the gap, and take the fight to the enemy. <br><br>Sai wastes no time in following Marcus's order once given. She shifts her position in the formation, moving to Elana and positioning herself by her side, ready and willing to serve as a living shield if need be. <br>"Ready. Sir."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>13-06-2015, 01:07:08</strong>
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				It was slow work, but working in a formation always is as it required everyone to act their part, to act in unison and as one.&nbsp; &nbsp;The crew of the <em>Emerald Wind</em> might not have too many seasons under their belt, but all were veterans of the Imperial Navy and it did not take long for each of them to work together.&nbsp; &nbsp;Okibura's huge tower shield provided enough cover for Sai and Markus, and none of the attacker's arrows found their mark.&nbsp; &nbsp;Markus fired his bow, but with their attackers still nothing more than dark shadows, it was difficult to tell if he hit anyone.<br><br>The group moved together thirty paces, and they were proving to their attackers that even in an ambush that the crew of the Star Dancer is no easy meat.&nbsp; &nbsp;However, the attackers proved they were not insane, sticking to tactics that were proving ineffective.&nbsp; &nbsp;From the rooftops, dropping down sixty paces in front of them.&nbsp; &nbsp;The two ,em on the far sides each had shot bows that they were drawing back as the other group of four men advanced.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>13-06-2015, 15:02:05</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Shio<br><strong>HP</strong> 68/68 / <strong>Init</strong> +5<br><strong>AC</strong> 22 / <strong>Touch</strong> 21 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 17 / <strong>CMD</strong> 27 (29 against trip attacks)<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +11 / <strong>Will</strong> +7<br><strong>Perception</strong> +13 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +13<br><br>Shio had been delayed in his shore leave as he had gone to the Civil Legion to introduce himself to the locals and gather information regarding a few things pertinent to his duties as an Officer who upheld the law of the Imperium. While his manner was simple, it was respectful and straight forward. There had never been a need for deceit when dealing with other members of law enforcement. Shio wore a sleeveless Gi top with his military rank and insignia stitched into the right breast of the top, matching pants, and his feet were wrapped so that his arches were supported but other than that he was barefoot.<br><br>His duties performed he had been on his way to <em>The Lady’s Blessing</em> when he had encountered another member of the crew and together they had been walking when they had seen the rest of the crew working their way up the alleyway in a phalanx under cover of a shield. He had immediately taken shelter in the doorway of a building that had a stone outcropping trying to get a bead on the attackers.<br><br>Finding one of them, he moved along trying to get cover when and where he could. Then when the attackers dropped down into the alleyway, Shio struck. His blows were as quick as a snake. He targeted the closest man with a kick to the knee in an attempt to sweep his legs out from under him.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Spoiler: Click to Show/Hide</div><div class="spoiler_body">Perception check<br>At 2015-06-13 07:43:22, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a13 Result: 32 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76830)<br><br>Leg Attack attack<br>At 2015-06-13 07:47:29, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 31 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76832)<br>Confirmation Roll<br>At 2015-06-13 07:48:13, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 31 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76833)<br><br><br>Damage Rolls = NOTE: ALL DAMAGE IS NON-LETHAL<br>Leg Attack– At 2015-06-13 07:54:45, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 2d8a10 Result: 18 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76842)<br></div></div><br>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheGlyphstone</strong> on <strong>14-06-2015, 00:12:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://news.xbox.com/~/media/images/media%20assets/xbox%20one%20games/dragon%20age%20inquisition/20141121%20classes/da-02-dwarf-male-warrior.png)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Dolgrin<br><strong>HP</strong> 44/44&nbsp; <strong>Init</strong> +8<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong>12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 17 / <strong>CMD</strong> 20 (24 against trip/bull rush attacks)<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +4 / <strong>Will</strong> +8<br><strong>Perception</strong> +13 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +13<br><br><strong>"Aye, now, what's this about? Looks to me like you boys picked the wrong crew to be messing with - your luck's run out and that's for certain tonight."