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[Corwin]

[18:39] <Ko-Vampirewatching> ---
[18:39] <Ko-Vampirewatching> OOC: Last lines?
[18:39] <Alicia> just outside here." He looks Alicia over, "You're one of that Guard, aren't you? You look it."
[18:39] <Alicia> [21:25] <Alicia> "That's right, lieutenant Alicia Reynes, at your service," Alicia confirms. "How long ago did you see him and where was he headed?"
[18:39] <Alicia> [21:26] <Kotono> "Over an hour ago. He was going to the elven mission," The man looks at Alicia long, before brushing his hair back a bit. His ears are somewhat pointed. "He moves like an elven ranger or someone trained like that. The way of moving without being heard or noticed, while not looking like you are unless you're also trained like that."
[18:39] <Alicia> [21:27] <Kotono> "That got my attention. I didn't expect to see a ranger or someone like that here."
[18:39] <Alicia> [21:28] <Alicia> "He's no ranger," Alicia snorts. "But I did have an earlier lead towards the mission, so there may be something in this... Thank you for your help, good sir," she nods gratefully, getting up and then heading off to the mission.
[18:39] <Alicia> [21:28] <Kotono> "Mm, g'luck." He says absently, before going back to his drink. OOC - Let's pause here, workhell looms.
[18:44] <Ko-Vampirewatching> Alicia heads to the elven mission. A few of the elves glance at her again as she enters, though none make a point of it on looking at her.
[18:45] * Alicia makes her way to the counter where she had a response on the locate object spell, hoping to find the same elf manning it.
[18:49] <Ko-Vampirewatching> The same elf is. "Aaah yes? Sir Reynes?" HE looks Alicia's outfit over. "How can we help you?"
[18:50] <Alicia> "Good morning," Alicia smiles briefly at him, not wanting to come off as too pushy. "Mind if I ask a few questions?"
[18:51] <Ko-Vampirewatching> "Go on," the elf agrees.
[18:52] <Alicia> "Thank you," Alicia nods, before unfolding the paper on which Jessica rendered the dagger she saw. "Have you seen a dagger like this recently, first of all?"
[18:54] <Ko-Vampirewatching> "Yes." He reaches down, pulling out a dagger just like that. It's a shiny dagger, it's blade looking razor sharp. "It was part of a sale today."
[18:55] * Ko-Vampirewatching is now known as Kotono
[18:56] <Alicia> "Sold any to a man with greasy black hair and wearing a brown cloak?" Alicia asks. "Or for that matter seen anyone of that description? I understand he was here a bit over an hour ago."
[18:59] <Kotono> "He sold it. He traded this and some gold for a pair of boots of elven kind. He was quite insistent on the matter and offered this dagger. It's magic, so we accepted." The clerk puts the dagger onto the counter, letting it lie there. "He was also interested in a cloak and said he may be coming into some money soon, so he may return."
[19:01] <Alicia> "He mention anything else?" Alicia asks. "Where he was from, where he's staying, how long he'll be in town, anything like that?"
[19:02] <Kotono> "He did did mention he was new to town," The elf notes. "He said he was s urprised to find elves here. He spoke our language quite well."
[19:04] * Alicia nods. "Any chance you saw which way he headed after he left?"
[19:04] <Alicia> "Or get his name?"
[19:06] <Kotono> "He didn't mention it," A shake of his head at that, "But he did mention one other thing. He asked about the temples in this city. When I mentioned the new ones, he took notice of the Mystra one in particular. He laughed and said it felt right like home, and that maybe he should visit."
[19:09] <Alicia> Must be one of Beth's old acquaintances from Kelara... probably she skipped out on paying him years ago and never thought anything of it. Still, whether he was wronged or not is immaterial, the threats he made against her sister cannot go unanswered. "Thank you, you've been very helpful," she nods gratefully before heading out with Jessica.
[19:09] <Alicia> "Lets keep checking the rest of the inns to find out if he's checked in at them before we try anything else?" she suggests.
[19:12] <Kotono> "Have you had any luck," Jessica asks as she starts to walk, preparing to do just what Alicia suggested.
[19:16] <Alicia> "Sounds like he's someone from back in Kelara. He sold the dagger today for some boots that muffle his footsteps. Horrible timing, really," Alicia admits. "Boots of Elvenkind are pretty expensive and uncommon, so I could ask Elle for more help searching for them tomorrow, but I'd far rather find him today."
[19:16] <Alicia> "He said he might check out our temple, according to the elf, so we'll look in there in case he's been seen, too." She pauses, "Actually, temple first. Might get a warmer trail if he's been recently."
[19:22] <Kotono> The trip back to the temple is without incident. On reaching the main hall and Shankar, you find him going over a few things. "Oh, m'lady," he perks up as Alicia enters.
[19:23] <Alicia> "Good morning, Shankar," Alicia greets the priest with a smile. "I'm sorry to trouble you, but we're looking for someone who might have stopped by, here," she then gives the same description of the greasy haired man as before.
[19:25] <Kotono> "Oh!" He straightens up, "He came by not even a half hour ago. He didn't stay long, but we did talk a moment. Was he looking for you?"
[19:26] <Alicia> "Other way around," Alicia shakes her head. "What did you talk about?"
[19:28] <Kotono> "Kelara briefly. He asked we commission magical items here as well, as he may be coming into some money soon. I said we'd consider it as our services grow, b the Lady's grace."
[19:29] <Alicia> "Know where he headed afterwards?" Alicia asks the same question she asked the elf. "Or get his name, for that matter."
[19:30] <Kotono> "Christopher, I believe." He thinks a moment, "Yes, that was it. He said he was hungry."
[19:31] * Alicia mentally works out where the nearest food vendors and restaurants are from here.
[19:31] <Kotono> There's a cafe down the street from Alicia's house with a few tables outside. That's the closest.
[19:32] <Alicia> "It's something to look into. Thank you, Shankar," Alicia nods, before heading off to follow this latest lead, starting at that cafe and moving on from there to other nearby eateries if it gets no results.
[19:32] <Alicia> OOC: another take 10 on gather info for 22, Jessica can aid for 24
[19:34] <Kotono> As you go to that cafe, you happen to glance inside. It's not too larg einside, but there's a few tables there as well. Inside is a man in a brown cloak, drinking from a mug and eating some bread and stew. He's about fifteen feet away from the door and sitting.
[19:34] <Alicia> OOC: is he evil?
[19:35] <Alicia> "Is that him?" Alicia quietly asks Beth as she indicates the man from a distance.
[19:36] <Kotono> Jessica glances inside, before hurrying back. "It is," she says, voice very tight.
[19:36] <Kotono> Inside are a few innocent people eating, as well as a few people running the shop. It's busy but not overly so.
[19:37] <Alicia> "Wait here," she tells Jessica before she enters the cafe and goes to stand over the table the man is at. "Excuse me, sir, I'd like to ask you to come with me."
[19:39] <Kotono> The man's bowl of stew is teaming hot, his face hidden. "..hm?" his body subtly tenses, a hand in his lap and the other at his bowl. "What do you want?"
[19:40] <Alicia> "Just come with me, sir. We can get things straightened out at the garrison," Alicia tells him, her tone polite but oh so very firm.
[19:40] <Kotono> "...Mmmmm..." OOC - He's going to do something, but you're both ready. In this case I'd like to roll initiative.
[19:40] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5
[19:40] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+5 and gets 20."12 [1d20=15]
[19:40] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:40] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 28."12 [1d20=19]
[19:41] * Kotono changes topic to 'The room of VENGEANCE! | Christopher>Alicia'
[19:42] <Kotono> His reflexes are damnably good!His hand darts out, tossing the bowl of hot stew at Alicia before she can react!
[19:43] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[19:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 11."12 [1d20=1]
[19:44] <Kotono> Really, it was a rather quick and smooth motion. Unfortunately for him, his tossed bowl of stew sails right by Alicia cleanly, slamming into the wall and not hitting anyone! He stands as well, swift!
[19:45] <Alicia> "I actually hoped you'd resist," Alicia admits with an unkind smile as her hand lashes out, intending to grab his neck and chokeslam him to the ground.
[19:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 melee touch to start grapple
[19:45] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 melee touch to start grapple and gets 20."12 [1d20=5]
[19:46] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 grapple check to start grapple
[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 grapple check to start grapple and gets 23."12 [1d20=8]
[19:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 18."12 [1d20=10]
[19:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 grapple check to pin him
[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 grapple check to pin him and gets 21."12 [1d20=6]
[19:47] <Alicia> roll 1d3+6 unarmed damage from starting the grapple, too
[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d3+6 unarmed damage from starting the grapple, too and gets 7."12 [1d3=1]
[19:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 18."12 [1d20=10]
[19:48] <Kotono> Alicia grapples with Christopher, working along with him! She manages to pin him down roughly! Struggling, he attempts to escape the pin!
[19:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 9."12 [1d20=1]
[19:49] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 is it needed?
[19:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 is it needed? and gets 19."12 [1d20=4]
[19:49] <Kotono> But Alicia has him pinned down tight!
[19:49] <Kotono> "Hey, what's going on!" Someone from behind the food counter calls, as customers gasp out and watch!
[19:50] <Alicia> "Sorry to disturb your meal, people. This man unwisely chose to resist arrest," Alicia calls out to the customers as she forces her knee roughly onto Christopher's back, keeping him pinned tight.
[19:50] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 to maintain pin
[19:50] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 to maintain pin and gets 26."12 [1d20=11]
[19:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 11."12 [1d20=3]
[19:51] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 to inflict damage
[19:51] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 to inflict damage and gets 18."12 [1d20=3]
[19:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 26."12 [1d20=18]
[19:52] <Kotono> While he evades Alicia's slamming knee into his back, he's still held by her! "I can't keep the ladies off me," Christopher groans as he dodges, trying to break the pin once more!
[19:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:52] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 10."12 [1d20=2]
[19:52] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 laf
[19:52] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 laf and gets 26."12 [1d20=11]
[19:52] <Kotono> OOC: You don't even need to bother if he rolls below 15.
[19:52] <Alicia> OOC: sure
[19:52] <Kotono> OOC: That's piteous.
[19:53] <Kotono> Once again he's held tight, as a customer calls, "There's a fight in here! Call the Guard...er, more of it!" OOC- Ailcia.
[19:54] <Alicia> "Really, things are quite under control," Alicia insists, tightening her grip a bit as she holds the miscreant securely down. "I don't mind carrying you unconscious all the way to the garrison, you know," she hisses into his ear as she applies the pressure.
[19:54] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 to maintain pin
[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 to maintain pin and gets 17."12 [1d20=2]
[19:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 12."12 [1d20=4]
[19:54] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 for damage
[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 for damage and gets 17."12 [1d20=2]
[19:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 22."12 [1d20=14]
[19:55] <Kotono> Alicia manages to barely hold onto the pin, but can't seem to do any real damage to him! He continues to wiggle, "What the hell is this about, anyway?" he hisses, as he continues to try and break free!
[19:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 24."12 [1d20=16]
[19:55] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15
[19:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 and gets 23."12 [1d20=8]
[19:55] <Alicia> OOC: he breaks the pin but remains grappled
[19:56] <Kotono> With an oily wriggle, he wrests out of the pin! OOC - Alicia.
[19:57] * Alicia heaves a put upon sigh before slamming him to the ground once again. "Stop squirming and maybe you'll find out," she lectures.
[19:57] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 to reapply pin
[19:57] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 to reapply pin and gets 33."12 [1d20=18]
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 25."12 [1d20=17]
[19:57] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 for damage
[19:57] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 for damage and gets 23."12 [1d20=8]
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 17."12 [1d20=9]
[19:57] <Alicia> roll 1d3+6
[19:57] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d3+6 and gets 7."12 [1d3=1]
[19:58] <Kotono> "OW!" he hisses as Alicia slams him to the ground! "Maybe if you weren't trying to beat me senseless I would...or hell, yes, let's go along with the nasty looking armored woman. Brilliant," he snaps back. "Do you expect men to take one look and do whatever you say? You look like that type..." As he complains and struggles, he once again attemps to escape the pin!
[19:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[19:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 22."12 [1d20=14]
[19:59] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15
[19:59] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 and gets 16."12 [1d20=1]
[19:59] <Kotono> Like oil in water he slides out of the pin and kicks Alicia back just a little! He rubs his back, but Alicia's still on him and maintaining the grapple! "Get of the way!" someone calls, as the two come close to another table. OOC - Alicia.

Session Start: Thu Feb 14 20:03:09 2008
Session Ident: #dunes
[20:03] * Now talking in #dunes
[20:03] * Topic is 'The room of VENGEANCE! | Christopher>Alicia'
[20:03] * Set by Kotono on Thu Feb 14 19:40:20
[20:03] <Kotono> Like oil in water he slides out of the pin and kicks Alicia back just a little! He rubs his back, but Alicia's still on him and maintaining the grapple! "Get of the way!" someone calls, as the two come close to another table. OOC - Alicia.
[20:03] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Ebiris Ebiris
[20:04] * Alicia (WinNT@user-54445eaf.lns3-c10.dsl.pol.co.uk) Quit (Connection reset by peer)
[20:05] * Ebiris uses Christopher's momentum against him as he springs up, only to get hammered back down again. "Lieutenant Alicia Reynes, Crimson Guard. By all means, keep struggling if it makes you feel better, though."
[20:05] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15 pin part deux
[20:05] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 pin part deux and gets 22."12 [1d20=7]
[20:05] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 17."12 [1d20=9]
[20:05] <Ebiris> roll 1d2015 damage
[20:05] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d2015 damage and gets 45."12 [1d2015=45]
[20:06] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15
[20:06] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 and gets 22."12 [1d20=7]
[20:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 26."12 [1d20=18]
[20:07] <Kotono> Alicia once again manages a pin, as the two tumble back onto the next table! Salad, soup and ale go flying and splatter about, the table breaking beneath him! Yet he lands right, avoiding Alicia's pressure and the collapse safely! "Ugh..." he huffs, "Wait a minute, you're that fucking paladin...Beth's sister?" His eyes widen, "Son of a bitch!" As he saysthis, he redoubles his efforts to escape the pin!
[20:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 15."12 [1d20=7]
[20:07] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 and gets 35."12 [1d20=20]
[20:07] <Ebiris> OOC: sorry, forgot
[20:07] <Kotono> But Alicia keeps him pinned down hard!
[20:09] <Ebiris> "You do realise you'll be paying for all the damage here, right?" Alicia lectures him as she keeps him held down securely. "And I'd forget those tales you've been spreading around of coming into some money soon, because it isn't going to happen."
[20:09] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15 maintain pin
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 maintain pin and gets 29."12 [1d20=14]
[20:09] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8 moot
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 moot and gets 22."12 [1d20=14]
[20:09] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15 damage
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 damage and gets 27."12 [1d20=12]
[20:09] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8 moot
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 moot and gets 26."12 [1d20=18]
[20:09] <Ebiris> roll 1d3+6
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d3+6 and gets 7."12 [1d3=1]
[20:10] <Kotono> SLAM! The hit slams the back of his head into the broken table! His eyes go misty a few moments, but he keeps it together! "Well yeah...wait, are you sticking up for Beth? Damn, she really did go straight." He sounds a bit disbelieving, huffing air in and out as he attempts to jab at Alicia's ribs and escape the pin!
[20:10] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 10."12 [1d20=2]
[20:10] <Kotono> But this isn't going anywhere at all.
[20:12] <Ebiris> "Even if she hadn't, I don't make a habit of letting rapists run around freely," Alicia gets right in Christopher's face at that, squeezing his throat tightly while driving her knee into his stomach. This relaxes the pin she has on him, but should make him hurt a fair bit.
[20:12] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15 damage
[20:12] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 damage and gets 26."12 [1d20=11]
[20:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 19."12 [1d20=11]
[20:13] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+15 damage
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+15 damage and gets 28."12 [1d20=13]
[20:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 23."12 [1d20=15]
[20:13] <Ebiris> roll 2d3+12
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 2d3+12 and gets 17."12 [2d3=3, 2]
[20:14] <Kotono> SLAM SLAM! The two hits slam Christopher hard, knocking him down and then out! He goes limp against the broken table, not moving.
[20:15] * Ebiris exhales sharply and stands up, briefly casting prestidigitation in order to clean off herself and the surrounding mess they've made. "I'm sorry about the damage caused, just now," she tells the person behind the counter. "Come by the garrison with a bill and we'll have it taken care of."
[20:19] <Kotono> The salad and ale slides off Alicia's clothing via magic, making her clean again. "Aaah...aaaah..." the keeper nods, "I hope so! Those tables are expensive! Did you really have to break one?"
[20:21] <Ebiris> "You saw how he kept struggling," Alicia looks somewhat abashed. It wasn't her neatest takedown, but the only way to make it neater would've been to draw her blade or use a spell, and she didn't want to kill him. "Anyway, I'll get him out of your way." At that, she scoops up Christopher into a fireman's carry and makes her way out of the cafe.
[20:21] <Kotono> OOC - Spot check.
[20:22] <Ebiris> roll 1d20+1 what spot?
[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d20+1 what spot? and gets 14."12 [1d20=13]
[20:22] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[20:23] <Kotono> As Alicia turns back, she is surprised to see Christopher moving! He whirls up quickly, lashing a kick at Alicia's leg before stumbling backwards!
[20:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[20:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 and gets 17."12 [1d20=9]
[20:23] <Kotono> OOC - AC?
[20:23] <Alicia> OOC: 23
[20:24] <Kotono> The blow glances off Alicia's greaves, doing no harm. His face is bruising and his breathing is heavy, but he still seems to be concious after all! He staggers back amid the tables, "Damn, you're persistant!" OOC - Alicia.
[20:25] * Alicia shakes her head in disbelief. "Stand down, now. I've been more than forgiving up till now, but this is ridiculous."
[20:25] <Kotono> OOC: Holding or waiting on a reply?
[20:25] <Alicia> OOC: holding, he can have a free shot if he wants
[20:29] <Kotono> "Well...hell..." He swears, eyeing the door. He eyes it long, a bustle outside. "Damn!" He raises his hands up at last.
[20:31] <Alicia> "So there's a brain inside there, after all?" Alicia marvels. "Good. Drop any weapons you're carrying," she orders, taking a moment to cast detect poison and give him a once over with that.
[20:33] <Kotono> He drops two more daggers and a little metallic container.
[20:35] <Alicia> "Step away," Alicia orders, waiting for him to do just that before she leans over to scoop up his daggers and the box.
[20:38] <Kotono> He steps away agaisnt the wall dutifully.
[20:39] <Alicia> Having collected the items, Alicia gestures him to the door. "I don't have any manacles on me, so I'll have to trust you not to try anything stupid. I don't recommend abusing my trust - it won't end well for you. Get walking, we're going to the garrison."
[20:44] <Kotono> With a long suffering sigh he follows outside. Outside you find Jessica waiting, as well as a few approaching guardsmen. They have spears at the ready.
[20:45] <Alicia> "Everything's under control, men," Alicia tells the approaching guards. "I wouldn't mind borrowing some manacles for this miscreant until we get to the garrison, though."
[20:46] <Kotono> The guards produce those, going to chain him up. Jessica eyes him warily, as she goes to Alicia. "I saw the fight. You aren't hurt?"
[20:50] <Alicia> "Pfh, not even a bruise," Alicia waves it off. "You can go home if you want - since you've already told me what happened, that's good enough as a statement, so you don't need to come to the garrison if you don't want to," she offers.

[Corwin]

[15:06] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, were any of you doing anything immediately reactive to the Almand thing or just moving along/
[15:07] <Seira> OOC: Yes
[15:07] <Seira> OOC: I will ask to talk to Salman/Oberuth and my fellow PCs~
[15:09] <Kotono> OOC: Why don't you guys get started yourselves as I cook and talk it out then?
[15:09] <Seira> -----
[15:09] <Seira> Though it might be fun to go and smash something in her annoyance at the stupidity of their enemies, Seira drags Demedais to collect Alicia and return to the Commander. Some things really shouldn't be delayed.
[15:13] <Seira> "Since I happened to study wars between stupid mortals," Seira continues, after detailing what went on in the meeting briefly, "I can state without a doubt that Malmuth hadn't learnt a thing from their loss. Maybe it just isn't decisive enough, but we won't get peace this way -- egging their ambassador on clearly revealed that. Therefore, I propose we attack in full. Or, at the very least, send our entire force to meet with the Malmuthians.
[15:14] <Seira> If a heavy military defeat in the battlefield is what would eventually avert an even bigger tragedy, we must teach them to hate war with every aspect of their being!"
[15:16] <Demedais> "I do believe that he spoke truly when he said his superiors had more common sense than to attack, at least for now; however, Almand at least will be an advocate for waging war again. It might be wise to ensure the defenses of our city as well as of our generals is secure." Demedais notes.
[15:17] <Seira> "That they chose to send him despite his views doesn't make me particularly certain of that," Seira says, frowning.
[15:17] <Alicia> "I had hoped that removing Ferdi would remove the problem," Alicia sighs. "I have no desire to shed further Malmuthian blood, but if they intend to betray us - as Almand freely admitted they would - we must take steps to ensure peace can be maintained, even if it means more war in the short term."
[15:18] <Seira> "They have more common sense than to attack... now. But, perhaps, once the elves had retreated and they regained control over the inevitable unrest? Definitely!"
[15:18] <Demedais> "It is possible that we've angered him enough to make him show his personal frustration, which he can perhaps hide more easily in Malmuth. Also, he's quite possibly their best diplomat anyway. But yes, that is an oddity.
[15:19] * Seira scowls. "And we know full well they would do this, since they had before. The attack on Lord Salman before any hostilities were announced, the attempts on our lives, even the war itself -- they're all precedents of Malmuthian actions, windows into how their minds operate! Recall Olburt, who upon witnessing our power and his king's perfidy... tried to arrest us."
[15:21] <Seira> "They could entertain notions that they only lost to trickery, to our allies and to our individual actions. And when we are engaged -- with the devil invasion in the desert, with the restoration of the land, with the ruins... they would try to destroy us, thinking they can. And we must show them that we are stronger than that."
[15:23] <Demedais> "It does not help their situation that our city is quickly accumulating magicians and priests with the talent and capability to act and befoul the movements of armies without problem. In the end, all they will have is trickery - but that may make them desperate, if they don't bloody well see we're not interested in this war in the first place."
[15:24] <Seira> "And an influx of their own mages -- inevitable, when we open more seals -- may make them reconsider. Also...." Seira frowns again. "Almand's response on Irenes's legacy makes me wonder whether they still have the means to 'boosting' men or gating in demons."
[15:24] <Demedais> "Probably." Demedais says irritably. "The gnomish ruins would likely have something of the sort - haven't all the rest?"
[15:25] * Seira nods curtly.
[15:30] <Demedais> "Also, while inevitable... we seem to be the closest, and thus more affected, than more distant places. Remember the reaction of the trading camp at the edge of the desert? It hadn't really effected them as much, and may not until four or five seals are broken."
[15:30] <Demedais> "Almost makes me wish that the dragon had been used in front of all their soldiers. Would have been a far more demoralizing effect. Ah, well."
[15:30] <Seira> "The ruins becoming usable by devils could be an outcome-- but this is a tangent. We must decide our response to Malmuth, it must be a complete and total rejection of their militarism, and we have to show our strength. The demand for disbanding the majority of their army and for land to use as buffer and punitive measures has to be kept."
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[15:30] * Seira blinks at Demedais's words. "It was! In their city, no less!"
[15:30] <Demedais> "In their city, but witnessed, I would estimate, by relatively little of their front line."
[15:30] <Ko-SageandExcalarechibigrues> Having been listening, "I have an idea," Oberuth speaks up now.
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[15:30] <Seira> "Debatable. We did go past tens of thousands of troops stationed no more than a few hours away. News should travel fast."
[15:30] * Seira looks at the Commander as he speaks.
[15:30] * Demedais looks to Oberuth as well, patient.
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[15:31] * Topic is 'The room of VENGEANCE! | Christopher>Alicia'
[15:31] * Set by Kotono on Thu Feb 14 19:40:20
[15:32] <Kotono> "We may need to do this, but if we do, we need to have a plan and a projected outcome to force on them. They're surely on the ropes now, so let's try giving them one more punch. A bluff or a real hit barely matters, as long as the elves threaten Tauret. Once they fold, we demand everything to Valandia. Do you remember how we talked of an independant city-state nation of Valandia under our control? If all else fails, a buffer may be extremely
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[15:32] <Kotono> extremely useful now."
[15:33] <Alicia> "Agreed," Alicia nods. "Valandia is their staging point for attacking us - if it was neutral they'd be forced to launch any attacks from the capital itself."
[15:34] * Seira nods slowly. "You want to set up the barony of Valandia, Sir?"
[15:34] * Demedais nods at this once. "Certainly a possibility. What trump cards do we have to ensure a quick fall?"
[15:35] <Kotono> "Not quite, there's still Purinn. But that's quite a ways from Valandia. Better yet, if we do so, we'll have them with a strong alliance looking down at them. An alliance, that if need be, can be opportunistic. What of the free cities to the east of Malmuth or the Desert Fiefdoms? If we can get them to make noises and guarantees? Not even a madman would open a war on three fronts."
[15:35] <Seira> "Their vanguard cannot match our entire force," Seira notes for Demedais's sake. "And their main force has to decide whether to retreat to defend Tauret or face us."
[15:36] <Kotono> "Yes. While they do that...Seira." He turns to her, "Alicia. How hard is to make a convincing illusion of a large gold dragon?"
[15:37] <Alicia> "Major image, it's a third circle spell," Alicia replies. "Not one I can cast, admittedly, but I'm sure Seira could."
[15:37] <Demedais> "I am worried about controlling casualties more, I confess." Demedais notes. "While I acknowledge a supreme show of force may be needed here... ugh. I may want to walk up to every Malmuthian commander and punch them in the nose, but for all I know some of those soldiers are the ones I grew up with, here; I hold them no grudges. Fah."
[15:39] <Seira> "Major image is doable, as long as it achieves our goal," Seira muses. "Also, if we direct our men to target the enemy commanders, while we protect them by being on the front lines, their entire force might crumble as we press on."
[15:40] <Kotono> "Would it be possible to have one appear over Valandia, look threatening and get seen, and then fly off without simply vanishing?" Commander Oberuth's interest grows. "Alright. If this is viable then, do any of you have any other ideas? I'd like to do this with as little bloodshed as possible, Demedais is correct."
[15:41] <Alicia> "Not really. The range of the illusion is too limited," Alicia shakes her head. "And if we did use an illusion that was seen through, it would probably give them more confidence that we're all tricks and no substance."
[15:41] * Demedais nods. "Liberal use of magical tricks to lower morale and discourage enemy movements. My walls of boiling water can be used to firighten them off, though it may kill some of their newer trainees. Do we have any ways of conjuring frightful presences on our soldiers? Also, Alicia; perhaps if you fly inside the illusion of the dragon?"
[15:41] <Seira> "I could summon real dragons soon enough, anyhow. I'd prefer to just threaten them the mundane way. That seems the best way to teach them."
[15:42] <Alicia> "I could fly inside it, but I don't see what could it would do..." Alicia responds in faint confusion.
[15:42] <Kotono> As you talk, there is another knock on the door. "Sir? Commander?"
[15:42] <Alicia> what good*
[15:43] <Kotono> Commander Oberuth holds up a hand, "A moment. Yes?"
[15:43] <Kotono> A page enters, a brief salute. "Sir, another Malmuthian envoy has arrived. He requests an immediate audience."
[15:44] <Seira> "I can only hope they scried on us and decided to capitulate at last," Seira mutters.
[15:44] * Demedais looks to Oberuth, one eyebrow raised.
[15:44] <Alicia> "Dissension in the ranks?" Alicia wonders curiously.
[15:44] <Kotono> There's a pause there, before OBeruth nods. "Send him in." After the page leaves, "I hope so. At the least it means something got countermanded."
[15:47] * Demedais nods.
[15:47] <Demedais> "Sorry; I meant whoever was controlling the image could, so that it would not leave the range of control." he adds as an afterthought.
[15:47] <Kotono> After about five minutes a slender man enters. He has a broad, jovial face, wearing fine blue robes. His hair is long and black. "Commander Oberuth and the Crimson Guard?" He asks, "My name is Birist. I come from the new, rightful ruler of Malmuth, Queen Tant."
[15:48] <Seira> "Hi!" Seira greets him brightly. "Any chance Almand is a lying bastard, then?"
[15:48] * Alicia almost says a somewhat sincere 'long live the Queen', but decides it'd probably be in bad taste, all things considered.
[15:49] <Demedais> "This is good news-" Demedais eyes Seira with a long glare "-; what news do you have for us?"
[15:49] <Kotono> "As a matter of record, yes. May I?" he asks, going to a chair. "We're still at war by decree of the previous king, but Queen Tant has no desire to continue this war. I want to establish that right now. However...the Valandian garrison has not reconized her coronation."
[15:50] <Demedais> "..." Demedais stares at this, before beginning to shake his head. "Any... reason why?"
[15:50] <Alicia> "They would be under the command of General Olburt, yes?" Alicia asks probingly.
[15:51] * Seira snorts. "The demon-tainted old guard. Interesting."
[15:51] * Demedais waits for a response before commenting, but idly gives a far more amused glance to Seira, almost as if in apology.
[15:52] <Kotono> "We aren't sure yet, but Gener-yes, that's correct." He pauses to Alicia. "...As a sign of good faith, Queen Tant has given me permission to speak in depth. She has no desire to continue on Ferdi's war, but some of his underlings still do. With a large army in Valandia under his control...certain problems have arisen. Further, with the rising situation in Tauret...I'm sure you're aware of that?"
[15:53] <Seira> "Since that's our allies coming to our aid in a defensive war, yes," Seira affirms. "We're coordinating with them, as you are likely aware."
[15:53] <Demedais> "...I now resent every drop of respect I had for that man." Demedais growls, shaking his head. "Does General Olburt also control Tauret?"
[15:54] <Kotono> "No, he does not. The forces i nthat area have stayed loyal to the rightful crown." A small smile at that, "Queen Tant has given me leave to propose certain beneficial conditions to ending this war and reestablishing peace."
[15:54] <Seira> "We are open to hearing a genuine peace offer," Seira says, quite friendly.
[15:55] <Demedais> roll 1d20+15 sense motive - is he telling the truth re: Olburt?
[15:55] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+15 sense motive - is he telling the truth re: Olburt? and gets 31."12 [1d20=16]
[15:57] <Kotono> "Call the elves off. They can stay on the border if they wish until this is resolved, just relieve pressure on Tauret. Hold your own borders in the meantime. Once you do...Her Majesty wishes to resolve this situation in Valandia. With the rear blocked by the Baronies and Tauret relieved, enough forces will be mustered to reassert the correct controls in Valandia. In return for this," Birist looks to them, "What are your demands? Her Majesty i
[15:58] <Kotono> "What are your demands? Her Majesty is willing to entertain any reasonable offer as far as Valandia if you wish land, or reparations."
[15:58] * Alicia looks somewhat mollified, but leaves it for the higher ranking types to actually discuss reparations.
[15:59] * Demedais nods once at this. "We like peace. That's what we kept telling the former ruling group in Malmuth, but they seemed to have their ears blocked. As for demands... Well. That is something we may need to revisit now that we have you guys to be able to civilly talk to."
[15:59] <Seira> "It is a good thing you came now," Seira comments. "We were debating ways of decisively ending the war just now, in the interest of full disclosure. One of the options was employing dragons until Malmuthian leadership recognized that further conflict was pointless, since Almand threatened us with another war not too far into the future." She considers their requests. "As far as Valandia was what we requested, as long as a disbandanment of m
[15:59] <Seira> as long as a disbandanment of most of your forces to make them more on par with our own. We really don't intend to invade you, so why bother keeping all them on payroll when they can become farmers or professionals?"
[16:00] <Kotono> "After this current war and our second in 5 years, we are of the mind we need a buffer zone. A disbandment of forces there as Seira suggested or a more...independant nature for Valandia would be acceptable."
[16:00] <Kotono> OOC - gah.
[16:00] <Kotono> "After this current war and our second in 5 years, we are of the mind we need a buffer zone. A disbandment of forces there as Seira suggested or a more...independant nature for Valandia would be acceptable." Commander Oberuth listens to all of that, "Lord Salman's wishes are one in the same as far as these matters go."
[16:01] <Kotono> "We have no objection to that," Birist says with a quick smile. "Ferdi's reign was disasterous for the interior of Malmuth - his focus on more estoric matters was bankrupting, as was his military buildup. With a lost war, we have little choice but to cut back."
[16:02] <Seira> "There is one more thing," Seira adds. "It is more of a personal request, but one I would wish for your Queen to consider. Irenes's leftover knowledge must be examined by someone qualified to do so, and safely disposed of if dangerous. The beneficial parts of it would be shared with her in a show of good faith, naturally."
[16:03] <Demedais> "Furthermore, this leaves open the possibility of working together in-depth from here on, something I find agreeable." Demedais nods slightly, listening with a slight shake of his head. "Did he hope to refill the coffers with spoils of war, or was it truly that shard he ingested... driving him to free..." Demedais shakes his head, before nodding at Seira. "Yeah. We believe Ferdi effectively had his mind overridden by a fragment of power Irenes dug out."
[16:04] <Alicia> "I wouldn't be so sure. Power can corrupt easily enough without any more sinister control being applied," Alicia reasons. "And Ferdi was never the most moral of people to begin with, from the tales I've heard."
[16:05] <Kotono> The color drains from Birist's face at that, "...yes, we are working on that already." His color seems like white lead now, "We lost over 500 men to a strange creature that was freed in trying to disable what laid beneath the palace. However, Her Majesty's times enabled her to make certain friends that have greatly sped up the process of cleaning up this horrible mess beneath."
[16:05] <Seira> "Is that a diplomatic way of saying our help would not be appreciated?"
[16:07] <Demedais> "...by Helm." Demedais shakes his head. "That is... I am sorry to hear that, and would warn you to take extreme caution; while it must be done, as you know, it is... even we have fallen prey to traps in such ruins. They are definitely not pleasant places."
[16:07] <Kotono> "Her Majesty's opinion is to burn it all, frankly. She's well on her way to it. You have to understand a moment...but aaah, a bit of history would be beneficial." Birist's color doesn't really improve, but he keeps speaking, voice having slight shakes. "Queen Tant is only distantly related to King Ferdi, but she's one of the few left. Ferdi essentially trimmed the royal house, already depleted after the fall of the previous king. She was away
[16:08] <Kotono> She was away until very recently and made several useful allies. They've helped us destroy and ultimately contain what lies beneath there."
[16:09] <Seira> "Your peace offer seems genuine enough, so we'll trust you on that. Just... as long as you really do seek coexistence the same way we do, don't hesitate to swallow any pride and call upon us for help if there is a need to, at some point in the future."
[16:10] <Kotono> There's a moment after where Birist runs a hand over his face. "We do. To be frank, Malmuth needs a long period of healing now. The army we can support will likely be busy in internal matters."
[16:10] <Demedais> "A commendable point of view; while I do worry a bit... ah, but that is a long story in and of itself as to why we have interest in such ruins. Though the 'burn' concept is hardly a bad one with such toxic junk."
[16:10] <Seira> "Well, then. A more practical question to set us back on course. All you require of us is to back off? You will defeat Olburt's forces on your own?"
[16:11] <Kotono> "Yes. Speaking of, the matter of Almand...we request that you detain him with extreme force, but there is a problem." Birist continues, "We believe that as a member of Ferdi's inner clique he may have certain...reconditions and abilities that would give normal troops great pause."
[16:11] <Alicia> "We can put him in the cell next to Pallan's," Alicia offers darkly.
[16:11] <Kotono> "Yes. Her Majesty does not want to rely on a foreign power to put down an internal matter. The crown needs to show strength with a new ruler."
[16:13] <Kotono> Commander Oberuth smiles a little at that. Not a lot, but there is indeed a little smile on his face. "You three, would you go deal with that while I discuss specifics with Birist?"
[16:13] <Seira> "A bit of a strange view since that land would become a barony, but I can see the need for a show of force." Seira nods. "And Olburt's power is a demonic regeneration. Overwhelming force, repeatedly directed towards him, should put him down. Try holy and dispel evil spells if you can, too."
[16:13] * Demedais nods to this. "Just like Pallan. Argh. Very well, that can be done. Claris Brightsun will likely wish at some point to come and assist you; he fled from Ferdi's iron hand. Engan may as well, though he's also dealing with paladins in training." With that, he nods to Oberuth, the same smile on his. "Certainly, sir."
[16:14] <Alicia> "With pleasure, sir," Alicia agrees, saluting smartly as she departs.
[16:15] * Demedais salutes as well, before following Alicia.
[16:15] <Kotono> A room a few doors down has Almand, a small sitting room. The door is currently closed.
[16:16] <Alicia> "Who gets to do the honours, then?" Alicia asks before they go to open it.
[16:16] <Demedais> "Seira's hated him the longest."
[16:16] <Seira> "Demedais hasn't humiliated a Malmuthian yet."
[16:16] * Seira snickers, then. "Plus, he's weak to men."
[16:17] <Alicia> "All yours, then," Alicia defers to her fellow lieutenant.
[16:17] * Demedais eyes Seira. "So managing to run for a week through Malmuthian terrain didn't put egg on their face? Very well. Shall we go for surprise or politeness?"
[16:17] <Demedais> "Surpise?"
[16:17] <Alicia> "Politeness. We're not barbarians, after all," Alicia states firmly. "If he resists, so be it."
[16:17] <Seira> "Demedais," Seira says gravely. "I want you to go in and punch him in the face."
[16:18] * Seira pouts. "Please punch him?"
[16:18] <Demedais> "You see, this is why I asked first." Demedais grins. "I will go in and be polite. If he does not agree, I will punch him with my sword. Okay?"
[16:18] <Seira> "As long as you break his nose," Seira relents.
[16:18] * Demedais opens the door at this and looks in. "Almand."
[16:19] <Kotono> Almand sits at a table, drinking a glass of water. He looks Demedais over, neutral. "What?"
[16:19] * Seira takes a spot in a corner of the room.
[16:19] * Alicia simply waits by the door, letting Demedais handle this as he likes.
[16:22] <Demedais> "To be perfectly blunt about the entire situation, you're going to be detained until we've handled this entire situation." Demedais says, the same small smile on his face as Oberuth had. "In general, we're not interested in the negotiations if the potential for another war exists, and we don't see the need to be polite about it. Also, general orders from Oberuth, duty first, all that jazz. Acceding to this peacefully will remove all chances of your nose fin
[16:22] <Demedais> "...of your nose finding its way to your liver." A pleasant tone. "Your call."
[16:24] <Kotono> "I didn't think you had it in you," Almand observes coolly. He looks over the three before, "Fine."
[16:25] <Demedais> "Yeah, well, you with your threats made us far less inclined than you would think to entertain said threats." Demedais says, tossing the manacles to Seira.
[16:25] * Seira looks at them dumbly. "What do you want me to do with that?"
[16:26] <Demedais> "..." Demedais gives a look to Seira. "Right, I forget you aren't used to general practices of surrender. They go on his wrists as we lead him to a cell."
[16:27] <Demedais> "Also, did you just not pay attention half of the time or something?"
[16:27] * Seira tilts her head. "Really? And that works? Wow." She heads over to Almand to place them over his hands.
[16:28] <Seira> "I can't help it most people facing me are stupid and don't surrender when I tell them to," she grumbles. "Use of force is always threatened, and they never listen!"
[16:28] <Kotono> The manacles are clamped on. Almand looks at the three coldly, but says nothing.
[16:29] <Demedais> "I'd say you need better diplomatic abilities, but given the examples you've had, that may not be the problem more often than not." Demedais inclines his head. "So, we have a cell nearby, away from everyone else?" A look to Alicia at this.
[16:30] * Alicia is not the jailer! She just happens to spend more time there than everyone else and... "Yes, I saw a suitable one when I was down there, yesterday. It should still be free," she replies, duty masking her weariness.
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[16:31] <Demedais> "Very well. Shall we?"
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[16:33] <Seira> "You forgot to threaten the new prisoner," Seira comments. "While our guards may not be a match for some of our guests, they have orders of what to do in case of a prisoner acting up. And the result is usually pretty bad on the guest in question."
[16:33] <Demedais> "Seira is approaching omnipresence, and always willing to punch noses in with fireballs. There, that good enough?
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[16:36] <Kotono> A day or two passes quietly. It is with some fanfare that Lord Salman returns, the buzz surrounding the city. So the Crimson Guard is summoned to the city hall, a fine, luxuirious room to rest in. The mood outside is festive and so is the one inside. "We have been in conference with Malmuth's agent. A final peace accord has been reached," Lord Salman states. "As the three who worked so hard to eliminate such a vile threat, our nation owes you
[16:38] <Kotono> our nation owes you a great, deep debt for your duties."
[16:41] <Seira> "Lord Salman," Seira says in her most respectful tone of voice, "now that we've gained a new barony to the union, have you considered someone to lead it?"
[16:42] * Demedais stands at attention, not commenting - before Seira speaks, at which he just looks at her for a long moment. "This is good news to hear, that peace can finally come. May it be a prosperous one."
[16:44] * Alicia was about to say that they'd only done their duty as is proper, before Seira's brazen power grab makes her think it would sound a bit hollow. She manages to keep from sighing aloud, at least.
[16:45] * Demedais looks to Alicia and nods once, clearly in sympathy.
[16:49] <Kotono> "We are considering such matters," Lord Salman states solemnly, "For now, however, we have a chance to celebrate our victory. In a night's time we shall have a great celebration in Balmuria, and we have designated the Crimson Guard as the guests of honor."
[16:50] <Seira> "I've been thinking," Seira continues, "And a baroness is higher than a countess, right? I know just the right person for the job, and she'd make you very proud! Plus our elven allies see her in quite a high regard."
[16:51] <Demedais> "...Seira, such things can be discussed later, no?" Demedais says slightly wearily. To Lord Salman with a bow, "You do us a great honor, Lord Salman."
[16:52] * Seira shrugs. "I suppose they can be. What do guests of honor do?"
[16:53] <Kotono> Lord Salman smiles. "I salute your constant dedication, Seira, but let this be a time of celebration. A chance to enjoy revelery and peace, for we shall put the last ball we had here to shame."
[16:53] <Demedais> "Ball." Demedais stiffens at that.
[16:54] <Seira> "I can do this," Seira says with a nod. "A shame I didn't know in advance and came better-dressed."
[16:55] * Alicia looks vaguely uncomfortable at the thought of attending such a function, but consoles herself with the thought that their presence will be good for morale. "You honour us, Lord Salman," she smiles politely.
[16:55] <Demedais> "Tomorrow, Seira. Not tonight. Right?" Demedais says.
[16:55] * Seira looks confused but merely lets it slide.
[16:56] <Kotono> "Tomorrow. Do you need funds for preparations?" Lord Salman asks, "Bring your friends and allies as you wish, and will they need funds as well?"
[16:57] <Demedais> "I... no, this should... we should... ah, no, I have the funds." Demedais half-stammers out.
[16:57] * Seira boggles at the suggestion, but controls herself instantly. "I'm good, Lord Salman!" she responds.
[16:58] <Alicia> "Likewise," Alicia demurs gracefully.
[16:58] <Kotono> "Until then," Lord Salman stands, offering each his hand to shake. "Honors and rewards will be given then."
[16:59] * Demedais shakes his hand and bows, sweating just a bit. "Until then..."
[16:59] * Alicia responds with a firm handshake.
[16:59] <Kotono> As he shakes Demedais' hand, "Is something the matter?" Lord Salman asks.
[16:59] * Seira doesn't want to appear rude by refusing to shake his hand, even if it isn't really her thing, and puts on a smile for good measure!
[17:01] <Demedais> "Ah... no. Nothing relevant." Demedais shakes his head, a bit of a self-deprecating smile on his face. "It is... heh. No worries. On the morrow, then."
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[17:10] <Anastasia> Panic. It's not really suited to a hero's face, even when seeing a loved one. In particular, Pollyanna seems to be wondering why Demedais might have that look on his face as they meet at Helm's temple. "Demedais?" she asks.
[17:11] <Demedais> "Hi. Uh, tell me, how much experience do you have with, ah, more formal situations?" Demedais says in a bit of a rush, leaning against a wall.
[17:12] <Anastasia> Pollyanna gives Demedais a strange look, scratching her cheek. "Like nobility?"
[17:12] <Demedais> "Like, um, a ball."
[17:13] <Demedais> "Not like a bouncing ball or a rolling one, but uh dance."
[17:14] <Anastasia> "Oh." Pollyanna looks Demedais over, before rubbing her head. "...are you going to wear your armor to it?"
[17:15] <Demedais> "Is such a thing normally appropriate?" Demedais asks quickly.
[17:17] <Anastasia> Pollyanna rubs the bridge of her nose, "Oh Demedais..." she murmurs, thinking a moment. "Mmm. I know. Come with me," Pollyanna heads out the door, starting to walk.
[17:18] <Demedais> "I, uh. ...I don't have any knowledge at all of such situations. This is... completely foreign. With Kondrux, we had a feast, that wasn't a problem, I could show up in armor to that. But this?" A quick look to make sure none of the priests are around, before speaking in a lower tone. "The priests and soldiers taught me fighting and faith, not social graces!" Following Pollyanna out, "Their idea of a good time is reading the scriptures again for a grin when
[17:19] <Demedais> "grin when Helm cracked an idiot's head for being stupid. Or the epic tales of the old wars, or in one case the reading of really bawdy romance novels." (More)
[17:19] <Demedais> "This is... this isn't something I know anything about! I argh. Why does it have to be tomorrow?"
[17:21] <Anastasia> Taking Demedais by the arm and leading him along through the strets, "I see." She mulls as she heads to the new city. "I'm going to take you to Alicia and talk to her. She always looks so striking in that armor of hers and has the presence to make it appeal. If you're going to wear your armor - preferably NOT - she can help make it look good. If not, she may have some experience making a warrior a passable looking noble for a night."
[17:23] <Demedais> "I-" Demedais pauses. "That... okay, fair, that'll work. I have a bit of money to look into passable clothing with, but my somewhat worn traveling clothes are, I suspect, inadequate."
[17:23] <Anastasia> As you head through the new quarter at a good clip, "Yes, less travelling clothes and more good clothes. Since you ARE taking me with you, aren't you?"
[17:24] <Demedais> "If you want to go. I'd rather have you at my side, but Helm only knows I would understand if you didn't want to." Demedais says with a sheepish grin.
[17:26] <Anastasia> "Of course I'm going. After all this bloody war, having something lovely is good." On Demedais is lead, to Alicia's house. Behind it the new Temple of Mystra is being finished. Despite all the activity there, Alicia's actual door is relatively peaceful. Pollyanna knocks on it a few times.
[17:28] <Alicia> After a moment the door opens to reveal Alicia... she really does keep her sword on her when just puttering around the house, it seems. "Oh, hello, Pollyanna, Demedais," she nods to both, "Is this a social visit or..."
[17:28] <Demedais> "Ah."
[17:29] <Anastasia> "Oh. Some of that, some of a cry for help," Pollyanna says to her.
[17:29] * Alicia raises an eyebrow. "Perhaps you should come inside," she opens the door fully and steps back. "What kind of help?"
[17:30] <Demedais> "The, uh, ball tomorrow." Demedais says, nervously.
[17:30] <Anastasia> "It's for Demedais," Pollyanna leads him inside, "Do you know of the ball that's coming up? Would you believe that he doesn't know if he should wear his armor to it or not?"
[17:31] <Demedais> "She would know of it, she's another of the guests of honor." Demedais says, rubbing his head.
[17:32] <Alicia> "It's hard to dance in plate mail," Alicia notes with an appraising glance over Demedais as she leads them to the sitting room. "Admittedly I'll probably feel a bit awkward myself going unarmed and unarmoured, considering how things have been, lately..."
[17:33] <Anastasia> "Isn't it?" Pollyanna smiles, "But I came to you for two things. First of all, you're a warrior, so you know just as well the problems Demedais may be having. Secondly, if he does wear his armor...well, you look so nice in yours. You can help him be acceptable in it."
[17:34] <Demedais> "There is that, I suppose, though I suppose I have no problem going unarmored if I actually have clothing that would be appropriate. Argh. Tomorrow. Why tomorrow. Well, at least it's not today..."
[17:35] <Anastasia> Listening to Demedais, Pollyanna shakes her head. "Does he act this way around demons or dragons?" she asks Alicia.
[17:35] <Demedais> "Besides, Stronger was nice and helped me figure out a way to pretty much put it on and take it off immediately, so."
[17:36] <Demedais> "No, because those I know I can stab and the problem goes away."
[17:36] <Demedais> A second of thought. "I suppose that's a sign I work with Seira too much."
[17:36] <Anastasia> "I think that's a sign that..." Pollyanna merely sighs. "Oh Helm."
[17:37] * Demedais looks to Pollyanna. "A sign that what?"
[17:37] <Alicia> "Balmuria has enough tailors, but you really should get there soon so you can have something properly fitted," Alicia shakes her head. "Thank you, by the way," she briefly favours Pollyanna with a smile for her compliment. "But really, you're making this out far worse than it is - you just have to wear something nice and stand around. If you dance with anyone it'll be with Pollyanna, so it's not like you have anything to worry about, there."
[17:38] <Alicia> worry about, there."
[17:39] * Demedais blinks. "So it's nothing like that dementia we had to deal with in the alternate universe in the ruins?"
[17:40] <Anastasia> "......" Pollyanna stares at Demedais very long. "...what?"
[17:40] <Anastasia> "No really, what? Dementia? How does that have anything to do with a celebratory ball?"
[17:40] <Alicia> "No," Alicia explains patiently. "Those people were warped in the head by magic, remember? This is Balmuria, do you think people you know here will suddenly start acting strangely just because they're at a ball?"
[17:41] <Anastasia> "Of course they won't," Pollyanna picks up on that, "Alicia's right. There are plenty of good tailors in town."
[17:42] <Demedais> "The ball they were having in Lord Stargazer's court before the dragon." Demedais specifies. "And... okay. Point. There was magic there. That would likely explain their irrationality. That helps." A few deep breaths, before nodding. "Okay. Tailor. Can I feasibly avoid garish coloring?"
[17:42] <Alicia> "Up to you," Alicia shrugs, "Men can get away with a lot more than women for these sorts of things."
[17:42] <Demedais> "That seems unfair."
[17:43] <Alicia> "Some women like garish colours," Alicia follows up with an almost condescending smile.
[17:45] <Demedais> "But yeah, we ended up having a nightmare of a time dealing with a huge ball filled with nobles that had some enchantment over it. And then a dragon broke in." Demedais says, to Pollyanna. "The usual. If you like garish, I'll do it, but otherwise I'd rather avoid that."
[17:46] <Anastasia> "Those women are...different," Pollyanna matches Alicia's smile. "Don't worry about them. We'll get you something understated and that matches with me. Black's always good."
[17:48] <Demedais> "That'd work just fine." Demedais says, nodding.
[17:49] <Anastasia> "Yes...and oh, Alicia. Are you bringing anyone special?" Pollyanna asks. "I don't recall hearing of anyone, though."
[17:50] <Demedais> "Your sister and Antenora would probably enjoy coming, but is there anyone else?" Demedais inclines his head in agreement.
[17:51] <Alicia> "Ah, no," Alicia shakes her head. "I've invited those two, but no one 'special'," she replies.
[17:52] * Demedais nods slightly. "You think Seira will bring... ah..."
[17:54] <Alicia> "Lady Gaial?" Alicia fills in. "I don't know. Pallanth is very far away, but Celebrimbor is in Balmuria right now and he could teleport, I suppose, if she asked him."
[17:55] * Demedais nods once. "Possible. Anyway. Tailor?"
[17:56] <Alicia> "I'd recommend one if I had much knowledge, there, but..." Alicia trails off apologetically. "The one down by the Lower Gate seems to do a brisk trade, I've noticed, so it's probably popular for a reason."
[17:58] <Demedais> "Alright."
[17:59] <Anastasia> "Yes. Demedais, why don't you head along? I need to talk to Alicia about girl things a moment." Pollyanna smiles to him.
[18:00] <Demedais> "Ah... okay." Demedais nods once, not missing the subtext. "Since I don't need to be around to embarrass myself any further, I'll try and contain myself until after the ball to stress out, then. See you there."
[18:01] <Alicia> "Just relax, you'll have a good time," Alicia suggests warmly.
[18:01] <Anastasia> "I'll remind you of that a few time stoday, too," Pollyanna make sa waving motion. "Go on now."
[18:02] * Demedais makes a noise that was either a choke or a laugh before leaving.
[18:02] * Seira (~corwin@bzq-79-178-11-234.red.bezeqint.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer)
[18:02] * Corwin (~corwin@bzq-79-178-11-234.red.bezeqint.net) has joined #dunes
[18:02] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Corwin
[18:02] * Alicia gives Demedais a little wave before turning to Pollyanna. "Girl things?" she repeats, sounding vaguely mystified.
[18:02] <Anastasia> Once Demedais is gone, "Aaah, is Seira bringing Lady Gaial?" she half repeats, raising an eyebrow. "Well yes, I'm curious as to what you meant by that now!"
[18:03] * Corwin is now known as Seira
[18:04] <Alicia> "I don't know if she is or isn't," Alicia admits, "But the two are very, ah... fond of one another, I've noticed." She shrugs after a moment, "I'm not really one for gossip, so I suppose we'll just see what happens if Seira does bring along a guest?"
[18:06] <Anastasia> "Ah." Delicately coughing, "Thank you, I was curious to that statement. Also, I wanted to ask if you wanted a date for the ball. I know a few good, well meaning soldiers and officers who would love the chance, if you're of a mind."
[18:09] * Alicia shakes her head. "Thank you for the offer, but I'm not looking for companionship of that nature. I wouldn't want to string anyone along."
[18:09] <Anastasia> Pollyanna smiles a little, "Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to think that way - when you're moving along and living by fighting, it's better not to get attached."
[18:10] <Alicia> "Out of curiousity, what changed your opinion?" Alicia asks idly.
[18:11] <Anastasia> With a deep, long blush, "Aaah...you saw my reason walk out a few moments ago."
[18:14] <Alicia> "He's a good catch," the paladin nods. "If I were a few years younger I might even be tempted, myself..." she adds, sounding quite serious, though surreptitiously studying Pollyanna's reaction.
[18:15] <Anastasia> Pollyanna's color grows darker, eyeing Alicia. "Aaah...yes, I can understand that..." Her gaze at Alicia turns stronger, piercing. "And you do spend a lot of time with him..."
[18:17] * Alicia laughs a little bit. "It was a joke!" she insists. "I've been known to make them, rarely." Letting a moment pass for that to settle in and hopefully calm the archer, "In all seriousness, though, I'm happy for you both. You've got nothing to worry about from me, I assure you."
[18:18] <Anastasia> "...oh." Pollyanna's color tones down, avering her eyes. "...Sorry. Sorry, gah. It's a bad subject for me still. The thought of losing anyone..." She shakes her head at it.
[18:20] <Alicia> Giving Pollyanna a friendly pat on the back, "I understand. It's not easy, to lose someone you love. It speaks well of your character how you've kept going - and of Demedais, too, for being there for you," she offers approvingly.
[18:23] <Anastasia> "Yeah." Pollyanna picks herself up, "Thanks. I should get going and catch up with Demedais. I still wonder if he'll take it to mean that he should paint his armor black for this."
[18:25] <Alicia> "Wearing black armour just has all sorts of bad connotations for paladins," Alicia mutters as she shows Pollyanna to the door. "Admittedly I've never met a blackguard, but every story you hear about one of us going rogue, it's always with the black armour."
[18:29] <Anastasia> "At least it's not a devil..." Antenora murmurs something else under her breath, but it stays low. "I'll see you there."
[18:29] <Alicia> OOC: Anty?
[18:30] <Anastasia> OOC: Pollyanna.
[18:31] * Alicia isn't even sure how to parse that statement, so just decides it isn't worth pursuing. "Bye, Pollyanna," she waves as the girl departs.

