Nihasa's Logs: Die Sapphire Woman

[Ebiris]

[15:50] <Ebiris> Nihasa spends most of her day asking around about numerous subjects, although for the most part she's given short shrift by those she accosts. For one particular line of enquiry, however, when asking a grocer about the attacks on the brothels... "I don't know myself - I don't need to pay money for that stuff, if you get my meaning," the spiky haired young man replies with a suggestive look,
[15:50] <Ebiris> "But there's this girl, started showing recently near sundown over by that alley, just as I'm closing up shop. I've seen her talking to guys, takin' 'em back into the alleyway. Always wears a hood to cover her face, but once it slipped and I caught a glimpse," he shivers, "Somebody cut her up good, and she wasn't quick about getting magical healing. Put two and two together, I think she'll know more about what you're after."
[15:53] * Nihasa heads away from the grocer, ducking into a back alley for privacy as she shifts into her Etheral form and heads to the alley, waiting for her target to show herself..
[15:58] <Ebiris> The world shifts into subdued grayscale to Nihasa's vision as she enters the ethereal plane, unable to see farther than sixty feet in any direction before all detail is lost in the wispy fog of this transitive plane between realities. A few hours pass waiting like this before a figure enters her field of view.
[15:58] <Ebiris> Likely a human, by her proportions, she wears an odd swirl of fabrics that draw attention to her figure and display her goosepimple covered cleavage and one of her legs all the way up to the hip, while a thin but large hood falls over her forward leaning face. Coupled with a scarf, it leaves her face a mystery while still displaying plenty of her attributes for those who might be interested.
[16:00] * Nihasa locks her attention on the woman but stays as she is, waiting to see whoever she is here to meet.
[16:04] <Ebiris> She positions herself at the edge of the winding alleyway looking out onto the main street, occasionally cooing out a greeting or invitation to solitary men passing by. It takes about twenty minutes before this bears fruit and a nervous looking human male approaches her...
[16:06] * Nihasa continues to wait, wanting to see where this goes..
[16:09] <Ebiris> There's a brief whispered conversation between the two, the prostitute seeming to put him at ease with her calming words before she leads him deeper down the shadowed alley, past one of the turns to get just out of sight of the main street. He hands over a few silver coins which she slips into a pouch hidden within the swirls of cloth she wears.
[16:09] <Ebiris> Kneeling down, she presses him against the wall and loosens his pants, before she lowers the scarf over her mouth and leans into his exposed manhood. The large hood obscures exactly what is occuring from view, but the wet sucking and slurping noises emanating from the pair are more than familiar to a succubus' ears.
[16:11] * Nihasa comes out of the etheral plane, but stays in the shadows for a few moments, letting the man get what he paid for. No need to take away the woman's livelihood with a scare, is there?
[16:12] <Ebiris> OOC: hide check
[16:12] <Nihasa> roll d20+5
[16:12] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+5 and gets 9." [d20=4]
[16:13] <Ebiris> roll 1d20-2
[16:13] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20-2 and gets 1." [1d20=3]
[16:13] <Ebiris> OOC: are you deeper inside the alley or between them and the street?
[16:14] <Nihasa> OOC: Between them and the street.
[16:16] <Ebiris> A few minutes of this pass before the man stiffens and clasps his hands on the whore's head, hips jerking spastically for a few seconds before he sags back against the wall and relaxes. The woman pats his hip genially and fixes his pants before replacing the scarf over her face and standing up. "There, isn't that better?" she asks kindly as her customer manages a nod before turning to leave.
[16:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[16:17] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[16:17] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{7}
[16:18] <Ebiris> He doesn't seem to notice Inuga in the shadows as he departs, while the prostitute spends a moment tidying herself up.
[16:18] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[16:18] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{23}
[16:19] <Ebiris> Half-turning back towards the alley's entrance, she stops while facing Nihasa's direction. "Enjoy the show?" she asks with a hint of acid below her pleasingly modulated voice. "You could do a lot more than just watch, if you've got the coin..."
[16:21] * Nihasa smirks as she approaches the woman, stepping *extremely* close to her.
[16:21] <Nihasa> "Oh, I quite enjoyed the show, I may just take you up on that offer.."
[16:23] <Ebiris> "What's your pleasure, then?" she asks, her face easily hidden by her hood thanks to being half a foot shorter than Nihasa. "I charge extra for women, but I promise you it'll be worth it."
[16:26] <Nihasa> "Mmmm.. I'll be the judge of that, I think.. Your 'extra' charge isn't a concern, either. I'm exactly.. Unskilled myself. However, I do prefer my indulgences done only in the presence of approved audiences. Perhaps we could take this to a place a bit more private?"
[16:28] <Nihasa> I'm not exactly*
[16:29] <Ebiris> OOC: make a diplomacy check
[16:29] <Nihasa> roll d20+17
[16:29] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+17 --> [ 1d20=1 ]{18}
[16:30] <Ebiris> "Mmmm... I don't think so, dearie," the harlot shakes her head in a swish of fabric. "This is a nice spot, I wouldn't want someone poaching it while I was gone."
[16:31] * Nihasa purrs in her throat as she wraps her arms around the woman's hips and presses against her.
[16:32] <Nihasa> "Ahh, now that I can understand.. I'm sure we could come to an agreement over your possible losses.."
[16:36] <Ebiris> "You're a forward one, aren't you?" she replies cooly, trying to shift back out of Nihasa's embrace. "But if you want privacy, wouldn't you be better off going to a house of ill repute instead of picking up a lady of the night off the street?"
[16:37] * Nihasa allows the woman to shift, but keeps her hold firmly, leaning in and nuzzling into the woman's neck, speaking in a low voice.
[16:39] <Nihasa> "Perhaps, but from what I hear of rumors lately, the houses in this city are becoming rather unsafe.. And, while a pampered pet in the houses can be entertaining, I rather enjoy the spunk of a stray a bit more."
[16:42] <Ebiris> "Then what's wrong with having a little fun in the open air?" the object of Nihasa's affection reasons. "Worried about the cold?" she slides her bare leg against the succubus' thigh as she concludes in a breathy whisper, "I'll keep you warm."
[16:44] <Nihasa> "I'm sure you will, but again, concerns of safety raise themselves.. Whatever would we do if someone with ill intent were to happen upon us when we were engaged? I promise to make this evening *very* lucrative for you, in more way than one..."
[16:47] <Ebiris> "Hmm... alright. Lets see the colour of your money first, though?" she asks, holding up a hand in the scant place between the two and rubbing her thumb and forefinger together.
[16:48] * Nihasa chuckles and leans back a little bit, reaching into her pouch and fishing out a single gold coin.
[16:49] <Nihasa> "My coin is much like my tastes.. Of the best tastes.."
[16:50] <Ebiris> OOC: strike last two lines
[16:55] <Nihasa> "Hmm.. The offer I am.. considering right now is of a larger scale than I've made clear so far. I'm not speaking only in terms of money, though there will be plenty of that."
[16:59] <Ebiris> "I keep hearing words, when what I really want to hear is jink jink," she rubs her fingers together again, her tone betraying some irritation.
[17:01] <Nihasa> "Information, I'm sure you've found, is often worth more coin than first thought, woman. Listen close.. I have personal ties to some of the nobility in this city. I'm looking for, shall we say, a more personal touch for the duration of my stay.. Only a fool would carry such an amount on them in any city."
[17:02] <Ebiris> OOC: bluff check
[17:02] <Nihasa> roll d20+17
[17:02] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+17 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{35}
[17:06] <Ebiris> "Ah, slummin' it, eh?" her tone briefly becomes scornful, though she does drop her gesturing hand. "I think you'd best be looking elsewhere, princess. I'm not what you're looking for, trust me on this one."
[17:11] <Nihasa> "I think I'm qualified enough to make that judgement. And as for slumming it, not quite.. I may have ties to nobility now, but who's to say it was always so? If my gut feeling plays true, and they've led me to being hand in hand with nobility already, I may just be looking at exactly what I want. Either way, for you it would still be worth while. You'll be paid far more money than you could make *here,* at the least, and play with the rich.
[17:16] <Nihasa> "And playing with the rich often leads to many more wonderful opportunities.. And if nothing else, you get to indulge in being surrounded by lavishness for a few weeks. Not a bad working vacation, eh? And through it all, the only thing you have to do is let me enjoy *you.*"
[17:23] <Ebiris> "Just don't know how to take no for an answer, do you?" she sighs, before stepping back and pulling off her hood then lowering the scarf over her nose and mouth. Her left eye is a milky white, the dusky skin of her face giving way to a wide swath of jagged pale scar tissue that covers most of her cheek and up around her skull.
[17:23] <Ebiris> Wavy curls of chocolate brown hair trail from her head except where they meet scar tissue, leaving her with a large bald patch on her left side, where her ear has become little more than a ragged hole. "Still like what you see, eh?" she asks with a coquettish smile, though the look in her sighted eye burns with billeous contempt.
[17:25] * Nihasa simply raises an eyebrow, having seen -far- worse in the Abyss..
[17:25] <Nihasa> "And how did this happen?"
[17:27] <Ebiris> "None of your business," she replies in a surly tone, though her expression does soften at Nihasa's calm reaction. "But I think now you see why I'm not an proper housepet."
[17:34] <Nihasa> "Hmm.. Well, I wouldn't go that far just yet.. My ties are close, and can have deep pockets.. And both of those mean the chance for powerful magic.. However, such could be expensive and would require me to call in favors.. Though not enough to cause me undue trouble.. This would, of course, call for a rather longer term commitment on your part than I orginally considered.. One must get a return on their investment, no?"
[17:35] <Ebiris> "Why go to so much trouble when there's plenty of fair skinned whores to go around?" she asks suspiciously. "I've never seen you before, why're you so interested in me?"
[17:38] <Nihasa> "Hmm.. Well, to be honest, it's a matter of convience. I *could* go somewhere else for what I want, and do it for far cheaper.. However.. I think you have potential.. As I said, I wasn't always close to nobility.. The favors one accumulates in trade for 'descrete' favors in bed can prove to have powerful holds. This case is much like finding a child.."
[17:40] <Nihasa> "It is, by far, to teach a child than it is to teach an adult. You, my dear, have lost near to everything you had.. This makes you far easier to take under wing than a woman working in a house. That woman, while perhaps not happy, is secure. She won't like change, and won't be open to it. You, however, can become more than just a pet to me. You have the potential to be open to learning enough in order to become more of a partner.."
[17:41] <Nihasa> "The favors I would have to call in would be paid back in full, and easy to gain again. A few rolls in the sheets for me would put me right back to where I am now in their favors. But, alas, I am only one woman, and I need another's help."
[17:42] <Ebiris> "I'm no lost waif, I don't need charity," the courtesan replies as she replaces her attire. "But if you want me to service you and you're willing to pay that much, I don't mind taking advantage of it."
[17:42] * Nihasa chuckles again.
[17:44] <Nihasa> "As I said, it's not charity. It would be an investment. I help you, you help me. It just so happens that my help would put you in the bed of a noble, and give me another route to their favors. And would do much the same for you.. Having the ability to call upon that level of backing sounds enticing, does it not?"
[17:46] <Nihasa> "But, we can speak of these things later.. For now, we are agreed upon your employment, then? We shall discuss exact amounts at the house. For now, let us be off. And I would like to know the name of my new employee.."
[17:48] <Ebiris> "Elanee," she replies curtly. "And yours?"
[17:48] <Nihasa> "Nihasa. But only in private Elanee."
[17:48] * Nihasa turns and heads towards the mansion.
[17:49] <Nihasa> "And, for a taste of the kind of power the favors that women such as you and I can incur..
[17:50] * Nihasa smirks at Elanee and locks eyes with her, shifting back into her cultist form.
[17:51] <Ebiris> "Why only in private?" she asks curiously as she slinks behind Nihasa while heading up the cobbled streets towards the sloping hill Kitami's estate rests upon. "Oh," she nods briefly at Nihasa changes shape. "It's like that."
[17:51] <Nihasa> "Magic can do many wonderful things, can they not? Consider my offer carefully, dear. Now, come. We have people to meet.."
[17:56] <Ebiris> OOC: paused for a bit in case anything funky happens at the mansion before you get there
[19:00] <Ebiris> Elanee is silent as she follows Nihasa through Dharport before they finally approach the gates to Kitami's manor, a sleepy looking guard standing just inside them.
[19:01] * Nihasa approaches the guard.
[19:01] <Nihasa> "Is Kitami here?"
[19:02] <Ebiris> He looks up a bit blearily before stiffening. "Yes, Lady Inara, your sister has been home all day," he answers as he opens the gate inwards for the duo.
[19:03] * Nihasa nods and gives the guard not another glance as she leads Elanee into the mansion, sending a mental call out for Inuga as she enters.
[19:04] <Ebiris> Elanee keeps her face hidden as she looks about her surroundings while following Nihasa inside. From inside the library, Inuga can hear Nihasa's mental calling as she also hears the front door being opened.
[19:04] * Inuga responds telepathically: 'Ah, Nihasa? It would some from Kitami's correspondence that you are one Saeki Inara, my younger sister. Also, we must do something about the bodies in the basement before the smell creeps up through the floor.'
[19:06] * Nihasa responds: 'So that's what it was. The guard at the gate called me that.. Well, good to know. As for the bodies, if we can't figure a descrete way to deal with them, we can just call a Vrock and let it consume them.. More importantly, I have a new toy! Though she needs some fixing up as it were..'
[19:07] <Inuga> 'Oh? In what way?'
[19:08] <Ebiris> Entering the mansion, Nihasa sees a petite girl in a black dress and frilly apron with short black hair which hangs limply over half her face just coming down the stairs. "Oh, Lady Inara. If you're looking for the Mistress, she's in the library," she greets meekly.
[19:09] <Nihasa> "Ah, thank you. Do bring some refreshments to the library."
[19:09] * Nihasa motions Elanee to follow her and heads to the library.
[19:10] <Nihasa> 'She seems to have been assaulted in a rather permanent manner. I believe it was done by our bearded friends, and she knows about them. If not, she has nothing, and we can build her up into whatever kind of pet we wish.'
[19:11] <Inuga> 'Bring her in, then, and we'll see what she knows.'
[19:11] <Ebiris> "Yes, m'lady," the maid replies in a weak voice as she heads down the hallway deeper into the mansion. Elanee just snorts softly as she follows. As they enter the library, Inuga sees Nihasa wearing the form of the slight blonde girl from last night, followed by a dark skinned woman wearing an oddly revealing garb that shows off most of her chest and one of her legs, while all but entirely concealing her face.