</strong><br><br>Dolgrin had chosen to stay behind on the ship when the others went out drinking - for various reasons, he preferred to do his prayers and spiritual ministrations in private, and the dock had given him a rare opportunity to do so completely undisturbed. But the captain and other Centurions should have been back by now, so leaving the ship in the hands of the watch officer, he suited up and headed out to find them.<br><br>Along the way, he spotted Shio, one of the missing Centurions, heading in the same direction for what he assumed was the same reason, but as they spotted the rest of the group advancing towards them with a mob of ruffians between the pair and their friends, Dolgrin was suddenly quite glad he had prayed before setting out. Shio immediately ducked into a shadowed nook and sprung out at the ambushers, while Dolgrin brandished his battleaxe with a hearty magical incantation.<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">Casting Divine Favor (+2 luck to Attack/Damage), and activating my Judgement (Protection, +2 Profane to AC).<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>14-06-2015, 00:19:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When the arrows began to rain, Elana danced up on the balls of her feet, ready to dart to the right or the left.&nbsp; The eflmaid's limberness and mirror images helped her get through the first volley.&nbsp; She grinned when the oracle brought his tower shield in line.&nbsp; "Thank you, Okibura-sama," she hissed, falling into formation behind it.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;And again I didn't bring the right spell for the day,” the elfmaid whispered as she peered into the night.&nbsp; Even her elfsight was having issues with the murk in places—places the archers were hiding!&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For a moment, she prepared to hasten them all.&nbsp; Then, noting allies coming, she decided to wait and see if they'd form up, and could benefit from the spell as well.&nbsp; Instead, Elana sank further behind the tower shield and prepared her mind to reach beyond the stars to call aid from heaven itself.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Active Spells</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mage Armor<br>Mirror Image (+2 images)&nbsp; <br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; <br>At 2015-06-13 17:18:14, Elana Dane (uid: 16) rolls: 1d20a2 Result: 19[/url<br>&nbsp;(https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76904)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>18-06-2015, 01:27:31</strong>
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				The thugs the crew of the <em>Emerald Wind</em> were fighting were not simple thugs, as they faced the battle formation without a hint of fear in their eyes.&nbsp; &nbsp;Instead there were only anger and determination, as one would expect to see in the veterans of the Imperial Navy and Legion.&nbsp; &nbsp;War cries echoed in the narrow dank and foul alleyways.&nbsp; &nbsp;These cries turned into cries of surprise and pain as a shape out of the darkness hit the flanks of the group with a force and power that was near palatable to taste by the&nbsp; the crew of the <em>Wind</em>.<br><br>While the crew in formation could not get a good look upon Shio as he attacked, he was there and threw himself into the fray with a wild yet disciplined approach.&nbsp; &nbsp;He had used the shadows of the alleyway to his best advantage and he came upon the flanks of the enemy.&nbsp; &nbsp;He focused his attack to be something painful and disabling yet not lethal.&nbsp; &nbsp;His kick went out against the right most archer was of a force that could crack stone, and the sound of shattering and breaking bone was clear in the air over the war cries.<br><br>Shio was not the only person coming at the enemy from the flanks.&nbsp; &nbsp;From the crossroads behind the battle came the war priest Dolgrin.&nbsp; &nbsp;His gravely voice was also clear among the battle din as he cried out to his faith in that language that only he could understand.&nbsp; He felt the blessing of his faith rewarded and settle over him as he advanced.&nbsp; &nbsp; Due to Shio's surprise, the group of enemies shifted, and two of the rear members moved to engage.&nbsp; &nbsp;One came into contact with both Shio and Dolgrin, and their attacks were turned aside at the last moment, by a parry on Dolgrin's part or a last minute move o Shio's feeling nothing but the wind of the missed sword strike.