[Corwin]

[18:32] * Anastasia is now known as Kotono
[18:33] <Kotono> ----------------------------------------------
[18:36] <Kotono> The next evening the entire town is in celebration! Revelers line the streets and the citizens let loose the horrors of the war and all it's tension out. A large hall in the new quarter has been commissioned for this. It's doors are thrown wide open, festivities inside. Here the elite, honored and rich gather, the celebration spilling out throughout the streets. (More)
[18:41] <Kotono> As each enters, they can see the insides. Tables of food and drink are laid out, discussion and dances behind had. Music plays from the sides, everyone here andt here. You can see Elle chatting with a few men, a sharp, red dress worn. IN other places, you can see jugglers and bards act, Commander Oberuth watching them absently, those his gaze tends to sweep about. (More)
[18:42] <Kotono> Claris lingers in the back, wearing his normal clothes and watching. HIs gaze keeps moving as well, but he stays quiet. Donald lingers near the doors, keeping a watch as well.
[18:44] * Demedais walks in with Pollyanna, also looking around somewhat warily.
[18:45] * Seira strolls right in, clad in her elven noble's dress. Though she carries a longsword by her side, it is in fact the artifact they managed to retrieve from the late King Ferdi, and thus not something she would just leave lying around, allowing it to escape her sight. She pauses briefly, spotting Demedais, and then leans over to Amaryl to whisper a few details about he and his date to her.
[18:48] * Demedais idly shuffles a bit uncomfortably. "Are all such clothes normally this form-fitting?" he asks Pollyanna softly and a bit uncomfortably.
[18:48] <Kotono> Pollyanna wears a simple black dress, save for one spot of gold, a necklace around her throat. "That was the idea," she smiles back to him, taking his hand. "Why don't you go introduce me around?"
[18:49] * Alicia arrived early in order to ensure some of her own (and Antenora's) items were securely stored nearby and accessible in case of an emergency. Dressed in a modestly elegant blue dress with white accents, she seems quite at ease as she lingers with Antenora and Jessica off to the side of the dancefloor.
[18:49] <Kotono> Amaryl listens, looking about. She eyes a few humans and gets a few gazes herself, so she stays fairly close to Seira. "Oh, is that his...?"
[18:50] <Demedais> "Ah, certainly." Demedais nods once, greatsword in a simple sheath on his back with the shield in front of it. "First, how about Claris...? Claris, this is Pollyanna; Pollyanna, Claris Brightsun, servant of Lathander."
[18:50] <Seira> "Pretty much," Seira agrees. "Want to meet her? She's a very nice girl, not too shabby with a bow. And took to leadership well when I got her to command a group of archers."
[18:51] <Kotono> Jessica drinks a small glass of wine, looking about. "I'm going to go look around," She tells Alicia, before going to do that. Antenora lingers behind, wearing simple white. It contrasts sharply and alluringly with her black hair. "That was a good idea. I would so be irritated if a devil decided this was the time to strike."
[18:52] <Alicia> "Having everyone distracted by a ball does seem to be a diabolically appropriate time to strike, yes," Alicia observes, her tone and expression not giving anything away.
[18:52] <Kotono> Demedais leads Pollyanna back, Claris smiling briefly. "I think we met in passing once or twice, maybe?" he offer shis hand, a brief shake. "I'm here, mostly to keep an eye out. Someone needs to...and I'm not entirely comfortable celebrating, given the cause."
[18:53] * Demedais inclines his head in brief. "Have you heard of this Queen Tant before, out of curiousity?"
[18:53] <Kotono> "Sure," Pollyanna gets Amaryl's eyes, "She looks like it."
[18:54] <Kotono> "It would be. Turning a celebration into a chorus of lamentations..." Antenora lets her voice trail off at that. There's a certain nastiness to it, before she makes a thick, unpleasant sound.
[18:54] <Kotono> OOC - Gah.
[18:54] <Kotono> "It would be. Turning a celebration into a chorus of lamentations..." Antenora lets her voice trail off at that. There's a certain nastiness to it, before she makes a thick, unpleasant sound. "Do you want to celebrate, Alicia? I can stand watch."
[18:56] * Alicia shrugs, not really having much to distract her attention at the moment, anyway. "The night is young. Lets just see how things go..."
[18:56] * Seira takes Amaryl's hand, leading her over to Demedais and Pollyanna.
[18:57] <Kotono> "The name is familiar, but not much." Claris glances around, "I had thought she'd vanished during Ferdi's rise, but it sounds as if she fled instead. She's got to be at least...50 by now? She won't be a long reigning Queen, most likely. Lathander willing, she will be able to guide Malmuth well while she does live, though."
[18:57] <Kotono> As Claris speaks, he nods slightly. "Seira."
[18:58] * Seira gives him a short wave with her free hand. "How goes?"
[18:58] * Demedais inclines his head in agreement. "Indeed- hm? Oh, hello, Seira, Amaryl." A slight bow.
[18:58] <Kotono> As you talk, the music cascades over the hall. It's pleasant and soothing, nothing like discordant or angry verses, nor are any of the dancers a thick, impenetrable wall.
[18:59] <Kotono> "Always to watch..." Antenora murmurs that. "Do you live by that?"
[18:59] <Kotono> "Oh, so that's Amaryl?" Pollyanna looks her over before slightly curtesying. "It's an honor to meet you."
[19:00] <Kotono> Claris smiles back to her, "Good evening."
[19:01] <Kotono> Meanwhile, one can see Jessica go talk to a well dressed man. He smiles a moment, before he looks at her. His eyes narrow as he turns away, taking his ale and food with him. Jessica looks surprised, before she shoots him a genuinely nasty look and goes to get a drink herself.
[19:01] * Demedais looks over the crowd carefully as they all socialize, frowning a bit at the reaction to Jessica.
[19:01] <Seira> "So, did we miss anything?" Seira asks, looking around herself.
[19:02] <Alicia> "I have to. You yourself have warned me often enough that Hell could strike us at any time, and they're not our only enemies," Alicia replies placidly, drumming her fingers on her thigh to the music. "Laxness breeds tragedy..." she adds as her gaze is drawn to her sister and her unfortunate encounter, choosing to give the man a bit of a glare of her own.
[19:02] <Kotono> Entering now is a small gaggle of Waukeen's clergy. They look about, a few breaking off to fall into discussions with others.
[19:02] * Seira gives them another friendly wave, tacking on a smile for good measure.
[19:02] <Kotono> "Not much," Claris answers. "Most everyone is talking or well ontheir way to a long morning hangover. Lord Salman hasn't arrived yet."
[19:03] <Seira> "Well, then...." Seira returns her eyes to her date. "Wanna dance?"
[19:03] * Demedais looks back to Claris with a slight cough. "Those, ah... I suppose they would be common, wouldn't they, for most?"
[19:03] <Kotono> "Yes." Antenora's eyes sweep about as well. "I look at people like that, who are having fun with no regard for anything else. Being innocent is a quality of good, isn't it? Pure, untanished innocent unstained by evil?"
[19:04] <Kotono> Seira gets a wave back. Amid them is Mia - she eyes Seira and waves most heartily.
[19:04] <Kotono> Amaryl smiles, "...okay," she lightly blushes, "Whenever you want, Seira."
[19:05] <Kotono> "I suppose, yes." Claris cracks a slight smile. "They're horrible things. I think they're a gift from some wise god, since otherwise these gatherings would last until the next night."
[19:05] <Demedais> "I wouldn't know, but that is truly a frightening thought."
[19:06] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Jessica goes about. With a deep, strong drink her hand she walks about, eyeing people. A few people seem to find her gaze unpleasant, though some do not. Those that do get a haughty, nasty look, those that don't get as mile or even a bit of conversation.
[19:06] * Seira pulls Amaryl away with a laugh at her shyness. "That's Mia," Seira whispers to Amaryl, placing her arms on her sides. "I think she might become a friend."
[19:06] <Kotono> "See that?" Pollyanna speaks up, "Seira has a good idea. Demedais, let's dance and talk politics some other night."
[19:07] <Alicia> "Having fun with no regard for anything else is hardly good," Alicia notes with a frown. "But are they really doing so with no regard for anything else?" she then adds, gesturing at the attendees. "I think they're taking a chance to decompress and relax after a tense few weeks with the threat of invasion. I can hardly begrudge them that."
[19:08] <Alicia> Seeing her sister at least having some success with her mingling, Alicia can't help but smile with some pleasure for Jessica's sake. Just a shame some people are being so rude...
[19:08] <Kotono> "Mmm." Antenora listens to it, "Perhaps so. It's a mocking stereotype in Hell. A little angel child, so innocent that it's stupid and bloated on it's own foolishness. Shielded from everything, worthless except to kill."
[19:08] <Kotono> "Oh! ARe you going to talk to her then now, Seira?" Amaryla sks, waving to her as well.
[19:08] * Demedais watches the two go, an eyebrow raised. "Ah, sure. ...This does have to be even more uncomfortable for you than it is for me, Claris. Don't feel compelled to stay in here if you don't want to, okay? It's nice outside as well." With that, Demedais follows Pollyanna onto the floor.
[19:09] <Kotono> "I want to see the awards." Claris says, letting his smile drop. "Enjoy yourselves." At that, Demedais is dragged to the dance floor! Pollyanna smoothly leads him to the edge, taking his hands. "You lead," she murmurs.
[19:09] <Alicia> "Then there's the stereotype of a fat and bloated imp, so mired in its own decadence and used to pulling strings that it can't do anything for itself?" Alicia counters. "Really, such stereotypes only exist for making one side feel good about itself compared to the other."
[19:10] <Seira> "I only get to see you every now and then. Unless she has earth-shattering news, it can wait until tomorrow," Seira responds. "But if you want to meet her, we can do that in a bit."
[19:10] <Kotono> As she smiles and talks to one of the men, there's a bit of noise. One of the ones she glared at comes up behind her, a nasty few words coming from his mouth. Even from here, it's easy to lipread 'Murderer'."
[19:11] <Demedais> "I lead what?" Demedais asks, before, "Oh. Okay, I think I know this?" With that, he tries to recall how the steps go, taking care to at least stay away from stepping on Pollyanna's feet.
[19:11] <Alicia> "Excuse me," Alicia tells Antenora as she begins to smoothly but swiftly make her way across to the impending fracas.
[19:11] <Kotono> "That's true on occasion. An imp that's highly respected but not promoted for whatever reason could end up that way. Sometimes, one's talent at a role is so overwhelming that promotion is denied in favor of pure advancement within that form. Those imps you speak of exist in rare cases."
[19:11] <Kotono> Antenora stops as Alicia departs, "I'll keep watch," she offers.
[19:11] <Kotono> "I'd love to," Amaryl smiles, going by a table to grab a drink as she goes with Seira.
[19:12] <Kotono> OOC - Dex check, Deme, since I don't think either of you have much formal training.
[19:12] <Demedais> OOC: Oh for the love of. >_>
[19:12] <Seira> "Would you be incredibly jealous if I asked someone for one dance?" Seira asks Amaryl, eyeing the situation.
[19:12] <Demedais> roll 1d20+1 asdf.
[19:12] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+1 asdf. and gets 9."12 [1d20=8]
[19:12] <Kotono> Jessica turns, her cheeks lighting up. As Alicia approaches, she sees Jessica turn, her hand lashing out! The slap is heard clearly, a red mark on the man's face. As Alicia does get close, "That's ont me," she says sharply.
[19:13] <Kotono> "Is there a good reason?" Amaryl ask sback.
[19:13] * Demedais looks up once quickly and sees the word mouthed, plus the slap. "...at least Alicia is approaching..."
[19:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 7."12 [1d20=4]
[19:13] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Demedais and Pollyanna begin to dance. Neither of them seems to quite be that good at it, trying to go along. At least they aren't tripping each other.
[19:14] * Demedais turns so Pollyanna can watch and begins subtly moving toward the area. "Why does drama always happen?"
[19:14] * Seira winces. "It just might be too late. Since I don't want this to ruin things for us, give me a moment to try and diffuse it?" And she strides after Alicia towards the scene, gritting her teeth.
[19:14] <Kotono> The man puts a hand to his cheek, "I know your face," he retorts. "You're nothing but murderous gutter trash."
[19:14] <Alicia> "Sir, if you have a problem with my sister, I suggest you drop it," Alicia announces her presence as she smoothly puts herself between Jessica and the man. "Or else I will have to ask you to leave."
[19:15] <Kotono> The man - in good shape but with pale skin and uncalloused hands - sees Alicia. His color drains and he scurries away very quickly, turning. He sees Seira approachinga s well, beelining away from her and towards the food.
[19:15] <Seira> "Hello, Alicia plus sister," Seira greets them, approaching.
[19:16] * Alicia remains where she is for a moment, cooly surveying all the other gawkers and making it very clear without need for words that she won't appreciate seeing any similar scenes. "Captain," she gives Seira a brief nod.
[19:16] <Kotono> Pollyanna glances back as the two dance, "Ugly," she murmurs. "Some people have no tact." People around watch, though most keep a respectful distance.
[19:16] <Kotono> Jessica takes a long draught from her drink, "I'm fine, thank you," she says to both of them. "There's just a few complete beasts here."
[19:16] <Demedais> "Indeed." Seeing the crisis averted, Deme re-'steers' toward the center of the room. "So, uh."
[19:17] <Seira> "Please, I'm not on duty if this hasn't clued you in," Seira says, gesturing at her dress. She turns to face Jessica. "Enjoying yourself, aside from the unpleasantness here?"
[19:17] <Kotono> "Shh," Pollyanna leans into Demedais, slowing down the place and resting his head against his chest. "No talk, just try and dance."
[19:17] * Demedais shrugs and goes with it. "Very well."
[19:18] <Kotono> "I'm going to enjoy myself," Jessica says very quietly. "Come Hell or rude know nothings. Thank you, Seira."
[19:19] <Kotono> Pollyanna seems content for a slow, careful dance. A few others dance around the two, the slow, steady work soothing in it's own way. With the murmur of the chat around, a gentle buzz can lull one's senses.
[19:19] * Seira extends a hand, bowing lightly. "A dance to forget all about it?"
[19:19] * Demedais mainly looks at Pollyanna, though his gaze does sweep across the area every few moments as he gets into the pattern of steps.
[19:21] * Alicia sighs and turns to Jessica. "I'm sorry, Jessica. Try not to let them get to you," she tries to encourage her.
[19:22] <Kotono> Jessica eyes the hand, "I suppose a single dance won't hurt. I could use a warm up." She smiles lightly at Seira, taking her hand.
[19:22] <Kotono> "I won't," Jessica adds after.
[19:23] <Kotono> It's a pretty easy slow dance. A few steps here, a few steps there. A slow, steady motion that's easy to pick up on, really. Meanwhile, Demedais glances out the front as he does. Eudard of Torm can be seen outside, gazing inside.
[19:23] * Seira returns the smile, grasping the offered hand more firmly, and resolving to lead Jessica.
[19:24] * Demedais meets his gaze for a few moments before continuing his sweep as he dances.
[19:24] <Alicia> Giving Seira a slightly grateful smile, Alicia wanders back over towards Antenora. "Hmph... the old Beth may have deserved such treatment, but somehow I doubt he'd have had the courage to speak to her that way if she acted the way she used to instead of how she is, now," she can't help but note unhappily.
[19:25] <Kotono> Seira and Jessica take to the dance floor. It's a slow dance, Jessica's agile feet seeming to have no problem at all. "It doesn't bother you at all?"
[19:25] <Kotono> Eudard eyes Demedais, his face impassive as he keeps a watch.
[19:25] <Seira> "You're staying with your sister for the time being, right?" Seira asks, while casting a glance at Amaryl. As Jessica speaks, Seira tugs at her shoulders. "I'm betting everything I have on Alicia and her judgement."
[19:26] <Kotono> "It's funny. I'd probably get a better reaction than her, and her deeds were but a drop compared to mine," Antenora's observation is dark but having a certain wryness to it. "As I was before, I'd have caused terror in most here."
[19:26] * Demedais continues the pattern, content in it as he keeps watch and knowing others are as well, yet still enjoying this motion.
[19:27] <Kotono> Amaryl is having a drink and talking lightly to a nice man there. "Yes. I'll be there awhile, I rather like all the books Mystra's library has...er, the Temple of Mystra."
[19:27] <Kotono> "Demedais," Pollyanna murmurs as the dance goes on. "Could you get me a drink?"
[19:28] <Seira> "We have quite the library, ourselves," Seira comments. "Feel free to step by the Temple to Waukeen. The public library may not match Mystra's for the magical topics, but it is far more diverse by its very nature."
[19:28] <Alicia> "All of your misdeeds were a universe away... hers hit far closer to home for everyone here," Alicia notes as she resumes surreptitiously scanning the ballroom for any further trouble. "And were you unclad by any disguise, such as he would likely be too afraid to challenge you about them, regardless."
[19:29] <Demedais> "Anything in particular you want?" Demedais asks, looking up for a moment to spot the nearest table.
[19:29] <Kotono> "Oh, thank you," Jessica smiles, a far cry from what she was once before. "Reading relaxes me."
[19:31] * Seira nods in approval. "I hate stupid people. Hearing of those that actually read for fun and pleasure? It would have made my day on a regular occasion." She smiles. "Of course, today I'm pretty happy even without this."
[19:31] <Kotono> "Mmm..." Antenora ruminates on that, as Alicia's gaze sees nothing normal. "I still don't fully understand it. About how someone could forgive a devil." Antenora shakes her head, "The more I look back, the more I'm staggered that any being possesses that forgiveness."
[19:32] <Kotono> "Yes...aaah!" Jessica lowers her voice, "The lady Amaryl's your...aaah...friend?" she clears her throat. "Do you want to go back to her? I dont' want to take you away from that."
[19:32] <Kotono> "Something light," Pollyanna smiles easily, "I'm going to go outside and get air a moment."
[19:33] <Demedais> "Very well. Meet you there?" Demedais says, nodding and looking to the closer door.
[19:33] <Seira> "She understands," Seira responds. "Or she'll hate me forever? But I'm willing to bet on the former." Nevertheless, she directs the two of them towards the group of Waukeen clergy. "Speaking of visiting the temple, here are some of the nice people that tend to it," Seira states, nodding at them.
[19:34] <Alicia> "The fact that you're actively working to make up for your prior misdeeds is sufficient for me," Alicia replies easily. "Forgiveness is wasted upon those who won't do anything with it."
[19:35] <Kotono> Pollyanna nods and heads outside, leaving Demedais alone for the moment.
[19:36] <Kotono> It's Mia, another man you don't know, and the head priest. "Oh, Seira!" Mia gushes, "I haven't had a chance to talk to you about IT since it's been so hectic." she begins, drinking from a wineglass.
[19:36] * Demedais quickly heads to grab a cup of light wine, before heading out to meet Pollyanna again.
[19:36] <Kotono> "Yes...and about that, there's something I remember. The Throne Archon we met in the ruins, do you remember when it spoke to you and then it spoke to me?" Antenora goes on.
[19:37] <Seira> With an apologetic smile at Jessica, Seira lets go of her and approaches Mia, firmly taking the glass of wine from her hand. "Bad, bad habit," she lectures the acolyte. "Stop now or I will share embarrassing stories of the last time you did this."
[19:37] <Alicia> "You never did sat what she said," Alicia observes, turning towards the erinyes. "Going to share, now?"
[19:37] <Kotono> Outside, Demedais finds the strees thick with celebrators. Pollyanna has stopped, listening to Eudard. "...meet. I believe I saw you at the garrison before with Demedais..aaah. And there he is," Eudard looks up to him.
[19:38] <Kotono> "It's...personal." Antenora says at last. "There's one part - about how much the heavens missed their lost children."
[19:38] <Demedais> "Hello, Eudard." Demedais says, handing Pollyanna the cup. "Finding any enjoyment tonight?"
[19:38] <Alicia> "Go on?" Alicia murmurs.
[19:39] <Kotono> "Aaah, this is one glass. After drwarven drinks, I don't even feel anything from a glass of wine." Waving her hand easily and sharply eyeing Seira, "Speaking of! I got a few to come to town and talk while you were away."
[19:39] * Seira gestures at Jessica, waving her over with the same motion. "Have you met Alicia's sister?" she asks the three. "She's expressed an interest in books and knowledge, which I found quite refreshing." At Mia's words, she blinks, before looking quite pleased. "Would you come along and tell me all about it?"
[19:39] <Kotono> "I'm just seeing the celebrations," he says, "I don't have much time to waste with this. Torm's work is never done." He does offer his hand out, however. "Congratulations on the Baronies' victory."
[19:41] <Kotono> "The Erinyes are fallen angels. When I think about how much it staggers me...it's like a mother looking for a lost child in the night." Antenora's gaze continues to move, betraying nothing. Her voice is heavy, however. "That even after all of that, they'll forgive us if we look for it and take us home. That they still want us."
[19:42] <Kotono> Mia falls in step with Jessica and Seira. "Sure." As they start to walk, "It went okay. It was mostly everyone feeling out the positions of the others. Nothing was quite committed to, though it's promising and another visit should be soon. They're being even more cautious than I anticipated, but they're also giving more and more on it."
[19:42] <Demedais> "I'd rather have had it come peacefully, but this road has been far more peaceful, so I have no objection." Demedais takes the hand and shakes, firmly. "If I didn't suspect Salman would get quite angry if I did not attend..."
[19:43] <Alicia> "The heavens capacity to forgive dwarfs my own," Alicia confirms. "But... I can understand, though," she glances over towards Jessica, "Family is family." Cocking her head, she turns back towards Antenora, "Are many of the original Fallen still around? Or are you all now their descendants?"
[19:43] <Kotono> "Hahahaha." Eudard cracks a smile. "You really do look out of place.
[19:43] <Kotono> "
[19:44] <Kotono> Pollyanna smiles, "I'm working on that. But he is all duty first and pleasure a distant second. I'm glad someone besides Helm approves."
[19:44] * Seira seems quite happy at the news. "That's pretty great. Mind sharing the story with Amaryl? It might be difficult to top the previous visit, with the gith, a circus from elsewhere and a visit to the elemental plane of water, but I can't just make them all bland and about a ball!"
[19:44] <Kotono> "Most of the originals are Pleasure Devils or even greater devils now. There is a Pit Fiend that was once an Erinyes." Antenora murmurs that. "I suppose some of the originals are around, though I didn't know any firsthand."
[19:45] <Demedais> "The tailor and Pollyanna both tried, believe me." Demedais comments wryly, looking at the suit with a slight eye. "I am slightly convinced that this sort of thing will never fit me, but that may just be me."
[19:47] * Alicia hums softly as she considers that. "And what you said, after meeting Latha... do you think you can split them away from the 'true' devils? Lead them back to the heavens they spurned so long ago?"
[19:50] <Kotono> "Well..." Mia begins, "Oh yeah, wait, I heard about all that. What was that about, anyway?" she asks Seira.
[19:51] <Kotono> "You're wearing it wrong. Relax your shoulders, you're not wearing armor," Pollyanna chastises.
[19:51] <Seira> "Which part?" she asks, coming up to Amaryl at last.
[19:51] <Kotono> "If I had the power somehow..." Antenora murmurs, "If somehow, some way I could show them all glory...yes, I think I might be able to. I hope I could."
[19:52] <Demedais> "Eh?" Demedais frowns. "My shoulders are relaxed."
[19:54] <Alicia> "Well, you'll have my support, for what it's worth," Alicia offers. "Past that... if you're careful you've got a long time to work with, too. Even if it's only one at a time."
[19:55] <Kotono> "Oh, most of it," Mia waves her hands, as Amaryl comes up. HEr blush has grown, as econd glass of wine taken. "This stuff," hse says to Seira, "It's not that good, so I drank another drink to get the taste out of my mouth..."
[19:56] <Kotono> "They aren't. You still look like you're supporting a few dozen pounds of steel on your back," Pollyanna goes on tiptoes, pushing Deme's shoulders downward.
[19:56] <Kotono> Eudard smiles again, "A good man has that look." He inclines his head, "But I should be going now. Have a good celebration," he says, glancing long inside once more.
[19:57] * Seira takes the glass from her and finishes it, before summoning crystal-clear water to replace it. "Here, try this," she says, returning the wineglass. "And don't accept strange drinks from strange men, please, it makes me worry a lot."
[19:57] <Demedais> "Take care, Eudard." Demedais nods, attempting to relax his shoulders still further.
[19:57] <Kotono> "Thank you." Antenora continues to gaze, "I fear I may be a unique miracle or a fluke...or, if there is more justice, that I'm the example of what can be instead."
[19:58] <Kotono> As Pollyanna does that, Demedais can notes the street is clearly. A procession is coming, lead by color bearers. Looks ilke Lord Salman's retune.
[19:59] <Seira> "As for that...." Seira thinks back. "A circus came visiting from another plane, and they set camp beside the city. Then some bratty kid of theirs stole something belonging to warring gith traveling nearby. We had to mediate by befriending a few gith with superior magics and by punching them in the face. It worked! They all went away."
[19:59] * Seira shrugs. "Then I wanted Amaryl to see the plane of water and meet some sea elves."
[19:59] <Demedais> "And here he comes." Demedais muses, keeping an eye on it.
[19:59] <Kotono> "Hahah," Amaryl blushes even deeper but laughs and listens.
[19:59] <Alicia> "You could be a trailblazer for others to follow," Alicia nods. "Your circumstances were very unique, but the fact that you've come this far might make the next one easier. Just be careful, though - I'm sure any number of fiends would love to bring you back, and wouldn't be above deception to do it."
[19:59] <Kotono> Mia nods along to it, "You have such the busy life. How do you end up living like that? I admit, I see the appeal moneywise."
[20:00] * Seira eyes Amaryl as she drinks from the glass. "If you get some more water, it would countermand whatever godawful drink you chanced upon. Just drink up."
[20:00] <Kotono> Demedais sees that they're coming at a good clip. They'll be netering very soon.
[20:01] <Seira> "As for living?" she tells Mia. "Magic, again! It makes everything better. And you keep a cleric nearby for when you meet overwhelming opposition, just in case."
[20:02] <Kotono> "Yes. If I'm lucky in their eyes, I'll merely just be returned to oblivion. As long as I stand apart from the devils, it's something I'll have to worry about." Antenora's voice hardens a little, a real smile playing over her face ."Good. I'll be more than happy to return a few to oblivion or even reach out ot them. Hell can try...but by all there is, I won't be intimidated by them."
[20:02] * Demedais doesn't feel like his shoulders are lowering at all, but lets Pollyanna try anyway as he watches. "Mmm."
[20:03] <Kotono> It's more like a massage now, slow and steady work. "It's like you have steel in your shoulderblades!" Pollyanna gripes as she continues struggling. Her grip is strong, but it's not doing much.
[20:03] <Seira> "Oh!" she exclaims, then. "Mia, Amaryl, you haven't met before, right?"
[20:03] <Kotono> Mia starts to reply, but stops. "Oh hi," Mia offers a slight bow. "I'm Mia of Waukeen. Nice to meet you. Another friend of Seira?"
[20:03] <Alicia> "That's the spirit," Alicia smiles enthusiastically at Antenora's demeanour.
[20:03] <Kotono> Amaryl smiles, "Yes, something like that," she says as she drinks the water.
[20:03] * Seira puts her arm around Amaryl. "Pretty much. Want more water?"
[20:04] <Kotono> "We'll have chances enough soon," Antenora murmurs as well. "Work never ends."
[20:04] <Kotono> "I'm okay," Amaryl smiles widely. "Really."
[20:05] <Demedais> "That'd explain a few things." Demedais says dryly, looking out over the guard. "We should probably go in when they arrive."
[20:05] <Kotono> "Let's go ahead and go in now," The color guard is quite close now as Pollyanna takes Demedais' hand. "I want to have good position for this."
[20:05] <Demedais> "Very well." Demedais nods, following her in.
[20:06] <Seira> "Mia was just telling me that we'll be able to meet some dwarves living nearby," Seira comments. "Have you ever seen any?"
[20:07] <Kotono> "Once or twice. Occasionally one come sto the Council," Amaryl smiles widely, offsidedly as one lip is higher than the other. "They're amusing but have horrible manners."
[20:08] <Seira> "Sounds about right," Seira says, mentally resolving to stay near Amaryl for the rest of the evening and not leave her again for anything.
[20:10] <Kotono> The conversation comes to an abrupt halt. "Attention!" Two color bearers come to the entrance, raising their voices. "The Archbaron Lord Salman now enters!"
[20:11] * Alicia stiffens her posture a little bit and looks towards the entrance.
[20:11] * Seira behaves, observing the procession. But also, since this would be an excellent time to strike, observing the guests as well.
[20:12] * Demedais keeps an eye on the guests as well, one hand on Pollyanna's shoulder.
[20:13] <Kotono> Respectful silence quiets the room. After a small retinue of guards, Lord Salman enters. He wears a rich blue cape and walks along, nodding to people as he walks deeperwithin. He goes to the back, a gloved hand politely refusing an offered drink. Turning to the gathered, "Today," he raises his fist to the air, "We celebrate our victory! We celebrate The United Baronies! We celebrate the Crimson Guard, who have seen our nation through another
[20:15] <Kotono> nation through another crisis!"
[20:17] <Kotono> Cheers fill the hall, glasses raises and a wave of clapping coming with that. The noise is a steady, heady stream of reconigtion. "To that, I ask that the three leading members of the Guard come forward."
[20:18] <Alicia> "That's my cue," Alicia murmurs to Antenora before she gracefully strolls across the hall to approach the archbaron.
[20:18] * Seira looks upset over having to leave Amaryl so soon. She turns to look at Mia, asking, "Please make sure Amaryl doesn't drink anything bad?" To her, she says, "I'll be back as soon as this is over with, promise!"
[20:18] * Demedais nods to Pollyanna and does so, a bit stiffly.
[20:18] * Seira follows Alicia and Demedais afterwards with all the grace she can muster, yet far too rarely gets to show.
[20:19] <Kotono> Mia nods discreetly to that. The three head towards Lord Salman, another wave of clapping and cheering. As they approach, "These three served our nation in it's difficulties. They have brought us prosperity and salvation from our troubles. They gird us with allies and magics, ensuring our nation will be a strong, vitality filled one!"
[20:21] <Kotono> After yet another wave of clapping, "Demedais, come forward,"Lord Salman says.
[20:22] * Demedais nods and comes forward, facing Lord Salman.
[20:29] <Kotono> "Demedais," Lord Salman nods to him, "We thank you for your service," Lord Salman reaches within, withdrawing a small medallion. It is made of solid gold, an engraving of Balmuria carved into it. "Captain, we all thank you greatly."
[20:30] * Demedais very slightly opens his mouth, before closing it again and bowing. "You honor me greatly. Thank you, Lord Salman."
[20:31] <Kotono> "Serve our nation well in your new rank," He says, offering the medallion to Demedais.
[20:32] * Demedais accepts and dons it, before bowing again.
[20:33] <Kotono> "Alicia Reynes," Lord Salman calls next, after the applause settle down.
[20:34] * Alicia steps forward after Demedais and stands before Lord Salman, bowing forward to receive whatever honours he intends to bestow.
[20:35] <Kotono> He again withdraws a golden medallion, the same encarving on this one. "You came to us on a mission of compassion and have displayed great, noble virtue throughout," Lord Salman extends the medallion to her. "You are not of this land, but you will always have a place here. We thank you, Captain."
[20:36] <Alicia> "You do me great honour, my Lord," Alicia accepts the medallion before she straightens up, silently enjoying this brief moment of rank parity before Seira gets her promotion.
[20:39] <Kotono> "Seira," Lord Salman says at last, after the noise and cheers of the onlookers quiets.
[20:39] * Alicia withdraws to stand next to Demedais while Seira goes forward to receive her accolades.
[20:40] * Seira approaches at the promting, her movements fluid.
[20:45] <Kotono> "You have served us well. You are the last of the first class of the Crimson Guard to remain, but you shall not be the last. Your efforts have aided us in forging ahead," He offers his hand out to Seira, a medallion in hand. "You have become the field leader of the Crimson Guard, answering only to Commander Oberuth. We hope that your leadership does the guard well, Colonel."
[20:46] * Seira shakes Lord Salman's hand, as seems to be expected. As the medal trades owners, she inclines her head respectfully. "Thank you for the show of confidence, Sire."
[20:47] * Demedais applauds Alicia and Seira as they go up.
[20:49] <Kotono> Applause roar down for all three, as, "Now then, let us celebrate and forget our troubles, for today we are glorious!" Lord Salman calls, as the music strikes back up again.
[20:49] <Seira> "The medal is most shiny," Seira comments quietly, approaching Demedais and Alicia.
[20:50] * Alicia politely joins in with the applause for the benefit of her two comrades. "Congratulations to you both, Captain, Colonel," she nods to each.
[20:50] <Demedais> "And to you two." Demedais says, an amused look at Seira.
[20:50] <Seira> "I'm still off duty," Seira tells Alicia with a wink, but adds, "That's true, though. Demedais stole the words from my mouth."
[20:52] <Demedais> "Seira, I would like to state at this time that I think of you as the little sister I am glad I never had." Demedais claps her on the shoulder and smiles benevolently.
[20:52] <Alicia> "It is a bit odd, when I think about it, how a mere captain and two lieutenants would frequently be called upon to negotiate with generals, ambassadors, and kings..." Alicia can't help but observe. "The Baronies seem to have a skewed rank structure compared to their neighbours."
[20:53] <Seira> "The others are the ones overblown," Seira returns with a shrug, glaring at Demedais briefly. "Their generals suck and can't measure up."
[20:54] <Demedais> "I stopped trying to figure that out when I got appointed diplomat to Malmuth at one point." Demedais gives an amused look to Alicia, missing Seira's glare.  "I just presume they work with what they have, and sometimes the titles aren't as important."
[20:57] <Alicia> "Speaking of titles and nobility," Alicia glances over in Amaryl's direction, "How is Lady Gaial, tonight, Seira?"
[20:57] <Seira> "Just fine," Seira responds, following Alicia's eyes. "Doesn't she look pretty?"
[20:58] * Demedais looks to Pollyanna after a glance to Amaryl.
[20:59] <Kotono> Amaryl and Mia are chatting, while Pollyanna is watching back from the sides. Her face is lit up in a smile.
[20:59] <Kotono> "Congratulations," Commander Oberuth's voice carries as he approaches.
[21:00] * Demedais looks to Oberuth. "Thank you, sir."
[21:00] <Alicia> "Vibrant as always," Alicia agrees. "I'm glad she found time to attend... ah, Commander," she nods to Obureth, "Thank you, sir."
[21:00] <Seira> "Thanks," Seira responds to the Commander, telling Alicia, "I can be quite insistent when I want to. Luckily, I didn't have to be, this time."
[21:01] <Kotono> "We do need to talk a few moments," Oberuth lowers his voice. "This is purely informal, but I need to begin to plan. When will you leave for the desert, and who's going?"
[21:02] <Alicia> "As soon as Elle finishes making that ring of teleportation, preferably," Alicia replies. "Since things seem settled with Malmuth."
[21:03] <Seira> "She's actually done," Seira announces. "We can go as soon as tomorrow, if we need to."
[21:04] <Kotono> "There's no hurry from me," Oberuth clarifies, "Since I know all of you have had a lot of hard work."
[21:04] <Alicia> "Excellent," Alicia brightens. "Try not to indulge too much, tonight, then? I've been to Arad before, so I could teleport us directly there. Every day allows more fiendish reinforcements to pour into our world, after all."
[21:05] <Seira> "Certain constraints exist," Seira muses. "I've puzzled over them, but the best idea I have so far is for Elle to scry on a place if she doesn't know one close enough and bring me along, then return with me. I would be able to use the ring, then, to come with any stragglers."
[21:05] * Demedais closes his eyes and nods slightly. "So it would take some preparation."
[21:06] <Seira> "Yes, there's no need to rush. We should take a few days to make sure those coming along understand how serious the matter is."
[21:07] <Demedais> "And try to get as appropriately prepared as possible; while you, I, and whoever takes the Hammer will be well defended, everyone else will want a competent offense against such evil." Demedais nods.
[21:07] <Alicia> "The longer we wait, the harder it will be - we've already lost far too much time as it is," Alicia reminds the others. "If need be I can simply purchase a few extra scrolls of teleport from Elle."
[21:08] <Seira> "My argument is all the more valid, then," Seira responds. "If we are taking Antenora and Donald along, I want them to prepare adequately. I cannot bring Donald back once again, after all, if something goes wrong."
[21:09] * Alicia looks somewhat confused. "What preparation is required? I don't know about Donald, but Antenora and I are quite ready, I assure you."
[21:10] <Seira> "Also, we would not be going to Arad, but as near the oasis in question as possible." Seira shrugs at that. "Perhaps. There is also Berjand. I don't want to rush his decision. At the same time, he would be invaluable as a native guide. As Demedais and I can attest to, going into the desert without one is folly."
[21:10] <Demedais> "Rushing in and waiting too long both carry their own risks." Demedais inclines his head. "So... general count of who is going? Us three, Antenora, Donald... if anyone else is going they will want potions, possibly buy a scroll for backup from Seira, that sort of thing. I should go inquire myself in that regard and will do so tomorrow morning."
[21:11] <Alicia> "What oasis?" Alicia blinks. "The directions were to a house in Arad where the celestials there will direct us to the area of battle."
[21:11] <Demedais> "If Berjand comes, he will likely be in even greater danger than he was in the wastes. I am... not intrigued at the idea of taking him, but he may be able to stay with the angels- ah?"
[21:11] * Seira blinks. "We're not going to the oasis at the north of the desert, where celestials are battling the devils? I thought it was what you meant."
[21:12] <Alicia> "Have you ever visited that oasis and could you teleport directly there?" Alicia asks.
[21:12] <Seira> "Like I said, we can scry to get close enough, and have Berjand lead us the rest of the way."
[21:13] <Alicia> "The scry spell only works on people..." Alicia replies weakly. "Doesn't it? Latha gave me explicit directions, so I'd rather not just go running around randomly because of some rumours you heard while you were in the desert..."
[21:14] <Seira> "Well, then. We'll need a couple of days to get our stories straight, but the day after tomorrow could be as good as any for departure."
[21:14] <Demedais> "If the angels have a specific way they'd want us to arrive, then it's probably best to do it that way."
[21:16] <Alicia> "What stories?" Alicia sounds more and more lost as this discussion continues. "Why would we need to get them straight? Isn't this simple enought - we go to Arad, meet our allies, and then proceed with them to join the battle at the ruins?"
[21:16] <Seira> "You telling us all you know? Because the summary clearly hasn't been enough."
[21:18] * Alicia represses a sigh. "Latha gave me directions to a house in Arad," she repeats said directions, "Where a small group of celestials are working from to discourage any people travelling to the area of the desert that's contested. We meet them there, and they guide us to the battleground. She said it would be far simpler than us wandering the desert by ourselves in search of trouble, and I agree with her."
[21:20] <Seira> "Is anything in particular known about the opposition, such as numbers or what it consists of, beyond the general? Or of who would be fighting by our side? Of the ruins and what they might hold?"
[21:20] <Alicia> "No, and even if I did have such information, it would no be about a month out of date," Alicia replies. "For all we know the devils have broken past any resistance and are now running the desert fiefdoms."
[21:22] <Seira> "Alright, then. I'll need the day I mentioned to handle my guest, then, and then I'll be available."
[21:23] <Demedais> "I would argue that not having heard anything from them yet, we can presume the line is being held; if things had happened, you likely would've gotten some form of notification. So, two days from now, morning, us three, Donald, and Antenora?"
[21:24] * Seira nods. "And Elle to aid with the logistics, yes, before she returns."
[21:25] <Alicia> "Very well, if that's the soonest we can leave," Alicia doesn't push further. "I'll go tell Antenora." At that, she leaves in order to do exactly what she just said.
[21:25] * Demedais rubs his head as Alicia leaves.
[21:26] <Seira> "Don't keep Pollyanna waiting," Seira tells Demedais, waving before likewise departing towards Amaryl and Mia.
[21:26] * Demedais returns to Pollyanna, eyes half-closed.

[Corwin]

[15:07] <Anastasia> ----
[15:08] <Anastasia> The party winds down late in the night. Midnight has come and passed, revelry slackening except amid the most dedicated. Pollyanna smothers a yawn as she looks about at it, glancing at Demedais.
[15:11] * Demedais nods slightly to Pollyanna. "Seems things are beginning to wrap up." A lazy look to see who, notably, still remains thus far of the known people.
[15:15] <Anastasia> Countess Stronger remains. She's nursing a glass of wine and looking about with a wide, bemused smile. Beyond that, most everyone else has gone home to rest or somewhere else for more fun. "It's about time," Pollyanna agrees. "Did you have fun, Captain?"
[15:17] <Demedais> "Dancing was definitely good, and nothing dramatic occured so I'll take it." Demedais says with a grin. "Shall we?"
[15:18] <Anastasia> Pollyanna takes Demedais' arm. She sighs a moment, "...It was, but..." She looks up to him, "You're going off again soon?"
[15:22] * Demedais gets a surprisingly irritated look on his face for a brief moment. "Yes. Heading to assist a group of angels seal an entrance to the Hells, from which apparently much has been coming." Demedais shakes his head once, and as they leave, he steers gently toward the direction of the temple, but going slowly. "While I understand the need... I grow weary."
[15:23] <Anastasia> "I know," Pollyanna pats Demedais a few times. "I wish you didn't have to go away so soon. Now that things are peaceful again, I want to spend time with you. I don't want to worry that you're risking your life against Hellspawned horrors. It's not fair..." She sniffles at that, "But...I know, I know. It's about duty, not fairness."
[15:31] <Demedais> "That too." Demedais shakes his head. "However, after this... there shouldn't be much more drama. We have the ruins, but... those can be taken at their own pace, and likely should; we want to be prepared for whatever's down there."
[15:32] <Anastasia> "Good..." Pollyanna looks to the streets a moment, but mostly quiet reigns. "What do you think about it now?"
[15:34] <Demedais> "About drama?" Demedais grins. "Hate it. Always have. But... something needs to be done, and Helm stands with me, so."
[15:43] <Anastasia> Pollyanna matches that grin, falling into giggles. "You look so happy when you talk about drama like that, though!" She lets herself get carried away on her laughs, before slowly bringing herself down.
[15:46] <Demedais> "...I'm usually more happy when it's over without complications." Demedais shakes his head. "Although some of the reactions I get to the incredibly bizarre going-ons is worth noting."
[15:46] <Anastasia> "Like?" Pollyanna looks up at Demedais. "How bad were they?"
[15:47] <Demedais> "We summoned a humongous golden dragon on Ferdi. Bigger than Kondrux and with half the sense of humor, I think." Demedais says, shaking his head.
[15:48] <Demedais> "Except this one was on our side."
[15:48] <Anastasia> "..." Pollyanna's mood changes instantly, plummeting into a certain quiet. ".....oh."
[15:51] <Demedais> "Yeah." Demedais says, shaking his head. "Kinda didn't want to mention it, but... ah." Demedais says, holding Pollyanna closer. "...ah, the stars are really spectacular tonight."
[15:53] <Anastasia> Pollyanna curls up against him, not making any sounds for a good little while. "...sorry." she murmurs, "I did ask...and..." Pollyanna makes a soft noise that means nothing. "...and...you're the one about to go risk his life again. I should bet rying to make you happy, so that you hesitate before doing anything too monumentally brave and stupid."
[15:55] <Demedais> "You did ask, and I'm dense as bricks at times." Demedais says with a slight smile. "Besides... Seira's got a method that'll let us go and return quickly, so I'll hardly be gone for long."
[15:59] <Anastasia> That gets Demedais' head knocked on by Polly's knuckles, "Good."
[15:59] <Demedais> "Heh." Demedais says, slowly altering course to Seira's inn.
[16:01] <Anastasia> Pollyanna yawns again as you walk on. The streets are dark and quiet, the last of the party fizzling out. The walk up the hill is quiet, as Pollyanna glances at Countess Stronger's shop. "...heh, I remember now..." she murmurs. "I met Seira and Shamal right around here."
[16:02] <Demedais> "Ah...?" Demedais asks, curious at this point.
[16:04] <Anastasia> "It was when the ghouls first appeared in town. I was looking around to see what was happening, since...we all thought we could make some money off of it if we eliminated the ghouls." Pollyanna blushes, "I got spotted by those two and I think Shamal lectured me."
[16:06] * Demedais nods once. "The impulse is an understandable one, though undead are frustrating without holy tools to work with."
[16:10] <Anastasia> "Shamal..." Pollyanna's expression turns somber. "I liked her. She consoled me on the first trip to Kondrux's lair." That gets a sniffle, "It's not fair there, either. At least you and Seira came out okay."
[16:11] <Demedais> "Shamal... I did not know her long, but she was a good person. If impulsive." Demedais rubs his head for a bit. "Still... yes, what happened there was a tragedy."
[16:17] <Anastasia> "Yes..." Pollyanna stops as she stands in front of Seira's inn. "You'd better not become a tragedy, or I'll..."
[16:18] <Demedais> "Hunt me down yourself for daring to do so?" Demedais says with a grin.
[16:19] <Anastasia> "I'll find a way," Pollyanna matches that grin. "Somehow."
[16:20] <Demedais> "Knowing you, I don't doubt this for a moment." Demedais chuckled, before musing, looking at the inn contemplatively.
[16:22] <Anastasia> "Hm?" Pollyanna looks at the inn long as well. "...Demedais?"
[16:23] <Demedais> "...I wonder if they have a room for two tonight." Demedais says finally.
[16:28] <Anastasia> Pollyanna blushes very long, "...just tell me one thing," Pollyanna murmurs.
[16:29] <Demedais> "Ah, sure. What is it?"
[16:34] <Anastasia> "Oh come on." Pollyanna's blush grows. "What do you tell any girl that you want to do THAT with?"
[16:38] * Demedais grins slightly, holding her still closer. "That I love you, then."
[16:39] <Anastasia> Pollyanna's eyes light up, "Thank Helm you didn't botch that," she smiles, taking his hand. "...let's go." OOC - SKip along now?
[16:40] <Demedais> OOC: Sure.

[Corwin]

[18:52] <Kotono> -----
[18:54] <Kotono> The Temple of Waukeen is beginning to pick up it's business again. The sort of war between the Baronies and Malmuth was the type to never be good for overt business, but trade from the Desert Fiefdoms and beyonds trickles in. You see a few people here as you head for the Head Priest. He sits in his chambers, a few old books and scrolls arrainged about. "You might want to sit down," He offers.
[18:55] * Seira isn't one to argue with an expert, sitting herself down quite comfortably.
[18:57] <Kotono> "Complete domination of a mind isn't easy," he begins, "There's a fifth circle magical spell that can do it, but even that has drawbacks and weaknesses. Are you familiar with Dominate Person?"
[18:57] * Seira is indeed familiar, saying as much with a touch of distaste.
[19:00] <Kotono> "As you know, someone with a strong will is even more resistant to it and likely to shake it off. Your father's mental training and will are superb, so..." A stop, "I looked into things that could achieve this." He goes to a drawer, carefully withdrawing a pair of tongs, then taking out the cracked black gem circlet.
[19:01] <Seira> "Yes, it was clearly this thing," Seira says with a touch of impatience.
[19:02] <Kotono> "This black gem isn't a gem at all. It's the crystallized heart of a Succubi. Succubi are powerful manipulators and corruptors....as well as being able to drain the life from mortals."
[19:02] * Seira twitches. "Say what?"
[19:03] <Kotono> "With the power of a demonic succubi behind it, this would be a magnificent component for such a device. However, the side effects..." A stop there, "it's damaged your father's spirit and health."
[19:04] * Seira blinks slowly. "So how are we getting him back on the road to recovery?"
[19:11] <Kotono> "A normal restoration won't do it. Unless you can produce the epitome of magic or a miracle, you'd need a like object. A creature that's dedicated to protection and forthrightness instead would be the best place to start looking."
[19:13] <Seira> "I don't think I understand you right," Seira says slowly. "Are you telling me one would need to slay an angel, place their heart in crystallized form on a diadem and have the old man recover that way?"
[19:13] <Kotono> "No, no, no." Waving his hand, "I don't mean to kill one, but a symbol from one. Something like the sweat of an angel protecting the truth or something of the like."
[19:14] <Kotono> "With that, a magical countermeasure would be far easier."
[19:14] <Seira> "We just so happen to be going to see a few angels," Seira mentions. "I'll ask them!"
[19:15] <Kotono> "Good luck. Saul's condition shouldn't deteriorate, but I doubt it will improve, either." Taking the tongs, "What do you want to do with this...thing? It's rather dangerous."
[19:15] <Seira> "What happens if you touch it?"
[19:16] <Kotono> "You're touching an object dedicated to the corruption and control of mortal beings," The head priest smiles in discomfort. "The risk isn't great for casual contact, but it still exists tyat you could find yourself not feeling like you should."
[19:17] <Seira> "What happens if a devil touches it?" Seira asks next, with some interest.
[19:17] <Kotono> "I don't know," He admits, "I don't know how this would interact with an outsider, especially a devil.:"
[19:18] <Seira> "I'm sort of tempted to find out, but I don't really want to introduce something unpredictable...." Seira frowns. "Can it be destroyed safely?"
[19:19] <Kotono> "With a good directed burst of holy power and distance it should be safe. I say holy power since that would hopefully help mute any outbursts it's destruction would cause."
[19:20] <Seira> "We can do that right now," Seira offers. "I can guard you in case something bad happens."
[19:24] <Kotono> "It should be done out of town and away from anyone," The head priest says. OOC - Skip ahead a bit?
[19:25] <Seira> OOC: Sure
[19:37] <Kotono> A few miles west of Balmuria, a little field is chosen. The circlet is laid down carefully, the two heading about one hundred feet away. The head priest bows his head, "M'lady, grant me the power! I call on our agreement to demand this spell!" A flame strike crashes down from above, scorching the circlet! It shudders, shivers and then shatters in the flames! You hear a lovely female voice scream as it shatters, but nothingg else happens.
[19:38] * Seira raises an eyebrow. "Did that voice sound grateful or angry to you?" she asks. "It's so hard to tell, with succubi."
[19:42] <Kotono> "I don't know," he shrugs, as you can see a few smoldering shards of the black gem. They melt into a gooey black fluid, sinking into the ground. The grass around it twists into abnormal shapes and colors or dies, about two patches of each.
[19:42] * Seira motions him to step back, before setting the thing on fire for good measure.
[19:44] <Kotono> Both the dead grass and the warped grass are burnt away under Seira's spell, just leaving a large patch of burnt, destroyed grass now.