[19:12] * Nihasa strides over to Inuga and embraces her warmly.
[19:12] * Inuga smiles at Nihasa's return and returns the embrace. "Ah, my dear sister. You're well this evening, I hope?"
[19:13] <Nihasa> "Very well, sister. Kitami, this is Elanee. She's going to be keeping me company for my stay. Elanee, introduce yourself."
[19:14] * Nihasa smiles encouragingly at Elanee.
[19:14] * Inuga reaches out to listen in on the whore's thoughts as she speaks. (OOC: DT, DC 22).
[19:15] * Nihasa similarly, does so as well.. (OOC: DC 22)
[19:15] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6 Inuga
[19:15] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 Inuga --> [ 1d20=12 ]{18}
[19:15] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6 Nihasa
[19:15] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 Nihasa --> [ 1d20=5 ]{11}
[19:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+2
[19:16] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{7}
[19:18] <Ebiris> Elanee is currently puzzling over the name 'Kitami'. She's sure she's heard it before but can't place it - the thought nags enough to distract her, however. "It's a pleasure, my lady," she greets Inuga with a curtsey which almost shows off her groin, the wrap of fabric she wears only barely preserving any modesty.
[19:20] <Inuga> "Likewise, I'm sure," Inuga says. Nothing in her tone suggests any kind of disapproval about the girl's manner of dress or the profession she clearly uses it for.
[19:23] <Nihasa> "I'm considering Elanee for a more permanent employment, depending on how things go during my stay. I think she's got a lot of potential to be of help to me.. Though, she does need a bit of help herself.."
[19:24] <Inuga> "What manner of help?" Inuga inquires, leading the conversation towards its logical conclusion.
[19:24] * Nihasa sends to Inuga: 'She was scarred pretty bad, but from what I could tell, she was originally fairly pretty. If we could get her fixed up, at the very least, we could use her as a plant.'
[19:25] <Nihasa> "Well, that's.. She's a touch sensitive about it. For good reason. Elanee?"
[19:25] <Inuga> 'She would certainly be very grateful, yes,' Inuga sends in response.
[19:27] * Nihasa sends to Inuga: 'Indeed. She could be our first true devout here, if all goes well. If nothing else, we could send her out as bait for the Glasya's cult. A rumor here, a rumor there, I'm sure they'd lock onto her easily enough. She also has potential to be placed in another noble's household..'
[19:27] <Ebiris> Elanee takes the hint and pulls back her hood before dropping her scarf, thinking that this is where the nice noble lady freaks out. She is indeed pretty in some respects - full pouty lips below a pert nose surrounded by high cheekbones. Her right eye is dark and soulful, while the left is a rheumy white orb of blankness.
[19:27] <Ebiris> Her chocolate brown hair looks a bit unkempt but otherwise nice except where it gives way to the pale scar tissue that dominates the left side of her head, only a lumpy mass of flesh where her ear should be. Her expression is entirely blank, not wanting to give them the satisfaction of seeing her ashamed.
[19:29] * Inuga pauses a moment to take this in. "Oh, my poor child," she satrts, but there's nothing of pity in her voice--it's more calculated cold anger at whatever criminal is responsible for this affront to humanity. "What monster did this to you?"
[19:34] <Ebiris> "Hmph. Monster is right, it wasn't anything human," she snorts, feeling some relief that they aren't reacting with horror or mockery. "Had the same shape as a man, but covered - absolutely covered - in dangling jagged chains that seemed alive, like snakes," she shudders briefly. "Heard someone call it a Chain Devil, and that's as good a name as any."
[19:36] <Inuga> "Ghastly," Inuga breathes. She spares "Saeki" a glance: "Can you imagine such a creature loose in our city?" She turns back to Elanee. "Where did this happen, dear?"
[19:36] * Nihasa saunters over to Elanee and hugs her from behind, resting her chin on her shoulder, but smirking slightly at Inuga.
[19:37] <Nihasa> 'Ah, so she is a trove of information as I suspected.. She'll certainly be a pleasant toy.'
[19:39] <Ebiris> "The Moonlit Maiden. I used to be one of the best girls there," Elanee explains with a hint of pained pride. She starts thinking about other beasts she saw there, but she's sidetracked by Nihasa's hug which causes a flash of irritation. She doesn't resist, however, submitting to the 'affection' with weary resignation. Some people get off on that, she rationalises, even if it seems like a pathetic delusion to her.
[19:40] * Nihasa straightens up, but doesn't fully let go.
[19:41] * Inuga sends to Nihasa: 'She does harbor quite amount of ill-will to those responsible. She could be a useful agent if trained properly. Have you heard anything else about this Moonlit Maiden establishment?' "Dreadful," she says to Elanee. "Well, did no one do anything about this attack? Such a monster loose, and no one alerted the authorities? I ask you, what is this city coming to?"
[19:41] <Nihasa> "Ah, I'd heard about that... That's the rumor that made me hesistant to visit one of the houses.. Heard from a slimey, rat of a man that he threw one of your fellow sisters at the attackers to save himself.. Seems like I made a wise choice.."
[19:43] * Nihasa sends to Inuga: 'Indeed. That was one of the houses that shut down, that I learned of from that scummy little man.. The one who threw the girl to the Bearded Devil to save his own life. He watched her get speared through.'
[19:46] <Ebiris> "Wouldn't surprise me if the guards were bought off - those beasts had all the time they needed from what I saw," Elanee snorts. "Some of the others tried to fight back, I just ran and I still got this," she points at her ruined face, "For my trouble."
[19:46] <Ebiris> At the thought of others fighting back, she has a brief memory of spells being cast and creatures being summoned - creatures that the two succubi easily recognise as Dretches; pathetic fodder demons.
[19:48] * Nihasa eyes Inuga and sends: 'Well, Glasya's cult must be rather well established or backed already. So far they've racked up numerous whore house assults, buying off the guards, summoning no less than three types of demons, and getting away with open magics.. And only rumors to go by..'
[19:48] * Nihasa sighs and moves to stand next to Elanee.
[19:48] <Ebiris> Elanee feels faintly relieved as the hug is ended.
[19:49] <Ebiris> As they talk, the door opens and Albany comes in pushing a food trolley.
[19:49] <Nihasa> "Enough of this.. We have enough time to go over all this later. For now, this is our first meeting, and it should be, at the very least, not gloomy."
[19:50] <Inuga> "Someone in our city's leadership in league with such beasts?" She shakes her head. "These are sad times, indeed." She pauses as Albany wheels in the food. The conversation's not for her ears just yet. She motions to the food trolley and suggests that the traumatized Elanee take what she like.
[19:51] <Nihasa> "So, sister, what do you think of Elanee's plight? Between the two of us, can we pull enough help togeather for her?"
[19:51] <Ebiris> Leaving the trolley laden with teacups, teapot, and a tray of small chocolates, Albany curtseys and departs without a word, closing the door behind her.
[19:51] <Ebiris> Elanee eschews the food, thinking that such fluffy noble fare wouldn't fill her at all.
[19:52] * Inuga considers this. "I'm sure something could be done. Elanee...what is that you would like most?"
[19:53] <Ebiris> Elanee thinks the question is rather stupid. "My skin healed and my eye back," she replies. That sort of magic costs a fortune, though, so this should show just how serious you two are about this whole 'project' in her mind.
[19:55] * Inuga pauses to give this request due consideration. "It's not impossible," she says. She turns to look at Nihasa. "What do you think?"
[19:55] * Nihasa taps a finger along her jaw..
[19:57] <Nihasa> "I told her it might be possible, but you know more of these things than I do.. I know it would cause us both to call in favors, and possibly some debt, but I still think it can be done. I also think it would be a good investment. Elanee has a certain.. Something.. I personally like. I think she would be a helpful addition."
[20:00] * Inuga nods. "Elanee? I don't expect you to believe I'm a philanthropist...but this is *my* city, and I can't have such beasts running loose in the streets. If you would help us be rid of them, you would be compensated with exactly what you desire."
[20:01] * Nihasa leans back in her seat, sipping at some tea, locking her eyes on Elanee, waiting for her reaction..
[20:01] <Ebiris> Elanee thinks Nihasa is pretty stupid, but if she can take advantage of it then so much the better. Then at Inuga's offer any illusions about taking advantage of the duo are swept away. "Are you daft? What do you expect me to do, fuck them to death?" she asks bluntly, thinking that it's probably time to leave.
[20:02] * Nihasa chuckles and lowers her cup.
[20:03] <Nihasa> "Don't overstep your bounds, girl. I told you before that there would be a cost incurred. All of us here know that the night side of this city is fully entertwined with each other. People say things they shouldn't between sheets. We're outsiders in that relm. You're not. You help us, we help you."
[20:04] * Inuga shakes her head. "Information is as useful a coin as gold. We need to know everything you know." She nods in agreement with Nihasa.
[20:05] <Nihasa> "And, as I said before, should you prove as useful as I believe you might, I personally, if not both of us, would be interested in keeping you around. We have connections that can help you, and you have connections that can help us. It's the circle of life, and the moving of pieces on the chessboard."
[20:08] <Ebiris> "You want to play with demons and devils, be my guest," Elanee snorts. "I've had enough of that for one lifetime - think next time I'll only lose an eye?" she points at her sightless orb. You two sound just like Dualla, and look where it got her - spit on a fiend's blade, she thinks.
[20:10] <Inuga> 'If you really wish to keep her, you may need to charm her," Inuga sends to Nihasa. To Elanee, she sighs. "I can't force you to do anything, child, but...remember, next time you go out on the streets with your face covered lest your customers see it, that we can help you."
[20:11] * Nihasa nods to Inuga.
[20:12] <Nihasa> "I personally would rather not have you anywhere near those monsters. You were lucky the first time. All we really want is a way to get any information we can, as safely as we can. We, personally, have no intention of having ourselves in danger. That information can be passed on to other parties to be acted upon. For example.."
[20:15] <Nihasa> "Say that a beautiful, graceful noble *smiles to Inuga* is friends with other noble families. Say one of these families has a young daughter who looks up to this beautiful noble. And this young daughter, who often confides in her older friend for advice, is *very* interested in becoming a Paladin.."
[20:16] <Ebiris> Elanee blinks, wondering just what the hell you're getting at.
[20:17] <Nihasa> "Well, it stands to reason that her noble family has established ties to the church of her choice.. And if information of demons and devils filters into the church.. Why, who would question where it came from or why? All that they would care about is cleansing the city. After all, I highly doubt the church would allow any danger to befall their young up-and-comming Paladin canadiate simply because of rumors of information."
[20:18] <Ebiris> Elanee makes a face, thinking that she did not understand that at all. "Okay, so..." she hesitates a moment, trying to parse Nihasa's lecture a second time and failing utterly. "Come again?" she at last manages.
[20:18] * Nihasa sighs.
[20:20] <Nihasa> "You find the information we need, descretely and without danger. Even just rumors is enough to go on. We pass these rumors through our connections to the various churches, who will protect the source of their information. The monsters get delt with, you've done what we asked, you get what you asked for."
[20:25] <Ebiris> "Right, that makes a bit more sense," Elanee nods. "But how am I going to find information? It's not the sort of thing Johns are likely to drop while getting blown, is it?" Unless said John is about to have the poor harlot gutted by a devil and gets off on the moment of horrified realisation. Which doesn't inspire much confidence.
[20:27] <Inuga> "Other working girls would be likely to talk, wouldn't they? Especially since this is a matter of safety. Listen to the gossip on the streets, and see if this happened to other houses."
[20:27] <Nihasa> "You're smart enough to have made it this far, girl, you're smart enough to find that out. Many of those who visit the houses are theives and information gathers themselves. We can give you some things to make it easier for their tounges to loosen, I think, but we need you to pay attention to what comes out, as well."
[20:30] <Ebiris> "Alright, I suppose so," Elanee concedes. She's not entirely convinced, but it's not really a bad deal from what she can tell. "But I won't be much good to you like this," she sweeps a hand over her face, "So you'll have to get me fixed up, first." And after that if things get hairy, she can always skip out after getting what she wants from the deal.
[20:31] * Nihasa nods.
[20:31] <Nihasa> "Well, Kitami knows more of those details than I.."
[20:31] * Nihasa looks over to Kitami, with a raised eyebrow.
[20:35] * Inuga nods. "I have acquaintences capable of such magic. Give me some time to make inquiries. It will be difficult, and I can't swear the process will be painless, but we will have you healed."
[20:35] * Nihasa nods.
[20:36] <Ebiris> "Alright. Until then?" Elanee asks, wondering if Nihasa will still want her around for personal pleasure or if she's off the hook until they can get her fixed up and turned into a bedroom spy.
[20:37] <Nihasa> "In the mean time, I've been thinking.. You really are beautiful, but it does distract.. Remember that serving girl from before? Albany, I believe? I believe her hair style would suit you.. Lets have her get you cleaned up and into some new clothes. Sister, I trust you don't mind Elanee staying in my room?"
[20:38] <Inuga> "Not at all," Inuga concedes, mentally sending 'Just don't make so much noise that it upsets Arisa. Not yet, at least.'
[20:39] <Ebiris> Elanee represses a sigh, thinking that it's worth putting up with if they're on the level about getting her fixed. Still... "I'll still charge you like normal until you get me fixed up," she warns. "I don't know that you're not just stringing me along, after all."
[20:39] * Nihasa nods her head.
[20:40] <Nihasa> "Take into account, however, that for the time being, you are going to be housed *here.* We're generious.. To a point."
[20:40] <Inuga> 'Need any money for this?' Inuga sends to Nihasa, ready to generate whatever's necessary and make it look like she's taking it from the desk.
[20:41] <Ebiris> "No need for me to impose on your generosity - I have my own home, after all," Elanee returns cooly.
[20:42] <Nihasa> 'Some. Should not be too much, though,' sends to Inuga.
[20:43] <Nihasa> "Of course you do, but I'd rather spend time with you here, when possible. Though, you do have your own life, I know. Still, I plan on having you well-fed and healthy."
[20:43] <Inuga> Well, hopefully Kitami left some real money lying around, if created stuff will vanish.
[20:48] <Ebiris> "Three gold coins and I'm yours for the night," Elanee tells Nihasa with an alluring smile.
[20:54] <Nihasa> "Oh? I do so hope you make it worth it. Kitami will get your money shortly.. In the mean time, shall we find that dear servant, Albany, and get you cleaned up before dinner and the night?"