<br><br>The one man with the shattered let did his best to fit his bow from a seated position, but it was clear that pain was overcoming him as a arrow feel from shaking fingers.&nbsp; &nbsp;The other archer fired and again Okibura's tower shied defected the arrow.&nbsp; &nbsp; Marcus moved from the cover and launched his own arrow and took the standing archer.&nbsp; &nbsp;The man staggered, but the wound was not fatal.&nbsp; &nbsp;The two groups surged ahead, and now the battle was truly joined. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>18-06-2015, 03:39:03</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Shio<br><strong>HP</strong> 68/68 / <strong>Init</strong> +5<br><strong>AC</strong> 22 / <strong>Touch</strong> 21 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 17 / <strong>CMD</strong> 27 (29 against trip attacks)<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +11 / <strong>Will</strong> +7<br><strong>Perception</strong> +13 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +13<br><br><br>When his initial target collapsed with a broken leg, Shio gave him a swift kick to the midsection with the intent to render him breathless. The act of kicking the man allowed him to duck out of the way of a man who had moved back from the other group to attack him. When the man drew an arrow and fumbled it in an attempt to shoot him, Shio growled out, “Shouldn’t you be playing dead by now?”<br><br>That said, Shio drove a large fist into the man’s face allowing the momentum to carry him into a spinning heel kick into the swordman’s chest even as the other leg lashed out for a kneecap intent on driving him to the ground. Using the backward momentum from his strikes, Shio did a wonderfully executed uppercut that exploded into flame upon contact.<br><br>Landing, he kicked the man in the small ribs to keep him from getting his breath and his bearings. Shio’s hands glowed with incandescent flames that didn’t burn his bracers as he looked to assist Dolgrin.<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>Vicious Stomp AoO [Enemy is -4 to AC against Melee attacks because he’s prone]<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2015-06-17 20:05:14, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 31 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77005)<br>Confimation Roll<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2015-06-17 20:05:27, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 24 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77006)<br><br>Damage Roll [Assuming that it’s a critical hit] – Non-lethal Damage<br>At 2015-06-17 20:12:39, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 2d8a10 Result: 19 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77016)<br><br>AoO because the thug tried a ranged attack within 5 feet of me<br>At 2015-06-17 20:07:05, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 27 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77011)<br><br>Damage Roll<br>At 2015-06-17 20:12:57, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d8a5 Result: 12 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77017)<br><br>Heel Kick<br>At 2015-06-17 19:40:10, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 26 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=76996)<br><br>Leg Sweep (Style Strike as part of the flurry action)<br>At 2015-06-17 19:43:12, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 29 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77002)<br><br>Free Trip attempt if the Leg Sweep connects<br>At 2015-06-17 20:31:09, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a11 Result: 28 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77025) +2 from Improved Trip = 30 (Forgot to add it in when I rolled)<br><br>Uppercut<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2015-06-17 19:43:44, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d20a6 Result: 21 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77004)<br><br><br>Damage Rolls all Unarmed Strike damage is Nonlethal<br>Heel kick with flaming property<br>At 2015-06-17 20:26:33, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d8a5 Result: 12 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77020)<br>At 2015-06-17 20:36:03, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d6 Result: 4 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77037)<br><br>Leg Sweep with flaming property<br>At 2015-06-17 20:26:45, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d8a5 Result: 9 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77021)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At 2015-06-17 20:36:11, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d6 Result: 4 