[Corwin]

[17:42] <Kotono> ---
[17:42] <Kotono> OOC: Last call for anything to do before the trip starts
[17:42] <Kotono> ?
[17:43] <Kotono> OOC: Going once...
[17:43] <Kotono> OOC: Going twice...
[17:44] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, let's begin. What was your plan for teleporting, guys?
[17:45] <Alicia> Alicia uses Seira's ring to teleport herself, Elle, and someone else to Arad. They chill for an hour while Elle familiarises herself with the place. Elle teleports back to Balmuria, grabs everyone else, then teleports to Arad with the rest of the gang.
[17:46] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. You passed through Arad on the way to the Fiefdoms, yes?
[17:47] <Alicia> OOC: I'd have pretty much had to go through there to get from Kelara to Balmuria.
[17:47] <Seira> OOC: Alicia happened to be there, it's all good. We haven't.
[17:47] <Alicia> OOC: And I probably spent some time there, so I should be decently familiar.
[17:47] <Kotono> OOC: IO'll call you studied carefully then. Roll real quick and name your third person that's TPing with you?
[17:49] <Alicia> Seira, Deme?
[17:49] <Alicia> roll 1d2
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d2 and gets 1."12 [1d2=1]
[17:49] <Alicia> Seira, you're with me.
[17:49] <Alicia> roll 1d100
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d100 and gets 86."12 [1d100=86]
[17:49] <Alicia> Safe!
[17:50] <Kotono> ---
[17:52] <Kotono> In a wink SEira, Alicia and Elle appear. Arad is a loud place - even as your eyes adjust from the teleportation, you hear the sounds right off. The bustle of life, squawking chickens, voices calling for fresh figs and pomegrantes for sale, bleating goats, a butcher calling forth his wares. The three appear in the small alley of a inn facing one of the main agricultural district of Arad. Here dusky skinned people go about, wrapped in white or
[17:52] <Kotono> Here dusky skinned people go about, wrapped in white or brown or black clothes against the chill. There is a bustle to things, a raw energy. People often stop and talk.
[17:53] <Alicia> "Welcome to Arad, ladies," Alicia pronounces as she steps out of the alley. "Now, we can just spend some time around here so that Elle can be confident of teleporting back with Donald, Demedais, and Antenora in an hour or so?"
[17:54] <Kotono> Elle looks about, wrapped in a thick, long red coat. Compared to the more mundane colors around, she sticks out like a rose in the dead winter grass. "I'm already working on it," Elle says.
[17:56] * Seira would probably stand out, herself, in her signature cloak adorned with a grinning, burning skull. "We could go and get that information your friends promised you on arrival," she suggests.
[17:56] * Alicia resists the urge to pull her golden cloak in a bit tighter at the chill. "It was a lot hotter, last time I was here," she can't help but observe. She then shakes her head to Seira, "That would just mean we'll have to repeat it for the others. No harm in waiting just an hour."
[17:57] * Seira decides to use the time to study the area, herself. One can never tell when one would like to teleport over to a neighboring country.
[17:59] <Kotono> The center is quite large, a vast open space in Arad. To the west you can see the spires and minarets of the Pasha's palace, golden and speaking of the great stored wealth of generations. Around the cripplingly poor to the flagrantly rich go about, purchasing and securing food for another day.  After an hour of this, "...ready," Elle murmurs. "Since you're in good with her, ask Mystra to make sure I don't fumble this."
[18:02] * Alicia smiles. "Of course," she nods, before clasping her hands together and lowering her gaze. "Mother of all magic, please watch over your devoted follower here as she uses your blessings to traverse the weave on this mission of righteousness, ensure no harm comes to her and her aim be true," she prays.
[18:02] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[18:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 36."12 [1d100=36]
[18:02] <Kotono> In a wink Elle vanishes, away and gone. A few moments pass, as...
[18:02] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[18:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 78."12 [1d100=78]
[18:03] <Kotono> Within a minute, four return. Donald, Demedais and Antenora appear. "There you go," Elle pronounces, "Good luck, all of you."
[18:04] <Kotono> Donald shivers a bit, stepping away from Demedais. "...damned cold." he says aloud. "I thought the desert was supposed to be an inferno."
[18:04] <Seira> "Much appreciated!" Seira tells Elle, before shrugging. "Maybe it's snowing in hell?"
[18:04] <Kotono> Antenora looks unbothered, before she chuckles at Seira. "It can. Go visit Cania one day."
[18:05] <Alicia> "Thanks. Look after Balmuria while we're gone," Alicia returns to the redhead. "You should see this place in the Summer," she then tells Donald. "Anyway, everyone ready?"
[18:05] <Seira> "Is that an invitation? I think I might!"
[18:05] * Demedais shrugs his cloak over shoulders unburdened by armor, shivering a bit. "Yeah, I'm ready. Let's go before we get Seira too distracted."
[18:05] <Kotono> "Good luck," Ell steps back a bit, taking out a scroll and starting to read from it. "I will. I'll make sure Pollyanna stays busy, too."
[18:06] <Demedais> "That'd be appreciated."
[18:06] <Alicia> Giving Elle a wave, Alicia proceeds to lead the party to the house Latha indicated they were using as their base of operations within Arad.
[18:07] * Seira acts much like a traveler, looking at the sights as she follows.
[18:08] * Demedais follows Alicia, not looking around anywhere near as often. Time to sightsee after duty is done.
[18:08] <Kotono> Through the streets the party goes. Out of the agricultural distrct, the roads are wide and well travelled. The houses are of sturdy stone and interlinked, painted a well kept, glossy, reflective white. Animals of burden and food wander the streets, many people at work. This also includes some that are not - the poor, often wearing worn clothes or emancipated. The party gets a lot of attention as they pass, and as they go down one long street
[18:08] <Kotono> long street? (More)
[18:09] <Kotono> "Sir!" A weak voice calls, coming from a dark alley. A young man with only one arm comes forth, limping. He wears old white clothes, "Sirs! Great sirs!"
[18:10] * Seira obliges him and turns to look at the man curiously. "Yes? How can we help you?"
[18:11] * Alicia turns her attention to the unfortunate cripple, but lets Seira handle the talking since she volunteered.
[18:12] * Demedais follows the voice, sweeping with detect chaos out of idle curiousity.
[18:12] <Kotono> He bows deeply to everyone, "Sirs, you have the look of great ones to you." His voice is low, reverential. "May I ask you for a moment of your time?"
[18:13] <Kotono> Donald looks on, smiling a bit. "Do you want money?" he asks, "If you need money for food, I have a few coins."
[18:13] <Seira> "Go for it," Seira tells the man, before Donald speaks. "Do tell us if it's something other than money, yes."
[18:15] <Kotono> "I would greatly appreciate your kindness, sir!" he says to Donald, keeping his eyes down. "Winter is so very hard."
[18:15] * Seira seems disappointed, but lets Donald handle it, now.
[18:16] <Kotono> Donald reaches into his pouch and takes out two gold coins. He flips them to the man's one good arm. "I suppose it's too cold to go hungry," he murmurs.
[18:16] * Demedais waits politely on the Colonel at this point, wondering what the issue is- ah, money. Understandable in this climate, but he waits on Donald, not having brought any coin with him. Regrettable at this point, but.
[18:16] <Alicia> roll 1d20+4
[18:16] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+4 and gets 19."12 [1d20=15]
[18:17] <Kotono> The coins are caught, squirreled away. "Thank you. It's for clothes.." he admits, "Many of the inns are giving away food now..." he murmurs.
[18:17] <Seira> roll 1d10+10
[18:17] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d10+10 and gets 15."12 [1d10=5]
[18:19] <Kotono> "Good." Donald turns away, "Good luck, but we must be going. We hav business deeper on."
[18:20] <Seira> "Is there a temple to Waukeen, here?" Seira asks Alicia.
[18:20] <Alicia> "Perhaps if you were to visit the House of Ilmater, good sir?" Alicia suggests, her tone kind but with a faint hint of disapproval. "They would certainly ensure that you were warm enough to get through the Winter."
[18:20] * Alicia then shakes her head to Seira.
[18:20] <Seira> "I'll see about that," Seira muses. "Something to consider. Well, shall we?"
[18:21] <Kotono> "Thank you," he bows again, scurrying off. A few people watch this, townspeople shaking their heads.
[18:21] <Kotono> Antenora looks at him distantly, not commenting.
[18:22] <Kotono> A half hour's trek leads you to your destination. The safehouse in question is a large, pleasant inn. The door is closed but a sign says that 'all are welcome.'. Light comes from the windows of the building, everything about it fresh, new, vibrant. It is four stories and built of plain white painted stone.
[18:22] * Alicia starts walking. "Your gold would be better served going to those who actively help the destitute, Donald," she chides the younger man. "You don't know what he's going to spend that on."
[18:22] <Kotono> OOC: Strike my line.
[18:23] * Demedais refrains from commenting overly much, though he nods slightly to Alicia.
[18:23] <Kotono> "Eh." Donald shrugs as she huddles up, shivering. He mulls on this until you reach the inn in question, "It's not right to send someone away empty, either. I can always get more gold without a problem and he can't."
[18:24] <Alicia> "He got that easily enough, didn't he?" Alicia reasons as she opens the door and steps inside the Inn. "This is the place, by the way."
[18:25] * Seira follows inside curiously, not getting into this discussion.
[18:26] <Kotono> "So?" Donald shrugs again. "Mercy's important, even if it's a waste on first glance. I'll also sleep well tonight and not wonder if that poor man will freeze to death on the streets." Inside the inn is bright - it is well lit and pleasantly warm. In front of you is a wide area, a bar and restaurant. The people here range from young to ancient, rich to poor. But all of them seem to have a light to them, an impossible glint to their eye. A few
[18:28] <Kotono> A few well kept servants distribute food and drink, while a slender looking young man watches it all. He has whispy brown hair, wearing simple white wrappings. As the party enters, he rises and approaches them. "Friends," he smiles, clasping the first person to enter's shoulder, in this case Alicia's. "Welcome! Come, come inside. You must be chilled from your travel here."
[18:29] * Seira eyes the man's clothing dubiously. "I think you're the one who would be cold in that," she mentions.
[18:29] <Alicia> "We didn't have to walk that far," Alicia smiles faintly. "My name is Alicia Reynes, I'm looking for my friend Latha. Is she here?" she asks, unsure whether everyone here is 'in' so to speak.
[18:30] * Demedais grins a bit at this. "It is cold out, yes; but... bah, Seira." He gives a slight grin to Seira, before turning back to Alicia.
[18:31] <Kotono> "I know who you are," he says, a winkle in his eye as he leads you out of the room, to the rear. Here is anothe rsitting room, more subdued and quiet. Waiters come through with food from the kitchens behind. "I needen't worry about that." Once you're in, his apperance changes. HIs body is human, but his head is that of a canine. There is a fierceness in his eyes, fierceness and joy. "You are the heroes of Balmuria. We welcome all of you."
[18:32] * Seira barely stops herself from exclaiming 'Puppy!', but it's a close call.
[18:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[18:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 23."12 [1d20=8]
[18:32] <Kotono> "Ah...!" Donald murmurs, a rather bit surprised.
[18:32] * Demedais blinks at this. "Hu-uh. Ah, thank you, sir..."
[18:32] * Alicia was forewarned about the presence of Hound Archons, even if she's never seen one, so doesn't react visibly. "Yes, we were unfortunately delayed by troubles with our neighbours. But we're here now, and ready to fight."
[18:33] <Kotono> "Archon," Antenora politely nod to him, looking him over very, very long.
[18:34] <Seira> "It was best to stop that maniac sooner, rather than later, all things considered," Seira adds to that.
[18:34] <Alicia> "Definitely," Alicia agrees. "It was no small matter, in the end."
[18:35] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7
[18:35] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+7 and gets 10."12 [1d20=3]
[18:35] <Kotono> "We'll see to your transit to our forward base in the desert in the morn," he says, "Latha is currently ensuring that the immediate path is not troubled or beset by oppositions. Until then, we ask that you rest and recover.""
[18:35] <Seira> "This is a safe house of sorts, right?" Seira asks the archon. "Which purpose does it serve so far from the front lines, if I might ask?"
[18:36] <Kotono> He goes to sit, waving for any to join him. "While we seek to contain them, it's impossible to prevent all the devils from slipping through. A few have made a base of operations within Arad, and we established this to oppose them."
[18:36] * Seira nods thoughtfully. "Should we take that out before heading into the desert?"
[18:37] * Alicia obligingly sits down. "I suppose if some were able to reach Balmuria, then this wouldn't be beyond them. We're all quite fresh, so if they can be found here we're ready and willing to remove them."
[18:37] * Demedais looks to Seira, then to Alicia, then to the archon. "I think us four are decently rested. Of course, eliminating said safehouse without a ruckus may be a different issue."
[18:38] <Seira> "Not if we obscure the immediate grounds with fog, I suppose...."
[18:38] <Kotono> The Hound Archon shakes his head. "We are aware of their position and vice versa. However, both sides are too entangled in the mortal p opulace to make a direct assault favorable. We know that the one of the three devils here is a gelugon in mortal guise. While Latha and myself could oppose it by itself...we would not be able to handle the tow otehrs and what they would do to the innocent humans about."
[18:38] <Kotono> "They're paralysed, too, as they seem to be representing much the same situation. IN essense, we are deadlocked."
[18:39] <Seira> "Well. Except the entire city of humans are their hostages if they begin losing, which they will if we attack their desert base and the gate itself."
[18:40] <Kotono> A soft growl escapes the archon's throat. "Do you think the six of you could triumph over them and ensure that no harm befalls the innocents around them?"
[18:41] <Kotono> *5 of you.
[18:42] <Alicia> "Leaving them alone here does seem very dangerous," Alicia agrees. "But the Gelugon, at least, would be more than capable of decimating any bystanders nearby during the battle - What are the other two devils?"
[18:42] <Seira> "If you neutralize the gelugon, yes," Seira tells him. "We can even spare the manpower to clear out the humans from the area."
[18:42] <Kotono> "A bone devil with the power of smiting and a third we are not sure of," he answers.
[18:43] <Seira> "I can deal with the bone devil," Seira states. "Perhaps along with Donald? If you three gang up on the last devil, it should be enough."
[18:43] <Demedais> "Smiting will do little good against me unless he smites law, which would be exceptionally dumb for a devil." Demedais notes.
[18:44] <Alicia> "Defeating the devils is not the issue," Alicia shakes her head, "It's doing so without risking anyone else. Where are they located?"
[18:45] <Seira> "I didn't mean defeating it in a prolongued battle, but overwhelming it swiftly," Seira amends.
[18:45] <Kotono> "They have their own location - it is an inn as well. There is a constant flow of people in and out - they offer good prices and give away food to the poor. It keeps them awash in innocents," The archon's voice rumbles very low, growling by the end. "They use a good act to ensure that they are difficult for us to assault."
[18:46] <Alicia> "It only needs a few seconds to unleash a wide blast of cold that would decimate everyone inside the inn," Alicia points out to Seira. "It would likely do so even if fully focused on us, and the bystanders would be a mere afterthought."
[18:47] <Demedais> "Plus, Latha is not here... mmm. For now, our hands may be tied." Demedais closes his eyes, lost a bit in thought.
[18:48] <Seira> "Have you tried using mundane means to turn people away from the inn?"
[18:48] <Kotono> Antenora is quiet as she listens, "Yes, they wouldn't hesitate to punish us for attacking," she admits. "Could we find a way to extract them from that inn?"
[18:48] <Demedais> "Do the-y... heh. Antenora spoke my mind. Can they be lured or drawn out?"
[18:50] <Kotono> "We give away food and spread rumors, b ut there are enough poor in this town to keep them awash in people," The Hound Archon yips slightly at the last. "We would need some manner of bait to do so."
[18:52] <Alicia> "Or perhaps something to more strongly convince their inn's patrons to leave?" Alicia ponders thoughtfully.
[18:53] * Demedais looks to Donald's hammer for a long moment, before shaking his head. "To convince them to leave would be ideal... but how to manage that effectively?"
[18:55] <Alicia> "Hmm... it's such a simple cantrip, but it has so many uses," Alicia chuckles softly. "I could use a spell to create an offensive odour that could convince all but the most nose-clogged customers to depart?"
[18:56] <Kotono> "A devil wouldn't leave a safe base without something worth the risk-Hm?" Antenora looks to Alicia. "If you can also make sure they don't realize it's a spell, certainly."
[18:57] <Alicia> "Unless there's any mages frequenting the inn it's unlikely anyone would notice," Alicia shakes her head.
[18:58] <Kotono> The archon listens, "...do you think you can do it safely," he asks at last. "If you can use this to eradicate the devils..."
[18:59] <Seira> "How do you intend to deal with the gelugon, if bystanders left the immediate area?" Seira asks in turn.
[19:00] <Demedais> "We would want to quickly contain the gelugon and the third devil, yes. The bone devil... any of us four could handle him, I think, though two people to eliminate him would be best." Demedais muses.
[19:00] * Alicia sighs softly. "No plan is without risk, but leaving the devils to act freely carries the greatest risk of all. Even if they aren't violent at the moment, how many souls are they corrupting and tempting into ruin as they operate, here?"
[19:00] <Alicia> At Seira's question, "The best resort would be for a heavy hitter - probably Antenora - to avoid fighting directly and watch carefully for the moment it seems to be gathering its power for a cone of cold, then she could charge in to strike, likely ruining its concentration."
[19:04] * Seira nods. "I'll take on the one doing all the crazy smiting. Demedais could try to take on the gelugon with his own smites, while you'll take a stab at mystery devil three? Donald would assist wherever his unique skills would be best used, and Antenora's role is pretty good as is."
[19:05] <Alicia> "It's best to focus on killing the gelugon quickly - I'll help Demedais with it, first," Alicia amends. "Unless the third devil proves to be a greater threat."
[19:06] <Kotono> "You have a good plan," The Hound Archon says, "The Fiery Claw is on the northern side of Arad."
[19:06] <Seira> "Our archon friend can step in for you with him, then," Seira agrees, before saying, "Speaking of that, what was your name?"
[19:06] <Kotono> "Olidomar," he inclines his head.
[19:07] <Seira> "Seira! Now we know each other's name and have become friends!"
[19:08] <Alicia> "Well met, Olidomar," Alicia nods back. "Is everyone clear on what's required?" she asks the others.
[19:10] <Demedais> "Yes." Demedais nods once to this. "Quick elimination of all threats. Optimally, none escape to give away our presence here."
[19:10] <Kotono> "I'm to setup to charge and disrupt the gelugon," Antenora replies, then Donald says, "I wait and then hit whomever I can with this as hard as I can," he says, grasping the handle of his hammer.
[19:11] * Demedais nods in approval."
[19:11] * Seira nods once more. "Support me if the other two are well-handled, or smash the third devil. Try to stay out of the way of the gelugon unless things go badly with it."
[19:12] * Alicia takes a deep breath. "Okay, sounds like we're all good. Try to keep your stomachs down, since I'm going to be making the place stink like nothing on earth. Don't want anyone thinking its worth sticking around in there before we act."
[19:13] * Demedais nods once. "Tell me before you do it, but certainly."
[19:13] <Alicia> "It might be a good idea to make some effort at disguise, too, so we don't look too obvious," she then adds, casting prestidigitation and proceeding to make with a few cosmetic changes much like she did on their combat patrol to capture Pallan.
[19:15] <Seira> "Unless they have an erinyes around, I shouldn't be spotted easily," Seira assures the others, resolving to cast invisibility upon herself once she's a minute's travel away from the inn, preferably in some darker alley.
[19:15] <Alicia> OOC: cloak becomes brown, hair becomes dull red, armour becomes a bit rusty, and hell striker gets wrapped up in canvas.
[19:15] <Kotono> OOC - Okay.
[19:15] <Kotono> Antenora murmurs at that, "It's possible they do. TGhey're often parts of bands for just that reason."
[19:15] * Seira connects herself with Message to the others, to allow her to coordinate the attack despite any hopeful cover of invisibility.
[19:16] <Alicia> "Could be our number three," Alicia nods, getting up once she's made her preparations. "Lets go."
[19:17] * Demedais nods slightly. OOC: What backup do we have? Is Archon-boy coming? I presume not, but it isn't clear.
[19:18] <Seira> OOC: I presume yes! If only to guide us
[19:19] <Kotono> OOC: He'll guide you there. Okay, ready to mov eon?
[19:19] <Alicia> OOC: lets do this
[19:21] <Kotono> You are lead in the afternoon to the inn in question. You go through nicer streets, less beggars for most of it. It's located in a plesant cul-de-sac, a three story white building with open doors. People linger around the doors, windows bright. "That's it," Your disguised archon friend murmurs.
[19:23] <Demedais> "Do we know what disguise the devils take?" Demedais whispers, looking it over.
[19:23] <Alicia> "Okay, best not to draw too much attention, so most of you should wait out here till I give the word," Alicia suggests as she casts Shield. "I should be able to see them past any disguise, anyway." Indeed, she passes her eyes over the building, scanning for evil.
[19:23] <Seira> "This is where I do my best to blend with the shadows," Seira muses, finding a decently quiet place to cast blur and the invisibility altogether upon herself.
[19:24] * Seira follows Alicia's lead in the meanwhile, casting her own shield in preparation.
[19:24] <Kotono> "The gelugon looks like a fat but well dressed nobleman," The archon whispers. Alicia finds that her vision can't penetrate the walls.
[19:25] <Demedais> "And the other two?"
[19:26] <Alicia> "Or not... they've got some sort of anti-divination field up," Alicia frowns. "This could complicate things. I'll need accurate descriptions of their disguises, in that case."
[19:27] <Kotono> People com eand go from the front door, a slow but steady stream of humans. "The gelugon is a fat nobleman - he looks very rich. He likes rings and those sorts of displays. The bone devil appears as an emancipated man with sharp, disturbing eyes."
[19:29] <Alicia> "And we don't know about the third," Alicia nods. "Okay, then, no sense stalling further. Hopefully we'll see results in a moment." At that, she heads inside!
[19:30] * Demedais waits, vigilant?
[19:31] <Seira> Hopefully, they will. If not, she'd wasted a few spells," Seira muses. Such as the one of Mirror Image she casts now.
[19:33] * Demedais hesitates a second, before throwing the heavy cloak over his shield and following Alicia in, hoping they don't notice it. The prestidigation making him look more rough might help, too.
[19:35] <Kotono> Antenora waits, head bowed and not following. Donald is at the ready, a hand back and on the grip of the Hammer. At this, Alicia and Demedais head inside. The inside is a large room, much like the other inn. It's warm and full of people - dark people, the sort of people, that rich or poor, that make your skin crawl. People with eyes like empty wells,...yet amid them are others, curious and open, or beggars devouring food with a passion. A fat
[19:35] <Kotono> A fat man in rich clothes watches from near the fireplace, hands placed over his considerable gut.
[19:36] * Alicia keeps her head down, not wanting to draw attention to herself as she moves to the far end of the inn's common room, towards the opposite wall from where the fat man lurks.
[19:37] <Kotono> As the two enter, "Hello there!" A decently dressed man with soft blonde hair approaches. He's tall and lithe, a smile on his face. HIs eyes burn with appeal and charisma, his features flawless. "Travellers?"
[19:38] * Alicia gives a noncommital grunt in response, positively radiating a perverse anti-charisma as she keeps her head down and slouches towards her goal.
[19:38] * Demedais heads toward the bar, but stops, looking to the young man. "Yes." Demedais rumbles, with a stiff nod as he looks the person over.
[19:39] <Kotono> The man smiles at this, looking quite nonthreatening. Until you look in his eyes - it's like you could get lost in there. "I'll have some food brought, on us. You look like you could use a hot meal after your journey."
[19:41] * Demedais blinks at this. "Kind of you."
[19:42] <Kotono> He offers his hand out to Demedais. "Do enjoy. You look like warriors. Do you come from out of the area?"
[19:43] <Demedais> "Born in Malmuth." Demedais nods once. "Traveled much since. You?"
[19:44] <Kotono> "Born and raised here," He smiles a moment, eyes on the two of them as he steps back. "Enjoy then, it'll be along."
[19:44] * Alicia finds a seat in the corner and uses her prestidigitation spell to begin generating a foul odour. It's not too obvious right now, simply a vaguely unpleasant whiff that brings to mind an unsanitised toilet. She lets it spread and permeate from her location for a minute or so before she starts to turn things up a few notches.
[19:45] * Demedais looks to Alicia. "I apologize. Some days, she does not seem to enjoy talking. Some days, she does. It is hard to tell with her."
[19:46] * Alicia grunts and gives Demedais a rather nasty look.
[19:46] <Kotono> "I see..." The man wrinkles his nose in displeasure, "...aaah, we also have baths," he waves his hand, stepping further away. "I think you could use them."
[19:47] * Alicia frowns and sniffs, taking a moment to look around as if she's just detected the nasty smell and is wondering where it's coming from. It also starts to get a bit worse.
[19:48] * Demedais looks once to Alicia, before looking back to the man. "I think I will wait at the bar. Better there." With that, he walks over near the bar and sits, somewhat close to the fat man.
[19:48] <Kotono> "Ugh!" A beggar who's eating calls, "Damn, who let Stinky Kemet in?" he grouses, while aricher looking man covers his nose.
[19:50] <Kotono> The man steps away again, "Ugh!" He coughs at it, as the fat man gets up, waving his hand near his face. The normal people around cluster, some going out, some gagging.
[19:50] <Kotono> "This smell...!" is overheard, as one man turns green and runs outside. SEveral follow, hurrying away.
[19:50] <Alicia> Alicia lets the smell get drastically worse as she stands up, bringing things up to as much intensity as the spell allows as the air permeates with the rank stench of burning fecal matter. "Eh, where you wanderin' off to?" she grunts at Demedais as she follows to the other side of the room, spreading her malodourous scent around like a plague maiden.
[19:51] <Kotono> "That woman..." The fat man gags are more flee, eyeing Alicia. "Did you soil yourself, you wench?" His expression darkens, are more people hustle out. Most are gone now, only a few scattered and looking nauseated.
[19:51] * Demedais turns to Alicia, nose heavily twisted and covered. "Bath. Find one. Now."
[19:52] <Kotono> The fair man waves his hands, staggering to a door in the back. He opens it, "Someone bring in something that doesn't smell like shit!" he calls.
[19:52] <Kotono> *as more flee
[19:52] <Alicia> "S'not me!" Alicia sniffs haughtily as foul air continues to radiate off of her. "It's this rank establishment!" She briefly glances around to see if the remaining die-hards are showing any sign of departing.
[19:53] <Kotono> All but two remain - a beggar eating and holding his nose with one hand, another in a corner and vomiting.
[19:53] <Kotono> "I can smell it coming off ofyou," The fat man glowers. "Get out."
[19:54] <Demedais> "It follows you." Demedais grunts out, turning away - and mouthing into his palm as he covers his face, "Get ready; all but two have left."
[19:55] <Seira> "Any chance you could come and get those two once we all go in, Olidomar?" Seira whispers.
[19:56] <Kotono> "I can," he murmurs back to Seira, as the rest of the group waits for the word.
[19:57] * Seira casts Thunderlance, as the assault seems pretty close in timing.
[19:57] <Alicia> "I don't think so," Alicia drops the act, and the smell. Though what she's produced so far will still linger for a long time. "I'm not leaving till I've killed every worthless devil in this hive." At that, she draws her sword, a gout of flames from Hell Striker dramatically blasting away its covering!
[19:57] <Seira> That's all the sign Seira needs to bolt for the inn, telling Donald and Antenora to follow!
[19:58] <Demedais> "Ars Artifax..." Demedais murmurs, calling his armor to him as he jumps at the theoretical gelugon!
[19:59] <Kotono> "....oh, so you finally worked up the guts to attack?" The fat man sneers, as his visage shatters! Th eclothes he wears rips apart, the jewelry falling down around him in a rain! A horrifying ice devil stands in his stead, a sharp spear in hand. "Oh, I'll enjoy raking your soul across the endless pits, you fool!" Meanwhile, the fair man shimmers! IN his place is an Erinyes, his smile dark as he holds a heavy pick in hand. "Give me the command
[19:59] <Kotono>  hand. "Give me the command, sir. I'll drench there brains all over!" OOC  Let's do initiative here. You guys outside will be assumed to start at the entrance first round.
[19:59] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5
[19:59] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+5 and gets 12."12 [1d20=7]
[19:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+1
[20:00] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+1 and gets 14."12 [1d20=13]
[20:00] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 Nerveskitter
[20:00] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 Nerveskitter and gets 29."12 [1d20=18]
[20:00] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Donald
[20:00] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 Donald and gets 25."12 [1d20=19]
[20:00] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Antenora
[20:00] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Antenora and gets 19."12 [1d20=14]
[20:01] <Demedais> "Eh? We just got here, but having the place warded against her sight, that's bad mojo, yanno?" Demedais says in movement.
[20:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+4 archon
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+4 archon and gets 21."12 [1d20=17]
[20:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Ice devil
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Ice devil and gets 16."12 [1d20=11]
[20:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Erinyes
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Erinyes and gets 21."12 [1d20=16]
[20:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 ????
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 ???? and gets 14."12 [1d20=5]
[20:02] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Archon=Erinyes>Antenora>Ice Devil>????=Demedais>Alicia'
[20:04] <Seira> roll 1d4+3 MI
[20:04] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4+3 MI and gets 4."12 [1d4=1]
[20:07] <Seira> Arriving at the doorway to the establishment, Seira takes position by it. The lance of light she holds onto with both hands continues, however, striking once at the prettiest of the devils!
[20:07] <Seira> roll 1d20+16
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+16 and gets 23."12 [1d20=7]
[20:07] <Seira> roll 3d6+15 force
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15 force and gets 26."12 [3d6=2, 6, 3]
[20:08] <Seira> roll 4d6 SA
[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 4d6 SA and gets 14."12 [4d6=3, 2, 3, 6]
[20:09] <Kotono> The Erinyes is caught off guard, slammed into via Thunderlance! He staggers backwards, gored signifigantly by the valiant charge! Meanwhile, Donald seconds this act, charging in! He goes right for the ice devil, the hammer of the shard withdrawn! You can see the ice devil's eyes go wide as Donald swings at him!
[20:09] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 36."12 [1d20=19]
[20:10] <Kotono> roll 1d8+9
[20:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+9 and gets 10."12 [1d8=1]
[20:10] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[20:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4+1 and gets 2."12 [1d4=1]
[20:11] <Kotono> The Hammer of the Shard slams into the arm of the devil! It's only a grazing blow, but it's entire form wavers chaotically! "Aaajlkgjoewimoijmoimcew!" A jumble of mashed up words come from the lips of the ice devil! Meanwhile, the Arcon races in, grapping the thunderstruck beggar and starting to drag him out!( More)
[20:13] <Kotono> The Erinyes is rocked back, but it takes it's heavy pick and charges Seira, gritting it's teeth! Its' eyes burn with battle lust, even as it's side has been torn open by Seira! OOC - You can AoO as you have reach, Seira.
[20:13] * Seira quite intends to have the devil fight for every inch of the way, and makes sure he knows it, too!
[20:13] <Seira> roll 1d20+16
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+16 and gets 25."12 [1d20=9]
[20:13] <Kotono> "Be gone from this place, devil!" Donald snarls as he rebalances the hammer. "This world is free of your iron controls!"
[20:13] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6
[20:13] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 and gets 39."12 [3d6=3, 3, 3][4d6=4, 4, 5, 2]
[20:13] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[20:16] <Kotono> Despite being slammed into by the thunderlance, the Erinyes swings at Seira!
[20:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[20:16] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 34."12 [1d20=17]
[20:16] <Seira> OOC: That sadly hits
[20:17] <Kotono> roll 1d6+8
[20:17] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6+8 and gets 14."12 [1d6=6]
[20:20] <Kotono> Seira gets a picking to her shoulder, but her previous enchantments soak up the damage like a sponge! Meanwhile, Antenora charges in, viewing the scene a moment before approaching the ice devil, waiting and holding! The ice devil concentrates a moment...OOC - It auto passes it's concentration check to not provoke an AoO on using a spell like ability, however, Antenora has a held action now.
[20:20] <Kotono> As a pentagram begins to appear beneath the ice devil, Antenora lashes out!
[20:20] <Alicia> OOC: don't forget to smite!
[20:21] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11 (-8 PA, smite, HF)
[20:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 (-8 PA, smite, HF) and gets 21."12 [1d20=10]
[20:21] <Kotono> roll 1d8+35+1d6
[20:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+35+1d6 and gets 43."12 [1d8=3][1d6=5]
[20:22] <Kotono> roll 1d20+23 it needs a 20
[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+23 it needs a 20 and gets 36."12 [1d20=13]
[20:23] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Archon=Erinyes>Antenora=Ice Devil>????=Demedais>Alicia'
[20:24] <Kotono> As it begins to chant, Antenora lets loose a scream of fury that rocks the air! "Return to the foul land that spawned you!" she curses, as she impales the ice devil and rudely rips out her spear! Meanwhile, the door to the back opens! A bone devil emerges, a black cloud around it's stinger tail!  It looks about before charging Alicia, it's tail darting out!
[20:24] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Archon=Erinyes>Antenora=Ice Devil>Bone Devil=Demedais>Alicia'
[20:25] * Demedais nods gratefully to Alicia and Seira as he steps in, blade whirling to dispatch the ice devil before it can react any further to the events!
[20:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 30."12 [1d20=13]
[20:25] <Kotono> OOC - AC?
[20:25] <Alicia> OOC: 27
[20:25] <Kotono> roll 3d4+12 and a fort save, Alicia.
[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d4+12 and a fort save, Alicia. and gets 19."12 [3d4=4, 1, 2]
[20:25] <Alicia> roll 1d20+19
[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+19 and gets 23."12 [1d20=4]
[20:26] <Kotono> The barbed tail sinks into Alicia's stomach, but the wound isn't that deep! She feels flushed but stays upright! OOC - Deme, feel free to rol lyour attacks and all that.
[20:27] <Kotono> The vomiting man looks up, what little color is left in his face falling away. He falls on his butt, watching in shock.
[20:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (+6 smite +2 helm +1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch
[20:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (+6 smite +2 helm +1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch  and gets 22."12 [1d20=6]
[20:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (+6 smite +2 helm +1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch
[20:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (+6 smite +2 helm +1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch  and gets 32."12 [1d20=16]
[20:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+3 (+1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch
[20:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+3 (+1 Haste -9 PA) let's rock, devilbitch  and gets 11."12 [1d20=8]
[20:28] <Kotono> OOC - Two hits.
[20:29] <Demedais> roll 4d6+36+16+16+4d6
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 4d6+36+16+16+4d6 and gets 93."12 [4d6=2, 3, 2, 3][4d6=3, 6, 5, 1]
[20:31] <Kotono> Demedais charges in, slicing up the ice devil! One slash is into it's ribs, the second nearly ripping it's head off! Despite a neck splurting blue, frosty blood all over, it somehow lives! "How...so fast..." it hacks and wheezes, burbling! OOC - Alicia.
[20:32] * Alicia turns to her own dance partner, channeling arcane and holy fury into her attacks as she slashes harshly into his bony form!
[20:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 fire
[20:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 fire and gets 21."12 [1d20=3]
[20:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+17 holy (3rd level arcane strike, btw)
[20:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+17 holy (3rd level arcane strike, btw) and gets 31."12 [1d20=14]
[20:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 fire smite
[20:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 fire smite and gets 21."12 [1d20=5]
[20:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12 holy
[20:32] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 holy and gets 23."12 [1d20=11]
[20:33] <Kotono> OOC - Second hits. Wow.
[20:33] <Alicia> roll 1d8+7+2d6+3d4
[20:33] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d8+7+2d6+3d4 and gets 23."12 [1d8=1][2d6=1, 5][3d4=4, 2, 3]
[20:33] <Kotono> OOC - Last hits as well.
[20:33] <Alicia> roll 1d8+7+2d6+3d4
[20:33] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d8+7+2d6+3d4 and gets 31."12 [1d8=8][2d6=6, 2][3d4=4, 3, 1]
[20:34] <Kotono> Alicia stabs into the bone devil, it's body rattling but intact from the flurry! It hisses in agony, though, "That hammer is...!" he eyes it even as he is torn by Alicia! OOC - SEira.
[20:34] * Seira retreats the lance to a more manageable length, raising an eyebrow challengingly at the erinyes. "Was that supposed to tickle?" she quips obligingly, even as she channels potent arcane magics into the weapon before showing the devil how it's done! She has a more formiddable enemy to face, anyway, once the erinyes stops wasting her time.
[20:34] <Seira> roll 1d20+20
[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 and gets 36."12 [1d20=16]
[20:35] <Kotono> OOC -HIt. OW.
[20:35] <Seira> roll 1d20+15
[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+15 and gets 22."12 [1d20=7]
[20:35] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d4
[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d4 and gets 31."12 [3d6=4, 1, 1][4d4=3, 4, 1, 2]
[20:36] <Kotono> The Erinyes is impaled once more, it's body breaking into loose brimstone and fading away! It's pick is dropped behind. Meanwhile, Donald keeps on the ice devil, hammer again seeking him!
[20:37] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 (-2 PA)
[20:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 (-2 PA) and gets 24."12 [1d20=11]
[20:37] <Kotono> roll 1d8+13
[20:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+13 and gets 20."12 [1d8=7]
[20:38] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Archon>Antenora>Bone Devil=Demedais>Alicia'
[20:38] <Kotono> With another heavy blow, the Hammer of the Shard slams into the head of the ice devil! It lets out a hissing scream, like a squished bug! "GAaaaaaaahhhhh....!!!!" It's body breaks into ice and melts into a foul water, it's jewelery and spear on the floor in it's ruins! Meanwhile, the archon returns and starts dragging the ill man out! (More)
[20:38] <Kotono> Antenora turns away, and in support of Alicia, charges the bone devil flat out! A fury burns in her eyes, unrelenting!
[20:39] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17 (+2 charge, +2 FS, -4 PA)
[20:39] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 (+2 charge, +2 FS, -4 PA) and gets 24."12 [1d20=7]
[20:39] <Kotono> roll 2d8+1d6+32
[20:39] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+1d6+32 and gets 48."12 [2d8=7, 3][1d6=6]
[20:40] <Demedais> "Excellent." Demedais nods once to Donald, before turning his attention to the newcomer bone devil.
[20:40] <Kotono> With a scream the bone devil shatters and vanishes away, it's tail winking away into nothinness last.
[20:41] <Seira> "Those things were an eyesore," Seira comments, her images nodding in agreement. And then, she looks around with a magical sight!
[20:41] * Alicia takes a deep breath and rests a hand over her stomach to heal her wound. "Well. That was bracing," she declares, proceeding to cast dispel magic to try and remove the nondetetection field.
[20:41] <Alicia> OOC: 15hp lay on hands
[20:41] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 dispel
[20:41] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 dispel and gets 24."12 [1d20=14]
[20:41] <Kotono> The inn winkles a moment, before there is a soft, shattering/shimmering.
[20:42] * Demedais grunts, looking around in surprise.
[20:42] <Kotono> "...that was easy?" Donald looks about as he grins, putting his hammer away. "It was more like beating up goblins."
[20:43] <Alicia> "We had the advantage of surprise. We won't always get that," Alicia reminds Donald as she scans the building for evil now that her sight is hopefully unbarred.
[20:43] <Kotono> Antenora breathes out very long, before withdrawing her spear and bowing her head.
[20:43] <Demedais> "The trap was laid well, yes. You four reacting quickly to us helped greatly." Demedais nods gratefully.
[20:43] <Alicia> "Seems that was all of them," Alicia pronounces, detecting no further evil. "We're done, here."
[20:43] * Seira approaches Alicia slowly. "You okay?" she asks her.
[20:44] * Alicia nods to Seira and pats her stomach. "Nothing I couldn't heal," she assures her. "Come on, lets go," she starts heading for the door.
[20:45] <Seira> "By the way, the pick and a jewel seem magical. Are they something we should dispose of, or just shiny souveniers?"
[20:45] <Alicia> "Not evil, so might as well grab them," Alicia nods.
[20:45] * Seira does so!
[20:46] * Seira grabs the spear while she's at it, too, as one more present for the guys back home.
[20:46] <Demedais> "Better to take them with. If they're evi- well, that point's moot, but might as well anyway. So, uh. That's that, then."
[20:47] <Seira> "They gave up all claims to their shiny things by invading our world," Seira agrees, nodding firmly.
[20:47] <Demedais> "Olidomar, how far is it from here to... our destination, tomorrow?" Demedais ventures.
[20:48] <Kotono> "It's two days journey," Olidomar says as he enters once more. "We may wish to hurry, unless you wish to explain yourselves to the city guard."
[20:48] <Kotono> "I'll stay to talk with them, as they should be reasonably informed," he goes on.
[20:49] <Demedais> "...very well; so long as they know what happened, I leave it to your hands." Demedais nods, following the group out.
[20:49] <Alicia> "No sense risking getting entangled with local issues," Alicia nods as she wastes no time in departing. "We've got bigger matters to deal with."
[20:53] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[20:59] * Demedais is now known as Tai{[sleeeeep]}what
[21:42] * Kotono is now known as Ko-SageisCristarMymine
[21:57] <Ebiris> roll 1d8+10+1d6+3d4
[21:57] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 1d8+10+1d6+3d4 and gets 30."12 [1d8=8][1d6=5][3d4=3, 1, 3]

[Corwin]

