D-ED 001

[Corwin]

[20:30] <Kotono> -----
[20:35] <Kotono> Giltartal the Prosperous is found not in the Temple of Waukeen, but at the city's southern gates. He's arguing with the guards on duty, a few Valandian traders standing outside, several wagons idle behind them. "The item in question is surely an oversite," He continues, "It would be to everyone's benefit if you'd allow them in and let them pay a minor fine after the fact. There's no need to drag an entire day's situation out of this!"
[20:36] <Kotono> There's no need to drag an entire day's situation out of this!"
01[20:36] <Seira> "Is there a problem?" Seira asks, approaching.
[20:40] <Kotono> The guard, a familiar one named Smoot, pushes his helmet up. "Ma'am," he salutes, "We suspect this trading caravan to be attempting to avoid gate levies and taxes on some of their items. The priest here claims that this was an oversight."
01[20:44] <Seira> "If the other party claims an oversight, then they must surely be conceding that the offense took place?" Seira says, leveling a stern look at the traders. "There is no argument over that fact?"
[20:44] <Kotono> The traders are a travel worn group, the leader a middle aged man with a scowl on his face, "Sure," he says quickly.
[20:45] <Kotono> "So if we could just pay the fine and get this over with?" Giltartal asks, "Such a waste of time on a minor matter is completely unbecoming."
01[20:46] <Seira> "Double the usual fines, in lieu of their sentence, in light of their confession and to free our justice system from wasting valuable manpower and resources on a foregone conclusion." This time, she looks at the guards. "It is enough to make them think again about breaking the law, isn't it?"
[20:48] <Kotono> "If that's your order, Ma'am," SMoot salutes, "We'll do it."
01[20:49] <Seira> "Make it increasingly more expensive for each repeated offense," Seira adds for good measure.
[20:51] <Kotono> "Thank you," Giltartal dusts off his shirt as he turns, "They'll take care of the rest of the matter." Starting to walk away, and lowering his voice a moment, "One simple mistake and they think you're smuggling in Ferdi's zombie corpse to take over Balmuria."
01[20:52] <Seira> "They aren't, are they?" Seira asks with a grin. "I've had my fill of zombies, enough to last a lifetime."
03[20:53] * Kotono is now known as Infinite_Ko_Loop
[20:55] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "If they are, it would be terrible for trade, so no, they aren't." Chuckling to that, "Were you just passing by?"
01[20:56] <Seira> "Afraid not. I needed to talk to you; consult with you, really, and it's a matter best left for a more private setting."
[20:57] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "The Temple's bad today," Starting to head down a side street, "I have an inn room set aside for these sort of days."
01[20:59] <Seira> "There's no lack of inn rooms suitable for a conversation like this," Seira agrees, allowing herself to be lead to their destination.
[21:05] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> It's a dull, plain inn in the eastern part of town, just by the least favored part of the city, the commoners living about here. Going into a single, slightly untidy inn room, you only have a wooden chair to sit on. "Now then," Taking one of the chairs to sit, "Be it ever so humble...it's still wretched, but it's private."
01[21:08] <Seira> "Yes, I suppose a dragon-shaped inn is the opposite of a private setting," Seira muses, opting to stand. "Our greatest challenge approaches. I do not mean to say it is the worst we are to face. Merely that it looks to be a threat unparalleled thus far. However, it could also be our greatest chance to date to make an impact."
[21:19] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Go on," Giltartal responds. "Don't let me interrupt your sales pitch."
01[21:22] <Seira> "Of course," Seira agrees. "I'll make it as succinct as I can. There is a devil with unparalleled power roaming our world and teasing the people values that run counter to ours. As if that were not enough, it works for a master that managed to cut a deal with Helm to be left alone, from my understanding of the situation.
01[21:22] <Seira> This shows they are very capable, and we cannot give them any more of a foothold than they already have."
01[21:22] <Seira> *teaching, dunno how that happened
[21:28] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "So I assume that you're going to strike against him, naturally?" Giltartala sks, though he does whistle. "Making a deal with Helm? I'm tempted to look him up now; someone who can negotiate that well would be exceedingly useful to have around."
01[21:30] <Seira> "Well, he seems pretty adamant about not dealing with us on favorable terms, so that option is the best one available to us," Seira agrees. "While I admire that ability, yes, I don't like to see it in the hands of competition, not to mention opposition. And neither do you, wouldn't you say?"
[21:31] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Of course not. I assume you can't simply buy a devil out or undercut his goods, so to speak? Which means that your elimination would mean a far more permanent sort?"
01[21:32] <Seira> "Nothing's permanent with fiends. Not from here, really," Seira admits. "But I plan on showing Esthan's master many things through Esthan's defeat. That we are united. That we are strong enough to fend off his proxies. That our will is not to be dismissed so easily." She pauses. "And here we come to what I need to accomplish such a decisive victory."
[21:35] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "What do you need, then," Making a little hurry up motion with his hand, "I understand the situation, what do you want from me, exactly?"
01[21:37] <Seira> "I want us to take the most active stance possible and participate," Seira says. "Your presence at the meeting with Esthan would mean much. The gains from it, both practical and symbolic, would also be far reaching. There is, however, the obvious risk, so I suppose this is a high risk, high reward venture. I would be happy if you took a gamble on me and participated."
[21:40] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The high priest steeples his hands together, leaning back deeply into his chair, almost rocking it back off it's front two legs. "Seira, I'm not a crusader. I've never had a taste for spreading Waukeen's word through anything but my words and manuvering. If I'm any sort of warrior, it's a warrior of the speeches and manipulations. I really do not savor going to confront a devil from the Nine Hells. To take this gamble I would have
[21:40] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> confront a devil from the Nine Hells. To take this gamble I would have to have a suitable return to make it worthwhile. What would this return be?"
01[21:42] <Seira> "First, a brief explanation. The practical uses would also include someone strong enough not to crumble in a powerful devil's presence and provide valuable support. I would hardly ask for you to pick up a mace and charge off like a Helmite." Seira leans back against the wall, crossing her hands in front of her chest. (more)
01[21:46] <Seira> "The rewards are great indeed, and go far beyond eliminating this hostile competition. As the devil is plaguing Pallanth, your presence in your capacity as Waukeen's clergy would align her -- and us -- with protection of our world.
01[21:46] <Seira> It would also place the elves in our debt, since unlike myself, you have no obligation to join our cause. I've recently secured permission to spread Waukeen's faith in the frozen east of Pallanth, but this way, we could go straight for the capital! Then, there are the ties that would form, with the Fiefdoms and even the celestials.
01[21:46] <Seira> Some of those would lead to commerce, to information, to profit and our dominance as we become more prominent in the world."
[22:02] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Mmm. So you're saying that if I go along we'll have much more influence in Pallanth, not to mention strengthening other markets by extension?"
01[22:05] <Seira> "Just think about it, Gilartal." Seira smiles, amused. "This would be the largest alliance of nations and races formed since the great war, millennia ago. We would all band together for a worthy common goal. But once that goal is accomplished... would this alliance crumble, or would important ties be formed all over, bringing us all closer?
01[22:05] <Seira> I believe in the latter, and I think Waukeen should play a key role in the nurturing of that."
[22:08] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Alright. Good words and all, but I'll need some time to consider the options and defenses before I commit to anything," He warns outright.
01[22:10] <Seira> "Of course. As I've said, with the high rewards comes a particularly high risk. I don't supppose I need to ask to keep this to us? Knowledge would surely leak eventually, but the last thing I want is volunteers who simply cannot match up to the enemy."
[22:11] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Agreed to that. They'd be more liability than aid," Giltartal snorts derivisely, "What exactly is this devil? What is he capable of?"
01[22:13] <Seira> "Calling him an archmage in service of a particularly well-placed devil nobility wouldn't be off the mark, I feel." Seira shrugs. "Nevertheless, a reasonable chance of success exists, or I wouldn't be making this offer to you."
[22:19] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "I see. Alright, I'll do my work and get back to you soon," Standing now, "Is there anything else?"
01[22:21] <Seira> "You know our faithful better than me. If you think there's anyone who could stand to an upper tier devil...." Seira trails off, shrugging again. "Let me know, and I'll make the pitch?"
[22:29] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Thereafter Seira gathers Donald up - easily enough done, agreeing as soon as the phrase 'beat up devils' is said - and prepares her ring to teleport to the Temple of Waukeeni n Arad! OOC - d100.
05[22:29] -atarians.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Seira invited Hatbot into the channel.
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01[22:29] <Seira> roll 1d100 temple
06[22:29] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 temple and gets 1." [1d100=1]
[22:32] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Woosh! Seira teleports with supreme poise and skill, appearing safely in the Temple without incident. Even inside it's considerably hot, the heat not bothering Seira, but Donald grimaces straight away, even in this quiet, empty bedroom so used for this. "Ugh...you could cut the hteat with a knife."
01[22:34] <Seira> "We likely won't stay long," Seira assures him. "In any case, it's time to go and visit with a few not-so-old friends."
[22:39] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Isonu is met in the Temple, talking to Seira once out of the common eye. He seems sweatless, not perterbed overly much by the heat. "You wanted to meet with Bey Onur," he asks rhetorically, "I've been looking into that. It's possible, but there's a slight complication."
01[22:40] <Seira> "I can foresee several," Seira muses. "Which one would it be?"
[22:43] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "He's in the Free Sultanate of Tash," Isonu answers, "He's overseeing something to the east - there's trouble in Kelara and he's heading towards the Coolwater Oasis eventually. I've heard that most of the noble interest has been drifting that way lately - apparently they're having serious internal problems."
[22:43] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> *west
01[22:45] <Seira> "Hmm." Seira considers that. "Do we have any way of finding out where Bey Onur is right now, or where he will be eventually staying for the night? Even a general area is fine; I should be able to make contact."
[22:46] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "According to the expected travel time, he should be close to Tash now," Isonu answers, "If you can quickly travel to there, intercepting him shouldn't be difficult. He's travelling openly. Otherwise, no."
06[22:47] * Seira nods. "That's certainly a plan, yes. Would you happen to know whether Bey Onur left with soldiers, or on his own? And also, while unrelated, whether Umut is here at this time?"
[22:51] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "He had a large honor guard - a capable honor guard. As for  Umut, I haven't heard anything of him lately. I think he's taking some sort of leave from the palace."
01[22:53] <Seira> "It's never easy," Seira mutters. "Well, sounds like we'll have to ask around, then. I'll try with Bey Kerem; he's bound to both have the information and possess the incentive to share it with me."
[22:58] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Go on...but do walk with a light step. The entire incident with his wife has left him, ah, unhappy," Isonu's voice becomes cautioning.
[22:59] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Well, he shouldn't have slept with a devil in disguise," Donald crosses his arms, "That's the problem."
06[23:00] * Seira blinks. "I see. Donald, you'll have to wait here."
[23:03] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Here? Why?" Donald cocks his head to the side, long ears nearly brushing against his shoulderguards.
01[23:03] <Seira> "It is Waukeen's wish," Seira states with absolutely certainty. "I cannot go against it."
[23:06] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "How do you know THAT?" Crossing his arms even harder and scowling, "Did Waukeen just whisper it in your ear or something?"
01[23:07] <Seira> "It was more profound than that," Seira says with a snort. "Just now, I had a sudden feeling deep within my heart, as if a thousand golden coins fell out of my nerveless fingers, tingling on their way to oblivion. It was a clear message that I must travel this path alone."
01[23:09] <Seira> With a wave at Donald, Seira departs to do just that.
[23:10] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Oh, Seira, you are...!" Donald calls as Seira flees away!

[Corwin]

01[18:58] <Seira> [23:03] <Seira> "It is Waukeen's wish," Seira states with absolutely certainty. "I cannot go against it."
01[18:58] <Seira> [23:06] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "How do you know THAT?" Crossing his arms even harder and scowling, "Did Waukeen just whisper it in your ear or something?"
01[18:58] <Seira> [23:07] <Seira> "It was more profound than that," Seira says with a snort. "Just now, I had a sudden feeling deep within my heart, as if a thousand golden coins fell out of my nerveless fingers, tingling on their way to oblivion. It was a clear message that I must travel this path alone."
01[18:58] <Seira> [23:09] <Seira> With a wave at Donald, Seira departs to do just that.
01[18:58] <Seira> [23:10] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Oh, Seira, you are...!" Donald calls as Seira flees away!
[19:17] <Kobreakfast> Thus Seira hurries away! She heads to Bey Kerem's mansion, the desert oppressively hot to most. To her, it feels rather invigorating, her skin basking in the warmth. She gets many a look as she strolls through Arad, though no direct interruptiosn are dared until she reaches the front gates of Bey Kerem's abode. The guards there look her over, and the lead one simply says, "Yes, what do you want?"
01[19:19] <Seira> "To see Bey Kerem, quite naturally," Seira responds, as if baffled by the question. "He has given me an open invitation to visit whenever I feel the need to, as it happens, and I heard nothing about it being rescinded."
[19:21] <Kobreakfast> "Come this way, ma'am," The guard bows after looking Seira over, "Colonel Seira of the United Baronies?"
06[19:21] * Seira nods. "That's correct."
[19:24] <Kobreakfast> Seira is lead into a pleasant waiting chamber in the cente rof the mansion, iced fruit juices and crisp bread provided for her as she waits. It's about twenty five minutes of sitting on cushions and waiting until Bey Kerem arrives. He walks stiffly, expression professional. "Seira." he says.
01[19:25] <Seira> "Hi," she greets him. "It's been a while. How have you been?"
[19:32] <Kobreakfast> "Tolerable," He answers, keeping his posture and standing. "Under the circumstances, I suppose I'm lucky to be alive."
01[19:34] <Seira> "I've been wondering whether I should be tactful or blunt," Seira confides in him. "Even though it's probably the wrong choice, I just have to say that not only are you alive, but that so is your wife, and that all wounds heal in time. Time that we all have, thanks to the way things worked out."
[19:39] <Kobreakfast> "Perhaps." Crossing his arms, "My wife may see the outside of her gilded cage in the Pasha's palace before she dies, too."
01[19:41] <Seira> They seem to be getting to the crux. "That was an oversight on my part. I will correct it."
[19:43] <Kobreakfast> Bristling a moment, "Alright. That aside," He takes a deep breath, "What is it you're here for, Seira?"
01[19:44] <Seira> "I need to get in touch with a few people, and I wanted to go through the proper channels, while not wanting to impose on the palace by showing there in person."
01[19:45] <Seira> It goes without saying that if his standing suffered as a result of unfortunate past events, a foreign dignitary preferring to work through him could only help Bey Kerem's status.
[19:51] <Kobreakfast> "I see. Who do you need to contact, then," Bey Kerem replies.
01[19:54] <Seira> "Umut and Bey Onur," Seira informs Bey Kerem. "Wali Eure as well, if possible."
[19:59] <Kobreakfast> "Umut's on vacation after the devil matter resolved, he's at Tash. Onur's heading that way, he should arrive in a day or two. Wali Eure's at the palace," The answers are quick and curt.
01[20:01] <Seira> "Ah, that would make matters simpler," Seira agrees. "Would it be possible to trouble you to inform the palace that I would like to visit with Wali Eure? I would prefer to do that today, but if that is impossible, I'll have to return at another date."
[20:04] <Kobreakfast> "
[20:04] <Kobreakfast> "It can be done," He says stiffly, "I'll have a messenger go enquire."
01[20:04] <Seira> "If my presence makes you uncomfortable, I'll return to the temple to wait for your response," Seira offers.
[20:07] <Kobreakfast> There's a pause there, "No. You only did your duty," he says, rather stiffly still. "I appreciate the irony."
01[20:09] <Seira> "I must admit I expected it to end better. And I can't say I'm sorry to have someone freed from nasty mind-control, even if didn't lead to sunshine and roses. Happened to my dad. Wasn't fun."
03[20:17] * Kobreakfast is now known as Kotono
[20:19] <Kotono> No reply immediately, Bey Kerem's face good enough to win a poker game, unhinting. "I won't dispute what you said. I'll only dispute going to see my wife in her cage every day."
01[20:20] <Seira> Seira will be going to the palace if all goes well, and she'll see just how much pull she has over there sooner rather than later.
[20:24] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 44." [1d100=44]
[20:25] <Kotono> Going to the palace is again without incident. Seira is admitted and given a small honor guard who travels with her. Finding Wali Eure isn't too difficult, he meets with Seira in the gardens. He is going through a sword's dance, praticing as a few court women watch and clap at the right times.
01[20:26] <Seira> "How about a spar?" Seira asks him without preamble. "It's bound to be more satisfying than just practicing on your own."
[20:30] <Kotono> Stopping his word and lowering his sword, "The dragon-woman of the Baronies." he bows to her, "A spar? Of course!"
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06[20:32] * Seira grins. "Call me Seira. I like being on a first name basis instead of using all sorts of stuffy titles. Since the challenge was mine, do you have any terms for the spar?"
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[20:36] <Kotono> "Seira then," he nods, "First hit, non lethal," he says, "Unless you want to spill blood?"
01[20:39] <Seira> "From those I would sooner have as friends and allies?" Seira asks. "An easy to accept condition. Anything else?"
[20:39] <Kotono> "That will be all! On guard!" he alls, already coming at Seira! OOC - Initiative.
01[20:40] <Seira> roll 1d20+7
[20:40] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+7 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{24}
01[20:40] <Seira> roll 1d10+10 daily FL
[20:40] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d10+10 daily FL --> [ 1d10=5 ]{15}
[20:42] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[20:42] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+7 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{20}
03[20:42] * Kotono changes topic to 'Seira>Wali Eure'
[20:43] <Kotono> OOC - Go.
06[20:44] * Seira lunges forward, ducking under Wali Eure's sword and withdrawing her own as she surges up, already past his guard. Its hilt seeks out the man's chin, Seira intent on snapping it back and sending her sparring partner tumbling back.
01[20:44] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 (nonlethal, charge)
[20:44] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+17 (nonlethal, charge) --> [ 1d20=8 ]{25}
[20:45] <Kotono> OOc - Hit.
01[20:45] <Seira> roll 3d8+9
[20:45] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+9 --> [ 3d8=13 ]{22}
[20:49] <Kotono> WHAM! With his guard not yet up, the hilt of the Resort hits Wali Eure's chin straight on! He stumbles back, wincing, as the noblewomen laugh! "Aaah! How fast," He goes to rub his chin, "Before I even had my guard up!"
01[20:50] <Seira> "I won't be satisfied if we don't take this a bit farther," Seira insists, moving the Resort into a guarding position. "And neither would you, if what I heard about you is right, Wali Eure." She beckons him to attack her in turn.
[20:58] <Kotono> "Fine then," Rubbing his chin again, Wail Eure retorts at Seira!
03[20:58] * Sierra_Deadness is now known as Sierra_MomentaryLife
[20:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 (-2 nonlethal)
[20:58] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+14 (-2 nonlethal) --> [ 1d20=5 ]{19}
[20:58] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 (-2 nonlethal)
[20:58] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+9 (-2 nonlethal) --> [ 1d20=6 ]{15}
[21:01] <Kotono> Both blows are rather skillful for being the back of his blade, but both are sidestepped by Seira! "Guh!" Wail Eure growses as he misses! OOC - Seira.
01[21:03] <Seira> The sidestep becomes a full turn, and with a swirl of her cloak at Wali Eure's eyes to confuse him, Seira strikes at his hand with the flat of her blade, before repeating her previous attack by targetting his forehead with the hilt.
01[21:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+15
[21:03] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+15 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{33}
01[21:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[21:03] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=5 ]{16}
[21:03] <Kotono> OOC - One hit.
01[21:04] <Seira> roll 3d8+9
[21:04] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+9 --> [ 3d8=13 ]{22}
[21:06] <Kotono> Slam! Another hit, this one knocking Wail Eure back again! He stays up despite that, shaking his head, "DAmn...you're damned fast!" he says, striking back once more!
[21:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 (-2 nonlethal)
[21:06] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+14 (-2 nonlethal) --> [ 1d20=10 ]{24}
[21:06] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 (-2 nonlethal)
[21:06] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+9 (-2 nonlethal) --> [ 1d20=19 ]{28}
[21:06] <Kotono> OOC AC?
01[21:06] <Seira> OOC: 28 right now
[21:08] <Kotono> roll 1d20+9 crit confirm
[21:08] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+9 crit confirm --> [ 1d20=17 ]{26}
[21:09] <Kotono> roll 1d8+5+1d6
[21:09] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d8+5+1d6 --> [ 1d8=1 1d6=3 ]{9}
[21:10] <Kotono> Seira ducks one slash, only to swerve right into another! The flat of the blade smacks her upper arm, leaving a welt! "Finally," he says as they continue to go!
01[21:13] <Seira> Seira's grin widens, and she strikes at his shoulders, and then her sword bats his aside as her free hand strikes at Wali Eure in a rising uppercut! On its way back, Seira's hand grabs onto the front of his outfit, and she slams her forehead into his face in an attempt to further disorient her opponent!
01[21:13] <Seira> roll 1d20+14
[21:13] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+14 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{16}
01[21:14] <Seira> OOC: Actually +15, but yeah
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+11
[21:14] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=16 ]{27}
[21:14] <Kotono> OOC - One hit.
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+9 punch~
[21:14] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+9 punch~ --> [ 1d20=8 ]{17}
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+9 headbutt~
[21:14] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+9 headbutt~ --> [ 1d20=15 ]{24}
[21:15] <Kotono> OOC - Two hits,s word and headbutt/bite/whatever.
01[21:15] <Seira> OOC: Just flow with it  >_>
01[21:15] <Seira> roll 3d8+9
[21:15] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+9 --> [ 3d8=11 ]{20}
01[21:16] <Seira> roll 1d6+2
[21:16] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d6+2 --> [ 1d6=2 ]{4}
[21:22] <Kotono> A smash and a headbutt has Wali Eure reeling! He staggers and fights back, wobbling! "Take THIS!"
[21:22] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12 (-2 EC, -2 nonlethal)
[21:22] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+12 (-2 EC, -2 nonlethal) --> [ 1d20=1 ]{13}
[21:22] <Kotono> roll 1d20+7
[21:22] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+7 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{24}
[21:22] <Kotono> Yet both strikes aren't close enough, Seira able to deflect both of them! OOC - SEira.
01[21:24] <Seira> "Take what?" she asks cockily, striking at his blade with sudden force!
01[21:24] <Seira> OOC: Going for disarm, he gets an AoO
[21:24] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[21:24] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{26}
01[21:25] <Seira> roll 1d20+19 disarm
[21:25] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+19 disarm --> [ 1d20=19 ]{38}
[21:28] <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
[21:28] <Rei-chan> Kotono rolled : 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=16 ]{28}
[21:28] <Kotono> With a quick stroke, Seira knocks his sword away, landing on the ground and in a bush! Wali Eure's eyes go wide, "Damn!"
01[21:29] <Seira> Before he had a chance to react, the tip of Seira's sword already facing Wali Eure's chest, merely an inch away. And then she smirks, and salutes him with the Resort, sheathing it and offering her hand to the man. "Good match."
[21:32] <Kotono> "Too good," The hand is taken, "Bah, you're as good as the stories say.
[21:32] <Kotono> "
06[21:33] * Seira stretches out her arm towards the bush Wali Eure's sword ended up in, calling upon Lagann to pull it towards her reach, hilt-first. "Thanks. Your reputation was well-deserved as well, I could tell after crossing blades with you."
[21:36] <Kotono> The blade comes back straight up as summoned! Taking his sword, "Still, it was an honor getting to face you..." Murmuring that, "Quite an honor."
01[21:37] <Seira> "So how come they've got you all couped up in the palace rather on some grand adventure?" Seira asks him.
[21:41] <Kotono> "Someone has to be here, and it's an honor to be in the palace with the Pasha," He answers, as his fan women continues to snicker and laugh.
01[21:42] <Seira> "Guard duty," Seira says, sounding sad. "No chance of getting out of it, either, by the sound of it."
[21:45] <Kotono> "It's an honor still," He answers, "Someone must be here to ensure the palace does not grow too soft! We nearly paid dearly for it."
01[21:47] <Seira> "So I heard," Seira agrees with a smile. Her hand glows with a soft blue light, and she places it on Wali Eure's shoulder with the words, "This is for the bruising."
01[21:47] <Seira> roll 3d8+14
[21:47] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+14 --> [ 3d8=16 ]{30}
[21:56] <Kotono> As his bruises vanish, "Magic!" He can't help but blurt out, "You reallya re impressive."
01[21:58] <Seira> "It's come in handy!" Seira agrees happily. "And thanks again for the compliment. I think I shouldn't take any more of your time, though. I only have a few hours yet to spend in Arad before I have to move on." She tilts her head.
01[21:58] <Seira> "Though it's really sudden, would it be possible to meet the Pasha, you think? I'm not quite certain how such things are handled in your land, especially since this wouldn't be anything official."
[22:03] <Kotono> After a moment, "I could enquire," He says, "Yes, I could do that for you." Starting to walk already, "I'll see if the Pasha is available."
01[22:04] <Seira> "I'll be here," Seira tells him, calling upon the cantrip of Prestidigitation to make herself presentable.
[22:16] <Kotono> An hour passes before Wali Eure returns. His answer is thus, "The Pasha has authorized me to act as his intermediary in this matter," he says formally.
01[22:20] <Seira> "This is already more than I could reasonably expect," Seira agrees, smiling. "And really, there's no need for such formality. Like I said, it's not as Seira of the Baronies that I was hoping to meet with the Pasha, but as Seira of Waukeen.
01[22:21] <Seira> When I last passed through Arad, there was a woman who was very interested in our temple, intending to get involved and, perhaps, devote herself to Waukeen. However, it seems that things went awry in my absense, which I terribly regret.
01[22:21] <Seira> Thus, I hoped to make a plea to the Pasha, strictly in my capacity as a faithful of Waukeen, to see whether this woman could not be allowed to proceed with her education at our temple after all, where we would take her under our wing."
[22:27] <Kotono> "The Pasha will take this under consideration. Who is this woman?" Wail Eure asks. "What is her name?"
01[22:29] <Seira> "Cemile," Seira says, bowing deeply. "May the Pasha, in his infinite mercy and wisdom, hear this humble plea from Waukeen."
[22:31] <Kotono> OOC - Make a diplo check
[22:31] <Kotono> ?
01[22:31] <Seira> OOC: Would 10 for 32 be acceptable?
[22:32] <Kotono> OOC: If you like.
01[22:33] <Seira> OOC: yes, please
[22:43] <Kotono> There's a pause at this, the conversation dying harshly. A tlast, "The Pasha will consider your words," Wali Eure manages to half stumble out, words strained.
01[22:43] <Seira> "My thanks, again," Seira responds, only then straightening up.
[22:49] <Kotono> "The Pasha accepts your thanks," Wali Eure completes that, "Is that all?"
01[22:50] <Seira> "Quite so," she agrees, smiling as she considers the matter concluded. "As I've said, I was only passing through, and upon hearing you were stationed at the palace for the time-being, I decided to see if I could interest you in a brief match. The chance to make a request to the Pasha was unexpected, but welcome. Now, however, I must proceed."
01[22:50] <Seira> She frowns lightly. "It is a shame, really. I should return when things are less busy."