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77038)<br><br>Uppercut with Flaming Property<br>At 2015-06-17 20:27:04, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d8a5 Result: 11 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77023)<br>At 2015-06-17 20:36:21, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d6 Result: 5 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77039)<br><br>Vicious Stomp Damage with Flaming Property<br>At 2015-06-17 20:35:11, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d8a5 Result: 13 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77036)<br>At 2015-06-17 20:37:50, Pockets (uid: 11170) rolls: 1d6 Result: 6 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77040)<br><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Ghostwheel</strong> on <strong>18-06-2015, 21:49:30</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://static.zerochan.net/Fujiwara.no.Sai.full.1613342.jpg)</div><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Okibura Ness, Half-Elf Oracle</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 46/46 / <strong>Init</strong> +6<br><strong>AC</strong> 27 / <strong>Touch</strong> 12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 26 / <strong>CMD</strong> 17<br><strong>Fort</strong> +10 / <strong>Ref</strong> +10 / <strong>Will</strong> +10<br><strong>Perception</strong> +3 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> -2<br><hr><strong>Spells</strong><br><strong>1st level:</strong> 8/8<br><strong>2nd level:</strong> 7/7<br><strong>3rd level:</strong> 4/4<br><hr><strong>Active Effects:</strong><br></div></div><hr>Okibura walks forward boldly, forsaking the protection that the others grant by their nearness until he is by ten feet from the closest of their assailants. "So, you wish to feel my wrath directly?" he asks, his voice losing any of its melody through the grating stone-like mask, but nevertheless potent in power. "Perhaps you wish to taste a fraction of my power then," he says, eyes flashing with the barest hint of anger from behind the concealing mask. The glow about Marcus fades as he distances himself from the man, and words of divine power ring out in the alley. "Suzaku! Guardian of fire and smoke! I summon you from the East! Lay waste to these who would stand before your might and reduce them to nothing with the power you hold! I call upon you in this hour of need! Let your cry fill the empty waste, and bring the little death to those who would thwart your faithful!"<br><br>From the outstretched hand holding a simple fan, a small bird of flame appears. It looks around for a moment, regal in its appearance before setting its eyes upon the thugs. Opening its maw, it unleashes a soundless cry which bursts forth in strange colors and lights that illuminate the alley in shimmering colors that cause momentary headaches in all those who witness it. Its purpose done, the phoenix gives one last cry before disappearing in a gout of flame.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Moving to AG50 and casting Color Spray (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/c/color-spray) against the four thugs. Their effective HD against the spell are 6 lower for the purpose of this spell.<br><br>Color Spray vs. Will (DC 11 + their normal Will saving throw modifier):<br>Thug 1: [1d20+7] = 14+7 = 21 (http://unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&amp;id=62147&amp;macid=0)<br>Thug 2: [1d20+7] = 17+7 = 24 (http://unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&amp;id=62148&amp;macid=0)<br>Thug 3: [1d20+7] = 2+7 = 9 (http://unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&amp;id=62149&amp;macid=0)<br>Thug 4: [1d20+7] = 10+7 = 17 (http://unseenservant.com/default.asp?do=showone&amp;id=62150&amp;macid=0)</div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheGlyphstone</strong> on <strong>20-06-2015, 13:01:13</strong>
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				<br><div class="floatright">(http://news.xbox.com/~/media/images/media%20assets/xbox%20one%20games/dragon%20age%20inquisition/20141121%20classes/da-02-dwarf-male-warrior.png)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> Dolgrin<br><strong>HP</strong> 44/44&nbsp; <strong>Init</strong> +8<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong>12 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 17 / <strong>CMD</strong> 20 (24 against trip/bull rush attacks)<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +4 / <strong>Will</strong> +8<br><strong>Perception</strong> +13 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +13<br><br><strong>"Bones of the mountain, rise forth and sunder these fallen souls from your soil!"</strong><br><br>Hefting his axe in both hands, Dolgrin bellows his clan battle-cry and charges at the nearest living target.