[Ebiris]

Inuga and Nihasa now join Seraphim Sword

[Ebiris]

[20:30] <Ebiris> Searing agony is what Nihasa knows, as she bleeds out from the infernal wound inflicted by her barbazu assailant and her myriad other injuries sustained while doggedly molesting the slightly built erinyes. But, with a final attack from one of the baatezu, she finds her endurance at its limit, a momentary peaceful oblivion overtaking her as she surrenders to the pain.
[20:30] <Ebiris> It doesn't last long. Half-formed memories paint a picture of torture as she is... remade, into something different. Bones crack, muscles stretch and contract in strange places, her skin is flayed off, disintegrated into nothingness on her bleak journey back to the Abyss.
[20:30] <Ebiris> She feels strange as some measure of consciousness returns, like she's wearing ill-fitting clothing, except it's not her clothes, it's her own skin. There's no chance to fully examine her state, however, as she finds herself enveloped in a pulsing fleshy mass that restricts her movement and vision, only able to see in monochrome darkvision due to the complete absence of light.
[20:33] * Nihasa shakily rises to her feet, stumbling for her new balance and taking in her surroundings.
[20:35] <Ebiris> Nihasa finds that she can't rise to her feet - she's utterly cocooned... or buried, in flesh from head to toe, allowing only the most limited movement. Though there's a lack of reference points, the feeling of gravity at least suggests that she's laying horizontally from whatever 'down' is.
[20:35] * Nihasa reaches out, trying to get through the flesh and to freedom.
[20:36] <Ebiris> OOC: strength check
[20:36] <Nihasa> roll d20+10
[20:36] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+10 and gets 24." [d20=14]
[20:41] <Ebiris> Nihasa finds that her prison parts easily before her, shredding with a pleasingly viscereal tearing and unmistakable sensation of blood running across her claws. Though she feels weak and tired, there's an unmistakable feeling of power in her arms as she parts the walls of skin and sinew that hold her tightly bound, finally allowing a view of her arms...
[20:41] <Ebiris> though instead of flawless pale skin with deceptively ruinous claws, she finds her arms have mutated and twisted, becoming grotesquely long and covered in barbs, and ending in long clawed talons that would be more suited on an eagle's feet than on a succubus. A glint of light becomes visible as she tears through the shuddering and heaving flesh above her, letting her see that her own skin is a sickly azure.
[20:41] <Ebiris> And the smell! With a waft of fresh air coming in it makes all the difference - whether it belongs to her or the walls of meat, she cannot say for sure, but the vile odour seems to be a mix of shit and blood and ash that any dretch or hezrou would be proud to give off.
[20:44] * Nihasa completely moves away from the lump of flesh that once contained her, holding off the burning need to take stock of her changes in favor of figuring out just where she is..
[20:47] <Ebiris> Further clawing allows Nihasa to finally free herself, seeing the golden-red sky of Shendilvari's perpetual sunset above as she heaves herself out of the ground... dirt and grass and trees surround her on the surface, a deceptively natural scene in comparison to the vileness just below the surface that she just crawled from.
[20:47] <Ebiris> She can hear the gentle lapping of waves coming from nearby, although can't quite see the shore through all the trees and bushes surrounding her.
[20:48] * Nihasa glances around one last time, rechecking for any possible threat, before taking stock of the changes in her form..
[20:48] <Ebiris> OOC: spot check
[20:49] <Nihasa> roll d20+18
[20:49] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+18 and gets 36." [d20=18]
[20:50] <Ebiris> Succulent peach-like fruits hang from the trees, looking appealing and appetising despite what nourishes their roots. No other demons appear to be immediately present, fortunately.
[20:56] * Nihasa takes in her form, starting from the feet, seeing them twisted into large eagle like talons, covered in dark azure, almost black, leather like flesh leading up into her shin. The shin, having a new joint, is bent backwards and covered in deep red feathers, tapering out to white color at the edges. The feathers themselves seem soft, but have ragged, harsh edges, and she finds them covering most of her body, excepting her legs and a
[20:56] <Nihasa> excepting her legs and arms.
[20:57] * Nihasa also finds herself in posession of two massive wings, similarly feathered, and with a longer, thicker tail..
[20:58] * Nihasa chokes back a sob-half-growl at these grotesque, hideous changes in her once magnificent form and lets her rage and sarrow wash over her before letting out a horrific, screeching wail of anger, hate, and grief.
[21:01] <Ebiris> As she gives vent to her frustrations over her change from idealised erotic perfection to a grotesque bird-like mockery, she's not quite so distracted that she doesn't hear some rustling and scratching noises coming from her left, in the same direction as the sound of the waves, as if several small creatures are approaching without care for trampling over the undergrowth.
[21:02] * Nihasa instantly snaps all her focus on the surrounding area, shifting her weight to prepare for a fight and waits for those approaching.
[21:04] <Ebiris> They appear momentarily, easily glimpsed amid the foliage - a score of dretch approach, dragging their oversized claws through the soft loamy soil and chittering softly amongst themselves with mindless clicks of their mandibles.
[21:06] * Nihasa scoffs at the dretches and prepares to try and fly, but keeps an eye on the worthless demons.
[21:06] <Ebiris> They continue to approach with single-minded intensity even as Nihasa flexes her wings, finding that they seem solid enough to bear her aloft if she so desires.
[21:07] * Nihasa pushes off the ground with a leap and takes to the air, trying to take in the surrounding area and figuring out where she is and what is near by.
[21:12] <Ebiris> The dretch all stop and wave their spindly arms up at Nihasa, almost as if they're wishing her a safe journey as she takes off and spirals up into the air above the treeline. Gaining some altitude, she finds that she's on a small island off the East coast of Shendilvari's mainland.
[21:12] <Ebiris> Off in the distance, perhaps fifty or so miles away, she can see the bay surrrounding Rivenheart, while several other islands much like this one are far closer, forming a small archipeligo linked by delicate white marble footbridges. On one of the islands to the North a couple of miles away, she can see what looks to be some sort of mansion.
[21:13] * Nihasa grunts and takes off towards the Mansion, intending to find out who's there and how much time has passed..
[21:18] <Ebiris> Flying towards the mansion, Nihasa finds herself untroubled by any obstacles. As she approaches closer to her goal, her sharp eyes can percieve what looks like a marilith coiled up in the garden before a large canvas, and past that what looks to be an orgy involving six participants who at least look human at this distance.
[21:21] * Nihasa drops a little in altitude, but tried to keep out of threat range, and calling to the demon..
[21:21] <Nihasa> "My lady Merilith, I ask to approach!"
[21:26] <Ebiris> The snake-like demon seems entirely occupied with the enthusiastic congress occuring before her, five of her six arms holding paintbrushes and working feverishly to capture the constantly moving scene onto the canvas while her sixth hand carries a palette. Though she doesn't speak, Nihasa can hear a sibilant voice sound within her head. 'Yes? What is it you want, feathered one?'
[21:29] * Nihasa tries to respond in kind to the demon, 'Forgive my intrusion. I found myself to the south, just a short while ago.. I was.. On a task for Queen Malcanthet before I found myself here."
[21:30] * Nihasa follows with, 'I need to figure out exactly where I am and how to return to my task, My Lady Marilith..'
[21:32] <Ebiris> 'Your misfortunes are no concern of mine,' is the curt telepathic reply. Then, after pausing in her painting for a moment and regarding her canvas, '... But if you want my help, perhaps there is something you can do for me. Come down here.'
[21:32] * Nihasa hesitates for a moment before dropping fully to the ground, still slightly wary of the higher demon..
[21:37] <Ebiris> The marilith turns her upper torso towards Nihasa, revealing a voluptous, if rather paint-spattered, vision of femininity amidst such demonic features as a snake's lower body and an extra four arms. "I'm having trouble with this painting," she speaks up over the ecstatic moans and odd passionate screams coming from the group sex nearby, her voice sounding oddly clipped and... proper, for this situation.
[21:37] <Ebiris> Gesturing one of her hands to the canvas showing a vivid depiction of intertwined bodies and mingled fluids, painted with such flair and artistry that the figures on display seem to be moving all of themselves if you relax your eyes while gazing on it. "There's just something missing and I can't put my finger on it. What do you think?" she asks, her forked tongue briefly flicking out as she concludes with her question.
[21:39] <Nihasa> roll d20+18
[21:39] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+18  and gets 22." [d20=4]
[21:40] <Ebiris> You're not quite sure what she wants to hear exactly, but you get the impression she's earnestly interested in sincere criticism. You probably won't get away with just pandering to her ego by saying it's flawless.
[21:41] * Nihasa takes a serious look at the painting and considers..
[21:43] <Ebiris> The painting is artistically sound from all Nihasa can tell. There's really nothing to criticise in her technique or skill. The marilith herself sways her upper body in a manner that's just so slightly hypnotic, seemingly pleased that Nihasa is giving the work a thorough examination.
[21:44] <Nihasa> "Hmm.. Well, it's very good, but.. There's nothing to sho exactly where they are.. It's just.. Mortals. There should be something to show that they're doing this for your pleasure alone, I suppose.. Maybe showing the country side to contrast them? Or yourself, or another demon, watching their rutting?"
[21:45] * Nihasa glances at the more powerful demon, slightly nervous..
[21:46] <Ebiris> "Hmmm," she rubs her chin thoughtfully, dripping several spatters of yellow paint all over her chest as she does so. "That might work... alright, since it was your idea, why don't you stand over beside them?" she invites... or commands is more likely, given her imperious tone.
[21:47] * Nihasa shrugs and takes position, standing centered, but slightly behind them, and draws herself to full height and snaps her wings out to full span..
[21:47] <Nihasa> "Is this suitable, My Lady?"
[21:49] <Ebiris> "Mmmmhmmm," the demon makes a pleased sounding noise, peering at the debauched tableau before her for a moment before she begins to make a few experimental brushstrokes. "Try snapping your beak or flashing your claws?" she suggests as a few of the 'models' give Nihasa faintly worried looks before quickly getting back in role and resuming their enthusiastic couplings.
[21:50] * Nihasa follows her instructions, adding in a slight hunch, as if about to leap upon the mortals and tear them apart at any given moment...
[21:52] <Ebiris> "That's it," she grins widely, starting to go at the canvas with more gusto, all of her half-dozen arms moving in flawless concert as she all but attacks the painting with her brushes. "Yes! Now growl at them - or screech if you prefer! Get in closer, too - become a part of the scene, not just a detached observer!" she goes on, her voice rising with emotion.
[21:54] * Nihasa follows her instructions, slightly wary of her high running emotions... But none the less, Nihasa approaches the mortals, growling and snapping her new beak, even going so far as to grope and caress some of them, using her claws to make shallow cuts in areas sure to bleed, but taking care not to make any serious injuries..
[21:59] <Ebiris> There's a few yelps of pain and fearful looks from the mortals - although Nihasa notes at least two of them have flesh that doesn't give quite so easily to her claws, and the looks she gets from that pair are notably irritated rather than afraid. Said looks are quickly quashed, however, as they return to pleasuring their partners with fiendish skill and aplomb.
[21:59] <Ebiris> The marilith, for her part, seems especially taken with all this. "That's it! Oh, Abyss below, that's it," she shudders, briefly pausing to all but grope herself with some of her hands, smearing yet more paint all over her nude torso. "I'm inspired! Blood, the font of all life... let me see their blood!" regaining her focus, she resumes painting at a manic pace.
[21:59] <Ebiris> "Tear them apart and let me paint their beautiful insides! Let the blood flow!" the demonic snake-woman exclaims heatedly, a wild look in her eyes.
[22:00] * Nihasa draws herself up and with a roar rips into the nearest group..
[22:03] <Ebiris> What follows... well, words would never do it justice. Suffice to say as two of the orgy participants shift into their true forms as succubi and join in with the order to rip and tear, the remaining mortals really stood no chance at all, and it was more a matter of artistic rather than moral sensibilities that kept them alive and screaming for any length of time as the marilith feverishly goes to work,
[22:03] <Ebiris> finally collapsing in a limp and satiated coil as the last of the mortal participants are slain. The two succubi seem rather amused by all this, idly licking the blood off their fingers while the marilith takes deep heaving breaths as she recovers from her artistic endeavours. "Magnificent," she finally breathes out at last.
[22:07] * Nihasa nods to the succubi before turning to the Marilith...
[22:08] <Nihasa> "I'm happy you enjoyed it so, My Lady.."
[22:10] <Ebiris> "Oh... whu-what?" the greater demon blinks dazedly, a familiar post-coital flush suffusing her as she flicks her tail out and slowly rights herself to regard Nihasa, returning to the here and now. "Yes, I haven't felt so inspired in a long time," she agrees with a throaty chuckle. "Mmmm, I suppose you'll be wanting that favour, now?"
[22:10] <Nihasa> "If you would be so kind..."
[22:10] * Nihasa bows slightly to the Marilith..
[22:13] <Ebiris> "Sssso... as to where you are, that question is so simple as to be a waste of my time," the marilith begins with a pointed look at one of the succubi.
[22:13] <Ebiris> Said demon makes a mock curtsey in reply as she sing-songs, "You're on the isle of Istincree, on the Scarlet Sea," she volunteers.
[22:14] <Ebiris> "Your other question?" the marilith settles herself, coiling up her tale beneath her. "Without knowing what task our beloved Queen set you to, I can hardly advise you on how to return to it, can I?"
[22:14] * Nihasa momentarily weighs her response..
[22:16] <Nihasa> "The Queen.. sent me to the mortal relm for a specific task.. I was.. Killed.. by a disgusting Erinyes and her help. I need to get back to my task, but.."
[22:16] * Nihasa growls slightly..
[22:17] <Nihasa> "With my rebirth, I've lost the ability to take mortal form, and my task is in a human city. I need to get back, and find a way to take change my form again.."
[22:21] <Ebiris> "Killed? By an erinyes? How banal," the marilith sighs as her two attendants titter amongst themselves. "Well, I doubt our Queen would accept such an excuse as reason for not carrying out a task she gave, would she? I suppose the quickest way back to the Prime would be through the portal at the centre of the Puzzling Hedge. I have a map around here somewhere you could borrow," she briefly gestures towards the house.
[22:21] <Ebiris> "Assuming the form of lesser creatures isn't something that interests me, however, so I can't help you with that. I'm sure such magic is easy to find on Rivenheart, though. Seems like everyone there was pretending to be mortal last time I visited," she concludes with a smothered yawn.
[22:22] <Nihasa> "Ahh, thank you, My Lady. I'm quite grateful for the help."
[22:22] * Nihasa bows slightly once more, but subtly glares at the giggling Succubi..
[22:24] <Ebiris> "Sherri, would you go get the map of the puzzling hedge for our friend here?" she then asks one of the succubi. "And Terri, go put this in the gallery?" she adds to the other with a nod at her exceptionally visceral and gory painting. At that, the two succubi depart, one after picking up the painting-stand.
[22:25] <Ebiris> "Help yourself if your hungry," the marilith then adds with a negligent wave at the corpses staining her lawn. "I've heard from other demons that respawning works up an appetite. Not something I'm familiar with, myself, though."
[22:26] <Nihasa> "Ah, thank you, My Lady.."
[22:27] * Nihasa doesn't want to be rude, and so simply rips a leg from a corpse and munches on it as she waits..
[22:31] <Ebiris> "Whats your name, anyway?" she asks as she lounges lazily under the permanently setting sun of Shendilvari. "I think introductions got skipped, I often forget myself when caught up in my art. I am Xyonomei, though I'm sure you already knew that."
[22:31] <Nihasa> "I was.. Am.. Nihasa, Lady Xyonomei.
[22:34] <Ebiris> "Well, good luck with your task, Nihasa, and do feel free to stop by again if you're in the area and don't get slain by our Queen for your failure," Xyonomei offers magnanimously as one of her succubi attendants returns and proffers a rolled up scroll to the Vrock.
[22:35] <Nihasa> "I should hope not, My Lady."
[22:35] * Nihasa takes the scroll, and bows to the Marilith one last time before taking to the sky, towards Rivenheart..