[Corwin]

01[20:10] <Seira> [22:49] <Kotono> "The Pasha accepts your thanks," Wali Eure completes that, "Is that all?"
01[20:10] <Seira> [22:50] <Seira> "Quite so," she agrees, smiling as she considers the matter concluded. "As I've said, I was only passing through, and upon hearing you were stationed at the palace for the time-being, I decided to see if I could interest you in a brief match. The chance to make a request to the Pasha was unexpected, but welcome. Now, however, I must proceed."
01[20:10] <Seira> [22:50] <Seira> She frowns lightly. "It is a shame, really. I should return when things are less busy."
[20:14] <Kobrb> "It was a good match," Wali Eure agrees, rubbing one of the lingering welts on his arm. "When are you returning?"
01[20:15] <Seira> "As soon as I return to the temple and settle my affairs there for the time being," Seira responds. "Feel free to surprise me with a visit to Balmuria, though! We could have a rematch!"
[20:19] <Kobrb> "Balmuria to the east? I've heard rumors of it. Is it true there is a building that is also a dragon, or that beings from beyond our existance walk the streets?"
01[20:20] <Seira> "It's my home," Seira states proudly. "Beings from beyond our existence, though?" She smiles. "They seem to be everywhere, these days."
[20:22] <Kobrb> Rubbing hsi arm again before lowering it, "Is it? Oh! Oh." Blushing at that, "OH. That does make sense, doesn't it?"
03[20:23] * Kobrb is now known as Kotono
06[20:24] * Seira laughs. "You could even stay there for free! But not if it's more than a few days, then you'll be paying properly." She nods firmly for effect.
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03[20:25] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Ebiris Ebiris
[20:25] <Kotono> "Oh, I'll bring enough gold then. Simple enough," Dismissively to that, "Are there other good fighters there besides you?"
01[20:26] <Seira> "A few," Seira agrees. "There's someone you would either hit it off with, or instantly hate. He's just that kind of guy."
03[20:36] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[20:37] <Kotono> "Oh?" Asking that, "I'll have to meet him then!
[20:37] <Kotono> "
01[20:40] <Seira> "Sure thing! If the Pasha makes a favorable decision on a suggestion I've made during a previous visit to have joint maneuvers with the army of the Baronies, make sure you're on the force coming over?"
[20:41] <Kotono> "I will," He promises, offering his hand out again, "It's good to see that the Baronies have an interesting nobility as well. We'd wondered if you were all a bunch of country bumpkins over there!" With a big smile, "Thanks!"
06[20:42] * Seira shakes it without hesitation. "Till that time, then."
[20:44] <Kotono> The talk with Isonu goes well enough. He listens, even laughing at the story about the request for Cemile. "I don't know if you'll succeed, and I rather doubt it in fact, but that sounds like it gave Wali Eure more than enough pause." As Donald broods and mutters in the corner, waiting, "Good luck with it. You're leaving now, though?"
01[20:46] <Seira> "Pretty much," Seira agrees. "I'll be back, because I'd like to check with our allies here before I have to leave to deal with things in Pallanth. Even if they can't help one bit, I want them to know what we'll be trying to do in case Esthan's master would try to use the chance to stir up trouble here."
[20:50] <Kotono> "I understand. Waukeen with you," Isonu takes a moment to bless Seira, "May your travels be long and enriching."
01[20:52] <Seira> "Thanks. Keep on working at the Bey Usar and Cemile angles?" Seira winks at him. "Through Lady Malika, if necessary. It's in the Fiefdoms's best interests as well, the only thing standing in the way being pride."
[20:55] <Kotono> "Speaking of travelling, where to next," Donald asks, stretching out, "I'm not goign to be stuck here any longer, am I?"
01[20:56] <Seira> "We're going to Tash together," Seira informs him. "I have no idea where that is beyond the map position, but for this ring, it makes no difference." She raises her hand showily, before offering it to Donald. "Hold on?"
[20:57] <Kotono> OOC - Make with the rolling.
01[20:57] <Seira> OOC: Greater TP?
[20:58] <Kotono> OOC: Oh, dur. Okay.
[21:04] <Kotono> Wooosh! Summoning her magic, Seira transports herself in a moment! Thet wo appear outside of a city - a city with sturdy walls for half of it, the other half a large lake the city is built around. Here towers and minarets of gold rise into the warm sun, only disturbed by a moderately sandy wind.  A ring of green surrounds the unwalled lake, farming fields and trees seen sprouting around it.
01[21:06] <Seira> A borrowed magic, sadly, but one day--! Acting like she belongs and hadn't just teleported to the premises, Seira quickly exchanges the exhausted ring for one that still has use for her, gesturing around. "It's rather pretty here, wouldn't you say, Donald?"
[21:10] <Kotono> You stand outside of the town, on a slight sand-dune rise. Donald peers ahead, "Yeah, it kind of is. Hot as hell, though," Glaring up at the pounding sun and wiping his forehead, "At least it's a dry heat. Hey, are you going to turn it into a lair of yours if you like it?"
01[21:12] <Seira> "I already have a few choice spots," Seira says absent-mindedly, starting to walk towards the gates in the distance.
[21:14] <Kotono> "Oh, like what? Oh, what about where Kondrux lived?" As you head for the gates - there are several of them, each small and decently guarded, admitting a trickle in and out each - Donald peers back eastward. "A mountain would make a great dragon's lair."
01[21:17] <Seira> "My main home would be an inverted mountain top, flying in the skies with the aid of powerful magicks," Seira fantasizes. "But I will surely claim Kondrux's old place as a vacation spot."
[21:19] <Kotono> "It's hard to make a person fly, but an entire mountain top? You think big," Donald scratches at his head, "But wouldn't in rain pebbles down everywhere?"
01[21:19] <Seira> "A wizard did it."
[21:24] <Kotono> "Well yeah but..." Donald stops there, about 100 feet from one of the gates, sa you descend the sand dune. "Nevermind. This isn't going to be a good conversation, is it? Like the time I kept asking about Alicia's family, but with more eyerolling and less feeling like a lout afterwards."
01[21:25] <Seira> "Nah, it's that wizards literally exist to make the impossible and the illogical happen," Seira responds, waving off his concerns. "Though-- you bothered Alicia about her family? That takes a special kind of guts, my friend."
[21:27] <Kotono> "It was innocent and hey, we were all tired since it was right when we returned back from the desert." Blushing and rubbing the back of his head, "I thought she was cute...and maybe it could be a rebound thing. Both her and Antenora are cute, but...wings? Nah. So there's Alicia, but she's...well...yeah, I blew that pretty hard."
06[21:30] * Seira can spot several problems with that, but is kind enough not to point them out. "You know, I take you everywhere, and you always flirt with pretty girls. You even do that while we're back home! I seriously have trouble believing no one was actually interested beyond that. Is there something wrong with you that I'm just not aware of?"
[21:31] <Kotono> "I don't know," Donald stops here, "I mean, I don't always fail, but..." He shrugs his shoulders. "Girls usuallyg et mad sooner or later over something I say."
06[21:32] * Seira nods sagely. "Yes, it seems quite likely when you put it that way. How about Mia? She's someone who could understand that you will require moderate training, and she's pretty cute."
[21:34] <Kotono> "Oh. Well..." Stopping there, "She just doesn't do it for me," he shrugs, "She's not ugly, but she's not cute and her voice irritates me. Plus that one time when she was drunk..."
01[21:36] <Seira> "I think she's actually over that," Seira says, shrugging. "But okay. Hmm, who else would I know that you hadn't met, yet?" She tilts her head, proceeding to walk towards the gates. "What is your stance on elves?"
[21:37] <Kotono> "Well, if I havent' met them..." Donald scowls as you go to the gates. A few guards are there, stopping as they eye the well armed, armored and quite non-human looking duo. "Elves are okay. They're attractive if frail and well...it's kind of stupid to hate what I am, so..."
[21:38] <Kotono> "Halt," One of the guards says to Seira.
01[21:39] <Seira> "Hi!" Seira smiles brightly. "Does this city have a stance against not-quite-humans?"
[21:44] <Kotono> "N-no," THe guard answers as he gawks. Donald glares at the guard back, "They're pointy, but it's not like theyr'e some freak of nature!"
06[21:45] * Seira laughs. "It's okay, I'm just messing with you. Any special rules we should obey while visiting?"
[21:47] <Kotono> "Um, don't get into trouble. Any trade g-goods," The guard manages to get out more or less coherently.
01[21:47] <Seira> "Nope! We're just visiting! Oh, I said that already, didn't I?"
[21:48] <Kotono> "Just visiting," Donald agrees, "C'mon, let us go, it's hot out here!"
01[21:49] <Seira> "It would be equally hot past the walls," Seira reasons, still smiling, if for a different reason now.
[21:51] <Kotono> The pair of guards split apart, offering Seira entry-way inside.
01[21:51] <Seira> "Thanks! Care to recommend a good inn?" she asks, waving Donald past her.
03[21:53] * Kotono is now known as Infinite_Ko_Loop
[21:53] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "You got money," The guard asks right back.
[21:53] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Donald simply grins as he walks in, stretching, "Hot or not, at least the insides should be cooler."
01[21:54] <Seira> "Waukeen smiles at me," Seira confirms.
[21:56] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "The Star of Tash," The guard replies, "It's where all the nobles and rich travelers stay when in Tash."
06[21:58] * Seira nods. "Sounds like fun. Thanks again!" She catches up to Donald, picking up where she left off. "And what is your stance on maids? Just visualize this: elfin maids."
[22:00] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The city is fairly busy, the front of it a mix and match of houses, homes and businesses. There doesn't look to be any well planned order, wooden stalls often plunked down here and there, offering foods, cheap goods and the like. "Maids? Well, they'd know how to cook at least then. It's an improvement."
01[22:03] <Seira> "I'll set you up with one, then," Seira muses. "You do realize what this means, don't you? It's one committment I'm not letting you weasel out of, so you'll have to make it. Or else."
[22:04] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Well wait," Donald stops walking, though his gaze travels to one of the carts. It has steaming ka-bobs on it, the smell wafting along full of spices. "What if we meet and don't get along?"
01[22:05] <Seira> "Then we'll just keep on looking." Seira shrugs. "I won't be daunted by a single failure here, you know."
[22:07] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Mmm. Talk about it later? I'm hungry, and how about we go get to that inn after this?" Donald asks, starting to head over to the kebab stand, getting in line past a few resident.s The two of you get a lot of stares, quite open.
06[22:08] * Seira shakes her head, and follows him more sedately, asking for directions to the Star of Tash and not particularly hiding their destination.
[22:09] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> roll 1d100+20
05[22:09] -betamax.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Infinite_Ko_Loop invited Hatbot into the channel.
03[22:09] * Hatbot (~Hatbot@cpe-66-25-141-28.austin.res.rr.com) has joined #evildunes
03[22:09] * Infinite_Ko_Loop sets mode: +v Hatbot
[22:09] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> roll 1d100+20
06[22:09] * Hatbot --> "Infinite_Ko_Loop rolls 1d100+20 and gets 97." [1d100=77]
[22:15] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The trip to the Star of Tash is without incident.  It is a vast inn that looks to have been once part of a larger palace, opulent and on the lakefront. Wealth glows out of here, walls and pillars accented with gold and jewels. A large amount of soldiers are in the vincinity, the front desk a single upright man at the front of the open entry-hall. "Excuse me," he says as the two approaches. "Do you have business here?"
06[22:18] * Seira takes out half a dozen golden coins, showing them in her palm as she makes it clear by her demeanor that they are but a drop in the ocean. "I heard this establishment had the best accomodations in town. Naturally, I wish to stay for the duration of my visit."
[22:28] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The man looks down long at the coins, a slight smile on his face. "The rate is not such a trifling amount. Tell me, what is your name and station, ma'am?"
01[22:31] <Seira> "Seira would be fine." She inclines her head slightly in the direction of her elven companion. "This is Donald, my apprentice." With a simple trick that would fool all but the eagle-eyed, platinum coins replace the gold ones in her palm. "I'm certain I can handle the rate."
[22:32] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The coins are eyed, "I see. Seira of the United Baronies, Colonel in the Crimson Guard." He bows to her, "This way then. Do each of you want a suite, or would the two of you prefer to share one?"
06[22:34] * Seira weighs her options briefly. Losing money would be upsetting, but not overly so. However, lacking control over Donald in a foreign environment is the deciding element. "A single suite would do, I think, although I would like to see it for myself before making the final decision."
[22:38] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Of course," Another bow as he starts to lead the way in. You are lead deep into wealthy halls, reminiscent of the palace at Arad. Your suit is a set of ten rooms - rooms with great paintings and tapestries, a room with a bed as large as a commoner's house and like sleeping on feathers, a room with it's own pool, cunning iron piping letting the water flow into it safely, a feasting room and more. Five servants stand just inside of
[22:39] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> a feasting room and more. Five servants stand just inside of the entryway to it, alert and waiting. "Is this satistfactory?"
01[22:40] <Seira> "It's more than adequate. Your suits would not lose to those at the Pasha's palace," Seira compliments the man.
[22:42] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Another bow, "Anything you desire, ask a servant for. It will be provided," He says, before exiting. Donald whistles as he looks about, "Daaamn. The heat sucks, but the desert knows how to do luxury."
06[22:44] * Seira nods. "It is beyond my expectation, although the surprise is a pleasant one. We can't relax just yet, though," she tells him. "Before we're done for the day, we should try and see if Umut is in town. I heard our paths might cross here."
[22:45] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Aaaah," Donald stretches, "Well, have fun with that. I'm going to go lie down," Heading deeper in, "That bed looked great, and something to drink would be great."
01[22:46] <Seira> "You are so not touching the bed," Seira states. "I will know if you did!" But given Donald is this lazy, she doesn't want him ruining her chances by scaring away any leads. And he just complained over being left behind, too....
01[22:46] <Seira> roll 1d20+10 gather info?
06[22:46] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+10 gather info? and gets 28." [1d20=18]
[22:48] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Seira does quite well, her draconic looks getting plenty of attention. A maid in the hall tells her that Umut is staying in this very inn, courtesy of Lady Malika's coin and word.
01[22:49] <Seira> Ah! It was even easier than she expected, since what she expected was really for Umut to follow the signs and look her up instead. Seira thus inquires as to Umut's present location!
[22:50] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The inquiry leads her to another suite. Just outside of it is a servant at the door. He bows to Seira, "You seek Umut? He is inside if you wish to see him. Would you, ma'am?"
01[22:51] <Seira> "Quite so!"
[22:53] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Umut is found in a room facing the lake. A beautiful view of it can be had, as he lies on a couch. A pretty woman in light, colorful clothes fans Umut. Umut's head rests on the lap of a second woman, obscenely gorgeous, tanned skin and black haired. She wears nothing but her sultry, indulgent smile, feeding bits of fruit into Umut's mouth. His eyes are closed in contentment, loose white robes pooling around his body, his hair look
[22:53] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> loose white robes pooling around his body, his hair looking damp.
01[22:54] <Seira> "You're really living the life, Umut, old buddy!" Seira exclaims, giving him a wave.
[22:56] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Mmmm...don't worry, dear, if that's who I think it is, she's not goign to bite your head off," Umut pats her arm, not opening his eyes. "Seira? Here for the fun, are you? I'd invite you to sit down, but it's a one head lap only, I'm afraid." Now cracking an eye open, "Sorry if I don't get up, but..." Chuckling, "You look good."
[22:56] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The fanner keeps at it, whiel the girl who Umut rests on looks unembarrassed, just smiling to Seira and not even gawking.
06[23:00] * Seira smiles back, although she's torn as to whether she should gawk or not, finally deciding there's no harm in it. "Thanks. Imagine my surprise, finding out that my good friend Umut was not only in this very town, but also staying at the very same inn! Why, such a pleasant coincidence... I couldn't have possibly planned it myself even if I tried, could I?"
[23:03] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "It is rather good luck." Umut holds a hand up, stopping the fruit. "I'm finally relaxing after that horrible stretch with the palace situation. I ended up just getting away from it all to enjoy the finer things in life."
[23:05] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Oh yes, and stop fanning, and fetch us something pleasant to drink. With something strong with it, I do think I'd like to get a little tipsy tonight," Umut instructs in the meantime, the fanner stopping her labors.
01[23:06] <Seira> "A worthy ambition," Seira agrees. "I won't really bother you in the middle of... I'm not even sure what you're doing, but it must be very pleasant and relaxing. However, given we're staying practically next door and all, would you be able to find the time later on to teach me that spell you promised to? I'm afraid I will likely be leaving the next day."
01[23:06] <Seira> At his request, she smirks. "But I'll stay for a drink now, sure thing."
[23:08] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "I'll pass on the drink then. I'd prefer to do that with a clear mind," Umut sits up with a pat on th egirl's cheek, "Go ahead and rest on the bed for awhile, but don't fall asleep. I have something I need to be fully aware for now."
[23:08] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> The woman bows deeply to Umut after she rises, then repeats the same to Seira, before sashaying down and out of the room.
06[23:09] * Seira happily waves at the maid as she leaves.
[23:10] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Once she's gone, Umut straightens up, smoothing out his robes. "She's very pretty, isn't she? But...anyway, what are you doing here? It does seem to be quite a coincidence."
01[23:13] <Seira> "She is," Seira agrees, musing out loud, "I wonder if I have pretty one-head-laps in my rooms, too." She shakes her head to clear it. "Be it as it may, this was a rather costly coincidence for me to arrange, yes. Just how freely can I talk to you here?"
[23:14] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Freely." Waving a hand, "The servants are superiorly trained. Short of prying magic, no one's going to get information out of them. Still, since the room's empty anyway, it's not aconcern."
01[23:15] <Seira> "I'll take your word for it." Seira isn't sure where to start, but letting Umut catch on might be best. "So, there I was, minding my own business while traveling incognito in Pallanth... and who do you think I ran into?"

[Corwin]

01[20:13] <Seira> [23:10] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> Once she's gone, Umut straightens up, smoothing out his robes. "She's very pretty, isn't she? But...anyway, what are you doing here? It does seem to be quite a coincidence."
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:13] <Seira> "She is," Seira agrees, musing out loud, "I wonder if I have pretty one-head-laps in my rooms, too." She shakes her head to clear it. "Be it as it may, this was a rather costly coincidence for me to arrange, yes. Just how freely can I talk to you here?"
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:14] <Infinite_Ko_Loop> "Freely." Waving a hand, "The servants are superiorly trained. Short of prying magic, no one's going to get information out of them. Still, since the room's empty anyway, it's not aconcern."
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:15] <Seira> "I'll take your word for it." Seira isn't sure where to start, but letting Umut catch on might be best. "So, there I was, minding my own business while traveling incognito in Pallanth... and who do you think I ran into?"
[20:17] <Kotono> "I don't know. A dragon? Your parents? A devilish assassin? Lliira on a bacchanal romp?" Shrugging there, "Surprise me, who did you run into?"
01[20:19] <Seira> "This devil going by the name of Esthan. He was less an assassin, and more of a strategist. Had great plans for the world, starting with, quite obviously, Pallanth. We came to a disagreement on those plans involving hapless mortals, and that fight was going pretty swell until he stopped time."
[20:22] <Kotono> "Charming." Raising an eyebrow on that, "Stopping time? What will they teach those devils next?" HIs look turns unpleasant, downright nasty. "Well, you're still alive, so it can't have done too badly, unless you're about to infect me with the same thing that had Lady Cemile?" Umut doesn't quite tense, oh no, but you can see his hands curl up a little, eyes a little sharper.
01[20:26] <Seira> "Let's just say that Esthan wanted to make the Crimson Guard dance to his tune, and such a blatant show of force was more than enough for me to back off. For a time." Seira smirks. "I'm gathering forces to get him to reconsider his involvement in Prime, forces strong enough to insist on it if he disagrees with our nicely-worded request.
01[20:26] <Seira> But qualified mages I can trust? You're at the top of a very short list, Umut, and I'd like you to be there with me as backup."
[20:32] <Kotono> "Aaaaah!" Falling back and sighing, "Don't you know, fate is cruel. My vacation is interrupted by the neccessity of battle! I suppose I'll have to ask my lovely friend to cut my wrists and recite dreadfully gloomy poetry to truly capture the mood." Leaning up, propping his arms up behind his head, "What I'm saying is that I would like to hear a decent reason for me to skip away from this paradise to go risk my life against what sounds like
[20:32] <Kotono> skip away from this paradise to go risk my life against what sounds like a powerful devil."
03[20:36] * Taishyr is now known as taicls
01[20:36] <Seira> "Have no worries!" Seira smiles. "I'll give you the same reason I intend to use for Bey Onur when he happens to pass this town later today or tomorrow, entirely by coincidence. The part about duty and honor and manly combat will probably matter less to you, but here's the crux of it:
01[20:36] <Seira> A devil interested in all of us is roaming on Prime, serving some noble from Hell. You can either provide backup as I stand against it on the front lines, heading a force of elves, men and celestials this world had not seen for millennia... or you could risk us all being horribly defeated because too many people thought that it wasn't their problem, and end up dealing with it on your own later.
01[20:36] <Seira> A few months, maybe even a few years... but that time would come. And that battle would not be fought far away, in Pallanth, but on your very homeland."
[20:41] <Kotono> "Aaaaw. Pfft! Responsibility." Making a dismissive gesture with his hand, "Please. Now you're appealing to my sense of right and wrong. I've been trying quite hard to atrophy those while I'm here, you know." Running a hand over his face, "Honestly, and before I answer, are you going to accept no for an answer? If you're going to make this some sincere, grand effort, I'd rather just cut the shit and get to the grist of it. Further, to be dir
[20:41] <Kotono> I'd rather just cut the shit and get to the grist of it. Further, to be direct, what's in it for me? I'm all for friendship and loyalty, but number 1 needs looking out for when time stopping devils are involved."
01[20:45] <Seira> "I would take no for an answer," Seira admits. "If it is a true no, and not one of those 'I won't say yes until you make me a better offer' ones. Although I would like to think I judge people well enough, and the friends I make do realize that certain things are important." Any traces of Seira's humor disappear.
01[20:45] <Seira> "Umut, Esthan is interested in us, the Crimson Guard. Why? Before we have power, because we are near the area he operates in. Once we are gone, what is left? Retirees. Savants. Qualified shop owners. And those like you. Who do you think Esthan would target next, then?"
[20:48] <Kotono> With a longer sight this time, "Naturally. We had our own go arounds with these bastards. I'm willing to go along with it, so that's a yes. I do rather owe you." Smiling as he looks up, "You're also well informed. Bey Onur is coming this way the last I heard. However, he's on duty from the Pasha. Good damned luck getting him off of it."
01[20:51] <Seira> "I am under the impression that nothing happening in the Pasha's domain goes without his knowledge. As I was allowed to go on this little recruiting journey, I must accept that he had decided to turn a blind eye on it at the very least, if not given me a tacit approval," Seira says without batting an eye.
01[20:51] <Seira> "And there's more resting on this situation. A lot more. The potential rewards, in just about every field, are great." She cracks a smile. "But I didn't want to buy your participation. It feels like something important would have been lost in the process, then."
[20:52] <Kotono> "Well, you have it. On one condition." Clearing his throat, "I'll give you a scroll with my spell that I promised, you can do whatever you like with it. Then you go the hell away until the morning. You WERE rather interrupting something I'd like to continue before I go."
06[20:55] * Seira snickers. "I really must come here again some time, perhaps with a date. The accomodations are nothing short of stunning." She nods, heading for the door before pausing. "It is really up to you whether you'd like to get involved in my upcoming conversation with Bey Onur.
01[20:55] <Seira> All those participating would gather in Balmuria and the Citadel in five days, with a bit of luck. Let me know if you'd prefer to go with me, or arrive independantly."
[20:57] <Kotono> "I'll catch a ride with you," Umut calls, "I'll find you in the morning. And yes, this place is superb. But until then..." Making a shooing gesture, Umut gets up himself.
06[20:59] * Seira returns to her suite at that, quite curious as to whether her rooms come equipped with comfortable pillows as well.
[21:20] <Kotono> The rest of the evening passes without incident. (Seira can get those sort of pillows on request if she likes.) The next day, Seira keeps her ear out and waits. Around a gloriously rich lunch she catches wind that Bey Onur has entered town - the servants are talking about it, overheard casually.
06[21:22] * Seira plans on waiting for a while to see if Bey Onur or his adjutant decide to visit her after all. She likely would have, had the situation been reversed.
[21:29] <Kotono> Another hour passes. As Seira and Donald are relaxing in a cool, sunsoaked room and waiting, a servant comes. "Bey Onur has arrived, ma'am. He wishes to speak with you."
01[21:30] <Seira> "Of course," Seira agrees, inclining her head. "Which one would it be, Donald? Want to accompany me, or keep working on your tan?"
[21:31] <Kotono> Donald looks up, his helmet resting besides his head. "I'm coming, I'm coming," He says, stretching and scratching, before putting his helmet on and standing up, "Let's go?"
06[21:34] * Seira nods. "Do think before you speak," she whispers to him, standing up. "Try to tell yourself, in your head, anything you're about to say out loud, and decide whether it helps us." She winks. "Besides. His adjutant wasn't bad on the eyes, was she?"
[21:38] <Kotono> "She was nice. I'd rather have that other lady I saw yesterday." Donald stops there, smiling rather silly before he follows Seira. The two come out into the front room of ther suite, where Bey Onur awaits. His aide, Deniz, stays silently behind him. "Seira," He nods curtly, "I heard you were in the Free Sultanate."
06[21:41] * Seira nods back in greeting, and looks briefly around for any servants. She should offer refreshments for her guests before they could discuss devil-slaying ventures. "Bey Onur, Deniz. It is a pleasure to see you again."
[21:43] <Kotono> A servant stays on the back, waiting patiently. "It is, but I have little time for socializing. My tasks are many before we continue westward. I apologize, but my busyness cannot be helped. I simply came to pay my respects to you."
01[21:46] <Seira> "I suppose I should admit that I'm aware of your mission, Bey Onur," Seira says, gesturing for the servant to bring in drinks both alcoholic and not. "Although arranged to look like a casual meeting for anyone who might show undue interest in either of us, this is anything but. I request that, under this pretext of meeting with an erstwhile ally, you would hear me out."
[21:59] <Kotono> "Mmph. Very well, speak your mind," Bey Onur instructs.
01[22:01] <Seira> "My thanks," Seira returns, and after making herself comfortable presents the situation with Esthan in a factual manner, along with an outline of her plans for dealing with it.
[22:04] <Kotono> Bey Onur bristles as he listens, rejecting refreshments as he listens. "I have no doubt this devil needs to be put in his place. However, my position is very plain. Unless I receive orders from the Pasha countermanding my current ones, I cannot deviate from this courser for another matter."
[22:06] <Kotono> *course
01[22:19] <Seira> "That much is understandable," Seira responds. "Bey Onur, the specifics of your mission are not known to me. When are you expected to reach your destination to execute it?"
[22:21] <Kotono> "They are not for public discussion," Bey Onur shakes his head there fiercely. "It will take me longer than a week."
[22:22] <Kotono> Donald crosses his arms there, and mutters very quietly, "Like that's more important..."
01[22:24] <Seira> "I only asked for travel times," Seira reminds him, making a brief gesture at Donald to not antagonize people they are trying to recruit. "Not the particulars. As it happens, the time I set for the meeting is before you are to reach your destination, Bey Onur. It is possible for you to participate, as I have the means to teleport you back, as if you had never left."
06[22:24] * Seira smiles. "The logistics, at least, are on our side."
[22:27] <Kotono> Crossing his own arms as Donald gets a wrathful stare down, "I'm loathe to abandon my Pasha-given duty. I will consider it, we are not going anywhere today."
01[22:32] <Seira> "This is more than a request for aid," Seira states, leaning forward. "This is an offer of alliance. As closely as we can have without making it official and, in turn, making our neighbors overly worried.
01[22:32] <Seira> An alliance against all those that would harm or take over our world, going beyond a mere mutual-defence pact. Even if Esthan were to elude us, choosing to run away with his tail between his legs, this gesture alone of showing up at our side, at the side of of elves and celestials... it would go a long way towards building ties to the Pasha's realm. (more)
01[22:33] <Seira> It would be an act not easily forgotten." Seira smiles self-deprecatingly. "And does either of us truly believe that the Pasha has no knowledge of my goals, even after I visited the palace in Arad before heading here? The same as last time, I have concluded that he knows, and must have tacitly approved it, because an official request might prove problematic,
01[22:33] <Seira> and too many people would end up in the know."
[22:39] <Kotono> Bey Onur listens, before, "I will consider it," he says again, before turning to go. "I have a matter I must attend to first regardless now. Until later this evening."
01[22:40] <Seira> "Thank you for your time," Seira tells Bey Onur, standing up to show him to the exit. "Until this evening, then." She nods at Deniz.
[22:41] <Kotono> The two leave without comment. Once they're gone, "...yeah, sorry," Donald says. "But damn, he didn't see too friendly about it."
01[22:41] <Seira> "We did pretty much ruin his day and complicated a probably already-delicate situation," Seira tells him. "That the mission is secret to a degree means as much."
[22:43] <Kotono> "Yeah. Plus they take that Pasha damned seriously." Shrugging and taking off his angelhelm, "And...I guess I can't blame him. I wouldn't want to hear about devils when I first got here, either. This is so luxurious that I feel guilty."
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06[22:44] * Seira snorts. "I don't. Umut has been living the good life here for ages. We are entitled to feel jealous, and thus, a sense of savage satisfaction is born."
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03[22:45] * Alicia is now known as Ebiris
03[22:45] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Ebiris Ebiris
03[22:45] * Ebiris is now known as Alicia
[22:47] <Kotono> "Eh." Donald shrugs to that, "Either way, do you think he's going to go along with it?"
01[22:48] <Seira> "Assuming he doesn't have secret orders regarding me or is actually a devil in digsuise?" Seira asks with a raised eyebrow. "I think that if his response is a negative one, I have one last hand to play in these negotiations. But after that, I'm out, so let's hope I don't need to use it."
06[22:50] * Seira intends to spend the time waiting, and studying the luxurious bath. Memorizing a safe teleport destination and a pleasurable activity, two for the price of one!