<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">Swift action to change my Judgement to Destruction. Moving/Charging to the nearest target and attacking with my axe.<br>Attack hits AC24 (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77136) (26 if I need to charge to reach the target), dealing &nbsp;17 damage. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=77137)<br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>21-06-2015, 07:11:17</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1<br>Current Active Effects:Martial Flexibility: Deflect Arrows 1 Minute</div></div><br><br><strong>Location:</strong>The City Streets<br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> Marcus Titus, Okibura Ness, Elana Dane.<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br><br>Sai has not served with the crew of the Emerald Wind for long, but has a fairly solid grasp of basic group combat, at the very least enough to know it's best to let the casters take the opening volley. She holds a defensive posture in front of Elena until she see's an opening to close the gap with the enemy. <br>She gets it in the form of Okibura's vibrant magical assault. <br><br>Recognizing the attack as a potent form of disorientation magic Sai takes action. <br>Quickly charging into the ranks of the melee fighters to start breaking the fools who dared challenge her companions.<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Action Breakdown.</div><div class="spoiler_body">Sai holds her action until after Okibura fires off his magic. She then charges Thug number 3 ending in square AH 51, and violently smashes his face in.<br><hr>Roll Result: Sais Charge rolled: 1d20, adding 17 to the total<br>Comment: Right Hand Gauntlet Charge Attack.<br>Result: 5, <br>Total: 22 To hit the thug<br><br>Roll Result: Sais Charge rolled: 1d8, adding 10 to the total<br>Comment: Right Hand Gauntlet Charge Damage.<br>Result: 4, <br>Total: 14 Blunt Damage.<br><br><br><br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>21-06-2015, 14:40:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana grinned fiercly as the row began.&nbsp; She wasn't certain if she'd still need to call upon her friends with allies ariving so close to the archers, but in the confusion of the hurly burly it was hard to find a new plan.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The chestut haired girl intoned words in the draconic tongue--weaving modern parliance with forgotten poetry.&nbsp; Sword in one hand, the other reached out into the magic that flowed between them all and pulled out threads of starlight.&nbsp; These she wove together into a passage.&nbsp; A flick of her blade sent the woven threads scattering into a thousand motes of moonlight that darted across the battlefield and rose beyond the stars in the same moment, callling to the heavens themselves for aid.&nbsp; <br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Active Spells</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mage Armor<br>Mirror Image (+2 images)&nbsp; <br></div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">&nbsp; <br>Round 1 Action: Initiate the casting of Summon Monster III to call forth d4+1 celestial fire beetles.&nbsp; <br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>27-06-2015, 04:18:08</strong>
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				Shio was the first to act and he acted with such speed that it bordered on the supernatural.&nbsp; &nbsp; His two quick and savage blows put the injured archer down and he crumbled to the alleyway, unmoving and no longer a threat to the crew.&nbsp; &nbsp; He then turned and with his fists encased in flames, stuck the man with a solid blow, and as he did do, his armor started to catch on fire, causing the thug to panic, dropping hi weapon and using gloved hands in an attempt to slap out the flames.<br><br>This left the man at the mercy of Dolgrin.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was the thugs unfortunate fate that the Dwarven inquisitor had to mercy, not in this scenario with the attackers using lethal force against his shipmates.&nbsp; &nbsp; Dolgrin battle cry reverberated within the confines of the alleyway.&nbsp; &nbsp;It was still echoing as his battle axe came down on the vulnerable thug, near cutting him in two from his skull to the center of his chest.&nbsp; &nbsp;Blood sprayed out from the vicious strike and splattered all over Dolgrin.&nbsp; &nbsp; <br><br>The sight of the Dolgrin, the sheer menace in his eyes and the blood dripping from his armored form was enough to unnerve the remaining in the alleyway.&nbsp; This meant they were not focusing upon defense.&nbsp; This was how Okibura manged to catch one off guard ad&nbsp; his magic hit the full force, making him see nothing but bright lights, and also making&nbsp; him a prime target.