[Ebiris]

[21:22] <Ebiris> Despite the fact that she still feels ill at ease in her new body, which still cries out painfully with the need to rest and recover from the trauma of respawning, Nihasa pushes herself to fly across the sea to Rivenheart. It's a long and arduous journey, taking the better part of half a day flying non-stop, pushing her form past any mortal endurance before she finally reaches the shore of Shendilvari's main island.
[21:22] <Ebiris> The capital of Rivenheart lies just ahead, a graceful city of artful spires, wide plazas, and seemingly idyllic serenity - Malcanthet abhors any violence which could mar the deceptive peace of her capital, which makes it a perfect place for her servants to bring unwary mortals and corrupt them thoroughly into debased insensitivity without risk of them realising their ultimate fates before it becomes too late.
[21:22] <Ebiris> Creatures such as vrocks are very rarely seen in Rivenheart. for most demons visiting adopt a mortal guise to better befuddle any visitors from the Prime, and keep them in a complacent sense of false security.
[21:24] * Nihasa takes a few moments to rest as she lands before sadately walking towards the town, taking in the lay out of it, from what she can see..
[21:27] * Nihasa puts the effort forth to launch herself onto the roofs, using the higher vantage point to get a bead on the direction of the marketplace, and heads that way.. Though she does attempt to keep out of sight as much as possible, for the sake of the mortals..
[21:30] <Ebiris> Nihasa alights on the sandy beach, powdery white grains feeling fluffy and pleasant beneath her clawed talons while the shore continues to lap gentle waves behind her. The sky remains locked in sunset just as it was when she first respawned, night never having a chance to take hold on Shendilvari.
[21:30] <Ebiris> In the distance she can see couples here and there strolling down the sands in lovers embraces, seemingly too enraptured with their partners to pay notice to a distant vrock. And ahead she can see widely spaced stairways leading up from the beach onto the open thoroughfares of the city itself.
[21:30] <Ebiris> Flying up above the rooftops, she can see a nearby bazaar of silk tents and stalls, selling all manner of varied and delightful items. It's sparsely populated, mostly with what look like humans and elves. She can see a small gang of quasits manning one stall, however, trying their best to drum up business with seemingly little success.
[21:33] * Nihasa feels the strain of her flight even more as she makes her way, taking the time to, at the least, glance into all the stalls she passes, looking for one that might have a suitable item for her needs.. Though, she does head towards the quasits.. Being lesser demons than herself, she might be able to work somehting out with them..
[21:39] <Ebiris> While she can't see inside the tents and pavillions from above, the stalls mostly seem to be selling objects of art - glassware, jewellery, and the like, all exquisitely crafted, while others sell fruits and sweet foodstuffs. A few people do glance up at her, some with fear and others with more vexed expressions.
[21:39] <Ebiris> There's three quasits all clustered around one stall, with another flapping about on the street and exclaiming in a high pitched voice, "We's gots the best pies in all the Abyss! They be tasting like pure bliss!" he then pauses, "Hey, that was a rhyme! I be getting good at this! Oh! Abyss, bliss, this! I did its again!"
[21:39] <Ebiris> Most people seem to be giving the quasits a wide berth, though they seem cheerfully oblivious to the odd hateful looks they get thrown their way that briefly break the facade of gentle and vivacious lovers safely escorting their mortal prey through the dangers of the Abyss to this place of seeming serenity.
[21:41] * Nihasa approaches their stall, giving the pies a once over, before turning her attention elsewhere, trying to spot anyone (or thing) that looks like they might have access to a form changing object..
[21:44] <Ebiris> 'What are you doing?' an irritated female voice sounds in Nihasa's head as she notices most of the mortal-looking people seem to be leaving, and the few that remain are giving her a conspicuously wide berth, with one member of each pair seeming to be trying quite hard to keep their partner distracted from her presence.
[21:45] * Nihasa looks around, trying to identify where the voice came from, as she responds, 'Looking for something that'll make me stand out less.'
[21:48] <Ebiris> 'You'll need more than a paper bag for that. Get out of here - you're spooking the sheep!' the voice returns. Looking around, Nihasa can see perhaps half a dozen exceptionally beautiful men and women who are almost certainly succubi, and another ten or so who're good looking enough to likely be succubi just trying not to stand out so much.
[21:48] <Ebiris> Most everyone is sneaking glances at her, but there's no way to be sure who it is that she's actually speaking to.
[21:50] * Nihasa sends a mental growl back, but makes her way out of the marketplace, again taking to the roofs to keep out of sight. This time, however, she takes a few moments to sit and rest, trying to come up with some kind of plan to find what she needs.
[21:50] <Ebiris> Sitting down on a convenient rooftop, Nihasa manages to keep herself out of sight from those below, gaining some time to ponder her situation.
[21:55] * Nihasa having no real ideas come to her, she lets her exhaustion wash over her as she settles down to rest for a while, deciding to deal with it when her head is more clear..
[21:55] <Ebiris> roll 1d100
[21:55] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d100 and gets 90." [1d100=90]
[22:00] <Ebiris> Nihasa spends a few hours resting upon the rooftop, regaining some of her energy back but still far too slowly - at this rate it'd take weeks before she'd be at her full potential, she thinks. But any chance to continue her rest is sadly interrupted by a melodious female voice coming from behind her, sounding oh so smug and mocking. "Well, well, well. You didn't take long at all to come crawling back, did you?"
[22:01] * Nihasa cranes her neck to peer behind her, to see who dares speak to her in such a manner.
[22:04] <Ebiris> It's a regrettably familiar figure. A woman of dusky skin and midnight green hair that falls down her back in luxuriant waves, her head surrounded by a luminescent emerald halo and wearing a similarly coloured silk dress that leaves little to the imagination. A pair of cloven feet and four oddly sinuous tentacles topped with needle-like stingers projecting from her back give testament to her ruinous nature, however.
[22:04] * Nihasa audibly snorts and turns around fully, but not bothering to fully raise to her feet.
[22:05] <Nihasa> "You're familar, sorry, but I don't bother to remember inconsequential.. Things."
[22:07] <Ebiris> "Really?" the radiant sister known as Jade arches a delicate eyebrow atop her impossibly perfect features, an amused smirk crossing her lips. "Not to worry, I've heard that respawning often causes a loss of short term memory. It must be quite a traumatic experience..." she leans slightly forward with a predatory glint in her dark eyes, "Did it hurt?"
[22:07] * Nihasa grunts.
[22:08] <Nihasa> "Less than what the Queen will do on her most plesant day. What do you want with me?"
[22:10] <Ebiris> "Such terseness, such hostility!" she gasps, resting a hand over her abundant bosom in mock shock. "And you seemed so fond of me when we last met, I actually came here to help you. Such a fool I must seem..."
[22:11] * Nihasa stares at the demon woman flatly.
[22:14] <Nihasa> "I woke up in a pile of rotting, reeking flesh to find I had gone from being a Succubus to a Vrock. To find that I had gone from being one of the Queen's own, a pale reflection, but a reflection none-the-less, to a gruesome *bird.* Forgive me my disgruntlement, please."
[22:15] * Nihasa sighs, and continues..
[22:16] <Nihasa> "But, I suppose you are correct.. You've done nothing to earn such things... Yet."
[22:16] * Nihasa locks eyes with the other demon.
[22:17] <Ebiris> "Considering how many would have been reduced to the form of dretches, I think you should count your blessings... for it is only because you may yet prove useful in your current state that I am favouring you with any attention at all."
[22:17] <Ebiris> "You need to return to the Prime and complete your mission," Jade goes on with a catty smile, unaffected by Nihasa's glaring, "It's not as if our beloved Queen would let a little thing like death stand as an excuse for failure. But therein lies your dilemma - you have no way to safely reach the Prime, nor any way to safely infiltrate mortal society in order to safely conclude your task, do you?"
[22:19] <Nihasa> "No.. I've managed to get my hands on a map to the center of the Puzzling Hedge.. But I've no way to begin to find a way to change my form.."
[22:20] * Nihasa takes a hard look at the demon.
[22:20] <Nihasa> "Speaking of the Prime.. Did you know what we were up against before we were sent there?"
[22:25] <Ebiris> The smirk on Jade's face turns into a full blown grin. "The puzzling hedge? Really?" she asks, as if fighting to keep from laughing. Though any further elaboration for her mirth is forestalled by Nihasa's next question. "Yes, as I recall telling you, an influential cult of Baatezu worshippers who seemed to work through intermediaries and summoned devils during their elimination of our worshippers."
[22:25] <Ebiris> "A pity you managed to run afoul of them so quickly, but you may yet still prove to be of use."
[22:27] <Nihasa> "That cult is *far* more entrenched than we were led to believe, woman. They can move nearly *openly* through the city. They've taken over multiple buildings, with public rumors of devils having been *seen.* They have agents inside at least one of the mortal churches. We were told none of this. Knowing we were outnumbered so badly would have helped you know.."
[22:27] * Nihasa peers at the demon...
[22:28] <Nihasa> "Though.. I suppose it would be some-what convient to deprive us of that information if.. say, the holder of that information didn't *want* us to succeed, maybe?"
[22:31] <Ebiris> An angry look manifests on the lilitu's face. "You will speak with more respect when addressing your betters, vulture." She then steps forward, her tentacle-tails starting to writhe animatedly behind her, "Or perhaps a lesson is called for..."
[22:32] * Nihasa snorts.
[22:34] <Nihasa> "Temper, temper. I've every right to be suspicious of *everything* right now. They knew where we were, they knew what we were, and they knew exactly how to beat us. No one knows those kinds of things without someone giving it to them. If it's not you, then it's someone else. Either way, something is wrong, or there's a *glaring* over-sight somewhere."
[22:34] <Ebiris> OOC: make a diplomacy check
[22:34] <Nihasa> Roll d20+3
[22:34] <Nihasa> roll d20+3 ?
[22:34] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+3 ? and gets 20." [d20=17]
[22:39] <Ebiris> "Ah, so of course you seek to blame mysterious forces rather than admit to any failures on your part. How very dull," Jade replies, though she does seem ever so slightly mollified - she isn't advancing with murderous intent anymore, at least. "Perhaps you should go and inform the Queen of your suspicions? I'm sure she would be most interested in hearing them."
[22:43] <Nihasa> "Mmm. I don't deny that mistakes were made, no. But even you can't deny that being confronted by a group of devils who can render *all* of the abilities of our entire group null isn't suspicious.. But.. Either way, there's nothing to do about it now.. I'll trust you, until I see evidence otherwise.. So far, you happen to be the only one who knows what I've become. If we can keep it that way, it'll be a rather.. Nasty surprise for the devi
[22:43] <Nihasa>  for the devils, won't it?"
[22:45] <Ebiris> "Yes, they'd never expect a vrock to appear in the company of a group of succubi. I imagine they'll just die of shock at the very idea without you needing to lift a finger," Jade replies dryly, rolling her eyes. "Still, now that you've gotten all your banal complaints out of your system, perhaps we can come to an arrangement, after all, hmm?"
[22:46] <Nihasa> "Mm. What arrangement are you envisioning, then?"
[22:50] <Ebiris> "It's really quite simple," Jade clasps her hands behind her back, causing her not inconsiderable chest to jut out appealingly. "I give you exactly what you require - passage to the Prime Material, and a means to hide yourself from mortal attention. I will even give you my own blessing, a very rare gift indeed, one you should feel privileged to receive," she gives the vrock a hooded gaze.
[22:50] <Ebiris> "All I ask in return is a small consideration, one that it should not trouble you to give freely."
[22:51] <Nihasa> "You reluctance to say it outright shows otherwise. What it is?"
[22:55] <Ebiris> "I can speak bluntly, too," Jade banters back, "In fact, in this case I think I might enjoy doing so. You see, Nihasa, you will become my creature. Hardly a revelatory change, considering I am your natural superior already, but what it means for you is that should I give you a task, you will obey. Should I summon you, you will come. Like a good little birdie coming home to roost."
[22:56] * Nihasa gives the demon a long look.
[22:56] <Nihasa> "Changed form or not, I am the Queen's."
[22:58] <Ebiris> "As am I," Jade replies, her tone perfectly innocent and sincere. "As one of her most unquestionably loyal servants, I would never dream of doing anything against her interests. But that does not stop me from having interests of my own."
[22:59] <Nihasa> "Everyone has their own interests.. And in that vein, what would be my interest in becomming *your* pet? You might be presenting me with an easier way to accomplish what I need, but yours is not the *only* way, either, is it?"
[23:02] <Ebiris> "Perhaps you might find you enjoy having me tugging on your leash?" Jade replies with a lasvicious smirk that makes your heart ache for the pleasures of your lost form. "There could certainly be... advantages, should you prove useful."
[23:02] <Nihasa> "Hmmm.. And if I have my own price in mind?"
[23:03] <Ebiris> "Your bargaining posture is highly dubious," the lilitu replies in dour amusement.
[23:05] <Nihasa> "True, but only you can decide your own value.. I'm sure you can understand what kind of.. performance difference there might be between a willing pet and an unwilling one."
[23:08] <Ebiris> "Nihasa, my dear... there is no such thing as unwilling unless I so will it," Jade replies condescendingly. "If it suited me, I could make you dance like a marionette on a string right this moment. But such does not hold my interest. Regardless, you see, whatever you may will at the moment, such feelings can be easily changed by my whim."
[23:09] <Nihasa> "And you can't seriously expect any demon to simply give up their fate for a portal and a trinket, either."
[23:12] <Ebiris> "I believe there was a third component to my offer, but very well," Jade tosses her hair back in a haughty gesture. "I'll let you... puzzle," she pauses and seems to be fighting the urge to laugh, "Things out for yourself. Should you change your mind, though... I believe you know where to find me."
[23:13] * Nihasa grunts.
[23:13] <Ebiris> And with that, the radiant sister vanishes from sight, leaving behind only a fading nimbus of green light that slowly dissipates into nothingness with her passing.
[23:13] <Nihasa> ".. I haven't exactly said no, either. I'm already on the Queen's leash, aren't I? Another wouldn't be much different. I simply want a gilded leash."
[23:14] <Ebiris> Alas, Nihasa's takeback comes too late, Jade now too far distant to hear.

[Ebiris]