[18:06] <Kotono> ----
[18:07] <Seira> roll 1d10+10
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d10+10 and gets 13."12 [1d10=3]
[18:10] <Kotono> The party slips back to the safehouse. This happens without incident, jus tavoiding guards then walking the chilly desert streets. You see glimpses of Arad as you walk - the rich walking with guards or in great pallets carried by a dozen and a half men, covered with fine silks to shield from the prying eyes of the common man; the poor in ragged clothes and shivers.  The gleam of thew hite painted buildings throughout is a constant even here.
[18:10] <Kotono> here. With all that seen, (More)
[18:12] <Kotono> With all that seen, the party returns to the safehouse. Inside of here there is warmth and harmony seeming to suffuse the entire place. The workers whisk you back to private rooms to rest and wait, the night passes as thus. On the morning, you find Latha awaiting you as you are gathered to the quiet back room. A golden figure with glorious wings and an energy that seems to banish any dark feelings in your heart, she stands tall and proud. "At
[18:13] <Kotono> "At last," she offers a smile and a hand to Alicia, "You and your allies have come."
[18:14] * Alicia happily shakes Latha's hand. "Ferdi offered unexpected complications, but thankfully that's been resolved. I'm glad to see you're still well, Latha."
[18:14] * Demedais bows in greeting. "A pleasure."
[18:14] <Kotono> Donald lingers back, watching. "Well..." he murmurs, before bowing his head a moment. "Y-yes, it is an honor."
[18:15] * Seira gives her a simple wave. "What they said."
[18:15] <Kotono> Antenora is more reserved, looking the Astral Deva over before speaking. "Yes, though the devils have surely been trying to remedy that."
[18:16] <Kotono> "We must leave as soon as possible. It will be four days of direct travel to our outpost. Unfortunately, teleportation to there is not possible due to the wards in place to repel the devilish incursions."
[18:17] <Kotono> OOC: GAh.
[18:18] <Kotono> "We must leave as soon as possible. It will be four days of direct travel to our outpost. Unfortunately, teleportation to there is not possible due to the wards in place to repel the devilish incursions." Latha lowers her hand, looking the party ov er. Her eyes drift to Donald before she shivers. "That's the Hammer of the Shard?"
[18:19] <Demedais> "Yes. It... would probably be best if you didn't get too close to it. I'm not inclined to touch it ever, myself." Demedais nods once. "Still, it does its duty against devils, so I have little true objection so long as it stays in good hands."
[18:20] <Kotono> "It's not dangerous to myself, but it is...noticable," Latha's eyes drift away slowly from it. "But yes, let us go."
[18:21] <Kotono> "Well, it's not lik eit's going to bur-" Donald begin, before Demedais speaks. "Well, why don't you try using it?" he asks Demedais.
[18:22] <Demedais> "Ahaha. No thanks." Demedais grins a bit, before looking to Latha with a nod. "Indeed. I can't think of anything else that needs handling here, so."
[18:23] <Seira> "Other than making sure no foothold is established here again, which the locals can work at," Seira agrees, nodding herself.
[18:24] <Kotono> Thus, the party is lead out of the northern section of the town. You see people coming in, going to the wells and partaking of the scarce, needed water. You see people going out, whispering and carrying great cargoes of things rich and essential. Once on the outskirts, you find a small group of horses waiting, seemingly undisturbed by the sands. Each one has a golden mane and patient, soft eyes. Latha gets onto one. "If you  need a mount, go
[18:25] <Kotono> "If you  need a mount, go ahead. These horses will take us along swiftly."
[18:25] * Alicia selects the nearest horse, givings its neck an affectionate pat before she saddles up.
[18:26] <Demedais> "How long each day do we plan on going?" Demedais asks of Latha.
[18:26] <Kotono> "From sunup to sundown." Latha answers, as Antenora gets on a horse close to Latha. "Perhaps a bit more. We should arrive near the end of the fourth day of riding if all goes well."
[18:27] <Kotono> The horse under Alicia softly whinnies and supports her with strong ease.
[18:27] * Seira has no issues with this plan.
[18:27] <Kotono> Donald gets onto one as well, "May as well go. The sooner we get there, the sooner we can smash in devils." HE smiles a little at that, a hand staying on the handle of the hammer.
[18:29] <Demedais> "I believe I will be fine." Demedais says after a moment, calling upon Horse and mounting. "Shall we?"
[18:30] <Kotono> Thus the journey begins. The first two days are passed without incident. Antenora stays close to Latha. The two don't seem to talk aloud often - only an occasional burst of something murmured aloud, or occasional smiles or odd looks. But they seem to be otherwise deep in conversation, even if it can't be heard. Donald rides near the front, often spurring his horse ahead and letting his gaze sweep the horizon...OOC - Could each of you describe
[18:30] <Kotono> OOC - Could each of you describe what you'll be up to during this?
[18:31] * Seira intends to crush any group of devils they come upon during their journey, but otherwise has no particular plans.
[18:32] * Alicia rides along at the back of the procession, ostensibly guarding the rear. She occassionally glances around, but for the most part she simply hunkers down in the saddle for warmth, relying on those with better eyes to keep lookout.
[18:33] * Taishyr (Taishyr@58.194.238.102) has joined #dunes
[18:33] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Taishyr
[18:33] * Demedais (Taishyr@58.194.238.102) Quit (NickServ (GHOST command used by Taishyr))
[18:33] * Taishyr is now known as Demedais
[18:33] * Demedais also rides near the front with Donald, keeping watch on the horizon just in case an ambush arises.
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[18:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 30."12 [1d100=30]
[18:34] <Kotono> The third day passes along. As it does, Demedais finds that Donald often seems to push a little ahead of him, spurring his horse on. As this kills the time...OOC - Would the two of you make spot checks?
[18:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[18:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 16."12 [1d20=6]
[18:36] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11 okayo
[18:36] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 okayo and gets 15."12 [1d20=4]
[18:38] <Kotono> The rest of the third day passes without incident. The fourth day brings breeze and hints of whirling sand, but nothing comes on it. As the sun sets, painting the desert sands gold, there is a jolt. It's just another forgotten stretch of dead desert, but suddenly it's warmer, brighter. Latha slows her horse, "We're within our range of protections and hallowed grounds now. It's just a little further."
[18:39] * Alicia smiles at nothing in particular, perking up a bit in the saddle as she urges her horse a little bit faster.
[18:39] * Demedais nods once. "Excellent."
[18:39] <Seira> "How large are these hallowed grounds, exactly?" Seira asks.
[18:39] <Kotono> Donald slows his horse, before grinning. "Aaah, this was worth it!" HIs gaze sweeps about, "A great warmup before we go to kill a few hundred spawns of evil."
[18:40] <Kotono> Antenora's posture straightens, looking ahead. "...yes, this would be it," she murmurs. Her eyes take in the place, as she moves her horse along.
[18:41] * Demedais looks to Latha, Alicia and Donald. "Eh, kinda feels the same to me, though I suppose that says something about myself." A slight shrug, keeping moving.
[18:41] <Kotono> "A few miles in diameter, and there's another layer of illusion to pass through before we reach our outpost,"  Latha replies. "This is rather standard in these situations; the devils probably have like protections for their base. WE can't scry it, we've tried, for example."
[18:42] <Alicia> "I feel sorry for you," Alicia admits as her horse paces a bit closer to Demedais. "It's really quite nice, feels like all the aches and chills of the day are gone."
[18:43] <Demedais> "Eh, I'll survive." Demedais says dryly. "Not needing to wear that armor constantly is a relief of its own."
[18:46] <Kotono> The party rides on for another half hour. With one step they are in the desert, and in the next they arein paradise. Illusions are stepped past, as thin as a single speck of air. Here palm trees sway in the wind, the sandy hills dotted with soft green grasses. Water rests in dozens of crystal clear pools, berry bushes lingering close to them. Small animals - scorpions, rats, birds - linger about peacefully. The sky is painted in sunset's gold
[18:47] <Kotono> The sky is painted in sunset's golds, yet has it's own silvery radiance. (More)
[18:48] <Kotono> About are pillared coverways and buildings, as well as silken tents. The air here is warm but not hot, moisture in the air soothing your dried skin. The air is sweet with the scent of fruit and life, banishing the endless dead smell of sand.  All about you see them - from the tiny, little dots of light floating or tiny, faerie like creatures, to grand angels and armoed archons. Celestial beings are about - heading out, heading in, resting, co
[18:49] <Kotono> heading out, heading in, resting, competeting, laughing. There is an air of bliss and joy that is im possible to miss.
[18:50] <Kotono> "We're here," Latha says after a moment, "Come. Our leader will wish to see you."
[18:50] * Demedais nods once, slightly, head beginning to reel.
[18:51] <Alicia> "Like a little piece of Celestia transplanted to Earth," Alicia muses as she takes in the scenery with a happy smile. Though it does twist a bit upon her next realisation, "Though soon we'll have to visit Hell on Earth, won't we?" Nonetheless, she follows Latha easily enough, seeming quite comfortable in these surroundings.
[18:51] * Seira observes the celestial beings in their natural environment with curiousity, occasionally taking notes.
[18:51] <Kotono> Donald's grin widens, looking about. "Yeah, yeah," he murmurs. "Aaaah, that's fine, Alicia. Aren't you ready to send 'em back there?"
[18:52] * Demedais avoids looking around too much, eyes set on following Latha. Though glances around do occur.
[18:52] <Kotono> Antenora stops, silent. She doesn't say anything, instead taking the rearguard. Her face is impassive and lowered, hidden for now.
[18:52] <Alicia> "Just so long as I do better than I did on my last trip to Baator," the paladin replies, though she can't bring herself to sound as grim as she'd normally like with such a statement.
[18:54] <Kotono> The beings notice the party, often stopping to look at them. A few smile and wave, a few calling, "Come, join us when you have time from the battles!" Latha smiles to them but shakes her head slightly. "You did well enough, Alicia. You went into Hell and saved myself and others and lived to tell the tale. A mountain could be built of those that meant the same and died at Hell's hands." AS you walk, you go to the grandest building - pure white
[18:54] <Kotono> AS you walk, you go to the grandest building - pure white columns of stone, without a single flaw to them. Wide open doors show a large hall, where celestials talk and wait. Amid them one stands out. (More)
[18:56] <Kotono> It is a man - a glorious man. He wears armor of sunset reds and golds, his eyes of burning white fire. He is tall as the largest man ever born, yet as lithe as a swimmer. A vast greatsword lies on his back, a scroll in an endless hovering pattern around his body. A scroll several feet long, endlessly flowing. "My Master," Latha goes to him, "I have brought the ones."
[18:58] * Demedais bows to the being, before looking at him in curiousity.
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+7 and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[18:59] <Alicia> roll 1d20+9 planes, is he a solar or a planetar, I wonder?
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+9 planes, is he a solar or a planetar, I wonder? and gets 10."12 [1d20=1]
[19:00] <Seira> OOC: Yeah, I'll just take the 10. For 21.
[19:01] <Alicia> Anyone Latha respects deserves Alicia's respect, at any rate. "Alicia Reynes, servant of Mystra," she introduces herself formally. "It is an honour to be here."
[19:01] <Seira> "Hello!" Seira greets the throne archon cheerfully. "So, is tomorrow morning good for taking out the devils and their means of travel?"
[19:02] <Demedais> "Ah. Demedais, servant of Helm." Demedais follows Alicia, realizing it might be wise.
[19:02] <Kotono> The being looks all of them over, his gaze like a fire. It feels like it burns away impurities, leaving behind only truth. "You have come. Aaah, Alicia!" His voice warms - it is a voice of great monument, each word a trumpet's call that is heard from horizon to horizon. "You freed Latha from her imprisonment! You've done much for our cause." He offers a hand to her first. "Tomorrow, yes. We must talk of these matters, for the devils are stron
[19:03] <Kotono> "Tomorrow, yes. We must talk of these matters, for the devils are strong enough to resist ferociously."
[19:03] <Seira> "I'm sure they'll try," Seira agrees. "Is now good for the talking thing? We could plan and everything."
[19:04] * Alicia shakes the archon's hand back firmly. "We need to know what we're up against. It may be better to thin their numbers before mounting an assault, depending on the situation."
[19:06] <Kotono> "Yes." The Throne Archon does not say a word, but the celestials here - from angels to archons to even a few eladrin, respectfully go silent. Meanwhile, Antenora looks away, face still down. Donald's just grinning, even as hel ooks awestruck.
[19:07] * Demedais feels completely awkward, but tries to not let it show as he listens to the archon.
[19:07] <Seira> "We know of the leaders, but not much beyond that," Seira mentions. "The basics would be a good place to start."
[19:08] <Alicia> Alicia looks rather serene as she nods in silent agreement with Seira.
[19:09] <Kotono> "The forces of Hell have a position and a compliment of hundreds of devils. With a functioning gate, they can continue to siphon in devils to assault your world. As it stands, our forces do constant skirmishes and battles in the distance between our base and theirs; locked in difficult combat and with neither side gaining an advantage. We have asked you here, for as the greatest heroes in this world, you will surely be the deciding factor. Fu
[19:09] <Kotono> you will surely be the deciding factor. Further, the origin of the gate ties to the duties you have undertaken."
[19:10] <Alicia> "The gnomes," Alicia nods, a frown marring her features for an brief second.
[19:11] * Seira considers this. "How fast, exactly, can they get reinforcements?" she asks at last. "Would the better option be whittling down their forces faster than their fellows arrive, or a direct strike at the gate?"
[19:12] <Alicia> "They can probably replace generic fodder easily enough, but their leaders are a cut above, and likely not so easily filled in for," Alicia reasons thoughtfully.
[19:13] <Kotono> "There is a complication to the latter. WE do not know the exact location of their gate. Both us and the devils have taken great pains to ward their bases. They do not strike at ours, we believe they do not know where it is. We are in the same position." He listnes to Alicia, before nodding. "Yes. Our plan is to eliminate the strongest devils so that the weaker ones are simpler to eliminate. Once we do that, the back of the invasion will be b
[19:13] * Demedais (Taishyr@58.194.238.102) Quit (Ping timeout)
[19:13] <Kotono>  Once we do that, the back of the invasion will be broken and we can locate and assault their base directly."
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[19:13] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Taishyr
[19:14] * Taishyr is now known as Demedais
[19:16] <Demedais> "So we want to lure them out, then." Demedais muses. "And after the lure, defeat the leader of the group or groups that come to oppose us."
[19:19] <Kotono> "That is one ide and the most likely," The Throne Archon continues. "Would any of you have a way to penetrate the defenses and find the base outright?"
[19:20] * Seira glances at Antenora. "Do you think you could?"
[19:21] <Alicia> "We could ask one?" Alicia suggests. "Most devils would fear the retribution of their superiors more than what we could do to them, but after we've killed a few of their leaders, discipline might start to slip. If divination fails, the other alternative is to try and follow one back to their base without being spotted."
[19:22] <Kotono> "That may work..." Antenora slowly looks up at that, face neutral. "You'd most likely have to strike true terror or desperation into the devil's heart to do so, but it's not impossible." She smiles faintly at that. "You would want one strong and positioned well enough to know much, but not so strong as to be fearless."
[19:23] * Alicia glances at Donald's hammer. "I think we have the right tool for that job," she notes dryly.
[19:24] <Kotono> Donald grins at that. "I'd be happy to oblidge," he adds, hand still on the handle of the hammer. "Can we get one of those Bearded Devils for it? I owe 'em."
[19:24] <Seira> "They're fodder, so sure."
[19:26] <Kotono> "We will trust you to execute your plan, then," The Throne Arcon agrees. "Latha will ride with you and give you her full aide and ability. When you are tired or injuried, come back and you will be tended to. In particular if yo ufind a devil has given you a wound that does not fully heal. A special type of unholy injury has been reported, on ethat requires healing in a sacred ground to mend."
[19:27] * Demedais nods once, sharply.
[19:28] <Kotono> "Now then, did you wish to know of the leaders?" THe Throne Archon goes on. "All of them are painfully formidable."
[19:28] <Alicia> "Yes, better to know what we're up against, since they'll be our primary targets for this first phase," Alicia nods eagerly.
[19:29] <Demedais> "Any foreplanning we can have is very much worth it." Demedais nods.
[19:31] <Kotono> "The first is Coventa, an Orthon. This Orthon is not anormal one. Most Orthons lumber on, beasts of battle who live every second of their wretched existance in agony.  This one, however, is different. It has studied the ways of the soul and serenity, becoming a monk. Despite the full plate armor grafted to it's skin, it walks upright and with great agility. He claims to have overcome pain itself and fights bare handed. He defeated another Ast
[19:31] <Kotono> He defeated an Astral Deva in hand to hand combat."
[19:32] <Kotono> "He fights only for the glory of his dark masters. He has been granted powers to this - he can teleport freely, he can invoke certain protective and hastening spells, and he is extrodinarily resistant to damage."
[19:32] <Seira> "Even to holy blades, or silver which normally cuts deep into the devils?"
[19:33] <Alicia> "Best if we use flight and handle him from a distance, then," Alicia muses. "If he can teleport, we can't count on simply keeping our distance on the ground."
[19:34] <Kotono> "You need both - a silvered, blessed blade did real damage to him, but anything else heals away in moments. He is also very proficient in the Hellfire bow, for when he chooses to stay away from direct confrontation. He is the biggest threat to our forces by far."
[19:35] <Alicia> "Sounds like we're in for a hell of a fight, either way," Alicia nods unhappily.
[19:36] <Seira> "Well, I have the means to harm him, and if he can't see past my mirror images, perhaps a chance to actually survive his attacks long enough," Seira muses. "Ranged... yes, that should also work. Would acid harm him?"
[19:37] <Demedais> "Kill him quickly and brutally if he's spotted." Demedais nods once. "A monk devil? That could be hard to hit, as well... mmm."
[19:38] <Kotono> "Or just hit him with this," Donald hefts the Hammer of the Shard. "That ice devil was like a baby after it got hit with it."
[19:38] <Kotono> "Devils are at least resistant to acid, or most are. It would need to be a lot, and powerful enough to overcome his arcane resistance." The Throne Archon continues.
[19:39] <Demedais> "Once it was hit, yes. That requires the first part, but the second part is certainly true; one hit from that and it's at a severe disadvantage.
[19:41] <Kotono> "The next is an Erinyes that has made a vile pact. Have any of you dealt with a warlock before?"
[19:41] * Alicia shakes her head.
[19:42] <Kotono> "Denga told us of this one," Antenora speaks up, "An Erinyes that has become a wielder of Hellfire?" Her expression is distasteful.
[19:43] <Alicia> "One thing I'm curious about," Alicia does speak up at this, since hellfire bows were mentioned as well, "What exactly is the difference between Hellfire and fire?"
[19:43] <Kotono> "It has all the ability of an Erinyes and great power from it's warlock pact. It strikes from hundreds of feet away with spears of flaming power. These are almost impossible to avoid - armor does nothing, only agility and magical wards. The damage is not overwhelming, but it's steady and her mobility options are excellent. Like Conventa, she can teleport with ease-ah." At this, the Throne Archon pauses. "Deep within Hell has come a new magic.
[19:44] <Kotono> "Deep within Hell has come a new magic." (More)
[19:46] <Kotono> "Hellfire appears as normal fire, but no known resistances effect it. It is more akin to divine energy than fire insofar as it works. When she channels Hellfire, her attacks go from moderate to deadly. Fortunately, arcane resistance helps."
[19:47] <Alicia> "Hmm... so it's still like a spell, then? Would Latha's protective aura deny it?" she asks, glancing to the astral deva.
[19:47] * Demedais nods once at this. "Fortunate, indeed; it sounds quite powerful."
[19:49] <Kotono> "It will stop the basic one, but the Hellfire blast will not be stopped. However..." The Throne Archon relents, "We have one good note. We have gotten her wounded before, in part because her Hellfire blasts take an obvious toll on her vitality. After a few shots of this she begins to weaken."
[19:51] <Alicia> "Sounds like our best tactic with her is the opposite of the monk - get in close and hit her hard and fast before she can escape our recover," the paladin reasons.
[19:52] <Kotono> "Yes. Finally, there are several gelugon leading fights. From what you said, you have encountered them before?"
[19:52] <Alicia> "Quite a few," Alicia nods. "If they're the same as any normal gelugon, we can handle them well enough."
[19:55] <Kotono> "They'll be covered by several lesser devils and be fully prepared. Do not take them lightly," The Throne Archon warns. "Further, there is one more matter of note. A day ago, we had a new encounter. Have any of you dealt with Hell Hounds before?"
[19:55] * Demedais shakes his head.
[19:56] <Alicia> "Cats, yes. Hounds, no," Alicia replies, echoing Demedais' gesture.
[19:58] <Kotono> "While normal Hell Hounds are not of problem...we encountered a large pack of Nessian War Hounds. These great beasts hunt in packs of over 20 hounds, sweeepin gout. We do not know what devil is controlling them, but they are extremely deadly. If you encounter them, do not let them surround you under any circumstances."
[19:59] <Seira> "Are the individual mutts easy to put down, at least?"
[20:01] <Kotono> "No. They are quite stronger than normal Hellhounds. Further, each of them has magical chain barding, making them even harder to defeat."
[20:05] <Seira> "How do you have these encounter?" Seira asks curiously. "Is there a way of forcing one, and setting up an ambush to boot?"
[20:05] <Alicia> "I have a plan for that," Alicia offers. "Though it would probably only work once before they got wise."
[20:08] <Kotono> "They sound out groups, as do we. Both sides attack, and further, the devils try to break and slip devils through, while we try to stop that. There are ample battles around those two actions. Further, yes, both sides will often lay ambushes."
[20:09] <Kotono> Latha speaks up here, "Just recently, a group I was in stumbled on a slinking Assassin Devil who had nearly escaped our perimeter. While we were able to defeat that one, it is unlikely to be the only one."
[20:09] <Seira> "Let's try to join one of these ambushes, unless Alicia has a better idea?"
[20:10] <Alicia> "If you could cast a rope trick spell high in the air, Seira," Alicia begins with her plan,
[20:10] <Alicia> "We could set up a fake campsite directly beneath. The fire would be easily visible for miles, and the devils would surely come to investigate the foolish mortals camping so close to their midst. As they roll over the campsite, we then spill out of the extradimensional space with fly and feather fall spells to drop on top of them and catch them off guard."
[20:11] * Seira glances at their hosts. "Would humans be able to go past your barriers?"
[20:13] <Kotono> "It's not impossible," The Throne Archon agrees. "You passed through it without harm with Latha."
[20:14] <Seira> "With Latha," Seira repeats. "But alright, it sounds like a decent plan. Let's do this first thing tomorrow?\
[20:14] <Demedais> "It can be tried, certainly." Demedais nods.
[20:14] <Alicia> "It would be better at night," Alicia points out, "Since a campsite during the day may appear suspicious, and the fire would be less visible, anyway."
[20:16] <Seira> "I don't really have the right spell ready, but I suppose it's not impossible to do this," Seira agrees.
[20:16] <Alicia> "We could do it tomorrow night, then."
[20:17] <Kotono> "Waiting until the next night would probably be best. These devils are not feeble opposition, going in without your full capacity would be foolish." The Throne Archon advises. "We are not so hamstrung that a single night will end us."
[20:25] <Kotono> A night passes. IT is a night spent in restful sweetness, the next day dawning. Your horses are rested and ready to go as the party sets out. "It's not too far until we can find a place. Let's go." Latha says.
[20:26] <Alicia> "Can the horses make their way back here by themselves?" Alicia asks. "If not it'd be best not to take them, since they'll be left wide open on the ground while we're hidden up in the rope trick."
[20:27] <Kotono> "They can," Latha pets the side of her horse, "They're not unintelligent."
[20:28] * Alicia nods, "All the more reason not to have them put in danger, but if they can head home without risk then it's fine," she agrees, mounting up.
[20:28] * Demedais nods and mounts one of the horses there as well, since Horse only comes once a day.
[20:28] <Kotono> Thus, the party heads out into the desert. They head past another group heading out, lead by another Astral deva and several Hound Archon. Off they go, as...
[20:28] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[20:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 61."12 [1d100=61]
[20:29] <Kotono> Noon passes. Latha slows her horse in the endless desert, "We're far enough now. We can go a little farther, but any more and we run a serious risk of finding the devils too soon."
[20:30] <Seira> "This spot's as good as any, then," Seira comments. "I'll work on our hideout, while you set up the fake camp?"
[20:31] * Demedais nods once. "Tell me what to do."
[20:31] <Alicia> "This should be fine. The fire will hopefully be enough to catch their interest from a distance," Alicia agrees, proceeding to reach into her belt pouch and toss out several items that rapidly expand and take form as she places a large burning campfire, two fully assembled tents on either side, and one rather placid looking donkey.
[20:32] <Kotono> "Cute," Donald observes, "Is it a real donkey or just an illusion?"
[20:33] <Alicia> "It's like a summoned monster, so it's real as in it has physical form, but it'll vanish at the end of the spell or if it gets badly hurt," Alicia replies.
[20:33] <Kotono> Antenora looks about, gaze sweeping the horizon. "Then we'll wait for it," she murmurs, keeping her voice quiet.
[20:34] <Alicia> "You guys better head home, now," Alicia tells the celestial horses, waiting on Seira to place their extradimensional bolthole.
[20:34] <Kotono> THe horses whinny and head back at a solid trot.
[20:36] <Kotono> roll 1d100+35
[20:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100+35 and gets 48."12 [1d100=13]
[20:36] <Kotono> Night falls. The campfire burns bright and alight. Nothing happens at first, the hours slipping by...
[20:36] <Kotono> roll 1d100+35
[20:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100+35 and gets 100."12 [1d100=65]
[20:37] <Kotono> OOC - Who's keeping watch fo your guys?
[20:37] <Alicia> OOC: Anty and Seira have the best nightvision. Anty and Latha have the best spot mods.
[20:37] <Alicia> OOC: Donald has good nightvision, too, actually.
[20:38] <Seira> OOC: Yes, since there's a fire by the camp
[20:38] <Alicia> OOC: lets say Latha, since she never has to sleep, anyway.
[20:38] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[20:38] <Kotono> roll 1d20+23
[20:38] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+23 and gets 34."12 [1d20=11]
[20:40] <Kotono> As the moon rises into the desert sky, Latha keeps a stern watch. The party waits in Seira's magical trick, as, "They're coming," Latha at last says, "About one hundred feet away, I can see the vanguard. Four Araton lead by an airborne Erinyes. There's many more devils behind them."
[20:41] <Alicia> "Excellent, lets get ready. If you have any defensive spells, now's the time to cast them," she suggests, proceeding to cast mirror image, shield, and fly on herself, and fly on both Donald and Demedais as well.
[20:41] <Alicia> roll 1d4+3 MI
[20:41] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4+3 MI and gets 6."12 [1d4=3]
[20:41] * Seira doesn't waste too much time before casting Shield, Mirror Image and Fly, in that case.
[20:41] <Seira> roll 1d4+3
[20:41] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4+3 and gets 5."12 [1d4=2]
[20:41] <Kotono> Antenora silently picks up her spear, eyes intent. "Yes, let's do this..." she murmurs, voice still kept very low.
[20:42] <Seira> And a blurring effect, just in case.
[20:42] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[20:42] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 25."12 [1d20=10]
[20:43] * Demedais nods once. "Very well."
[20:43] <Kotono> "They're drawing up short - I can see the next line. Around a dozen Orthon with crossbows, with a half dozen airborne Erinyes, another Araton, nad  apair of Bone Devils behind them. There's another group a little further back. They're not advancing into the camp."
[20:44] <Seira> "How soon before the first group arrives?" Seira asks, connecting them all with Message as way of preparation.
[20:45] <Kotono> "The Aratons and Erinyes stopped about 30 feet away. The others are about caught up, but they're..." Latha murmurs under her breath, "They're starting to circle the camp."
[20:45] <Seira> The spells of invisibility and thunderlance are the ones to be cast at this time, allowing Seira to be quite ready for facing their enemies. "Time for the jump on them?"
[20:45] <Alicia> "You two want to be enlarged?" Alicia asks Donald and Demedais as she casts the spell on herself. "Lets wait till they've actually moved in, then we'll spill out and aim for the orthons and erinyes?"
[20:46] <Kotono> "I need all the defense I can get," Donald shakes his head. "I don't want to be a larger target for arrows. All I need is this, anyway," he hefts the hammer.
[20:46] <Seira> "I'll go for the Arathons, I think," Seira muses.
[20:47] <Alicia> "Forget them, they don't have any way to hit us at range," Alicia tells Seira. "Focus on the real threats and we can clean up the dregs afterwards."
[20:47] <Seira> "A bone devil is fine, too."
[20:47] <Kotono> "I can't see the last line, but it's about five or so figures. They're hanging back," Latha said. The dozen - no, I think it's ten - Orthons are fanning out in a circle around the camp. The Erinyes are all airborne and have bows out. The Araton and Bone Devils are waiting.
[20:48] <Demedais> "You put a bit too much confidence in that hammer, I think. Myself, I'll take it if only to strike from afar."
[20:48] <Seira> "We shouldn't let them encircle us entirely. Now's the best time to strike."
[20:48] * Alicia casts it on Demedais as requested. "You're thinking two dimensionally, Seira. All of us can fly, right now. Only the erinyes can match our mobility, and only the orthons can hit us from the ground."
[20:49] * Seira isn't entirely certain of that, but doesn't worry overmuch, either way.
[20:50] <Kotono> "Then, let's go," Antenora asks.
[20:51] <Alicia> "Alright, but pick your targets carefully - don't waste time punishing something that can't really hurt you, focus on what's dangerous," Alicia warns, tensing for Seira to break the spell and send them spilling forth.
[20:51] * Seira does so with a thought!
[20:52] <Kotono> With a thought, the party appearas in the air! With a battle cry, "Your time is at hand, abominations!" Latha calls forth, as...OOC - Surprise round. I'll do another descriptive line and each of you can act. Order is Deme-Alicia-Seira-NPCs based purely on randomness, then we'll roll initiative.
[20:54] <Kotono> The camp is three quarters surrounded. A loose ring of ten Orthons line it. These creatures are bowed and shambling, metal plates nailed into their maggot ridden bodies. They move with a laborious effort, seeming to be in constant agony.  Each of them has a spea ron their back and crossbows readied. There are a total of seven  Erinyes around, three above and four below your position, here and there and about anywhere from 30 to 60 feet out. O
[20:54] <Kotono> here and there and about anywhere from 30 to 60 feet out. On the ground are the four Araton and the two bone devlis. Far ahead is the last group, which is still a bit too far away to see clearly.
[20:55] * Demedais slightly ungracefully falls out, but quickly re-adapts to the flying spell as he lunges downward at the most imposing of the Erinyes he can see!
[20:56] <Demedais> roll 1d20+15 (+1 Haste +2 Charge -3 PA)
[20:56] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+15 (+1 Haste +2 Charge -3 PA) and gets 20."12 [1d20=5]
[20:56] <Kotono> OOC - Hit. They're flatfooted.
[20:59] <Demedais> roll 3d6+16+2d6 ahahah right I knew that. Aiyo.
[20:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+16+2d6 ahahah right I knew that. Aiyo. and gets 34."12 [3d6=1, 5, 3][2d6=6, 3]
[21:00] <Kotono> Demedais plummets down like an avenging angel, slashing into the Erinyes! It's a devilish male, a gash on it's side! "You'll die for that!" it hisses! OOC - Alicia.
[21:01] <Alicia> Following after Demedais, Alicia stabs Hell Striker into the same erinyes' gut, intending to ensure those words will be its ironic last.
[21:01] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -5 power attack
[21:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 -5 power attack and gets 19."12 [1d20=4]
[21:01] <Kotono> OOC: Hit. Flatfooted fun.
[21:01] <Demedais> "Whiner."
[21:01] <Alicia> roll 2d6+20+2d6
[21:01] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+20+2d6 and gets 31."12 [2d6=2, 4][2d6=2, 3]
[21:02] <Kotono> The Erinyes is greviously wounded by lives on, on the brink but surviving yet! OOC - Seira.
[21:02] <Kotono> "Kill, kill, kill, kill!" The Aratons begin to chant! "Flay them alive! Roll their guts in the desert sands!"
[21:03] <Seira> Since everyone seems so intent on taking this particular devil out, Seira decides to help out, positioning herself until she is within striking distance at her from below, before the lance of light does its best to run the erinyes through!
[21:04] <Seira> roll 1d20+16
[21:04] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+16 and gets 32."12 [1d20=16]
[21:04] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[21:05] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6 force
[21:05] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 force and gets 39."12 [3d6=2, 2, 2][4d6=5, 2, 5, 6]
[21:06] <Kotono> SEira is quick, running the Erinyes through! It gasps and it's body crumbles into black sand, it's sword and bow falling to the ground!  With one down, Donald emerges! HE fumbles in the air a bit, before grinning and charging one of the Erinyes just above! "Come on, come on! You're gonna love this!"
[21:07] <Alicia> roll 1d20+9
[21:07] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+9 and gets 20."12 [1d20=11]
[21:08] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-2 PA)
[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 (-2 PA) and gets 28."12 [1d20=13]
[21:08] <Kotono> roll 1d8+13
[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+13 and gets 16."12 [1d8=3]
[21:08] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4+1 and gets 3."12 [1d4=2]
[21:09] <Kotono> Donald charges, slamming the hammer into one of the Erinyes above! It's entire body shakes like a leaf, as meanwhile, Antenora emerges! She takes the chance, plummeting downward to engage one of the unhindered Erinyes, charging!
[21:10] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 (-5 PA)
[21:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 (-5 PA) and gets 25."12 [1d20=11]
[21:10] <Kotono> roll 2d8+38
[21:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+38 and gets 45."12 [2d8=4, 3]
[21:11] <Kotono> The blow slices into the Erinyes' gut, opening it up like a clam! It lives on despite this wound, Antenora's fury seeming to bubble up after! In tandeom to this, Latha looks down! She focuses, a group of three Orthon finding a Holy Smite bursting in range of them!
[21:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 29."12 [1d20=17]
[21:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[21:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[21:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 12."12 [1d20=3]
[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 19."12 [1d20=10]
[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 18."12 [1d20=9]
[21:13] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[21:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 39."12 [10d6=6, 3, 5, 1, 3, 6, 4, 6, 3, 2]
[21:14] <Kotono> Two of the Orthon are blasted by white energy and dazed, while the third manages to cover his eyes! Nonetheless, all three are smitten by the power of the heavens! The clamor of battle begins to ring in the desert like an inferno of sound! OOC - Initiative then we'll pause here. We can start this battle fres tomorrow.
[21:14] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+5 and gets 19."12 [1d20=14]
[21:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Donald
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 Donald and gets 14."12 [1d20=8]
[21:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Antenora
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Antenora and gets 19."12 [1d20=14]
[21:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8 Latha
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 Latha and gets 27."12 [1d20=19]
[21:14] <Demedais> roll 1d20+1 iiiiiiiiiii
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+1 iiiiiiiiiii and gets 7."12 [1d20=6]
[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 nerveskitter!
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 nerveskitter! and gets 19."12 [1d20=8]
[21:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Erinyes group for sanity
[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Erinyes group for sanity and gets 21."12 [1d20=16]
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1 Orthon group for more GM sanity
[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+1 Orthon group for more GM sanity and gets 6."12 [1d20=5]
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Aratons
[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 Aratons and gets 14."12 [1d20=8]
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 bone devils
[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 bone devils and gets 13."12 [1d20=4]
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1 ????
[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+1 ???? and gets 9."12 [1d20=8]
[21:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+2 ????
[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+2 ???? and gets 21."12 [1d20=19]
[21:17] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27)>????2=Erinyes(21)>Alicia(19)=Antenora=Seira>Donald(14)=Araton>Bone Devils(13)>????1(9)Demedais(7)>Orthons(6)'

[Corwin]