&nbsp; &nbsp; Two arrows sink into his chest up to near their fletching.&nbsp; &nbsp;This was immediately by Sai's vicious attack.&nbsp; &nbsp;She might look tiny, but there is a solid mass behind her.&nbsp; &nbsp;With her own considerable strength and power, as well as the momentum of her charge, it was no wonder why there was the sound of cracking bone on the stunned thug as Sai's fist connected with the left side of his face.&nbsp; &nbsp;The thug dropped to the alleyway as if it did not have a solid bone in his body.<br><br>These actions bought time for Elana to work her battle magic.&nbsp; &nbsp; Her cast out the arcane words as her hands gestured, and small circles of black voids appeared, and four flaming insect like creatures.&nbsp; &nbsp;They made no noise save the clicking of their feet upon the alleyway as they advanced.&nbsp; &nbsp; The man, the only one left of the group standing or alive, tossed his weapon down and cried out in a panicked, shrill like voice.&nbsp; <strong>"I yield!&nbsp; I yield!&nbsp; &nbsp;I want to live, so I surrender!"</strong> 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>28-06-2015, 07:51:34</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1<br>Current Active Effects:Martial Flexibility: Deflect Arrows 1 Minute</div></div><br><br><strong>Location:</strong>The City Streets<br><br><strong>Tag:</strong>The crew, The Street Thug.<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr>After the near simultaneous dispatch of his associates. the last man standing threw down his sword and surrendered. Pitiful, even if it was the wise thing to do.<br><br>&nbsp;Sai moved quickly to restrain the now unarmed man. Stepping swiftly behind him and snapping both wrists behind his back. Before turning to look to Marcus and nodding curtly. <br>"Orders, Sir?"<br><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Action Breakdown</div><div class="spoiler_body">Said will move to the thug who yielded and preform a grapple on him, and then if necessary she will pin and tie him up with one of the chains she keeps wrapped around her body. or simply execute him if given the order.<br><br>Roll Result: Sai Grappling rolled: 1d20, adding 12 to the total<br>Comment: <br>Result: 20, <br>Total: 32 against the thugs cmd if he resists.<br><br><br></div></div>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Muse</strong> on <strong>01-07-2015, 15:56:58</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/12/%5ED6F804FDD53294B20C8DF20D4A07357975F8DBD94D5B03B795%5Epimgpsh_fullsize_distr.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Elana Dane<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> General<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> <br><br><hr><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Elana's heavenly fireflies circled the surendered man menacingly 'til he was manacled.&nbsp; Then the elfmaid thanked them for coming and sent them home.&nbsp; <br><br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She waved to the newcomers and called out, "Good timing, Dolgrin, Shio.&nbsp; Good timing.&nbsp; I'm greatful to see you both."&nbsp; 
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pockets</strong> on <strong>02-07-2015, 14:06:45</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Shio<br><strong>HP</strong> 68/68 / <strong>Init</strong> +5<br><strong>AC</strong> 22 / <strong>Touch</strong> 21 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 17 / <strong>CMD</strong> 27 (29 against trip attacks)<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +11 / <strong>Will</strong> +7<br><strong>Perception</strong> +13 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +13<br><br>Shio bent down to disarm the archer he had rendered unconscious before coming up to Sai with a pair of manacles in hand. “There are no need for orders. He attacked members of the Legion and a member of the ruling body. He is under arrest for Treason and attempted murder. We are neither judge nor executioner.”<br><br>Applying the manacles, he told the man, “Kneel with your legs crossed behind and under you. Fail to comply will result in pain.”<br><br>“Sai, we’ll need to make use of your chains. We have a couple others here who will need to be restrained. We can take them to the local Legion outpost to be processed and tried.” said Shio quietly, “Besides it’s bad enough that we’re leaving a couple corpses for them to clean up, we should give them someone to deal with to make up for the cleaning and paperwork, yes?”<br><br>He moved to all of the bodies that weren’t obviously dead and placed two fingers to their noses to check for breathing. Realizing that they had been knocked out by the spell, he motioned Sai over as he disarmed them<br><br>Looking up at Marcus he said, “Orders pertaining to their belongings, Sir? If they’re lucky they’ll spend the rest of their lives as slaves in a rock quarry somewhere, they won’t be needing any of their equipment.”