[20:37] <Ebiris> Atop a random rooftop in Shendilvari's capital of Rivenheart, Nihasa can only watch a rapidly dissipating nimbus of green light before her that marked Jade's presence before she teleported away, leaving the Vrock to ponder her offer or else make her way alone to find other arrangements...
[20:43] * Nihasa rests for a few hours more and then sighs in defeat..
[20:44] <Nihasa> "Well, I suppose she is my only concrete lead.. Bah, damn tenticle freaks.."
[20:44] * Nihasa stands up and stretches, then heads off towards the Queen's palace..
[20:45] <Ebiris> OOC: how are you getting there?
[20:45] <Nihasa> OOC: combination of flying and sticking to roofs to keep as much out of sight as possible.
[20:48] <Ebiris> Malcanthet's palace is, as ever, open to all. No gates or guards bar entrance to the sprawling monument to carnality, the Queen of Succubi welcoming all who would seek the pleasure of her company.
[20:48] <Ebiris> Of course, the ones who do wind there way here tend to be the most debased of all, and so the presence of a Vrock draws little attention from the jaded mortals, most of them far too raptly focused on their succubi lovers who have no qualms at all about showing off their full demonic glory in this place.
[20:49] * Nihasa tucks her wings close to her and strides in, feeling comfortably familar in this place, and begins looking for the tenticled demon.
[20:53] <Ebiris> It doesn't take long to find a tentacled demon, at all. Within one of the airy plazas a lilitu is giving an impromptu performance as she plays the harp while singing an enchanting melody. Unlike Jade, this one has pale alabaster skin, and shorter hair of the purest white. A soft nimbus of silvery light surrounds her, marking her as a radiant sister.
[20:53] <Ebiris> A small crowd has gathered around her, most paying rapt attention while a few couples engage in slow and langruous lovemaking, even their attention notably on the music more than their physical pleasure.
[20:53] <Ebiris> OOC: will save
[20:53] <Nihasa> roll d20+10
[20:53] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+10 and gets 25." [d20=15]
[20:55] -> *Nihasa* The music seems to pour into your mind, consuming all of your focus and attention. Nothing else seems to matter at all so long as you can listen to such blissful sounds...
[20:57] * Nihasa slowly walks closer to the lilitu before simply stopping and staring at her, swaying slightly with the music.
[20:59] <Ebiris> None of the other observers pay any attention to Nihasa's arrival, all likewise enraptured. After a time... how long she couldn't say, only that perhaps it wasn't long enough, the lilitu brings an end to her performance, standing up and tucking her harp under her arm.
[20:59] <Ebiris> "Thank you all, you've been a wonderful audience," she says warmly, an enticing yet oddly innocent-seeming smile on her lips as Nihasa and the others slowly return to the here and now.
[21:00] * Nihasa shakes herself a bit and furrows her brows.. Damn magic effects.. And slowly approaches her.
[21:01] <Nihasa> "Would you know where I can find one of your fellow lilitu, Jade, at?"
[21:03] <Ebiris> "Ah, would you be Nihasa?" the demonic harpist asks in an amused, lilting voice. "She's been expecting you. Go to the East ballroom, I believe she's there right now."
[21:04] <Nihasa> "Ah, thank you."
[21:04] * Nihasa bows slightly to her and heads off towards the East Ballroom.
[21:06] <Ebiris> It's a decent walk, given the size of the palace, but soon enough Nihasa reaches her goal. Inside she finds a masked ball in full swing, filled with mortal-looking dancers strutting their stuff.
[21:06] <Ebiris> OOC: spot check
[21:06] <Nihasa> roll d20+18
[21:06] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+18 and gets 32." [d20=14]
[21:07] <Ebiris> There's no sign of Jade on a casual inspection, however...
[21:08] * Nihasa enters in and wanders around, taking in the occupants and interior of the room, searching for Jade.
[21:12] <Ebiris> It's very lavishly decorated, a gleamingly reflective dancefloor is polished to a perfect shine, while richly upholstered furniture surrounds for those looking to take a break from the dancing. The servants that bustle around with trays of drinks without ever missing a step or causing a collision are young...
[21:12] <Ebiris> about Mary's age, actually, and behind their smiles and eager acceptance of any gropings they may receive lie dead and soulless eyes. It's as Nihasa is walking around the outskirts that she hears Jade's voice behind her - though without hearing her get there, somehow. "You'll have to work on your timing, I expected you'd show up hours ago."
[21:13] * Nihasa turns and looks at the lilitu blandly.
[21:14] <Nihasa> "I'm not exactly in a rush to have a new leash added to my life. But yes, I'm here."
[21:16] <Ebiris> "So you are," Jade returns with a smile that's heart-stoppingly alluring despite all the venom and bile that lurks beneath. "Now then, shall we discuss the specifics?" she asks, gesturing with one of her stinger-tipped tentacles towards a mostly barren section of the ballroom along one of the side walls.
[21:16] <Nihasa> "Mm. I suppose we shall."
[21:20] <Ebiris> Leading Nihasa along, Jade stops and turns to her, holding up a hand and showing a silver ring decorated with tiny abyssal runes - seems to say something like 'deception' 'change' or something along those lines. "First thing's first, you won't be much good to those other succubi without a way of blending in, but lucky for you I had just the trinket lying around." She holds the ring out for Nihasa to take.
[21:20] * Nihasa cocks an eyebrow, but takes it, pausing just slightly before putting it on.
[21:24] <Ebiris> As soon as she dons the ring, Nihasa feels a painful wrenching and contracting sensation, like what she half-remembers feeling after she 'died', only now in reverse. It's mercifully far more brief, however, and a second later she finds herself in a form not unlike her old succubus one, albeit without wings or claws... also notably less muscular. Indeed, she feels inordinately feeble and sluggish, right now. In addition to being stark naked.
[21:27] * Nihasa tsks and looks down at her body, not at all bothered by being naked. After all, with the number of people openly engaged in sex, it's not like one more nude person will draw attention..
[21:27] * Nihasa does, however, flex her arms before looking back to Jade.
[21:28] <Ebiris> Nihasa is quite correct in that assumption. Looking down at her body, she finds that all the various bits and pieces are where she'd expect. Sadly little evidence of rippling musculature when she flexes her arms, however.
[21:28] <Ebiris> "Well, you'll probably need clothes as well, now that I think of it," Jade admits with a shrug.
[21:29] <Nihasa> "Hmm, does the trick, I suppose.. But apparently with some limitations.. As for clothes, any ideas?"
[21:33] <Ebiris> "I'm sure I can provide something," the lilitu replies, briefly brushing back her luxurious though oddly hued tresses. "Now, the next matter is returning you to the Prime Material so you can resume your mission. Since your compatriots have made little progress their end, I'm afraid it falls to me to plane shift you over."
[21:35] <Nihasa> "And what is the price for these favors?"
[21:37] <Ebiris> "As I explained before, you will be at my service whenever I should call for you. Don't worry about me interfering with your current task - I want you to succeed as much as anyone, after all. But I'll have lots more time to... acquaint myself, with you in the future," she concludes with a predatory smile.
[21:39] <Nihasa> "Mmmm.. I don't suppose there would be anyway you know of to.. regain.. What I've lost? Perhaps, as reward for excellent service?"
[21:41] <Ebiris> "Unless Malcanthet herself takes pity on you, you'll just have to work your way up the old fashioned way. You've done it before, after all," Jade points out. "There is one more boon I will give you, however - you will recall earlier I mentioned bestowing my blessing, yes?"
[21:42] <Nihasa> "I do.."
[21:44] <Ebiris> "Then come forward, and accept it," the lillitu concludes, spreading her arms - and tentacles - in a welcoming gesture.
[21:45] * Nihasa fights down her internal revulsion and steps forward..
[21:48] <Ebiris> Jade embraces the polymorphed Vrock in a body-pressing hug. Her scent is intoxicating, and such close proximity inflames Nihasa's own desire in spite of all her revulsion as she's held close by her new mistress. "You belong to me, now," Jade whispers in her ear, before Nihasa feels a sudden sharp stinging in her flesh just above her rear, her body abruptly wracked by blissful convulsions.
[21:48] <Ebiris> The lilitu steps back afterwards, seemingly satisfied by what she has wrought.
[21:50] * Nihasa shakily holds her self on her feet, glaring at the demon.
[21:50] <Nihasa> "Little warning next time?"
[21:54] <Ebiris> "Consent is for mortals," Jade replies blithely as a woman of about Nihasa's general build approaches the pair, dressed in a somewhat fetishistic maid uniform - a short skirted black dress with a corset seemingly built in that helps draw ample attention to her cleavage just above the white pinafore. The thigh-length black leather boots she wears likewise seem chosen more for appearance than practicality.
[21:54] <Ebiris> "And look, here's your new clothes," the lilitu beams.
[21:54] * Nihasa stares flatly at Jade.
[21:55] <Nihasa> "And just how is this supposed to help me fit in with the mortals. You know for a *fact* none of them wear anything like that in public."
[21:59] <Ebiris> "Really? I was sure Inuga was wearing something like that when you were last with her..." Jade murmurs, stroking her chin as the clothes model submissively stands to the side, head bowed and completely silent. After a second, Jade glares briefly at something past Nihasa's shoulder, and a moment later another woman comes scurrying along, her eyes vacant and empty.
[21:59] <Ebiris> She's wearing an elaborate but somewhat more demure ballgown, red silk with lots of white frills and puffy accroutments. "Is this one more to your taste?"
[22:00] * Nihasa glances over her shoulder to inspect the outfit.
[22:01] <Nihasa> "That's.. A bit more normal, I suppose. Something their nobility would wear, to a party."
[22:01] <Ebiris> It likely cost a small fortune by material alone. In its own way, it's probably far more attention getting than the first outfit, but the type of attention it gets is probably wildly different.
[22:01] <Ebiris> "So glad it meets your approval," Jade deadpans as the woman proceeds to mechanically strip out of her gown, exposing her lush figure to the equally naked Nihasa without any hesitation.
[22:02] * Nihasa grunts.
[22:02] <Nihasa> "I'm not going to be able to back up owning that, but it's better than the other option I suppose."
[22:04] <Ebiris> Having gotten out of her clothing, the former dancer holds out the dress to Nihasa.
[22:04] * Nihasa takes it from her, giving the woman a good once over, and puts the dress on.
[22:07] <Ebiris> She has black hair done up in an elaborate bun style, and is a little bit taller than Nihasa. Her overall build is fairly similar, which is probably why Jade picked her, and she's also exceptionally pretty in that 'too good to be true' way that Nihasa herself was recently so familiar with. She continues to stand motionless for a second before Jade makes a dismissive gesture and the light of intelligence returns to her eyes.
[22:07] <Ebiris> Shooting the lilitu a look that's equal parts fear and hate, she abruptly vanishes.
[22:07] * Nihasa raises an eyebrow.
[22:08] <Nihasa> "Succubus, I believe? That is what you have planned for me as well, hmm?"
[22:09] <Ebiris> "You can be far more useful than as a mere clothes horse, have no fear," Jade smiles condescendingly while the 'maid' departs by more conventional means on her own two legs.
[22:09] * Nihasa snorts.
[22:09] <Nihasa> "Yet I'll still be reduced to mindlessness, won't I?"
[22:11] <Ebiris> "If you prove so intractable that I'm forced to take such measures, I'd likely just kill you and save myself the trouble," the lilitu replies offhandedly, as if she were discussing the weather. "I can dominate anyone, after all. Wilful servants are far more useful to me."
[22:12] <Nihasa> "Mmm. Let's hope neither of us has reason to be unwilling in this.. venture, then."
[22:14] <Ebiris> "Have I not given you everything you require? Even blessed you with my most precious gift?" she asks, a faint mocking tone to mar her apparent sincerity. "Now then, the only thing that remains is to send you to the Prime - when last I looked in on your compatriots, Inuga and Demara were staying at an inn named the Beef Hatchet, while Teresa had move in with a mortal named Earl Torbes. Hopefully such information will prove useful to you."
[22:16] <Nihasa> "It will.. Is there anything.. extra.. you require me to do while there?"
[22:17] <Ebiris> "I'll let you know," the demon replies offhandedly. "Prepare yourself." At that, she begins to incant a spell, her dextrous fingers tracing arcane patterns through the air before her...
[22:18] * Nihasa braces for the inevtivable pain..
[22:18] <Ebiris> As she concludes her spell, Jade reaches out to touch Nihasa... and suddenly, painlessly, she is somewhere else.

[Ebiris]

Nihasa now moves to Seraphim Sword

[Ebiris]