[14:33] <Alicia> OOC: I forgot yesterday, any erinyes within 30 feet of Alicia when she charged get to make their DC 21 frightful presence saves
[14:34] <Seira> OOC: And I'll happily AoO any loser erinyes within 20ft of me if he acts~
[14:39] <Kotono> OOC: They're spread out vertically and horizontially, so you don't get that many. But'll say one's in range for this.
[14:39] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[14:39] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 20."12 [1d20=10]
[14:41] <Kotono> In the heat of the battle, a nearby Erinyes is shaken by Alicia's charge! Meanwhile, Latha continues to rain down holy vengence on the three Orthons she has in sight! "Be ruined!"
[14:41] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[14:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 34."12 [10d6=2, 1, 6, 4, 3, 1, 4, 3, 6, 4]
[14:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[14:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 16."12 [1d20=7]
[14:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[14:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 18."12 [1d20=9]
[14:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[14:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 25."12 [1d20=16]
* Retrieving #dunes modes...
[14:46] <Kotono> The holy smite devastates them again, blinding the only unblinded Orthon! The three are staggered by the blast, as meanwhile one could see the advancing rear guard. You still can't see the last, but you do see four more Orthons. They advance grimly, crossbows drawn! OOC - The Erinyes are up now. I'll do them in order.
[14:46] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) = Erinyes(21) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14) = Araton > Bone Devils(13) > ????1(9) > Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[14:47] <Kotono> The Erinyes slammed into by Donald grits it's teeth, wobbling and enduring! It was hit hard by the Hammer of the Shard, but it concentrates and..
[14:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[14:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 36."12 [1d20=19]
[14:48] <Kotono> A cloud of cold, greasy darkness envelops Donald!
[14:48] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[14:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 18."12 [5d8=1, 4, 4, 6, 3]
[14:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
[14:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 4."12 [1d20=1]
[14:51] <Kotono> Donald is staggered and sickened by the miasma! Meanwhile, the Erinyes impaled by Antenora snarls! "Traitorous bitch," it's longsword flashes out at her!
[14:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[14:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 18."12 [1d20=4]
[14:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[14:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 19."12 [1d20=10]
[14:51] <Kotono> roll 2d8+10
[14:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+10 and gets 18."12 [2d8=4, 4]
[14:52] <Kotono> OOC - STrike, for some reason I was looking at Donald's AC. Those both miss Antenora.
[14:54] <Kotono> Antenora's armor and speed stop both attacks, however! The Erinyes within range of Alicia and Seira is shaken, but nonetheless concentrates...
[14:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[14:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 22."12 [1d20=7]
[14:55] <Kotono> A cloud of black also erupts around Seira and Alicia! OOC - Will saves, both of you.
[14:55] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 (+4 if within 20ft of Latha)
[14:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 (+4 if within 20ft of Latha) and gets 25."12 [1d20=7]
[14:55] <Seira> roll 1d20+18
[14:55] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+18 and gets 21."12 [1d20=3]
[14:55] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[14:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 24."12 [5d8=5, 7, 2, 7, 3]
[14:58] <Kotono> The darkness passes, leaving the two shaken but not sickened! From the last three Erinyes, a hail of arrows come - one shoots at Alicia, two at Seira! They seem to focus on the two in particular, as...!
[14:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 Alicia
[14:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 Alicia and gets 17."12 [1d20=2]
[14:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[14:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 29."12 [1d20=19]
[14:59] <Kotono> OOC - AC, Alicia?
[14:59] <Alicia> OOC: 26, 30 if within 20ft of Latha. Image AC is 14
[14:59] <Kotono> OOC: Image AC is moot right now for the Erinyes. Could you do me a favor and paste me Latha's move from yesterday?
[14:59] <Alicia> OOC: nondetection beats true seeing unless they beat a DC 35 CL check
[15:01] <Kotono> OOC: Mmm, okay, yeah, you guys are still in range then.
[15:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 Seira
[15:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 Seira and gets 27."12 [1d20=12]
[15:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[15:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 13."12 [1d20=3]
[15:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[15:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 33."12 [1d20=18]
[15:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[15:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 16."12 [1d20=6]
[15:01] <Seira> OOC: AC 29
[15:01] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5 (1d6 fire is moot)
[15:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5 (1d6 fire is moot) and gets 7."12 [1d8=2]
[15:02] <Kotono> An arrow grazes Seira, but otherwise this flurry does no good at all! OOC - Alicia, Antenora and Seira are up.
[15:02] * Seira decides to see just what an orthon is made of, charging one of Latha's victims at random. It may not be able to see her pause in midair twenty feet above him, still invisible, but the devil should certainly feel the stab of the lance of thunder she wields! And due to her positioning, she should be able to smack at least one of its buddies if they decide to do something stupid, as an added bonus.
[15:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+20 (charm person channeled)
[15:03] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 (charm person channeled) and gets 39."12 [1d20=19]
[15:03] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[15:03] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+1d4+4d6 force so close!
[15:03] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+1d4+4d6 force so close! and gets 35."12 [3d6=1, 2, 5][1d4=1][4d6=3, 3, 2, 3]
[15:04] <Kotono> roll 1d3
[15:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d3 and gets 3."12 [1d3=3]
[15:05] <Kotono> The blow of force lance downs the Orthon stricken! It falls, staggered and bloodied, but trying to mend itself with it's regeneration! It's unholy body attempts to piece itself back together even now! OOC - Alicia and Anty are still up.
[15:05] <Alicia> "Antenora, charge another one, I'll finish this one!" Alicia suggests as she soars up towards the fiend dueling with the reformed fiend, a knee to the stomach intended to make it double over before she swings overhead to hopefully decapitate him!
[15:05] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -5 power attack
[15:05] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 -5 power attack and gets 29."12 [1d20=14]
[15:05] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[15:06] <Alicia> roll 2d6+20+2d6 holy
[15:06] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+20+2d6 holy and gets 32."12 [2d6=2, 5][2d6=3, 2]
[15:08] <Kotono> The Erinyes Alicia hits isn't decapitated, howeve,r it's greviously injured! "I'll go help him," Antenora turns skyward, soaring up to relieve the sickened Donald with a charge!
[15:09] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 (-6 PA)
[15:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 (-6 PA) and gets 31."12 [1d20=18]
[15:09] <Kotono> roll 2d8+42
[15:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+42 and gets 54."12 [2d8=7, 5]
[15:10] <Kotono> This Erinyes is greviously injured as well, brought to death's door by lingering on! Donald pulls up his resolve, and despite his sickness, slams the Hammer of the Shard down once more!
[15:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11 (-4 PA, -2 sick)
[15:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 (-4 PA, -2 sick) and gets 13."12 [1d20=2]
[15:13] <Kotono> Despite his chance, the hammerblow just misses the devastated Erinyes! Meanwhile below, the Araton peer up and wait, vicious scimitars withdrawn...The Bone Devils seem to concentrate for the moment, starting to hover and fly! (More, the other ???? is up.)
[15:14] <Alicia> OOC: oh, DC 21 will frightful blahblah for my dude
[15:14] <Kotono> Behind the other four Orthon, it towers over them. Unlike the others, it's body is upright and correct. Despite the maggots dripping off it's plate covered body, it walks without hesitation or slowness; if anything, it's pace is stunningly quick. This Orthon looks ahead with clear, dead eyes. He has a crossbow in hand for now, aiming at Latha!
[15:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[15:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 31."12 [1d20=17]
[15:15] <Kotono> roll 3d6
[15:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d6 and gets 12."12 [3d6=5, 5, 2]
[15:17] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) = Erinyes(21) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14) = Araton > Bone Devils(13) > Conventa(9) > Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[15:17] <Kotono> The horribly hot fire that erupts from his crossbow slams into Latha's shoulder like a crossbow bolt, making the angel turn it's gaze towards the creature! The two lock eyes for a moment, but both are already fixed into the chaos of battle!
[15:17] <Kotono> OOC: Deme.
[15:22] * Demedais nods once and ascends, letting his blade finish off the erinyes who attacked Donald as he lashes out, trying to position himself so as to block another Erinyes from attacking without risking a blow from him!
[15:22] <Demedais> roll 1d20+18 (+2 charge +1 haste -1 CE)
[15:22] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+18 (+2 charge +1 haste -1 CE) and gets 24."12 [1d20=6]
[15:23] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[15:23] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6 now let's just hope I don't whiff this part.
[15:23] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 2d6+8+2d6 now let's just hope I don't whiff this part. and gets 25."12 [2d6=4, 4][2d6=3, 6]
[15:24] <Kotono> Demedais charges bravely! He slashes the neck of this injured Erinyes, a spray of blood before it crumbles into dust! Only it's bow and sword fall to the ground - the sword is an unusual green color, one could note, if they looked. OOC: Orthons are up.
[15:25] <Kotono> While three of the ORthons are either blinded or incapacitated, seven remain! Four turn to Latha, firing hellfire at her!
[15:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 11."12 [1d20=4]
[15:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 16."12 [1d20=9]
[15:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 19."12 [1d20=12]
[15:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[15:26] <Kotono> roll 6d6
[15:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 6d6 and gets 22."12 [6d6=1, 3, 4, 6, 3, 5]
[15:27] <Kotono> OOC - Strike, Eb was right about the circle. It's not include din her statblock.
[15:27] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[15:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 6."12 [2d6=3, 3]
[15:28] <Kotono> More bolts of hellfire fly, one getting Latha's leg! She's still up, only mildly pained by the hellish assault! The battle erupts around - The Erinyes have bows out and prepare another volley, while the Orthons prepare crossbows to fire again! But first...OOC - Round 2. Latha starts.
[15:32] <Kotono> Latha recoils from the blows, but turns. This time she gets continues to assail the Orthons, going for reach of two with her holy smite!
[15:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[15:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 27."12 [1d20=15]
[15:32] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[15:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 32."12 [10d6=6, 1, 1, 4, 2, 4, 3, 6, 2, 3]
[15:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[15:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[15:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 25."12 [1d20=16]
[15:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 10."12 [1d20=1]
[15:39] <Kotono> The two fresh ones are stricken! One is blinded and staggered, the other only grazed! OOC - SEcond Orthonsa re up.
[15:41] <Kotono> The second line of Orthons advance just a bit, before withdrawing crossbows and firing! The hail is directed at Demedais from afar, the screaming hellfire coming like streaks of hatred!
[15:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 27."12 [1d20=20]
[15:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 crit?
[15:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 crit? and gets 16."12 [1d20=9]
[15:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 23."12 [1d20=16]
[15:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 10."12 [1d20=3]
[15:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[15:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[15:41] <Kotono> OOC - Touch AC, Deme?
[15:42] <Demedais> OOC: 15, +4 if Latha's in range.
[15:42] <Kotono> roll 4d6
[15:42] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d6 and gets 17."12 [4d6=5, 6, 5, 1]
[15:43] <Kotono> Flaming hellfire scorches Demedais, but he lives on! As this happens," Thanks," Donald breathes out to Antenora and Demedais, still pallid as his stomach audibly churns from the black miasma! OOC - Erinyes are up.
[15:45] <Kotono> One Erinyes, already at death's door, draws it's bow and fires one off at Alicia, falling back!
[15:45] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[15:45] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 30."12 [1d20=15]
[15:46] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5+1d6
[15:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5+1d6 and gets 10."12 [1d8=4][1d6=1]
[15:46] <Kotono> OOC: Oh wait, Mi again.
[15:47] <Kotono> roll 1d7
[15:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d7 and gets 3."12 [1d7=3]
[15:48] <Kotono> The arrow hits an Alicia-lite, as meanwhile the others fire! TWo at Seira again, while the last drops it's bow and engages Antenora in hand to hand!
[15:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[15:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 19."12 [1d20=4]
[15:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[15:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 23."12 [1d20=13]
[15:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[15:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 33."12 [1d20=18]
[15:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[15:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 24."12 [1d20=14]
[15:49] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5
[15:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5 and gets 6."12 [1d8=1]
[15:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[15:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 19."12 [1d20=5]
[15:50] <Kotono> As the battle rages on, Seira finds another arrow digging at her back! It's not a serious wound, but this one finally hurts! Meanwhile, Antenora is able to avoid the sword thrust of the Erinyes! OOC: Alicia, Seira and Antenora are up.
[15:50] <Alicia> OOC: Any within 5ft step range of me?
[15:50] <Kotono> OOC: Naw, they're too spread.
[15:50] <Alicia> "Antenora, with me! We're going after the leader!" Alicia calls as she flies towards the monk orthon, charging at whichever Erinyes happens to be closest in that direction as she goes!
[15:51] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -5 power attack
[15:51] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 -5 power attack and gets 31."12 [1d20=16]
[15:51] <Alicia> roll 2d6+20+2d6 holy
[15:51] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+20+2d6 holy and gets 28."12 [2d6=3, 3][2d6=1, 1]
[15:52] <Kotono> Alicia closes about 20 feet closer, ending at the outermost Erinyes! She slashes at it, it's female form sliced across the stomach! "Right!" she calls, charging as well and following Alicia's lead!
[15:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-4 PA)
[15:52] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 (-4 PA) and gets 32."12 [1d20=17]
[15:52] <Kotono> roll 2d8+34
[15:52] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+34 and gets 40."12 [2d8=4, 2]
[15:53] <Kotono> This one gets a black spear in it's side as well, going from healthy to seriously injured in mere seconds! OOC - Sei-ra.
[15:53] <Seira> Since Latha got the nice orthons weakened and unable to shoot for a while, Seira aims to make their condition more pemanent, before moving slightly closer to an unhurt devil.
[15:54] <Seira> roll 1d20+20 (3rd lvl domain spell channel)
[15:54] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 (3rd lvl domain spell channel) and gets 38."12 [1d20=18]
[15:54] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+3d4+4d6
[15:54] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+3d4+4d6 and gets 43."12 [3d6=1, 4, 6][3d4=4, 3, 3][4d6=1, 1, 3, 2]
[15:54] <Kotono> OOC: WEre you finishing an Orthon off or going at a new one? It asn't clear.
[15:55] <Seira> OOC: There are two blinded ones, yes? I want to kill one of them or both, if this kills
[15:55] <Kotono> OOC: It does, go after the other.
[15:55] <Seira> roll 1d20+15
[15:55] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+15 and gets 17."12 [1d20=2]
[15:55] <Seira> OOC: Since I'm invisible, does it hit?
[15:55] <Kotono> OOC: LEmme check, it's close. It's normal force hit, right?
[15:56] <Seira> OOC: Yes
[15:56] <Kotono> OOC: Whiff by a few points. Blame the full plate.
[15:57] <Kotono> Seira spears a second hurt ORthon, downing it! She thrusts at the last, but her blow just bounces off it's plated shoulders! Maggots gush out from the second, crawling all over but Seira's too far away! OOC -
[15:57] <Kotono> Seira spears a second hurt ORthon, downing it! She thrusts at the last, but her blow just bounces off it's plated shoulders! Maggots gush out from the second, crawling all over but Seira's too far away! OOC - Donald's up.
[15:59] <Kotono> Recovering, Donald goes after the third Erinyes, still badly injured! He shrugs off his sickness, as, "Yaaaaah! You alright down there," he calls.
[15:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-4 PA, +2 chaaaarge and ahopeful kill.)
[15:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 (-4 PA, +2 chaaaarge and ahopeful kill.) and gets 28."12 [1d20=13]
[15:59] <Kotono> roll 1d8+17
[15:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+17 and gets 25."12 [1d8=8]
[16:00] <Kotono> This Erinyes is clubbed in the face, it's head shimmering before exploding into morphic bits of brain! It's body vaporizes, it's belonging falling to the ground below! Meanwhile, the Araton begin to withdraw, back towards the four Arcon! OOC - Bone devils are up.
[16:00] <Kotono> *araton
[16:01] <Kotono> The two bone devils ascend up 50 ft, halfway! Meanwhile, Conventa continues it's attacks. This time it peers upwards, before firing a bolt off at Antenora!
[16:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[16:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 32."12 [1d20=18]
[16:02] <Kotono> roll 3d6
[16:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d6 and gets 8."12 [3d6=5, 2, 1]
[16:02] <Kotono> Antenora gets a hot foot, hellfire scorching her left one! SHe winces in the air, but keeps her battle face on!  OOC - Deme.
[16:02] <Alicia> "Latha, try to stall those araton with a smite!" Alicia calls back at the deva, not wanting them to interfere as she and Antenora try to handle the leader.
[16:04] * Demedais charges at one of the Erinyes as yet untouched, trying to stick close to Donald in case of an emergency!
[16:05] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (+1 Haste +2 Charge -5 CE -2 PA)
[16:05] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (+1 Haste +2 Charge -5 CE -2 PA) and gets 24."12 [1d20=11]
[16:08] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[16:09] <Demedais> roll 3d6+12+2d6 forgot I was le big. -_-; don't think this changes anything thus far, though. asdf, apologies.
[16:09] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+12+2d6 forgot I was le big. -_-; don't think this changes anything thus far, though. asdf, apologies. and gets 27."12 [3d6=1, 1, 6][2d6=2, 5]
[16:11] <Kotono> Demedais goes to harrass another of the bow men, dealing a solid wound to him! The remaining Orthons, however...
[16:11] <Kotono> The three unharrassed continue to pelt Latha!
[16:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[16:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[16:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 16."12 [1d20=9]
[16:12] <Kotono> But all three hellfire bolts somehow miss her! As this happens, the last is in range of Seira! It draws it's bow to attack as well...OOC - AoO.
[16:12] <Seira> roll 1d20+20 glee~
[16:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 glee~ and gets 36."12 [1d20=16]
[16:12] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+3d4+4d6
[16:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+3d4+4d6 and gets 42."12 [3d6=3, 3, 4][3d4=1, 2, 2][4d6=4, 1, 6, 1]
[16:13] * Seira is not one to miss a free chance to stab a devil!
[16:15] <Kotono> The devil is stabbed, it's arm torn as it fires at Lath as well!
[16:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 9."12 [1d20=2]
[16:15] <Kotono> But it's shot is even more errant than the rest, missing utterly!  OOC - Round 3. Latha starts us off.
[16:17] <Kotono> "Very well," Latha says, as she turns to the group of Araton! She takes this chance, a Holy Smite striking them as well!
[16:17] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[16:17] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 20."12 [1d20=8]
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[16:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 25."12 [1d20=19]
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[16:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 25."12 [1d20=19]
[16:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 25."12 [1d20=19]
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[16:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 23."12 [1d20=17]
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[16:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 37."12 [10d6=3, 5, 6, 4, 4, 1, 5, 3, 1, 5]
[16:20] <Kotono> Despite the damaging, burning burst of holy energy, the Araton continue their path unblinded! Latha even looks surprised, before her face screws into a look of intense holy rage! OOC - Orthons part 2 are up.
[16:20] <Kotono> The four Orthons near the leader look upward, firing at Antenora and Alicia, two bolts each!
[16:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[16:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[16:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[16:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[16:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora
[16:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora
[16:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora and gets 18."12 [1d20=11]
[16:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[16:20] <Kotono> OOC - Touch AC?
[16:20] <Alicia> OOC: touch AC 12 thanks to charge
[16:21] <Kotono> roll 4d6 Alicia
[16:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d6 Alicia and gets 9."12 [4d6=1, 5, 1, 2]
[16:21] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Antenora
[16:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 Antenora and gets 10."12 [2d6=6, 4]
[16:21] <Kotono> roll 1d6
[16:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 and gets 1."12 [1d6=1]
[16:21] <Kotono> roll 1d6
[16:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6 and gets 5."12 [1d6=5]
[16:21] <Kotono> OOC - Strike Alicia's damage roll.
[16:21] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[16:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 3."12 [2d6=2, 1]
[16:22] <Kotono> Alicia has another image die and a hellfire blast graze her cheek! Antenora gets one across the arm, both burnt but not seriously. OOC - The remaining Erinyes are up.
[16:22] * Alicia hisses in pain, but doesn't seem too traumatised.
[16:23] <Kotono> Only one Erinyes is not dead or occupied, so this one fires two arrows at Seira once more!
[16:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 24."12 [1d20=9]
[16:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[16:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 28."12 [1d20=18]
[16:24] <Kotono> OOC - AC?
[16:24] <Seira> OOCL
[16:24] <Seira> OOC: Still 29
[16:24] <Kotono> The one engaged by Demedais hisses, concentrating...!
[16:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[16:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 25."12 [1d20=8]
[16:25] <Kotono> A greasy darkness surrounds the paladin! OOC - CAster level cehck.
[16:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[16:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 23."12 [1d20=11]
[16:25] <Kotono> OOC - Will save.
[16:26] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11
[16:26] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 and gets 24."12 [1d20=13]
[16:26] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[16:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 18."12 [5d8=7, 2, 2, 6, 1]
[16:26] <Kotono> Yet to Demedais, this cloud is barely a problem at all! It hurts him a little, but it's almost like a tickle! The Erinyes surrounded by Antenora and Alicia concentrates..!
[16:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[16:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 25."12 [1d20=8]
[16:27] <Kotono> A greasy black cloud engulfs the two women as well! OOC - Caster level check for her SR first.
[16:27] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[16:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 19."12 [1d20=7]
[16:27] <Kotono> OOC - Will saves.
[16:27] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18
[16:27] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 and gets 30."12 [1d20=12]
[16:27] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[16:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 and gets 16."12 [1d20=3]
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[16:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 26."12 [5d8=2, 8, 6, 3, 7]
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[16:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 40."12 [10d6=6, 3, 3, 3, 5, 4, 5, 2, 4, 5]
[16:29] <Kotono> The blight only mildly injures Alicia, but Antenora lets out a hissing scream of pain! She coughs and hacks in the cloud, weakened! The Erinyes, even wounded, seems to draw a sadistic glee from this pain! "Good, good," It holds it's wounded stomach a moment! OOC - Alicia, Anty and Seira.
[16:30] * Seira continues assaulting her current victim, quite naturally seeking to whittle down the numbers of the orthons to nothing. Should it expire, she'll turn her attention to the nearest one still in fighting condition, or on its blinded comrade, if all else fails.
[16:30] <Seira> roll 1d20+19 (2nd lvl domain spell channel)
[16:30] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 (2nd lvl domain spell channel) and gets 34."12 [1d20=15]
[16:30] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+2d4+4d6
[16:30] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+2d4+4d6 and gets 38."12 [3d6=2, 1, 3][2d4=2, 4][4d6=5, 2, 2, 2]
[16:30] <Alicia> "Kill her," Alicia grimly tells Antenora, letting her do the honours as she rests a hand on her shoulder, channeling positive energy into her form.
[16:30] <Kotono> OOC - So you're hitting the one you AoOed last turn?
[16:30] <Alicia> OOC: 15hp lay on hands
[16:31] <Seira> OOC: Yes, I also moved 5ft closer last round after attacking
[16:31] <Kotono> OOC - It lives, are you FA ing this round?
[16:31] <Seira> OOC: Yes!
[16:31] <Seira> roll 1d20+14
[16:31] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+14 and gets 23."12 [1d20=9]
[16:31] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+2d4+4d6 die?
[16:31] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+2d4+4d6 die? and gets 43."12 [3d6=2, 3, 4][2d4=2, 3][4d6=1, 5, 3, 5]
[16:33] <Kotono> Stricken twice, that Orthon at last falls due to it's many, myriad injuries! Meanwhile, Antenora's pallor heals slightly, as she turns her full fury to the Erinyes in front of her!
[16:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-2 sick, -2 PA +2 FR, she's not happy now)
[16:33] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 (-2 sick, -2 PA +2 FR, she's not happy now) and gets 33."12 [1d20=18]
[16:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10 (-2 sick, -2 PA +2 FR, she's not happy now)
[16:33] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 (-2 sick, -2 PA +2 FR, she's not happy now) and gets 27."12 [1d20=17]
[16:34] <Kotono> roll 2d8+44
[16:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+44 and gets 53."12 [2d8=6, 3]
[16:34] <Kotono> roll 1d6, strike the FR from the second attack, transcription typo.
[16:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d6, strike the FR from the second attack, transcription typo. and gets Error: Numeric values only."12 [1d6=1]
[16:35] <Kotono> With that glowing white fury, the fourth Erinyes is slain! It begins to plummet, before it's body shatters into black crystal! It's gear crashes hard to the ground! OOC - Donald.
[16:36] <Kotono> Donald looks about, before going to engage the last Erinyes personally!
[16:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-3 PA, +2 charge)
[16:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 (-3 PA, +2 charge) and gets 35."12 [1d20=19]
[16:37] <Kotono> roll 1d8+15 clang
[16:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+15 clang and gets 19."12 [1d8=4]
[16:37] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[16:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4+1 and gets 3."12 [1d4=2]
[16:39] <Kotono> The hammer makes the Erinyes's body shake and shudder, shifting about as it lets looose agirly cry of anguish! "Keep itu p," he calls back to Demedais, "We're winning!" OOC - Araton ar eup.
[16:40] <Kotono> The Aratons rush back, stopping just in front of the 4 Orthons. Meanwhile, the bone devils charge Demedais, each going to deal with him personally!
[16:40] <Demedais> "Never, ever say that until there isn't a foe left standing. The universe likes irony." Demedais grumbles.
[16:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[16:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 and gets 35."12 [1d20=19]
[16:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[16:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 and gets 34."12 [1d20=18]
[16:41] <Kotono> OOC: AC, Deme?
[16:42] <Demedais> OOC: Aaaah. 30 -1 size +5 CE... 34, 36 if Latha's in range.
[16:42] <Kotono> OOC: She isn't now, you went off to fight the higher up ERineys while she's smiting below.
[16:42] <Demedais> OOC: Blah, kay. Hits, then.
[16:43] <Kotono> roll 2d8+10
[16:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+10 and gets 13."12 [2d8=1, 2]
[16:44] <Kotono> Each one chomps into Demedais, twin bites making oozing blood come from his legs! Meanwhile, Conventa seems unconcerned, focusing as he looses another crossbow shot at Antenora!
[16:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[16:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 34."12 [1d20=20]
[16:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 crit?
[16:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 crit? and gets 32."12 [1d20=18]
[16:44] <Kotono> roll 6d6
[16:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 6d6 and gets 22."12 [6d6=1, 3, 6, 4, 5, 3]
[16:45] <Kotono> The bolt is a perfect shot! It heads right to Antenora's head! If she were any slower it would have been fatal, but she twists around! Instead the hellfire scorches her shoulder and cheek horrifically, making her wobble in the air!  OOC - Deme.
[16:47] * Demedais glares at the bone devils. "You guys are irritating, you know that? Pests." With that, he goes full-out at the Erinyes, hoping to cut into the Bone Devils as he finishes the batgirl off!
[16:49] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) aiming for batgirl
[16:49] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) aiming for batgirl and gets 31."12 [1d20=18]
[16:49] <Kotono> OOC - HIt, crit check.
[16:49] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) crit check. Ahahaaaaaa Keen
[16:49] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) crit check. Ahahaaaaaa Keen and gets 19."12 [1d20=6]
[16:49] <Kotono> OOC - Normal hit.
[16:50] <Demedais> roll 3d6+12+2d6
[16:50] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+12+2d6 and gets 35."12 [3d6=5, 5, 6][2d6=6, 1]
[16:51] <Demedais> OOC: If no cleave, FA continues on her. If cleave, well.
[16:53] <Kotono> OOC: No cleave.
[16:53] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) aiming for batgirl
[16:53] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) aiming for batgirl and gets 28."12 [1d20=15]
[16:53] <Demedais> roll 3d6+12+2d6
[16:53] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+12+2d6 and gets 28."12 [3d6=3, 5, 2][2d6=4, 2]
[16:53] <Kotono> OOC: Cleave.
[16:54] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) cleaving into bone devil
[16:54] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) cleaving into bone devil and gets 27."12 [1d20=14]
[16:54] <Kotono> OOC - HIt.
[16:54] <Demedais> roll 3d6+12+2d6
[16:54] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+12+2d6 and gets 27."12 [3d6=3, 2, 5][2d6=4, 1]
[16:54] <Kotono> OOC: Last normal attack.
[16:54] <Demedais> roll 1d20+8 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) final attack
[16:54] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+8 (+1 Haste -2 CE -2 PA) final attack and gets 12."12 [1d20=4]
[16:55] <Kotono> Demedais is a blur, striking out wildly! The Erinyes is cut in four, dying in four black hunks of broken stone! As it plummets, his backswing chips into one of the bone devils as well! OOC - Orthons.
[16:56] <Alicia> "Latha! Antenora needs healing, now!" Alicia urgently calls over to the deva, knowing that she has far better curative abilities than Alicia herself has.
[16:57] <Kotono> The first ORthon, it's blindness having worn off, finally draws it's crossbow and shoots at Latha!
[16:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 25."12 [1d20=18]
[16:57] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[16:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 8."12 [2d6=5, 3]
[16:57] <Kotono> The fourth Orthon, having withstood a holy smite unblinded, turns and fires upward, this one at Donald!
[16:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[16:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 8."12 [1d20=1]
[16:58] <Kotono> But this attack fails completely, sputtering out in the air! Two more free Orthons fire, one at Latha and one turning to snipe at Alicia!
[16:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Latha
[16:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Latha and gets 8."12 [1d20=1]
[16:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[16:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 13."12 [1d20=6]
[16:58] <Kotono> OOC: Touch AC, 'licia?
[16:58] <Alicia> OOC: 14
[16:59] <Kotono> As they fire and miss, the last prepares...OOC - Seira, you're in range again for the next one.
[16:59] * Seira harasses the nearest devil, quite naturally!
[16:59] <Seira> roll 1d20+19
[16:59] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 and gets 30."12 [1d20=11]
[16:59] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[16:59] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+2d4+4d6
[16:59] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+2d4+4d6 and gets 59."12 [3d6=4, 6, 6][2d4=3, 4][4d6=5, 5, 5, 6]
[17:00] <Kotono> The blow is heavy, ripping into the side of the Orthon! It suffers and survives, firing at Antenora!
[17:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[17:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 21."12 [1d20=14]
[17:01] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[17:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 8."12 [2d6=3, 5]
[17:01] <Kotono> Antenora's side gets another burn as she shudders, but stays upright! OOC - Round 4. WE'll resume in 15 minutes to a half hour, depending on how long lunch procurement takes me.
[17:25] <Kotono> Latha flies over, an angel amid all the agents of darkness. She approaches Antenora, "The battle is being won behind us. We must get to the leader before it is too late!" she says, as Antenora's injuries fade into smoothed over, restored flesh.
[17:26] <Kotono> Meanwhile, the four Orthon guard of Conventa continues it's foul hellfire works! This time, two are at Antenora and two at Alicia!
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 11."12 [1d20=4]
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora and gets 22."12 [1d20=15]
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Alicia
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 Alicia and gets 9."12 [2d6=3, 6]
[17:26] <Kotono> roll 4d6 Antenora
[17:26] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d6 Antenora and gets 21."12 [4d6=6, 5, 4, 6]
[17:26] <Alicia> OOC: don't forget the +4 aura of Latha!
[17:27] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, point. Strike those.
[17:27] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Antenora
[17:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 Antenora and gets 7."12 [2d6=4, 3]
[17:27] <Kotono> The blows come raining, but only one lands! Antenora gets a burn across her back, but it's not serious! Meanwhile, the few shattered Erinyes keep the fight up!
[17:27] <Kotono> In fact, there is only one left! IT focuses on on Donald, as...
[17:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[17:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 19."12 [1d20=2]
[17:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
[17:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 20."12 [1d20=17]
[17:28] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[17:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 28."12 [5d8=6, 6, 6, 8, 2]
[17:29] <Kotono> A massive blast of darkness engulfs donald! He's a bit too strong, managing to resist the worst of it, however! OOC - Alicia and the other two girls are up.
[17:30] * Alicia produces a small blob of silvery metal and hands it to Antenora. "Smush this on your speartip so you can actually hurt the bastard," she tells the erinyes, before casting a spell of her own. "Mystra, guide my blade to strike true against evil..."
[17:30] <Alicia> OOC: giving silversheen to Anty, casting True Strike
[17:31] <Kotono> Antenora takes it, doing that as she turns to glare at the lead Orthon. She looks onward, as...OOC - Seira, you're still up.
[17:31] * Seira maneuvers herself so that she would be able to strike at both the orthon which felt her wrath and a fresh one that needs to be taught a valuable life lesson, before striking at the former!
[17:32] <Seira> roll 1d20+19
[17:32] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 and gets 30."12 [1d20=11]
[17:32] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6
[17:32] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 and gets 37."12 [3d6=3, 4, 6][4d6=1, 3, 4, 1]
[17:35] <Alicia> "If you have any defensive magic before we swoop in, Latha...?" Alicia asks the deva as she tenses in readiness to strike.
[17:40] <Seira> roll 1d20+14
[17:40] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+14 and gets 21."12 [1d20=7]
[17:41] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[17:41] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6
[17:41] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 and gets 37."12 [3d6=2, 1, 5][4d6=5, 4, 2, 3]
[17:44] <Kotono> One Orthon goes down with the blow, another impaled by Seira's second swing! OOC - Donald and the Araton are up
[17:44] <Kotono> .
[17:46] <Kotono> Donald continues his work, the now defenseless Erinyes swung at twice!
[17:46] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 (-4 PA)
[17:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 (-4 PA) and gets 14."12 [1d20=1]
[17:46] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8 (-4 PA)
[17:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+8 (-4 PA) and gets 24."12 [1d20=16]
[17:46] <Kotono> roll 1d8+17
[17:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+17 and gets 20."12 [1d8=3]
[17:48] <Kotono> While the first blow is a huge miss, the bring around clubs the Erinyes in the back of the head! This solid blow is enough to stagger it, shaken again! Meanwhile, the Araton stay where they are for now! However, the bone devils fully engage Demedais, lashing out with bony thrusts and bites!
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 20."12 [1d20=6]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 19."12 [1d20=7]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 21."12 [1d20=9]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 29."12 [1d20=17]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 26."12 [1d20=12]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 19."12 [1d20=7]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 19."12 [1d20=7]
[17:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:49] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 20."12 [1d20=8]
[17:49] <Kotono> OOC - AC, Deme?
[17:49] <Demedais> OOC: AC 32.
[17:50] <Kotono> The fury is massive, but somehow Demedais holds the two snapping, clawing devils at bay a little longer! OOC - Conventa is up.
[17:51] <Kotono> Coventa doesn't fire this time, instead dropping his bow...but he doesn't seem to do anything obvious? OOC - Deme is up.
[17:52] * Demedais glares at the Bone Devils. "Okay, are you trying to make me laugh or was that your way of attacking me?" With this, his blade swings out again to try and dissect the devils!
[17:53] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 PA)
[17:53] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 PA) and gets 24."12 [1d20=12]
[17:53] <Kotono> OOC - Whiff.
[17:53] <Demedais> OOC: Sorry, against injured one. Didn't make that clear, like it matters.
[17:53] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 PA)
[17:53] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 PA) and gets 25."12 [1d20=13]
[17:54] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[17:54] <Demedais> roll 3d6+18+2d6
[17:54] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+18+2d6 and gets 34."12 [3d6=2, 2, 3][2d6=3, 6]
[17:54] <Kotono> OOC: Third attack.
[17:54] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7 (+1 Haste -5 PA) since I presume that doesn't kill
[17:54] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+7 (+1 Haste -5 PA) since I presume that doesn't kill and gets 23."12 [1d20=16]
[17:55] <Kotono> Demedais fights bravely, scoring another hit on the bone devils! He holds the moff and inflicts damage ofhis own, but can't finish his target off! OOC - The remaining Orthonsa re up.
[17:56] <Kotono> The first Orthon, despite his many wounds, fires a hellfire bolt towards Demedais!
[17:56] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[17:56] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 18."12 [1d20=11]
[17:56] <Kotono> OOC - Touch AC?
[17:56] <Demedais> OOC: Currently it's 13.
[17:56] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[17:56] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 9."12 [2d6=5, 4]
[17:57] <Kotono> As that flaming bolt scorches the ribs of Demedais and makes him want to wince, the fourth Orthon opens fire onto Latha!
[17:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[17:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 24."12 [1d20=17]
[17:57] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[17:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 10."12 [2d6=4, 6]
[17:59] <Kotono> Latha's shoulderblades and wings get roasted, but she withstands the abuse! The last two unmolested ones keep rank, both firing onto Donald!
[17:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[17:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[17:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 19."12 [1d20=12]
[17:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 9."12 [1d20=2]
[17:59] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[17:59] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 9."12 [2d6=4, 5]
[18:00] <Kotono> Donald's side gets roasted, as the last, wounded Orthon prepares to fire...! OOC - SEira.
[18:00] <Seira> roll 1d20+19
[18:00] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 and gets 36."12 [1d20=17]
[18:00] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6
[18:00] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 and gets 35."12 [3d6=4, 3, 1][4d6=2, 3, 5, 2]
[18:00] * Seira continues eliminating the landbound fodder!
[18:01] <Kotono> Despite this serious wound, the Orthon continues it's fire - this one at Donald as well!
[18:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 26."12 [1d20=19]
[18:01] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[18:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 9."12 [2d6=3, 6]
[18:02] <Kotono> Yet another bolt slams into Donald, making him buckle, wince and shudder! BUt he stays up despite it! OOC - New round. Latha begins.
[18:04] <Kotono> Latha turns to the Araton and the Orthon, letting her power flow, "Vile creatures, be judged!" Her words rock the skies, as yet another holy smite is fired!
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 19."12 [1d20=7]
[18:04] <Seira> "I'll be there in a moment to support you against the leader," Seira whispers to Alicia.
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 11."12 [1d20=5]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 24."12 [1d20=18]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 12."12 [1d20=6]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 13."12 [1d20=7]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 29."12 [1d20=20]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 28."12 [1d20=19]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 25."12 [1d20=16]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 13."12 [1d20=4]
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[18:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 30."12 [10d6=1, 1, 6, 1, 6, 2, 2, 5, 2, 4]
[18:07] <Kotono> The burst of holy power ravages all the devils there save one - Conventa does not even look touched by it! However, one of the four Orthons has his eyes covered with white fluid, blinded temporarily by the smite! The other three don't relent, however, firing on Latha!
[18:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 11."12 [1d20=4]
[18:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 23."12 [1d20=16]
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 20."12 [1d20=13]
[18:07] <Kotono> roll 4d6
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d6 and gets 10."12 [4d6=1, 1, 2, 6]
[18:08] <Kotono> Latha is hit again. The hellfire has burnt her clothing and flesh, yet she still stands. Even in battle her nobility shines forth, only making her wounds look like marks of honor. OOC - Erinyes.
[18:08] <Kotono> The last Erinyes snarls and concentrates!
[18:08] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[18:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 36."12 [1d20=19]
[18:08] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
[18:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 15."12 [1d20=12]
[18:08] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[18:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 28."12 [5d8=7, 6, 6, 6, 3]
[18:10] <Kotono> The holy smite ravages Donald, knocking him down! The Hammer of the Shard slips from his grasp, plummeting to the ground! He stays in the air, half falling and very very dying! OOC - Alicia, Seira and Antenora are up.
[18:11] * Seira alters her trajectory, aiming the lance at Conventa even as it extends to its maximum length. But then, as Donald is striken down, she flies up to him, calling upon the strongest spell of healing available to her. The lance shifts to her needs, halving in size, as she holds it warily to turn off any attack from either erinyes or bone devils.
[18:11] <Seira> "I've got Donald covered," she tells the others quietly via Message.
[18:11] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
[18:11] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+11 and gets 21."12 [3d8=2, 7, 1]
[18:12] <Kotono> The healing replenishes some of Donald's energy, a groan coming from his lips as he stirs! OOC - Alicia and Anty.
[18:13] <Alicia> "Keep him safe," Alicia replies back, before nodding to Antenora. "Lets go!" and at that, she angles herself forward and blasts downwards towards Conventa, flying above the reach of the smaller aratons as she lashes her holy sword into the orthon monk with all her power!
[18:13] <Alicia> roll 1d20+30 -9 power attack 2nd level spell channeled
[18:13] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+30 -9 power attack 2nd level spell channeled and gets 50."12 [1d20=20]
[18:13] <Alicia> roll 1d20+30 -9 power attack 2nd level spell channeled crit check~
[18:13] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+30 -9 power attack 2nd level spell channeled crit check~ and gets 34."12 [1d20=4]
[18:13] <Kotono> OOC - Crit.
[18:14] <Alicia> roll 4d6+56+2d6+2d4 glee
[18:14] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 4d6+56+2d6+2d4 glee and gets 80."12 [4d6=6, 4, 4, 1][2d6=1, 5][2d4=1, 2]
[18:15] <Kotono> The massive blow should cleave Conventa in half! However, it digs into his skull and shatters the top! Despite this his focus never once breaks, instead whirling away! Alicia's blade instead scrapes a chunk of flesh down his face, but he's still moving and functioning quite well! At that, Antenora charges with all she has as well!
[18:15] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18 (-3 PA)
[18:15] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+18 (-3 PA) and gets 22."12 [1d20=4]
[18:16] <Alicia> OOC: why no smite?! or furious strike?
[18:16] <Kotono> OOC - It was FSed, where do you think the extra +2 came from.
[18:16] <Alicia> OOC: fair enough, but I'm sad at the lack of smiting
[18:18] <Kotono> Unfortunetly, he's already moving! As his head begins to easily stitch the injury together, like it's more of a distraction than anything else! "You seek to defeat one who has mastered pain and suffering?" he asks, his voice like an agonized scream channeled into steel, "For the Glory of The Nine Hells!" OOC - Donald is up, as are the Aratons.
[18:19] <Seira> "Watch yourself more," Seira cautions Donald, trying not to sound angry or exasperated. "Do you have a potion to heal yourself?"
[18:19] <Kotono> Donald groans, shaking his head, "Thanks, Seira. That was...ugh..." His color is still bad, as he steps just a bit back. His hands dive into his pouch, taking one out. "I did pick up a few," he calls back, drinking.
[18:19] <Kotono> roll 2d8+3
[18:19] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+3 and gets 11."12 [2d8=3, 5]
[18:20] <Seira> "Hmph. The erinyes bitch is mine, so gather your strength for now."
[18:20] <Alicia> "Would that I had time to educate you upon true suffering," Alicia snarls back, looking down at the martial artist baatezu. "You'll have to accept this small token, instead."
[18:20] <Kotono> Meanwhile, the Aratons start to circle around and away, not engaging! OOC: Bone devils.
[18:20] <Kotono> The two bone devils continue brawling in the air with Demedais!
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 15."12 [1d20=1]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 21."12 [1d20=9]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 16."12 [1d20=4]
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 22."12 [1d20=10]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 26."12 [1d20=12]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 30."12 [1d20=18]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 28."12 [1d20=16]
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 25."12 [1d20=13]
[18:21] <Kotono> Yet none of these blows find anything to hit at all, his guard and magical shield entirely too much to penetrate!  OOC - Conventa is up.
[18:21] <Demedais> OOC:
[18:21] <Demedais> OOC: Actually, one connects. AC 30 since I didn't CE.
[18:21] <Kotono> OOC: Oh, thanks.
[18:22] <Kotono> roll 1d4+2
[18:22] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4+2 and gets 3."12 [1d4=1]
[18:22] <Kotono> Yet in that fury, one blow does scrape Demedais, drawing blood! Meanwhile...
[18:23] <Kotono> Conventa rises a little into the air, "Good." Hefocuses on the two, "Then your slaughters will bring even greater glory to Hell!"
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+21 Alicia
[18:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+21 Alicia and gets 35."12 [1d20=14]
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+21 Antenora
[18:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+21 Antenora and gets 35."12 [1d20=14]
[18:23] <Alicia> OOC: AC 24, image AC 14
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+21 Alicia
[18:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+21 Alicia and gets 36."12 [1d20=15]
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 Antenora
[18:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 Antenora and gets 21."12 [1d20=5]
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11 Alicia
[18:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 Alicia and gets 12."12 [1d20=1]
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 1d5
[18:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d5 and gets 2."12 [1d5=2]
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 1d4
[18:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d4 and gets 4."12 [1d4=4]
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 3d6+8
[18:24] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d6+8 and gets 20."12 [3d6=5, 5, 2]
[18:25] <Kotono> The flurry of blows is like a rain of torment! Two of Alicia's images are wiped out, while Antenora gets a kick to the ribs! He wades into the combat with a grin, fighting with devilish joy! OOC - Deme.
[18:27] * Demedais looks upward in obvious frustration, however slight. "I can't say you two are worth this. He... ai. Oh, hell, Seira's there, let her cover him as he recovers." With that, he re-dedicates himself to dissecting the bone devils as brutally as possible!
[18:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+15 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA)
[18:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+15 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA) and gets 21."12 [1d20=6]
[18:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+15 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA)
[18:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+15 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA) and gets 18."12 [1d20=3]
[18:28] <Demedais> roll 1d20+10 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA)
[18:28] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+10 (+1 Haste -1 CE -1 PA) and gets 20."12 [1d20=10]
[18:29] <Kotono> Despite his entanglement, Demedais can't land a blow on any of the devils this time! Instead, the battle rages on! OOC - Orthons.
[18:30] <Kotono> There are a total of 5 Orthons that can fire this round and none are harrassed for the first time! They seem to hesitate a moment, before turning and firing at one at Latha!
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 27."12 [1d20=20]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 crit?
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 crit? and gets 20."12 [1d20=13]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 16."12 [1d20=9]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 21."12 [1d20=14]
[18:30] <Kotono> roll 6d6
[18:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 6d6 and gets 17."12 [6d6=4, 1, 6, 1, 4, 1]
[18:31] <Kotono> Latha is given several more burns for her trouble, including one poking out of the small of her back! OOC - Round 5. Once again Latha starts off.
[18:32] <Seira> "Heal, we'll do alright," Seira tells Latha, focusing on the erinyes herself.
[18:34] <Kotono> With this chance, Latha vanishes from sight! All four Orthons are coherent to fire now, and they do so! Two at Alicia and two at Antenora!
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d3
[18:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d3 and gets 2."12 [1d3=2]
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d2
[18:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d2 and gets 1."12 [1d2=1]
[18:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 12."12 [1d20=5]
[18:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 8."12 [1d20=1]
[18:35] <Alicia> OOC: touch AC 14, so 1 hit.
[18:35] <Kotono> OOC: Oh.
[18:35] <Kotono> OOC: Thanks.
[18:35] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[18:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 7."12 [2d6=3, 4]
[18:36] <Kotono> Only Alicia is hit, one of her images dying and Alicia herself taking hellfire in the side! However, the battle rages on, including one last Erinyes...
[18:36] <Kotono> The Erinyes looks on at Seira and Donald with pure hatred, before...
[18:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[18:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 37."12 [1d20=20]
[18:37] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[18:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 5d8 and gets 19."12 [5d8=3, 6, 4, 2, 4]
[18:37] <Kotono> OOC - Will saves, you two.
[18:37] <Seira> roll 1d20+18
[18:37] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+18 and gets 19."12 [1d20=1]
[18:37] <Kotono> roll 1d20+3
[18:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+3 and gets 23."12 [1d20=20]
[18:38] <Kotono> The greasy black miasma damages both, but downs neither Seira or Donald, even if it leaves them injures! OOC - The three girls are up.
[18:38] * Seira scowls at the last erinyes, her lance lashing out violently to blot the devil out of existence!
[18:38] <Seira> roll 1d20+16
[18:38] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+16 and gets 30."12 [1d20=14]
[18:38] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[18:39] <Seira> roll 3d6+15 die?
[18:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15 die? and gets 27."12 [3d6=3, 4, 5]
[18:39] <Kotono> OOC: It lives on.
[18:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 creep
[18:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 creep and gets 17."12 [1d20=6]
[18:40] <Kotono> The Erinyes is stabbed but survives, blood coming from it's wounds! Even as iot's clothes are drenched it clings to it's blasmpheous existance! OOC - Alicia and Anty.
[18:41] * Alicia floats up a little bit to keep her height advantage over Conventa as she channels all her arcane fury into killing him, ripping her flaming sword through the maggot-infested cracks in his armour and stabbing the holy end into his face!
[18:41] <Alicia> OOC: raging, wraithstrike, channelling 1 3rd and 1 2nd level spells
[18:41] <Alicia> OOC: also fighting defensively
[18:42] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[18:42] <Alicia> roll 1d20+17 fire
[18:42] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+17 fire and gets 34."12 [1d20=17]
[18:42] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16 holy
[18:42] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+16 holy and gets 21."12 [1d20=5]
[18:42] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 fire smite
[18:42] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 fire smite and gets 37."12 [1d20=19]
[18:43] <Alicia> roll 1d20+18 fire smite crit
[18:43] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+18 fire smite crit and gets 31."12 [1d20=13]
[18:43] <Alicia> roll 1d20+11 holy
[18:43] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+11 holy and gets 16."12 [1d20=5]
[18:43] <Alicia> OOC: all melee touch
[18:43] <Kotono> OOC: All hit. Three hits and a crit, owwie nova.
[18:43] <Alicia> OOC: roll each seperately, yeah?
[18:43] <Kotono> OOC: Please.
[18:44] <Alicia> roll 2d6+11+1d6+5d4 fire
[18:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+11+1d6+5d4 fire and gets 34."12 [2d6=6, 6][1d6=2][5d4=2, 3, 2, 1, 1]
[18:44] <Alicia> roll 4d6+26+1d6+5d4 fire smite crit
[18:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 4d6+26+1d6+5d4 fire smite crit and gets 57."12 [4d6=6, 1, 6, 4][1d6=2][5d4=3, 2, 1, 2, 4]
[18:44] <Alicia> roll 2d6+10+2d6+5d4 holy
[18:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+10+2d6+5d4 holy and gets 36."12 [2d6=4, 2][2d6=5, 2][5d4=2, 3, 3, 3, 2]
[18:44] <Alicia> roll 2d6+10+2d6+5d4 holy
[18:44] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+10+2d6+5d4 holy and gets 34."12 [2d6=3, 1][2d6=6, 3][5d4=2, 3, 1, 4, 1]
[18:49] <Alicia> OOC: DC 21 frightful presence if any mooks within 30 feet
[18:50] <Kotono> The massive flurry of blows is too much for the devil to take! He rocks back, head bowed as his body is torn apart! He's dazed, stunned! At this, Antenora raises her spear up and..."Die!" she calls, as it plunges down! The Black Horn spear goes straight through his exposed brain, causing the devil's body to quiver! It throbs like a boil on the verge of explosion and then...it does! Maggots gush out in a cloud fourty feet wide and twenty high,
[18:50] <Kotono> fourty feet wide and twenty high, as the body of Conventa crumbles into black ichor! A pendant falls to the ground, as does his belt, a wrapped scroll and a single vial. OOC - Ref saves, Antenora and Alicia.
[18:50] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12
[18:50] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+12 and gets 26."12 [1d20=14]
[18:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
[18:50] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+11 and gets 13."12 [1d20=2]
[18:51] <Kotono> roll 3d6
[18:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d6 and gets 13."12 [3d6=1, 6, 6]
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d10
[18:52] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d10 and gets 3."12 [1d10=3]
[18:52] <Kotono> Antenora stumbles back from this, bitten and paled! However, she lives for now! OOC - Frightful checks now, yeah.
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 ORthons first
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 ORthons first
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 ORthons first and gets 17."12 [1d20=8]
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 ORthons first and gets 14."12 [1d20=5]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 ORthons first
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 ORthons first and gets 25."12 [1d20=16]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 ORthons first
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 ORthons first and gets 14."12 [1d20=5]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 26."12 [1d20=20]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 23."12 [1d20=17]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 9."12 [1d20=3]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 11."12 [1d20=5]
[18:54] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) = Erinyes(21) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14) = Araton > Bone Devils(13) >  Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[18:54] <Kotono> OOC: Donald and the Araton are up.
[18:54] * Demedais spots this out of the corner of his eye as he spars. "Yeah, uh. No surprise there, I'm afraid."
[18:54] <Kotono> Donald draws his bastard sword, bloodied but not down, "Just die already," heg rowls!
[18:54] <Seira> "Want to flank that flying loser with me?" Seira offers to Donald.
[18:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18
[18:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+18 and gets 30."12 [1d20=12]
[18:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 and gets 30."12 [1d20=17]
[18:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 crit check
[18:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+13 crit check and gets 31."12 [1d20=18]
[18:55] <Kotono> roll 3d10+26
[18:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d10+26 and gets 41."12 [3d10=2, 10, 3]
[18:56] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14) = Araton > Bone Devils(13) >  Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[18:57] <Kotono> The last Erinyes is severed apart, dying and it's bow falling to the ground! The Araton seem to loose heart at that, breaking apart and fleeing into the desert! The bone devils look back in shock, but don't pause their melee with Demedais!
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 26."12 [1d20=14]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 ooops, mixed up the order
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 ooops, mixed up the order and gets 17."12 [1d20=3]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 27."12 [1d20=15]
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 22."12 [1d20=10]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 17."12 [1d20=3]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 16."12 [1d20=4]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 21."12 [1d20=9]
[18:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[18:57] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 16."12 [1d20=4]
[18:57] <Kotono> But none of these blows score hits at all, the Fifth Resort and Deme's royal armor doing more than enough to end any threats of wounds! OOC - Deme.
[18:58] <Demedais> "Meanwhile, Alicia gets all the fun. Probably better for her to handle such threats, though!" Demedais says merrily, laying into the bone devils again.
[18:58] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste)
[18:58] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) and gets 31."12 [1d20=15]
[18:58] <Kotono> OOC - HIt.
[18:58] <Demedais> roll 3d6+8+2d6
[18:58] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+8+2d6 and gets 29."12 [3d6=6, 1, 3][2d6=6, 5]
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC - Attack 2.
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) kay
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) kay and gets 36."12 [1d20=20]
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) crit?!
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) crit?! and gets 22."12 [1d20=6]
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC - Normal hit.
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 3d6+8+2d6 whack
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+8+2d6 whack and gets 24."12 [3d6=3, 5, 5][2d6=1, 2]
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC - Cleave!
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) CLEAVE!
[18:59] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+16 (1 CE, haste) CLEAVE! and gets 19."12 [1d20=3]
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC: Last hit.
[19:00] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11 (1 CE, haste) lol cleave
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 (1 CE, haste) lol cleave and gets 12."12 [1d20=1]
[19:00] <Kotono> In this epi struggle, Demedais at last finishes one of the bone devils off! IT crumbles into foul ivory before fading, slain! OOC - Orthons are up.
[19:00] <Seira> "So, who do we want to keep around for questioning?" Seira asks the others via Message. "The maggot devils are disgusting, so how about that last bone devil?"
[19:01] <Kotono> A bevy of hellfire is shot! Two bolts at Demedais, one at Donald, and two at where Seira might be!
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Deme
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Deme and gets 18."12 [1d20=11]
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Deme
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Deme and gets 22."12 [1d20=15]
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 4d6
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d6 and gets 10."12 [4d6=3, 4, 1, 2]
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 16."12 [1d20=9]
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 7."12 [2d6=1, 6]
[19:02] <Demedais> "You guys wipe out the Orthons, I'll knock this guy unconscious, then?" Demedais proposes.
[19:02] <Seira> "Do it. And Donald, withdraw somewhere Latha can heal you. Up is good."
[19:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 seeing if they even hit Seira's touch AC before I roll concealment
[19:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 seeing if they even hit Seira's touch AC before I roll concealment and gets 18."12 [1d20=11]
[19:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 seeing if they even hit Seira's touch AC before I roll concealment
[19:02] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 seeing if they even hit Seira's touch AC before I roll concealment and gets 26."12 [1d20=19]
[19:02] <Kotono> OOC - Touch AC, Seira?
[19:03] <Seira> OOC: 19
[19:03] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[19:03] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 71."12 [1d100=71]
[19:03] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:03] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 4."12 [2d6=2, 2]
[19:04] <Kotono> Bolts fly! All three are hit and burnt, but none are finished off! OOC - Round 6. Latha's up.
[19:04] <Alicia> Alicia and Hell Striker have reached a state of sublime one-ness at the slaughter of the baatezu leader, and are now far too wrapped up with the prospect of slaying yet more of the fiends to care about which the others feel like capturing.
[19:04] <Kotono> "We're a bit busy over here," Antenora replies, as meanwhile Latha...
[19:04] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5
[19:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5 and gets 11."12 [1d8=6]
[19:05] <Kotono> The second group of Orthons is shaken! They begin to withdraw, loosing shots off at Alicia and Antenora all the while!
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Alicia
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Alicia and gets 12."12 [1d20=7]
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Alicia
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Alicia and gets 23."12 [1d20=18]
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Antenora
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Antenora and gets 18."12 [1d20=11]
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Anty
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 Anty and gets 10."12 [1d20=5]
[19:06] <Alicia> OOC: 1 image left
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 7."12 [2d6=2, 5]
[19:06] <Kotono> roll 1d2
[19:06] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d2 and gets 2."12 [1d2=2]
[19:07] <Kotono> The battle sees Alicia's last image fade and Antenora burnt once more across the shoulder! Despite this the four Orthons fall back and to the sides, retreating with the Araton! OOC - Thre egilrs are up.
[19:07] <Seira> "Hey, hey, hey!" Seira calls down, invisible though she might be, before plunging down at one of the insolent orthons below. A wounded one, to feel better as she finishes it off, preferably. "Who the hell do you think you are, you damn small fry?!"
[19:07] <Seira> roll 1d20+21 CHARGE
[19:07] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+21 CHARGE and gets 36."12 [1d20=15]
[19:07] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6 DIE
[19:07] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 DIE and gets 37."12 [3d6=6, 5, 4][4d6=4, 1, 1, 1]
[19:08] <Kotono> To this charge a fifth Orthon is impaled and slain, body nothing but a lump of rotten black steel now! OOC - Other two girls.
[19:08] <Alicia> "Run cowards!" Alicia bellows as she hurtles forward, slashing viciously into one of the orthons at the flank of the retreating group. "You cannot escape my wrath!"
[19:09] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -2 power attack, 1st level arcane channel
[19:09] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 -2 power attack, 1st level arcane channel and gets 16."12 [1d20=1]
[19:10] <Kotono> Alicia's charge is deflected downward, just missing the Orthon's head! As this happens, Antenora charges as well, trying to finish off one of the fleeing Orthon!
[19:10] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17 (-4 PA, +2 FS, +2 charge)
[19:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 (-4 PA, +2 FS, +2 charge) and gets 36."12 [1d20=19]
[19:10] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17 (-4 PA, +2 FS, +2 charge) crit check of oh fuck
[19:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 (-4 PA, +2 FS, +2 charge) crit check of oh fuck and gets 35."12 [1d20=18]
[19:11] <Kotono> roll 4d8+68+1d6
[19:11] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 4d8+68+1d6 and gets 90."12 [4d8=8, 2, 7, 1][1d6=4]
[19:12] <Kotono> This Orthon's chest is collapsed, the tip of Alicia's spear coming out it's front and having bits of it's black heart clinging to it! With a rip Antenora withdraws her weapon, the Orthon fizzling into foul air as she does! OOC - Donald.
[19:13] <Kotono> Donald flies up a bit more and does the logical thing, drinking another potion.
[19:13] <Kotono> roll 2d8+3
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+3 and gets 14."12 [2d8=6, 5]
[19:13] <Kotono> Meanwhile, the Araton begin to flee! They seem to blend into the sands, already becoming difficult to see them! OOC - Bone devils.
[19:13] <Kotono> The bone devils continue their long combat with Demedais. Well, the survivor does, anyway.
[19:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 25."12 [1d20=11]
[19:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 23."12 [1d20=11]
[19:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 28."12 [1d20=16]
[19:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:14] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 30."12 [1d20=18]
[19:14] <Kotono> OOC - AC?
[19:14] <Demedais> OOC: 31.
[19:14] <Kotono> Despite all they have, Demedais still avoids all the strikes! OOC - Deme.
[19:15] * Demedais grunts. "Okay. Lights out, punk." With that, he quickly amasses holy energy in his blade, relying on Helm and helm to grant him the hits he needs here!
[19:16] <Demedais> roll 1d20+18 (-4 subdual +1 haste +6 smite +2 helm -3 PA) hit 1
[19:16] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+18 (-4 subdual +1 haste +6 smite +2 helm -3 PA) hit 1 and gets 27."12 [1d20=9]
[19:16] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[19:17] <Demedais> roll 3d6+22+2d6
[19:17] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+22+2d6 and gets 38."12 [3d6=2, 5, 2][2d6=5, 2]
[19:17] <Demedais> roll 1d20+18 (-4 subdual +1 haste +6 smite +2 helm -3 PA) hit 2 since that wouldn't be enough
[19:17] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+18 (-4 subdual +1 haste +6 smite +2 helm -3 PA) hit 2 since that wouldn't be enough and gets 27."12 [1d20=9]
[19:17] <Demedais> roll 3d6+22+2d6
[19:17] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 3d6+22+2d6 and gets 40."12 [3d6=1, 6, 4][2d6=4, 3]
[19:17] <Kotono> OOC - Last attack.
[19:18] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7 (-4 subdual +1 haste +2 helm -3 PA) hit 3...?
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+7 (-4 subdual +1 haste +2 helm -3 PA) hit 3...? and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[19:18] <Kotono> Demedais hits the bone devil twice with the flato fo his blade, knocking it around severly! Despite smashing it up it's still concious and functioning! Meanwhile, the Orthons below...
[19:18] <Kotono> There are five that can fire! They turn as one towards the one called Seira and her allegeded position, opening up fire!
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 19."12 [1d20=12]
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 14."12 [1d20=7]
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 13."12 [1d20=6]
[19:18] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[19:18] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 32."12 [1d100=32]
[19:19] <Kotono> But none of them hit her, aiming at the dark not doing much good! OOC - LAtha's up.
[19:19] <Seira> OOC: AC actually 17 due to charging now
[19:19] <Kotono> OOC - STrike then, I have another d100 to roll, thanks.
[19:19] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[19:19] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 51."12 [1d100=51]
[19:19] <Kotono> roll 2d5
[19:19] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d5 and gets 7."12 [2d5=3, 4]
[19:19] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:19] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 7."12 [2d6=6, 1]
[19:20] <Seira> roll 1d20+21 yay!
[19:20] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+21 yay! and gets 38."12 [1d20=17]
[19:20] * Seira is never one to miss an opportunity, returning the favor readily!
[19:20] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d6
[19:20] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d6 and gets 41."12 [3d6=6, 6, 3][4d6=2, 2, 3, 4]
[19:20] <Kotono> As her arm is burnt with hellfire, Seira manages to impale another Orthon! This seriously hurts one, ripping it's plated body up! OOC - Latha is up now.
[19:21] <Kotono> Going into the sky, Latha looks on at a cluster of two Orthon. "Begone," she says in a single word, reappearing once more!
[19:21] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 22."12 [1d20=10]
[19:21] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[19:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 32."12 [10d6=2, 3, 1, 1, 6, 5, 1, 6, 5, 2]
[19:21] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 21."12 [1d20=12]
[19:21] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:21] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 10."12 [1d20=1]
[19:23] <Kotono> To that one Orthon is rocked and another is finished, bursting into maggots! Meanwhile, the second group of Orthons continues it's fighting retreat, two hellfire bolts at Alicia and one at Antenora!
[19:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[19:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 10."12 [1d20=3]
[19:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Alicia
[19:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Alicia and gets 15."12 [1d20=8]
[19:23] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:23] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 10."12 [2d6=4, 6]
[19:23] <Alicia> OOC: AoOs?
[19:23] <Alicia> OOC: or at least for me, since Anty killed the one next to her
[19:24] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[19:24] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15
[19:24] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 and gets 24."12 [1d20=9]
[19:24] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[19:24] <Alicia> roll 2d6+14+2d6+1d4
[19:24] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+14+2d6+1d4 and gets 32."12 [2d6=1, 4][2d6=5, 5][1d4=3]
[19:25] <Kotono> For this, Alicia takes the chance and stabs the Orthon! Even though it's leg is torn up, it lives on! Meanwhile, the last bolt flies at Antenora!
[19:25] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 6."12 [2d6=5, 1]
[19:25] <Kotono> OOC - STrike, wrong dice.
[19:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 10."12 [1d20=3]
[19:25] <Kotono> But this bolt misses entirely! OOC - Three girls are up.
[19:25] * Seira strikes at the devil she had just wounded, testing the waters. It would be ideal if it expired, freeing her to kill one of its friends! And it being the mop up stage, she decides to go all out and channel her most powerful spell into her weapon!
[19:25] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 (4th lvl channel)
[19:25] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+23 (4th lvl channel) and gets 28."12 [1d20=5]
[19:25] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[19:25] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d4+4d6
[19:25] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d4+4d6 and gets 60."12 [3d6=3, 6, 6][4d4=1, 4, 1, 3][4d6=6, 5, 5, 5]
[19:26] <Seira> OOC: Next devil?
[19:26] <Kotono> OOC: Yeah.
[19:26] <Seira> roll 1d20+18
[19:26] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+18 and gets 37."12 [1d20=19]
[19:26] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d4+4d6 you tease me so, bot
[19:26] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d4+4d6 you tease me so, bot and gets 47."12 [3d6=5, 2, 2][4d4=1, 3, 3, 3][4d6=3, 6, 2, 2]
[19:27] <Seira> With that over, Seira maneuvers a bit closer to the remaining orthons!
[19:27] <Kotono> With twin tears, Seira finishes off two more Orthons! Only two remain, both of them fresh! OOC - Alicia and Antenora.
[19:27] * Alicia continues her relentless pursuit, ending up between the one she just hit and another one as she stabs downwards into her previous target, intending to be close enough to threaten the other.
[19:27] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -2 power attack, 1st level arcane channel
[19:27] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+15 -2 power attack, 1st level arcane channel and gets 32."12 [1d20=17]
[19:27] <Kotono> Antenora doesn't even stop at all, pursuing and charging the third, going after tone one Alicia does not attack!
[19:27] <Alicia> roll 2d6+14+2d6+1d4
[19:27] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+14+2d6+1d4 and gets 32."12 [2d6=5, 5][2d6=4, 2][1d4=2]
[19:27] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-5 PA)
[19:27] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 (-5 PA) and gets 28."12 [1d20=12]
[19:28] <Kotono> roll 2d8+36+1d6
[19:28] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+36+1d6 and gets 48."12 [2d8=1, 7][1d6=4]
[19:29] <Kotono> Both Orthons get critical wounds, ravaged and with a torn arm and chest, respectively, but living! They look on in greater pain than usual, but do not relent! Meanwhile, Donald defends himself. OOC - Bone devil.
[19:29] <Kotono> The bone devil, even rocked, continues to savagely brawl with Demedais!
[19:29] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[19:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+14 and gets 26."12 [1d20=12]
[19:29] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1
[19:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+1 and gets 9."12 [1d20=8]
[19:30] <Kotono> OOC - Missed a bunch, but an 8 misses anyway.
[19:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 18."12 [1d20=6]
[19:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 32."12 [1d20=20]
[19:30] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12 crit?
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 crit? and gets 29."12 [1d20=17]
[19:30] <Kotono> OOC - Fort save, Deme.
[19:30] <Kotono> roll 3d4+2
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 3d4+2 and gets 11."12 [3d4=1, 4, 4]
[19:30] <Demedais> roll 1d20+21 shield bonus for the hell of it
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+21 shield bonus for the hell of it and gets 33."12 [1d20=12]
[19:31] <Kotono> Despite the tail piercing his flesh, Demedais resists the burning in his veins! He can feel the poison trying to infect him like a black cloud, but his body is too strong! OOC - Deme.
[19:32] <Demedais> "Hey, you improved!" Demedais practically chirps. "Far too late, but!" The blade flashes out thrice more, aiming to knock this thing out for the count.
[19:32] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (-4 subdual)
[19:33] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (-4 subdual) and gets 21."12 [1d20=8]
[19:33] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (-4 subdual)
[19:33] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (-4 subdual) and gets 32."12 [1d20=19]
[19:33] <Demedais> roll 1d20+13 (-4 subdual) crit check
[19:33] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+13 (-4 subdual) crit check and gets 31."12 [1d20=18]
[19:33] <Kotono> OOC - Crit.
[19:33] <Demedais> roll 6d6+16+2d6
[19:33] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 6d6+16+2d6 and gets 38."12 [6d6=3, 3, 2, 2, 4, 5][2d6=1, 2]
[19:34] <Kotono> With that heavy swing, the bone devil collapses under Deme's strike! It's unmoving, hovering in the air! OOC - Orthons.
[19:34] <Kotono> Only two Orthons remain! They take aim at Seira, backing up and firing!
[19:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[19:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 29."12 [1d20=12]
[19:34] <Kotono> OOC - Ooops. 19.
[19:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[19:34] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[19:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 98."12 [1d100=98]
[19:34] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:34] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 10."12 [2d6=5, 5]
[19:35] <Seira> roll 1d20+23
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+23 and gets 28."12 [1d20=5]
[19:35] * Seira must kill all the devils!
[19:35] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+4d4+4d6
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+4d4+4d6 and gets 50."12 [3d6=1, 1, 3][4d4=3, 3, 4, 4][4d6=5, 4, 6, 1]
[19:36] <Kotono> Seira tears into the ninth Orthon, dealing grevious damage to it's intestines! OOC - Latha.
[19:36] <Kotono> Latha continues to fly along, throwing a smite at the two Orthon that resist Seira!
[19:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 25."12 [1d20=13]
[19:36] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 44."12 [10d6=3, 4, 6, 6, 4, 6, 3, 3, 3, 6]
[19:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 23."12 [1d20=14]
[19:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 18."12 [1d20=9]
[19:37] <Kotono> One is brought ot death's door by this holy light, the other dazzled, beaten and blinded! Meanwhile, the three Orthons continue to fall back! The two threatened do not fire, but the last fires a bolt at Alicia!
[19:37] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 26."12 [1d20=19]
[19:37] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:37] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 6."12 [2d6=2, 4]
[19:38] <Kotono> Another hit of hellfire, weakening her further, but not fatal! OOC - You three are up.
[19:38] <Seira> The one brought to death's door clearly expects another push, and Seira is all too happy to provide it!
[19:38] <Seira> roll 1d20+22 (sleet storm channel)
[19:38] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+22 (sleet storm channel) and gets 37."12 [1d20=15]
[19:38] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+3d4+4d6
[19:38] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+3d4+4d6 and gets 50."12 [3d6=3, 3, 6][3d4=4, 2, 3][4d6=1, 6, 2, 5]
[19:39] * Seira then happily turns her attention on the remaining fiend!
[19:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+17
[19:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+17 and gets 22."12 [1d20=5]
[19:39] <Seira> roll 3d6+15+3d4+4d6
[19:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d6+15+3d4+4d6 and gets 48."12 [3d6=1, 2, 5][3d4=2, 1, 4][4d6=6, 5, 3, 4]
[19:40] <Kotono> Using her lance to it's fullest, Seira finishes off the last two Orthon of that group! The threat of hellfire is finally brought to an end!
[19:40] * Alicia ignores the pain as fury courses through her, flying forward now to hopefully finish off the one she's been picking on so far while remaining able to threaten the other one.
[19:40] <Alicia> roll 1d20+17
[19:40] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+17 and gets 21."12 [1d20=4]
[19:40] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Antenora follows her prey, charging once more without stopping!
[19:40] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-5 PA)
[19:40] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 (-5 PA) and gets 18."12 [1d20=2]
[19:41] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14) = Araton  >  Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[19:41] <Kotono> Both Antenora and Alicia are unable to finish off the two, the running fight continuing on! OOC - Deme.
[19:41] * Kotono changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14)  >  Demedais(7) > Orthons(6)'
[19:42] <Seira> "Think you could smack the devil one more time to make sure it won't wake up, or heal Donald?" Seira asks of Demedais.
[19:42] <Kotono> OOC - Donald, excuse me.
[19:42] <Kotono> Donald continues to defend himself, wincing. OOC - Deme.
[19:43] * Demedais (Taishyr@58.194.238.102) Quit (Connection reset by peer)
[19:43] * Seira changes topic to 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14)  >  Demedais(7)'
[19:46] * Xellos (~OlorinThe@d12-135.rb.gh.centurytel.net) has joined #dunes
[19:46] <Kotono> Demedais flies up, going to heal Donald. Meanwhile, Latha turns and flies over, before unloosing a Holy Smite on the three fleeing Orthons!
[19:46] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 13."12 [1d20=1]
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[19:46] <Kotono> However, the divine magic fizzles out, the spell resisted! The pattern of the last round continues, mobile fleeing while one Orthon fires at Antenora!
[19:46] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 8."12 [1d20=1]
[19:47] <Kotono> But this fails completely as well! OOC - Three girls are up.
[19:47] * Olorin (~OlorinThe@d12-135.rb.gh.centurytel.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[19:47] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Taishyr
[19:47] * Alicia is as constant as the northern star!
[19:47] * Taishyr is now known as Demedais
[19:47] <Alicia> roll 1d20+19 (forgot my raged strength earlier, targetting same as before)
[19:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+19 (forgot my raged strength earlier, targetting same as before) and gets 23."12 [1d20=4]
[19:48] <Kotono> Antenora continues her charge as well!
[19:48] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-5 PA)
[19:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 (-5 PA) and gets 27."12 [1d20=11]
[19:48] <Kotono> roll 2d8+38+1d6
[19:48] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d8+38+1d6 and gets 49."12 [2d8=4, 4][1d6=3]
[19:49] <Kotono> While Alicia is rejected, Antnora impales and finishes her Orthon off in the dreary night! Once again, Donald continues to defend himself! OOC - Deme.
[19:49] * Seira decides to give chase, drawing a bow to shoot the remaining devil!
[19:49] <Seira> roll 1d20+5 (6pa)
[19:49] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+5 (6pa) and gets 16."12 [1d20=11]
[19:50] <Seira> OOC: Actually 18 with invis, if it matters
[19:50] <Kotono> Seira fires long range, but her arrow misses by a foot or so, hitting the dark sands! OOC - Now Deme, excuse me.
[19:51] * Demedais simply keeps watch over the desert in case of another ambush, letting Alicia and Antenora continue pursuit.
[19:52] <Kotono> OOC - Spot check, Deme.
[19:52] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11
[19:52] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 and gets 26."12 [1d20=15]
[19:52] <Kotono> Latha continues to throw smites at the two survivors!
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 and gets 21."12 [1d20=9]
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 10d6 and gets 33."12 [10d6=1, 4, 5, 2, 3, 6, 1, 4, 2, 5]
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 11."12 [1d20=2]
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+9 and gets 24."12 [1d20=15]
[19:53] <Demedais> "I see nothing, thankfully. Let's wrap this up as quickly as possible and get back to safe ground. We can't risk this for too long."
[19:53] <Kotono> One goes down, only the one in the rear remaining! It takes this chance to fire one more bolt at Alicia!
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 13."12 [1d20=6]
[19:53] <Kotono> OOC - AC?
[19:54] <Alicia> OOC: 12 thanks to rage
[19:54] <Kotono> roll 2d6
[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6 and gets 10."12 [2d6=6, 4]
[19:54] <Alicia> OOC: don't I threaten it for an AoO? Or did Anty kill the one I was threatening?
[19:54] <Kotono> OOC - Yeah. It was two being attacekd and the third safe one firing. I twa already out of AoO range.
[19:54] <Alicia> OOC: Okay
[19:55] <Kotono> A bolt of hellfire scorches Alicia's hand, but she keeps up! OOC - Three girls are up.
[19:55] <Alicia> Somewhat frustrated by the orthon's continued survival, Alicia casts a spell she ordinarily wouldn't use on such fodder, and then recklessly charges it to carve her etherial blade through its neck!
[19:55] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 -9 power attack wraithstrike
[19:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 -9 power attack wraithstrike and gets 16."12 [1d20=6]
[19:55] * Seira decides to store away her weapons, becoming visible as she looks around with a magical sight!
[19:55] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[19:55] <Alicia> roll 2d6+28+2d6
[19:55] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 2d6+28+2d6 and gets 42."12 [2d6=1, 5][2d6=4, 4]
[19:56] <Kotono> With a final charge forward, Alicia slices the head off the last Orthon! It's body collapses like shattered black crystal, ruined! OOC - Congratulations. Free actions.
[19:56] * Demedais looks to Latha. "Before Seira picks something evil up again, mind telling us what items radiate evil, if any?"
[19:57] * Seira gestures at Demedais rudely, her images following suit.
[19:57] * Alicia breathes deeply as the fervour of battle leaves her, turning to slowly fly back towards the others. "Everyone okay? Lets clean up and get moving. We don't want to be caught by another patrol, now."
[19:58] <Kotono> Antenora flies along with Alicia, body sagging. "That was exhausting. I do think I hate hellfire now."
[19:58] <Seira> roll 2d8+10 self
[19:58] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 2d8+10 self and gets 14."12 [2d8=1, 3]
[19:58] <Kotono> Donald descends to the ground, tiredely sitting a moment. The fake camp is totally destroyed, ruined in the battle. The moon hangs in the desert sky, the stars alight.
[19:58] <Alicia> "If every battle ahead is like this one, we're in for an ordeal," Alicia agrees.
[19:58] * Seira walks over to the hammer, picking it up first.
[19:58] <Kotono> Latha returns, looking the items over. "The crossbows radiate evil," she says, "Thet aint of hellfire clings them like a sickness."
[19:59] <Demedais> "Only with Pollyanna, Seira." Demedais says blithely. "What Alicia says. Let's do this as quickly as we can. Antenora, I saw the maggots hit you - do you want someone to look you over, just in case?"
[19:59] <Seira> "And right after saying 'only with Pollyanna'," Seira mutters to that.
[20:00] <Alicia> Hearing Latha's comment, Alicia stops and flies back to the last fallen orthon, casting detect magic to look for anything of value even as she sunders the crossbow, proceeding to do the same to the trail of corpses leading away from the ambush site.
[20:00] <Kotono> Antenora starts to shake her head, but shivers violently. "I don't feel well," she admits. "I..I think I need that help."
[20:00] * Demedais looks to Seira. "You misconstrue my words. I'd be wounded, but..." A nod to Antenora, as he comes over and tries remove disease!
[20:01] <Kotono> "But we have victory!" Latha declares, "We have dealt the devils a grevious, resounding blow this night!"
[20:01] <Seira> "Pretty much," Seira agrees. "Latha, think you could destroy the crossbows if they're too vile to touch?"
[20:02] <Kotono> OOC: What's your paladin level, Deme?
[20:02] <Demedais> OOC: 6.
[20:02] <Kotono> OOC: Caster level check, use your paladins levels for your caster level.
[20:03] <Demedais> "And everyone survived." Demedais nods as he prays for the spell. "Helm, eternally observant, cleanse Antenora of the vile illness in her..."
[20:03] <Demedais> roll 1d20+6 ahahaha this may be a bust
[20:03] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+6 ahahaha this may be a bust and gets 17."12 [1d20=11]
[20:03] <Kotono> Antenora's shivering ceases. "Thank you," she adds after.
[20:03] * Alicia scavenges anything magical she comes across, and thoroughly sunders all of the crossbows, giving Antenora a worried look as she passes but content that Demedais has the situation in hand.
[20:03] <Kotono> "I will with joy," Latha declares.
[20:04] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[20:04] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 and gets 14."12 [1d20=3]
[20:04] <Demedais> "Thank Helm; I hardly have any talent with illness. Most of my medical ability is in patching wounds." Demedais shrugs.
[20:04] <Seira> "How exactly do they harm the spirit, by the way?" Seira asks Latha, frowning in puzzlement. "I never covered the subject myself."
[20:05] <Kotono> The relevant loot is gathered into a pile and bagged up. "Let's return to our base to recover," Latha advises. "We've won a large victory, it's time to recover and see how the devils react."
[20:05] <Alicia> "Aren't we forgetting someone?" Alicia glances at the subdued Osyluth.
[20:05] <Kotono> "They don't, beyond being tools of evil. However, only Baazetu have the proper focus to use one." As a Holy Smite destroys another cross bow, "They're useless in the hands of any other being."
[20:06] <Kotono> Antenora looks to it, raising her spear, "Why does it linger?" she asks, before..."Ah, I remember now."
[20:06] * Seira nods thoughtfully. "Do you have your own, fiery or holy variant?"
[20:06] * Demedais nods in agreement. "No more fighting today; give us all time to rest, recover, and yes, gather information." Demedais nods, grabbing the subdued bone devil and punching it in the head to keep it subdued. "Get info, end this mess quicker."
[20:07] <Seira> "Speaking of the devil, let's not take it all the way back to your camp. Interrogating it elsewhere would be preferable."
[20:07] <Alicia> "Shouldn't someone heal it so we can question it and then send it back to Baator?" Alicia asks as Demedais' pummels the fiend.
[20:08] <Kotono> "We may be able to do more effective things to it here, actually," Latha eyes it, "We have no qualms about imprisoning captured devils for eternity within jade or amber. As long as it is not concious until we wish to be, I do not think we are in any overt danger."
[20:09] * Demedais rubs his head. "Either we interrogate it now and risk another ambush or interrogate it back near camp. I just followed Seira's request on this; I don't see anything wrong with taking it to the camp since it's surrounded and doesn't know how to get there itself. Let's go, then." Demedais shrugs.
[20:09] <Kotono> A moment to Seira, then, "We can talk of those matters later. Such powers are not common regardless."
[20:10] <Alicia> "Hell Striker's flames burn past the resistance of fiends," Alicia tells Seira, content to follow Latha's lead on this, even if she'd prefer not to drag the large and heavy looking fiend all the way back to their headquarters.
[20:10] * Demedais grabs the bone devil and begins hauling him back to base, then.
[20:11] <Seira> "As long as they can't scry on it within your camp, I suppose."
[20:11] <Demedais> "How would they know it's alive?" Demedais shrugs.
[20:12] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[20:12] * Demedais is now known as Taitoro
[20:22] * Sierra_ShinDeaderVampy (~Melanchth@pool-71-163-222-68.washdc.east.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout)
[20:37] <Kotono> ---
[20:40] <Kotono> The party went back and did the logical thing - rest. After that and amid a sunny, warm tent, Seira does her work. She attempts to read the scroll...but as she does, she makes a fatal mistake. Too late does she notice the runes on the very top of it, her mind shuddering!  Snap, crackle, pop. Right is left. Up is down. Sane is insane. Seira's mind becomes a hall of mirrors!
[20:41] <Seira> roll 1d100
[20:41] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 and gets 39."12 [1d100=39]
[20:42] * Seira babbles, luckily unable to realize her shameful behavior in her state.
[20:43] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[20:44] <Kotono> As Seira babbles in her own world, Alicia happens to enter.
[20:44] <Seira> roll 1d100 round 2~
[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 round 2~ and gets 15."12 [1d100=15]
[20:44] <Alicia> "Did you find out what that scroll did Sei... ra?" Alicia trails off a bit at the sound of the babbling.
[20:45] * Seira blinks rapidly, before looking at Alicia. "The scroll is evil! Trapped and evil, even!" she says hurriedly, disposing over her weapons while she still can! "Dispel it, quickly!"
[20:46] * Alicia doesn't need to be told twice, hurriedly casting dispel magic upon the unsettled human/elf/dragon.
[20:46] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10
[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 and gets 30."12 [1d20=20]
[20:47] <Kotono> Casting her magic, Alicia dispels whatever magic lingered on the scroll! OOC - Roll again, Seira.
[20:47] <Kotono> OOC - Strike.
[20:48] <Kotono> The haze lifts from Seira's mind! Her senses clear back to normal.
[20:48] * Seira lays back to rest briefly, before approaching the scroll and searching it for the obvious trap on it, Detect Magic active!
[20:49] <Seira> OOC: Taking 10 for 33
[20:49] <Alicia> "Oh, don't normally get such a flawless dispel. Mystra must be pleased with me," Alicia smiles in satisfaction, before looking worriedly at the scroll. "What was that about, anyway?"
[20:50] <Seira> "Maybe Mystra likes me, too?" Seira muses, examining the magics around the scroll. "An evil spell that attacks the mind. A surprising amount of them target me, jealous of my stunning brilliance!"
[20:50] <Alicia> "How diabolical of them..." Alicia eyes the scroll dubiously.
[20:51] * Seira nods. "Think you could take out the trap with another dispel or two? It might be the safer route than tinkering with it."
[20:51] * Seira moves out of the area beforehand, naturally, collecting her weapons.
[20:52] <Alicia> "Certainly," Alicia obligingly casts another dispel, this time on the scroll.
[20:52] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10
[20:52] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+10 and gets 22."12 [1d20=12]
[20:52] <Kotono> The magic of the scroll buckles before it fizzles away safely.
[20:53] * Seira eyes it warily, before heading to try and read it once more.
[20:54] <Kotono> The scroll reads the following in Infernal: Conventa, take a legion of your Orthon and Erinyes support. Eliminate high ranking angels with preference, otherwise, inflict as much damage as possible. For the glory of Hell and Stygia!" It is then signed, "Agares."
[20:55] * Seira helpfully translates for Alicia's benefit!
[20:58] * Alicia flinches. "Agares..." she repeats in vague horror. "I fought him in Stygia... I did not do well. At all."
[20:58] <Seira> "Retaliating against his flunkies is a proper way of avenging whatever horrors he visited upon you, until we're strong enough to kill him for good!"
[20:59] <Alicia> "Just so long as he's not on this side of the portal," Alicia nods slowly. "I don't favour our chances if we were to face him directly."
[21:00] <Seira> "If he is, we'll just all jump him and leave the angels to sort out the fodder?" Seira suggests. "Taking him out would outright break the invasion."
[21:01] * Alicia shakes her head. "Don't underestimate him, Seira. I did that and it cost me my sister," she warns. "He's out of our league, for now."
[21:02] * Seira nods. "Flunkies are fine, too, got'cha."
[21:02] <Alicia> "Lets just focus on closing the portal. Agares can keep, till we're ready."
[21:23] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[21:52] * Kotono is now known as Kowork
[22:14] * Disconnected
Session Close: Sat Feb 23 22:15:00 2008