<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BlackStone</strong> on <strong>06-07-2015, 05:36:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/qTh1MQy.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Marcus Titus<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Common Room, <em>The Lady's Blessing</em><br><br><strong>Tag:</strong> All<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong> None (PG rating).<br><br><hr><br>Marcus put up his bow and moved to examine a few of the thugs that were either put down or were being restrained.&nbsp; &nbsp;He grunted a bit and went towards the one that Shio had put down and broke his leg.&nbsp; &nbsp; The man was moaning and he put his boot down on the broken leg, out his bow across his own thigh, and leaned in.&nbsp; &nbsp;As soon as he did so, the man screamed out a high pitched scream, something that did not seem possible within the thugs vocal range.&nbsp; &nbsp;He kept this up for more than a few heart beats before he removed his weight.<br><br><strong>"Search them, I doubt anything will be of use.&nbsp; &nbsp;Any coin we find will be held in trust for any surviving family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now..."</strong>&nbsp; Once more Marcus put his weight down on his foot and the man screamed that high pitched scream again.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus held it down for a heart beat or two longer than he did before.&nbsp; &nbsp;He let up and his voice was full of cold fury and menace.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"If you get to walk ever again is up to you.&nbsp; &nbsp;I hear invalids do not last long in the mines.&nbsp; &nbsp;Tell me everything."</strong> <br><br>Marcus pressed again, but not to the extent that he did before, merely enough to drive his point home.&nbsp; &nbsp;The thug did not waste time, and the smell if human waste was strong in the air as the man voided his bowels and bladder from both fright and the pain.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Craetes...Craetes was behind it.&nbsp; &nbsp;Said he is tried of Catlin whores taking up positions in the military meant for their betters.&nbsp; &nbsp;Figured loosing some of her crew before a mission was a good way to do it."</strong><br><br>The man did not say much else as he passed out from the shock.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marcus grunted and turned to the crew.&nbsp; &nbsp;<strong>"Stay close and we press on to the <em>Wind</em>.&nbsp; &nbsp;They had more than this scum attacking us, and we are far too exposed out here.&nbsp; &nbsp;Restrain who needs it and then get ready to form up again and move out."</strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: The World of Star Dancer, Voyages of the Emerald Wind: Act 1</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Sorrow Singer</strong> on <strong>21-07-2015, 06:55:47</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c190/godspie996/sample-04bdfeae5d005779245729dabda98c25_1.jpg)</div><br><strong>Name:</strong> <div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header"> Sai, Corrupted Human Brawler</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>HP</strong> 49/49 / <strong>Init</strong> +4<br><strong>AC</strong> 19 / <strong>Touch</strong> 13 / <strong>Flat-Footed</strong> 16 / <strong>CMD</strong> 23<br><strong>Fort</strong> +8 / <strong>Ref</strong> +6 / <strong>Will</strong> +6<br><strong>Perception</strong> +10 / <strong>Sense Motive</strong> +1<br>Current Active Effects:Martial Flexibility: Deflect Arrows 1 Minute</div></div><br><br><strong>Location:</strong>The City Streets<br><br><strong>Tag:</strong>The crew, The Street Thugs.<br><br><strong>Warning:</strong><br><br><hr><br>"Yes, sir."<br>Sai nodded respectfully when Shio finished speaking, she wasted no time in restraining the survivors as instructed. Careful not to aggravate existing injuries or cause new ones as she went about the task quickly and with a familiar ease. <br>Sai thought the task wasteful, she knew from experience not a man among these would survive longer than a month in the mines, if they survived their wounds at all. But she made no attempt to understand the political reasons for preserving their lives, If she needed to know, Sai had little doubt the others would explain it. <br><br>When she was done with the simple task Sai returned to Marcus to await further orders. Eyes still pealed for any further attack as the group began to make their way once more towards the Emerald Wind.
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