[20:33] <Ebiris> The last thing Nihasa remembered was being struck by that human's holy blade, after which all was dark. Yet instead of a tortuous journey back into the Abyss, all she knew was a peaceful, dreamless oblivion... until now, as a surge of healing energy floods her body, restoring wakefulness.
[20:33] <Ebiris> A warm fluid sloshes in her mouth - not a beak, as she is once more polymorphed, she can tell even before she opens her eyes, her human body feeling even more feeble and unnatural than before.
[20:34] * Nihasa waits, pretending she is waking up far slower than she actually is to get an assessment of the situation..
[20:36] <Ebiris> OOC: make a bluff check
[20:36] <Nihasa> roll d20+14
[20:36] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+14 and gets 20." [d20=6]
[20:36] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16
[20:36] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+16 and gets 32." [1d20=16]
[20:37] <Ebiris> "Come on, you're not fooling anyone," an amused and gratingly familiar female voice states, Nihasa feeling sharp nails tracing over her exposed stomach.
[20:38] * Nihasa cracks her eyes open, half-lidded, but doesn't respond otherwise..
[20:40] <Ebiris> Opening her eyes, Nihasa is able to confirm that she faces the same erinyes she swore much bloody revenge against. "That's better," the blue-skinned devil chirps, having forgone her green dress and now merely wearing a few strategically placed leather belts that barely preserve her modesty. "How are you feeling?"
[20:41] <Nihasa> "A little sore.. Nauseous now that I've opened my eyes, though. Could have done without that."
[20:43] <Ebiris> "Really?" the erinyes asks, her face a mask of insincere sympathy. "I suppose I can do something about that," she concludes, her right hand reaching up towards Nihasa's face, fingers bunched together like claws...
[20:43] * Nihasa grins and snaps her teetch at the hand.
[20:43] <Ebiris> OOC: make an attack roll
[20:44] <Nihasa> roll d20+8
[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+8 and gets 16." [d20=8]
[20:45] <Ebiris> Nihasa finds that the devil's fingers are too tough for her to really get much of a toothy grip on, though the attempt does elicit a dark chuckle from her as she uses her other hand to restrain Nihasa's chin while continuing towards the polymorphed Vrock's eye.
[20:45] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+5
[20:45] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+5 and gets 25." [1d20=20]
[20:46] <Ebiris> roll 4d6 and make a fort save, Nihasa
[20:46] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 4d6 and make a fort save, Nihasa and gets 19." [4d6=4, 6, 5, 4]
[20:46] <Ebiris> OOC: actually, damage makes the save moot.
[20:47] <Nihasa> OOC: Does the polymorph effect my saves, for future reference?
[20:47] <Ebiris> OOC: you have no positive con modifier while human, so yes. Subtract that mod from your normal save - same with reflex.
[20:49] <Ebiris> Nihasa feels an instant of searing agony, her vision blurring and shifting dizzyingly before she finally passes out, her last conscious sight being that of her left eye stretched out on its dangling optic nerve, a gruesome wrenching tear more felt than heard before she mercifully blacks out...
[20:49] <Ebiris> roll 1d8+1
[20:49] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d8+1 and gets 4." [1d8=3]
[20:51] <Ebiris> Nihasa isn't sure how long she blacked out for there, but another - far weaker than the last - surge of rejuvenating energy restores her faculties, an oozing and painful ache felt from her left eye socket and a sensation of warm moisture all over her cheek below.
[20:52] * Nihasa opens her right eye and looks around again, pain throbbing in her head.
[20:55] <Ebiris> The erinyes is visible before her, still, just setting a small and empty glass vial onto a nearby table. In her other, very bloodied, hand, she holds an eye far larger than the one just ripped out of Nihasa's head, coloured a deeply bloodstained silver. "Eye of Vrock," she murmurs thoughtfully. "I think that's a spell component..."
[20:56] <Nihasa> "Of course it is. That one there is high quality, too. Better than you'll ever deserve. Of course, that's why you had to have a *Celestial* help you get it, isn't it?"
[20:59] <Ebiris> "Well, my grandmother used to be a celestial, too," the erinyes replies, her deep red wings flaring out behind her briefly as she delicately sets Nihasa's stolen eye on the table along with several other vials of pale blue liquid, and numerous knives, screws, and other dubious instruments. "So clearly not all of them are fools."
[21:02] <Nihasa> "Your grandmother? Who's toy was she? How many times did she bend knee to her enemies, and let them rape her pride, before she gave birth to your worthless line?"
[21:04] <Ebiris> "Can't rape the willing!" the fiend chirps brightly as she picks up a set of pliars and approaches Nihasa. "Of course, sometimes you don't really want people to be willing. A bit of spirited resistance to break can be just the thing to relieve the tedium of a dull day."
[21:07] <Nihasa> "Oh, I know that pleasure well.. I suppose your kind can have *one* redeeming value, after all.. Sadly, your lack of pride is your downfall.. I'd offer to let you come to our side, since your bloodline is used to changing sides and bending knee, but I doubt you'd be smart enough to take up on it."
[21:08] <Ebiris> "Gotta say, your side isn't looking so great right now," the devil smirks as she tilts Nihasa's head back against the cold stone wall by applying presure to her forehead, and starts maneuvering her pliars towards Nihasa's mouth...
[21:09] * Nihasa chuckles.
[21:09] <Nihasa> "You capture *one* of us, after needing outside help, and you think you've won?"
[21:11] <Ebiris> If Nihasa cares to take stock of her surroundings, she'll note that she's manacled to a wall, her arms and legs spread out to fully expose her currently nude form. Her left hand - the one bearing Jade's ring - has been curled into a fist and bound tightly with rope, while the other dangles more freely. To her about five feet away is an orthon orthons with his attention focused solely on the door at the far end of the room.
[21:11] <Ebiris> Said room is only about ten feet by fifteen feet, barely lit by a torch in the hallway outside allowing some fitful light to filter in through the barred window on the door. Darkvision fills in the rest. But any further examinations are put on hold as the cold metal pliars invade Nihasa's mouth, grabbing hold of one of her upper incisors...
[21:11] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+5
[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+5 and gets 19." [1d20=14]
[21:13] <Ebiris> "Outside help?" the erinyes asks conversationally as she wrenches one of Nihasa's teeth out, causing a spike of agony to shoot through her head. "Where did you get that idea?" she wonders, holding up the pliars and curiously eyeing the small fragment of beak-chitin that she now holds.
[21:15] <Nihasa> "Heh- The Clestial. Working with other, lower races.. Disgusting. Pathetic. I remember the days when Devils used to be worth a fight."
[21:17] <Ebiris> "Yes, well, I suppose Vrocks aren't renowned for their brainpower," she sighs, flicking the fragment away into the corner. "Nevermind, we'll pull out whatever knowledge does happen to be hiding in there. Put it to better use than you ever did, I'm at least sure of that." She clacks the grip of the plairs together twice with a faint smile before she reaches up towards Nihasa's exposed hand.
[21:19] <Nihasa> "And I suppose Devils are going to become renown for need Celstials to save them from us Demons. Sounds about like what the Queen always suspected."
[21:22] <Ebiris> "Celestials do have vastly better public images. You wouldn't believe the number of people I've met who've been thrilled to meet me until they found out I was a baatezu," the erinyes replies, her eyes briefly adopting a far off cast.
[21:22] <Ebiris> "Of course, a lot of their sudden unhappiness probably had to do with me doing things like this," she concludes, regaining her focus as she places the pliars over the end knuckle of Nihasa's middle finger and then squeezes.
[21:22] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+5
[21:22] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+5 and gets 10." [1d20=5]
[21:22] <Ebiris> The pressure is quite painful, and does tear her skin a bit, but Nihasa's finger remains mostly intact... for the moment.
[21:23] * Nihasa winces, but chuckles with a nod after it passes.
[21:23] <Nihasa> "Ahh, that makes more sense.. Can't get any followers on your own, so you need to beg the Celestials for their second-hand cast-offs, huh?"
[21:25] <Ebiris> "I'd say we're doing quite well," she frowns a bit at the pliars, setting them aside. "Considering the only mortals I've seen showing any loyalty to your side were showing signs of magical compulsions. Doesn't speak much for your persuasive talents, does it?"
[21:25] * Nihasa chuckles.
[21:27] <Nihasa> "Indeed, those you've seen. Our cast-aways. Since you're used to getting everything you need second-hand, feel free to them, if you wish. Seems only right you take our dregs along with the Celestial's, too."
[21:28] <Ebiris> OOC: make a bluff check
[21:28] <Nihasa> roll d20+14
[21:28] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+14 and gets 20." [d20=6]
[21:28] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16
[21:28] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+16 and gets 29." [1d20=13]
[21:31] <Ebiris> "Your ignorance both amuses and appalls me," the erinyes shakes her head with a mocking giggle of her own. "Still, you are a tough old bird, aren't you? Only pulling out your eye seemed to get any reaction, and I don't really want to extract the other just yet. Those excruciarches make it look so easy, too..."
[21:36] <Nihasa> "Heh. Ignorance, eh? You're convinced this will go somewhere and you have the gall to call someone else ignorance? Though, that doesn't surprise me, I suppose.. It's hard for those who lack our kind of strength to understand it.. Still, I suppose I'll educate you about the difference between your bottom-scraping kind and Demon-kind really is."
[21:37] <Ebiris> "Please, I am all ears," the devil returns as she picks up a shiny knife from the table and coats it in oil from one of the vials.
[21:38] <Ebiris> "Which is more than I'll be able to say for you in a minute," she adds with another giggle, moving back towards Nihasa with blade in hand.
[21:40] <Nihasa> "No matter what you can say for me, one thing will never change: you got to where you are on the coat tails of others. That kind of worthlessness is what keeps you from understanding."
[21:43] -> *Nihasa* In your mind you hear another's voice, sounding both seductive and mocking. "My, isn't that like the pot calling the kettle black?"
[21:43] <Ebiris> "Yes, because we devils are all about the hugs and kisses and helping each other out," the erinyes makes a retching noise briefly before she leans up to nestle her knife just below Nihasa's ear, the sharp metal biting into said fleshy protrusion and eliciting a faint but unpleasant burning sensation.
[21:47] * Nihasa winces and grinds her teeth.
[21:48] <Nihasa> "Kissing the asses of your betters, and hugging their cast-offs seems more in line with you."
[21:49] * Nihasa returns to the voice, 'Not having many options and a schedule are slightly different than begging help from the Celestials. I would think you'd agree..'
[21:52] -> *Nihasa* 'Come now, do you really think celestials would help devils?' Jade asks in surprise. 'Oh, well, it's not your mind I care about. Just ignore this little gnat, she's clearly only killing time with you for amusement. I need you to be ready for when the mastermind appears.'
[21:53] <Ebiris> "Not being nice to your betters can have unhealthy consequences," the erinyes replies with a sunny smile. "Just like this!" And with that, she holds Nihasa's head still and slices her knife viciously up through the base of her ear!
[21:53] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+5
[21:53] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+5 and gets 20." [1d20=15]
[21:53] <Ebiris> roll 1d8
[21:53] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d8 and gets 6." [1d8=6]
[21:54] <Ebiris> OOC: make a fort save
[21:54] <Nihasa> roll d20+6
[21:54] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+6 and gets 24." [d20=18]
[21:54] * Nihasa returns, 'I doubt they're willingly helping them, obviously. Facts remain they're using them as help. Besides, that, however I'm assuming you're using me to track down their location?'
[21:56] <Ebiris> Nihasa feels horribly woozy and dizzy as her left ear is cleanly severed, a severe burning pain coruscating across her flesh all over that side of her head. Making a disgusted face, the erinyes holds up the wrinkled fragment of blue vrock-flesh to briefly inspect it before she flicks it aside.
[21:56] * Nihasa lets a low rumbling growl and a snarl escape as the white-hot pain shoots through her head.
[21:58] -> *Nihasa* 'Nothing so dull... though I suggest you perhaps avoid provoking her so much? I'll need you to be in condition to fight... when the time is right, I'll use you to decapitate this baatezu scheme in one stroke, so please try not to get killed or maimed beyond repair before then?' Jade replies, sounding ever so bland and unconcerned as she discusses Nihasa's potentially dark future.
[22:00] * Nihasa snorts mentally, 'Ahh, I see. You use me to complete the mission, so by proxy, *you* completed the mission, nearly single handedly.. Interesting scheme.. I do wonder, though.. Are you sure this monster has only one head? The amount of influence, and the number of hands they have out.. Makes me wonder if they're really so capable to be held together by a single being.'
[22:04] -> *Nihasa* 'In that case, my lovely little pawn, you had best hope that any other heads can be dealt with using far less painful subterfuge. I'll be keeping an eye on you, and you'll know when the time is right to strike - until then, just play nice. Betray your comrades, betray any mortals you've met here, I really don't care, just stay alive for as long as I need you.'
[22:04] -> *Nihasa* At this, Jade's mental voice sounds notably hard and severe, leaving no doubt as to her priorities.
[22:05] <Ebiris> "I don't think that even damaged your hearing, did it?" the erinyes wonders as she studies the bleeding head wound she's inflicted. "Hello!" she then yells into the bloodied ruin, causing Nihasa's exposed eardrum to vibrate painfully.
[22:05] <Nihasa> "Yes, I can indeed confirm your voice is as horribly screeching as before. Is there really a point to this?"
[22:07] <Ebiris> "Making you suffer - and having fun for myself - is the point, bird-brain," the erinyes replies haughtily. "When we want to know what you know, we'll find out using far more direct and foolproof methods. Torture is simply recreation."
[22:09] <Nihasa> "Ahh, in that case, let me give you some pointers.. See, torture is more about subtlety than brute force.. For it to really do anything, you need to have a goal.. Something you want.. The pain is used as an incentive for getting what you want, not the means."
[22:10] <Ebiris> "But if I want something from you, I just do this," the erinyes replies, giving Nihasa a sunny smile...
[22:10] <Ebiris> OOC: will save
[22:10] <Nihasa> roll d20+6
[22:10] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+6 and gets 23." [d20=17]
[22:10] <Ebiris> OOC: you don't feel any different
[22:11] * Nihasa raises an delicate, but slightly bloody eyebrow at the Devil..
[22:11] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+12
[22:11] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+12 and gets 25." [1d20=13]
[22:11] <Ebiris> She keeps right on smiling!
[22:11] <Ebiris> OOC: another will save
[22:12] <Nihasa> roll d20+6
[22:12] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+6 and gets 16." [d20=10]
[22:12] <Ebiris> OOC: you still feel fine
[22:13] * Nihasa shifts in the chains for a bit more comfort and simply watches the Devil, expectantly.
[22:13] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+12
[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+12 and gets 29." [1d20=17]
[22:13] <Ebiris> OOC: another will save
[22:13] <Nihasa> roll d20+6
[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+6 and gets 13." [d20=7]
[22:14] <Ebiris> Her wide and engaging smile finally adopts a more sinister cast. "There. You do realise I'm only doing this for your own good, right?" she coos, caressing Nihasa's cheeck with the back of her hand.
[22:14] <Ebiris> OOC: you're charmed, she's your best friend in the world and everything she says and does is taken in the most favourable manner.
[22:16] <Nihasa> "I... Suppose I can understand that.. Though, really, I can't see what mutilating me does for my own benefit.. You may have your reasons, though.."
[22:18] <Ebiris> "That's right," she murmurs sympathetically, her blood-red eyes staring deeply into Nihasa's solitary visual organ. "I just know better than you. You can't help your ignorance."
[22:18] <Ebiris> She then twirls the knife around in her other hand, "Of course, having a friendly chat with a demon makes me want to puke, and I'm not responsible for interrogating you, so I think I'll just end this," she concludes, stabbing the blade into Nihasa's gut as her expression switches from friendly and supportive to vicious and bloodthirsty in an instant.
[22:18] <Ebiris> roll 1d4+5
[22:18] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d4+5 and gets 9." [1d4=4]
[22:19] <Ebiris> And in a flash of burning wet pain spreading from her abdomen, Nihasa's world goes dark once more...
[22:19] <Ebiris> roll 1d8+1
[22:19] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d8+1 and gets 4." [1d8=3]

[Ebiris]