[Corwin]

01[21:02] <Seira> [22:47] <Kotono> "Eh." Donald shrugs to that, "Either way, do you think he's going to go along with it?"
01[21:02] <Seira> [22:48] <Seira> "Assuming he doesn't have secret orders regarding me or is actually a devil in digsuise?" Seira asks with a raised eyebrow. "I think that if his response is a negative one, I have one last hand to play in these negotiations. But after that, I'm out, so let's hope I don't need to use it."
01[21:02] <Seira> [22:50] * Seira intends to spend the time waiting, and studying the luxurious bath. Memorizing a safe teleport destination and a pleasurable activity, two for the price of one!
[21:04] <Kotono> The afternoon passes. It is indeed quiet a good time to be had - the servants don't even seem to care that she's a dragon, for better and for worse. But come dinner time, a servant interrupts Seira's study. "Ma'am, Bey Onur requests your presence in his suite."
06[21:06] * Seira blinks. So despite all the urgency, some part of Bey Onur really wanted the lap-pillow treatment! She smiles pleasantly, and dries herself off before making herself presentable and showing at Bey Onur's rooms.
[21:12] <Kotono> Going to them, Seira finds that he has a somewhat less palatial suite. Only six rooms from the looks of it, the main one having several people in it. Maps have been sprawled out here and there, several men in uniforms looking over them and talking in low tones. Bey Onur is amid them, coming to meet Seira as she enters. "This way," he instructs, going to one of the branching off rooms.
01[21:13] <Seira> "Of course." Seira nods at anyone glancing her way, otherwise following Bey Onur.
[21:18] <Kotono> A few do, most keeping the peace as they continue on their work. They go into the bedroom, quiet and secluded. Once inside of it, "You do not lack adacity," Bey Onur says.
01[21:20] <Seira> "A compliment, surely," Seira responds lightly, before she looks at Bey Onur expectantly, serious once more. "You brought me here for one of two things -- to ask me for more information, or to give me your answer."
[21:30] <Kotono> "Your cause may be worthy, as I have no love of devils. However, my duty to the Pasha is absolute. I cannot go away on a lark, even a worthy one, and leave it in neglect." Crossing his arms here, "If you're serious about this, go to Arad and request that the Pasha gives me leave or to countermand my current orders."
01[21:33] <Seira> "I wish you wouldn't call it a lark," Seira chides, "but very well. Let's teleport over to the palace in Arad together. I will bring us back here afterwards, without fail." She considers. "Alternately, I could bring you and your men over to your destination that much quicker, allowing you to complete your mission and free yourself up for what I asked of you."
[21:37] <Kotono> "I can't go gallavant to the palace either," With a shake of his head, "Here." He reaches in, taking out a wrapped scroll. "This is a message to Lady Malika. She should at least get your words heard by her, if not the Pasha himself."
01[21:39] <Seira> "This is a tad rigid," Seira notes. "It truly is within my power to take us to the palace and back here minutes later, once we've gotten a response from the Pasha." She nevertheless accepts the scroll, even as she asks again, "Are you certain you wouldn't reconsider?"
[21:44] <Kotono> "The Pasha's word is my bond," he says solemnly. "I will not disgrace it even in good intention."
06[21:46] * Seira relents. "You do want to join me, and merely seek permission from the Pasha, correct?" she tries to clarify. "The reason I came to you first was because I don't want to have anyone ordered to participate."
[21:48] <Kotono> Bey Onur is silent for a time. "I find the goals of the devils to run counter to the goals of the Desert Fiefdoms. That is enough for me, if the Pasha agrees."
01[21:49] <Seira> "And it's enough for me," Seira agrees. "Alright. How long do I have to return with an answer? Alternately, where could I find you in a few days, if it takes me that long to gain an audience with the Pasha concerning this matter?"
[21:51] <Kotono> "We will spend at least another day here. Beyond that, when we are ready, we will stake westward out."
01[21:54] <Seira> "I'll be off, then," Seira declares, and with a nod at Bey Onur returns to her suits to seek out Donald.
[21:55] <Kotono> Donald is waiting inside your suites, resting and waiting, eating a snack of fruits and cheese as he is found.
06[21:58] * Seira quickly fills him in. "We have a choice, it seems," she tells him next. "A return to Arad is in the cards. But is it for us both? In other words, I'm asking you whether you think you could arrange this meeting while I handled other matters, and met you there the next day."
[22:01] <Kotono> "Sure," Donald says with an easy smile, "I mean, as long as it's not fighting a bunch of devils or dragons at once, it should be fine."
06[22:03] * Seira gives him a wry smile. "Your opponent this time would be far more challenging. Don't lose to yourself, alright? This meeting absolutely must take place."
[22:11] <Kotono> "Fine, fine. What's the task?" Donald ask.s
01[22:14] <Seira> "You have the scroll, and you've been to the palace before. Try to gain access to Lady Malika in a speedy way that wouldn't lead to an international incident, deliver it to her, and answer any questions she might have." Seira tilts her head. "If the questions are about our mission in any way, only answer to Lady Malika and her alone.
01[22:14] <Seira> Our goal is securing permission for Bey Onur to be dispatched along with us. If that could be accomplished with just that, it would be great. If not, try to work towards securing the aforementioned audience with the Pasha for tomorrow."
[22:14] <Kotono> "Right." Donald nods, "Gonna gimme the ring, or are you coming to Arad with me?"
01[22:16] <Seira> "I could, though there's no real need," Seira responds. "I doubt I will have a mishap with it, and even if I did, it's best if we both were together at that time." That said, she decides to vacate their suite, settling the matter of the bill before teleporting with Donald to her rooms in the Arad temple from a quiet location.
[22:17] <Kotono> OOC - -200 for the accomindations. Roll your d100 if you're using the normal ring?
01[22:17] <Seira> roll 1d100 and sure, I'll deduct
03[22:18] * ChanServ sets mode: +o Kotono
05[22:18] -atarians.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Kotono invited Rei-chan into the channel.
03[22:18] * Rei-chan (Rei-chan@user-544615c6.lns1-c12.dsl.pol.co.uk) has joined #evildunes
[22:18] <Kotono> OOC - Go for it.
01[22:18] <Seira> roll 1d100
[22:18] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=79 ]{79}
[22:22] <Kotono> Woosh! Seira and Donald appear in the Arad temple again! Stretching afte rthe teleport, "I'm not going to be stuck sitting here again, am I?"
06[22:23] * Seira gives him a worried look. "I just told you that you would be in charge of operating in Arad until I return the next day. This question troubles me."
[22:26] <Kotono> "Oh yeah. Sorry, had a flash back," Rubbing the back of his head, "Honest mistake.
[22:26] <Kotono> "
06[22:27] * Seira nods despite her misgivings. She has to start giving Donald more chances to learn necessary skills, and not just those of combat or magic.
01[22:27] <Seira> "One last thing, Donald," Seira warns him, calling upon the magic allowing her to breathe water. "Although it is fine to stay in the temple, it must be clear that our request has nothing to do with official Waukeen business."
[22:27] <Kotono> "Oh yeah, right, gotcha," Donald nods, "I guess I can see why, too. Sure, I'll just ask Lady Malika as a favor and keep Waukeen out of it."
06[22:29] * Seira nods once more. "Beware of relying too much on favors, both asked for and returned. However, the accomplishment of this mission is entirely in your hands. Good luck!"
06[22:30] * Seira disappears towards the underwater village where she thinks she would find Oolu, plus spend a bit of time with a friend while there's still a chance to.
03[22:31] * Demedais is now known as taihover
[22:31] <Kotono> OOC: Regular or special flavored TP?
01[22:32] <Seira> OOC: Only have the greater variant left
[22:37] <Kotono> Thus Seira appears underwater! It's very cool here and easy to breathe the liquid, salty green waters flowing around her. She can see the sea elves farming and living, several dolphins being lead by a few elves, carrying packs, going southwards towards the Balmuria end of the bay.
02[22:38] * taihover (~ferixstad@141.218.208.193) Quit (backlatermustgonowsheesh)
06[22:38] * Seira swims towards the settlement-proper with relative ease!
[22:41] <Kotono> Seira gets some attention as she does, though most don't seem intimidated, a few even nodding to her or waving as they work. As youg et closer, you catch sight of Oolu. Oolu and a female sea elf are walking near the caves together as elves work on them outside, smoothing over the crags and supporting them. The female elf carries a baby in her arms.
06[22:44] * Seira makes her way towards the pair, waving along in response to any curious elf.
[22:46] <Kotono> As you approach, the female elf notices Seira. She points with one hand briefly, going back to cradling the baby. Oolu turns, "Oh, Seira, it's been awhile! You're looking positively draconic! I like it, the look works for you."
01[22:47] <Seira> "Why, I like it too!" Seira agrees happily. "Who's your friend?"
[22:48] <Kotono> "Seira, Darlina. Darlina, Seira. The baby is named Namor. Oh, did Alicia mention the incident with him, that harvester devil and Deep Sashelas! It's quite a story if you haven't heard it. You wouldn't believe what those nasty things were up to and what happened over there!"
[22:48] <Kotono> Darlina smiles politely to Seira, "Oh, you're Seira! Oolu's mentioned you before! It's lovely to meet you."
06[22:49] * Seira returns the smile. "I kinda came on business, regrettable as it is, but since I won't be heading back any time soon, I could wait until you're done with whatever I pulled you away from," she offers to Oolu. "Or I could even help, mages are great with that."
[22:58] <Kotono> "We're just on a walk," Oolu says, "Just doing some work and picking things up, expanding the caves some. Nothing too attention consuming. What did you come for?"
01[22:59] <Seira> "A private consultation with you," Seira says, looking apologetically at Darlina.
[23:01] <Kotono> "It's fine. Namor needs his feeding soon," Darlina smiles winsomely, "Say hello to Alicia for me and tell her to come visit again soon!" With a faint blush, she swims off and away. Once shes' gone, "Well, you have all of me. What's going on, Seira?"
01[23:02] <Seira> "Sure thing!" Seira calls after her. "And I'll get to that soon enough, Oolu," she says, patting his shoulder. "Can I ask you how things are, first? It would just feel off to do that afterwards, so indulge me a bit."

[Corwin]

01[18:42] <Seira> [23:01] <Kotono> "It's fine. Namor needs his feeding soon," Darlina smiles winsomely, "Say hello to Alicia for me and tell her to come visit again soon!" With a faint blush, she swims off and away. Once shes' gone, "Well, you have all of me. What's going on, Seira?"
01[18:42] <Seira> [23:02] <Seira> "Sure thing!" Seira calls after her. "And I'll get to that soon enough, Oolu," she says, patting his shoulder. "Can I ask you how things are, first? It would just feel off to do that afterwards, so indulge me a bit."
[18:50] <Kotono> "Oh, thing are doing just fablously!" As the two chat, relatively left alone for the moment, "It's taking a lot of work, but I'ms tarting to undo the damage of all the bad attitidues and regression has caused. There's still so much work to do, but a city isn't built in a day."
01[18:52] <Seira> "Not without magic or a lot of workers," Seira agrees. "You know, I finally got a lead on the final part of the ritual to awaken our portal to the plane of water!"
[18:54] <Kotono> "Really? Oh good, I was wonderinga bout that," Floating inwards towards one of the caves, "How is that going? I've been so wrapped up in baby Namor and retraining everyone here that I nearly forgot about it."
01[18:56] <Seira> "Like I said, I think I have everything but that final part down." Despite that, Seira doesn't sound particularly happy. "I was forced to put it on hold, though. We happen to have bigger problems." She laughs, then. "Well, that 'we' doesn't directly affect you, I think. You see, it's about a devil that's going through our world and shaping it to suit the needs of its master."
[19:00] <Kotono> "Ew. You know, I got enough about devils and hearing about them back when I was stuck in that fountain," Oolu makes a EW face, sticking his tongue out. "Did someone leave one of those wretched portals on? They're as bad as cockroaches lately."
01[19:02] <Seira> "It's possible," Seira admits. "In a way, it could be directly our fault as well. We do keep on bringing other planes closer by whittling away at the seals on the God-King." She frowns. "I feel that this situation is very important. It is crucial to establish our dominance over our world, since if we bulge here we'll keep on being pushed back. That the devil is an archmage complicates things, too."
[19:06] <Kotono> "Right, right." Nodding along to Seira's words, "It sounds like you have one hell - heh, heh, sorry - of a problem on your hands. At least you know how to deal with devils, get Alicia and Demedais to smite it back into the hole it came from. That usually works."
01[19:09] <Seira> "That sounds terribly like I have no part to play in it," Seira notes dryly. "But yes, that might well be part of the plan. I'm hoping to also get the devil to reveal enough about his plans in the process. I came here to ask whether you have any insight in that direction, or if you could help me find another trustworthy ally. Or, well, if you would consider helping in person as well."
[19:19] <Kotono> "Well, devils are devils are devils, but the last I heard of one was the incident with Namor. Thankfully that devil's very dead-zuh?" A full stop there, "Wait, you want me to fight?"
01[19:21] <Seira> "To help," Seira corrects him. "There are things you could do to support us, aren't there?"
[19:23] <Kotono> "Well, a little, but..." With an uncertain look, "I'm not a big fan of fighting. I've seen enough to last me my entire existance. Besides, what if something happens to me? I have to look over the elves here."
01[19:26] <Seira> "I suppose I could be unfair and ask, 'What if something happens to them because we didn't have enough people who cared enough on our side?'," Seira muses, before shaking her head. "I won't do that. Instead, I'll ask you... you're leading these elves back to their former glory by example, aren't you?
01[19:26] <Seira> What kind of message would it show if all our allies on this world gather to battle the devil threat and you just remain in your underwater haven, turning a blind eye to things happening in the surface world?"
06[19:28] * Seira sighs. "It's happening in Pallanth. Isn't this the chance we've all been waiting for, to rebuild those bridges? What would happen, if you and those here turn away from the surface world elves in their time of need?"
[19:37] <Kotono> OOC: Mmm. Make a diplo check?
05[19:38] -sebben.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Seira invited Hatbot into the channel.
03[19:38] * Hatbot (~Hatbot@cpe-66-25-141-28.austin.res.rr.com) has joined #evildunes
03[19:39] * Seira sets mode: +v Hatbot
01[19:39] <Seira> roll 1d20+22
06[19:39] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+22 and gets 42." [1d20=20]
[19:43] <Kotono> "MAybe you're right," Oolu says after a very long, pregnant silence. "Maybe you are, though I'm still worried about the risk. How powerufl is this devil?"
01[19:45] <Seira> "Like I said, an archmage. He'll likely have others with it, if he's smart -- those are what I would wish you to help with, perhaps by protecting our scarce supply of mages? And, of course, in the main negotiations, should we be able to either get useful information out of this devil or force him into leaving our world alone through the show of force itself."
[19:52] <Kotono> "Mmm. That could be done," Oolu agrees hesitantly. "I'd just notw ant to be on any sort of a front line."
01[19:54] <Seira> "I'm afraid that position had been filled," Seira says sardonically. "By yours truly, naturally." She allows her body to float back, becoming weightless. "This tension... it's been a while since I felt it."
[19:54] <Kotono> "Your'e nervous?" Oolu asks, "This has got you that worked up?"
01[19:57] <Seira> "A lot is at stake," Seira repeats. "Sure, with enough power we could overwhelm him, even if he sets traps. But could we get Esthan's master to back off as well? In a way, this is really a large bluff. If he merely disregards this incident and tries again, the alliance I'm trying to create may not be there next time. Or his efforts might slip past us, succeeding as they're kept far more subtle.
01[19:57] <Seira> Then, we lose the war even as we win what should have been a key battle."
[20:03] <Kotono> "I see. That is difficult," Oolu admits, "But do you really think youc an talk sense into a devil? I'd rather try to get a dolphin to go onto land and conquer Malmuth, it's more likely to happen."
01[20:04] <Seira> "I wouldn't hold half a prayer with a demon, but devils are nominally intelligent, at least," Seira muses out loud, shrugging. "Still, I'm not gathering allies just for show. I'm fully prepared to use force to achieve our goals."
[20:07] <Kotono> "Well...." Oolu considers, "You'd better not get us all killed with this, Seira."

[Corwin]

[19:20] <Kotono> ---
03[19:20] * Seira sets mode: +v Kobot
[19:21] <Kotono> Seira returns to Balmuria! It's in the afternoon by the time she arrives, thunderstorms rumbling overhead as she arrives. She catches in just as the first few heavy droplets of rain cascade down and a few distant rumbles of t hunder are heard. The city is hurrying along, many shooting looks at the sky. OOC - Ball's in your court here, what do you wanna do.
[19:25] <Kotono> Seira goes to Alicia's home, where she finds Marie having a grand old time. She finds out from her that Alicia, Antenora and Jessica went to Kelara and that reinforcements should be coming. Otherwise nothing new to report there.
01[19:25] <Seira> After touching base at Alicia's residence, Seira decides to pay Gilartal a visit!
[19:35] <Kotono> By the time Seira gets to the temple of Waukeen, the rain is pouring down in a torrent. Thunder crashes and lightning dances in the skies, the streets emptying in the torrent. On getting inside and shaking the water off her body, Seira goes to meet Glitartal. He's in his chambers, staring ouat the rainstorm and sipping a glass of cider. His feet are up, his attention turning to Seira.
01[19:36] <Seira> "I came for a visit," Seira says nonchalantly. "It so happens that I have fresh information, too!"
[19:41] <Kotono> As thunder crashes down, Gilartal sips from his mug and gestures. "Alright, talk," he says, "There's some rags over there," He gestures to the side, a wide storage cabinet, "Dry yourrself off before you sit down."
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01[19:42] <Seira> A use of prestidigitation is more than enough, Seira finds, and she takes the proffered seat afterwards. "It turns out we have an idea who Esthan is serving, for start."
05[19:42] -betamax.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Kotono invited Hatbot into the channel.
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[19:44] <Kotono> "Do go on," Gilartal says between sips of his drink. "Which abomination of the foulest pit is he serving?"
01[19:45] <Seira> "Martinet," Seira informs him, just as the priest is taking a particularly lengthy sip. "There's some Sir Helinus involved as well, looks like, but that one's the ringleader."
[19:46] <Kotono> "Martinet? What is he?" His sip doesn't interrupt, "I don't keep track of every hellspawn there is."
01[19:47] <Seira> "An existence equivalent to a Lord," Seira says, not appearing bothered herself. "Once we inform my old man and anyone else looking into the matter, they'll understand."
[19:48] <Kotono> "Wonderful. Does knowing this give you any leverage against Esthan?"
01[19:49] <Seira> "Not yet," Seira admits, "but it does give me two things. A way to judge his truthfulness before negotiations inevitably break down again, and a decent-enough lead for our researchers to seize on."
[19:50] <Kotono> "Right. You have no confidence in your success in negotiations?" He asks after putting aside his drink, sitting upright and lowering his legs down.
01[19:51] <Seira> "Not at our current strength," Seira responds with a shrug. "That may well change." She glances at Gilartal with a smile.
[19:53] <Kotono> With a very even look back, "Is that what you came to ask?"
01[19:54] <Seira> "Not really." Seira laughs. "There's still time. I just wanted to say hi. And there is one other matter. I will be meeting with the Pasha of the Desert Fiefdoms tomorrow, if all goes well. This could not be avoided, as it happens. Is there anything particular to our interests there that I should strive to work on?"
[19:56] <Kotono> "Now THAt is a chance," Leaning forward, "Offhand, as much as it pains me, there isn't. It's hard to get into his ear, but we don't have any particular opportunities besides basic retoric. Better trade, importing certain rare metals from the Firewind mines, that sort of thing."
[19:56] <Kotono> With a click of his tongue that is rather loud, "The timing of it is poor. Given a little more time and a better chance, I'd set up better options."
01[19:57] <Seira> "How do a week or two sound?" Seira asks. "By that time, I should be passing through again, for obvious reasons."
[19:57] <Kotono> "That would work. If you can get his ear that easily, though..." His eyes narrow as he thinks, "That would be a superb chance indeed.
[19:57] <Kotono> "
01[19:59] <Seira> "I can't get results merely by showing up, but I can actually gain an audience when I do appear, and my words are not dismissed out of hand," Seira says. "Once you think that I could be of use to us, don't hesitate to let me know."
[20:01] <Kotono> "Oh, I will. Have no doubt on that," Giltartal agrees.
01[20:03] <Seira> "Great." Seira grins at him again. "If I could now rope you into helping me communicate whenever would be convenient to you, even if it's, say, tomorrow, I would be able to leave Balmuria once more with lifted spirits!"
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[20:13] <Giga_Ko> "Mmm," Glitartal is non commital for a few moments, "Within a few weeks is fine."
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01[20:19] <Seira> "I think I might've outsmarted myself with that somewhat-awkward phrasing," Seira admits. "While I would certainly be ready to do my part to further our goals at the first Sending, should I be away from Balmuria at the time, here I was referring specifically to asking you to use a couple Sendings on my behalf. Would that be impossible?"
[20:20] <Giga_Ko> "Oh. Yes, yes you did." As Gilartal speaks, a flash of lightning illuminates the room. "I thought you meant something else. But if you're getting us access to the Pasha, speak away. A few sendings are a trviial matter compared to that."
01[20:22] <Seira> "I am," Seira repeats. "I think it's time we did. If nothing else, recent events have shown me that someone is always trying to fill in this void. And I know of no one better or more qualified than Waukeen for such matters."
[20:24] <Giga_Ko> "Yes. What are the Sendings?" The question comes, punctuated by a massive detonation of thunder! It's enough to stop the conversation cold, Gilartal going to the window. "Waukeen's bank, that was close," he mutters, "That hit in town for certain."
01[20:27] <Seira> "I'll go check on things," Seira says, not particularly worried over lightning and thunder. "The wording is pretty much 'Esthan serves Martinet of Nessus. Sir Helinus might be involved. Busy preparing. Seira.' although if Dad's response or the one from Celebrimbor have relevant information, I'd like to include it with what is being sent to Latha, the third target."
[20:28] <Giga_Ko> "So you want that sent to Celebrimbor Drake and your father, and if there's info, send it to Latha?"
01[20:35] <Seira> "My father, Sir Drake, and Latha, in that order," Seira clarifies. "Any information that could be useful should be passed on, I feel. If it's something both very vital and something that won't fit as a tagged-on missive, we'll think about what to do about it."
[20:38] <Giga_Ko> "Alright," Giltartal agrees. "That's easily enough done."
06[20:39] * Seira nods, standing up. "Thanks. Really, it means a lot." She glances towards the window. "Guess I'll go check if that last bolt really did hit town."
[20:40] <Giga_Ko> "By all means," Gilartal says, as more thunder rumbles, "It happens, if you're really unlucky it'll start a fire."
06[20:42] * Seira fears fire even less, and gives him a wave, departing!
[20:45] <Giga_Ko> Heading outside into the downpour, Seira can see some commotion. Ahead at the front gate, a chunk of wall is blasted and singed. Smoke and steam rises from it, a few guards pointing with spears at it and talking to each other hurridly.
06[20:46] * Seira makes it a priority to swiftly join them. "Was anyone hurt?" she asks on approaching.
[20:47] <Giga_Ko> The soldier peers through the cloudburst of rain, saluting, "Colonel Sir! It looks like it just hit the wall, sir!"
[20:47] <Giga_Ko> "We're checking now," Smoot trots over, thunder rumbling again in the distance.
06[20:48] * Seira accepts the salute with a nod, striding closer. "Is there a reason to point your weapons at a smoking wall?"
[20:50] <Giga_Ko> Sheepishly glowering, "No, I suppose it is pretty stupid," he admits, and then, "Hey, lower your weapons," he calls.
06[20:52] * Seira remains stoic, nodding once again. She gestures at the steaming stone, summoning water directly over it. Even though it's raining, it doesn't hurt to try and put it out swiftly. "Lowering the points is a good idea, yes," she agrees. "Raising a metal-tipped staff towards the skies right now is just asking for punishment."
[20:54] <Giga_Ko> More water splashes on it, more steam rising from it. A gust of wind sends the rain about, the storm continuing to dump water on Balmuria. "Yes sir."
06[20:56] * Seira leaves the men to their duties, going to catch some rest for now. She has a busy day starting with dawn, when she'll rejoin Donald in Arad.
[20:59] <Giga_Ko> OOC - Going to lay low ther est of the day?
01[21:02] <Seira> OOC: Yes. I considered talking to Elle, but I want to delay that. If I get any response/sendings of my own, that'll be it for me for this evening. Next morning, teleport~
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[21:06] <Giga_Ko> That evening, as Seira rests at her inn. It's bustling, her bardly friend telling a ribald story of the goblin, the snake, the half orc and the dragon. As people listen to it and Seira happens to sit at the bar, a man comes up. He's a muscled brute of a man, with a bushy beard and several scars. A cruel, barbed axe is slung over his back, familiar to Seira. She remembers a certain oversized Bearded Devil using it before, though this wielde
[21:06] <Giga_Ko> She remembers a certain oversized Bearded Devil using it before, though this wielder looks new. Her looks Seira over, "Hey, are you Seira?" he asks.
01[21:07] <Seira> "It depends," she tells him honestly. "Are you here to fight with Seira, or because Seira owes you money?"
[21:09] <Giga_Ko> "Naw," He sits at the bar, "Nice place. Anyway, I know some of your friends in the guard. Name's Rods." He offers a big, meaty, callused hand. "Got some information you might like."
06[21:10] * Seira shakes the hand, gesturing for her bartender to offer Rods a drink. "I'm all ears, of course."
[21:11] <Giga_Ko> "Thanks," He says as a mug of ale is brought, drank down in one gulp. Wiping his lips and beard clean, "You got someone looking to get you dead. Someone tried to hire me and my friends to help chop you up into fine bits."
06[21:12] * Seira raises an eyebrow. "Got a description for me?"
[21:14] <Giga_Ko> "Yeah. Smooth son of a bitch, friendly, tall. Not that it fucking matters if what Serge and J think is right." He eyes Seira, "So we get this message that someone wanted to meet us down in the new Barony of Valandia, they have a job for us. We need the scratch so we go bite. It's this small little pissant village this guy's got a inn room at. Real smooth, talks about how he needs a problem solved. You know the type, the sort who probably h
[21:14] <Giga_Ko> Real smooth, talks about how he needs a problem solved. You know the type, the sort who probably have lilly white hands that can't bear to get a speck of blood on them?" (More)
[21:15] <Giga_Ko> "We're not much in the assassination business, but what the hell, see if we can get him to spill who it is. He's cautious but J does a good job of sweetening him up. Well, if it wasn't obvious, he wants you dead. Really dead. That's when shit went sour."
01[21:16] <Seira> "You all made it out in one piece?" Seira asks, judging that more important for the time being. Many things want her dead, after all.
[21:18] <Giga_Ko> "Yeah, son of a bitch didn't want to stick and fight. Anyway, I balk at that pretty damn hard. Serge ain't having any of that when he puts the pieces together he might have to fight Alicia as part of that. J just thinks he's an asshole and tells him. So he gets pissy and I'm all staring at him, trying to put the fear of Rods in him, right? I get lucky - I can tell he's about to do something. Seen enough fucking magic to last me a lifetime.
[21:18] <Giga_Ko> I get lucky - I can tell he's about to do something. Seen enough fucking magic to last me a lifetime. I react faster than him and cut him real good. Bastard wasn't even human. No blood, just some torn iron and metal before he vanished."
01[21:21] <Seira> "How annoying," Seira mutters. "Yes, I know that thing." Even as she speaks, Seira mentally asks Lagann to confirm that the inevitable surely referred to here isn't actually sitting next to her telling the tale. "It was a good thing that you acted when you did, that freak likes to spring unfair magics on you."
[21:23] <Giga_Ko> "Good. J and Serge, as much as they can figure, think it's some sort of super golem or an outsider of some sort. I'm guessing it's the outsider, since I've heard you have problems with them. Anyway," He stands up, "Just passing it on. Hear about any good paying jobs, give us a shout."
01[21:24] <Seira> "...I might," Seira muses, nodding absently. "Yes, I just might. Stick around for a few days in Balmuria, and I'll get back to you on that?"
[21:25] <Giga_Ko> "Yeah, sure. They want a few days to rest anyway. We're stuck around here for awhile. Best place we can think of to gear up and get ready before getting our asses back to Kesse."
01[21:26] <Seira> "The least I could offer are some rooms here, free of charge."
[21:37] <Giga_Ko> "Really? Damn, that would be nice." Rods rubs his chin, "We'll take you up on that. Cuts down on our overhead."
01[21:38] <Seira> "Like I said, least I could do."
[21:40] <Giga_Ko> "Sure thing. We'll set up in here tonight." After a moment and with a rub of his bearded chin, "Hey. There's something else you could do, too."
01[21:40] <Seira> "Oh?" She perks up.
[21:43] <Giga_Ko> "See, my friend Serge is a good guy. Mostly. Anyway, between me, you and everyone else I've gleefully told, he has a thing for one of your friends in the guard. Think you could get him a set up courting date or something? He's gotten shot down a few times."
01[21:44] <Seira> "Depends on the friend." Seira smirks. "Is it Donald?"
[21:45] <Giga_Ko> "No. The tall black haired paladin. She's a real looker; Alicia. Between you and me again, I haven't been the most helpful here about it." He shrugs his large shoulders, as the crowd around the bard breaks into cheers at his story, as the battle in it is decided.
01[21:47] <Seira> "I don't know," Seira muses, sounding uncertain. "From what her familiar told me, Alicia recently returned to her hometown to introduce her very special friend to her parents."
[21:50] <Giga_Ko> "Ooooh, so that's how it is." Raising an eyebrow to that, "Thanks, I'll let Serge down gently. Anyone notable? I'd rather not have him run into 'im and start something stupid if he gets all emotional about it, or drunk. Or both."
01[21:51] <Seira> "I didn't ask for the details. But if you know Alicia, you know where to find her house!"
06[21:51] * Seira nods. "You could go and ask yourself, she is very talkative."
[21:51] <Giga_Ko> "Yeah, something like that. Alright." With a curt nod, "See you soon, I need to go gather thoset wo clowns up."
01[21:52] <Seira> "Sure thing!"
[21:54] <Giga_Ko> OOC - Move along?
01[21:55] <Seira> OOC: y
[21:55] <Giga_Ko> OOC: Using normal or greater ring to 'port over?
01[21:56] <Seira> OOC: greater
[21:59] <Giga_Ko> Woosh! Seira appears back at the Temple of Waukeen in Arad without incident!
06[21:59] * Seira inquires about Donald!
[22:01] <Giga_Ko> Isonu is able to direct Seira to Donald. It's really easy, he's spending the night at the temple. He awake, going through a morning martial practice. Sheathing his magical blade, "Oh, there you are. Anyway, I talked to Lady Malika and I'm supposed to go back and see her this morning sometime. You ready for that?"
01[22:04] <Seira> "How do our chances look?" Seira asks him.
[22:06] <Giga_Ko> "Decent. She was nice enough..." Smiling foolishly, "She's very nice. Very, very nice. She said for me to come back with you."
01[22:08] <Seira> "I can manage that," Seira agrees, and ducks into an alcove to discreetly cast a pair of spells upon her person. "Ready!"
01[22:08] <Seira> OOC: Heroism, VotD
[22:09] <Giga_Ko> The pair head out! Arad is hot and dusty today, winds swirling light sand around. It's not really a sandstorm, but one could be in the offings soon enough. Donald has a white cloth he puts over his face, grumbling aloud about about stupid deserts. You reach the palace without incident, admitted into Lady Malika's chambers. Sher ests on her divan, a pair of servants fanning her. She rests on her side, head supported up by her hand. "Oh, Sei
[22:09] <Giga_Ko> She rests on her side, head supported up by her hand. "Oh, Seira. How are you?"