Session Start: Sun Feb 24 11:01:04 2008
Session Ident: #dunes
[11:01] * Now talking in #dunes
[11:01] * Topic is 'Latha(27) > Orthons(second group) > Alicia(19) = Antenora = Seira > Donald(14)  >  Demedais(7)'
[11:01] * Set by Seira on Sat Feb 23 19:43:28
[11:01] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Ebiris Ebiris
[12:01] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Taishyr
[12:49] * Sierra_Deadish is now known as Sierra_Mikain
[13:34] * Taishyr is now known as Taitoro{drwz}
[16:03] * Sierra_Mikain is now known as Sierra_MirabilisTheatre
[16:55] * Kowork is now known as Kotono
[17:28] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[17:29] <Kotono> ---
[17:33] <Kotono> The sun is creeping into the sky as you return the consecrated lands of the angels. Here there is no morning loginess, instead, the party finds themselves aided and beset on by celestials. Healing touches and restorative spells flood them, banishing away sleepiness and wounds. The Bone Devil is given dozens of horrible, burning looks, but Latha's words keep divine justice at bay. Demedais drags the devil to a solid stone building, heavy doors
[17:34] <Kotono> but Latha's words keep divine justice at bay. Demedais drags the devil to a solid stone building, heavy doors closed behind as it's put in there.  (Your HP recovers to full, more.)
[17:36] <Kotono> Donald hefts the Hammer of the Shard, eyeing the unconcious devil. Demedais retires, whilst Antenora eyes it long, before settling into leaning on the wall, watching.
[17:40] <Alicia> With Hell Striker held loosely in one hand and ready to strike if it does something foolish, Alicia reaches out to rest a hand on the prone devil's head, bestowing just enough healing to wake it up.
[17:40] <Alicia> OOC: lay on hands until it's conscious but nothing more.
[17:41] <Kotono> OOC: How much do you have in pool?
[17:41] <Alicia> OOC: 15
[17:41] * Seira observes the proceedings calmly, coming to lean against a wall by Antenora.
[17:42] <Kotono> The devil stirs as the healing energy passes into it. It's body twists and writhes, seeming to come alive at once. It's eyes open as it takes in everything in an instant, a growl coming as it sees Alicia.
[17:43] <Alicia> "Please, don't do anything foolish," Alicia tells the devil, switching her grip so that her blade is held right before the devil's eyes. "Yet, anyway. You saw what we did to your leader, and you're in no shape to fight."
[17:47] <Kotono> It's voice is like cracking sinews of flesh stretched too far over sizzling coals. "What do you want, mortal? You presume to have the arrogance to command me?"
[17:50] <Alicia> "Yes. I do, actually," Alicia nods. "I'm going to ask you some questions - how you answer will determine what occurs once I have run out of questions." Hell Striker twitches slightly, though Alicia doesn't react, almost as if the blade has a will of its own to sever the fiend's neck.
[17:50] <Alicia> "Answer well, and I will use this holy blade to send you back to Baator. Likely you'll face demotion for your failure, but it is still truly your best option, nonetheless."
[17:51] <Kotono> Donald watches from just behind, breaking into a grin. He doesn't speak, though. Instead, "What do yo uhave that you think can strike fear into me?"
[17:52] <Kotono> OOC - Gah.
[17:53] <Kotono> Donald watches from just behind, breaking into a grin. He doesn't speak, though. Instead, "What do yo uhave that you think can strike fear into me?" It's eyes follow Hell Striker's blade, then up Alicia's arm to her face. "Do you think I'll cower in front of you?" It's voice is laden with contempt.
[17:54] * Alicia smiles thinly. "I'm so glad you asked. Do you see that hammer? Do you recognise it?" she steps aside so the Osyluth has a clear view of Donald. "It *eats* law. If it were to strike the final blow, instead of my blade... well, you wouldn't have to worry about the torments your superiors can dream up. You wouldn't have to worry about anything ever again," she concludes, her voice as sharp and final as the executioner's axe.
[17:56] <Kotono> Donald grins and hefts it, pointing it out. Close enough to come near the Bone Devil's face, but not quite. "I owe all of you quite a bit. I'll make sure it's a good revenge if I get to use this on you." OOC - Alicia, make a bluff check.
[17:56] <Alicia> roll 1d20+11
[17:56] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+11 and gets 12."12 [1d20=1]
[17:58] <Seira> "This devil is braver than Zguji," Seira muses, eyeing the bone devil curiously. "Even that guy was pretty terrified of the hammer." She tilts her head. "Maybe you're holding it wrong, Donald? Try to be more impressive, give it a few practice swings!"
[18:00] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[18:00] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 and gets 12."12 [1d20=1]
[18:05] <Kotono> The devil's laugh is mocking, though you do note a flicker in it's eyes as it sees the Hammer. "Do what you will. I have nothing fear from a few impertitent mortals."
[18:06] <Alicia> "Fine. I don't care enough to convince you, there are hundreds more of your kind out there," Alicia steps back. "Donald, kill it."
[18:06] * Seira snaps her fingers. "A moment, if you will."
[18:07] * Seira eyes the devil lazily. "You have nothing to fear from us, perhaps. So what do you fear? Agares's wrath?"
[18:08] * Alicia looks somewhat put out at the delay, as she sincerely doesn't want to waste time with an uncooperative fiend.
[18:22] <Kotono> Donald raises the hammer up, but hesitates at  Seira's words. He just waits, staring a hole in the vile creature. The devil stares back, "I fear only going along with you piteous, pathetic mortals."
[18:23] <Seira> "That's just sad. Demotion for failure is one thing, but to fail so completely against an underpowered group of piteous, pathetic mortals...." Seira shakes her head. "And to be swatted aside into unconsciousness, to be subdued so easily without even the dubious glory of death in battle. Is our Duke really that forgiving of such things?"
[18:26] <Kotono> "He would be even less forgiving if I sold myself into your bondage," With a look that is like creeping, poisonous bile, It's eyes look out, locking onto Antenora. With a grim little look, "Lord Agares has put death edicts out on all of you...except for you and the paladin. When you are taken down, you know what awaits you."
[18:27] <Seira> "Hey now, I do my part! I try! What would it take to receive this special treatment from the Hells, too?"
[18:35] <Alicia> "So I take it the offer of promotion to Pleasure Devil is no longer on the table?" Alicia asks dryly. "Enough of this farce, perhaps the next one we bring in will be more cooperative after we kill that warlock or a few Gelugons."
[18:36] * Seira blinks at Alicia. "You got offered that? Really?"
[18:38] <Kotono> Antenora stirs at all of this, eyeing the devil right back. "He can try. If you're all he's sending, he's not taking it very seriously."
[18:38] * Alicia shrugs. "Surprised me, too," she admits. "I suppose good servants are hard to come by in Baator, lately. Anyway, this creature is no further value. End its miserable existence, Donald."
[18:39] * Seira shrugs. "I'll find some other devil to humiliate, I suppose. A smarter one, preferably."
[18:40] <Kotono> 'Wait,' Antenora sends this message to both Seira and Alicia, one after another. 'I want to know if it knows about the situation on Avernus.'
[18:41] <Seira> 'Knock yourself out,' Seira thinks with a mental shrug.
[18:41] * Alicia glances at Antenora thoughtfully before nodding. "You've been granted a stay of execution, after all, Osyluth," she holds up a hand to stall Donald.
[18:41] <Kotono> Donald hefts the hammer high, about to slam it down - and hesitates just a moment, looking back to Antenora and then slows entirely. "Fine." he replies to Alicia.
[18:41] <Alicia> "Answer her questions," Alicia nods to Antenora, "They pertain nothing to your mission here, so you need not worry about facing retribution for betrayal. I will then ensure your wretched soul is sent screaming back to Baator instead of oblivion."
[18:46] <Kotono> The devil snarls at Seira, then, "Why should I tell you anything?"
[18:47] * Alicia sighs. "The choice I gave earlier, foolish fiend. Oblivion or Hell, it is yours to make. Please do not try my patience further - she merely wishes to know of the situation on Avernus."
[18:50] <Kotono> OOC: Eh, make another bluff check and see how you guys do.
[18:51] <Alicia> roll 1d20+11 i honestly don't care
[18:51] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d20+11 i honestly don't care and gets 18."12 [1d20=7]
[18:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[18:53] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 16."12 [1d20=1]
[18:53] * Taitoro{drwz} (Taishyr@58.194.238.102) Quit (Ping timeout)
[18:56] <Kotono> The fiend seems to waver as the Hammer is raised and waiting, before at last, "Zquujaj faces legions of hell with legions of demons he has organized. Several of the exiled and banished dukes that reside in Avernus are whispered to have been slain, yet Bel stands strong."
[18:58] * Alicia glances at Antenora to see if there's anything in particular she wishes to ask.
[19:00] <Kotono> Antenora approaches a few steps, "I'm fine," she says at last. "That's what I wanted to know."
[19:00] <Seira> "You do realize that you've just betrayed your master and your mission by cooperating with us and giving us information, right?" Seira asks the fiend lazily. "Your fate for the next few millennia doesn't look that enticing, I must say. Still want to go back for all those horrible tortures, or have you gained new insights and would prefer a life as a flunky, out of Agares's reach?"
[19:03] <Alicia> "He'll spend a few centuries as a lemure," Alicia shrugs. "He's done it before, he can do it again. At least he can honestly say he never betrayed his mission. Any last words?" she asks as she raises her blade.
[19:03] <Seira> "Giving us aid is pretty much against that mission, I'd argue," Seira muses, ignoring the devil for now.
[19:04] <Kotono> OOC - Bluff check, Seira.
[19:04] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[19:04] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 and gets 21."12 [1d20=10]
[19:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[19:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+15 and gets 21."12 [1d20=6]
[19:05] <Kotono> Antenora just glares at him, shooting daggers...
[19:05] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[19:05] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+16 and gets 26."12 [1d20=10]
[19:11] <Kotono> "My last words are that we wont' serve you," You note a slight break in it's voice, "Rather 200 years as a lemure then..." You see it's facade crack, "...the pain devils are waiting for you. Lord Agares has personally petitioned The Great Lord Asmodeus for the authority to oversee your coming damnation, traitor."
[19:12] <Alicia> "Muzzle it," Alicia grumbles as her blade swings down to sever his neck.
[19:12] <Alicia> OOC: can I coup him or do I need to roll?
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[19:55] <Kotono> It's smile turns dark, shaking, "The cons-" It only gets that off before Alicia severs it's neck, it's body turning to black ash that sizzles away in white light instantly.
[19:57] <Alicia> "How entirely unpleasant," Alicia shakes the ichor off her blade before putting it away. "We may need to resort to tracking them if they're all so stubborn."
[19:57] <Seira> "Nothing lost but time, at least."

[Corwin]

[18:44] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "We are working on such." Latha smiles faintly, "If nothing has appeared so far it is likely difficult or prohibitively expensive or consuming. "Further...A millenia is no great period of time for us, even though it is beyond reckoning for most mortalkind."
[18:46] <Seira> "I'm... sure a thousand years worth of mortals would be grateful if you didn't take that long to catch up to the Hells," Seira says as delicately as she can.
[18:48] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[18:49] <Tiny_Ko_Army> Latha smiles to that, "I understand. But I mean it to the scale of the magic involved, and the power. It may have taken several millenia to make hellfire. It may take a like amount of time to effectively counter it. One cannot defeat the work of 10,000 years in a few years. If you can in your ambition?" At this, there is another pause, "On occasion, the scant time given to living mortals propels them to heights none could have imagined
[18:50] <Tiny_Ko_Army> imagined one would achiveve in a hundred lifetimes."
[18:51] <Seira> "The way I would go about it would be to research a spell, then teach it to someone and make shields and weapons with it," Seira responds, tugging at her shoulders. "Though a spell of divine origin would likely be more potent in this case, arcane magic is quite powerful when it needs to be."
[18:53] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Yes...I tell you this because, even if your heart struggles in many dilemmas...the three of you have become chosen champions. You may ascend to deeds worthy of the greatest angel in your lives, and perhaps one of them will be what we speak of."
[18:57] <Seira> "At the moment I'm dilemma-free, actually," Seira comments, glancing sideways at Latha. "Happened as soon as I decided to stick closer to Waukeen, as it happens. But it could be just a phase, I'm often told that by important people and I pretend to listen and nod in all the right places." She reaches for an apple of her own, biting at it. "I suppose this answers my question about the weapons.
[18:57] <Seira> It would be nice to have you share what little practical information you can get away with, but that can surely wait for after sealing the portal." She frowns, then. "Speaking of portals, I have a strange question to ask. What happens to blink dogs when they die?"
[18:58] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "They're mortal beings, albiet of good. When they die, their souls move onto what calls them, or the realm of the God they worshipped and served." Latha raises an eyebrow, "A curious question. Why do you ask it?"
[19:04] <Seira> "There is a malfunctioning portal between our plane and the elemental plane of water," Seira elaborates. "Several ways exist of correcting the damage done to it -- you might have heard, we're trying to restore the world back to its former glory, and what better place to start with than home?
[19:04] <Seira> Well, the tamest ritual we have discovered to achieve this is a drop of essence of an outsider with ties to water, a stone of sedimentary rock brushed with a devil and angel's touch on the Astral Plane, and a... brew, I suppose.
[19:04] <Seira> It consists of the beak of a cockatrice, the eye of a blink dog and three scrapings of silver from a Githyanki Silver Sword, which we then have to bind magically. Since killing blink dogs is just plain wrong, and changing ingredients is dangerous and unpredictable, I was wondering if any blink dogs could be asked if they'd agree to help us, erm, post-humously."
[19:06] <Tiny_Ko_Army> There's a pause there, "You've come to the defense of your world and aided us nobily." Latha speaks as she thinks. "It may be possible to arrainge such a thing, or connect you to one who is willing to hear you out. If one bestows it on you willingly after their mortal shell passes...then perhaps that would be acceptable. I will inquire onto this."
[19:08] <Seira> "Yeah," Seira says in relief. "To be honest, I kinda gave up on the idea until just now. There was no way I would be hunting one down, since it's sentient and all, not to mention pretty much on our side. And there was never the opportunity to just ask them, before."
[19:10] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Yes, you may not even have ever met any in this world. I will ask on it - perhaps you will get one easily, or perhaps it will want some service or token to know that it's eye is going to a noble cause."
[19:12] <Seira> "The nobility of the cause may not be easily seen to everyone, but I firmly believe it will serve to advance the mortal world," Seira tells Latha, staring at the ceiling. "And if I see the gift being abused by greedy mortals, I'll close the gate myself."
[19:13] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "As long as evil exists, there will be greedy mortals. In fact..." Latha shakes her head, "Even metallic dragons, often paragons of good, feel the tugs of it. Vigilance is sometimes the only answer."
[19:15] <Seira> "Heh." Seira's mood lightens at that. "You know, I'm going to be meeting lots of red dragons soon enough. Think I've got a chance to get them see past their narrow nature?"
[19:16] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "May your Goddess walk with you, for you'll need all the luck and favor you can get to do that," is Latha's answer.
[19:19] <Seira> "That bad, huh?" Seira snorts. "Well, I still need to learn to swim in lava before I even consider traveling, so I've got time. And I did have one more thing to ask you. Donald almost died that time. You were there, I'm sure you've noticed. He DID die the other time I took him to fight some devils, because I miscalculated how their infernal wounds would affect him.
[19:19] <Seira> He got better, sure... but I don't want to see a repeat performance. Would there be anyone here with some better equipment to spare? Armor, perhaps a floating shield, a blessed amulet or two? I'll take full responsibility for the costs, even if the owners would prefer a favor instead of monetary value."
[19:29] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "I'll look into it. I agree completely..he is brave, but he lacks protection." Latha rises at that, "I'll look into something for him."
[19:30] <Seira> "Brave and foolish," Seira agrees. "I'll invest quite a lot to get him to a point where he'll no longer be brought to death this easily, though, be that funds or effort on my part!"
[19:32] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Then I'll let you know before we go to battle again," Latha promises, exiting out.

[Corwin]

[19:18] <Kotono> ---
[19:22] <Kotono> Alicia finds herself wandering after the bowmanship practice. The entire thing turned into a strange, pleasant haze to her mind. She remembers it, but in the way one remembers something done in the light of the morning sun, soaked in the bubbles of alcohol. A sense of contentment and rightness fills her as she walks, driving away worry and the pains of trials before. One could lose themself in it, but Alicia instead feels drawn. (More)
[19:26] <Kotono> She climbs atop a sandy hill. Here you see a magnificent view of a pool of water and a small waterfall. The silvery, sun drenched sky above is luminous, perfect. Here one awaits - he is a simple man, looking like a human wearing non descript clothes. However, a small crystal prism hangs on a leather loop on his neck, seven stars dancing inside. His eyes are of liquid gold and blue, blue sea water. He smiles as Alicia approaches, gesturing for
[19:27] <Kotono> gesturing for her to sit.
[19:28] <Alicia> Naturally, Alicia recognises the symbol of her Goddess. Approaching, she nods respectfully and gives the traditional, "Blessings of the Weave upon you," before sitting as requested.
[19:30] <Kotono> "The Lady will watch over you and bestow her blessings," he answers, before sitting next to Alicia. "How do you feel? Such a place often has a direct effect on those that come to it."
[19:33] <Alicia> "Very peaceful," Alicia smiles, leaning back a little bit. "I suppose it's just like home for the servants of the Heavens... though I haven't seen any of the others declaring alleigance as you are," she glances at the symbol of Mystra he wears around his neck.
[19:34] <Kotono> "You're reacting to it. The feelings of bliss and peace are your spirit finding solace amid it's long journey from birth to death. A taste of what awaits, if you will." Hesmiles as he looks down to his prism, taking it in his hand. "I come on request of Her."
[19:36] <Alicia> "Well, I'm not ready to take up permanent residence in the upper planes just yet, so I'll simply enjoy the taster," Alicia replies dryly, before cocking her head. "She sent you, specifically?" she asks, waiting for elaboration.
[19:42] <Kotono> "Yes. The Crimson Guard has obtained a third Resort?" It's really not a question, no matter how he frames it up. He doesn't wait for any answer, letting his prism fall back to his neck. "Soon another seal will be opened. Are you ready for what will happen when you do?"
[19:46] <Alicia> "There will be another pulse, like the last two?" Alicia asks. "Daa-vid will stretch closer to release, while the Gods will draw nearer, magic will grow stronger, and other long slumbering and forgotten creatures will return to the world?" she elaborates, before shaking her head slightly. "It's hard to imagine - even now the world feels so different to how it did a year ago, and we're not even halfway done, are we?"
[19:49] <Kotono> The man very solemnly smiles at that. "That's right. We'll begin to act as well, more and more. You saw the beginnings in Arad, a small segment of a battle between our two forces."
[19:52] * Alicia frowns. "I dislike my world becoming a proxy battleground for the Outer Planes to war over," she admits plainly. "Not that I'm ungrateful for what's occured here to contain the devil's invasion, but I wish it wasn't necessary. Celestials holding back fiends is one thing, but how long before the Blood War spills over here?"
[19:54] <Kotono> The waterfall is looked to. "Do you see that there? The onrushing water crashing into the ground, eroding it away. It is savage and uncaring to anything but it's goal. Evil is that waterfall. WE are the air, the friction, the still water. Everything that resists the waterfall. Our goal is not to always battle evil, but to guide as well. Even as the Lower Planes work to denigrate, we seek to elevate."
[19:57] <Alicia> "Mmmhmm," Alicia hums slowly. "Well, I doubt many people would object to more of a heavenly presence in the world," she allows.
[20:00] <Kotono> "Yes. But...as long as evil exists within the world, devils and demons will come. Not like this," A wave of his hand towards the north, "Where a forgotten portal gives them an open door to muster. But soul tempters, fiends and those who seek to prey on the dark nature of mortal kind will come. Thus, so we will. To aide, to protect, to nourish...to fight when we must."
[20:02] <Alicia> "Believe me, I've had plenty of experience with the more subtle kind of fiend," Alicia shakes her head, sighing softly.
[20:05] <Kotono> He reaches out, a light touch to Alicia's shoulder. "There's no helping it. As long as evil lives within mortal kind, such is how it will always be. Thus we live lives of warfare, givne bodies of warriors instead of bodies of peace and rest. You have done well in your own crusade against it, Alicia. You've faced the worst and dragged yourself from loss to splendor. You've even taken part in great, glorious things."
[20:06] * Alicia bows her head graciously. "That's kind of you to say, ah... you never mentioned your name, actually," she trails off expectantly.
[20:08] <Kotono> He smiles just a little at that, "Goldemyst.:
[20:09] <Alicia> "Goldemyst," Alicia repeats, nodding. "Pleased to meet you, then."
[20:11] <Kotono> Goldemyst turns the other way, looking down to the encampment. One can see the celestials about - including Antenora. While she walks slow and watches, she seems strangely torn. At times a smile ghosts onto her lips, but at others she looks...off. Anxious, her hands balling up. "What do you think of your own work?"
[20:14] <Alicia> "She's come a long way," Alicia turns to look over towards Antenora. "I'm rather proud of her," she admits freely. "Even if she's still adjusting, I can no longer doubt her commitment."
[20:16] <Kotono> "It's so rare." Goldemyst smiles as he watches, "It's been tried many a time. Rarely does it happen, even with the most patient and radiant souls. No matter how hard you push them, they have to want it in some way, as much as they can as a fiend. But when it does..." He looks on, "To see one of them walking with us instead of fading back to the black miasma which they came...the work of a millenia feels justified."
[20:19] <Alicia> "I suppose it was made easier by the fact that she was effectively a renegade even from the moment I met her, but I hope she's not a one off. She's said she'd like to lead other erinyes out from under the shadow of the Baatezu," Alicia explains. "At least she's got an eternity to try, if she's careful."
[20:21] <Kotono> "It's..just rare." Goldemyst stops here, "Sometimes it happens with work, sometimes it happens by a fluke, and sometimes...it just does. On occasion there have been been celestials begged by a fiend for help. If she can even pull one away with her, then her existance was more than justified."
[20:22] * Alicia nods, falling silent for a moment before she glances at Goldemyst. "So... you never actually said why Mystra sent you," she observes curiously.
[20:27] <Kotono> "You'll be coming to her soon when the third of the resorts is placed," He continue son. "She cannot directly manifest to you, such as the world is. She must use intermediaries and mortals, and occasionally visions and voices." (More)
[20:31] <Kotono> "Mortals of faith take great difficulties in this age. For two thousand years they have been distant from what they revere, strangled by this. Only the most devout can preservere, and even then those may find difficulty. In this you have nurtured your own faith...Thank you. Your road ahead is rocky and full of pain, yet you stare on with dedication. Even if She can rarely show her warmth to you, thank you."
[20:34] <Alicia> "Awww..." Alicia blushes, feeling a bit embarrassed by the praise. "She has been free enough with her blessings towards me, though. Thanks are not necessary... though they are appreciated," she smiles warmly.
[20:41] <Kotono> He is silent for a short time, "It makes the three of you more compelling," he muses, "For all of you preservere even with your Gods being distant."
[20:45] <Alicia> "Mmm... Demedais speaks of receiving visions from Helm quite often," Alicia notes. "And Seira doesn't strike me as particularly pious... though I suppose she reflects on Waukeen, regardless," she muses thoughtfully. "And as I said, Mystra has been quite free with her gifts towards me. I don't think we're especially neglected."
[20:48] <Kotono> Alicia's shoulder is patted again, a gentle thing of warmth. "Good. Many who begin this path end up veering away, feeling neglected and forgotten. Some turn against the Gods entirely, others fall into despair. Such it has been for 2,000 years..."
[20:53] <Alicia> "There's enough in this world to despair over without worrying about the relative absence of the Gods," Alicia replies, biting her lower lip for a moment as bad memories swell upwards, before she sighs and dismisses them. "But for the most part, we've done well enough these past few millenia."
[20:55] <Kotono> His voice is kind - entirely so, in a way most mortals couldn't do. "I know." He looks over to Alicia's face, "You've seen too much of that, too close. Still...one day, perhaps a world where loved ones need not be seperated by savagery can be had again?"
[20:56] * Alicia sits up straight and brings her hands forward in order to crack her knuckles. "It's what I fight for every day," she replies.
[20:58] <Kotono> The being's face splits into a bigger smile at that, "Good. As long as you don't forget that...you've done it a few times already."
[20:58] <Kotono> OOC - STrike, sounded wrong.
[20:59] <Kotono> The being's face splits into a bigger smile at that, "Good. As long as you don't forget that...you've saved a few from that fate already."
[21:00] <Alicia> "I should hope so," the paladin retorts. "This all being a waste... that's something that would truly inspire despair."
[21:01] <Kotono> "A good act is never a waste. Never, no matter how it might appear. For even in failure, good seeds further crusaders to come forth, even from the pits of tragedy and loss."
[21:02] <Alicia> "That's what I'd hope," Alicia agrees, turning and cocking her head quizzically towards Goldemyst. "You were really sent here just to give me a pep talk?" she then asks in amused disbelief.
[21:03] <Kotono> "Not every sign must be a great, streaking bolt in the sky," he admits as he starts to laugh. "With this expidition and two of the seals down, my coming here was possible. We are not born only to fight, Alicia. I cherish soothing a soul as much as the most strident battle against a fiend."
[21:06] <Alicia> "Some of us are better at one than the other," Alicia admits with a self deprecating smile, before going on, "Though, surely there are souls in need of soothing far more then mine, though?"
[21:07] <Kotono> "There are. I hope to one day soon be able to do much to that." He looks onward to the skies, "Still...simply enjoy it, Alicia.  There is always someone needier, but do not let that brush away what you deserve, either."
[21:11] <Alicia> "I suppose so..." Alicia acquieses, falling silent for a moment before she decides to ask a question. "What's Dweomerheart like?" Of course its mentioned in numerous holy texts, but a firsthand account of her eventual afterlife (assuming she doesn't get trapped in some diabolical torture chamber for eternity) would be nice.
[21:16] <Kotono> "Imagine a glittering city of magical energy atop a great plateau. As you stare at it, you see details. Great realms and palaces, libraries and auditoriums. It is not a place of stone or metal, but of raw magical construction. Celestials walk here at Mystra's will, as do those who have worshipped her. Here the greatest of magics are pursued for eternity in the light, under Her watchful gaze."
[21:19] <Alicia> "Hmm..." Alicia looks thoughtful for a moment. "I hadn't really thought about it, but magical research has been a bit stifled on the Prime, compared to what we hear of the time before Daa-vid. But in Mystra's realm it could only have advanced further since then, with nothing to ever impede it, no?"
[21:22] <Kotono> "Yes. The greatest magics, the ninth circle, are well known there. What lies beyond is pure magical theory and adaptation, often taking centuries to perfect an aspect of a spell using that. On that level, one works with the very essense of creation. Only those that have fully mastered magic can hope to understand and craft it." The being's face becomes brooding, "Daa-vid's Heresies are examples of the greatest things that could be done with m
[21:22] <Kotono> done with magic."
[21:23] <Alicia> "Have defences been developed against the powers he wielded?" Alicia asks interestedly. "I have heard tales of previous battles, and to be bluntly honest, they do not speak well at all for our chances of besting him once the last seal is broken."

[Corwin]

[18:12] <Kotono> <Alicia> "Hmm..." Alicia looks thoughtful for a moment. "I hadn't really thought about it, but magical research has been a bit stifled on the Prime, compared to what we hear of the time before Daa-vid. But in Mystra's realm it could only have advanced further since then, with nothing to ever impede it, no?"
[18:12] <Kotono> > "Yes. The greatest magics, the ninth circle, are well known there. What lies beyond is pure magical theory and adaptation, often taking centuries to perfect an aspect of a spell using that. On that level, one works with the very essense of creation. Only those that have fully mastered magic can hope to understand and craft it." The being's face becomes brooding, "Daa-vid's Heresies are examples of the greatest things that could be done with
[18:12] <Kotono> > done with magic."
[18:12] <Kotono> <Alicia> "Have defences been developed against the powers he wielded?" Alicia asks interestedly. "I have heard tales of previous battles, and to be bluntly honest, they do not speak well at all for our chances of besting him once the last seal is broken."
[18:21] <Kotono> "When the time comes, the Goddess will reveal." He smiles at that, but holds up a hand in defense. "I know that's not the answer you want to hear, but Mystra instructed me that these matters are not for me to divulge. Your fate lies waiting, I am not the one to illuminate it."
[18:23] * Alicia doesn't look entirely convinced, but doesn't overly protest. "I suppose if it's only going to be relevant for facing Daa-vid himself then I can live without it for now," she acquieses.
[18:26] <Kotono> "Focus on the immediate future. As for now, the devils are the far more salient threat. The Goddess told me of your group's efforts against them. Releasing Zquujaj, repulsing an invasion, Antenora, defeating several attempts on your life, saving your sister. Alicia...do you have any long term plans against them, or are you only reacting?"
[18:31] <Alicia> "Quite frankly we're too weak to do much else," Alicia replies. "Conventa may have been easily dispatched, but there's a world of difference between him and Agares. And what gulf between a duke and one of the Lords of the Nine?" the paladin shrugs, before going on,
[18:31] <Alicia> "Such as it is, my plan is simply to become stronger so that I can realistically challenge such greater fiends, and inflict upon them such crushing defeats that they will not dare show their faces here, again." She then smiles ruefully, "Naturally I'd have to do the same to the forces of the Abyss, lest they gain an advantage from the weakening of their foes in the Blood War."
[18:47] <Kotono> "Of course. But..." Goldemyst looks on and downward, as you can see Seira wandering the camp. "Even if you kill a Lord of the Nine, another rises. Even the second greatest, Mephistopheles, could be destroyed and another would rise in his place. Throughout the eons, we have killed Lords of the Nine before. The battles still rage. There's only one that could possibly end the battle..." Thoughtful as he looks downward, Goldemyst smiles faintly.
[18:48] <Kotono> "How much do you know of the lores of Hell?"
[18:49] <Alicia> "Not much, but I've got an excellent first-hand source," Alicia gestures in Antenora's direction. "So probably more than most mortals, all told."
[18:51] <Kotono> "There's many legends around the first, the ruler of the Ninth, the controller of all of Hell. Asmodeus is unquestionably the true commander of all that is vile and infernal, even able to put the other eight lords in their place." With a long, faraway look, "Some devils consider him the creator of the universe deposed. Others whisper that he is an incarnation of a great God cast down by jealous peers. The truth is...few know. Only the Gods, p
[18:51] <Kotono> Only the Gods, perhaps, and even then I wonder. No one knows exactly how strong he is, but as long as he lives, Hell flourishes."
[18:58] * Alicia shrugs. "I'm not one of those addle-headed believers in 'cosmic balance' that think good and evil can and should co-exist, but I don't think killing even Asmodeus would really change anything. Another will take his place, just as every other deposed fiend has been replaced, surely?" she reasons.
[18:58] <Alicia> "It's perhaps less glamorous and exciting, but I think the only sure-fire way to diminish the power of the Lower Planes would be to change the hearts of mortals. Fallen angels aside, every other fiend can eventually be traced back to a dark-hearted man or woman. Cut off the supply of souls to replenish their numbers, and..." she trails off, shaking her head.
[18:58] <Alicia> "At least, that's the understanding I've developed."
[19:01] <Kotono> Goldemyst smiles. His smile is bright and happy, his touch on Alicia'ss houlder. "You have spoken very wisely and understood. No matter how many fiends are killed, as long as evil lives in the hearts of mortals, devils, demons and others will spawn. While this is a battle that -must and shall- be done," He gestures with his hand to the north, "But it is a symptom, not the illness tiself."
[19:02] * Kotono is now known as Anastasia
[19:05] <Alicia> "A symptom that helps spread the infection, to continue with your analogy," Alicia surmises. "Will you be taking part in the battles ahead, Goldemyst?"
[19:10] <Anastasia> "I may yet. My main mission was to come to talk to you, but I will not turn down a chance to push these devils back. What of you, Alicia? You have many more battles ahead, yes?"
[19:12] <Alicia> "Yes, the plan is to thin out the ranks of their leadership - Conventa was a good start, but the erinyes warlock is not someone I'd like hitting our flanks when we attack their base, plus there's a few gelugons. Removing them should let the final assault proceed more smoothly," Alicia explains.
[19:21] <Anastasia> "Mmm." Goldemyst looks downward again, "Be well in the battles ahead. Hell will not relent easily." H e stands at this.
[19:22] * Alicia stands up as well. "Same to you. It was a pleasure talking to you, Goldemyst," she offers her hand.
[19:23] <Anastasia> The hand is taken. As you stand, you can see Donald being dragged by little pixie like creatures into a tent, while Antenora is beginning to talk to few angels, and Seira's in conversation with a different bunch of them. "Blessings of Mystra protect you an illuminate you with wisdom."
[19:25] <Alicia> "May the Weave guide you," Alicia returns, cracking a smile at Donald's plight and wondering if he'll be forced into dancing for their amusement. Giving Goldemyst a little wave, she wanders off in search of something to eat.

[Corwin]

[17:45] <Kotono> ---
[17:47] <Kotono> After a day's rest the party gathers again in one of the silken tents. In it's cool depths, Latha begins. "Over the past day, our parties have reported that the devils have taken a less aggressive tack. Defeating the Orthon leader appears to have given Hell's forces pause. We're moving in the right direction, so we should attack again and try to increase the pressure."
[17:48] <Seira> "Works for me," Seira agrees. "Got a new target for us?"
[17:49] <Alicia> "They're cautious, expecting another trap like the last one," Alicia surmises. "That means we probably won't be able to lure them in like that again. Instead we'll need to find them out in the open desert."
[17:49] * Demedais listens without comment, waiting for any other information.
[17:50] <Kotono> "It means they'll not take any threats likely and not overcommit." Latha agrees. "If we intend to ambush them again, we'll need a very strong plan. As for targets, any group we can reel in and defeat, especially leaders. If we can press in extremely far, we may have a chance to find their stronghold, though I doubt they're that compromised off one battle.""
[17:51] <Kotono> Donald shifts, the soft clink of his full plate armor heard. "So we hit them again until they stay down, you mean?"
[17:52] <Alicia> "We'll need to be careful they don't lure us into a trap of their own, but regardless, we have little option but to take the fight to them if we want to achieve victory. Unless anyone has any other ideas, we should probably patrol an area they've been seen in before and take things from there."
[17:53] <Demedais> "...See Alicia." Demedais nods oncem after a few moments of thought.
[17:54] <Kotono> "With Erinyes in use? Those Araton from the last battle escaped, so our tactics have been noted. I'd be stunned if Erinyes aren't mandatory now, as much as possible.  We're going to have trouble sneaking on groups, too."
[17:54] <Kotono> Antenora sits down near Alicia, her spear in her lap.
[17:55] <Alicia> "Perhaps," Alicia inclines her head towards Latha, "But how likely are they to flee at the first sight of us? We may still be able to lure them into battle on our own terms once we spot them."
[17:57] <Kotono> "From the last day, the devils have cautiously engaged and often fell back safely. The attacks have been probing and cautious," the Astral Deva elaborates. "Are you thinking of luring them into overcommitting?"
[17:58] <Demedais> "It would seem to be our most advantageous method of striking at them, yes." Demedais nods once.
[17:59] <Kotono> "We'd need some attractive bait?" Donald queries. "If they're being cautious, they aren't going to snap at anything that isn't severely tempting."
[17:59] <Alicia> "If at all possible," Alicia nods, thinking for a moment. "Perhaps if we were to make ourselves appear already injured and worn down, and retreat ourselves upon contact, they might assume we've been worn down by previous probing attacks and risk coming at us in force."
[18:02] <Seira> "Using invisibility while dividing our strength might also work," Seira muses. "The erinyes would not be able to see myself or Alicia, so witnessing only a pair of humans invisible, they might deem it an acceptable risk to attack."
[18:02] <Demedais> "Is there a good way of doing so? Or should we leave one of us out as bait?" Demedais inquires after a moment. "A lone target will be far more appealing - or that."
[18:03] <Alicia> "The problem is the duration on invisibility means it'd be hard to judge when to use it - chances are they'll spot us before we spot them, after all," Alicia notes, knowing how good Antenora's eyes are.
[18:04] <Seira> "True," Seira agrees. "Dividing into smaller groups still has merit. If we put our best scouts ahead, and are connected with Message, then they could relate to us if they spot the enemy and we'll have sufficient time to cast invisibility."
[18:04] <Kotono> "How about I be the front spotter then?" Antenora suggests. "I can see the farthest and I can communicate to anyone within a hundred feet without words."
[18:04] * Demedais nods.
[18:05] <Alicia> "Unless they flank us," Alicia cautions. "Regardless, splitting up would still make whichever group is spotted a more appealing target, and hopefully tempt them into overcommitting."
[18:05] <Seira> "You, followed by Demedais, followed by our main force, perhaps?" Seira responds to Antenora. "And it's hardly much of a division. We'll be able to assist whichever group is endangered within a matter of moments."
[18:06] <Alicia> "Perhaps it would be better to go in two groups of three?" Alicia suggests. "Having just one or two of us leaves too much risk of being overwhelmed before reinforcements arrive."
[18:07] <Demedais> "I see no objection to this." Demedais says, before looking to Alicia. "Your proposed setup?"
[18:07] <Kotono> "I can defend myself," Antenora shakes her head, "And I can fly well. I don't mind the danger if it's a good plan."
[18:09] <Alicia> "How about Latha, myself and Donald in one group, and Antenora, Seira, and Demedais in the other?" Alicia proposes. "It gives each group a keen-eyed aerial lookout, and Latha can use her powers without fear of harming myself or Donald if we get attacked before the rest of you arrive."
[18:09] <Seira> "There is the chance, slight though it might be, that Antenora would be mistaken for their allies," Seira comments. "It would be best to keep her in the vanguard for that very person."
[18:10] <Alicia> "No," Alicia replies instantly. "There is no chance at all of that happening. Every devil we've met has recognised her on sight."
[18:10] <Seira> "From great distance?"
[18:11] <Alicia> "They have good eyes. And would certainly question why one of their number is travelling alone in a warzone. Having any of us alone is too big a risk to allow," Alicia goes on firmly.
[18:11] <Kotono> "From the talk, they've probably promised instant promotion for killing or capturing me. They'll have incredible motivation to remember what I look like. It's possible, but Iwouldn't wager anything on it." Antenora pauses a moment, before shrugging.
[18:12] <Alicia> "Certainly not worth wagering your life."
[18:12] <Demedais> "Don't you have a ha... right, they see through illusions. Forgot." Demedais says.
[18:13] <Seira> "I can block that," Seira muses.
[18:15] <Kotono> "If you can, then can we trick 'em after all?" Donald speaks up.
[18:16] * Demedais looks to Alicia, then Seira. "Maybe? How effective do we think it'll be?
[18:16] <Seira> "It's possible... the spell would hold for the entire day."
[18:17] <Alicia> "But invisibility doesn't. And I don't think you can cast nondetection on all of us," Alicia points out.
[18:18] <Seira> "Not on all of us. On Antenora. But you've made your opinion on that clear, who am I to argue?"
[18:20] <Alicia> "Unless you were to catch up with her every ten minutes to recast invisibility, I don't see that it would be helpful, no," Alicia shakes her head. "Well, then, if everything's settled, shall we?" she rises.
[18:21] <Demedais> "If everything is settled, what is the plan? Antenora, myself and Seira in one group, and you three in the other?" Demedais clarifies.
[18:22] * Alicia nods. "We'll split up far enough that Antenora and Latha can see each other from the air, and patrol into the devil-occupied area until one group makes contact and alerts the other to converge on their location," Alicia explains.
[18:24] <Demedais> "...Very well, then. We'll see what we find." Demedais nods after a moment. "Seira, you're the commander; any objections or other notes?"
[18:25] <Seira> "However we move, we'll certainly make contact with the fiends. When that happens, we'll crush them. Let's not allow any to escape, shall we?"
[18:26] * Demedais nods once.
[18:27] <Seira> "Hmm. If I send a fireball straight up, that means we're retreating due to overwhelming odds," Seira adds reluctantly.
[18:29] <Kotono> (More coming.
[18:29] <Kotono> )
[18:29] <Kotono> ----
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[18:31] <Kotono> You set out just past dawn the next day. The desert winds blow in a rustling, gritty breeze. The sky is overcast with thin, crusty clouds that offer no promise of rain. This lends a certain overcast to the desert sands as you travel, face wrappings and gritty coughs netted because of the lightly stirring winds. (More)
[18:31] <Kotono> roll 1d100+20
[18:31] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100+20 and gets 54."12 [1d100=34]
[18:31] <Kotono> Past noon nothing of note has occured. After a brierf meal on the go, everyone returns to work. Deeper in to the desert you push!
[18:32] <Kotono> roll 1d100+25
[18:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100+25 and gets 124."12 [1d100=99]
[18:33] <Kotono> OOC - Anyone with a spot modifier of +8 or higher, please make a spot check.
[18:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[18:33] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 and gets 17."12 [1d20=10]
[18:33] <Kotono> OOC - 27, left off 10.
[18:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+23
[18:33] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+23 and gets 36."12 [1d20=13]
[18:40] <Kotono> 'There's something on the horizon,' Antenora sends to everyone in order, peering. 'It looks like a cloud of dust or a sandstorm.'
[18:40] <Seira> "Aratons, again?" Seira muses, deciding to cast a spell in preparation.
[18:42] <Kotono> 'Bigger,' Antenora says as she peers ahead, 'It's like a moving wall of a sandstorm.'
[18:44] <Seira> "Can we go around it?" Seira asks, peering ahead.
[19:16] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11
[19:16] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 and gets 18."12 [1d20=7]
[19:17] <Kotono> "It's at least a few hundred feet wide and reaches a few hundred up,' Antenora reports. "I can't see into it."
[19:18] <Seira> "And how long before it gets here?"
[19:19] <Kotono> "It's moving fairly fast - it'll come on us soon." Antenora reports, "If we're going to fall back we need to do it now, or prepare for it."
[19:20] <Demedais> "Could it be Aratons?" Demedais asks the obvious questions.
[19:20] <Seira> "Let's fall back, moving closer to the other group as we do," Seira decides. "I don't want the sandstorm to split us apart."
[19:21] * Demedais nods.
[19:23] <Kotono> "Right," The party begins to fall back. AS they do, the rear group can see the front group doing just that, beginning to come into vision. The front group can see the whipping, sand-flaying windstorm, like a solid wall approaching.
[19:23] * Seira tries to move them enough to the side to get out of the way, and see whether the sandstorm alters course.
[19:24] <Alicia> "Didn't they say that one of the araton can create massive sandstorms... just like that one?" Alicia asks Donald, glancing up at Latha to see how she's reacting.
[19:25] <Kotono> "I think so," Donald nods, "Just our luck.
[19:25] <Kotono> "
[19:26] <Kotono> Latha is peering ahead, and then as she looks down, "Sandstorm," she reports back.
[19:26] <Alicia> "Think it's a natural one, and can we avoid it?" Alicia calls back upwards.
[19:26] <Kotono> Seira goes to the side! The sandstorm seems to slowly adjust.
[19:28] <Seira> "Alright," Seira tells the others. "We'll try to draw it after us, and let Alicia's group a chance to strike at whomever's controlling it. Once they go for it, we'll support them as well. The sandstorm may not be able to adjust quickly enough to our actions."
[19:28] * Demedais nods to this as well. "Alright."
[19:29] * Seira leads them farther to the side to execute the plan, then.
[19:30] <Kotono> The sandstorm appears to be roughly a 200x200 foot cube that also reaches 200 ft into the air. As Seira heads to the west it begins to follow, the raging sands considerable! Seira's group can only see the sandy, obscured front. Alicia's group can see the side they're on a bit, but not behind it.
[19:32] <Alicia> "It's too intense and too localised... and it seems to be following Antenora and the others. It must be the Araton," Alicia surmises, casting shield on herself. "Latha, lets try and flank them - got anything you can throw into the storm that doesn't need an accurate target?"
[19:32] <Seira> "Can you fly higher and see if there's anything behind it?" Seira requests, while retreating.
[19:32] <Kotono> Antenora does just that, flying high into the sky!
[19:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[19:32] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 37."12 [1d20=20]
[19:33] <Kotono> Calling back down, "I can see...something a ways behind it! There's a couple of Erinyes, a gelugon and...someone in a shroud."
[19:33] <Kotono> "No. I need to see my targets for Holy Smite or get close for Holy Word," Latha shakes her head.
[19:34] * Seira nods curtly. "Let's prepare. As soon as Alicia's group strikes, we'll follow through from own end," she tells Antenora and Demedais. "Is it possible to fly over the entire thing, you believe?"
[19:35] <Alicia> "Lets move in, then - you can use holy word once we get in close without actually entering the maelstrom," Alicia suggests, casting Fly on herself and Donald, and mirror image on herself. "This way we can move faster if we do get caught in the storm," she tells Donald, taking to the air and starting to fly towards the far side of the storm from the one pursuing the other group.
[19:35] <Alicia> roll 1d4+3
[19:35] * Hatbot --> "Alicia rolls 1d4+3 and gets 5."12 [1d4=2]
[19:35] <Kotono> "Yeah, but we'll have to go high," Antenora replies intensely, peerin gahead. "It'll take some time to."
[19:36] <Kotono> OOC - I'm going to move Alicia's group into #evil for sorting ease.
[19:37] * Xellos is now known as Olorin
[19:38] * Seira nods once more. "Do it. You and Demedais." She casts the spell of flight on the paladin. "I'll continue to draw it away until it is time."
[19:41] <Kotono> "Right," Antenora briefly nods to her before facing ahead. "Ready, Demedais?"
[19:41] * Seira prepares herself, with Shield and Mirror Image, since it appears their course is set.
[19:41] <Seira> roll 1d4+3
[19:41] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4+3 and gets 5."12 [1d4=2]
[19:42] <Demedais> me nods once in confirmation, sword out.
[19:42] <Seira> "How long should I wait before making a move?"
[19:43] <Kotono> "Let's go," Antenora is already starting to fly, ascending straight up.
[19:48] * Demedais nods, following! "If you see the second group engage, follow in; otherwise, wait a minute?" he suggests to Seira as he begins to leave.
[19:50] <Kotono> OOC - Terror, Seira.
[19:51] <Kotono> Thus the two ascend into the air! They begin to fly up, and as they do, 'Hurry up. If we get there fast enough it should be something to turn the tide. Hopefully.'
[19:52] <Demedais> "What, did they already engage?" Demedais asks, blinking to Antenora as he tries to see what's going on.
[19:53] <Kotono> As you get up you can begin to see it. Past the moving sandstorm you can see afew Erinyes, a horrid ice devil and...something humanoid...wearing a shroud. Alicia and company are about 100 feet away, just starting to engage. It's 200 feet to fly over the sandstorm, then a little more to get in down and in fighting range.
[19:55] <Demedais> "...shit. Seira, if you can hear this, don't bother with the retreat, just move in. Apparently Alicia's group has already engaged." Demedais mutters. "No chance you can throw up a flare? If not, we get to hope Donald remembers to..."
[19:58] <Kotono> "Then we need to hurry," Antenora replies tightly.
[19:58] <Demedais> "O
[20:01] <Demedais> "I'm going as fast as the magic allows me to go. If you can go faster than me, go; any attacks drawn toward me are attacks not against you guys as you pierce in." Demedains nods, moving as quickly as he can!
[20:16] <Kotono> Meanwhile, the two get closer, rushing on! Alicia has gone to engage the now unshrouded man in the back, Latha in the air and Donald attacking!
[20:35] <Kotono> As the two fly, a sight appears as you get close to the end of the sandstorm! The robed man explodes - into a giant dragon!
[20:36] * Kotono is now known as Tiny_Ko_Army
[20:36] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Oh....shit." Antenora breathes, before redoubing her approach! A hissing snarl escapes her lips, drawing on her given sacred power!