[19:15] <Ebiris> Nihasa's solitary eye slowly opens as she finally returns to wakefulness, not knowing exactly how long she was unconscious for. As blurry vision resolves before her, she finds herself still chained against the wall in her dingy cell, a solitary orthon standing guard beside her.
[19:15] <Ebiris> Yet instead of the chipper erinyes from before, she finds a human woman standing before her - short yet with a lush and full figure, she wears a simple yet clingy black dress, a sheathed short sword belted at her waist. It's the same woman who she fought before ending up here, the one who transformed into a planetar.
[19:16] * Nihasa grunts.
[19:16] <Nihasa> "What do *you* want, Planetar?"
[19:17] <Ebiris> She laughs, a delightfully musical sound. "My, I expected to fool the mortals, but I didn't think you'd be taken in as well," she marvels, golden hued eyes glittering with amusement.
[19:17] <Ebiris> OOC: will save, remember your -4 penalty from being cursed
[19:18] <Nihasa> roll d20+6
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+6 and gets 13." [d20=7]
[19:18] -> *Nihasa* You're charmed. She's your best friend, anything she says is taken in the most favourable manner, blah blah.
[19:19] <Nihasa> "I didn't really expect you to be one, truthfully. But, I figured I'd play along with you. Apperances must be kept, after all."
[19:21] <Ebiris> "Hmm, it's just us here, so why worry?" she asks, favouring Nihasa with a fond smile. "Now, it's time to find out what secrets lie in that abyssal head of yours..."
[19:22] -> *Nihasa* "That's her!" Jade's excited voice rings in your head as you suddenly feel a flush of healing energy suffuse you, mending all the wounds you've suffered during the battle and your torture. While your eye is still gone and the diabolical curse remains, the rest of you is now fully restored!
[19:23] <Ebiris> "What the...!" she suddenly gasps, taking a half step back as Nihasa's wounds mend before her eyes!
[19:23] <Nihasa> "I know lots of secrets, of course. Where would you like to start?"
[19:25] -> *Nihasa* "Shut up and kill her!" Jade commands before suddenly going silent as the charm is broken. (OOC: hold on a sec, lines in #dunes to come)
[19:26] <Ebiris> Nihasa suddenly twists and expands, reverting to her full demonic splendour, while before her the 'human' woman likewise shifts, albeit far less drastically as a pair of ebony feathered wings stretch out from her back. She looks inordinately surprised at this development. "How... this isn't possible!"
[19:27] <Ebiris> OOC: make a strength check Nihasa, no penalty as you're no longer cursed
[19:27] <Nihasa> roll d20+10
[19:27] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+10 and gets 26." [d20=16]
[19:28] <Ebiris> As she finally reaches her true form, the flimsy bindings holding her against the wall buckle and snap into useless shards of metal, the vrock barbarian free at last!
[19:30] * Nihasa roars as she shoots forward, full of fury and hate!
[19:30] <Ebiris> OOC: lets roll initiative
[19:30] <Nihasa> roll d20+3
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+3 and gets 15." [d20=12]
[19:30] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1 orthon
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+1 orthon and gets 11." [1d20=10]
[19:30] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+8 eris
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+8 eris and gets 16." [1d20=8]
[19:33] <Ebiris> The fallen angel draws her short sword and seems to be focusing on something, but there's no visible effect. "Oh... oh, you are good," she shakes her head in resigned wonderment a moment later.
[19:33] <Ebiris> OOC: go Nihasa
[19:33] <Ebiris> OOC: she's in range to full attack
[19:33] <Ebiris> OOC: as is the orthon
[19:33] * Nihasa continues to head straight for the fallen angel, releasing her spores into the air as she lashes out with her claws.
[19:34] <Ebiris> OOC: roll 1d8 for spore damage?
[19:34] <Nihasa> roll 1d8
[19:34] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls 1d8 and gets 4." [1d8=4]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+22 (Claw 1)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+22 (Claw 1) and gets 39." [d20=17]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+22 (Claw 2)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+22 (Claw 2) and gets 28." [d20=6]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+17 (Claw 3)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+17 (Claw 3) and gets 30." [d20=13]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+20 (Bite)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+20 (Bite) and gets 38." [d20=18]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+20 (Talon 1)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+20 (Talon 1) and gets 37." [d20=17]
[19:35] <Nihasa> roll d20+20 (Talon 2)
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d20+20 (Talon 2) and gets 22." [d20=2]
[19:35] <Ebiris> The spores fall all around the darkened cell, yet fail to find purchase against the toughened fiendish flesh of either devil.
[19:36] <Ebiris> OOC: all except last talon hit
[19:36] <Nihasa> roll 3#3d6+10
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls 3#3d6+10 and gets 53." [3#3d6+10 = 21, 17, 15]
[19:36] <Nihasa> roll d8+5
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls d8+5 and gets 11." [d8=6]
[19:36] <Nihasa> roll 2#d6+5
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Nihasa rolls 2#d6+5 and gets 17." [2#d6+5 = 9, 8]
[19:37] <Ebiris> OOC: the bot isn't adding properly, so that should work out as 121 total
[19:37] <Nihasa> OOC: damn, knock off one of those talons.
[19:38] <Ebiris> OOC: oh, wait, it is, my bad. Yeah, just ignore that last 8.
[19:41] <Ebiris> Nihasa falls upon the devil with a demonic fury, ripping and tearing through her flesh with ease despite the innate resistance she possesses! Falling away with a hateful grimace, she turns to the orthon, "Put it down!" she commands as the maggot-infested armoured devil swings its wickedly jagged spear at Nihasa!
[19:41] <Ebiris> OOC: you get an attack of opportunity here
[19:43] * Nihasa lashes out with her claw at the Orthon
[19:44] <Nihasa> roll d20+22
[19:44] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+22 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{30}
[19:44] <Ebiris> OOC: hit
[19:44] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[19:44] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=9 ]{19}
[19:44] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+14
[19:44] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+14 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{28}
[19:44] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+10
[19:44] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{13}
[19:44] <Ebiris> OOC: make a strength check, +4 bonus
[19:45] <Nihasa> roll d20+14
[19:45] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+14 --> [ 1d20=15 ]{29}
[19:45] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+9
[19:45] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+9 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{27}
[19:45] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+10
[19:45] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{27}
[19:45] <Ebiris> OOC: another strength check, same bonus
[19:46] <Nihasa> roll d20+14
[19:46] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+14 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{34}
[19:47] <Ebiris> The orthon takes a nasty clawing as it tries to sweep Nihasa's legs away from under her, but even despite that it just can't knock her down, the vrock proving too good at staying on her feet!
[19:47] <Ebiris> Meanwhile the devil turns back to the door closed behind her, quickly yanking it open and rushing outside and round the corner, out of sight!
[19:47] <Ebiris> OOC: Nihasa
[19:49] * Nihasa charges after her, rounding the corner and thirsting for blood.
[19:50] <Ebiris> Rushing around the corner, Nihasa sees she has returned to her human form, but that abruptly changes with her wings flaring out once more as Nihasa catches up, finding herself in a dark corridor with a large double door about forty feet ahead.
[19:51] <Ebiris> OOC: you can attack her since you caught up with just one move action.
[19:54] * Nihasa sees her prey and launches at her, full force!
[19:54] <Nihasa> roll 2#d20+22
[19:54] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 2#d20+22 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{26}, [ 1d20=20 ]{42}
[19:54] <Nihasa> roll d20+17
[19:54] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+17 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{35}
[19:54] <Ebiris> OOC: why did you roll twice? anyway, the first roll misses.
[19:55] <Nihasa> OOC: Uh, I get two claw attacks at +22 and one at +17?
[19:55] <Ebiris> OOC: that's when you full attack.
[19:55] <Ebiris> OOC: you only get a single attack if you also move that round
[19:55] <Nihasa> OOC: Ah, oh well. Swing and a miss, then.
[19:56] <Ebiris> She nimbly ducks under Nihasa's outstretched claw while the orthon comes running out, struggling to catch up in its heavy armour...
[19:58] <Ebiris> "Like I'm going to die against the likes of you..." Eris snarls as she turns to flee once more...
[19:58] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO
[19:58] * Nihasa lashes out with her claw, hoping to rip the Fallen Angel's spine out.
[19:58] <Nihasa> roll d20+22
[19:58] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+22 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{34}
[19:58] <Ebiris> OOC: hit
[19:59] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[19:59] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=9 ]{19}
[20:04] <Ebiris> While her spine remains intact, Nihasa does manage to shred one of her wings which abruptly vanishes as she moves away and turns back to Nihasa now in her human form...
[20:04] <Ebiris> which begins another horrifying transformation, her neck elongating and twisting as her body expands, flesh turning a sickly purple while wicked looking quills erupt from her flesh, the devil turning into a large wyrm-like creature that dominates the hallway, easily as big as Nihasa now and snapping its fang-filled jaws hungrily.
[20:04] <Ebiris> OOC: go Nihasa
[20:05] * Nihasa shoots forward again, more than ready to go toe to toe with this thing..
[20:05] <Ebiris> OOC: hold on
[20:05] <Ebiris> OOC: she has greater reach now so can AoO you
[20:06] <Ebiris> As Nihasa lunges forward, the transformed devil lunges its head forward, snapping out to take a chunk out of her flesh in the instant before she reverts back to her feather-winged humanoid form!
[20:06] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16
[20:06] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 --> [ 1d20=1 ]{17}
[20:06] <Ebiris> But she misses anyway, her head shrinking back to normal size  before she can land a meaningful bite!
[20:07] * Nihasa lashes out again, reaching for her face with her claw..
[20:07] <Nihasa> roll d20+22
[20:07] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+22 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{30}
[20:09] <Ebiris> Nihasa's claw lashes out but too slow as she twists her body to the side, the attack missing!
[20:09] <Ebiris> Meanwhile the orthon rushes forward to charge Nihasa and stick its spear into her flank!
[20:09] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+18
[20:09] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+18 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{27}
[20:09] <Ebiris> roll 2d6+9
[20:09] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6+9 --> [ 2d6=6 ]{15}
[20:10] <Ebiris> The hellish spear has trouble penetrating skin that only has cause to fear holy weapons, but still a slight wound is inflicted, while the devil smirks and dances backwards, starting to shift form back into that spiny dragon as she escapes Nihasa's influence!
[20:10] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO
[20:11] * Nihasa again reaches for the bitch with her claws..
[20:11] <Nihasa> roll d20+22
[20:11] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+22 --> [ 1d20=10 ]{32}
[20:11] <Ebiris> OOC: hit
[20:12] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[20:12] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=8 ]{18}
[20:13] <Ebiris> Another wound is inflicted, keeping the devil bleeding despite her annoying tendancy to regenerate. As she gets some distance from Nihasa once more, she turns and opens her mouth, releasing a deafening cacophony of terrifying sound that washes right over Nihasa and the Orthon both!
[20:13] <Ebiris> OOC: make a will save and a reflex save
[20:13] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6 orthon reflex
[20:14] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 orthon reflex --> [ 1d20=16 ]{22}
[20:14] <Nihasa> roll 2#d20+10 (both are the same bonus for me)
[20:14] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 2#d20+10 (both are the same bonus for me) --> [ 1d20=16 ]{26}, [ 1d20=13 ]{23}
[20:14] <Ebiris> roll 6d10 sonic damage
[20:14] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 6d10 sonic damage --> [ 6d10=36 ]{36}
[20:14] <Ebiris> roll 4d6
[20:14] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 4d6 --> [ 4d6=13 ]{13}
[20:16] <Ebiris> The orthon braces itself slightly, helped by the cover Nihasa offers, but the poor vrock suffers the full brunt of the devastating sonic assault, her ears popping and skin bubbling under the crescendo of noise! It's a terrifying display, enough to put fear into even a demon such as her!
[20:16] <Ebiris> OOC: you're shaken for 13 rounds
[20:19] * Nihasa falters momentarily under the attack, but does not fall! Instead, she rallies forth in all of her clawed and taloned fury!
[20:19] <Ebiris> OOC: your turn, also
[20:19] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16 AoO
[20:19] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 AoO --> [ 1d20=14 ]{30}
[20:19] <Ebiris> roll 2d6+10
[20:19] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{17}
[20:19] <Ebiris> OOC: carry on, I'll describe the AoO after your attack
[20:20] <Nihasa> roll 2#d20+20
[20:20] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 2#d20+20 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{33}, [ 1d20=4 ]{24}
[20:20] <Nihasa> roll d20+15
[20:20] <Ebiris> OOC: single attack only, remember
[20:20] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+15 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{17}
[20:20] <Nihasa> roll 3#d20+18
[20:20] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3#d20+18 --> [ 1d20=19 ]{37}, [ 1d20=11 ]{29}, [ 1d20=7 ]{25}
[20:21] <Ebiris> OOC: all except bite hit
[20:22] <Nihasa> roll 3#3d6+10
[20:23] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3#3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=14 ]{24}, [ 3d6=12 ]{22}, [ 3d6=13 ]{23}
[20:23] <Nihasa> roll 2#d6+5
[20:23] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 2#d6+5 --> [ 1d6=2 ]{7}, [ 1d6=4 ]{9}
[20:24] <Ebiris> The orthon is eviscerated handily by Nihasa, tottering unsteadily on its feet for a moment as its skin seems to bubble and churn with frenzied movement beneath, before it abruptly explodes! A shower of sharp toothed maggots descend upon Nihasa from the messy expiration, biting and gnawing on her flesh!
[20:24] <Ebiris> roll 2d6
[20:24] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6 --> [ 2d6=12 ]{12}
[20:24] <Ebiris> They only sting a little bit, though.
* Retrieving #dunes modes...
[20:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d4
[20:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d4 --> [ 1d4=3 ]{3}
[20:26] <Ebiris> "Oh, now I'll have to summon another one of those you little pest!" the devil cries, her voice oddly echoey and reverbating in her new form as she casts a spell and backs away towards the far door, her wounds healing further.
[20:26] <Ebiris> roll 3d8+12
[20:26] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 3d8+12 --> [ 3d8=8 ]{20}
[20:27] <Ebiris> OOC: your turn
[20:27] * Nihasa charges at her, full bore, closing the distance with a roar.
[20:28] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16 AoO
[20:28] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 AoO --> [ 1d20=7 ]{23}
[20:28] <Ebiris> roll 2d6+10
[20:28] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=4 ]{14}
[20:30] <Ebiris> OOC: go ahead and roll your attack
[20:30] * Nihasa continues full steam ahead, lashing out with her claw again..
[20:30] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:30] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{23}
[20:33] <Ebiris> Nihasa takes a quick bite on the shoulder before the devil reverts back to her natural form, swaying slightly from the experience and just managing to slide out of the way of a vicious clawing! She then retreats back further, reaching the door with nowhere left to run. Unless she opens it.
[20:33] <Ebiris> OOC: make your AoO first
[20:33] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:33] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=15 ]{35}
[20:33] <Ebiris> OOC: hit
[20:33] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[20:33] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=12 ]{22}
[20:34] <Ebiris> She takes a vicious clawing in the back as she elongates back into dragon form, turning back to Nihasa and starting to cast a spell...
[20:34] <Ebiris> OOC: your go
[20:35] * Nihasa launches at the dragon-thing and tries to grind her claws into it's eyes..
[20:36] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:36] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{38}
[20:36] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16 AoO for her
[20:36] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 AoO for her --> [ 1d20=10 ]{26}
[20:36] <Ebiris> roll 2d6+10
[20:36] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=8 ]{18}
[20:36] <Ebiris> OOC: your attack hit
[20:36] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[20:36] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=9 ]{19}
[20:38] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+24 concentration check
[20:38] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+24 concentration check --> [ 1d20=8 ]{32}
[20:39] <Ebiris> She lashes out with her sinuous neck at Nihasa as she approaches, biting a chunk out of the Vrock's left wing, but Nihasa pounces quickly and tears a bloody gash down her face, ruining the spell she was casting!
[20:40] <Ebiris> Grimacing in pain, she turns to shove open the door, dropping her guard for a moment as she does so!
[20:40] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO for you
[20:43] * Nihasa lashes out, trying to trip the damn annoying woman..
[20:44] <Ebiris> She gives Nihasa a quick retributive stab in turn!
[20:44] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+24
[20:44] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+24 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{36}
[20:44] <Ebiris> roll 1d6+4
[20:44] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d6+4 --> [ 1d6=6 ]{10}
[20:44] <Ebiris> But the sword merely bounces off her toughened flesh!
[20:45] <Ebiris> OOC: go ahead with the trip attempt, make an attack roll first
[20:45] <Nihasa> roll d20+12
[20:45] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+12 --> [ 1d20=16 ]{28}
[20:45] <Ebiris> OOC: that was your strength check, you have to attack her first.
[20:45] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:45] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=10 ]{30}
[20:45] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+8
[20:45] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+8 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{17}
[20:47] <Ebiris> As the door opens to reveal what looks to be a subterranean crypt, the walls lined with inset coffin chambers and branching off both left and right after a few feet, Nihasa sends Eris falling on her stomach! She immediately picks herself back up and steps away from Nihasa, but not far enough to get out of range!
[20:47] <Ebiris> OOC: your turn
[20:48] * Nihasa lashes out with a dark chuckle at the woman..
[20:48] <Nihasa> roll 2#d20+20
[20:48] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 2#d20+20 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{34}, [ 1d20=10 ]{30}
[20:48] <Nihasa> roll d20+15
[20:48] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+15 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{29}
[20:49] <Nihasa> roll 3#d20+18
[20:49] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3#d20+18 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{30}, [ 1d20=8 ]{26}, [ 1d20=7 ]{25}
[20:49] <Ebiris> OOC: all except talons hit
[20:49] <Nihasa> roll 3#3d6+10
[20:49] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3#3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=6 ]{16}, [ 3d6=6 ]{16}, [ 3d6=13 ]{23}