[Corwin]

[20:42] <Kotono> > The pair head out! Arad is hot and dusty today, winds swirling light sand around. It's not really a sandstorm, but one could be in the offings soon enough. Donald has a white cloth he puts over his face, grumbling aloud about about stupid deserts. You reach the palace without incident, admitted into Lady Malika's chambers. Sher ests on her divan, a pair of servants fanning her. She rests on her side, head supported up by her hand. "Oh, Se
[20:42] <Kotono> > She rests on her side, head supported up by her hand. "Oh, Seira. How are you?"
01[20:43] <Seira> "I've been better," Seira admits, before smiling at her. "But I can't truly complain, since I got to meet with you again so soon, Lady Malika."
[20:45] <Kotono> "Ah, such easy flattery," Batting her eyelashes at Seira, "Your swords are sweet."
[20:45] <Kotono> *Words
01[20:46] <Seira> "All true, I swear!"
[20:48] <Kotono> Donald smiles and eyes Malika very longingly. As she smiles to both of them, "So...what brings you here, besides telling me sweet words, Seira?"
06[20:50] * Seira very deliberately does not look at Donald at those words, merely adopting a curious look. "The missive from Bey Onur failed to specify the nature of my visit, Lady Malika?" she inquires. "I was given to understand that it was to be very specific, although I, of course, did not glance inside it."
[20:52] <Kotono> With a smile, "Yes, I see what he wrote. Still...words and meaning are not always perfectly relayed." She sits up, a swish of her soft sliken clothes. "Why should I rely on that when I have the messenger right here. Tell me, is it true that you wish to borrow Bey Onur?"
01[20:56] <Seira> "Ah, I see," Seira says in lieu of a direct answer. She seems to relax slightly. "The situation is that there is a similar problem to what the Fiefdoms experienced previously in Pallanth, and I would like to help with that. I asked Bey Onur, and he would wish to join me, if only the Pasha would release him from his duties temporarily." (more)
06[20:58] * Seira shrugs ever-so-slightly. "I will, of course, be able to return the borrowed Bey Onur in time for him to be able to execute the Pasha's mission, and even contribute to it should there be such a request.
01[20:58] <Seira> I have explained that to him, as well as my belief and understanding that the Pasha is aware of my request and has given tacit approval. Bey Onur insists on an explicit one, so here I am. The need for secrecy is paramount, so I'm afraid straight-out asking for a public audience with the Pasha is out of the question... but you could help in that area, couldn't you, Lady Malika?"
[21:02] <Kotono> "In this matter, the Pasha does not need to directly speak. He has given me dispensation to deal with this matter," Lady Malika sits up now, slooowly crossing her legs. "You are well thought of in our higher councils and we have no reason to oppose your request. However, the equivalent exchange you have offered satistifes us as well. Should Kelara fall entirely to civil war and strife, there is a clear and obvious danger to our western bord
[21:02] <Kotono> there is a clear and obvious danger to our western border. At worst we made need to occupy a zone of eastern Kelara for our defense." (More)
[21:03] <Kotono> "Your assistance as a special agent, should the Kelaran situation require it, is accepted to us." Clapping her hand once, one of the fanners stops. He goes to behind the dias Lady Malika rests on, coming to present a sealed and wrapped scroll to her. "This is the relevant order to Bey Onur."
06[21:08] * Seira accepts it with a bow at Lady Malika, and asks her upon straightening up, "If the situation is more volatile than I thought, would you like me to take Bey Onur and a select few straight to their destination? Though the exact details of his mission aren't known to me, if it isn't long-term, we might well accomplish it in a matter of days, actually before I am to borrow Bey Onur."
[21:12] <Kotono> "No. This is a matter of armies and defense, not of single men." Lady Malika demurs here, "If worst comes to worst, a few people cannot hold land by themselves. THough I imagine you and Bey Onur would make a very good show of trying."
06[21:15] * Seira allows a confident smirk to appear on her face. "We don't believe in trying, Lady Malika. If we choose to do something, it is done, simple as that." She bows again. "I will, of course, defer to the wishes of the Pasha on this matter." She glances at Donald at last. "We should be leaving, I believe. Do you have everything you need with you?"
[21:17] <Kotono> "Uh..." Donald blinks out of his reverie, "Y-yes, I have everything I n-need!"
06[21:18] * Seira seems amused. "Then we won't be taking up any more of your time, Lady Malika," she says, preparing to activate her teleport ring as she waits for a reaction. Perhaps her host would wish for them to leave normally, after all.
[21:19] <Kotono> "Then good travel to you. Glory to the Pasha," Her lips twist upward in a coy smile to Donald, "Perhaps we can meet again, brave warrior."
06[21:21] * Seira grabs Donald's shoulder as the same flirtatious smile appears on her lips as well, and thinks of an out of the way spot in Tash she had memorized during her free day for her teleporting needs!
03[21:21] * Seira sets mode: +v Hatbot
01[21:21] <Seira> roll 1d100
06[21:21] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 and gets 79." [1d100=79]
[21:23] <Kotono> "I'd li-" Donald begins as he is teleported with Seira! The two appear in the suite they were in yesterday, in one of the rooms so memorized. "like to..." Donald finishes, blinking. "...Oh dammit."
01[21:24] <Seira> "Not bad!" Seira commends him, striding towards Bey Onur's suite without delay. "You've done well, Donald. You didn't have to divulge any state secrets in the process, right? Because that would be bad."
[21:28] <Kotono> "I don't think I did," Donald scratches his neck. "
[21:28] <Kotono> "I don't think I did," Donald scratches his neck. "I'm pretty sure Iwasn't thinking of state secrets around her!"
01[21:29] <Seira> "Yes, your very nature surely protected you from the best of divinations," Seira agrees with a nod. "So how did you find your brief dive into diplomacy?"
[21:30] <Kotono> "It was fun talking to Lady Malika. The rest..." A light shrug, "Kind of boring. I'ms tarting to miss a good fight, I haven't been in one for a little while."
01[21:32] <Seira> "We're, what, four days away from one and counting?" Seira asks with a snort.
[21:35] <Kotono> "Yes, well..." Blushing a little at that, "After fighting all sorts of things and mostly surviving to tell the story, just talking around gets boring."
06[21:38] * Seira laughs, seeking out a helpful servant to inform Bey Onur of her presence.
[21:40] <Kotono> This isn't too hard. Seira and Donald are lead to Bey Onur. He stands out on an open air patio outside of the inn's rear, gazing out over the lake. He and an assistant have a large scroll propped up, the assisstant writing and putting drawings on it. It looks like a map of the far western borders of he fiefdoms on a glance.
06[21:51] * Seira offers Bey Onur the sealed scroll. "It appears that I was right in my earlier assumptions," she tells him. "However, this document makes it official. Unofficially, that is. Ah, I think it might make my head hurt!"
[21:53] <Kotono> The seal is broken, the scroll read. With a simple gesture the other helper is dismissed, leaving them alone with the lake view. You can see a few small canoes and boats at it, the breeze coming off of it divine and grit free. "Then the matter is decided."
01[21:54] <Seira> "So it seems," Seira agrees. "I am to help you in your task once we are able to return, in case it was not stated in the scroll. But I bet it wasn't in doubt, was it?"
[22:00] <Kotono> Putting the scroll away, "It wasn't. The army will rest longer in the Free Sultanate, until the matter you asked for aid on is resolved."
01[22:02] <Seira> "For their own protection?" Seira inquires. "It would be possible for us to catch up to your troops."
[22:04] <Kotono> "That and practical reasons. They needed a few days to rest regardless, a few more won't do any harm," Bey Onur says.
06[22:05] * Seira nods. "Practical enough," she agrees, before asking, "Will your adjutant be joining us?" Her tone makes it clear she hopes for an affirmative.
[22:07] <Kotono> "Yes. Deniz is rarely not at my side." With a slight grimace, "She's taken ill this morning and is resting. She should be fine soon."
01[22:14] <Seira> "A shame," Seira notes. "I look forwards to meeting her again, up and about."
[22:15] <Kotono> "She should recover soon. It's only stomach sickness," Bey Onur answers.
01[22:16] <Seira> It feels awkward to present a gift through an intermediary, so Seira will wait on that. "When should we depart?" she asks of Bey Onur. "We could go as soon as tomorrow morning, but would that be convenient?"
[22:18] <Kotono> "When you wish to go. The Pasha has so ordered it, so I am at your service." His answer is smooth as he turns away from the lake and it's divine breeze.
01[22:19] <Seira> "The morning it is," Seira says, glancing towards the lake herself this time. "I'll spend the day sight-seeing, I think. Want to come along, Donald?"
[22:20] <Kotono> "Sure," Donald says quite agreeably to that. "It should be fun."
[22:20] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[22:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 31." [1d100=31]
[22:20] <Kotono> roll 1d100+1
06[22:20] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100+1 and gets 23." [1d100=22]
[22:21] <Kotono> It's a fun day. Tash is a rather old city, having a tradition of independance in the wasteland. Travel passes towards and from Arad, though a good quantity of it is destined for here and not Arad or Kelara. You take in a pleasant play and have a good dinner, seeing old palace remains and listen to a tale of the Sultanate's history as it was joined to the Fiefdoms proper long ago. (More)
[22:25] <Kotono> The evening is fine, sleep coming readily. The next morning dawns...OOC - Ball's in your court.
06[22:31] * Seira intends to gather Deniz, Bey Onur and Donald, and teleport back to her inn. It should be a simple-enough matter.
[22:32] <Kotono> OOC: Normal or greater?
01[22:33] <Seira> roll 1d100
06[22:33] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 and gets 99." [1d100=99]
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d10
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d10 and gets 10." [1d10=10]
[22:35] <Kotono> roll 1d10
06[22:35] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d10 and gets 8." [1d10=8]
[22:36] <Kotono> roll 1d8
06[22:36] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8 and gets 1." [1d8=1]
[22:41] <Kotono> Wooooozonk! There is a jarring feeling as the four teleport! Fire! Fire is all around you! The screams of men are heard! You stand on a ship - a great galleon, well made and quite on fire! You're on the foredeck, the crackle of burning all about! The air is thick with salty smoke, hard to breathe! A battle is going on, many slain lying about! It looks like men - the dark skinned men of the Desert Fiefdoms versus a swarm of fire men! No, fir
[22:41] <Kotono> the dark skinned men of the Desert Fiefdoms versus a swarm of fire men! No, fire elementals, Seira's expereinces telling her that much! They're only medium sized, but they burn white hot, like novas! They are massacring the sailors without a single word! (More)
[22:43] <Kotono> Throughout all of it, there is a pulsing voice. A voice steadily insists in a drone, "Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them. Burn them!" Bey Onur's eyes go wide a moment even as he ducks down into a crouch, axe drawn swiftly, "What in the name of the great Pasha?!"
01[22:46] <Seira> "What he said!" Seira exclaims, drawing her own sword ominously. "Hey! Fire elementals! Stop killing those men at once!"
[22:46] <Kotono> "Damn. Thanks Lathander, you listened last night!" Drawing his own sword, "Burn them, like hell! Time to beat the hell out of some elementals!"
01[22:46] <Seira> roll 1d20+12 nerveskitter
06[22:46] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+12 nerveskitter and gets 30." [1d20=18]

[Corwin]