[Corwin]

[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:18] <Kotono> "At best you take a grave risk..." Latha looks on at those scales, "I do recall there is something magical to be made with them, but..."
[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:19] <Seira> "Unless the risk is them exploding in my face at random," Seira talks as she walks, "mind-controlling me or those around me, or somehow revealing your secret base, I'll take them along. If it IS one of those three, please tell me and I'll drop them in a ditch."
[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:20] <Demedais> OOC: *his head (my comment, stuck in Exalted mindset it seems)
[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:24] <Kotono> Latha shakes her head at last, "I will ask my superior. If they are nothing but evil, they will be destroyed or disposed of," she says at very last.
[17:41] <Seira> [20:18] <Kotono> "At best you take a grave risk..." Latha looks on at those scales, "I do recall there is something magical to be made with them, but..."
[17:41] <Seira> [20:19] <Seira> "Unless the risk is them exploding in my face at random," Seira talks as she walks, "mind-controlling me or those around me, or somehow revealing your secret base, I'll take them along. If it IS one of those three, please tell me and I'll drop them in a ditch."
[17:41] <Seira> [20:20] <Demedais> OOC: *his head (my comment, stuck in Exalted mindset it seems)
[17:41] <Seira> [20:24] <Kotono> Latha shakes her head at last, "I will ask my superior. If they are nothing but evil, they will be destroyed or disposed of," she says at very last.
[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:24] <Seira> "Sure thing."
[17:41] <Koaway> <Seira> [20:25] <Demedais> "I'm just here to make sure Seira doesn't fall into the obvious traps, since those are the ones she usually gets nailed by." Demedais shrugs.
[17:41] <Seira> [20:24] <Seira> "Sure thing."
[17:41] <Seira> [20:25] <Demedais> "I'm just here to make sure Seira doesn't fall into the obvious traps, since those are the ones she usually gets nailed by." Demedais shrugs.
[17:41] <Koaway> OOC: Okay, to refresh,  you guys are taking to the air to ditch the Aratons and fleeing?
[17:42] <Demedais> OOC: So far as I know, yes. Unless there was more that could/will be done?
[17:44] -sebben.dejatoons.net:@#dunes- Alicia invited Hatbot into the channel.
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[17:44] * Alicia sets mode: +v Hatbot
[17:44] <Alicia> OOC: see #elysium for my cunning plan
[17:44] <Demedais> OOC: Okay, plan is to fly away for 5 mins/we're not being pursued actively, set fire as stalling, continue moving. Objections?
[17:48] <Koaway> The party flees on the wings of the sky, hurrying away from the swarm of lesser devils. Five minutes pass as they book away, hurrying southward and out of the immediate sight of the devils. OOC - If you guys have your plan, run with it here and set it up.
[17:49] <Demedais> "Alright. Any plans to stall the lesser devils in their pursuit?" Demedais inquires after a bit.
[17:51] * Alicia stops in flight for a moment. "It's not the lesser devils I'm worried about, it's their friends," she notes, before using her survival pouch to throw out several small items to the ground below which then spring up into a campfire, a pair of tents, and two donkeys. She leaves one donkey to 'man' the camp while she then gives the other a slap to send it running about 60 degrees off from their actual course.
[17:51] <Alicia> "That should confuse them enough to buy us some time - come on, lets cover as much ground as we can while we're still airborne." At that, she continues zooming off in the direction of their base.
[17:51] <Koaway> The desert stretches around you, the gentle slopes and falls of sand dunes. The endless, thirsty sands lightly crinkle if you step on them, the air chill. Antenora turns back to look north, eyes sweeping.
[17:52] * Demedais looks over the situation for a moment. "Similar to the last ambush. Good enough for now, I suppose. Let's hope they don't have any magical way of tracking us."
[17:53] <Demedais> "Seira, any additions or comments?"
[17:54] <Seira> "If they manage to catch up, our only options are taking down the chasers or teleporting back near the camp," Seira says, after thinking it over. "Other than that, not really."
[17:55] * Demedais pauses there for a second. "Right, we do have the teleport option. I keep forgetting that. Well, Alicia's already moving on, so..." With that, he shrugs, before following Alicia.
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[18:04] * Demedais ensures that the tracks are obscured as they go by whatever means possible; probably just a heavy cloth weighted to ensure it's covering the tracks properly.
[18:07] <Koaway> The party begins to travel away, Demedais erasing any tracks once they get on the ground. Antenora and Latha keep a flying vigil up, though the latter pauses once you reach the ground. "Here," she walks amid the party, looking them over. Healing touches come, touches the banish pain and sooth torn flesh.
[18:07] <Koaway> roll 1d8+5 Alicia
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Koaway rolls 1d8+5 Alicia and gets 7."12 [1d8=2]
[18:07] <Koaway> roll 1d8+5 Alicia
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Koaway rolls 1d8+5 Alicia and gets 7."12 [1d8=2]
[18:07] <Koaway> roll 1d8+5 Demedais
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Koaway rolls 1d8+5 Demedais and gets 13."12 [1d8=8]
[18:07] <Koaway> roll 1d8+5 Demedais
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Koaway rolls 1d8+5 Demedais and gets 11."12 [1d8=6]
[18:07] * Koaway is now known as Kotono
[18:07] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5 Anty
[18:07] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5 Anty and gets 10."12 [1d8=5]
[18:08] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5 Anty
[18:08] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+5 Anty and gets 10."12 [1d8=5]
[18:08] <Alicia> "Thanks," Alicia gives Latha a smile as they march through the desert sands. "Taunting aside, that dragon's fire hit pretty hard."
[18:09] <Kotono> "We're fortunate." Latha finishes and takes to the air. "That creature was perhaps more powerful than even the gelugon."
[18:09] <Demedais> "Some dragons are annoying that way, yes." Demedais grunts, scanning the horizon with some exhaustion as he looks around.
[18:10] <Seira> "What do you mean 'perhaps'?" Seira asks. "Give credit where credit is due!"
[18:10] <Kotono> OOC: Anyone who wants to can make a spot check as you go. Feel free to roll it now.
[18:11] <Kotono> "It hit as hard as one," Antenora rubs a still bruised arm, "But if Agares is calling in such forces, he's staking an absurd amount on this campaign."
[18:11] <Alicia> "Well, it's dead now... though I wonder how many other surprises they have in store - none of the other groups reported encountering it previously, did they?"
[18:12] <Kotono> "No." Latha floats just a bit above the sandy ground as the party treks up a sand dune. "Either we ran into it first or they're especially after this group."
[18:12] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11 spot check?
[18:12] * Hatbot --> "Demedais rolls 1d20+11 spot check? and gets 29."12 [1d20=18]
[18:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[18:12] <Demedais> "Bets on the latter, idly." Demedais notes.
[18:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 35."12 [1d20=18]
[18:14] <Kotono> "It would fit," Antenora agrees to that, letting her gaze sweep along as you travel. After a moment, "...Then we'll just have to kill more of them. The Hells are irritatingly persistant and grudge holding."
[18:15] * Demedais bites his tongue at this, looking to Seira for a moment.
[18:15] <Seira> "Hmm?"
[18:16] <Alicia> "Rather sad, really. The devils fighting us in hopes of being promoted out of their current miserable existence is one thing, but that dragon was in it solely for money," Alicia shakes her head in disgust.
[18:16] <Demedais> "...Nothing. I just... nothing." Demedais shakes his head for a moment, before muttering, "Eye for an eye..." under his breath.
[18:16] <Kotono> "The Hells are sad place. It's..." Antenora keeps her eyes moving, her voice very thoughtful nonetheless. It's heavy, "Pathetic, isn't it?"
[18:17] <Demedais> "...Pathetic... works, yes."
[18:17] <Kotono> "What do you mean?" Latha curiously hovers down, eyeing Demedais.
[18:19] <Demedais> "I'd call it epic stupidity, myself." Demedais says after a slight pause.
[18:20] * Seira looks at Demedais askance.
[18:21] <Alicia> "Success is the only way they can validate their horrific mindset, and we're denying them even that," Alicia smiles grimly. "Somehow I can't bring myself to feel regret."
[18:22] <Kotono> "Then let's keep denying them that," Antenora takes to the air fully now, "No need to let them catch us."
[18:22] * Demedais pauses for a moment, before shaking his head and continuing on.
[18:25] <Kotono> A half hour of travel passes. You're in a relatve flat between two sand dunes, the one behind about 200 feet behind and the one ahead about 150 feet away. At this moment...(More in relevant PMs.)
[18:27] * Demedais turns quickly, looking toward the rushing burrowing... thing. "Okay, well, then. We've got something coming. If it's evil, Latha, blast it from here? Or should we just get out of here somehow? Do we want an engagement now?"
[18:28] <Seira> "In that case, I'll just stay out of sight for now," Seira mentions, going invisible.
[18:29] <Alicia> "Wormsign," Alicia alerts the others from Antenora's message, looking to the east and casting shield before she draws Hell Striker and checks for any sign of evil among what's approaching.
[18:29] <Kotono> Latha makes a simple gesture, peering ahead. "No evil," she reports. "I see it now, it's coming and..." Indeed, the party can see the sand to the east being displaced - for something about fifteen feet wide, burrowing just beneath the surface. It's quite long as well.
[18:29] <Kotono> The worm is now 120 feet away, burrowing at a speed that is breattaking.
[18:29] <Kotono> OOC - Strike.
[18:29] <Kotono> The creature is now 120 feet away, burrowing at a speed that is breattaking.
[18:30] <Alicia> "If anyone can summon something for a diversion, I used up all mine, earlier," Alicia asks the others. "Fighting one of these is a bad idea."
[18:31] <Kotono> "The lava one was bad enough," Antenora agrees, hovering downward enough to be in loud talking range.
[18:31] <Seira> "I'll send one to the left, we'll go right?" Seira offers, as a horse appears on the creature's path, before following her instructions.
[18:32] * Alicia waits to see if the bait is taken before she breaks to the right.
[18:40] <Kotono> So summoned, a light horse appears! The burrowing creature comes closer, fifty feet away when the worm gets to it! It comes out from under it - a reddish brown thing, with long, segmented body parts like a chain linked snake. It's mouth is not a mouth, but a front opening of flaps and dozens of sharp, chewing teeth! It's body is covered in little spikes as it leaps sixty feet straight up, the horse vanishing down it's gullet! It's at least si
[18:40] <Kotono> the horse vanishing down it's gullet! It's at least sixty feet long, it's 'face' swooping and looking about.
[18:40] <Kotono> It's not fully out of the sand, more of it still beneath.
[18:41] * Alicia breaks into a run to the right as soon as it goes in the direction of the horse, even before it gets to eating its meal!
[18:41] * Seira likewise moving according to the plan. Besides, being invisible might hold an advantage when it comes to stupid beasts!
[18:42] <Demedais> "...Seira, be a dear and tell me that ring still works out here in the desert." Demedais grimaces as he too moves away from the worm, for once not stressed about armor weight!
[18:42] <Kotono> As it stands in the cold air it's body begins to stream and hiss, waves of warmth coming from it's body. Antenora and Latha flee in the air, following the party. Right now the worm isn't moving, seeming to be assessing the situation.
[18:42] * Seira doesn't want to direct the thing towards her by speaking, so she would just have to enlighten Demedais later!
[18:42] <Kotono> *Steam
[18:43] * Demedais shrugs at this, before continuing to run!
[18:45] <Kotono> The thrashing of sand is great as the massive sand worm retracts into the ground! Steam comes out even as it sinks beneath the sands once more, burrowing down! It's still coming the party's way, however, making a beeline towards them!
[18:46] <Seira> "Demedais, raise a wall of water behind us to lure it over," Seira tells the paladin, not breaking stride.
[18:47] * Demedais does so with a quick gesture, placing it between them and the worm, before eyeing the spot Seira's voice came from. "Answer my question!"
[18:48] <Seira> "We are not teleporting away from a worm."
[18:49] <Demedais> "We could, however, teleport away from the worm and ensure that the tracks that I can't cover any longer don't give away the location of the base." Demedais grunts.
[18:49] <Kotono> The wall of boiling water springs to life! The desert sands around it turn dark with moisture as the wall steams in the cold air! The worm erupts out around it as the party continues to run, gulping down water and seeming to revel in it! Both steam in the chilly desert winter air, but it's not pursuing now.
[18:50] <Demedais> "And there's that. Well, let's hope no one spots the worm carousing in magic, since that makes this too obvious." Demedais growls.
[18:50] <Alicia> "The worm will handle whatever's following us, just keep moving!" Alicia calls back in response to the griping as she runs over the sands and away from both the fierce desert predator and whatever's behind them.
[18:51] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[18:51] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+17 and gets 24."12 [1d20=7]
[18:51] <Seira> "You know I can't bring everyone back in a teleport, which would leave those behind unable to handle any devils. The teleport is for emergencies only."
[18:52] * Demedais follows, frowning. "Whatever? Not if? Oh, how cheerful. Antenora or Latha spotted something, then?" Demedais says, before blinking and nodding to Seira irritably. "Confessionally, I forgot how many you can teleport. My apologies. That plan doesn't work then, sadly.
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:52] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+22 and gets 31."12 [1d20=9]
[18:52] <Kotono> "They're coming, too!" Latha calls down, "Araton and an on foot Erinyes, as well as a gelugon!" She picks up her pace, hustling in the sky.
[18:53] <Alicia> "Kill the wall once they're closer to the worm than we are?" Alicia suggests, not slacking her pace one bit.
[18:53] <Kotono> The sandworm stays where it is a moment, 'head' peering around as it froclis in the wall of boiling water. It turns away from the party, and instead whence it came, to where Latha is peering.
[18:54] <Demedais> "I'm not even bothering to focus on it." Demedais growls. "It'll drop as soon as the duration is over. I'm too busy running, damnit!" A quick look behind, and then, "Is it attacking them?"
[18:55] <Kotono> Thereafter, as the party continues to retreat, the worm turns and hustles in that direction! It ripples in the sand, erupting out at the edge of your vision! The party can distantly see some faint figures as the worm erupts out, a few reddish Araton being swallowed as it surges up!
[18:56] <Demedais> "Ah, and the circle of life continues."
[18:57] * Alicia glances back at the ruckus and can't help but smile, before she resumes her focus on running to get as much distance as possible from their foes, hoping they'll wear themselves out on each other.
[18:58] <Kotono> As the party gets out of sight, they can hear a bit. A few faraway shouts, and as you get out of range entirely, "By Elysium..." Latha stops in the air, gawking a moment, before hurrying. "It has a the same breath as a dragon?"
[18:58] <Alicia> "So glad we didn't stop to play with it," Alicia breathes as she hustles along.
[18:58] <Demedais> "Irony, thy name is the desert." Demedais smirks.
[18:58] <Seira> "This is one of those times you hope for both sides to lose."
[18:59] <Demedais> "You kidding me? Worm, all the way. So long as we're long gone by the time it's done."
[18:59] <Seira> "That's a pretty hefty condition."
[18:59] <Demedais> "Well, it's a pretty big worm."
[19:00] * Seira snorts, continuing the retreat. "At least we learned how to distract them on our last trip."
[19:01] <Demedais> "By Helm, indeed." Demedais nods, keeping up the pace. "Hopefully they can't keep following after the worm's done with 'em.
[19:02] <Kotono> The party flees. After about ten minutes you can see there is no sign of worm or devils. Just the quiet, breezy, gritting silence of the sands.
[19:02] <Seira> "It would be the height of amusement if they thought we had summoned the worm to deal with them," Seira muses.
[19:03] <Alicia> "It seems fortune favours us," Alicia relaxes a bit once it's clear no more trouble is forthcoming. "Still, I won't feel entirely safe until we're back at our camp."
[19:04] <Demedais> "Worms on devils, dragons on kings. What do we do for aspiring dragon empresses?" Demedais asks Seira.
[19:05] <Seira> "Let me know if you spot one, and I'll figure it out."
[19:06] <Demedais> "I'll let you know when it's relevant." Demedais says after a long moment.
[19:06] <Seira> "Sure thing," she responds with a nod.
[19:08] <Kotono> Thus the party reaches base without incident. On reaching this healing and restorations are given freely, as the battle worn group is escorted to the main building. Here the Throne Archon that leads awaits, a few chairs having been placed. "Your efforts bore fruit again?" He asks, his face bright and gloriously painful to look at, in tandem with a voice that is like a purifying wind.
[19:09] <Demedais> "Less so than the first one, but a helldragon of some sort is dead so we'll take it. 'course, they're being more cautious, more's the pity." Demedais bows, keeping his head respectfully inclined so he doesn't have to look at the archon's face.
[19:10] <Alicia> "It was a pyroclastic dragon named Gronastyx," Alicia chimes in, not seeming overly bothered by gazing on the archon. "Very dead, now, for its trouble."
[19:10] <Kotono> "We were victorious! A foul dragon from the depths of the Nine Hells was brought to it's judgment at our hands, and another band of deviles has been devastated." Latha bows a moment to the radiant figure in front of you.
[19:10] <Kotono> roll 1d20+29
[19:10] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+29 and gets 32."12 [1d20=3]
[19:11] <Seira> "Yes, about this. Do you know what you can make from a dragon like that, incidentally?"
[19:12] <Kotono> "A Pyroclastic Dragon! Hell is not holding anything back," The Throne Archon's voice is full of hope and vigor, "All the reports from this day are reporting encounters deeper within and with less numbers. You have indeeded helped turn the scales to our favor."
[19:14] <Kotono> "Such scales would be tainted with evil. There is little us eto them unless they are purified, but dragon's scales are mighty." The THrone Archon answers a moment, looking to Seira with that terrible, joyous gaze.
[19:14] <Demedais> "One would think the basic flavors of dragon would be enough, but of course Hell has their own brand." A pause. "Do the Heavenly forces?"
[19:16] <Seira> "Any chance someone here could purify the ones I brought back? They're a gift, so I'd prefer it to be less on the evil and more on the useful magical components value."
[19:20] <Kotono> "It is possible," The Throne Archon agrees a moment, "However, for the moment, all reports are that Hell is on the defensive. We will be launching new campaigns while you rest - if this momentum continues, we hope to soon be at their gates."
[19:21] <Alicia> "Then lets rest up and launch another sortie tomorrow?" Alicia suggests, glad to be off the subject of what to do with evil dragon scales.
[19:22] <Seira> "Do let us know if new information appears about their remaining leaders," Seira comments.
[19:22] <Demedais> "Very well. Thank you, and be careful yourself. No doubt they'r-... Does your sword give you endless energy, Alicia?" Demedais asks after a pause.
[19:23] * Alicia blinks and turns to Demedais. "No, it actually makes me very tired..." she replies hesitantly.
[19:23] <Demedais> "Oh." Demedais says, looking at her carefully. "Then ignore my comment, and I'll keep that in mind."
[19:24] <Seira> "Do you want me to leave the evil scales somewhere for safekeeping?" Seira asks the archon.
[19:29] * Alicia gives Demedais a somewhat dubious nod. "Okay... well, I'm going to get something to eat, if anyone wants to join me?" she offers, heading out.
[19:29] <Seira> "Sure," Seira agrees, catching up to her.
[19:30] <Demedais> "Eh, sure." Demedais shrugs after a moment.
[19:59] * Demedais is now known as deademoWAHLOOKATMEgothsleep
[21:09] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
[22:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[22:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 8."12 [1d20=2]
[22:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[22:12] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 25."12 [1d20=19]
[22:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20-14
[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20-14 and gets 2."12 [1d20=16]
[22:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 13."12 [1d20=7]
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Session Time: Sat Mar 08 00:00:00 2008
[00:02] <Ebiris> roll 22d12
[00:02] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 22d12 and gets 148."12 [22d12=3, 8, 12, 11, 5, 9, 3, 2, 5, 11, 1, 5, 5, 9, 10, 2, 8, 6, 6, 8, 9, 10]
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[00:54] <Ebiris> roll 22d6
[00:54] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 22d6 and gets 84."12 [22d6=2, 3, 6, 3, 5, 2, 3, 4, 4, 1, 4, 6, 6, 6, 5, 1, 3, 4, 2, 6, 4, 4]
[00:54] <Ebiris> roll 22d8
[00:54] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 22d8 and gets 107."12 [22d8=4, 4, 6, 6, 7, 1, 5, 4, 2, 8, 4, 5, 6, 7, 5, 4, 3, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3]
[00:54] <Ebiris> roll 22d10
[00:54] * Hatbot --> "Ebiris rolls 22d10 and gets 125."12 [22d10=1, 6, 4, 10, 3, 10, 3, 9, 9, 7, 5, 4, 8, 3, 3, 2, 1, 10, 2, 10, 9, 6]
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 26."12 [1d20=20]
[00:55] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[00:55] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 and gets 8."12 [1d20=2]

[Corwin]