[20:49] <Nihasa> roll d8+5
[20:49] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d8+5 --> [ 1d8=5 ]{10}
[20:51] <Ebiris> She's horribly ravaged by Nihasa's claws and beak, her still mending flesh running with rivers of dark red blood as she grits her teeth in pain, flapping her wings as she flies out into the wider-spaced catacombs beyond!
[20:51] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO
[20:53] * Nihasa lunges at the airborne devil, intending on bringing her to the ground!
[20:53] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+19 AoO
[20:54] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+19 AoO --> [ 1d20=16 ]{35}
[20:54] <Ebiris> OOC: she can't actually damage you, so make your attack
[20:54] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:54] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{22}
[20:55] <Ebiris> She adroitly slips out of the way of Nihasa's grasp, reverting back to her dragon form as she soars a short distance towards the junction, then turns towards the vrock with a fanged grin. "What's so funny?" she asks before releasing another hellish cacaphony of sound at Nihasa!
[20:55] <Ebiris> OOC: reflex save
[20:55] <Nihasa> roll d20+8
[20:55] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+8 --> [ 1d20=19 ]{27}
[20:56] <Ebiris> roll 6d10
[20:56] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 6d10 --> [ 6d10=33 ]{33}
[20:56] <Ebiris> roll 1d4
[20:56] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d4 --> [ 1d4=3 ]{3}
[20:56] <Ebiris> Nihasa braces herself against the worst of it this time, though the sonic waves still batter and injure her!
[20:58] * Nihasa again, charges at her and lashes out with a claw.
[20:58] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[20:58] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{25}
[20:58] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16 AoO
[20:58] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 AoO --> [ 1d20=20 ]{36}
[20:58] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+16 AoO crit check
[20:58] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+16 AoO crit check --> [ 1d20=17 ]{33}
[20:59] <Ebiris> roll 4d6+20
[20:59] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 4d6+20 --> [ 4d6=19 ]{39}
[21:00] <Ebiris> Nihasa takes a horrific bite around the midsection that almost crushes her ribcage entirely before the antimagic field kicks in and reverts the dragon to a devil, who nimbly hops backwards from her outstretched claws!
[21:02] <Ebiris> Still drenched in blood from her slowly sealing wounds, the fallen angel smirks. "That looked like it hurt. Maybe this jailbreak doesn't look like such a good idea now, hmm?" she enquires, flapping her wings lazily as she takes off down the right-hand side of the junction.
[21:02] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO
[21:03] * Nihasa lashes out with a claw again.
[21:03] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[21:03] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{38}
[21:03] <Ebiris> OOC: hit
[21:03] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[21:03] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=14 ]{24}
[21:06] <Ebiris> She stops smirking as Nihasa rakes her back viciously, tearing a bloody swath through her now quite badly marred flesh. "Gaah!" she groans, turning into a displeasured roar as she reverts to dragon form. "This is becoming intolerable," she grumbles, casting another spell upon herself.
[21:06] <Ebiris> roll 1d8+10
[21:06] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d8+10 --> [ 1d8=2 ]{12}
[21:06] <Ebiris> OOC: your go
[21:06] * Nihasa again, charges at her and lashes out with a claw.
[21:06] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[21:06] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{40}
[21:07] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+17 AoO for her, ouch
[21:07] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+17 AoO for her, ouch --> [ 1d20=7 ]{24}
[21:07] <Ebiris> roll 2d6+10
[21:07] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=9 ]{19}
[21:07] <Ebiris> OOC: go ahead with your crit confirmation?
[21:07] <Nihasa> roll d20+20 crit check
[21:07] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 crit check --> [ 1d20=3 ]{23}
[21:07] <Ebiris> OOC: normal hit
[21:07] <Nihasa> roll 3d6+10
[21:07] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : 3d6+10 --> [ 3d6=13 ]{23}
[21:09] <Ebiris> It's a tit for tat exchanve, Nihasa being bitten and Eris being clawed, both fiends coming off badly in the exchange! "Rrr... enough! You won't get out of here alive, anyway!" the fallen angel snarls as she retreats from Nihasa again!
[21:09] <Ebiris> OOC: AoO
[21:09] * Nihasa lashes out with a claw again.
[21:09] <Nihasa> roll d20+20
[21:09] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+20 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{28}
[21:10] <Ebiris> She dives at just the right moment to avoid a clawing as she flies away, shifting back into dragon form and then... vanishing.
[21:13] * Nihasa glances around briefly and takes her ring off, then settles into a defensive stance, waiting..
[21:13] <Ebiris> OOC: make a listen check
[21:13] <Nihasa> roll d20+16
[21:13] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+16 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{18}
[21:15] <Ebiris> All is eerily still in the aftermath of battle, the tiny spatter caused by a droplet of Nihasa's blood striking the stones below sounding almost deafening... everything is dark and silent in the monochromatic crypt, Nihasa's darkvision letting her see that the path ahead of her turns to the left, while behind her it also turns in the same direction after about sixty feet.
[21:16] * Nihasa cautiously moves forwards, being sure to keep a wall at her back while she does so..
[21:19] <Ebiris> Skittering along the wall, Nihasa reaches the corner. Glancing around it, she sees the path extending further out of her sight, though a junction both left and right is visible about fifty feet ahead.
[21:19] * Nihasa continues down it, opting to head towards the left junction.
[21:22] <Ebiris> The path continues for perhaps a hundred feet before it reaches a crossroads, turning left, right, and continuing straight ahead for another forty feet before it turns to the right.
[21:22] <Ebiris> roll 1d100
[21:22] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=99 ]{99}
[21:22] <Ebiris> OOC: make a listen check
[21:23] <Nihasa> roll d20+16
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+16 --> [ 1d20=6 ]{22}
[21:23] <Ebiris> roll 1d4
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d4 --> [ 1d4=3 ]{3}
[21:24] <Ebiris> As she pauses at the junction, Nihasa can hear footsteps approaching behind her, heavy and offbalanced, something not quite right in the gait of whomever is making them. Sounds like at least three seperate pairs of feet, she thinks.
[21:24] * Nihasa continues on her path, trying to stay ahead of her persuers.
[21:24] <Ebiris> OOC: which direction you going in?
[21:25] <Nihasa> OOC: Straight.
[21:26] <Ebiris> Heading straight ahead, Nihasa sees on the path turning right that it goes right again about fifty feet away, but there's also an inset door about twenty feet away on the left, made of thick steel and lined with sigils of some sort.
[21:27] * Nihasa heads to this door, pausing momentarily to listen for anything beyond the door.
[21:27] <Ebiris> OOC: listen check
[21:27] <Nihasa> roll d20+16
[21:27] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+16 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{24}
[21:28] <Ebiris> Nihasa can't hear anything beyond the heavy looking door, but she can hear another set of ponderous footsteps slowly approaching from the corner ahead of her, as well as the ones continuing to approach from behind.
[21:28] * Nihasa attempts to open the door..
[21:29] <Ebiris> The door, it is locked!
[21:29] * Nihasa heads towards the corner ahead of her, hoping to at least get the jump on who/whatever it is.
[21:31] <Ebiris> Reaching said corner, Nihasa sees a bulky humanoid figure wrapped in bandages slowly lurching towards her. It's only just coming into range of her darkvision at sixty feet away, but it seems to have also spotted her, emitting a dry throaty moan of recognition.
[21:32] <Nihasa> OOC: Is this a T shaped intersection?
[21:32] <Ebiris> OOC: you're standing at an L bend, about forty feet away is a four way junction, and the mummy is a bit past that straight down from you
[21:33] * Nihasa takes to the air and heads for the four way junction, planning on taking the right junction.
[21:33] <Ebiris> OOC: lets roll init
[21:33] <Ebiris> roll 1d20 mummy
[21:33] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20 mummy --> [ 1d20=10 ]{10}
[21:33] <Nihasa> roll d20+3
[21:33] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+3 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{6}
[21:33] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6 ???
[21:33] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 ??? --> [ 1d20=8 ]{14}
[21:34] <Ebiris> The mummy reaches the junction first and keeps advancing, now only twenty feet from Nihasa and blocking her path. She could still fly over it, but wouldn't have much room in that case.
[21:35] * Nihasa attempts to fly over it, hoping to continue on past it towards the new junction..
[21:35] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+11 AoO
[21:35] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+11 AoO --> [ 1d20=10 ]{21}
[21:35] <Ebiris> The mummy swings a fist upwards but is too slow to catch Nihasa as she flies over its head, reaching the junction safely...
[21:35] <Ebiris> OOC: going right still?
[21:36] <Nihasa> OOC: Sure.
[21:37] <Ebiris> Swinging around to the right, Nihasa leaves the bandage-wrapped undead in the dust with her superior speed, flying back towards the junction she passed earlier... and seeing a trio of humanoid figures at it, pale and dessicated skeletal thin humans wearing cloaks adorned with magical sigils, their eyes blaze with unholy power and as one they fire a barrage of crackling negative energy straight up at her!
[21:37] <Ebiris> Only to watch as it fizzles and vanishes ten feet from the vrock, beaten by the antimagic field she bears.
[21:39] * Nihasa whirls around and heads down the opposite junction as quickly as possible...
[21:39] <Ebiris> Flying back the way she came again, Nihasa finds the mummy waiting for her at the centre of the junction!
[21:39] <Ebiris> OOC: you can attack him or fly straight over, whatever you prefer
[21:40] <Nihasa> OOC: Uh, over him again, towards the one junction I haven't been down yet.
[21:40] <Ebiris> OOC: you could go either right or straight ahead (relative to your current heading)
[21:40] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+11 AoO
[21:40] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+11 AoO --> [ 1d20=4 ]{15}
[21:41] <Nihasa> OOC: I should have already been down three of them. The one I came from intially, the one towards the door, the one with the skels, right?
[21:45] * Nihasa heads towards the west, hoping to find a way out.
[21:46] <Ebiris> Shooting over the clumsily flailing mummy's head, Nihasa finds the path ahead curves to her right, which would be South if she assumes the sigil-covered door is North. It might not be, but it's a valid assumption for the moment.
[21:47] * Nihasa contnues on her path, searching for a way out..
[21:48] <Ebiris> Here she sees an inlet with a double-door to the East, while the path turns back to the West further on. This door is made of stone and covered in arcane glyphs and seals.
[21:48] * Nihasa flies to the door and tests it, trying to get it open..
[21:50] <Ebiris> The door is somewhat heavy, but still opens surprisingly easily. Ahead Nihasa sees a small chamber dominated by an ornately decorated coffin that drips precious metals and jewels. Surrounding the chamber on all sides are shelves bearing strange looking objects, crystals, books, jars and who knows what else.
[21:52] * Nihasa chooses to, instead, close the door and heads back, following the path back around to the west, looking for a new path..
[21:54] <Ebiris> Heading this way Nihasa can conclude that the layout is basically symnetrical, with the 'south' edge lacking a doorway but instead having a staircase leading downwards.
[21:55] * Nihasa decides to take the plunge, and heads down the staircase..
[21:57] <Ebiris> The stairs are somewhat tricky to negotiate, clearly designed for beings smaller than vrocks, but descend them Nihasa does, emerging onto a similarly designed crypt on the level below. The stone here is more weathered in appearance, dust settling thickly upon every surface.
[21:58] * Nihasa begins to cautiously search this level as well...
[21:58] <Ebiris> roll 1d100
[21:58] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=51 ]{51}
[22:00] <Ebiris> OOC: make a spot check
[22:01] <Nihasa> roll d20+16
[22:01] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+16 --> [ 1d20=7 ]{23}
[22:02] <Ebiris> As she rounds the first corner, Nihasa notices something odd... barely there shadows that flit around her, seeming to vanish entirely as they get within ten feet and barely flickering into view on the outskirts of her peripheral vision every now and then, moving with frenzied and unnatural urgency.
[22:03] * Nihasa gets a bit more paranoid, but continues on her way, flexing her claws and talons every few minutes, antcipating an attack..
[22:04] <Ebiris> Nothing outright attacks Nihasa for the moment as she reaches the 'east' side and finds no doors or stairways immediately visible...
[22:04] * Nihasa pauses for a moment, listening for anything..
[22:05] <Ebiris> OOC: listen check
[22:05] <Nihasa> roll d20+18
[22:05] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+18 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{20}
[22:05] <Ebiris> All is still and quiet to Nihasa's ears, even as the shadows continue to dance their frenzied jig all about her.
[22:05] * Nihasa continues her search..
[22:08] <Ebiris> Finding the layout identical to the floor above, Nihasa is just approaching the North side when several things happen at once.
[22:08] <Ebiris> First of all, she hears Jade's voice in her head, a seductive croon of, "Did you tear that filthy little devil apart for me, Nihasa?" and second of all, the madly thrashing shadows surrounding her suddenly manifest fully, four of them, vaguely humanoid shapes of twisting darkness, they reach out towards the vrock without a sound!
[22:09] <Ebiris> OOC: initiative
[22:09] <Nihasa> roll d20+3
[22:09] <Rei-chan> Nihasa rolled : d20+3 --> [ 1d20=7 ]{10}
[22:09] <Ebiris> roll 4#1d20+2
[22:09] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 4#1d20+2 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{5}, [ 1d20=8 ]{10}, [ 1d20=17 ]{19}, [ 1d20=8 ]{10}
[22:09] <Ebiris> Before Nihasa even has time to think about things, the first shadow is upon her!
[22:10] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:10] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{10}
[22:10] <Ebiris> OOC: that was a touch attack and hits since you're flat footed
[22:10] <Ebiris> roll 1d8
[22:10] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d8 --> [ 1d8=1 ]{1}
[22:10] <Ebiris> OOC: 1 point of strength damage
[22:11] <Ebiris> Nihasa feels a cold chill at the contact, her muscles contracting slightly!
[22:11] <Ebiris> OOC: your turn
[22:12] * Nihasa sends back to jade as she lashes out, 'Kinda busy. No, I didn't. She vanshied, couldn't find her. Wraiths, or something similar, are on me right now..'
[22:12] * Nihasa rakes her claws at the shadow, hoping to deal significant damage..
[22:13] <Ebiris> OOC: hold up a second
[22:14] <Ebiris> Nihasa's first claw rakes through the shadow easily enough, but seems to phase through it without doing any injury at all!
[22:14] <Ebiris> OOC: they're incorporeal so you can't hurt them at all, one attack tells you that. You have a move action left.
[22:14] * Nihasa bolts towards an unexplored direction again, at the fullest possible speed.
[22:15] <Ebiris> The shadow that already struck her tries again to catch her exposed side as she flees!
[22:15] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:15] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{10}
[22:16] <Ebiris> But this time misses as Nihasa rounds the corner to the North, seeing a stone doorway there covered in runes and glyphs. The three remaining shadows all come after her, phasing through the intervening wall to easily catch up and strike!
[22:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:16] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=19 ]{25}
[22:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[22:16] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{11}
[22:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[22:16] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{8}
[22:16] <Ebiris> roll 1d8
[22:16] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d8 --> [ 1d8=8 ]{8}
[22:17] <Ebiris> OOC: 8 strength damage, so you're at 21 str
[22:18] <Ebiris> While two miss, one catches Nihasa in the small of her back, causing her to convulse in agony as her muscles sieze up on her!
[22:18] -> *Nihasa* "You... what?" Jade's voice in your mind sounds very quiet and very dangerous right now.
[22:18] <Ebiris> And the one that acted first likewise follows, lashing out at the vrock with negative energy filled hands of shadow!
[22:18] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:18] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=20 ]{26}
[22:18] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6 crit check ow
[22:18] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 crit check ow --> [ 1d20=10 ]{16}
[22:18] <Ebiris> roll 2d8
[22:18] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 2d8 --> [ 2d8=5 ]{5}
[22:18] <Ebiris> OOC: 5 strength damage, putting you at 16 str
[22:18] <Ebiris> OOC: your go
[22:20] <Ebiris> OOC: also, I forgot about it, but your curse is back on too, so -4 to all rolls
[22:22] * Nihasa responds to Jade, 'Little busy. Shadows, draining strength. Jeweled coffins, magic glyphs, dragon polymorph, skeletal mages, and mummies. Little busy..'
[22:23] * Nihasa speeds past the doors, hoping to make it back around to a stairway before the shadows kill her.. Again.
[22:24] <Ebiris> OOC: are you running away full speed or taking a withdrawal for a double move away? You'll get 1 AoO on a withdrawal and 4 on a run, but a run will get you twice as far away from them and stop them attacking you at all next round if you go far enough.
[22:24] <Nihasa> OOC: Run.
[22:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{10}
[22:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+6
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+6 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{14}
[22:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{11}
[22:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+3
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d20+3 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{8}
[22:25] <Ebiris> roll 1d8
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d8 --> [ 1d8=8 ]{8}
[22:28] <Ebiris> OOC: going to head South or West?
[22:28] <Nihasa> OOC: South I guess.
[22:30] <Ebiris> While she dodges most, Nihasa does take a single punishing touch of freezing negative energy that makes her seize up even more - not even respawning left her feeling as weak and powerless as this! At least she's gained some distance from the shadows, but they're fast approaching, phasing through the walls to catch up as Nihasa runs blindly down the hallway back towards the stairway leading up!
[22:30] -> *Nihasa* "Worthless! Pathetic!" Jade snarls viciously. "I gave you every advantage, and still you failed me utterly! I hope the undead rend your soul into oblivion!" She suddenly goes silent as Nihasa feels a wrenching tearing sensation on her back where the lilitu originally placed her mark.
[22:30] <Ebiris> roll 1d6
[22:30] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d6 --> [ 1d6=5 ]{5}
[22:30] <Ebiris> OOC: 5 points of charisma drain
[22:31] <Ebiris> OOC: and your turn again
[22:32] * Nihasa feels for her inherient abilities as she continues heading towards the stairway, hoping to teleport back towards the inn..
[22:32] <Ebiris> OOC: whereabouts in the inn?
[22:33] <Nihasa> OOC: Behind it, in the alley.
[22:33] <Ebiris> roll 1d100
[22:33] <Rei-chan> Ebiris rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=68 ]{68}
[22:33] <Ebiris> Nihasa succeeds in this, leaving these musty crypts behind to appear in an alleyway behind the beef hatchet! Luckily for her, it seems to be deserted right now, no one nearby to take note of a fiendish vulture's appearance.
[22:35] * Nihasa slumps against the wall before trying to telepathically call to the two succubi she hopes are inside..

[Ebiris]

Nihasa returns to Seraphim Sword