[20:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+7 Onur
06[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+7 Onur and gets 10." [1d20=3]
[20:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+2 Deniz
06[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+2 Deniz and gets 7." [1d20=5]
[20:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+2 Donald
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+2 Donald and gets 6." [1d20=4]
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+13
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+13
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+11 and gets 25." [1d20=14]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+11 and gets 21." [1d20=10]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+11 and gets 14." [1d20=3]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+11 and gets 15." [1d20=4]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+11 and gets 24." [1d20=13]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+13 and gets 18." [1d20=5]
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+13 and gets 20." [1d20=7]
[20:26] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+9
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+9 and gets 15." [1d20=6]
03[20:28] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 1(25)>Elemental 5(24)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 2a(20)>Elemental 1a(18)>Elemental 4(15)=????>Elemental 3(14)Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
[20:30] <Kobrb> The ship is aflame! Fires jump around, several sailors lying dead! You stand on the foredeck, the broken and aflame ship's wheel not too far. The elementals are going berserk! The sails are aflame, the deck splintered and broken in places! Most of the elementals are below, past a short stairway that leads to the lower deck 10 feet away. These elementals burn white hot, the smoke obscuring them. You can see several, including a pair that virt
[20:30] <Kobrb> the smoke obscuring them. You can see several, including a pair that virtually turn everything around them into fire.
01[20:37] <Seira> "Listen when people are talking!" Seira calls out in a loud voice, the familiar protection of Stoneskin settling over her even as she goes with the conservative choice of Haste for herself, her allies and whichever sailors are nearby.
01[20:37] <Seira> She leaps over the stairway, using her wings to glide safely down to the lower deck a mere several feet from the rampaging elementals. "Even if you're fellow fire-users, I still won't forgive you for senseless slaughter!"
[20:38] <Kobrb> Many of the sailors are dead or in screaming agony. A few fight on, looking on. "Help!" one cries at Seira's words, "They're not human!" Another sailor grimaces and smiles, even as his face is half melted. "Tell 'em...angel..."
[20:39] <Kobrb> The elementals look towards Seira with a unreadable expressions, flames arching around them. One of them does not speak, but the droning voice does, "Kill...kill...kill the interlopers! They dishonor us and have come to stop us! No mercy!"
01[20:40] <Seira> "You scum give Kossuth a bad name!"
[20:40] <Kobrb> The closest elemental turns away from his burned corpse, the ship's deck crackling and buckling under his flaming feet! It approaches Seira, bringing down it's flaming slam onto her!
[20:40] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12 chaaarge
06[20:40] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 chaaarge and gets 29." [1d20=17]
[20:40] <Kobrb> OOC - AC?
01[20:41] <Seira> OOC: Laf, 29
01[20:41] <Seira> OOC: Can it even charge while I'm this close to him?
01[20:43] <Seira> roll 1d10+10
06[20:43] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d10+10 and gets 13." [1d10=3]
[20:44] <Kobrb> roll 2d6+2 (Ignoring fire damage, Seira's not vulnerable.)
06[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 2d6+2 (Ignoring fire damage, Seira's not vulnerable.) and gets 13." [2d6=5, 6]
[20:44] <Kobrb> OOC -2.
[20:45] <Kobrb> The elemental swiftly steps in to Seira, but just narrowly misses slamming it's flaming fist into her draconic face! The next elemental is fighting the half burned to death sailor, slamming at him!
[20:45] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
06[20:45] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+10 and gets 14." [1d20=4]
[20:45] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
06[20:45] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+10  and gets 24." [1d20=14]
[20:45] <Kobrb> roll 2d6+2+2d6
06[20:45] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 2d6+2+2d6 and gets 14." [2d6=4, 3][2d6=3, 2]
[20:46] <Kobrb> The rest of his face is now charred rubble as he falls over, no more words of defiance to ever come from this seaman again! The next approaches Seira as well, this one having the space and room to outright charge her!
[20:46] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12
06[20:46] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 and gets 23." [1d20=11]
[20:47] <Kobrb> But this one's blow is sidestepped smoothly, only a few sparks falling onto the ship's deck! One of the blazingly hot pair of elementals turn to Seira, "Fire dragon, begone! This is our ship to burn!"
[20:47] <Kobrb> "Shut up," Donald calls back as he readies himself. "It's not any of your ships to burn, you murderous assholes!"
01[20:49] <Seira> "How about... no?" Seira asks the elemental talking to her, before pointing the tip of her sword at it. "Last chance to run away and avoid swift death."
[20:50] <Kobrb> "Die." It manuvers around to her, making her flanked with another elemental as it's flaming fists come down on her. "Burn for the glory of the Amir of the Flaming Heart!"
[20:51] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+19 (+2 flanking)
06[20:51] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+19 (+2 flanking) and gets 24." [1d20=5]
[20:51] <Kobrb> But it's heavy blow hits only Seira's sword, clanging worthlessly off the Resort! The other blazing elemental surges forward, running up the stairs and hitting at Donald flat out!
[20:52] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+19 (Chaarge +2)
06[20:52] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+19 (Chaarge +2) and gets 24." [1d20=5]
[20:52] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4+2d8
06[20:52] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 2d8+4+2d8 and gets 24." [2d8=2, 8][2d8=6, 4]
[20:56] <Kobrb> The flaming blow catche shim right on the chim, rocking him back and leaving a massive burn below his mouth! "Bastard!" he snaps! The fourth elemental is busy beating up a sailor in the smoky distance!
[20:56] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[20:56] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
06[20:56] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+10 and gets 18." [1d20=8]
06[20:56] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+10 and gets 14." [1d20=4]
01[20:56] <Seira> "You have it right where you want it, now!" Seira calls over to Donald.
[20:58] <Kobrb> But the sailor, on full defense, is just able to avoid the slams! But at that...the shriek of a source of pure terror is heard! It comes from the sky...a vast red dragon!  It looms above the ship, body coated in the smoke that rises from the inferno! Meanwhile, another elemental climbs up on the deck, going after Bey Onur!
[20:58] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12 charge
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 charge and gets 23." [1d20=11]
[20:58] <Kobrb> roll 2d6+2+2d6 flatfooted is a bitch and a half
06[20:58] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 2d6+2+2d6 flatfooted is a bitch and a half and gets 21." [2d6=4, 4][2d6=5, 6]
01[20:59] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 K:P
06[20:59] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+11 K:P and gets 13." [1d20=2]
[21:01] <Kobrb> Bey Onur is hit right in the chest, but stands valiantly without buckling! He simply braces in a moment, "For the glory of the Desert Fiefdoms, this ship will not fall!" His voice echos all about, a thrill passing through everyone who hears it! OOC - +2 morale to attack, weapon damage rolls, saves and skills checks.
[21:01] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+16 (-9 PA) (+2 morale, +1 haste)
06[21:01] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+16 (-9 PA) (+2 morale, +1 haste) and gets 36." [1d20=20]
[21:03] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+34+2d6
06[21:03] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d12+34+2d6 and gets 48." [1d12=4][2d6=4, 6]
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[21:05] <Kobrb> Bey Onur cuts the head of the elemental in half! This blow would be instantly fatal to any living creature, but the elemental somehow survives! Bey Onur stares death at it as it dares to survive! OOC - Deniz.
[21:05] <Kobrb> Deniz silently goes behind Bey Onur, tapping his shoulder.
[21:06] <Kobrb> Donald grins back at the elemental with nary a care! "Oh well, time for you to die," he says agreeably, swingins his sword full bore at it!
[21:08] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+15 (+3 buffs, -5 PA)
06[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+15 (+3 buffs, -5 PA) and gets 18." [1d20=3]
[21:08] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+15 (+3 buffs, -5 PA)
06[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+15 (+3 buffs, -5 PA) and gets 28." [1d20=13]
[21:08] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10 (+3 buffs, -5 PA)
06[21:08] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+10 (+3 buffs, -5 PA) and gets 13." [1d20=3]
[21:09] <Kobrb> roll 2d10+24
06[21:09] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 2d10+24 and gets 37." [2d10=3, 10]
[21:10] <Kobrb> The pair of retorts tear through much of the creature's flaming body, doing considerable pain to it! As this happens the ship rocks violently, a crackle heard below! OOC - Seira.
01[21:11] <Seira> Dragons, dragons... first she has to clear a path, then she can see what's going on with the ship itself. Time to go on the offensive!
01[21:11] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 (haste, flight, morale) brightest elemental!
06[21:11] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+23 (haste, flight, morale) brightest elemental! and gets 38." [1d20=15]
[21:12] <Kobrb> OOC - Hit.
01[21:12] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
06[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+11 and gets 32." [3d8=8, 5, 8]
[21:12] <Kobrb> OOC - It's still up.
01[21:12] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 again
06[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+23 again and gets 33." [1d20=10]
[21:12] <Kobrb> OOC - Hit.
01[21:12] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
06[21:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+11 and gets 23." [3d8=1, 6, 5]
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 1d20+18 try #3
06[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+18 try #3 and gets 31." [1d20=13]
01[21:14] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
06[21:14] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+11 and gets 21." [3d8=2, 3, 5]
[21:15] <Kobrb> The elemental is minced, stabbed and nearly pureed! But it lives on, surviving the painful wrath of Seira's resort handily! The first elemental, now flanking Seira, slams it's fists into her!
[21:15] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12
[21:15] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12
06[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 and gets 25." [1d20=13]
06[21:15] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 and gets 20." [1d20=8]
[21:15] <Kobrb> But both blows miss, even as the ship shudders again, moving back and forth! The fifth elemental, having finished with his foe, goes up the steps and charges Bey Onur's other side!
[21:16] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12
06[21:16] * Hatbot --> "Kobrb rolls 1d20+12 and gets 25." [1d20=13]
[21:17] <Kobrb> This one Bey Onur flows around with supreme speed, moving like he's not even wearing his breastplate!  OOC - Finish your FA, Seira, that was dumb of me.
01[21:18] <Seira> After a series of slashes at the elemental serving as her prime target for the moment, Seira suddenly whirls on her first attacker, judging its existence to be an eyesore!
01[21:18] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 claw
01[21:18] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 bite
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06[21:21] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+17 claw and gets 31." [1d20=14]
06[21:21] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+17 bite and gets 28." [1d20=11]
03[21:21] * Seira sets mode: +v Rei-chan
03[21:21] * Seira sets mode: -v Hatbot
[21:22] <Kobrb> OOC - HIts.
01[21:22] <Seira> roll 1d6+3
[21:22] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d6+3 --> [ 1d6=6 ]{9}
06[21:22] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d6+3 and gets 5." [1d6=2]
03[21:22] * Kobrb sets mode: +s
03[21:22] * Retrieving #evildunes modes...
03[21:22] * Kobrb sets mode: +m
01[21:22] <Seira> roll 1d4+3
[21:22] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d4+3 --> [ 1d4=1 ]{4}
[21:23] <Kobrb> Seira is a frenzy of sword, bite and claw, weakening the elementals further! The second elemental continues to attack her, unflanking but pressing her hard!
[21:23] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:23] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{14}
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{23}
[21:23] <Kobrb> But again, Seira is a little too tough and too fast to be hit! The wounded, blazing elemental bears down on her as the dragon roars, a tandem of flaming fists!
[21:23] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+19
[21:23] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+19
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+19 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{31}
[21:23] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+19 --> [ 1d20=16 ]{35}
[21:24] <Kobrb> OOC AC?
01[21:24] <Seira> OOC: Still 29
[21:24] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4 (Omitting moot fire damage)
[21:24] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4 (Omitting moot fire damage)
[21:24] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4 (Omitting moot fire damage) --> [ 2d8=11 ]{15}
[21:24] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4 (Omitting moot fire damage) --> [ 2d8=7 ]{11}
[21:25] <Kobrb> The blows plummel Seira, her resistances and protections doing much to shield her body from harm!  The elemental now duelling Donald retorts on him, the two locked in deadly combat!
[21:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17
[21:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17
[21:25] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{35}
[21:25] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 --> [ 1d20=11 ]{28}
[21:26] <Kobrb> roll 4d8+8+4d8
[21:26] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 4d8+8+4d8 --> [ 4d8=29 4d8=18 ]{55}
[21:29] <Kobrb> Slam! Pow! Kercrush! Donald is beaten around and burned, knocked down and out! The fourth elemental looks away from his elusive sailor, approaching the party! The dragon continues to roar defiance above as the headsplit elemental lashes back at Bey Onur!
[21:29] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:29] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{22}
[21:29] <Kobrb> The blow is easily set aside, as Bey Onur glances at Donald, "Deniz!" he says in a sharp word, as he turns his attention to the elemental in front of him!
06[21:29] * Seira grimaces. "Oh, Donald," she mutters, "must we do this every battle."
[21:29] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+18 (+3 buffs, -7 PA)
[21:29] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+18 (+3 buffs, -7 PA) --> [ 1d20=8 ]{26}
[21:30] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+30+2d6
[21:30] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+30+2d6 --> [ 1d12=1 2d6=8 ]{39}
03[21:30] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 1(25)>Elemental 5(24)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 2a(20)>Elemental 1a(18)>Elemental 4(15)=????>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
01[21:31] <Seira> "There could be something below deck!" Seira calls over to Bey Onur. "Think you could check it out and help the sailors get away from immediate danger?"
[21:31] <Kobrb> The elemental is cut apart on a diagonal line, flaming body sliding apart and fizzling out! Thereafter, Onur advances downward to the steps, onto the lower deck, "In the name of the Pasha, your lives are forfiet for attacking a ship of the Fiefdoms!" OOC - Deniz is up.
[21:33] <Kobrb> "Working on it," Onur snaps back, as Deniz runs to behind Donald! She kneels down and grabs a flask from her pocket, even as the elemental takes the chance to try and slam her!
[21:33] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:33] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=4 ]{14}
[21:34] <Kobrb> Deniz ducks the blow even as she forces the liquid down Donald's throat!
[21:34] <Kobrb> roll 3d8+5
[21:34] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 3d8+5 --> [ 3d8=13 ]{18}
[21:35] <Kobrb> Donald groans and opens his eyes, grabbing his weapon and standing up! He's shieldless for the moment but at least mobile! "Thanks..." OOC - Seira.
06[21:35] * Seira slashes horizontally, parting the fire with the Resort's passing. The elementals are just fodder, and it is time they started dropping like it!
01[21:36] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 I'll go for separate attacks again, 5 total
[21:36] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 I'll go for separate attacks again, 5 total --> [ 1d20=12 ]{35}
01[21:36] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
[21:36] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+11 --> [ 3d8=17 ]{28}
[21:36] <Kobrb> OOC - Which elemental?
01[21:36] <Seira> OOC: My target, the manliest one
[21:36] <Kobrb> OOC: It lives.
01[21:36] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 not for long?
[21:36] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 not for long? --> [ 1d20=5 ]{28}
[21:37] <Kobrb> OOC: Hit.
01[21:37] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
[21:37] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+11 --> [ 3d8=14 ]{25}
[21:37] <Kobrb> OOC: It clings to life.
01[21:37] <Seira> roll 1d20+18 this is embarrassing
[21:37] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+18 this is embarrassing --> [ 1d20=10 ]{28}
01[21:37] <Seira> roll 3d8+11
[21:37] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+11 --> [ 3d8=10 ]{21}
[21:37] <Kobrb> OOC: Hit and down.
03[21:38] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 1(25)>Elemental 5(24)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 1a(18)>Elemental 4(15)=????>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
01[21:38] <Seira> As soon as her main enemy has been taken down with extreme prejudice, Seira attempts to put the weakest opponent out of the fight as well!
01[21:38] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 claw
[21:38] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+17 claw --> [ 1d20=5 ]{22}
01[21:38] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 bite
[21:38] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+17 bite --> [ 1d20=6 ]{23}
01[21:38] <Seira> roll 1d6+3
[21:38] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d6+3 --> [ 1d6=3 ]{6}
01[21:38] <Seira> roll 1d4+3
[21:38] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d4+3 --> [ 1d4=1 ]{4}
01[21:40] <Seira> OOC: Actually, that should've been +4 all along, as +4 total damage
[21:40] <Kobrb> Seira slashes apart and finishes the blazing elemental at her side, it's body falling apart! As she claws into the other, the ship rocks again! It begins to list towards the left, the deck now at a slight angle and not perfectly flat! "Help!" From the distance it's heard, hidden by smoke, as the surviving sailor also runs towards it and out of sight.
[21:41] <Kobrb> OOC: Elementals are up.
[21:42] <Kobrb> Still surviving, the elemental on Seira departs from her! OOC - You can AoO if you want.
01[21:44] <Seira> roll 1d20+23 of course
[21:44] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+23 of course --> [ 1d20=5 ]{28}
01[21:44] <Seira> roll 3d8+11 get over here
[21:44] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+11 get over here --> [ 3d8=14 ]{25}
[21:46] <Kobrb> Taking the blow and surviving it's arm being terribly maimed, the elemental goes up the deck stairs and menaces Donald, but can'tq uite attack him! The other elemental on Seira strikes at her in the meantime!
[21:46] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:46] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[21:46] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{23}
[21:46] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{23}
[21:48] <Kobrb> But Seira is too good for those blows, stopping all of them! The elemental on Donald advances on him, a blow to each Deniz and Donald!
[21:48] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17
[21:48] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 --> [ 1d20=6 ]{23}
[21:48] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17 Donald
[21:48] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 Donald --> [ 1d20=7 ]{24}
[21:49] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4+2d8
[21:49] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4+2d8 --> [ 2d8=13 2d8=6 ]{23}
[21:50] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4+2d8 Donald hit on the dot, ow.
[21:50] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4+2d8 Donald hit on the dot, ow. --> [ 2d8=12 2d8=6 ]{22}
03[21:50] * taislpslp is now known as taimrf
[21:54] <Kobrb> Deniz is hit hard in the chest, Donald smacked in the face! Donald goes down again, horrifically burned!  The fourth elemental goes over to the fleeing sailors in the meanwhile! Above, the dragon roars pure defiance again, down at the listing ship! OOC - Onur is up.
01[21:54] <Seira> "Deniz, strike at the elementals around you! I'll do something about that idiot!" Seira yells, scowling at the fiery beings.
[21:55] <Kobrb> Onur's brow furrows, chasing after the elemental that flees! He makes a mighty jump towards him...
[21:55] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+20
[21:55] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+20 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{32}
[21:55] <Kobrb> And comes down with his axe like a meteor from the heavens!
[21:55] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+16 (-9 PA)
[21:55] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+16 (-9 PA) --> [ 1d20=3 ]{19}
[21:56] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+43+2d6
[21:56] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+43+2d6 --> [ 1d12=2 2d6=6 ]{51}
[21:59] <Kobrb> Deniz goes back, on the defensive! Weaving magic around her deftly, a chain of lightning goes to strike the elemental Donald wounded!
[21:59] <Kobrb> roll 8d6
[21:59] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 8d6 --> [ 8d6=20 ]{20}
[21:59] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17 ref
[21:59] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 ref --> [ 1d20=5 ]{22}
[22:01] <Kobrb> roll 1d100 1-10 poor bastard.
[22:01] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d100 -10 poor bastard. --> [ 1d100=5 ]{5}
[22:01] <Kobrb> OOC - Seira, you're up.
01[22:03] <Seira> With an acrobatic leap that is as graceful as Bey Onur's was mighty, Seira lands next to Donald in a crouch, placing a hand against his caved-in chest and channeling her strongest healing spell through it into him!
01[22:03] <Seira> roll 1d20+17 tumble
[22:03] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+17 tumble --> [ 1d20=1 ]{18}
01[22:03] <Seira> roll 3d8+14
[22:03] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+14 --> [ 3d8=12 ]{26}
[22:09] <Kobrb> Seira flies up quickly, channeling healing energy into Donald! His eyes open again, burned body repairing itself somewhat! "Ugh...what the hell is wrong with me..." Donald grimaces.
01[22:10] <Seira> "Grab the shield, fight as you retreat. Defense is key," Seira tells him curtly, eyeing the elementals. There will be time for chiding later.
[22:12] <Kobrb> The ship lists a little further, a few clanging explosions below! The rocking is more pronounced now! "Yeah, yeah," Donald grouses with a weak smile.
[22:12] <Kobrb> OOC - Elementals are up.
[22:16] <Kobrb> Torn up by Seira and now neglected, the wounded elemental glides over to Bey Onur and attacks his flank!
[22:16] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12 charge
[22:16] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+12 charge --> [ 1d20=16 ]{28}
[22:17] <Kobrb> Just barely, and with all the added speed he has, Bey Onur dodges the blow by a milimeter! As he weaves, the elemental who moved to menance Donald last round goes for him with a single blow!
[22:17] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[22:17] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{28}
[22:18] <Kobrb> OOC - AoO first, yeah. You did your turn so your AoO refreshed.
06[22:19] * Seira would have none of that!
01[22:19] <Seira> roll 1d20+22 smite
[22:19] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+22 smite --> [ 1d20=6 ]{28}
[22:19] <Kobrb> OOC - Hit.
01[22:20] <Seira> roll 3d8+11+6d8 eyesore
[22:20] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 3d8+11+6d8 eyesore --> [ 3d8=16 6d8=32 ]{59}
03[22:20] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 1(25)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 1a(18)>Elemental 4(15)=????>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
01[22:21] <Seira> "Your opponent," Seira declares to the remaining elemental in the area, her sword glowing white-hot from the heat it is subjected to, "is me!"
[22:22] <Kobrb> Just as it's fist slams down towards Donald, Seira severs it's arm! The entire elemental is gone, even as the ship shudders yet again, listing harder! The remaining normal one goes around and wraps around, a long flanking motion about half completed!
01[22:23] <Seira> "Deniz, can you free up Bey Onur?" Seira asks tersely. "We really should look below deck, and he is best-suited for it. But not if he's bogged down with that thing!"
[22:25] <Kobrb> The lead elemental glares at Seira, "You care for this one, fire-kin?" With a cruel look, "Mourn him." With that, he ignores Seira and slams his flaming foot into the prone Donald!
[22:25] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17
[22:25] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 --> [ 1d20=7 ]{24}
[22:26] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4+2d8
[22:26] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4+2d8 --> [ 2d8=9 2d8=9 ]{22}
[22:27] <Kobrb> As his flaming foot slams Donald's ribs hard, he backs away and gestures. "Come then. We'll fight." Down thes tairs he goes, onto the burning, listing deck, as a few waves crash against the lowered left side of the ship!
[22:27] <Kobrb> Meanwhile the fourth elemental retorts on Bey Onur!
[22:27] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[22:27] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[22:27] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{23}
[22:28] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=14 ]{24}
[22:28] <Kobrb> But neither blow lands, as the dragon above roars yet again! OOC - Onur.
06[22:28] * Seira glances at Deniz for a response. Should she nod, she'll call for Bey Onur to wait a moment.
[22:30] <Kobrb> Deniz nods tersely, even as she holds her burned chest!
01[22:31] <Seira> "Bey Onur, investigating is more important! Wait for Deniz!"
[22:32] <Kobrb> "Busy killing men of flame! Sailors, get to those boats," he shoots back into the smoke, too obscured to see. "Hurry!" Even as he does, he attacks the elementals on him!
[22:32] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+18 (-7 PA, +3 buffs)
[22:32] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+18 (-7 PA, +3 buffs) --> [ 1d20=9 ]{27}
[22:32] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+18 (-7 PA, +3 buffs)
[22:32] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+18 (-7 PA, +3 buffs) --> [ 1d20=17 ]{35}
[22:32] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+13 (-7 PA, +3 buffs)
[22:32] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+13 (-7 PA, +3 buffs) --> [ 1d20=15 ]{28}
[22:32] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+8 (-7 PA, +3 buffs)
[22:32] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+8 (-7 PA, +3 buffs) --> [ 1d20=15 ]{23}
[22:34] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+30+2d6
[22:34] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+30+2d6 --> [ 1d12=12 2d6=8 ]{50}
[22:34] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+30+2d6
[22:34] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+30+2d6
[22:35] <Kobrb> roll 1d12+30+2d6
[22:35] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+30+2d6 --> [ 1d12=9 2d6=4 ]{43}
[22:35] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+30+2d6 --> [ 1d12=8 2d6=4 ]{42}
[22:35] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d12+30+2d6 --> [ 1d12=7 2d6=11 ]{48}
03[22:35] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 1(25)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 1a>????>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
03[22:35] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 2(21)>Elemental 1a>????>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
[22:36] <Kobrb> Severing the pair apart in a series of utterly rending blows, "Theere are survivors trying to get to life boats!" He calls back when he has a moment to breathe.
[22:36] <Kobrb> OOC - Deniz.
[22:38] <Kobrb> Deniz glances at Seira a long moment...
01[22:38] <Seira> "We'll be fine, evacuation is key right now."
[22:39] <Kobrb> Deniz nods and parts away, hurrying to Bey Onur's side! Donald meanwhile...
[22:39] <Kobrb> roll 1d100
[22:39] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=44 ]{44}
[22:39] <Kobrb> OOC - Seira.
[22:39] <Kobrb> The ship quakes again, listing a little harder! The ground is becoming a dangerous slope!
01[22:41] <Seira> "Nuts!" Seira throws her sword at the deck in sheer frustration at this entire situation, its sharpened tip embedding several inches into the wood. A slender silver rod appears in her hand, and she gestures at the cocky elemental who dared strike at her charge and talk back at her. Instantly, ten ghostly, hungry mouths appear all around it, before converging!
01[22:41] <Seira> roll 10d6 empowered, force
[22:41] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 10d6 empowered, force --> [ 10d6=42 ]{42}
01[22:42] <Seira> roll 42*1.5
[22:42] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 42*1.5 --> error: malformed expression
01[22:42] <Seira> OOC: Fine, 63
[22:42] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17 Seira saying nuts is strangely awesome.
[22:42] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 Seira saying nuts is strangely awesome. --> [ 1d20=19 ]{36}
[22:42] <Kobrb> roll 63/2
[22:42] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 63/2 --> {31}
[22:43] <Kobrb> The elemental is torn, bitten and chewed! It resists and survives, dodging the maiming as best it can! It curses in Ignan like a firestorm! Seira apparently humps glaciers now, according to him.
01[22:43] <Seira> "I'm not the one humping things here, buddy!" she calls back in Ignan.
[22:45] <Kobrb> The flanking elemental goes fully around now, charging Seira now that it's chance has been lost!
[22:45] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+12
[22:45] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{15}
[22:45] <Kobrb> But it fails miserably, wobbling on the boat as it continues to go to the left! OOc - Big blazer is now up.
[22:46] <Kobrb> Fending off the bites, teh elemental has no choice but to charge up the stairs, balancing well as it tries to plummel Seira directly, fleeing the toothy justice!
[22:47] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+19
[22:47] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+19 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{36}
[22:47] <Kobrb> roll 2d8+4
[22:47] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 2d8+4 --> [ 2d8=11 ]{15}
[22:49] <Kobrb> Oh, he hands a blow. It's a solid hit to Seira's steely skin, only leaving a faint bruise! Meanwhile, the dragon continues it's roaring- and then is simply gone! Far away in the smoke, Seira can faintly see familiar rays of scorching flames lancing outa t something! Hovering over the now diagonally pointed mast of the ship and it's burning sail is...!!1 (More)
[22:51] <Kobrb> It is huge as a dragon, it's fire red skin burning eternally. It wears a loose set of psudeoarmor made out of raging flames, a scimitar hanging at it's side. It wears a pair of loos ewhite pants. It's arms are crossed. "No escape. All of you will die with this ship!"
[22:51] <Kobrb> OOC - Onur is up.
[22:54] <Kobrb> Bey Onur can be seen looking up, "Scratch the life boats," he calls back to Seira! OOC - Bey Onur is holding for the second.
[22:54] <Kobrb> OOC - Deniz is up.
[22:56] <Kobrb> Deniz reaches Onur, the two sharing a long glance. OOC - Deniz is holding as well. Donald's up.
[22:56] <Kobrb> roll 1d100
[22:56] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=79 ]{79}
01[22:57] <Seira> There is no escape from the angry teeth of arcane justice! With a mental nudge, Seira focuses their relentless pursuit on their original target, declining to split them up. These idiots need to be taught the true meaning of overkill!
01[22:57] <Seira> "You're the local, what the hell is that thing?" Seira calls back to Bey Onur while the elemental is being messily consumed.
01[22:57] <Seira> roll 10d6
[22:57] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 10d6 --> [ 10d6=33 ]{33}
03[22:57] * Alicia is now known as Celenu
01[22:57] <Seira> OOC: 49
[22:57] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+17
[22:57] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+17 --> [ 1d20=2 ]{19}
[22:58] <Kobrb> OOC DC?
01[22:58] <Seira> OOC: DC's 23
01[22:58] <Seira> roll 1d20+11 K:P
[22:58] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 1d20+11 K:P --> [ 1d20=15 ]{26}
03[22:58] * Kobrb changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Elemental 2(21)>Efreeti>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
06[22:59] * Seira glares at the remaining enemy near her. "You are so fucking next."
[23:00] <Kobrb> The elemental is torn apart by the mercilessteeth, even as the ship lurches hard! It's starting to sink, waves crashing over the left side freely now, the deck a dangerous slope that's hard to stand on! "I don't know," Bey Onur clals back, "I've never seen anything like it!"
[23:01] <Kobrb> The elemental strikes Seira again as hard as it can!
[23:01] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+10
[23:01] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+10 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{19}
[23:02] <Kobrb> But again it fails to connect at all! The efreet laughs, "All of you drown down there!" Yet it gestures to Seira, "Little firedragon, if you want to play, come up here and stop wasting time with those who are doomed to drown!"
06[23:02] * Seira narrows her eyes as she absent-mindedly bats the strike away. "A fire djinni! Hey, big guy, do you know that you're weak to swords and magic? Surrender or else!"
[23:02] <Kobrb> As he speaks, a pair of scorching rays come from him again, this time going down at the ship's deck proper!
[23:03] <Kobrb> roll 4d6 (No to hit needed, it's the freaking ship deck and this is fire)
[23:03] <Kobrb> roll 4d6 (No to hit needed, it's the freaking ship deck and this is fire)
[23:03] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 4d6 (No to hit needed, it's the freaking ship deck and this is fire) --> [ 4d6=17 ]{17}
[23:03] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 4d6 (No to hit needed, it's the freaking ship deck and this is fire) --> [ 4d6=17 ]{17}
[23:03] <Kobrb> roll 32*1.5
[23:03] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 32*1.5 --> error: malformed expression
[23:03] <Kobrb> The twin beams tear flaming holes in the ship's deck, making the stout wood buckle even harder. "Come and make me, dragon!"
01[23:03] <Seira> "Deniz, zap it! Ice is best, but anything not fire works!"
[23:04] <Kobrb> Deniz balances, Bey Onur holding her side! She whips off four magic missiles that fly out to him!
[23:04] <Kobrb> roll 4d4+4
[23:04] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 4d4+4 --> [ 4d4=8 ]{12}
[23:05] <Kobrb> As the efreet is peppered by missiles, "Hold your ground," he calls back into the smoke, before approaching back! He needs to concentrate on moving to manage the shaking deck, just reaching the foredeck! OOC - Donald.
[23:05] <Kobrb> roll 1d100
[23:05] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d100 --> [ 1d100=68 ]{68}
[23:05] <Kobrb> The efreet laughs, "For harming my grand personage, little mage, you will burn with the fury of fire!"
06[23:07] * Seira scowls again, and gestures roughly at the remaining elemental, sending the hungry teeth to consume it.
01[23:07] <Seira> roll 10d6 my move action depends on the result!
[23:07] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 10d6 my move action depends on the result! --> [ 10d6=42 ]{42}
01[23:07] <Seira> OOC: 63 again
[23:07] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
[23:07] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{23}
01[23:08] <Seira> OOC: 23, yes
[23:08] <Kobrb> The elemental is bitten and chewed, but survives on despite being horrifically maimed!
01[23:09] <Seira> "Hey, Pyro, are you really bothered by a few missiles?" Seira calls to the enormous efreet, taking off the deck vertically as it tilts more and more. "Don't forget, I'm the one who's going to kick your ass and take your stuff!"
[23:09] <Kobrb> OOC: Efreet is 80 ft up, just for the record, since it's relevant now.

[Corwin]