[15:02] <Ko-ShaleisMaryJane> -----------
[15:02] * Ko-ShaleisMaryJane is now known as Kotono
[15:05] <Kotono> Sleep and rest come easily, a tired party resting it's bodies in heavenly peace. On gathering together the next day under palms trees and bushes heavy with berries, amid the celestial camp, "All reports say that the devils are hanging back. When we go out this time, it'll likely be for overnight." Latha explains.
[15:05] <Kotono> Donald sits under one of the trees, taking great bites from an apple as he listens. "You mean that we'll have to go farther in since we beat them up twice now?"
[15:06] <Alicia> "They're probably expecting an attack, pulling back their forces so they can quickly respond if the gate is threatened," Alicia reasons, crossing her arms. "Except that we still don't know where the gate is."
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[15:08] <Kotono> "We believe it's further back," Latha responds to that with a slight, oddly predatory smile. On her face it looks like a noble eagle's visage as it plummets down for prey. "Our attempts haven't found it yet, so we have further to go."
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[15:11] <Seira> "Let's get to it, then," Seira says.
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[15:19] * Demedais nods slightly. "Very well. Any other news for us?"
[15:22] <Kotono> "Right now, no. Let's go and try to bring an end to this invasion," Latha states very firmly.
[15:23] * Demedais considers for a long moment, before nodding once.
[15:29] <Kotono> Thus the journey out begins at a glorious sunrise. Once out of the camp you find it's a windy, gusty day. It's not a real sandstorm, but covered mouths and careful going are the order of things. The sky is painfully blue and clear despite this wind current, like the ocean above meeting the sandy beach below. Lunch comes without incident, the sandy ways quiet. By afternoon the wind has slackened ever so slightly, the travel continuing on...
[15:30] <Kotono> roll 1d100-5
[15:30] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100-5 --> 6,0[ 1d100=49 ]4,0{44}
[15:33] <Kotono> The afternoon passes. Come the first hints of evening, "Nothing yet," Latha stops and descends to the ground. "Not a sign of them - they must be prepared and patrolling further back."
[15:34] <Seira> "Well, then. We can rest safely in rope trick and continue," Seira offers.
[15:34] <Alicia> "Which means when we do encounter them, they won't be far from any reinforcements... and we'll have a long way to go if we need to retreat," Alicia concludes grimly. "Considering how their night vision is far better than most of ours, it might be a good idea to stop until morning," she then nods to Seira, glancing up at the darkening sky.
[15:35] * Demedais nods once to this. "Best to not be stumbled on here, far from support and at a time disadvantageous to most of us, yes."
[15:35] <Seira> "Well, when the truly frightening reinforcements are a teleport away, I don't think there'd be much of a difference."
[15:38] * Seira recasts the spells upon her, before creating the extradimensional space that would keep them safe.
[15:39] <Kotono> "Still..." Donald looks around, "It'll be hard sleeping here."
[15:40] * Demedais looks to Latha for a second, before nodding to Seira. "Remember what we did with the ambush, first time? Same trick can be used for a safe place to sleep."
[15:40] <Kotono> "Well yeah, but...' Waving a hand about, "There's devils out there. Like hell I -want- to sleep where they roam."
[15:41] <Seira> "Rope trick. They can't come in. And even if by some miracle they do, they can only do it one at a time."
[15:41] <Demedais> "Which means that you get to play whack-a-devil with that hammer of yours." Demedais says, before pausing and shaking his head.
[15:42] <Alicia> "Technically we're an entire plane away from them once we're inside the rope trick," Alicia brightly reassures Donald. "It's hard to get much further away than that."
[15:43] <Kotono> "Yeah." Donald still shrugs anyway. "It won't help me sleep much better, though."
[15:45] <Alicia> "Well, I'm probably safer from assassin devils in there than I'd be in my own bed, so you'll hear no complaints from me," Alicia states, climbing up the rope once it's ready.
[15:46] * Demedais waits for everyone else to go up before going himself.
[15:47] <Kotono> Antenora snorts at Alicia's words, but does not comment. Thus the party gets into the rope trick! OOC - Is anyone peering outside?
[15:47] <Kotono> OOC - For the night watch.
[15:47] <Alicia> OOC: Latha doesn't sleep, and Deme and Anty only need 2 hours. They can do it.
[15:48] <Demedais> OOC: See Alicia.
[15:49] <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[15:50] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[15:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100 --> 6,0[ 1d100=71 ]4,0{71}
[15:57] <Kotono> As the night passes, Demedais and the two outsiders can see the following when they watch: Twice the ground lightly shakes, as if a small earthquake is passing. Another time, faraway, Latha swears she saw the same burrowing as your last trip out, as if another worm is pulsing through the sands. Yet in this case it was far wider. At the deepest part of the night, the moon vanishes for a good hour, as if consumed in an inky fists embrace, blott
[15:57] <Kotono> as if consumed in an inky fists embrace, blotted out. But the dawn comes, a merciful end to this unnatural night.
[15:58] <Demedais> "What could cause such an effect to happen to the moon? Is it a result of approaching their base?" Demedais muses as the group awakens.
[15:59] <Seira> "A sign of our friend's arrival onto this plane?" Seira ventures, shrugging. "Nothing good, probably."
[16:00] <Kotono> "Yes, nothing good," Antenora agrees to that, stretching and standing.  "At best, I hope that the portal is 'merely' having effects on the nearby area."
[16:01] <Alicia> "I don't imagine so, no," Alicia nods. "The sooner we can shut down that gate the better... hopefully we'll make some progress, today."
[16:04] * Demedais inhales slowly. "Latha... no clue what could cause such an event? Last night... Well, hopefully we got the worms against the devils, or something, what with the outburst of activity amongst them lately."
[16:05] <Alicia> "Don't be so sure," Alicia glances sidelong at Antenora. "An enterprising devil might have turned a sandworm into a servant, by now, after all."
[16:05] <Demedais> "That'd be all we need." Demedais grumbles.
[16:06] <Seira> "We just need to be able to fly away."
[16:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
[16:06] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+19 --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{29}
[16:07] <Kotono> "It could be many things, none of them good. Regretably, there's no way to immediately tell what infernal act or being caused that reaction." Latha explains. "Doubtless they'll end up dust on our righteous wrath before the times here end."
[16:07] <Alicia> "That's the spirit," Alicia grins at the deva, starting to strike off into the desert. "Anyway, we're not doing much standing here, lets get moving."
[16:08] <Demedais> "Very well." Demedais says after a moment, scanning the horizon for a moment before following Alicia.
[16:11] <Kotono> roll 1d100+15
[16:11] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100+15 --> 6,0[ 1d100=15 ]4,0{30}
[16:13] <Kotono> The wind picks for your first two hours of travel on the dawn. As the sun begins to rise into the sky, you find no immediate problems. However, as you crest a tall sand dune? You come to a small 'valley' of sand nestled between several sand dunes. It looks as if the sandy ground has half collasped - but then was flash fried, turned into a jagged, rough, interjection of rock like glass.
[16:15] <Seira> roll 1d20+19
[16:15] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+19 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{21}
[16:15] <Alicia> Whatever did that was probably powerful magic, and might still linger. Alicia casts detect magic as well as looking to see if it was an evil spell as she surveys the formation.
[16:16] <Alicia> roll 1d20+7 spellcraft
[16:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+7 1,0spellcraft --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{24}
[16:16] <Kotono> Donald peers at it, squinting and shielding his view with one metal clad hand. "What the hell? Glass?"
[16:17] <Seira> "Something to do with sand worms, maybe?" Seira suggests, glancing at Alicia.
[16:17] <Alicia> "Be careful," Alicia holds up a hand to forestall the others. "Powerful evil magic still clings to the area. Transmutation, though I can't identify the spell. We should keep our distance."
[16:18] <Kotono> "They did look to be rather warm," Donald muses aloud, "It would take a hell of a l...lot of fire...oh yes, devils. Hell. Fire. Whichever."
[16:18] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:18] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{31}
[16:19] * Demedais raises just one eyebrow. "We are likely on the right road, at least...."
[16:19] <Kotono> "Yes. I'm not sure what it is, but if it radiates evil, it's been devil touched in some way." PEering down, "At the least we should avoid it."
[16:20] <Kotono> Antenora says after a short pause. "It could also be bait to lure in curious angels or opposition, or simply a leftover."
[16:20] <Seira> "Right!" Seira heads away from it. "No reason to get too curious."
[16:20] * Demedais idly checks it with Detect Chaos, just for-
[16:20] <Alicia> "It's still magically active, so I'm certain its dangerous... Latha, can you dispel evil? Leaving it will almost certainly corrupt anything that comes into contact with it," Alicia asks.
[16:20] * Demedais stops suddenly and looks to Seira. "Wait, repeat that again."
[16:21] <Seira> "Evil worms don't interest me."
[16:23] <Kotono> "I shall try," Latha closes her eyes a moment, a white nimbus flaring to life around her. She gently takes to the skies, starting to fly towards the closest edge of the glass.
[16:23] <Demedais> "Worms?" Demedais frowns, looking back to the transmutated glass. "I.. see. Still. Seira, not curious about something. Hm."
[16:23] * Seira stands well back from both glass and Latha's attempts at dispelling it.
[16:28] <Kotono> Latha hovers just off the ground near the closest edge of the glass, about twenty five feet away. She reaches out, the white aura concentrating around her hand. "Be rested and ruined, darkness beyond," she whispers. For a moment the white aura does nothing...but then, the glass seems to erupt! Not quite bursting - certainly, it shatters apart, but in an organized way! Great lances of it soar out at Latha, amid the shifting, breaking storm!
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{29}
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{20}
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{16}
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=12 ]4,0{27}
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{29}
[16:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[16:28] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=18 ]4,0{33}
[16:29] <Kotono> roll 2d12+12+2
[16:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d12+12+2 --> 6,0[ 2d12=7 ]4,0{21}
[16:29] <Kotono> OOC - Strike, sorry, three hit her.
[16:30] <Kotono> roll 1d12+6+1
[16:30] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d12+6+1 --> 6,0[ 1d12=9 ]4,0{16}
[16:31] <Kotono> Amid the glass storm, one lance rips into  Latha's arm! The gash glows a soft red, like an infected wound!  Latha cries out, as...(More)
[16:32] <Kotono> The glass seems to focus back into itself, flowing towards it's center point at the bottom of the gash! You cans ee some of the covered ground now, seared sand and broken rock beneath. The center is obscured by the whirling, moving glass, however. OOC - Let's roll initaitive here.
[16:32] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5
[16:32] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+5 --> 6,0[ 1d20=6 ]4,0{11}
[16:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[16:32] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+5 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{12}
[16:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6
[16:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+6 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{13}
[16:33] <Kotono> OOC - *15
[16:33] <Demedais> roll 1d20+1 oh hell
[16:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+1 1,0oh hell --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{4}
[16:33] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 nerveskitter
[16:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+11 1,0nerveskitter --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{28}
[16:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+1
[16:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+1 --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{4}
[16:33] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Donald
[16:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+6 1,0Donald --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{26}
[16:34] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Latha>Antenora>Alicia>Deme=Glass Storm'
[16:34] <Kotono> The glass is all gathering in the center, an inmpeterable mass of it! OOC - Seira, you're up.
[16:36] * Seira decides to cast Heroism, still hanging way back from the vicious glass.
[16:37] <Kotono> As heroic power surges into Seira...Donald decides to hang back for the moment, watching as he withdraws his hammer. "Cute," he grunts, "You alright, Latha?" he calls.
[16:39] <Kotono> Latha stumbles back, her eyes alight with righteous fury! A hand holds her reddened gash, "Perish!" she calls, as a burst of white strikes in the glass storm!
[16:39] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[16:39] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+12 --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{23}
[16:40] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[16:40] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 5d8 --> 6,0[ 5d8=28 ]4,0{28}
[16:41] <Kotono> A burst of white light explodes in the glass storm, knocking away a few bits, but not stopping it! Meanwhile, Antenora hovers slightly, "Any ideas on how to do anything without getting shredded by glass?" OOC - Alicia.
[16:41] <Alicia> "Damn!" Alicia curses at the display, regretting what she asked of Latha. Extending a hand towards the maelstrom, she incants a spell, "Mother of Mysteries, I beseech you, becalm the weave and end this dweomer that taints your gift!"
[16:41] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 dispel
[16:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0dispel --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{30}
[16:43] <Kotono> The glass freezes in it's movements! For a moment it resembles nothing more than a snowstorm made into solids, then it collapses down! The rain of glass is like a thousand windows breaking apart! When it finishes, you can see the very bottom of the pit has...something in it. You can't tell what, but there is a faint black glow around a deeper indentation into the ground. OOC - Deme.
[16:43] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Latha>Antenora>Alicia>Deme=????'
[16:44] * Demedais peers down closely, still holding his position. "Well. That seems to have worked. But what the hell is down there now?"
[16:45] <Kotono> OOC - Spot check, Deme.
[16:46] <Demedais> roll 1d20+11
[16:46] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+11 --> 6,0[ 1d20=6 ]4,0{17}
[16:47] <Demedais> "Mrf. Can't see past that black glow." Demedais grunts. "Latha, do you need aid?"
[16:49] * Demedais murmurs, under his breath, "Ars Arcanix.", calling forth his armor to aid him.
[16:52] <Kotono> OOC - Seira.
[16:53] <Seira> "How deep is the pit?"
[16:56] <Demedais> "Not very, but the black glow hinders." Demedais curses.
[16:56] * Seira casts detect magic, looking at the black glow!
[16:56] <Seira> roll 1d20+22
[16:56] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=8 ]4,0{30}
[16:57] <Seira> "Transmutation it is. Do we dispel it or break it, now that we're involved?"
[16:57] <Kotono> Donald continues to hold and wait, squinting at it...
[16:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[16:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+10 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{24}
[16:58] <Kotono> "Oh yeah, there's something in there," he says. "I saw something small moving."
[16:58] <Demedais> "Small?" Demedais frowns. "Alicia, reading anything from Detect Evil, or same as before?"
[17:00] <Alicia> "No change," Alicia reports, eyeing the black glow.
[17:01] <Kotono> Latha hangs back, looking...
[17:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[17:01] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{41}
[17:02] <Kotono> "I see it," she says, " A small, crawling thing in that hole. Be purified!" With that, a burst of white engulfs the little black glow!
[17:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:02] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+12 --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{15}
[17:02] <Kotono> But nothing seems to happen.
[17:02] <Seira> "Can you point it out for the rest of us so they can join with the smiting of evil?"
[17:03] <Kotono> roll 1d20+17
[17:03] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+17 --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{26}
[17:03] <Kotono> "There," Antenora points at the darkness, at a point just below the top of the black glow. "I'd rather not get close, though. Not if it gets that glass going again." OOC - Antenora's holding for the moment. Alicia, you're up.
[17:05] <Alicia> Following Antenora's directions, Alicia swiftly flexes her fingers in an arcane pattern before whipping her hand towards that direction, a flurry of glowing blue bolts of energy lancing out to unerringly strike the thing in the darkness!
[17:05] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 SR?
[17:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0SR? --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{13}
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[17:06] <Kotono> The bolts fire...but nothing happens with them. No effect from the magic can be seen. OOC - Deme.
[17:09] * Demedais unlimbers his bow, but pauses for a moment. "Anyone want to try anything else before I try hitting it with something more solid?" he asks, looking to the group. OOC: Holding for now.
[17:09] <Seira> "I can try something," Seira volunteers.
[17:10] <Kotono> OOC: Go, Seira.
[17:10] * Seira extends her arm and aims at the critter, before an orb of acid does its very best to destroy it!
[17:10] <Seira> roll 1d20+12 ranged touch
[17:10] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0ranged touch --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{28}
[17:11] <Seira> roll 5d8
[17:11] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 5d8 --> 6,0[ 5d8=12 ]4,0{12}
[17:12] <Kotono> The...thing...that rests in the shadowy sinkhole is shot with an orb of acid! The hissing acid lets foul steam escape from the black glow, the entire thing letting off a horrible stench!
[17:13] <Kotono> Donald waves a hand, "Ugh. Bad enough they smell like that..." he grouses, as Latha lets another Holy Smite envelop it!
[17:13] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[17:13] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+12 --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{28}
[17:13] <Kotono> roll 5d8
[17:13] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 5d8 --> 6,0[ 5d8=24 ]4,0{24}
[17:13] <Demedais> "That worked, it seems." Demedais says cheerfully.
[17:13] <Seira> "And I can try it again, too!"
[17:14] <Kotono> This flash of white makes the entire black glow flicker twice before vanishing! The melted glass-rock shimmers, before turning into a sandy ooze that slowly returns to it's natural state - except to be coal black sands.
[17:15] <Seira> "Well, we defeated... whatever it was."
[17:15] <Demedais> "Indeed. That was weird."
[17:15] <Kotono> "A devil's lackey," Latha says, as she puts a hand to her wound, a moment of concentration. "Let us continue on if it's slain."
[17:15] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5
[17:15] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+5 --> 6,0[ 1d8=6 ]4,0{11}
[17:16] <Kotono> The wound on her arm largely closes, but however, the red, throbbing color of it does not change. Latha visibly winces even after the healing magic.
[17:16] <Alicia> "That did it," Alicia sighs in relief, starting to approach where the angel hovers. "I'm sorry, Latha, I should have just dispelled it myself from the start, but at least it won't trouble anyone else," she reasons, sounding a bit guilty. Seeing Latha's state, she then frowns and studies the wound.
[17:16] <Alicia> OOC: any magic or evil?
[17:16] * Seira glances at Latha. "Was that diseased?"
[17:17] * Demedais approaches as well, concerned.
[17:18] <Kotono> "No...I believe it may be vile power. Such won't heal except by magic in a hallowed ground," Latha lets her hand fall away from the injury. "We've had reports of it."
[17:18] <Alicia> "The wound radiates foulness," Alicia frowns deeply, "But not magic... it may take stronger measures than we have to remove. Weren't we warned of injuries that could only be healed on consecrated ground?"
[17:18] <Demedais> "Blast. That's frustrating." Demedais curses.
[17:18] <Kotono> "I will bear it and bring the wrath it fills me with to lay the evil low," Latha vows, "It will not stop me, let us continue now."
[17:19] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[17:19] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+11 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{18}
[17:19] * Alicia nods, respecting Latha's determination. "We will lay low many more fiends before returning to have you tended to," she affirms.
[17:20] <Demedais> Demedais remains calm-faced, looking to Seira. "Anything else of note down there, or should we continue on?"
[17:20] <Seira> "Yeah, we could do that. Or we could have me cast remove curse and see if that works," Seira mentions. "Just because some wounds can only be healed on holy ground doesn't mean this is one."
[17:20] <Seira> "Oh, and nothing of note down there, Demedais."
[17:21] * Seira decides to try this on Latha!
[17:22] <Kotono> The magic is so cast! Latha's wound is still red after, throbbing like an infected boil. No change. With a shake of her head, "I thank you for the effort, Seira."
[17:22] <Seira> "I'll only press on if you swear you'll let us know as soon as there's any change in your condition."
[17:23] <Kotono> "If there is, I'll speak up,"  Latha promises, "But...let's go." She begins to take to the sky, "My pain is endurable if we push the devils further back."
[17:23] * Seira nods, and heads on!
[17:24] <Kotono> roll 1d100+25
[17:24] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100+25 --> 6,0[ 1d100=6 ]4,0{31}
[17:26] <Kotono> A few more hours pass. It's now about an hour until noon. As you crest another sand dune, you come to see something ahead. A ruined corpse - but not a human. Instead it lies on the sand like a giant squid, long, sand colored tentacles.  It looks very parched, dozens of dried wounds over it's remnants. The wounds of claws and bites, as if it was half torn apart and half eaten, then left to simmer in the heat. A foul smell radiates from it.
[17:27] * Alicia wrinkles her nose in disgust, the rank odour easily penetrating the flimsy cloth she wears to guard against sand and grit. "Seems like the devils won this encounter."
[17:28] * Demedais shakes his head. "Indeed. Let's hope it did some damage."
[17:28] <Seira> "It seems the smell is not why they're sought after magical components," Seira muses, not particularly bothered.
[17:31] <Kotono> "Ugh!" Donald waves his hand, "Is there a Protection from Smell spell that you know of, anyone?"
[17:32] <Seira> "I have a spell that can make you deaf or blind, I don't see why not."
[17:32] <Kotono> "Let's just keep going. Let the dead rest," Latha agrees, hurrying her self along in the air.
[17:32] * Demedais bites his tongue, but grins at Seira's comment as he follows Latha.
[17:32] * Alicia is only too glad to quicken her pace and escape the assault on her nose.
[17:33] <Kotono> roll 1d100+40
[17:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100+40 --> 6,0[ 1d100=41 ]4,0{81}
[17:34] <Kotono> It is just past noon when it happens. In the light wind, sounds sometimes carry far. As you climb up a sand dune, the air brings forth this noise. The sounds of howls, several of them, a dire, heart chilling dirge.
[17:35] <Alicia> "Hell Hounds?" Alicia looks towards Antenora in case she recognises the noise.
[17:36] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[17:36] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{19}
[17:36] <Kotono> "....yes," Antenora says very slowly, taking her spear out. "The sound of hell hounds."
[17:37] <Demedais> "How perfectly delightful. The big ones we heard of, or the smaller ones?" Demedais grunts. "Or can they not be distinguished?"
[17:37] * Seira takes out her sword, asking, "How far do you figure they are?"
[17:37] <Alicia> "Donald, you might want to ward yourself against fire," Alicia suggests, taking out a scroll from her pack and reading off of it to provide similar protection for herself. "Can either of you see them?" she asks the two fliers.
[17:38] <Kotono> "I know how they sound, but I'm not well versed with them," Antenora's spear is ready as sh elooks up, "But they're probably not that far unless it's a trick of the wind."
[17:38] <Seira> "Isn't it grand that I happened to memorize web?" Seira asks. "And glitterdust, at that? I'll try to hit the largest grouping of them to immobilize."
[17:38] * Seira decides to cast Shield in advance, just in case.
[17:40] <Demedais> "Excellent." Demedais nods once, calling his armor forth in preparation.
[17:40] * Seira decides to go with mirror image as well. Worst case, she loses the spell.
[17:41] <Seira> roll 1d4+3
[17:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d4+3 --> 6,0[ 1d4=2 ]4,0{5}
[17:41] * Alicia holds off on her shorter duration spells until Latha or Antenora report seeing them. They should provide enough warning that she has time, but she'd prefer to avoid casting her spells too early if she can avoid it.
[17:41] <Seira> OOC: Only shield after all, it seems
[17:46] <Kotono> roll 1d100
[17:46] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d100 --> 6,0[ 1d100=26 ]4,0{26}
[17:48] <Kotono> Donald wards himself against fire as Latha and Antenora take to the air! 'They're charging up the hill!' Antenore echos into Alicia's mind, as, 'They're coming up the sand dune, about a dozen of them. A small pack.' Latha reports mentally to Demedais.
[17:49] <Alicia> At Antenora's warning, Alicia casts enlarge person, promptly doubling in size as she readies her sword!
[17:49] * Demedais nods. "About a dozen... cheerful. Okay. Everyone ready? They're coming over the hill now."
[17:49] <Alicia> "Here they come," Alicia verbally reports for the benefit of the others.
[17:49] * Seira goes with Mirror Image!
[17:50] <Seira> "Try not to charge them before I can hit some of their numbers?" Seira requests, readying.
[17:50] <Demedais> "Got it."
[17:51] <Kotono> So the party braces! Atop the hill they come in a wave, gushing over! A charge of large, dog like creatures! They are a rusty brown with red eyes, fire trickling out like drool from their lips! Black tongues loll to the sides as they continue on!  OOC - I'm going to call initiative here.
[17:52] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5
[17:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+5 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{19}
[17:52] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 nerveskitter x2
[17:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+11 1,0nerveskitter x2 --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{27}
[17:52] <Demedais> roll 1d20+1 I summon the power of the mighty Hatboticus?
[17:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+1 1,0I summon the power of the mighty Hatboticus? --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{14}
[17:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 Antenora
[17:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+5 1,0Antenora --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{7}
[17:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Donald (Has ER 10 fire up, remember Dune.0
[17:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+6 1,0Donald (Has ER 10 fire up, remember Dune.0 --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{26}
[17:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+8
[17:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+8 --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{21}
[17:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Hell hound pack
[17:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+6 1,0Hell hound pack --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{19}
[17:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[17:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{23}
[17:55] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[18:01] <Seira> Glitterdust, one of a wizard's best friends. Now, those hellhounds can get acquainted with it as well!
[18:01] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:01] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{29}
[18:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:02] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{11}
[18:02] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:02] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{16}
[18:02] * Seira does have her sword out, in case some actually make it over and past her defenses.
[18:03] <Kotono> The front three are covered in glittering, golden dust! Two of the hounds yip in confusion, b ut the lead one isn't blinded! It instead keeps up it's frantic pace, baying and leading the other hounds on! You notice that three of them, scattered about the pack of about 12, wear what looks to be some sort of chain barding. Donald readies the hammer, murmuring a few words. OOC - ???? is up.
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[18:04] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{20}
[18:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18
[18:04] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+18 --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{35}
[18:04] <Kotono> OOC - -2 to that roll, but it hardly matters.
[18:05] <Kotono> roll 5d6
[18:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 5d6 --> 6,0[ 5d6=25 ]4,0{25}
[18:05] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
[18:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+11 --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{14}
[18:07] <Kotono> From a point in the clear sky a crackling beam comes, from far away and past the dune! This beam slams into Antenora's shoulder, making her nearly spin in the air! OOC - Latha is up.
[18:09] <Kotono> Latha sees the situation and descends around the party. "Be warded!" She calls, as white energy flows into the five! OOC - Hounds are up.
[18:11] <Kotono> Like a tide of darkness the Hell Hounds come racing down! The two that are blinded hang back a bit, but three come at Demedais full bore!
[18:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:11] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{39}
[18:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:12] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{42}
[18:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22 crit?
[18:12] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0crit? --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{26}
[18:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:12] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{23}
[18:12] <Kotono> OOC - AC, Deme?
[18:12] <Demedais> OOC: 32.
[18:13] <Kotono> roll 4d6+24 (Omitting fire damage since Deme has resistance 10 to it and it's only a d8.)
[18:13] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 4d6+24 1,0(Omitting fire damage since Deme has resistance 10 to it and it's only a d8.) --> 6,0[ 4d6=21 ]4,0{45}
[18:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:14] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{15}
[18:14] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{32}
[18:16] <Kotono> Demedais is chomped into and half surrounded, his flesh torn in the infernal mouths! However, one of the hellhounds yelps in agony, it's eyes turning to milky white, blinded orbs!  Meanwhile, two charge Seira, with a third wrapping around and breathing a cone of fire at her! (8 acted total, 4 to go.)
[18:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22 AC, Seira and other relevant things?
[18:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0AC, Seira and other relevant things? --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{25}
[18:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22 AC, Seira and other relevant things?
[18:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0AC, Seira and other relevant things? --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{32}
[18:17] <Seira> OOC: 5 images so 6 of us, AC is 31
[18:17] <Kotono> roll 1d6 on attack 1
[18:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d6 1,0on attack 1 --> 6,0[ 1d6=3 ]4,0{3}
[18:17] <Kotono> roll 1d5 on attack 2
[18:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d5 1,0on attack 2 --> 6,0[ 1d5=5 ]4,0{5}
[18:18] <Seira> OOC: Fire res, still 10
[18:18] <Kotono> Two images are pounced on, as a gout of flaming breath erupts around Seira! OOC - REf save.
[18:18] <Seira> OOC: I have the same res as Deme, no? 10?
[18:19] <Seira> roll 1d20+22 sure
[18:19] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0sure --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{38}
[18:20] <Kotono> Weaving about, Seira avoids the burning flames! Meanwhile, two hounds charge Alicia, looking to tear into her tender flesh!
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:20] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=18 ]4,0{40}
[18:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:20] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{24}
[18:20] <Alicia> OOC: AC 26, I'll AoO one of them, though
[18:20] <Kotono> OOC - That's right you enlarged. Okay.
[18:21] <Alicia> roll 1d20+16
[18:21] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+16 --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{32}
[18:21] <Kotono> OOC - No wait, they have 10 ft reach, too.
[18:21] <Alicia> OOC: huh, weird. Most 4 legged large stuff doesn't get reach. Damn.
[18:22] <Kotono> roll 2d6+12
[18:22] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d6+12 --> 6,0[ 2d6=7 ]4,0{19}
[18:23] <Kotono> Alicia manges to fend one off with a dodge, it's teeth scraping her shin guards! However, theo ther chomps into her arm, blood coming into it's mouth from Alicia's veins! Meanwhile, the last two come at Donald!
[18:23] <Alicia> OOC: DC 23 blindness save, remember
[18:23] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:23] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{32}
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:24] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{29}
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:24] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{36}
[18:24] <Kotono> roll 4d6+24 (Omitting fire damage since Deme has resistance 10 to it and it's only a d8.)
[18:24] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 4d6+24 1,0(Omitting fire damage since Deme has resistance 10 to it and it's only a d8.) --> 6,0[ 4d6=15 ]4,0{39}
[18:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:25] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13
[18:25] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{30}
[18:25] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{14}
[18:26] <Kotono> Donald is used as a chew toy, leg and waist ripped and bitten! Despite his wounds, Donald stays up! Indeed, one of the hounds goes white eyed, blinded by the wrath of the heavens! OOC - Alicia.
[18:28] <Alicia> While the invisible creature attacking warrants concern, the fact is that these dogs are tearing hell out of the group, and their ranks need to be thinned down before she can worry about other threats. "Have I mentioned before that I hate dogs?" the paladin remarks, casting a spell that makes her blades as tangible as mist, yet no less deadly as she hacks viciously into the one that bit her!
[18:29] <Alicia> roll 1d20+11 -7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed fire
[18:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+11 1,0-7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed fire --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{25}
[18:29] <Kotono> "Ugh!" Donald sidesteps out of the bite, leg staining the sand nearby red, "I just hate all of these damned devils," he snarls.
[18:29] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 -7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed holy
[18:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0-7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed holy --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{11}
[18:29] <Alicia> roll 1d20+6 -7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed fire
[18:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+6 1,0-7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed fire --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{8}
[18:29] <Alicia> roll 1d20+5 -7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed holy shit why
[18:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+5 1,0-7 power attack, wraithstrike, 1st level slot sacrificed holy shit why --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{19}
[18:29] <Kotono> OOC - Two hits.
[18:30] <Alicia> roll 4d6+31+2d6+1d6+2d4
[18:30] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 4d6+31+2d6+1d6+2d4 --> 6,0[ 4d6=17 2d6=6 1d6=4 2d4=6 ]4,0{64}
[18:31] <Kotono> The hell hound is ripped up like tissue paper, flesh and sinews torn in a grisly celebration! Oh, it still lives thanks to the unholy vitality in it's veins, but said veins are pumping more blood into the air than into it's body! OOC - Demedais.
[18:32] <Kotono> OOC: For clariciation, the 3 that wear chain barding are on Demedais, Alicia and Donald, respectively.
[18:34] <Demedais> "You haven't. Myself, I find most dogs generally agreeable." Demedais growls. "These mutts, however... hmph. Rain your blows against me, dogs, you'll find no solace here!" With this, he unleashes a barrage of quick, defensive strikes against the non-blinded dog that hit him last time, seeking to weaken it!
[18:35] <Demedais> roll 1d20+10 (+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs)
[18:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0(+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs) --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{20}
[18:35] <Demedais> roll 1d20+10 (+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs)
[18:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0(+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs) --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{13}
[18:35] <Demedais> roll 1d20+5 (+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs)
[18:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+5 1,0(+1 Haste -7 CE haet dogs) --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{22}
[18:36] <Kotono> OOC - First and third hit. Is'nt the second a crit threat with keen?
[18:36] <Demedais> roll 1d20+5 crit check
[18:36] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+5 1,0crit check --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{9}
[18:36] <Demedais> OOC: Not anymore.
[18:36] <Kotono> OOC - Two normal hits of ow.
[18:36] <Demedais> roll 4d6+16+4d6 down, boy!
[18:36] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 4d6+16+4d6 1,0down, boy! --> 6,0[ 4d6=14 4d6=15 ]4,0{45}
[18:38] <Kotono> Demedais gashes the hellhound open, scoring two considerable hits! Not fatal ones, but ones that spill ample, vile blood nonetheless!  Meanwhile, while Antenora winces from the crackling beam that struck her, she looks downward and charges down, plummeting with her spear going for the wounded Hellhound attacking Alicia!
[18:39] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-5 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 6/7 FS left)
[18:39] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 1,0(-5 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 6/7 FS left) --> 6,0[ 1d20=6 ]4,0{22}
[18:39] <Kotono> roll 2d8+38+1d6
[18:39] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+38+1d6 --> 6,0[ 2d8=2 1d6=2 ]4,0{42}
[18:40] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(11 left, 4 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[18:40] <Kotono> The hound nary has a chance to do anything as Antenora's spear severs it's spine! IT collapses and melts into a pool of burning blood, slain! OOC - Seira.
[18:42] * Seira doesn't really wish to fight alone against a pair of hellmutts, but joining forces with Demedais seems like a decent enough option. She positions herself carefully....
[18:42] <Seira> roll 1d20+14 tumble
[18:42] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0tumble --> 6,0[ 1d20=15 ]4,0{29}
[18:42] <Seira> ...and then stabs at the beast, arcane magics channeled into the blade!
[18:42] <Seira> roll 1d20+14 (lvl2 spell)
[18:42] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0(lvl2 spell) --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{31}
[18:43] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[18:43] <Seira> roll 3d8+4+4d6+2d4
[18:43] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 3d8+4+4d6+2d4 --> 6,0[ 3d8=13 4d6=8 2d4=3 ]4,0{28}
[18:44] <Kotono> Stabbed from behind, the hell hound's flank is torn open! Despite its' bleeding it hangs onto dear life a littlelonger! Meanwhile, Donald turns to the non blinded one, hammer so enchanged. Despite his pain, he manages a menacing grin at it!
[18:44] <Kotono> roll 1d20+27 (True strike and -8 PA smash)
[18:44] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+27 1,0(True strike and -8 PA smash) --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{36}
[18:45] <Kotono> roll 1d8+15
[18:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+15 --> 6,0[ 1d8=3 ]4,0{18}
[18:45] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[18:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4+1 --> 6,0[ 1d4=4 ]4,0{5}
[18:45] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
[18:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{38}
[18:45] <Kotono> roll 1d8+15
[18:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+15 --> 6,0[ 1d8=6 ]4,0{21}
[18:46] <Kotono> OOC - Strike, I forgot to subtract the True Struke +20. That would be a...18, which hits now anyway.
[18:47] <Kotono> Smashed twice by the Hammer of the Shard, the hell hound twists into thousands of chaotic shapes! It's body is battered and disrupted, a baying whimper coming from it! Meanwhile, another beam fires - this time at Seira!
[18:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[18:47] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{28}
[18:47] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[18:47] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{18}
[18:47] <Kotono> OOC - Touch AC, Seira?
[18:47] <Seira> OOC: 21
[18:48] <Kotono> The beam comes from the clear sky at least a hundred feet away, a different position than last time! But somehow SEira sees it in time, ducking and nimbly avoiding the crackling, roiling blast of hatred! OOC - Latha.
[18:49] <Kotono> Looking downward, Latha eyes the two dogs attacking Donald! "Be penitent of your evil!" She cries, as a white blast levels both of them!
[18:49] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[18:49] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 10d6 --> 6,0[ 10d6=39 ]4,0{39}
[18:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:49] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[18:49] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{11}
[18:49] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{14}
[18:50] <Kotono> Both hounds are blasted and battered, the other temporarily blinded as well by the light! However, the pack isn't out yet! The two that are not blinded on Demedais attempt to bring him low still!
[18:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[18:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[18:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{30}
[18:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{31}
[18:51] <Kotono> OOC:A C?
[18:51] <Demedais> OOC: Unless I'm mistaking stacking bonuses? ...39.
[18:51] <Kotono> OOC: If it's from CE, dodge bonuses stack.
[18:52] <Kotono> Despite the blows, Demedais weaves and dodges in his heavy armor! Bites deflect off his taken royal armor and the Fifth Resort! Meanwhile, the three that were on Seira follow - two go at her, while the third goes to flank Demedais from behind!
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 Seira
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 Seira
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 1,0Seira --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{21}
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 1,0Seira --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{36}
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d4
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4 --> 6,0[ 1d4=2 ]4,0{2}
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 Deme hit
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 1,0Deme hit --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{40}
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 Deme hit crit?
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 1,0Deme hit crit? --> 6,0[ 1d20=8 ]4,0{28}
[18:52] <Kotono> roll 2d6+12
[18:52] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d6+12 --> 6,0[ 2d6=11 ]4,0{23}
[18:54] <Kotono> As Seira loses another image, savagely bitten into nothingness, Demedais feels the back of his calf bitten and ripped! Meanwhile, however, the two on Alicia keep it up on her!
[18:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[18:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[18:54] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{21}
[18:54] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{29}
[18:54] <Kotono> roll 1d20+13 Deme dog
[18:54] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+13 1,0Deme dog --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{20}
[18:54] <Alicia> OOC: wasn't there just one on me after Anty killed the other one?
[18:55] <Kotono> OOC: And you're right, strike the second roll. Sorry.
[18:55] <Kotono> The dog that bit Demedais whimpers after it goes blind, the pack battered by this! Meanwhile, one on Donald is blind and falls back, whimpering, while the other growls and snaps at Donald!
[18:55] <Kotono> OOC - Strike.
[18:56] <Kotono> The dog that bit Demedais whimpers after it goes blind, the pack battered by this! Meanwhile, one on Donald is blind and falls back, whimpering, while the other one holds, shaking it's head from the Holy Smite's blindness! OOC - Alicia.
[18:56] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(11 left, 5 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[18:57] * Alicia tries to cast Fly without dropping her guard against the dog before she takes to the air!
[18:57] <Alicia> roll 1d20+12 DC 18 concentration
[18:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0DC 18 concentration --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{17}
[18:57] <Alicia> OOC: such hate
[18:57] <Kotono> Despite her concentration, the threat of the dogs is too much! Alicia can't pull off her spell, losing her concentration! OOC - Deme.
[18:58] <Alicia> Since she fumbled her spellcasting, she contents with backing off so she can cast unimpeded next time.
[18:59] * Demedais growls, but seeing the dog that got a bite off blinded, he contents himself with finishing the job on the first dog!
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+14 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE)
[18:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{18}
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+14 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE)
[18:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{15}
[18:59] <Demedais> roll 1d20+9 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE)
[18:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+9 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=6 ]4,0{15}
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC - One hit. That was impressive hate, REi.
[19:00] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6 wait, I actually hit one? Miracle of miracles.
[19:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+8+2d6 1,0wait, I actually hit one? Miracle of miracles. --> 6,0[ 2d6=12 2d6=7 ]4,0{27}
[19:00] <Kotono> OOC: Cleave.
[19:00] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(10 left, 5 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:00] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 .... cleaving into the other non-blind one. No Flanking bonus.
[19:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0.... cleaving into the other non-blind one. No Flanking bonus. --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{29}
[19:00] <Kotono> OOC - Hit and threat.
[19:00] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 .... crit check?
[19:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0.... crit check? --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{17}
[19:00] <Kotono> OOC - Normal hit.
[19:01] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6 bah!
[19:01] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+8+2d6 1,0bah! --> 6,0[ 2d6=9 2d6=9 ]4,0{26}
[19:02] <Kotono> Demedais finishes off the wounded Hell Hound, it's body crackling into electric oblivion! The backswing even tears into the hound that's chewing his sides! OOC - Antenora.
[19:03] <Kotono> Taking this chance, Antenora charges through the air, going after the hound the lead hound Demedais just stabbed!
[19:04] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 (-5 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 5/7)
[19:04] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 1,0(-5 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 5/7) --> 6,0[ 1d20=15 ]4,0{31}
[19:04] <Kotono> roll 2d8+38+1d6
[19:04] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+38+1d6 --> 6,0[ 2d8=4 1d6=5 ]4,0{47}
[19:05] <Kotono> The charge plunges the Black Horn Spear into the hound's side, ribs popping like popcorn as the spear is torn out! OOC - Seira.
[19:05] * Seira maneuvers into position once more, determined to get a stab in on the puppy next to Donald before it recovers from Latha's smite!
[19:05] <Seira> roll 1d20+14 tumble
[19:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0tumble --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{24}
[19:05] <Seira> roll 1d20+12
[19:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+12 --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{23}
[19:05] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[19:05] <Seira> roll 3d8+4+4d6
[19:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 3d8+4+4d6 --> 6,0[ 3d8=12 4d6=18 ]4,0{34}
[19:06] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(9 left, 5 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:07] <Kotono> Seira tumbles and brings the artifact sword won from Ferdi up, tearing the back leg off this hell hound! This one merely vanishes, leaving behind a black, scorched shadow on the sands! OOC - Donald.
[19:07] <Kotono> Turning to the other one that bit him, blind and defenseless, "Thanks, Seira," he breathes, before swinging the hammer again!
[19:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12 (-3 PA)
[19:07] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(-3 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=18 ]4,0{30}
[19:07] * Seira gives Donald a friendly wave when she's done. "No problem, happy to assist!"
[19:07] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 (-3 PA)
[19:07] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+7 1,0(-3 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{24}
[19:07] <Kotono> roll 2d8+20
[19:07] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+20 --> 6,0[ 2d8=8 ]4,0{28}
[19:07] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1 owwies of owow.
[19:07] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4+1 1,0owwies of owow. --> 6,0[ 1d4=4 ]4,0{5}
[19:09] <Kotono> The second victim of the Hammer of the Shard shakes like it's entire body is in a tremor, it's eyes turning to multicolored, blinded shades! As this happens, another beam is fired from afar, a third position! This time it comes at Alicia!
[19:09] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[19:09] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{16}
[19:09] <Kotono> But the crackling beam crumbles around the holy light that suffuses the Paladin and Sorcerer of Mystra! OOC - Latha is up.
[19:11] <Kotono> Latha turns to the Hellhound tormenting Alicia, letting her holy radiance blast this one to back whence it came!
[19:11] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[19:12] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 10d6 --> 6,0[ 10d6=37 ]4,0{37}
[19:12] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[19:12] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=8 ]4,0{17}
[19:13] <Kotono> The hound is blasted directly by the holy smite, eyes clouded completely! "Keep fighting! WE're winning," Latha calls in a victorious voice, one that makes the pain seem more manageable. OOC - Pack is up.
[19:13] * Seira can't really object to any part of it.
[19:14] <Kotono> The two blinded by glitterdust have fallen back, behind the top of the sand dune and out of immediate visual range. The one wounded by Antenora and Demedais goes for the former, standing on it's hind legs to snap at the airboren Erinyes!
[19:14] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[19:14] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{29}
[19:14] <Kotono> roll 2d6+12
[19:14] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d6+12 --> 6,0[ 2d6=5 ]4,0{17}
[19:15] <Kotono> Antenora's foot is nearly bitten in half, feet bones munched on! The two still unblinded and in the area of Demedais and Antenora split - one follows Seira, while the other chomps on Demedais again!
[19:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20 Deme biter
[19:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 1,0Deme biter --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{31}
[19:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22 Seira biter chaaaarge
[19:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0Seira biter chaaaarge --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{41}
[19:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+22 Seira biter chaaaarge crit threat
[19:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+22 1,0Seira biter chaaaarge crit threat --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{41}
[19:17] <Kotono> roll 1d3
[19:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d3 --> 6,0[ 1d3=2 ]4,0{2}
[19:18] <Seira> "Donald, if you could hit that one for me, that would be grand," Seira calls over to him.
[19:19] <Kotono> The Hellhound leaps up and bites Seira's head off! However, it's only one of the remaining images, leaving just two targets now! Meanwhile, the last two are blinded! OOC - Alicia.
[19:20] <Alicia> Unimpeded, now, Alicia casts Fly and levitates up 15 feet!
[19:21] <Kotono> Alicia is airborne! OOC - Deme.
[19:23] * Demedais turns next to the one that attacked him, slashing three times at this beast as well, attempting to slash the jaw muscles and disable the beast!
[19:23] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 CE)
[19:23] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{16}
[19:23] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste -5 CE)
[19:23] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=12 ]4,0{24}
[19:23] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7 (+1 Haste -5 CE)
[19:23] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+7 1,0(+1 Haste -5 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{11}
[19:24] <Demedais> OOC: Clarification: the one that attacked me, that I hit with the cleave.
[19:25] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. One hit.
[19:25] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6
[19:25] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+8+2d6 --> 6,0[ 2d6=3 2d6=4 ]4,0{15}
[19:25] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(8 left, 5 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:26] <Kotono> Demedais rips into this one as well - only the second hit lands, but it severs it's neck in half! It burns away into nothingness, four of the horrible hellhounds defeated! OOC - Antenora.
[19:26] <Kotono> OOC - Cleave first, Deme, you can pick on one of the blinded ones nearby if you want.
[19:27] <Demedais> OOC: Not the other one that attacked me... reach, right? Okay.
[19:27] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 start the slaughter, then.
[19:27] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0start the slaughter, then. --> 6,0[ 1d20=15 ]4,0{27}
[19:27] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6
[19:27] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+8+2d6 --> 6,0[ 2d6=9 2d6=9 ]4,0{26}
[19:28] <Kotono> Ripping into the blinded hound nearby, Deme tears it's leg open! As blood spills, the pack seems to be reduced to whimpering and dodging, blinded! OOC - Antenora.
[19:28] <Kotono> Antenora continues her airborne exploits, this time charging the one that's back attacking Seira!
[19:29] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-6 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 4/7)
[19:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0(-6 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 4/7) --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{34}
[19:29] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-6 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 4/7) crit threat ow
[19:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0(-6 PA, +2 charge, +2 FS 4/7) crit threat ow --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{20}
[19:29] <Kotono> roll 4d8+84+1d6
[19:29] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 4d8+84+1d6 --> 6,0[ 4d8=19 1d6=2 ]4,0{105}
[19:30] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(7 left, 5 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:31] <Kotono> The charge is lined up perfectly, the spear going through the skull off the hell hound! It turns to stone instantly, pink brains leaking out of the side! Antenora rips the Black Horn Spear out, flimpsy stone scattering. OOC - Seira.
[19:32] * Seira salutes Antenora with her sword, before moving back to assault Demedais's target!
[19:32] <Seira> roll 1d20+15 (3rd lvl channel)
[19:32] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0(3rd lvl channel) --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{29}
[19:32] <Seira> roll 3d8+4+4d6+3d4
[19:32] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 3d8+4+4d6+3d4 --> 6,0[ 3d8=7 4d6=14 3d4=8 ]4,0{33}
[19:34] <Kotono> Seira easily slides past the snapping Hell hound teeth that still threaten, before thrusting into the back of his hound! The blow is a solid one, it's blood coming down like a thunderstorm's rapid rainfall! OOC - Donald is up.
[19:34] <Kotono> "Oh well, beat me to it," He nods to Antenora, before turning onto the hammered, dazed, blinded hellhound still near!
[19:34] <Kotono> roll 1d20+10 (-5 PA)
[19:34] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0(-5 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{21}
[19:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+5 (-5 PA)
[19:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+5 1,0(-5 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{21}
[19:35] <Kotono> roll 2d8+24
[19:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+24 --> 6,0[ 2d8=11 ]4,0{35}
[19:35] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>????>Latha>Hell Hound pack(6 left, 4 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:36] <Kotono> This hound breaks apart into a million discordant shapes, fizzling away spectacularly from the Hammer to it's canine jaw! However, yet again another beam comes - this one crackles a flaming red, right at Seira!
[19:37] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[19:37] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{25}
[19:37] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[19:37] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{30}
[19:37] <Kotono> roll 5d6+6d6
[19:37] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 5d6+6d6 --> 6,0[ 5d6=9 6d6=22 ]4,0{31}
[19:38] <Kotono> Seira is hit head on, hellfire bursting around her body! The blast leaves her feeling violated and in near agony, burns that should not be ablet o burn her tormenting her flesh! OOC - Latha.
[19:40] <Kotono> Latha takes a moment, seeming to concentrate! She looks about, pointing int he empty sky! "Fiend! Your time has come!" OOC - Hell Hound pack.
[19:42] <Kotono> One near Demedais, blind and without hope, starts to retreat! The various blinded hounds still about flee in terror! However, as this happens, the one that can still see snaps at Demedais!
[19:42] <Kotono> roll 1d20+20
[19:42] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+20 --> 6,0[ 1d20=1 ]4,0{21}
[19:43] <Kotono> But it's snapping is utterly futile, biting the Fifth Resort to no avail whatsoever! OOC - Alicia. The Hell Hound pack is mostly blinded and retreating, saving the last which isn't and just sucked it up on Deme.
[19:44] <Alicia> Floating up another fifteen feet, Alicia produces a scroll and reads from it, before looking in the direction Latha pointed.
[19:44] <Alicia> OOC: see invis
[19:46] <Kotono> At about 150 feet away, Alicia can see it. A female Erinyes floats in the air, body covered in not clothing, but dozens and dozens of arcane symbols engraved into her flesh! The burn with hellfire, seething! A tight belt clings to her waist, a dagger and afew pouches there. She does wear earrings and a pair of bracers beyond that. Her hair flows upward, like molten magma gushing endlessly up a volcano's shaft! OOC - Deme, you're up.
[19:48] * Alicia smiles at the erinyes, her lips filled with promise... of pain, her own eyes cold and hard.
[19:48] * Demedais just turns to the one remaining dog. "Hmph. Fall at my blade. I tire of this..." With that, three punishing blows slash out at the god, trying to catch it unprepared!
[19:49] <Kotono> OOC - Uh, you meant dog and not god, right?
[19:49] <Demedais> OOC: It's 4:45 AM, I'm permitted a bit of dyslexia.
[19:49] <Kotono> OOC: Carry on1
[19:50] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE)
[19:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{26}
[19:50] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE)
[19:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=12 ]4,0{24}
[19:50] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE)
[19:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+7 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE) --> 6,0[ 1d20=18 ]4,0{25}
[19:50] <Demedais> roll 1d20+7 (+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE) crit check
[19:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+7 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Flank -5 PA -2 CE) crit check --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{18}
[19:50] <Kotono> OOC - Two hits and a crit. Maim it.
[19:50] <Demedais> roll 8d6+72+6d6 with goddamn pleasure
[19:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 8d6+72+6d6 1,0with goddamn pleasure --> 6,0[ 8d6=26 6d6=21 ]4,0{119}
[19:52] <Kotono> The Nessian Warhound is ripped into shreds! It turns to foul red smoke, destroyed by Deme's raw rage! Meanwhile, Antenora looks about, before flying and starting to give chase to the fleeing, blinded hellhounds! With slow movement from being blind, she is able to overtake one and dive!
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (-4 PA, +2 charge)
[19:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0(-4 PA, +2 charge) --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{19}
[19:53] <Kotono> roll 2d8+34
[19:53] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+34 --> 6,0[ 2d8=5 ]4,0{39}
[19:53] <Kotono> Tearing into the hellhound's flank, she nearly makes it a kebob! It lives on, however, even in it's blind state! OOC - SEira.
[19:54] <Seira> "Think you'll be fine clearing up the trash, here?" Seira asks Demedais. "The ones looking all pretty-like should regain their sight soon enough, so starting with those would be best." As she waits for an answer, she casts Fly upon herself rising into the air for a better vantage point.
[19:56] <Demedais> "Sure, why not." Demedais shrugs, nodding a bit.
[19:57] <Kotono> Seira rises up! She can just see over the top of the sand dune - the glittering hell hounds have mad eit all the way down and are still fleeing.  OOC - Donald is up.
[19:57] <Kotono> Donald takes a moment to breath, before viewing another of the blinded, fleeing hellhounds and charges, a grin on his face!
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 (-3 PA)
[19:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0(-3 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=15 ]4,0{29}
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d8+10
[19:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+10 --> 6,0[ 1d8=8 ]4,0{18}
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d41
[19:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d41 --> 6,0[ 1d41=1 ]4,0{1}
[19:57] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[19:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4+1 --> 6,0[ 1d4=1 ]4,0{2}
[19:59] <Kotono> The Hammer of the Shard gleefully smashes the back paw of the Hellhound, making everything about it distort wildly! OOC - Warlock Erinyes is up.
[19:59] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Warlock Erinyes>Latha>Hell Hound pack(6 left, 4 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[19:59] <Kotono> The gaze of the Warlock Erinyes turns to Alicia. Her eyes burn like ever full pools of hellfire, the runes on her body turning aflame! Even as she struggles not to scream in the utmost agony that is written all over her face, a great flaming beam fires at Alicia!
[19:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[19:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{34}
[19:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[19:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{36}
[19:59] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16 crit threat
[19:59] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 1,0crit threat --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{29}
[20:00] <Kotono> roll 10d6+6d6
[20:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 10d6+6d6 --> 6,0[ 10d6=31 6d6=17 ]4,0{48}
[20:01] <Kotono> The hateful blast of hellfire leaves her flesh deeper gouged by the runes, a few scorched drops of blood raining down from all over her body! However, Alicia is set aflame, a horrible violation of b ody and spirit! Tears are forced from her eyes, agony blossoming like little else. OOC - Latha is up.
[20:02] * Alicia shudders, wincing visibly at the hellish assault, though she steels herself resolutely, blinking away the tears. "You'll burn for that," she promises darkly.
[20:03] <Kotono> Latha soars closer, letting her magic manifest in a Holy Smite towards the vile horror that still lays  unseen by most!
[20:03] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[20:03] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+12 --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{14}
[20:04] <Kotono> But the smite fizzles into nothing, resisted completely! Meanwhile, the hapless pack of Hell Hounds continues it's disorganized fleeing! OOC -Alicia.
[20:04] * Alicia casts mirror image upon herself and floats sixty feet closer to her quarry.
[20:04] <Alicia> roll 1d4+3
[20:05] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d4+3 --> 6,0[ 1d4=2 ]4,0{5}
[20:05] <Kotono> As Alicia gets closer, the Warlock Erinyes's face twists into acruel, judging leer! OOC - Deme is up.
[20:06] <Kotono> OOC: Alicia, you're 65 ft away now, for clarification.
[20:07] * Alicia gives the creature a hateful look of her own in reply.
[20:07] * Demedais wastes no time in charging the nearest "pretty" dog, preparing to make pretty ugly mincemeat of it!
[20:07] <Kotono> OOC - You'd have to charge up the top of the hill since you can't see 'em. Seira can since she's airborne.
[20:08] <Demedais> OOC: ...ah, they went over the hill? Sure, charge to the top of the hill.
[20:08] <Kotono> The Warlock Erinyes simply croons a finger forward, beckoning towards Alicia.
[20:10] <Kotono> Demedais charges to the top of the hill! HE can see the last two hellhounds, about sixty fet away from here. They're past the dunes and slowly fleeing, blinded but staggering away! OOC - Antenora is up.
[20:11] <Kotono> Antenora keeps pace with her prey, charging it again!
[20:11] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 (+2 charge, -4 PA)
[20:11] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0(+2 charge, -4 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{17}
[20:13] <Kotono> roll 2d8+34
[20:13] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+34 --> 6,0[ 2d8=15 ]4,0{49}
[20:13] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Warlock Erinyes>Latha>Hell Hound pack(4 left, 3 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[20:13] <Kotono> With that charge, the blind dog is as defenseless as anything! It's speared and dies, melting into blood! OOC - SEira.
[20:14] <Seira> "If anyone could point this loser out again, I should actually be able to do something about the perksy invisibility," Seira comments, flying up.
[20:15] <Alicia> "Over there," Alicia replies tersely, pointing with her sword as she tenses to charge.
[20:16] * Seira snaps her fingers, calling upon the power of her pearl to cover the entire region Alicia pointed out to her in glittering, golden dust!
[20:16] <Kotono> roll 1d20+18
[20:16] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+18 --> 6,0[ 1d20=15 ]4,0{33}
[20:17] <Kotono> Like a cloud, the glitterdust descends around the air! The outline of a humanoid creature is revealed, wings flapping! Meanwhile, Donald keeps on his prey!
[20:17] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 (Charge, -8 PA)
[20:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 1,0(Charge, -8 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=16 ]4,0{25}
[20:17] <Kotono> roll 1d8+15
[20:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+15 --> 6,0[ 1d8=1 ]4,0{16}
[20:17] <Kotono> roll 1d4+!
[20:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4+! --> error: malformed expression
[20:17] <Kotono> roll 1d4+1
[20:17] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d4+1 --> 6,0[ 1d4=4 ]4,0{5}
[20:18] <Kotono> Giving chase, Donald clubs another defenseless Nessian Warhound around with ease, smacking it again! OOC - Erinyes is up.
[20:19] <Kotono> "Grr..." Her voice is an agonized burble, as she flies 50 feet back! As she does, her runes glow painfully red, a scream let loose as another beam of hellfire comes, this one at Seira!
[20:19] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[20:19] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=6 ]4,0{21}
[20:19] <Kotono> But the holy aura around her makes the burning violation of a beam fizzle away, doing no harm! OOC - Latha is up.
[20:20] * Seira points her middle finger at the glittering fiend.
[20:20] <Kotono> Having closed to charging range, Latha charges the blood runed Erinyes, heavy mace going for it's body!
[20:20] <Kotono> roll 1d20+23
[20:20] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+23 --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{37}
[20:21] <Kotono> roll 1d8+9
[20:21] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+9 --> 6,0[ 1d8=1 ]4,0{10}
[20:22] <Kotono> The blow is not a mighty one, but noneless Latha slams her mace into the Erinyes! "There will be no escape! Your accursed times on this world have come to an end!" Meanwhile, the Hell Hound pack is still retreating! OOC - Alicia
[20:24] * Alicia is right behind Latha, Hell Striker flashing out in a single devastating arc as she channels holy and arcane power into it to ensure she ruins the fiend's day!
[20:24] <Alicia> roll 1d20+21 -5 power attack, smite and 2nd level channel (fire)
[20:24] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+21 1,0-5 power attack, smite and 2nd level channel (fire) --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{35}
[20:24] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[20:25] <Alicia> OOC: also raging, so +2
[20:25] <Alicia> roll 2d6+27+1d6+2d4
[20:25] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 2d6+27+1d6+2d4 --> 6,0[ 2d6=10 1d6=4 2d4=3 ]4,0{44}
[20:26] <Alicia> "Burn!" Alicia calls triumphantly as Hell Striker's flames ravage the erinyes form with impunity!
[20:27] <Kotono> Alicia charges into the Warlock's face, slashing open her stomach! Steaming hot blood sends wafs of horrid smelling steam out, making the Erinyes laugh in tormented agony! "AAaaaaah! Holy fire? It buuuuurrrns!" Yet despite it her own runes glow hotter, "Beautiful, perfect fire! Yes, you must truly crave the embrace of the endless tormentation!" OOC - Deme.
[20:28] <Seira> "Hey, crazy devil girl, wanna give up now and save yourself the tormentations?" Seira calls over to the fiend.
[20:30] * Demedais ignores the screaming women above him and sets to ruining the dogs, aiming for the non-blind one amongst the two he chases after!
[20:30] <Alicia> "Shut up and help kill her!" Alicia yells back at Seira as she presses the fiend, determined not to give her a chance to regroup or escape.
[20:30] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste +2 Charge -7 PA)
[20:30] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste +2 Charge -7 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=8 ]4,0{20}
[20:30] <Kotono> OOC - Smash hit.
[20:31] <Demedais> roll 2d6+22+2d6
[20:31] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+22+2d6 --> 6,0[ 2d6=8 2d6=6 ]4,0{36}
[20:31] <Seira> "Hey, I'm all about giving fiends a chance!" Seira calls back.
[20:31] * Demedais bites his tongue again.
[20:31] <Alicia> "Then why don't you do what you did the last time I gave a fiend a chance?"
[20:32] <Seira> "Your high moral fiber infected me with righteousness!"
[20:32] <Seira> "Plus I'm still too far away!"
[20:32] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Demedais slashes into one of the hounds, giving chase! It's back is sliced in a few nasty places, wounds scored! OOC - Antenora's up.
[20:32] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Antenora once again charges her fleeing quarry!
[20:32] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15
[20:32] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 --> 6,0[ 1d20=11 ]4,0{26}
[20:33] <Demedais> "Khhhhyahahahahaaaaaahahahaaaaa..." Demedais chokes laughing as her pursues.
[20:33] <Kotono> roll 2d8+34
[20:33] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+34 --> 6,0[ 2d8=14 ]4,0{48}
[20:33] <Kotono> Antenora spears this one again, it's life hanging on by the fac that she only pierced it's skull, but not it's brain proper with that thrust! OOC - Seira.
[20:34] * Alicia really can't argue with Seira at that, so has to settle for glaring at the erinyes as she recovers from her slash, preparing to repeat it.
[20:34] <Seira> Thunderlance appears! And Seira flies ever closer to her target.
[20:34] <Kotono> "HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAA!" The Erinyes laughs over and over and over, "I have the perfect embrace of the flames, unlike that mistake!" Her eyes burn as she glares at Seira! OOC - Donald s up.
[20:35] <Kotono> Meanwhile, Donald seems quite content to beat the hell hound he's chasing into a nice paste!
[20:35] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[20:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{18}
[20:35] <Seira> "Does that mean you don't want to be my flunky?" Seira calls over.
[20:35] <Kotono> roll 1d8+15
[20:35] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d8+15 --> 6,0[ 1d8=4 ]4,0{19}
[20:35] <Demedais> "Does anyone ever?"
[20:36] <Kotono> Another blow to this hell hound, it's body quivering like a lake in the world's final, ending earthquake! It still exists, however! OOC - Warlock is up.
[20:36] <Kotono> "Worried I'll run," The Hellfire Warlock just grins ear to ear, "Try your worst...I'll suffer happily if I see you tormented in the fires!
[20:36] <Kotono> OOC - Gah.
[20:38] <Kotono> "Worried I'll run," The Hellfire Warlock just grins ear to ear, "Try your worst...I'll suffer happily if I see you tormented in the fires! Come, come closer to me!" She beckons, concentrating...
[20:39] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
[20:39] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+19 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{24}
[20:40] <Kotono> The body turns red again, basking in flames of torment! "Die, paladin!" She sneers at Alicia! "I don't care how many of you I see, I'll drag you to the fires!"
[20:40] <Kotono> roll 1d20+15 SR check first
[20:40] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0SR check first --> 6,0[ 1d20=2 ]4,0{17}
[20:40] <Kotono> But the holy glow around Alicia protects her from harm! Latha's smile is grim as she closes in, trying to smash the Erinyes and stun it!
[20:40] <Alicia> "Even in the unlikely event I *do* wind up in Hell," Alicia grimaces, "I think they'd prefer to put me on ice, so you'll be disappointed either way!"
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+21
[20:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+21 --> 6,0[ 1d20=20 ]4,0{41}
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+21 crit check
[20:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+21 1,0crit check --> 6,0[ 1d20=9 ]4,0{30}
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+16
[20:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+16 --> 6,0[ 1d20=19 ]4,0{35}
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
[20:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+11 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{16}
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 2d8+18
[20:41] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+18 --> 6,0[ 2d8=8 ]4,0{26}
[20:42] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14
[20:42] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+14 --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{21}
[20:42] <Kotono> roll 1d6
[20:42] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d6 --> 6,0[ 1d6=6 ]4,0{6}
[20:43] <Kotono> The hammering blows slam into the head of the Erinyes! It's talking stops as it staggers in the air, dazed and cross eyed! Meanwhile, the few surviving hellhounds continue to try to flee for naught! OOC - Alicia.
[20:44] * Alicia is only to happy to take advantage of the fiend's silence, going all out to ensure it's a permanent one!
[20:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+15 -2 pa, 2nd level channel fire
[20:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+15 1,0-2 pa, 2nd level channel fire --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{28}
[20:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+14 -2 pa, 2nd level channel holy
[20:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+14 1,0-2 pa, 2nd level channel holy --> 6,0[ 1d20=17 ]4,0{31}
[20:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+10 -2 pa, 2nd level channel fire
[20:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+10 1,0-2 pa, 2nd level channel fire --> 6,0[ 1d20=7 ]4,0{17}
[20:45] <Alicia> roll 1d20+9 -2 pa, 2nd level channel holy
[20:45] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 1d20+9 1,0-2 pa, 2nd level channel holy --> 6,0[ 1d20=3 ]4,0{12}
[20:45] <Kotono> OOC - Two hits.
[20:46] <Alicia> roll 2d6+13+1d6+2d4 fire
[20:46] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 2d6+13+1d6+2d4 1,0fire --> 6,0[ 2d6=3 1d6=1 2d4=5 ]4,0{22}
[20:46] <Alicia> roll 2d6+12+2d6+2d4 holy
[20:46] <Rei-chan> 6,0Alicia rolled :6,0 2d6+12+2d6+2d4 1,0holy --> 6,0[ 2d6=3 2d6=8 2d4=6 ]4,0{29}
[20:47] <Kotono> The twin blows that hit rip the stunned body up, grevious wounding it and nearly cutting off her left arm! But she still lives! OOC - Deme.
[20:48] * Demedais grunts and lunges after the dog again, aiming to skewer it completely this time!
[20:48] <Demedais> roll 1d20+12 (+1 Haste +2 charge +2 helm -9 PA)
[20:48] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+12 1,0(+1 Haste +2 charge +2 helm -9 PA) --> 6,0[ 1d20=14 ]4,0{26}
[20:49] <Demedais> roll 2d6+28+2d6 whack
[20:49] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+28+2d6 1,0whack --> 6,0[ 2d6=11 2d6=7 ]4,0{46}
[20:50] <Kotono> Catching up to it, Deme slices the side of this hellhound up, nearly slaying it! OOC - Antenora.
[20:50] <Kotono> Antenora continues her pursuit, charging the fleeing hound once more in a nearly ended gaem of cat and mouse!
[20:50] <Kotono> roll 1d20+19
[20:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+19 --> 6,0[ 1d20=13 ]4,0{32}
[20:50] <Kotono> roll 2d8+18
[20:50] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 2d8+18 --> 6,0[ 2d8=9 ]4,0{27}
[20:51] <Kotono> With that blow it does end, this one vanishing into nothing! OOC - Seira.
[20:51] <Seira> 'You should have become my gofer' isn't exactly a proper battle cry, so Seira opts to charge the erinyes silently, halving the length of her lance of thunder even as potent arcane energies gather with its core!
[20:51] <Seira> roll 1d20+24
[20:51] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 1d20+24 --> 6,0[ 1d20=4 ]4,0{28}
[20:51] <Seira> roll 3d6+10+4d6+4d4
[20:51] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 3d6+10+4d6+4d4 --> 6,0[ 3d6=10 4d6=7 4d4=7 ]4,0{34}
[20:51] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[20:54] <Kotono> With that blow the Erinyes is impaled! It grins from ear to ear, even as it's body turns to pure flame! "Aaaah, the fire! It's consuming me! Take me! Burn me into nothingness!" she  screams in unimaginable pain. "Oh yes...Alicia...Seira...Angel....I'll see you again and burn you alive. I swear it....!"  Her body is nothing but fire now, her bones crumbling into burnt ash and falling away! Nothing is left of her except her gear, which hovers i
[20:54] <Kotono>  which hovers in air a moment before falling.
[20:54] <Seira> "You do that!" Seira calls after her. "Please return with expensive stuff!"
[20:55] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Donald>Latha>Hell Hound pack(4 left, 3 blind)=Alicia>Demedais>Antenora Hino'
[20:55] <Alicia> "I'll keep an eye out for any fire obsessed lemures," Alicia snorts contemptously as the creature disintegrates, before turning to regard the rest of the battle.
[20:55] <Demedais> "Seira, stop trying to get random devils to court you." Demedais calls out boredly.
[20:55] <Kotono> "Justice has been done." Latha bows her head just a moment, "Do either of you need full healing?""
[20:55] <Seira> "I want to kill some more hellpuppies, first!"
[20:56] <Alicia> Alicia frowns a bit and twitches her fingers at the plummeting items, cushioning their items so they won't get damaged like what happened to the gear of that poor woman Antenora dominated.
[20:56] <Alicia> cushioning their fall*
[20:56] * Seira grins at Alicia!
[20:57] <Kotono> Latha flies closer to Demedais, letting loose a holy smite on the one fleeing away from him and fresh.
[20:57] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9
[20:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 1d20+9 --> 6,0[ 1d20=5 ]4,0{14}
[20:57] <Kotono> roll 10d6
[20:57] <Rei-chan> 6,0Kotono rolled :6,0 10d6 --> 6,0[ 10d6=32 ]4,0{32}
[20:57] <Kotono> The blast knocks the blinded hell hound down, but not to nothing ness! OOC - Alicia.
[20:58] <Alicia> OOC: anything in range for me to charge?
[20:58] <Kotono> OOC - No, Deme's way off.
[20:59] * Alicia flies sixty feet closer to the fleeing dogs and rests a hand over the burn wounds she suffered, channeling positive energy to alleviate them.
[20:59] <Kotono> OOC - Deme.
[21:00] * Demedais moves to finish the current dog, before turning to the other one. Such a bother...
[21:00] <Demedais> roll 1d20+19
[21:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 1d20+19 --> 6,0[ 1d20=10 ]4,0{29}
[21:00] <Kotono> OOC - Hit.
[21:00] <Demedais> roll 2d6+8+2d6
[21:00] <Rei-chan> 6,0Demedais rolled :6,0 2d6+8+2d6 --> 6,0[ 2d6=7 2d6=7 ]4,0{22}
[21:01] <Kotono> Charging, Demedais splits this dog in half, sending it back to Hell! Meanwhile, Antenora is finished and oujt of range, starting to fly up and approach the others! OOC - Seira.
[21:02] * Seira gestures at the fleeing dog, summoning a storm of ice to hit it and only it!
[21:03] <Seira> roll 5d6
[21:03] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 5d6 --> 6,0[ 5d6=17 ]4,0{17}
[21:03] * Seira doesn't really look whether it finishes it off, floating down to the ground afterwards.
[21:04] <Kotono> The ice storm pelts the hell hound, doing enough to make it shake, quiver and finally collapse, slain! OOC - Battle's over, free action.
[21:05] * Demedais turns slowly, and heads back to meet the rest of the group. "On the one hand, we could've left a dog alive to see if it would have run home. On the other hand, the scattered and didn't flee in an organized manner. So eh."
[21:06] <Alicia> As the all consuming rage against evil outsiders leaves her, Alicia sighs faintly, her muscles protesting against the abuse she put them through. Slowly, she lowers herself to the ground. "Everyone okay?" she checks.
[21:06] <Kotono> "Whew," Donald stays still several seconds, before starting to look up for his allies. "So? We killed a bunch of devils. No need to have regrets over that," he rolls his eyes just a bit at Demedais.
[21:06] <Kotono> "Wounded again, but not down," Antenora reports, "...you and Demedais look the worst by far."
[21:07] <Demedais> "The purpose of the mission was to find their base. Killing them helps, yes, but. ...I'm okay, they just got lucky hits in before I could begin blocking. Heal Alicia."
[21:07] <Seira> "Well, it was quite permanently blinded," Seira says. "I don't believe it would've gone home."
[21:07] <Alicia> "That hellfire was a lot worse than what came out of the orhon bows," Alicia nods, wincing a bit as she rubs her arms after slinging her sword onto her back.
[21:07] <Alicia> orthon*
[21:07] <Kotono> Latha approaches Alicia and does just that, her wounds vanishign like a bad dream at sunrise.
[21:07] <Seira> "Even if it made the way there, the dangers of the desert would've gotten it first."
[21:08] <Alicia> "Thank you," Alicia smiles gratefully at the deva.
[21:08] <Kotono> "We can keep this up and we'll win soon enough." Latha looks to the battered but alive heroes. "Hell can't endure these sort of losses for long."
[21:08] * Seira decides to heal herself a bit, while reserving her strongest healing spell for Demedais.
[21:08] <Seira> roll 2d8+10
[21:08] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 2d8+10 --> 6,0[ 2d8=10 ]4,0{20}
[21:09] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
[21:09] <Rei-chan> 6,0Seira rolled :6,0 3d8+11 --> 6,0[ 3d8=15 ]4,0{26}
[21:09] * Demedais nods to Latha. "Return back from here, or continue on?"
[21:09] <Seira> "How about we return, but make an obvious campsite halfway to base?"
[21:10] <Demedais> "Hoping for another ambush shot?" Demedais asks, a bit skeptical.
[21:11] <Seira> "In a way," Seira agrees. "We've taken out two of their leaders, now. They'll want to retaliate. We just need to have a camp set up, and those of us who don't need much sleep hidden nearby as lookouts."
[21:11] <Demedais> "Or in Rope Trick?"
[21:12] <Seira> "I'd prefer nearby, really."
[21:12] <Alicia> Casting detect magic, and also alert for evil, Alicia goes to look over the items dropped by the warlock. "I'm not so sure - if we move halfway back, I doubt any devils will be ranging that far. They're pulling back, and this defeat will only strengthen that trend."
[21:12] <Seira> "The idea is that it looks genuine enough for the devils to bite, but we can have the upper hand," Seira continues. "We can leave obvious tracks from here. They aren't the greatest of thinkers, so it's quite possible a part would be sent after us."
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[21:15] <Alicia> "The chain bardings are magical, but I wouldn't want to carry them," Alicia points to where some of the dogs fell before she gathers up the items belonging to the warlock and stuffs them into her backpack. They can be sorted out later when they have time to properly identify them.

[Corwin]

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[18:45] <Tiny_Ko_Army> The party flees away from the battle scene. They are bloodied, battered and tired, yet also victorious. A great evil has been stricken down from the Prime Material Plane this day. Yet Hell follows that, the party making good on it's chance to fall back. (More)
[18:46] <Tiny_Ko_Army> Demedais is ahead on point with Latha and Donald, while Alicia, Seira and Antenora currently hang back a little more. Amid the breezy, freezing travels, "Those scrolls weren't trapped?" Antenora enquires.
[18:48] <Seira> "Not this time!" Seira cheerfully comments. "No brainwashing this time!"
[18:49] <Alicia> "Not as paranoid as Conventa... or more likely she just didn't care, considering how she was acting," Alicia snorts, shaking her head. "We might as well take a look to see if they'll tell us anything relevant about the situation on their side."
[18:50] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "She sounded like she was in agony," Antenora observes, face unseen as she turns to peer ahead a few times. "So it's likely she just didn't care, yes."
[18:51] <Seira> "Or they realized it was futile," Seira agrees, opening a scroll.
[18:51] <Alicia> "She sounded crazed, more like," Alicia concludes. "Even when I burnt her, she almost revelled in it. Like she didn't care at all what happened to her. I wonder if Hellfire just has that effect on those who use it?"
[18:56] <Tiny_Ko_Army> The first scroll is the color of rotten flesh, yet smooth as silk. Written in the exact, ungiving lines and angles of Infernal is the following: 'The bearer of this scroll, the Devil Warlock in service to the Great Duke Agares of Stygia, is authorised to command a pack of Nessian War Hounds.' The bottom half is made of a complicated design, two loops of tight leather over a neck. It's quite fancy and very well do ne, seeming to make the
[18:56] <Tiny_Ko_Army> seeming to make the entire scroll a dull, unpleasant red.
[18:58] <Seira> "Wow, hellish bureaucracy," Seira comments with a whistle. "I thought they were beyond troop requisitions like that."
[18:59] <Alicia> "Got to dot the eyes and cross the tees," Alicia nods sagely. "What's it say, exactly?"
[18:59] <Seira> "That our lemure in training friend could take a pack of hell puppies for a stroll," Seira responds, before glancing at the other scroll.
[19:00] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "There's more records than you could imagine," Antenora almost smiles, but not quite. Instead, her expression shifts into a look of curiosity. "Who authorised it then?"
[19:01] <Seira> "Our other friend, of course."
[19:02] <Alicia> "Agares, who else?" Alicia sighs. "This seems to be his show, all the way."
[19:02] <Seira> "Pretty much," Seira agrees. "At least this means he's not around in person. Yet."
[19:05] <Tiny_Ko_Army> The other scroll is plainer. It's like a black weave of paper, with ink in a too bright, eye searing white. It's written very to the point. 'It's true, m'lady. The battle against Zquujaj claimed many, but Lord Bel's tactics are beyond peer. It is true he was forced to retreat once, but since then his tactics have only grown more cunning. Still, the battles rage on. To your question, m'lady, yes, many have been torn apart by Zquujaj. He
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[19:06] <Tiny_Ko_Army> To your question, m'lady, yes, many have been torn apart by Zquujaj. He even no longer looks like a devil; I saw him from afar, and he had the wild, unreasoning look of a balor prince!' A stop here, a small gap before the writing goes on.'M'lady, there will be many openings once this affair is settled. I will be glad to introduce you to my superior, who can take you to see Lord Bel himself. I believe that Lord Bell will use this to repl
[19:06] <Tiny_Ko_Army>  I believe that Lord Bell will use this to replenish and shape his court to his own desires. This is a once in an eternity chance, surely.' (More)
[19:08] <Tiny_Ko_Army> 'When your business on the Prime is done, send me a missive. If you capture the mortals mentioned last, surely Lord Bel will be even more impressed.'
[19:09] <Seira> "Devil recruitment," Seira comments with an amused snort. "She was going to switch sides and join up with Bel. After being victorious here. Which sounds like a really stupid career move." She blinks. "Oh, and our friend Zquji's doing well."
[19:09] <Seira> "We have so many friends in hell, don't we?"
[19:10] <Tiny_Ko_Army> To this Antenora looks to the black weave scroll, "Let me see it." she asks, "If it's about Zquujaj, I want to know of it still."
[19:11] <Seira> "Knock yourself out!"
[19:12] <Alicia> "I'm sure there's plenty of room on Avernus for another lemure or nupperibo," Alicia notes, frowning. "Clearly Zquujaj can't be causing too much trouble if they can go to all the effort of mounting this invasion - I'm pretty sure Agares was invested in the battles on Avernus, since he asked Beth and I if we were headed there when we ran into him before blowing our cover."
[19:15] <Tiny_Ko_Army> Antenora takes the scroll and reads, scanning down it with her eyes. Her expression for it wavers between a smile and a look of displeasure, duelling for space. "I wonder..." She puts the scroll back in Seira's hands. "You have a pont. It almost sounds controlled now."
[19:16] <Seira> "May they have fun, spending eternity fighting each other."
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[19:17] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Naturally. However, if it is controlled, that means someone us ing the situation to their advantage," Antenora points out. "The obvious would be Bel - this said Avernus' advancement paths have been widely expanded and opened up."
[19:18] <Alicia> "I'd interpret that as meaning that a lot of Bel's lieutenants have died," Alicia observes. "I suppose he could be using it to clean house, so to speak."
[19:19] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "But if Agares is invested in it as well?" Antenora asks aloud. "Is it just an obligation, which is entirely possible, or does it mean other things are at it as well?"
[19:21] <Alicia> "Without asking the parties involved, all we have is conjecture," Alicia shrugs. "I'm not especially keen on visiting Hell to conduct interviews on the subject."
[19:22] <Seira> "I'm sure it would be important for when we invade Hell, but that's still a ways off into the future," Seira adds, nodding.
[19:25] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "It isn't relevant right now, but..."ANtenora smiles a little at Seira, though her eyes are sad. "Are you serious?"
[19:25] <Alicia> "Remind me again why you want to invade Hell?" Alicia asks, giving Seira a somewhat disbelieving look.
[19:25] <Seira> "Might as well be, if they don't leave us alone. The best defense is a good offense!"
[19:27] <Alicia> "Hell's not exactly the place you can march an army into," Alicia points out. "You might survive and even win a few battles, but what about those who follow you?"
[19:28] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Seira, you may as well try to invade the sun." Antenora's face is geninuely amused and open. "Alicia's right. We might go there and kill a thousand devils. But what about the next thousand, and the next and the next? Demons have been attacking in vast hordes for eternity and have never taken Avernus."
[19:30] <Seira> "Yeah, but they're all stupid," Seira says with a dismissive shrug. "Anyway, that's for later. Like, a century into the future. No need to make a fuss over it now."
[19:30] <Alicia> "Lucky me, I'll be dead by then," Alicia deadpans.
[19:31] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "I don't know," Antenora continues on her walk int he chilly desert, "Perhaps you'll become an outsider and divine servant yourself before that, and get to partake of this?" Antenora's smile is qutie relaxed.
[19:32] <Seira> "It's possible. Don't be a stranger if that happens, alright? Visit every other decade?"
[19:33] <Alicia> "Assuming I actually remember anything of my old life, then sure," the paladin nods, vaguely amused by the somewhat morbid subject.
[19:35] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "You should." Antenora looks ahead, "I'll make sure you do, somehow or another. I owe you that much, Alicia."
[19:38] <Alicia> "You don't need to trouble yourself, but... sure, why not?" Alicia shakes her head, smiling. "It's a bit odd, wondering what sort of outsider I'll become after I die... assuming I don't just merge with Dweomerheart. I guess I could make a decent deva," she looks over towards Latha in the distance. "I'm not half bad with a mace, after all."
[19:39] <Seira> "Maces are a trap," Seira states to that. "Magic, that's where it all is past a certain point."
[19:40] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Latha's fiercesomely good with the magic she has, and I recall that the greater Angels have even more, like a cleric," Antenora muses on that. "That's what Latha lightly reminds me of - that Claris from Malmuth."
[19:41] <Alicia> "You're as much a swordswoman as I am, Seira, don't even deny it," Alicia gives the half elf/dragon a level but somewhat indulgent look. "If either of us really subscribed to that, we'd probably be past Elle's level by now. And yes, outsiders do seem to get a lot of innate magical powers, and I'm sure Mystra would provide if I were to serve her in that capacity."
[19:42] <Seira> "Yes, I suppose it's more fun to swing a weapon and make the opposition think they stand half a chance," Seira agrees with a smile.
[19:43] <Alicia> "Still!" she then claps her hands together, "This subject is entirely silly. I don't intend on dying for at least another forty or so years, so lets leave worrying about it till then."
[19:43] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "Still, though..." Antenora shakes her head. "That makes me think. You believe you may merge with your Goddess' plane on your death, Alicia?"
[19:45] <Alicia> "Maybe... from what I understand, though, more 'remarkable' individuals are more likely to be made into divine servants or spontaneously become exemplars of their beliefs if they didn't follow a particular deity," the paladin reasons, "And for better or worse, I'm living a remarkable life."
[19:47] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "I've been wondering about this. The normal people in Balmuria live simple lives of only a handful of decades and die. Perhaps you are exceptional...most seem to echo the sentiment of 'I'll see my loved ones again!' isntead of that."
[19:51] <Alicia> "Most people don't pay attention to church," Alicia mutters. "I suppose if your loved ones had similar beliefs then you may eventually be reunited as aspects of the same outer plane, but it's not like you just get to pick up and carry on your life as if it was just a change of scenery, no matter where you end up."
[19:52] <Tiny_Ko_Army> "I don't know. Mortals live in a flash, barely having time to breath before the end." Antenora slows here, "I suppose I understand the desire. But... I wonder. If the Gods of Good are so caring and loving, do they grant this for those that desire it and please them?"
[19:56] <Alicia> "You could ask Latha, but it's not something I was ever taught," Alicia shakes her head. "And I have plenty of time to breathe, thank you very much."