01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] * Seira scowls again, and gestures roughly at the remaining elemental, sending the hungry teeth to consume it.
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] <Seira> roll 10d6 my move action depends on the result!
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] <Rei-chan> Seira rolled : 10d6 my move action depends on the result! --> [ 10d6=42 ]{42}
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] <Seira> OOC: 63 again
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] <Kobrb> roll 1d20+11
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:07] <Rei-chan> Kobrb rolled : 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=12 ]{23}
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:08] <Seira> OOC: 23, yes
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:08] <Kobrb> The elemental is bitten and chewed, but survives on despite being horrifically maimed!
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:09] <Seira> "Hey, Pyro, are you really bothered by a few missiles?" Seira calls to the enormous efreet, taking off the deck vertically as it tilts more and more. "Don't forget, I'm the one who's going to kick your ass and take your stuff!"
01[19:31] <Seira> [23:09] <Kobrb> OOC: Efreet is 80 ft up, just for the record, since it's relevant now.
[19:32] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC: Was that a full move action up or just a few feet?
[19:32] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC: I honestly forget.
01[19:32] <Seira> OOC: Just a few feet
01[19:32] <Seira> OOC: The move action is putting away the rod of metamagic
[19:33] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC: Okay. Ten feet up then.
01[19:33] <Seira> OOC: 5 is good
[19:34] <Kokokokokokokoko> The last surviving elemental in rage is chewed and beaten, again harried by Seira's terrible teeth! As it clings to it's life, it attempts to hit the teeth! However, such blows are worthless against manifested magic! OOC - Efreet is up.
[19:35] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Strike.
[19:35] <Kokokokokokokoko> The last survivinge lemental is in a rage and chewed, beaten and wounded! It's harried by Seira's terrible teeth as they vanish! It makes a leap at Seira, reaching up to swing at her!
[19:35] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+10
03[19:36] * Kokokokokokokoko sets mode: -m
[19:36] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+10
06[19:36] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+10 and gets 26." [1d20=16]
[19:36] <Kokokokokokokoko> Tink! It comes close, but it only grazes Seira's fire immune, harded skin! No damage at all to her! OOC - EFreet is up.
01[19:36] <Seira> OOC: ac 29, yes
[19:37] <Kokokokokokokoko> "That's right, come closer," Laughing as he gestures for Seira to fly up, he fires two more burning beams down at Deniz, dismissively!
[19:37] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+20 touch yeah right
[19:37] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+20 touch yeah right
06[19:37] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+20 touch yeah right and gets 35." [1d20=15]
06[19:37] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+20 touch yeah right and gets 24." [1d20=4]
[19:38] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 8d6
06[19:38] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 8d6 and gets 35." [8d6=2, 6, 3, 6, 3, 6, 6, 3]
[19:39] <Kokokokokokokoko> Deniz is stricken and impaled by the fiery rays! She staggers back, a burning hole blasted through her stomach! Her face is a silent expression of agony, her eyes open and body still somehow functioning! "Little dragonling, why do you oppose a good burning? These stupid mortals that claim dominion over the desert DARE to ride the hated waves? Are you ignorant or in their thrall?"
01[19:40] <Seira> "Cease your bleating at once," Seira commands, angrier than she had been in a long time. "Bey Onur, can I leave the rest here to you?"
[19:43] <Kokokokokokokoko> "On it," he calls back, even as he balances on the sinking ship! He shoots a look to Deniz, who smiles at him a moment and nods. "I'll take care of the wounded and the survivors!" He goes to Donald, kneeling next to him and forcing a potion down his throat!
[19:43] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 3d8+3
06[19:43] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 3d8+3 and gets 11." [3d8=3, 1, 4]
[19:44] <Kokokokokokokoko> Deniz staggers, falling to her rear and holding her stomach. She coughs with nary a sound, blood coming up! Looking up with half lidded eyes, she makes a few more arcane gestures as she slides down the tilting deck!
[19:45] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 4d4+4
06[19:45] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 4d4+4 and gets 16." [4d4=3, 1, 4, 4]
[19:46] <Kokokokokokokoko> More magic missiles strike the efreet, turning his gaze down with narrowed eyes as his body is stricken. "Isolent little mageling!" he snorts, "Drown as your penance!" Meanwhile, Donald gets up and grimaces! "Thanks..." Licking his lips, his helmet glows white!
[19:46] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 4d8+9
06[19:46] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 4d8+9 and gets 28." [4d8=8, 5, 4, 2]
[19:46] <Kokokokokokokoko> OCO - Seira.
06[19:49] * Seira drops to the deck long enough to pull her sword out of it, before calling upon her magic to transport her right next to the large efreet. Resort pointed at the fickle being's neck while she floats just high enough above him to present a menacing image, Seira smiles cruelly. "I think we're past the point of asking for your surrender. Please die."
[19:51] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Ah, and here I thought you would grovel for a wish," With a large grin as he looks unimpressed with Seira, "You want a fight, little dragon? Fine!" As he speaks the ship groans again! From up here Seira can see it tilting even more, starting to plunge rapidly into the waves! She can see there are about five crewmen surviving, clustered by as et of aflame and ruined lifeboats! The last elemental tries to balance as it rushes forwa
[19:52] <Kokokokokokokoko> The last elemental tries to balance as it rushes forward towards Donald and Bey Onur!
[19:52] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+5 balance
06[19:52] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+5 balance and gets 9." [1d20=4]
[19:53] <Kokokokokokokoko> The elemental isn't deft enough! It falls down and tumbles, plunging into the waves! It stops just above it, steaming but unable to enter the water! OOC - EFreet.
01[19:53] <Seira> "Groveling to get off lightly with only a wish? I thought that's your trick," she scoffs at him.
[19:54] <Kokokokokokokoko> His sword is out, the scimitar menancing with amazing speed! His reach is incredible, blade slicing out like a cresent moon murder!
[19:54] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+23 (-2 PA)
06[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+23 (-2 PA) and gets 38." [1d20=15]
[19:54] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+18
06[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+18 and gets 33." [1d20=15]
[19:54] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+13
06[19:54] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+13 and gets 27." [1d20=14]
[19:56] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 4d6+24 (beats your DR)
06[19:56] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 4d6+24 (beats your DR) and gets 47." [4d6=5, 6, 6, 6]
[19:57] <Kokokokokokokoko> His sword is just as hard as Seira's ensorcelled skin, cutting through with alarming ease! He strikes with supreme skill and poise, ripping into her draconic flesh! Flames burst around Seira, horrible aftermaths that do nothing to wound her at all!
[19:57] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC- Onur's up.
[19:58] <Kokokokokokokoko> Bey Onur starts to move back down the deck, trying to balance!
[19:59] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+1 (ACP sucks untrained)
06[19:59] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+1 (ACP sucks untrained) and gets 3." [1d20=2]
[19:59] <Kokokokokokokoko> But the ship is going down too hard! His footing gives and he boucnes hard down the deck, splashing into the ocean waves! OOC - Deniz.
[20:01] <Kokokokokokokoko> Deniz looks up one last time, her eyes closing. She mouths something as she slips down in the water, seemingly unable to do anything but fade away! Donald, however, is far more mobile! He curses violently as he attempts to stay on the deck!
[20:01] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Strike.
[20:02] <Kokokokokokokoko> Deniz looks up one last time, her eyes closing. She mouths something as she slips down in the water, seemingly unable to do anything but fade away! Donald, however, is far more mobile! He curses as he jumps down willingly, diving righa t the surviving elemental!
[20:03] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d20+16 (+1 haste, +2 charge, +2 morale, -6 PA)
06[20:03] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d20+16 (+1 haste, +2 charge, +2 morale, -6 PA) and gets 33." [1d20=17]
[20:03] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d10+15
06[20:03] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d10+15 and gets 23." [1d10=8]
[20:04] <Kokokokokokokoko> With a final blow the elemental is impaled through the head! For a moment he holds Donald in place before falling apart, letting the wounded elf plunge into the waves below!
03[20:04] * Kokokokokokokoko changes topic to 'Seira(30)>Efreeti>Onur(10)>Deniz(7)>Donald(6)'
[20:04] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Seira.
[20:05] <Kokokokokokokoko> The ship below is going down! It's aflame and about half sunk, the survivors generally falling into the water! It's truly a goner at this point!
01[20:05] <Seira> "Don't allow a single one to drown, Donald!" Seira calls down, as she becomes surrounded by a brilliant emerald aura. "You," she tells the efreet, eyes aglow. "Don't underestimate people! Die repenting!"
01[20:06] <Seira> roll 1d20+26 helix, spellruin
06[20:06] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+26 helix, spellruin and gets 35." [1d20=9]
03[20:07] * Celenu (WinNT@user-54458783.lns1-c13.telh.dsl.pol.co.uk) has joined #evildunes
[20:07] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Hit.
01[20:08] <Seira> roll 3d8+14
01[20:08] <Seira> roll 2d4 spell charges
06[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+14 and gets 22." [3d8=1, 2, 5]
06[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 2d4 spell charges and gets 3." [2d4=1, 2]
[20:09] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - He's alive.
01[20:09] <Seira> roll 1d20+26 helix
06[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+26 helix and gets 33." [1d20=7]
[20:09] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Hit.
01[20:09] <Seira> roll 3d8+14
06[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+14 and gets 26." [3d8=5, 3, 4]
[20:09] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Still alive.
01[20:10] <Seira> roll 1d20+21 helix, lifetheft, impromptu sneak attack
06[20:10] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+21 helix, lifetheft, impromptu sneak attack and gets 30." [1d20=9]
[20:10] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Hit.
01[20:11] <Seira> roll 3d8+14+4d6
06[20:11] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 3d8+14+4d6 and gets 48." [3d8=5, 1, 6][4d6=6, 5, 5, 6]
[20:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> 122
[20:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Still alive.
01[20:12] <Seira> roll 1d20+19 claw
06[20:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 claw and gets 33." [1d20=14]
01[20:12] <Seira> roll 1d20+19 bite
06[20:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+19 bite and gets 23." [1d20=4]
[20:12] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Bite whiffs.
01[20:12] <Seira> roll 1d4+7
06[20:12] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d4+7 and gets 11." [1d4=4]
01[20:13] <Seira> OOC: Forgot the +2 to damage for the weapons before, so +6 more
[20:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> The flurry of wounds devatastate the efreet! She stabs it's chest, rips it's arm and sunders it's leg! Her claw rips away a scar across his face, making one hand go to hold it! "Agh! Enough of this foolishness! The ship's sunk, I have no need to remain!" Space itself seems to ripple around him, a portal engulfing him! Seira can see an endless realm of flame and volcanos, eternal fire as the efreet vanishes into it! OOC - He fled,
[20:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> eternal fire as the efreet vanishes into it! OOC - He fled, go ahead and free act.
06[20:18] * Seira scowls, and drops down to sea level near the survivors, enchanting a rope to serve as a gateway to a spot of refuge for the sailors.
[20:20] <Kokokokokokokoko> Donald is able tos wime ven in his armor, staying afloat! Bey Onur is swimming as welll, helping the sailors, some of which are flailing helplessly. As they are helped into the rope trick, Donald holding onto the bottom of it himself, "Bastard got away," he asks Seira.
[20:20] <Kokokokokokokoko> Bey Onur, meanwhile, once the sailors are taken care of, looks about. "Deniz!" he calls, "Deniz?"
[20:21] <Kokokokokokokoko> After a moment he takes a breath and plunges down into the water1
01[20:21] <Seira> "Fled with his tail between his legs," she confirms. "Asshole. I have half a mind to march right after hi-- oh, hell." She grants herself and Donald the ability to breathe underwater, and plunges in after Bey Onur.
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 47." [1d100=47]
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 83." [1d100=83]
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 89." [1d100=89]
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 55." [1d100=55]
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 34." [1d100=34]
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 80." [1d100=80]
[20:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> roll 1d100
06[20:22] * Hatbot --> "Kokokokokokokoko rolls 1d100 and gets 7." [1d100=7]
[20:25] <Kokokokokokokoko> Going down, they find Deniz sinking into the deep blue ocean! She sinks into it, face turning blue and unmoving! Donald reaches her first, cradling her in his arms as he swims up with a grim expression! The sea be dis much further down, you appear to be fairly out into the greater o pen ocean. The ship continues to plunge down below, breaking apart into two halves. From it's broken belly scraps of things gush out - you can see rui
[20:26] <Kokokokokokokoko>  From it's broken belly scraps of things gush out - you can see ruined silks, the color contrasting in the ocean's water.  Glints of shiny metal as well and other things...
06[20:26] * Seira doesn't waste time on channeling her remaining healing spell into Deniz as soon as she makes a rendezvous with her!
01[20:26] <Seira> roll 2d8+10
06[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 2d8+10 and gets 24." [2d8=7, 7]
[20:28] <Kokokokokokokoko> Deniz does not respond to the magic at all. Donald says something muffled by the water, then quite aubildly sighs, bubbles coming out from his mouth. "Pooooor womaaaan..." he says, looking to Seira.
06[20:33] * Seira gestures up, and swims towards the place she had left her rope trick, looking for Bey Onur along the way.
[20:35] <Kokokokokokokoko> Bey Onur meets you halfway up, a long look at Deniz as you get back to the surface. He breathes up a long gulp of air, then looks to her. "..." He doesn't say anything, instead reaching out to touch her face. "That creature. What was it...and did you get it's name?" he asks quietly.
01[20:36] <Seira> "Amir of the Flaming Heart seems to be our best lead for that djinn's identity," Seira says somberly. "It ran away before I could land the finishing blow."
[20:38] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Sleep well, Deniz," he murmurs to her, "I will quench the thirsty ground with this Amir's blood one day." After a lon glook to her again, he looks up to Seira, coldly businesslike. "We have to get the survivors back to land, then I'll need to interrogate them on what happened. The Pasha will need a message sent to him and a warning will need to be sent to the harbor."
01[20:39] <Seira> "I planned for that, at least," Seira admits. "This place of refuge would last for a day, and I can teleport with some of the survivors, then return on the morrow."
[20:39] <Kokokokokokokoko> "How many can you take at once?" he asks.
01[20:40] <Seira> "Five total."
[20:40] <Kokokokokokokoko> Donald shifts his sword and shield, hanging onto the rope trick and cradling Deniz with one arm. "I'll stay behind. There's five suvivors, you can take yourself, the Bey, and 3 of the survivors righ tnow?"
01[20:41] <Seira> "It would help knowing where we are, first. This never happened before, as if someone hijacked us mid-transport and deposited us here."
[20:42] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Oh yeah." Donald says, "Um. Seira, can you fly up and..." He looks at Deniz, "I don't think I can get up holding her and climbing at the same time."
[20:42] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Then I'll interrogate them now," Bey Onur says, going to climp up the rope.
06[20:43] * Seira nods, helping with that unfortunate task before flying even further up to observe the area.
03[20:48] * Celenu is now known as Alicia
03[20:48] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Alicia Alicia
[20:50] <Kokokokokokokoko> The area is a large expanse of fairly calm ocean. It's not overly wavy, water as far as the eye can see. You're truly out in the deep ocean here.
06[20:50] * Seira returns, using her pearl and the rod of metamagic to create a true sanctuary that would last beyond a day's time, in case she is slightly delayed in returning.
[20:52] <Kokokokokokokoko> This goes without incident. Once they're all loaded back in again, Bey Onur speaks to Seira. "They were from the ship Glory. They were travelling ot the Baronies and perhaps the elven lands if trade was possible. A blow to us," he admits, "For there were over eighty crew men. This Amir has much to answer for."
01[20:53] <Seira> "Who sent the ship? Did it belong to the Pasha directly, or to one of the nobles? The djinn and his elementals spoke of burning the ship as if it were their mission."
[20:56] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Officially the Pasha. Unofficially I don't know, none of them are more than common deckhands. I'll be able to find out whenever I get back." Bey Onur says, "They're innocent commoners that were on the wrong ship at the wrong time." Bey Onur's hand has gone to the handle of his axe, his knuckles bone white from pure pressure.
[20:58] <Kokokokokokokoko> Donald is sitting with the survivors, chatting away agreeably and keeping them relatively calm, as much as they're going to be.
06[20:59] * Seira draws Bey Onur away from the others, frowning. "I think it would be best to return to Balmuria for the time being," she tells him. "A fellow mage also capable of teleporting is there, and having backup never hurts. I could inform the Pasha with magic as well, while you and Donald help them keep their cool until my return."
[21:00] <Kokokokokokokoko> "So be it." He nods tersely to that, "There's also a matter I need to discuss with you."
01[21:00] <Seira> "This sounds like the best time. I shouldn't delay; other ships might leave the harbor in question, and the sooner we alert them, the better for all involved."
[21:01] <Kokokokokokokoko> After a moment, "Balmuria has the most concentrated magic I know of. Is it at all possible to do anything for Deniz there?"
01[21:02] <Seira> "I didn't want to bring your hopes up." Seira glances at Deniz's body. "It goes without saying that I would try all I can. I couldn't save Shamal, but I did witness successes in that area."
[21:09] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I understand." Bey Onur looks Seira in the eye, steely. "I will pay as much gold, land or whatever else anyone desires if they can restore Deniz. If that matters at all."
01[21:10] <Seira> "Understood."
[21:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> With a curt look to that, "When will you leave then?"
01[21:13] <Seira> "Now." Seira gathers four of the shipwrecked sailors, and teleports with them to her inn's backyard as soon as she is able to manage that.
01[21:13] <Seira> OOC: Actually, let me rephrase
06[21:14] * Seira picks up Deniz's body, and gathers four of the shipwrecked sailors. "Now," she says, teleporting with them to her inn's backyard.
[21:15] <Kokokokokokokoko> Woosh! Balmuria is warm and sunny today, a sea breeze tickilng Seira's nose. Noise trickles out from her inn, as the poor, shirtless sailors look about. They're all darkskinned, "Balmuria?" one of them asks. "I think I was at this inn and bar before."
01[21:15] <Seira> "Yes. My home. You will enjoy its hospitality until I am able to return with your companions in a day's time and, perhaps, longer if you so wish."
[21:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Hey," Another of them looks to Seira, "Thank you. You saved our lives, we would've drowned at best."
[21:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> Another reaches into his pocket, "This isn't much," he takes out a leatherworn coin purse, "But here. Take it."
01[21:17] <Seira> "It troubles me that we didn't get there sooner," she says, shaking her head firmly at the offer of a reward. "Since there were casualties, I don't want to accept it."
[21:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Thanks," Another sailor murmurs, "My wife'll think you're the Pasha reborn for keeping me breathing."
[21:22] <Kokokokokokokoko> Bey Onur nods ot them, "We'll take care of your arraingements. Seira, is it a problem if they go to your inn for now?"
[21:23] <Kokokokokokokoko> OOC - Strike, misread Seira's TP line.
[21:26] <Kokokokokokokoko> Another nods, "We owe you our lives. Gods, I thought I was going to die!" Wiping his brow, "But eh, you and the Bey appeared out of nowhere."
01[21:28] <Seira> "Yes, how strange," Seira mutters, shaking her head soon afterwards. "No matter! Let's get you settled in." With Deniz in her arms, Seira heads inside, intent on catching a maid to take care of helping the sailors settle in. She herself would find an empty room where Deniz could rest.
[21:29] <Kokokokokokokoko> This goes without incident. Deniz is laid to rest in a quiet room, a little sunlight coming in from a window.
06[21:30] * Seira decides to try the Temple of Helm first, after a brief use of prestidigitation makes sure she doesn't scare people with her appearance.
[21:31] <Kokokokokokokoko> Thus dried and cleaned, Seira heads to the Temple of Helm. It's quieter today - there are some faithful going about a long spoken prayer of viligance, but otherwise it's not bursting. There's a few priests about.
06[21:34] * Seira politely seeks an audience with Father Ceiar, trying to catch his attention as she approaches the altar.
[21:36] <Kokokokokokokoko> He turns to Seira, "Oh, Colonel Seira. Welcome back to Balmuria, I heard you were out," He says agreeably, "Helm's blessings. What can I do for you today?"
01[21:38] <Seira> "Spare a few moments to listen to my request," Seira responds. "That is all I wish, Father Ceiar."
[21:38] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Speak," He nods to that, "We'd be happy to hear the request of the Crimson Guard."
01[21:43] <Seira> "There was a battle I was recently involved in," Seira says at the invitation to proceed. "A merchant ship was being attacked by beings of fire. Though outclassed, my companion still fought against their leader and instigator of the attack, and she never hesitated while placing herself at risk to rescue Donald. Yet, in the end, while his life was spared, she perished in the attack." (more)
06[21:44] * Seira clenches her fist. "To have her slip away, just as the battle was over... only a few more seconds would have been enough. It is a result I am deeply unsatisfied with. Deniz behaved honorably. I am here to see whether Helm would reward this woman's bravery and perseverance and deign to intervene."
[21:45] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I understand," Father Ceiar nods to that, "May I have this woman's name, and did she revere Helm?"
01[21:47] <Seira> "Deniz," Seira repeats, "of the Desert Fiefdoms. She was a mage, and one unable to speak. Despite such an impediment, she still pursued her course and protected her countrymen." She shakes her head, unable to answer the other question. "While I believe Helm would approve of her lifestyle, I don't know whether she worshipped him."
[21:48] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I understand. I will pray to the Watcher for his guidance on this matter. Rest assured that even if her time as a mortal is over, that her soul will be honored by Helm if she revered his principals so well in her life."
06[21:48] * Seira bows gratefully. "Thank you, Father."
01[21:50] <Seira> Her business concluded at the temple, Seira decides to try and have that talk with Elle she had been putting off.
[21:51] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Helm watch over you," Father Ceiar approves as Seira leaves. Seira finds Elle at her shop, chatting agreeably with Commander Oberuth. The latter is the one who happens to notice Seira first, as her entry is announced by a soft, etherial tinkling of bells. "Well," he says with a small laugh to Elle, "I'm sure Seira will be here for business or duty, so don't let me get in the way."
01[21:54] <Seira> "A little bit of both, and yet, in a way, also neither," Seira muses out loud, glancing around the shop. "That I need to talk to you is true."
[21:55] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Oh, Seira. Come in. It's a slow day." Elle smiles winsomely to her.
[21:55] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Colonel," Commander Oberuth nods ot her, "How's the situation going? In short's fine."
01[21:56] <Seira> "I'm succeeding, but I'm also suffering from unexpected setbacks," Seira responds. "And there seems to be trouble brewing in the Fiefdoms. I will report on it more fully later."
[22:00] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Alright. Take care, Seira," Oberuth departs at that. Once he's gone, Elle waits with a curious expression.
06[22:02] * Seira ensures that they are somewhere private before sighing. "You know what I was talking about? Those successes of mine?"
[22:03] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Gathering people for this Esthan affair," Elle goes to sit in the back room of her shop, "What went wrong?"
01[22:07] <Seira> "Deniz didn't make it, when we were attacked by an efreet of all things on our way. And I was getting my hopes up, starting to entertain such thoughts that we'll succeed without casualties." Seira looks straight at Elle. "I need you there with me.
01[22:07] <Seira> I don't have the confidence anymore that I could keep casualties down, if we go without you. I didn't know if I was going to ask you, before, so I was putting it off. But it really seems impossible. So I'm asking."
[22:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> "An Efreet? Mystra above," Elle rubs her temples, "How'd that happen, first of all?"
01[22:13] <Seira> "Waukeen redirected my teleport to rescue a merchant vessel beset by fire elementals, an efreet in charge of them. It tried to pass itself off as a red dragon to give us all a bad name!" Seira steams. "Ah, just recalling it makes me angry again!"
[22:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Oh, a teleport error." Elle nods, "I see, I see. Then Deniz died in the battle? Efreet are wish granters, most of them aren't that ovrewhelmingly strong. A lot of fire elementals as well, though..."
01[22:18] <Seira> "This was stronger than the usual ones," Seira says, ignoring any mentions of possible errors. "It had a second scorching ray at its disposal, for one. Since we're on the subject, does the name Amir of the Flaming Heart ring any bells?"
[22:19] <Kokokokokokokoko> "It must have been stronger than it's normal kin. And no, the name doesn't. I can research it, though." Sitting up a little straighter, "You're right. From what I remember, most efreet only have one scorching ray."
01[22:19] <Seira> "That was the most visible difference, though the way it didn't die to my initial attack also says something." Seira grits her teeth. "Almost had the bastard, too...."
[22:28] <Kokokokokokokoko> "He got away on top of it?" Elle's voice drips with disgust, "Arrogant murdering bastard."
01[22:30] <Seira> "I've seen enough to stalk the gutless thing magically once my other business is over with," Seira mutters darkly. "And that brings me back again to my original request. Elle, I can only ask you earnestly at this point. Would you support my plan and place yourself at risk, so that many could be saved?
01[22:30] <Seira> So that together, we could protect the brave men and women gathering to oppose fiendish grip on our world?"
[22:42] <Kokokokokokokoko> With a moment to bow her head, "Ah hell. I can't say no to you w hen you're that serious. You...you have it. You're so damned charming." With as mile as she says that, "If you need me that badly, what can I say but yes?"
01[22:44] <Seira> "I'm reassured," Seira says with an answering smile. "I really am. Thank you, Elle."
[22:47] <Kokokokokokokoko> "You're welcome." Answering that, and after a minute, "Are you...going to do anything about Deniz?" she asks delicately.
01[22:50] <Seira> "I tried petitioning Helm. I'll see Gilartal next; the way Deniz lived and the manner she died in should attract Waukeen's attention just as well as they might Helm's. There is also the matter of Mystra's temple, but I would hesitate to approach it while Alicia is away, and it would feel wrong to ask your help there. You didn't get a chance to know Deniz, after all." (more)
06[22:50] * Seira leans against the wall, staring up at the ceiling. "Gentle Repose gives me time, at least."
[23:06] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Seira, you're a wizard. Mystra's house welcomes you just as readily as Waukeen's would welcome a travelling merchant."
[23:08] <Kokokokokokokoko> "But yes, you have time." Thinking now, "What about reincarnation? Is that viable thist ime, like with Donald?"
01[23:09] <Seira> "Yes, but only as a second resort. The Fiefdoms... they don't really welcome the different, and she's not nobility, from what I can tell. Her life must be hard enough as it is."
01[23:10] <Seira> "Alright." Seira nods resolutely, pushing herself off the wall. "I'm confident enough to proceed. Elle, would you like to help me go fetch the sailors I left behind as well as Donald, tomorrow?"
[23:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Sailors you left behind? You mean teleport? Where'd you leave them?" Elle asks.
01[23:13] <Seira> "In rope trick. Their ship sunk, and we were too far off coast to try anything else. I have the elven ring of teleportation, which would get me back to them without error, so my plan has merit."
[23:14] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Right then." A nod to that, "That's fine."
01[23:15] <Seira> "I'll need to take care of a Sending to inform the port as well," Seira says, grimacing. "For all we know, it was not an isolated incident. They should investigate while holding back shipping." She glances at the older mage. "Any chance you have the right spell on hand? With Gilartal, I'll probably have to wait until dawn."
[23:28] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Alright." With a strangely amused smile, "You know, I'd probably be several thousand gold richer if I started charging you and Alicia for these."
01[23:29] <Seira> "Probably," Seira agrees. "But you get free advertising! Because we travel everywhere, right?"
[23:29] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Sure, why not?" Twisting upwards into more of a smile, "I'm sure Mystra'll reward me for it some day since you're spreading so much magic. I hope. Alright then, what's the sending?"
06[23:32] * Seira taps her lips. "How about, 'Bey Onur informs you that the Glory was besieged by djinn and sunk. Please take caution. Survivors are...' and then their names?" Seira supplies the relevant details, such as the names of the sailors and Bey Onur's acquaintance, who is in charge of the port.
[23:41] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Right," A short nod to that, "I've got it. Anything else?"
01[23:43] <Seira> "If you can spare another, a similar message delivered to Lady Malika of the Fiefdoms, except instead of survivors, it would end on, 'Port master has been warned'."
[23:47] <Kokokokokokokoko> Chuckling, "Fine, fine. You owe me." Elle goes off and casts both sendings, coming back. "Both were answered well enough. The portman asked if I was Tempus." Letting a smile grow on her face, "Lady Malika simply said she'd tell whom mattered."
03[23:48] * taiexhaustion is now known as taisickish
01[23:49] <Seira> "Anything you need, anything you want," Seira tells Elle, her smile growing warmer still. "Any time!"
[23:50] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Until tomorrow then?" Elle asks.
01[23:50] <Seira> "Until then," Seira agrees, and leaves to try her luck at the temple of Mystra.

[Corwin]

01[19:38] <Seira> [23:49] <Seira> "Anything you need, anything you want," Seira tells Elle, her smile growing warmer still. "Any time!"
01[19:38] <Seira> [23:50] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Until tomorrow then?" Elle asks.
01[19:38] <Seira> [23:50] <Seira> "Until then," Seira agrees, and leaves to try her luck at the temple of Mystra.
[19:44] <Kotono> The Temple of Mystra is blooming, blossoming. You enter into the altar room, where Shankar is weaving a rainbow over the altar. A small group of children watch, pointing and ooo-ing.  "See?" he says, "This is just a little of Mystra's power. But even this," As he speaks, the rainbow breaks into dozens of balls of light, hot, blinding ones. "Can be used in the wrong way." About are several other people, going about religious business, chatti
[19:44] <Kotono> "Can be used in the wrong way." About are several other people, going about religious business, chatting or going to the libraries or study areas, or to simply enjoy the temple.
06[19:45] * Seira hangs by the entrance, waiting for Shankar to end his presentation rather than interrupting.
[19:49] <Kotono> As the children gasp at that and blink, the images vanish. "Go along now," he says, "Go play, but think about this too." The children meander off, more or less walking in order out of the temple.
06[19:50] * Seira takes this as her cue to approach him. "A lesson?" she asks once she's near enough to talk normally.
[19:52] <Kotono> "Oh, Colonel," Shankar nods most politely, offering his hand out. "Yes. With magic being so resurgent, it's important to teach the youth about the powers of magic and the need for the proper viewpoint regarding it."
06[19:53] * Seira shakes it firmly. "True enough. Letting no harm come to you or others through misapplication of magical talents... that's pretty key for any starting mage to learn."
[19:54] <Kotono> The shake isr eturned firmly as well. "I don't think we've had the honor of you gracing us with a visit. As a prominent mage in the city; welcome."
01[19:55] <Seira> "Likewise, I don't believe I've seen you at our temple. It is a shame. Perhaps something should be done about this."
[19:59] <Kotono> With an even look, "So then," Shankar moves on from that, "What brings you to the abode of the Lady of Mysteries?"
01[20:01] <Seira> "I've come to petition on behalf of a fellow mage," she says, observing the grounds to ensure no one is close enough to poke their noses into this.
[20:03] <Kotono> No one's particularly close. "Oh then," Shankar smiles, "Go on then. We're always happy to reach out to magic users."
01[20:06] <Seira> "I regret that my first visit to the Temple of Mystra must occur under such circumstances," Seira starts with, "but my petition is that Mystra aids this mage, cut down before her time. We were in a battle together, and a cowardly strike from a fleeing efreet struck Deniz down. She was an amazing mage with a strong determination.
01[20:06] <Seira> Even though unable to speak, she placed all of herself into the study of magic, and found a workaround. She was never daunted by the extra effort it took to cast even the simplest spells, merely accepting it all stoically and working twice as hard as anyone."
[20:10] <Kotono> "Ah." Composing his face there to a solemn nod, "I'm sorry for your loss. It's fine - many people come here first in an hour of need. She sounds like she was a truly determined wizard. I will pray to Mystra that her will on this matter be understood and executed."
06[20:12] * Seira nods curtly. "That is all I ask." She looks uncertain, suddenly, adding, "If Mystra agrees to help, but needs me to do some task for her to show my gratitude, I am at her disposal."
[20:13] <Kotono> "If that is Mystra's will, it will be done," Shankar says. After a moment, "Seira. One of the matters I've studied is about Mystra's will. It's not her will to bring many back. Death, for most, is a finality that leads to judgment and the eternity that lies beyond. It may have been her time. But if it was not, Mystra will provide."
01[20:14] <Seira> "I know the reasoning behind this, even if I don't agree myself," Seira responds. "Thank you again for taking the time to hear my plea."
[20:15] <Kotono> "Thank you for coming to Mystra's home," Shankar responds. "May the Mother of all Magic guide all of your incantations."
06[20:16] * Seira nods, and leaves to discuss matters with Commander Oberuth.
[20:21] <Kotono> Commander Oberuth's at the southern gate of the city, watching soldiers repair a lightning-gash in the wall, while occasionally glancing at the incoming trade and traffic. "Yes," he says after a greeting, "Come on, we can walk and talk. I wanted to get a look at the other side of that blast, and a walk would do me some good. I've spent too much time in that damned garrison lately."
01[20:23] <Seira> "I can walk," Seira agrees, matching his pace. "I'm just about done gathering those I wished to secure to our banner. There have still been no replies from the elves or celestials, but I assume preparations are on course, given I've had communications with them and they never indicated setbacks. I believe I will return the day after tomorrow, fully prepared."
[20:29] <Kotono> "Right," As the two pass by a wagon caravan heading out of the city and around to the wall, "So no problems then?"
01[20:30] <Seira> "None directly relating to our goals," Seira affirms. "And there are no problems with you coming along, correct, Commander?"
[20:36] <Kotono> "No, I'm game. Back to Hell with all the devils." Commander Oberuth agrees, as he peers at the wall. He smiles, tapping them. "They took that bolt pretty well."
01[20:38] <Seira> "Yes, Sir! Our new wall won't lose to the sturdy walls of the past!"
[20:39] <Kotono> Chuckling to that, "Speaking of. I was going to go visit Shamal and check on a few things out there soon. There's those unicorns and I'd like to get a look at them, for example. Want to come along once this devil business is done?"
01[20:42] <Seira> "I would be delighted to," Seira agrees, a tad more somberly. "Also, I have some news that should be passed on to the higher ups. There seems to be trouble in Kelara, which is hardly new. But that the Fiefdoms are finally taking action in response is.
01[20:42] <Seira> Also, an 'Amir of the Flaming Heart', who may or may not be a particularly strong efreet, had direct interest in sinking the Glory, a Fiefdoms merchant vessel. One has to wonder whether it is a sign of unrest or infighting in the Fiefdoms."
[20:43] <Kotono> "Mmm. I've heard a little about the Kelara mess. What action are they taking in response to it? Are they invading or some such?"
[20:43] <Kotono> After that, and a short look, "Well, is an efreet part of the kingdom, or just a troublemaker raising it? Or an agent for someone making a power play?"
01[20:44] <Seira> "It's possible, though they don't particularly wish to resort to that. As for the efreet, my hunch is that he's working on behalf of a Fiefdoms noble, but I lack proof at the moment."
06[20:44] * Seira considers. "If there are official orders for me to act on either of those things, I could be reached by a Sending."
[20:46] <Kotono> "Offically, no. I'd have to clear that with Lord Salman, we're more oriented towards dealing with Malmuth and Valandia in Balmuria." A shake of his head to that, "If Kelara collapses, it might be best for the Fiefdoms to help assert some order in any case."
[20:47] <Kotono> "Eh, besides, getting involved in intrigues with a neighbor is best done carefully. If you find stronger evident, report it."
01[20:48] <Seira> "I will do what I can unofficially. Understood, Sir." Seira nods, before smiling. "The inn at Tash was simply not of this world. I believe the region is well-suited for a much deserved vacation."
[20:49] <Kotono> "Really," Raising an eyebrow, "I think I heard something about it. It's the stuff of legends.":
01[20:50] <Seira> "Very, very expensive. For just about anyone not a mage," Seira agrees. "Even a noble would shed a tear when looking at the bill!"
[20:51] <Kotono> "What makes it so good then?" With a curious look, "Do you sleep on sheets of silk, gold and angel feathers?"
01[20:53] <Seira> "Two out of three!"
[20:56] <Kotono> "Heh, heh," Turning away from the wall now, "You know, it's a shame you'r always rushing around to the ends of the world now."
01[20:58] <Seira> "How come?" Seira asks curiously. "And you know that you're always welcome to--" she swiftly replaces the 'tag along' she meant to say, instead going with, "--travel together with me when I go explore, Sir!"
[20:59] <Kotono> "The city needs me, now more than ever." With a momentary look of longing, "Thanks to a large part to the Crimson Guard, Balmuria's thriving. That means the military and garrison is growing, there's more to do, more to oversee. There's more to learn, spending late nites trying to figure out the difference between devils and demons, or how to respect a dozen different faiths in city, or dealing with sea elves that roam the bay."
[20:59] <Kotono> or dealing with sea elves that roam the bay."
01[21:00] <Seira> "That sounds pretty horrible. I think I'll refuse a job like your if it were ever offered to me, Commander."
[21:02] <Kotono> "That may be the smartest thing you've ever said. If Lord Salman ever offers you this job or one like it, run." Oberuth grins to this, "But somehow I keep up with it. Maybe one of those pesky Gods has it in for me."
06[21:03] * Seira snorts. "I'd sooner become queen, yes. Although a part of me, however small, wonders what that would be like." She glances sideways at Commander Oberuth. "What do you think, Sir?"
[21:06] <Kotono> "I think you'd be happer not to bother. Who wants all the endless work?" Looking Seira over, "But if you must, go take over Malmuth."
01[21:07] <Seira> "Yes, their infrastructure is passable," Seira mutters to herself, nodding.
[21:12] <Kotono> "Good." With a momentary laugh, "Ah well, let's go. When are you leaving again?"
01[21:12] <Seira> "At dawn, again. I still have stranded sailors to rescue. It can't possibly be pleasant for them."
[21:19] <Kotono> OOC - You wanted to talk to Gil?
01[21:19] <Seira> OOC: Yeah
[21:22] <Kotono> Gilartal is found after some trouble - Seira gets ab it of a run around - Temple of Waukeen, finding out he's at the docks, going there, finding out you missed him and that he's going to check on some caravans, missing him there, that sort of thing. Really rotten luck on the whole, but at last Seira ends back up at the temple, in his chambers with him.
01[21:25] <Seira> It's actually good for Seira to run around the place a bit, since otherwise she would have only the choice of sitting in her inn with her guilt weighing down on her. Being busy is far superior to that.
01[21:25] <Seira> "It seems that I come on business far too much, lately," Seira comments. "That makes me a bit sad. I like the temple and everyone here, but a casual visit never seems to be in the cards."
[21:25] <Kotono> "Waukeen rewards those who work hard for profit," With a passing smile, "What is it, Seira?"
01[21:28] <Seira> "This... is actually about that, in a way," she responds, unable to smile in response. "A fellow mage died in the defense of a merchant ship and its crew. That alone might be enough for Waukeen to show her grace, but the woman's beneficiary would be very grateful if anything could be done. In his own words, money would not be an problem.
01[21:29] <Seira> He would surely make a sizeable donation if Waukeen were to consider Deniz's case."
[21:38] <Kotono> "I see, I see. This beneficiary, how rich is he?" Gilartal sks.
01[21:40] <Seira> "A dignitary, the most decorated general of the Desert Fiefdoms, Bey Onur," Seira tells Gilartal. "Their chief of staff, in a sense. He commands many resources personally, and has access to more still. If Deniz could be returned to him, it would be an act he would not soon forget, even after making a donation in gratitude."
[21:55] <Kotono> A low whistle, "Why yes, that would be a superb chance. I'll have to see if Waukeen bites on it. That's quite a lot of potential profit!"
01[21:57] <Seira> "Quite. And, again, the manner of Deniz's death might well have been enough to begin with."
[21:58] <Kotono> With sparkling eyes, "I'll see what I can do. Waukeen willing, of course.:"
01[21:58] <Seira> "Of course." Seira bows respectfully.
[21:59] <Kotono> The rest of the day passes without incident. Seira casts an extended gentle repose on Deniz and rests. The next morning, Elle and herself are prepared. With a greater teleport ready, "Fly spell on? Since it's the ocean, I assume it's needed."
01[22:01] <Seira> "Sounds reasonable," Seira agrees. "I can fly just fine, and I could carry you, but it's optimal that way."
06[22:02] * Seira waits on Elle's okay, before activating the ring to where she left the sailors in rope trick the previous day.
[22:02] <Kotono> Quickly casting fly, Elle and Seira then vanish! They appear over the blue sea, the morning sun brillant against the water. The rope trick remains where it was left.
06[22:03] * Seira points it out for Elle's benefit, before flying over. "Ready to go to Balmuria?" she asks those inside.
[22:05] <Kotono> Donald looks up, yawning. "Finally! Yeah, let's go!"
[22:05] <Kotono> Bey Onur is far more solemn, as is the last survivor.
01[22:06] <Seira> "I've passed on our request," Seira tells Bey Onur quietly, "as well as asked Elle to handle the messages to your homeland. Both the Pasha and your acquaintance will be taking the appropriate steps."
[22:10] <Kotono> "Right, we're gonna get you all home," Elle smiles agreeably, "All ofyou ready?"
[22:10] <Kotono> Bey Onur nods ever so minimally, "Thank you."
01[22:10] <Seira> "Please enjoy my hospitality. I will be there in a day's time."
06[22:12] * Seira will wait for Elle to take the others to Balmuria, before trying to activate her other ring, the direction being her father's wasteland fortress.
[22:13] <Kotono> roll 1d100
06[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d100 and gets 36." [1d100=36]
[22:13] <Kotono> OOC - Do your roll, Seira? That was for Elle.
01[22:13] <Seira> roll 1d100
06[22:13] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d100 and gets 13." [1d100=13]
[22:14] <Kotono> OOC: Where in it?
01[22:15] <Seira> OOC: The place I studied within work. I think it was the lobby?
[22:15] <Kotono> OOC: Sure.
[22:19] <Kotono> Woosh! The wasteland may rage above in endless storms of blood freezing cold, but here is warm and safe. Seira appears within the fortress, several doors to various chambers. Irenes' mad exprements, his library, his living quarters and more are ahead. Behind leads back up to the halls of the gardens, verdancy preserved in one part of the wastelands. You notice that this room is now filled with books, some half opened, some  stacked atop one
[22:19] <Kotono> You notice that this room is now filled with books, some half opened, some  stacked atop one another. A few stray mugs have been left about as well. No sign of Dad immediately, or his helpers.
01[22:21] <Seira> "Hey, Old Man!" she calls out loudly. No harm in trying. "I came to visit!"
[22:22] <Kotono> No answer. Your voice echos a bit, crashing through the chambers, but there isn't a reply.
01[22:24] <Seira> With a casting of Detect Magic, Seira heads for the library, intending to search there first. Although she finds herself stopping at the exit to the room, and takes out a piece of paper, writing 'Visiting, Seira' on it and leaving it weighed-down on the ground with a small rock. Only then does she proceed.
[22:26] <Kotono> As Seira goes to get some paper from the table, something catches her eye. There's a note there: 'Seira, if you visit, check the various gardens. We prefer to work there. Dad.'
01[22:27] <Seira> 'WE?!'
06[22:27] * Seira shakes her head, and decides to head to the gardens, after adding, 'Sure thing!' at the bottom of the note with a smiling face.
[22:32] <Kotono> The gardens are gorgeous. Here life blooms without reservation, a dozen exotic and unknown plants every time Seira looks about. Walking about, Seira finds her father near where the strange shard of positive energy rests, hidden away. He reads a massive tome, two other elves doing the same. They're in soft conversation, little snippets of it as they study.
01[22:34] <Seira> "Hey!" she calls over, so as to not startle them as she approaches. A part of her is strangely disappointed that her dad was talking about boring helpers and not about some girl he picked up during the time he had been working.
[22:35] <Kotono> Saul stands up - he doesn't look quite so emanipated or drawn now. As the other two male elves look on, "Seira." He says, a smile coming to his face. "You look...positively draconic."
01[22:35] <Seira> "I try," she says, faking bashfulness. "How's work?"
[22:38] <Kotono> "Good. Sit down," Saul does just that, "Spending time around that shard does wonders for you. It's a lot of work - Irenes has far too many books, some I've never even heard of."
03[22:38] * taigrav is now known as taisick
01[22:39] <Seira> "Well, you're here to read them while he's entertaining balors," Seira says with a wide smile, sitting down as requested. "All in all, an excellent outcome!"
[22:41] <Kotono> "Seconded!" Saul agrees quickly. "Speaking of, he gathered a fair few books on planar matters. Most are drivel about the Abyss, but there's some works on other places as well."
01[22:42] <Seira> "Anything of particular interest?" she queries
[22:44] <Kotono> "I've gotten a long refresher course to all sorts of Abyssal matters. There's far too many demons, demon lords, demonic entities beyond understanding, and worse. If you want to know what demon embodies a particular aspect of mortal misery, I can give you a sharp dissertation on that." (More)
03[22:50] * El-Deadeon is now known as Sierra_Mikain
[22:52] <Kotono> "As for other things? As far as I can determine, time and several disenchantments are the only thing that's going to fully undo what Irenes did to me. There's a fair few snippets about the gnomes and the wastes sa well. Any specifics?"
01[22:54] <Seira> "Well, I think I might be able to speed up that process," Seira states, pursing her lips. "If all goes according to plan, celestials would be swarming Balmuria within a few days. One of them might hold the key to your recovery, or be able to speed it along at the very least."
[22:55] <Kotono> "Really now? I've gotten those sendings; what ARE you up to? Raising the heavens instead of raising hell, eh?" Saul asks.
01[22:56] <Seira> "I've never actually consciously done that, I'll have you know," Seira says with a frown. "Raisin-- oh I see, you meant in the Rampaging-Through-Prime sense!" She smirks. "Guilty as charged, then! But yes. It's like I said. Esthan, servant of Martinet, has crossed me and I'm not going to let it slide. Let's go and kick his ass together, Dad."
[22:58] <Kotono> "A family bonding exercise," Rubbing his forehead, "First of all, you're going to tell me everything you know about this Esthan and this Martinet. Details, lots of them."
06[22:59] * Seira nods, and all traces of mirth are gone from her face. "That's why I came in person. Jokes aside, this is a serious crisis. I think I finally have enough to handle it without a bloodbath, but both your input and participation would be invaluable."
[22:59] <Kotono> "My reputation grows," Smiling thinly at Seira's words, "So get talking. What can this devil do?"
06[23:01] * Seira settles more comfortably, and begins reciting all of the information she has on Esthan. The rumors and snippets she heard about him and his relations with Demedais and Alicia, and finally, how she came to make the offer to Latha to hunt him down and the resultant mess. Other details, those discovered about Esthan afterwards, follow, as does an account of her preparations, including her plans.
[23:03] <Kotono> "Mmm. A Pit Fiend with casting potential?" Saul's eyes narrow. "An intelligent operator as well. You're right, you should be worried. The problem is that the plan's fatally flawed. Even if you win with giving him the time and advantages of preparation - which I wouldn't count on to begin with - it's likely to be a bloodbath. Is there any other way?"
01[23:06] <Seira> "First, a fact. There is no way for us to track him down on our own. And certainly not in the numbers I would like to have to face him. Esthan might have summoned a cornugon to face Latha and I, but I can feel he wasn't truly serious. Even disregarding his potential participation in any battle, he could have summoned more foes. No, it was merely his way to brush me aside." (more)
06[23:06] * Seira sighs. "Quite simply, if we don't catch him here, I don't think we'll have another choice. Not on our terms. Then, does it really matter if we're walking into his trap, or if he teleports into our bedrooms at night?" (more)
01[23:08] <Seira> "There is another issue. No matter how much he tries, there is only so much preparation he can have. Antimagic should be able to handle any summons, and our forces could deal with even a score of high-ranking devils. It would be a defeat not easily forgotten... or forgiven. After the debacle with the Desert Fiefdoms Gate, a Duke in charge of the invasion was roughly demoted. If we force the same...."
[23:09] <Kotono> "Seira?" Saul asks, quite serious.
06[23:09] * Seira snorts. "And, finally, we could always manage to force concessions out of him. If he swears a contract to leave Prime alone from his machinations, we would have won."
06[23:09] * Seira glances at her father. "Yes?"

[Corwin]

01[20:12] <Seira> [23:09] <Kotono> "Seira?" Saul asks, quite serious.
01[20:12] <Seira> [23:09] * Seira snorts. "And, finally, we could always manage to force concessions out of him. If he swears a contract to leave Prime alone from his machinations, we would have won."
01[20:12] <Seira> [23:09] * Seira glances at her father. "Yes?"
01[20:13] <Seira> <--->
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:01] * Seira settles more comfortably, and begins reciting all of the information she has on Esthan. The rumors and snippets she heard about him and his relations with Demedais and Alicia, and finally, how she came to make the offer to Latha to hunt him down and the resultant mess. Other details, those discovered about Esthan afterwards, follow, as does an account of her preparations, including her plans.
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:03] <Kotono> "Mmm. A Pit Fiend with casting potential?" Saul's eyes narrow. "An intelligent operator as well. You're right, you should be worried. The problem is that the plan's fatally flawed. Even if you win with giving him the time and advantages of preparation - which I wouldn't count on to begin with - it's likely to be a bloodbath. Is there any other way?"
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:06] <Seira> "First, a fact. There is no way for us to track him down on our own. And certainly not in the numbers I would like to have to face him. Esthan might have summoned a cornugon to face Latha and I, but I can feel he wasn't truly serious. Even disregarding his potential participation in any battle, he could have summoned more foes. No, it was merely his way to brush me aside." (more)
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:06] * Seira sighs. "Quite simply, if we don't catch him here, I don't think we'll have another choice. Not on our terms. Then, does it really matter if we're walking into his trap, or if he teleports into our bedrooms at night?" (more)
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:08] <Seira> "There is another issue. No matter how much he tries, there is only so much preparation he can have. Antimagic should be able to handle any summons, and our forces could deal with even a score of high-ranking devils. It would be a defeat not easily forgotten... or forgiven. After the debacle with the Desert Fiefdoms Gate, a Duke in charge of the invasion was roughly demoted. If we force the same...."
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:09] <Kotono> "Seira?" Saul asks, quite serious.
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:09] * Seira snorts. "And, finally, we could always manage to force concessions out of him. If he swears a contract to leave Prime alone from his machinations, we would have won."
01[20:13] <Seira> [23:09] * Seira glances at her father. "Yes?"
[20:20] <Kotono> "If he wants to be friends so damned badly, shouldn't you have more chances to get him on better terms? Certainly, you're having a chance to focus on him, but you're giving him leagues of time to prepare." AFter a moment, "If he's willing to do all this, surely you can manage to get him in a position where he won't have a week to prepare. You said he even offered to let you travel with him or some such?"
01[20:24] <Seira> "Are you... certain that it is wise?" Seira asks carefully. "Even I might have no defense against whatever supernatural means of coercion or other forms of mind-control he might possess."
01[20:24] <Seira> She feels uncomfortable enough to skirt the subject of Irenes without outright bringing it up. "And while it is certainly probable that we will see Esthan again... what would happen is that he might drop at my inn, in the middle of Balmuria, surrounded by civillians and bystanders. And at most, I would have Demedais and Alicia by my side, and likely not even that.
01[20:24] <Seira> Really, if you were Esthan, would you show up before a force capable and willing to destroy you in the foolish hopes that you would convert me and a pair of paladins by talking to us?"
[20:26] <Kotono> "No. Which is why your plan isn't going to work. When you show up with your legions, do you think Esthan will be waiting there, ready to be slaughtered? Even if you manage to counter all of his traps, he'll simply teleport away and your chance will be lost. Why would he stay there and fight a legion against him?"
01[20:27] <Seira> "Who said they would all be there?" Seira counters. "We have the means of teleportation, and ways to scry, such as by designating myself as a target. And all it would take is a nick from Alicia's sword, and teleportation would no longer be an option for him."
[20:29] <Kotono> "That's incredibly optimistic. You're saying what might be an outsider archmage won't take precations against scrying, or won't be protected to the gills with enough magic to stop twenty of Alicia's attacks?"
01[20:30] <Seira> "Yes, of course. You are right. We should give up."
[20:31] <Kotono> "Oh stop that." With a roll of his eyes, "You're not a child, don't pout like one." AS the two helpers eye the discussion and quite pointedly dive into their readings, "When one plan is found lacking, make a better one." LEaning forward to tap Seira's head, "You're my daughter and I know you have bounds of intellect in there."
06[20:34] * Seira pouts for real at that. "Quite frankly, I don't believe the basic plan is at fault. True, Esthan might have means in place against scrying, though it feels like magic with costly upkeep, given he doesn't know when exactly we'll appear. If so, we could agree on a pre-arranged signal, such as delayed teleport by the others.
01[20:34] <Seira> If he should have means of preventing teleportation, but only those that kick in after our initial teleport, we'll ready scrolls of teleport to have our forces appear at a secondary location a distance away. He cannot possibly block dimensional travel for miles in radius." (more)
06[20:37] * Seira takes a deep breath before continuing, "He could have cheating spells from the line of blur or displacement, true. But they have their own workarounds. We do have access to the magic of true sight. In the end, while it is certainly possible to negate the damage from the sword itself, Esthan would find himself having trouble blocking the special features of the dimensional anchor."
01[20:37] <Seira> She frowns. "And finally, if he is threatened by just us three, and perhaps two others, worried enough to teleport away before we even give up the game... what makes you think he would appear before that same group of us some time in the future, when he most certainly would not be surrounded by his prepared traps?"
[20:44] <Kotono> "He wants the three of you, badly enough to give away magical weapons and offer more. If he merely wanted to kill you, why not do it while you're struggling against a cornugon? Why show up when he can threaten dozens of others as insurance? He wants you and he wants you listening to him." (More)
[20:46] <Kotono> "He's not willing to take risks - you said he cast Time Stop," A moment to pale slightly there, "When you hit him in the back? He's not afraid to exercise power when he needs to or when he's threatened. That's why I think you won't get a good shot at him. He has to know that he's making himself a giant target with this meeting. No archmage worth their salt will sit there without at least half a dozen protections, counters and escape routes.
[20:47] <Kotono> at least half a dozen protections, counters and escape routes. Seira, I don't believe you'll get him with your plan without both luck and possibly a lot of lives spent." (More)
[20:50] <Kotono> "So if not that, then what? You still have what he wants - yourselves. Go to the meeting and see what he wants. I don't believe that he'll try to kill you there, his actions don't really agree with it and he would've had a superb chance to get you alone and vulnerable at Elandra's Rest. Find out what he wants and find out how you can turn that against him."
01[21:07] <Seira> "That is... pretty much what the plan is. We come, we listen. Then our allies teleport in when negotiations inevitably break down, and they will, because Esthan wants to corrupt the elven commoners for some weird reason and none of us really want that. I would call it a deal breaker."
[21:23] <Kotono> Saul rubs his face with his hand, very slowly. "And the problem is that doing that isn't going to work. You're giving him far too many advantages. You're going to do your plan and likely run into the various counter measures I'ms ure he's taken the time to put in place."
01[21:25] <Seira> "Shouldn't you be helping me devise counters to those counter-measures?" Seira asks, genuinely curious. "Because really. Negotiations will break down. I guarantee it. Even if I had been ready to accept Esthan's terms, Alicia certainly isn't. Can you blame her? Martinet is ruining the lives of your fellow countrymen! It's not something we can just wall off in a corner of our minds and ignore!"
[21:28] <Kotono> "You're right, we can't. That's why we need a better time and a better plan to strike. Who's going to stop him if the Crimson Guard gets itself killed?"
06[21:29] * Seira feels an irrational urge to hit something. "Like what, come along and check out Ajan's lair, I assure you it's perfectly safe?"
06[21:30] * Seira sighs. "Look, Dad. Waiting equals ruined lives. This is not something our side can accept. We thus have to work within our limitations, which means the time remains, and so does the place. But the plan we adopt is mutable."
[21:31] <Kotono> "One where he doesn't have the time and leisure to have full preparation?" Taking a moment, Saul sighs. "I've said my peace here. If you're deadset on this, do it and pray to Waukeen that I'm wrong."
01[21:35] <Seira> Why can't he see this? "Dad, why can't you see it? The time and leisure to prepare is given to us both. He has the advantage of preparing the ground, but we have the advantage of a fluid approach. We can decide when and how to do this, while he is actually limited to placing magically-taxing traps and counterspells all over fairly large grounds. (more)
01[21:36] <Seira> Take away Esthan's so-called time and leisure and preparations, and what do you have? The Crimson Guard caught on the defensive, sans allies or even the right set of spells!" Seira rubs her forehead in agitation. "Esthan has to let us through, since he believes negotiations are possible. Therefore, the Crimson Guard guard would be facing him.
01[21:36] <Seira> I wanted you to help us use our own time and resources to negate his traps, but I you're simply unwilling to even try!"
[21:51] <Kotono> "No, I think it's a terribly risky plan for not enough gain. Only a fool wagers when they don't have a good bet." But despite that, "So, are you going to try it even if I'm not helping you?"
01[21:52] <Seira> "If you won't participate, I will likely be upset. And I think we wouldn't be able to teleport over as many as we otherwise would. Or have to use phantom steeds from an encampment several hundred feet away to compensate, I'm not too sure about the logistics. It's really the being upset part that gets to me. I don't like going into battle like that."
[22:00] <Kotono> AFter a long pause, "I'll talk to youa bout it in a little while." Taking a long breath, "Let's talk about some of what I've dug up in these books instead for now."
01[22:06] <Seira> "Works for me!" Seira responds cheerfully, her demeanor changing entirely. It is as if she doesn't truly believe she would die fighting Esthan!
[22:08] <Kotono> "Do you remember those will of the wisp like creatures Irenes had, as well as that they drifted through the wastes?" Saul asks.
01[22:09] <Seira> "Their very existence is disturbing. I wouldn't easily forget them," she affirms.
[22:10] <Kotono> "You have another thing to blame Irenes for." With a look of distaste, "They're based on shards of the spell gems. They're essentially misfocused energy that remains in the shard of a failed gem."
01[22:11] <Seira> "I expected as much, with them based on souls."
[22:15] <Kotono> "Yes. There's a few other life forms out in the waste - shocker lizards come to mind, Irenes noted them residing underground and away from the terrible cold. Apparently these ones are a variantion, they have superior cold endurance compared to a normal specimin. Fascinating, if not terribly useful."
01[22:17] <Seira> "I suppose you could make a coat from them," Seira notes, shrugging.
[22:19] <Kotono> Almost smiling there, "Hardly. I find it academically interesting that something's managed to adapt to this wasteland. But beyond that?" After a moment, "Irenes some information I'm fairly sure he never puzzled out. Comprehend languages doesn't work on it, but I'm fairly sure it's writing."
06[22:21] * Seira frowns. "Well, I picked up quite a few languages over my travels, but-- did you try developing a more powerful variant of the spell?"
[22:22] <Kotono> "I haven't had the time or drive, there's enough other material to read." SAul gets up, "I'll show it to you and see if you can make heads or tails out of it."
06[22:23] * Seira stands up herself, brushing her cloak off. "Sounds like a plan, yes. Is there anything else that's fun and exciting which you've come across?"
[22:26] <Kotono> As they begin to walk back, "Lots of information fragments, here and there. Irenes gathered many works, some of which only have a few unique bits in them, or are so estoric that they're worthless except in highly focused fields. He was toying around with making Golems - capital G, like the God-King uses to protect his Resorts, according to the ntoes. He didn't get very far, but he'd found a few tidbits. They're not really golems, he believe
[22:26] <Kotono> He didn't get very far, but he'd found a few tidbits. They're not really golems, he believes they were more advanced and complex than a simple iron golem."
01[22:27] <Seira> "Can we make them some day in the future? Even a pale imitation would do!"
[22:28] <Kotono> "Irenes was on the right track. They're quite complex to make, but it's possible. Still, I'm missing large chunks of what's needed. It will take time and research, but I think it's possible. He did dig up a few vital parts."
01[22:30] <Seira> "I can have a defunct golem delivered. I think. In parts." Seira looks shifty for a moment. "Would that help?"
[22:30] <Kotono> "Heh, heh." With his own smile, "Certainly."
01[22:31] <Seira> "Great!"
[22:34] <Kotono> Around you life blooms, lights coming from the ceiling far above. As you walk in the serenely silent halls, "Seira. Are you afraid of dying?" His tone is normal enough, his expression as well. Thoughtful, like a wizard pondering some eldritch mystery.
01[22:35] <Seira> "If it's a serious question, I suppose I'm really just worried about the people left behind. Dying can't possibly hurt more than nearly-dying did many, many times."
[22:37] <Kotono> Saul nods to that, pace reasonably brisk, far better than it was a few months ago. "Even a bastard of a tyrant leaves behind a weeping mother and wife. But yes, it's a serious question. I see you risking your life over and over without a hesitation."
01[22:42] <Seira> "It's the right thing to do." Seira glances at him. "Would you laugh if I said something corny like that?"
[22:44] <Kotono> "No." Saul does smile at that, "It's...the right thing to do." He doesn't seem to dwell on it, instead keeping his pace up back towards Irenes' old library.
06[22:44] * Seira shrugs and walks by his side, hands crossed behind her head.
[22:46] <Kotono> You are taken back to the libarary. One book has been put aside, the only one on it's part of the shelf. It's a plain looking leather bound tome, albiet absolutely ancient looking. It's quite heavy, but it looks like it's going to crumble apart into dust at any second. Saul hands it to Seira. "Don't worry. It's proven to be quite sturdy."
06[22:47] * Seira is used to ancient books! She accepts it with a nod, and glanced at its contents.
[22:48] <Kotono> The writing is loops, lines and circles like Seira have never seen before. They all flow together, like a strange blur. Looking at it is almost hypnotic. OOC - Are you going to be just glancing or a more in depth attempt to study it?
01[22:48] <Seira> OOC: I should know enough magical theory to tell me whether it's arcane in nature, or just really obscure but actually natural
[22:49] <Kotono> OOC: How many ranks of K:A, spellcraft and deciper script do you have?
01[22:50] <Seira> OOC: K/A: 10/+20, Spellcraft: 10/+22, Decipher Script: 7/+17
[22:50] <Kotono> OOC: Make a decipher script check?
05[22:50] -batcave.dejatoons.net:@#evildunes- Seira invited Hatbot into the channel.
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03[22:50] * Retrieving #evildunes modes...
01[22:50] <Seira> roll 1d20+17
06[22:50] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+17 and gets 22." [1d20=5]
[22:51] <Kotono> OOC: MAke a spellcraft check?
01[22:51] <Seira> roll 1d20+22
06[22:51] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+22 and gets 26." [1d20=4]
[22:51] <Kotono> OOC: Arcana now?
01[22:51] <Seira> roll 1d20+20
06[22:51] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 and gets 34." [1d20=14]
[22:53] <Kotono> Seira sits down and spends some time studying the script! It's fascinating in it's strange way, time melting by her as she finds herself lost in study. She's certain it's a language - the flow and pattern are right most of the time.  She's also thinking there's magical or quasi magical protections on it,w oven in. While she can't make heads or tails of it, she can suspect that anything like this would have ties to chaotic magic somehow.
[22:53] <Kotono> she can suspect that anything like this would have ties to chaotic magic somehow.
01[22:55] <Seira> "Want to try whacking the book with our shard of chaos?" she suggests to her father, only half joking.
[22:57] <Kotono> A shrug there, "I'm not really sure what it is or what it's hiding, or even if it's related to anything we have. For all I know, Irenes stumbled on it and it's unrelated. If you think you can get anything out of it, try.
[22:57] <Kotono> "
01[22:58] <Seira> "I have a few ideas, but they'll need time and thus have to wait."

[Corwin]

[20:18] <Kotono> > Seira sits down and spends some time studying the script! It's fascinating in it's strange way, time melting by her as she finds herself lost in study. She's certain it's a language - the flow and pattern are right most of the time.  She's also thinking there's magical or quasi magical protections on it,w oven in. While she can't make heads or tails of it, she can suspect that anything like this would have ties to chaotic magic somehow.
[20:18] <Kotono> > she can suspect that anything like this would have ties to chaotic magic somehow.
[20:18] <Kotono> <Seira> "Want to try whacking the book with our shard of chaos?" she suggests to her father, only half joking.
[20:18] <Kotono> > A shrug there, "I'm not really sure what it is or what it's hiding, or even if it's related to anything we have. For all I know, Irenes stumbled on it and it's unrelated. If you think you can get anything out of it, try.
[20:18] <Kotono> > "
[20:18] <Kotono> <Seira> "I have a few ideas, but they'll need time and thus have to wait."
[20:21] <Kotono> "On less pleasant matters, we're familiar with the balor known as Gurlan?" Saul goes on.
01[20:21] <Seira> "In passing."
[20:23] <Kotono> "Right," Cracking a smile there, "I've found some relevant information about his abode. Since I know you'd like to go there and settle that score one day, no matter how dangerous it is."
06[20:24] * Seira answers that smile with one of her own. "I'll tell Irenes you said hi when I'm there. Anything in particular you'd want to tell him, or should I just get creative?"
[20:25] <Kotono> "If you have the leisure, just let him rot." With his own amused look, "I'm sure he's more than being punished for his crimes. I don't want to give him the satistifaction of thinking that he made a real impact on me."
06[20:27] * Seira makes a mental note. Lying is okay when it makes a villain feel bad, approved by dad. "I'll be sure to do that, then."
[20:28] <Kotono> "Right then, to the point of this. As I recall, you saw the green fortress that Gurlan resides in?"
01[20:28] <Seira> "It left an impression," she affirms.
[20:42] <Kotono> "Gurlan's a nasty warlord over there. Has a lot of influence and power, enough kick to keep most lesser demons doing more or less what he wants them to. He likes to act civilized, but that's just a thin veneer for when his rage erupts. Anyway, his Green Castle has several defenses. One of them is that the area around has a repulsion effect against good and good outsiders. It takes extra effort to be able to enter it by normal means."
[20:42] <Kotono> It takes extra effort to be able to enter it by normal means."
01[20:44] <Seira> "Extra effort? What do you mean?"
[20:46] <Kotono> "If you can't overcome the repulsion, you'll never be able to enter the Green Castle. You'll need to be protected against it or be strong enough to overcome the effect."
01[20:49] <Seira> "It follows," Seira agrees. "If I'm not strong enough to enter his domain, it's futile to proceed further."
[20:52] <Kotono> "Indeed. Of course, if you go to the Abyss and don't have the might to reach your target to begin with, you're an enormous fool."
01[20:53] <Seira> "
01[20:53] <Seira> "Pretty much." Seira finds herself in agreement once more.
[20:56] <Kotono> "So then," With a slightly disapproving look, "I'm sure you've considered going after Gurlan one of these days, yes?"
01[20:57] <Seira> "Which answer is the one you'd like hearing?" Seira asks innocently.
[20:58] <Kotono> "The true one," Looking right back at Seira, "Don't lie, your tongue'll fall off if you tell a bad one."
01[20:58] <Seira> "No it won't!" she responds instantly. "That is, umm... I guess one day? I'll definitely kick his ass, but he's just not a priority, you know?"
[21:03] <Kotono> "Good luck with that. What's your shorter term goals, Esthand aside?" Saul asks, going over to sit in one of the chairs dotted about the library, putting aside a few books stacked on it.
01[21:05] <Seira> "Mmm." Seira thinks about them. "Helping out my contacts in the Fiefdoms, building another temple to Waukeen, maybe checking back with the school. I kind of want to visit another plane again, but I'm not sure if it'd be astral, Mechanus or the plane of fire. And I really want to return to Tash!"
[21:06] <Kotono> "The Free Sultunate?" With a long look at Seira, guarded, "Really now? Why's that?"
06[21:07] * Seira giggles. "No reason!"
[21:08] <Kotono> "Really?" Saul looks on with a stony, disapproving look. "Is that so, Seira?"
01[21:10] <Seira> "You could come, too?" she offers, looking confused. "We'll get you a suite of your own."
[21:15] <Kotono> "Hmph." Looking at Seira long, "We'll see."
01[21:16] <Seira> "I knew it!" Seira exclaims. "Studying is good and all, but you've been cooped up in a fortress surrounded by wasteland for far too long! Why, I'm certain you deserve an all-expenses-paid vacation by now!"
[21:19] <Kotono> With a long, long sight there, "And you're going to try and drag me to that inn, aren't you?"
01[21:20] <Seira> "A terrible burden you shall have to bear."
[21:33] <Kotono> "Go worry about Esthan first," Saul says. "Vacations can come after that."
01[21:34] <Seira> "Well, yeah! You're the one who asked about this stuff. I'm pretty focused!"
[21:36] <Kotono> Sitting back now and closing his eyes briefly, "It's...three days left, as you said?"
01[21:39] <Seira> "Pretty much. I'll need one of them for preparations, but I'm actually ahead."
[21:43] <Kotono> There's a quiet here, a quiet as Saul doesn't seem to advance the conversation. Then, "How's Pallanth now that the war is over?"
01[21:46] <Seira> "Improving, overall, but it's not without growth pains. There was a dragon attack from the east, and then there's Martinet's interest in them. Latha and I might have caught two incidents and tried our best to diffuse them, but the damage done was perhaps already irreversible and who knows what we never learned of?"
06[21:46] * Seira frowns. "And then, there's Torm. I did tell you about Torm, right? That god of failure?"
[21:47] <Kotono> "Go on," Saul's eyes narrow there.
01[21:48] <Seira> "Umm. Which part? The dragon, what's her name, was pretty much a bitch but I don't think she'd be a problem anymore."
[21:49] <Kotono> "The last part. Torm."
01[21:50] <Seira> "Oh! Right. Well, I was sure that you knew, but let me start from the very beginning...."
01[21:50] <Seira> As with the Esthan matter, this is something Seira feels no need to hide from her father, recounting what she knows and suspects to the tiniest detail.
[21:56] <Kotono> "You continue to live in interesting times," Saul says once Seira finishes, "You also acculmulate enemies like women accumulate clothes."
01[22:02] <Seira> "Well, as far as the inevitable is concerned, I'll still try to settle it peacefully, even if that requires a lot of fire while I explain things visiting Mechanus." Seira shrugs. "Torm, though... yeah, just yeah. Think I should just tackle it head-on after I deal with Esthan one way or the other, or leave it to the King?"
[22:03] <Kotono> "Seira, you're picking a fight with a God. Step as lightly as you can get away with. Even devils pale in comparison to divinity. Do what you must, but do it as lightly as you can."
01[22:05] <Seira> "I know," she says solemnly, before shrugging. "Torm has to know it too, right? Just what my intentions are and everything? I'm thinking, even if I stay quiet about what I've learned, it's not like he'll let me go unless I convert, and that's a big no."
[22:05] <Kotono> "So damned if you don't, so you may as well do?" Saul lets himself smile there.
01[22:06] <Seira> "And it's the right thing to do," she adds with a grin.
01[22:06] <Seira> "That pesky line again, yep."
[22:13] <Kotono> "You're big on that," Saul retorts.
06[22:15] * Seira laughs, tilting her head. "That's not bad, right?"

[Corwin]

[19:29] <Kotono> -----------------(Pond Ko)--
[19:32] <Kotono> Teleporting back to Pallanth, you find Celebrimbor Drake waiting for you. The two meet outside, the weather pleasant enough as they sit. "How goes your efforts," he asks.
01[19:33] <Seira> "Prep is done on my side," Seira responds. "I don't know how it'll all go, but I'm cautiously optimistic! How about your end?"
[19:40] <Kotono> "We're mustering what we can." Celebrimbor sits back, "It's goign well, and Juai Desjardin has been busy in the libraries."
06[19:45] * Seira wonders just what the strongest kingdom in their world can muster in its time of need, but decides against asking. "I think I'll go help him," she announces. "Sounds like I have some free time." She pauses. "Regarding transportation... what does Pallanth have available, aside from this ring?" Seira dutifully shows the borrowed ring to Celebrimbor.
[19:50] <Kotono> "We have a lesser ring, though it's usually in use or in reserve for emergencies," CElebrimbor says.
01[19:52] <Seira> "Which this is, I should hope," Seira comments with a smile. "What about casters capable of teleporting?"
03[19:53] * taicls is now known as Demedais
[20:00] <Kotono> "Myself and one other. The other is unavailable - it's a matter relating to the Crown and irrelevant to this current affair." Celebrimbor explains.
06[20:01] * Seira nods. "So two groups, if we do it that way. There's always a chance of a miss, but the area in question should be known well-enough for you and whomever is to use the other ring, right?"
[20:04] <Kotono> "Yes, it should be," CElebrimbor agrees. "I made a point to become familiar with it the last time around it was used as a mediation point."
01[20:06] <Seira> "Right. What about an alternate teleportation point?" Seira questions. "Any chance you have one a bit farther off?"
[20:08] <Kotono> "I have agents going to examine the areas around it, very carefully." Celebrimbor says, "For that reason, as well as more pragmatic ones."
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01[20:14] <Seira> "Best of luck to us, then!" Seira tells Celebrimbor, intending to leave for the library at that time. "I think it's time I continued with my preparations."
[20:20] <Kotono> OOC: How long are you going to take in the library and what are you going to be searching for?
06[20:23] * Seira would like to peruse the books for information about Esthan and Martinet, if any is available, and in particular anything that relates specifically to Pallanth. And, on a hunch, to check any records on the Seeker and those fellow travelers of his that she knows of. Since Esthan had some sort of connection to Arondaaq, it's possible something of use could be found there.
01[20:23] <Seira> OOC: I'll spend all of today (it should be dawn) till nightfall, pretty much.
[20:23] <Kotono> OOC: Make a knowledge planes check for the devil stuff, +9 bonus? You'll find that Juai Desjardin has already picked out particularly relevant books for you.
03[20:24] * Seira sets mode: +v Hatbot
01[20:24] <Seira> roll 1d20+20
06[20:24] * Hatbot --> "Seira rolls 1d20+20 and gets 29." [1d20=9]
[20:26] <Kotono> Seira finds the following information:
[20:27] <Kotono> An ancient treatise on diabolical organization identifies Martinet as a Duke of Hell of Nessus. His arrogance and smug superiority drive even Lords of the Nine into spasms of pure hatred. Only his position as a direct servant of Asmodeus shields him from endless wraths and horrible deaths. (More)
[20:28] <Kotono> A raving madman's testaments, older than Seira can identify, rants about 'The Grim Fiend of Nessus' and the 999 legions of horrors it leads. (More)
[20:32] <Kotono> The symbol of Martinet is a small red pentagram with a large, black, inverted triangle surrounded by a red circle. (More)
[20:37] <Kotono> The Black Baton is the symbol of Martinet's office. An artifact in it's own right, it is both a fearsome weapon and a potent amplifier for his diabolic abilities. He is never without it. (More)
[20:42] <Kotono> A sage writes on him as he speculates on his growing despair. He can hear the perfect tyranny of Hell, it's messenger Martinet drawing him deeper into the Pit. Martinet must be summoned with 9,999 GP worth of rare materials and insences, nine Lawful Evil aligned persons of at least 9th level must sing an unholy dirge while the summoner attempts to draw his attention.
[20:43] <Kotono> OOC - Strike.
[20:43] <Kotono> A sage writes on him as he speculates on his growing despair. He can hear the perfect tyranny of Hell, it's messenger Martinet drawing him deeper into the Pit. Martinet must be summoned with 9,999 GP worth of rare materials and insences, nine Lawful Evil aligned persons of suitable power must sing an unholy dirge while the summoner attempts to draw his attention.
[20:52] <Kotono> OOC: For the other stuff, do you have any ranks in K:history?
01[20:53] <Seira> OOC: Yes!
[20:53] <Kotono> OOC: K:H check with a +5 modifier?
01[20:54] <Seira> OOC: I'll take 10 for 35
[20:55] <Kotono> Talinn the Seeker was a long time adventurer and hero. He travelled the planes of existance, accomplishing deeds of incredible magnitude. He survived the torments of Nessus, came back from the Court of Demogorgon. It is he that saw the flaming heart of the Elemental Plane and the Reality of Fire. His role continued into the war against the God-King. (More)
[20:57] <Kotono> Arondaaq is the sword of death. The stories around it and it's creation in the war against the God-King are very vague, however, though there is a reference to the elves having a hand in it. (More)
[21:03] <Kotono> Three Bladed Terre was one of the first notable casualities in the war against the God-King. He lead several of his allies against him, but was rewarded for his bravery with complete obliteration. Most of his powerful equipment was said to have been destroyed with him. (More)
[21:06] <Kotono> Arondaaq's creation is said to have been only possible once - Gods of Knowledge are whispered to have stricken the means to create it from the mortal mind. So this sage speculated, unable to replicate anything of it, or even any of the greater magics. (More)
[21:07] <Kotono> This journal is the journal of a historic researcher. He mentions Talinn and the Fairest Star, but laments that time and history have already engulfed it in forgetful mists. His only lead is that after the war, Talinn was at least briefly in Pallanth. (More)
[21:10] <Kotono> Alandra of Illmater saved the life of Talinn in the war. She was able to keep him going, though at the cost of her own life. This is read in a surviving fragment of a history report, the sources it refers to lost.
[21:10] <Kotono> (More)
[21:12] <Kotono> Devils were tied to the God-King in some manner. It is said certain gnomes could summon them directly, just as devils can summon other devils. It is speculated that the God-King was ablet o comprehend much of what makes outsiders and their powers, for the gnomes were able to successfully recreate many of them. Resistance to magic, summoning outsiders at will, innate magic...Things, this sage concludes, not meant for the mortal world.
[21:13] <Kotono> Things, this sage concludes, not meant for the mortal world.

[Corwin]

[20:11] <Kokokokokokokoko> ---------(Wallhack Ko)--
[20:14] <Kokokokokokokoko> Once matters are taken care of for the immediate times, Seira has a bit of free time before things begin to move towards the meeting with Esthan. Finding Amaryl under these circumstances isn't terribly hard, for she is at home. She's sitting with another elf, who is talking in low tones to her. Seira can't immediately tell what they're talking about, the two sitting in one of Amaryl's private chambers.
06[20:15] * Seira waves to get Amaryl's attention, observing her guest briefly.
[20:20] <Kokokokokokokoko> The guest looks a bit like Amaryl. He's a man, in good toned shape and with a suntan. He wears a sleeveless green tunic. He stands up as Seira makes her presence known, "Hello, Seira," he says respectfully enough, before heading out of the room.
06[20:21] * Seira inclines her head in greeting as the man passes her, waiting until he had left altogether "Another relative?" she asks once she's alone with Amaryl.
[20:23] <Kokokokokokokoko> "It's a big noble family," Amaryl smiles helplessy, "It's...It's not important." Her blush is strong as she stands up, "Seira, how are you? The last time I saw you, you were with that glorious angel and preparing. Has that gone well?"
01[20:24] <Seira> "You could say that," Seira agrees. "You know, I've been wondering. Does your family even like me? I really can't tell. It must be the politeness."
[20:26] <Kokokokokokokoko> With a heavy blush, "I-I-I'm the head of the family, Seira. My public life is tied to theirs, but....but...my personal life isn't."
06[20:27] * Seira smirks. "That sure sounded like a 'no, but I don't care'. That kind of attitude makes me so proud!"
[20:28] <Kokokokokokokoko> With even more of a blush, "Aaaaah." Shuffling, Amaryl goes to sit, folding her hands into her lap. "I'm so happy to see you aren't hurt. I've been practicing and I'm starting to see how easy it is to get wounded or killed."
01[20:31] <Seira> "It kinda was like that for me, but now I've attained that happy state where a fireball doesn't burn me anymore," Seira agrees, claiming the recently-vacant seat by Amaryl for herself. "You know, this entire expedition just might turn into a bust. Nothing is certain, especially about an operation of that scale and importance. What do you think would the fallout be in that case/"
[20:34] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I'm not sure. It would depend on what happens." Amaryl says after biting her lip a few moments. "How does it fail? What's the result?"
03[20:36] * Celenu (WinNT@user-5af13bc3.wfd107.dsl.pol.co.uk) has joined #evildunes
01[20:37] <Seira> "Nothing happens!" Seira gestures appropriately. "He ditches us, either without even arriving, or by getting away once we're there. Something so unbelievably lame, or along those lines."
[20:42] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Well, if that happened...no one would be happy about all the effort and that he just got away, sothat the original problem isn't solved." Amaryl bites down on her lip again.
03[20:43] * Celenu is now known as Alicia
03[20:43] * ChanServ sets mode: +ao Alicia Alicia
01[20:43] <Seira> "Yeah. Have you guys come up with some sort of contingency plan in case things don't go as planned on our end?"
[20:48] <Kokokokokokokoko> "The council is discussing that," With a coloring of her cheeks, "Lord Highsun says that we'll need a strong secondary blow if worst comes to worst and that we should marshall our power in that event."
01[20:50] <Seira> "A decent information network and ready means of teleportation would probably be how it works," Seira muses. "Well, in a couple of days we'll know for sure if we even need those measures."
[20:54] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I hope you don't. When this is over..." Amaryl's blush returns as she reaches out, taking Seira's hand. "I'd like to go adventuring with you," she blurts out.
01[20:56] <Seira> This is such a surprising development Seira feels like laughing. Instead, she smiles widely. "Sure, let's do that!"
[21:00] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Oh!" Blushing even more there, "That's wonderful! I..."
01[21:02] <Seira> "It'll be great!" Seira continues enthusiastically, since Amaryl seems too flustered to speak. "Did you already have some place picked? Anywhere in the world is fine. We could even visit some other not-too-hostile plane!"
[21:06] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I'd just like to go with you," she says, "See what you see for a while." Her color turns darker, deeper. "I've trained hard and procured some equipment as well."
01[21:07] <Seira> The best way to describe Seira's mood would be gleeful! "Great! Then how about we travel through Malmuth? It would be nice to see how the people live there, and it's not too far!"
[21:08] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Certainly!" With a slight smile there, "Let's go there and forget about everything else then."
06[21:09] * Seira can afford to do that since she's just a Sending away, and nods. "It'll be loads of fun, I'm sure!"
[21:12] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Y-you can show me the world away from here," Amaryl whispers, "Seira...I...Can I talk to you about something?"
01[21:13] <Seira> "Of course," she responds instantly. "To both. What is it?"
[21:16] <Kokokokokokokoko> "You were raised as a rich but common girl?" Amaryl asks, "A good education, but not full noble trappings, yes?"
06[21:17] * Seira would like to contest that 'raised' part, but finds herself nodding. "Yes. I feel my education won't lose to a noble's, but I didn't have the pressure of upholding my family's status, if that is what you're referring to."
[21:18] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Yes. Does...does any of that matter to you? There's a lot of reponsibility I have as the scion for the Gaial family." Amaryl stops here, "Everyone likes to remind me of it when they think I'm not doing so."
01[21:21] <Seira> "I'm honestly not sure. I do have people who rely on me, and I don't want to disappoint them or upset their expectations," Seira responds. She shrugs. "In the end, though, I'm really the one who chooses how to act.
01[21:22] <Seira> If something I felt strongly about ended up conflicting with my commission in the Baronies, for example, I would likely submit my resignation and follow my heart. Self-sacrifice is noble and everything, but we're not drones or golems and I'm big on individuality."
[21:23] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Yes...yes, that sounds brave of you." With a long breath of her own, "Seira, let's go adventuring once this is all over. Let's go and see all the world. Let's keep going as far as the sky goes."
01[21:28] <Seira> Is that a proposal? That's one thing that was sadly never covered in her otherwise rather thorough education. Seira finds herself nodding once more. "I'll need a week to tie a few loose ends, and then I'll be ready. Let's pierce the heavens together!"
[21:29] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Yes. I want to meet all of your friends as well. Alicia, Demedais, Donald, others in the guard. The traders bring back incredible stories. It's like listening to the old tales of the Gods all over again, doing legendary things."
01[21:30] <Seira> "Hehe." Seira runs a hand through her hair, somewhat embarrassed. "That could be arranged!"
[21:31] <Kokokokokokokoko> "And..." Blushing a little more now, "Maybe...maybe one can I can be the person talked about like that, instead of another starry eyed noble listening to teh gossips?"
06[21:31] * Seira laughs. "It won't be long before people do it so much that you're sick of it!"
[21:32] <Kokokokokokokoko> "REally? Are you sick of it?" Asking that rather quickly, "Is it truly so boring to be a hero?"
01[21:35] <Seira> "Nah. Not being... well, a hero, if you must call it that. But to have people fall over themselves idolizing you just because you were at the right place, or because you did the right thing? It feels like they're missing the point, because I'm not into this for the praise. You start to think, do these people you're fighting for really understand you?"
06[21:35] * Seira sighs. "Since you're trying to lead by example, that can be a slightly depressing thought."
[21:37] <Kokokokokokokoko> "I don't know, but...Sir Ambrose said something about that. Sometimes...even if you do the right thing, people will take the wrong thing from it. You have to be a continuos example, and that it's a hard road and the real burden of a nobleman."
01[21:38] <Seira> "And it's always heart-warming to see the people who do get it!" Seira adds quickly. "Like... well, like you!"
[21:39] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Sir Ambrose drilled that int ome," With a faint blush another time, "Thank you, SEira!:
[21:39] <Kokokokokokokoko> "
06[21:42] * Seira smiles. "Shouldn't I be thanking you?"
[21:52] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Oh, well..." Blushing darker at that, "Um..."
01[21:52] <Seira> "You have an idea! Don't be shy, what is it?"
[21:53] <Kokokokokokokoko> "No, just you thanking me, it makes me feel good," Amaryl mumbles.
06[21:55] * Seira embraces Amaryl. "I'll do it as much as you want," she whispers to her. "Thank you for being my reason to fight. Thank you for being there. Thank you for understanding...."
[21:57] <Kokokokokokokoko> "Thank you...for giving me a chance to go out," Amaryl responds in kind, holding Seira tight.