003: Those naughty Arcadian Avengers!

[Yuthirin]

[18:05] <@Kotono> ---
[18:05] <@Kotono> OOC: Could someone be nice and paste last lines into here?
[18:06] <Iris> OOC: sure, one sec.
[18:06] <Iris> [21:49] <@Kotono> Under blade and fist, the second angel is sent plummeting down, battered and slashes into defeat! OOC: Free act.
[18:06] <Iris> [21:50] * Aleira growls, "How unsporting. Advertising this venture as a test of fist and blade, only to lure travelers to their deaths!"
[18:06] <Iris> [21:51] <Thyan> "That... Was a bit unexpected. Hamish, let me help you there."
[18:06] <Iris> [21:51] <Iris> "That is a very effective trick of yours, Hamish," Iris says, stepping next to him to impart that healing touch once, twice...and apparently that's it, as the magic fizzles out when she contemplates giving another dose. "Well, that's all there is to go 'round for now, I fear." (OOC: 32 for Hamish)
[18:06] <Iris> [21:52] * Hamish blinks at everyone coming to his aid! "Well shucks. Seemed logical at the time. Flying lady can't fly anymore if she's worried about gunk in her wings, can she?"
[18:06] <Iris> [21:53] <@Morana> "That avenger that struck Hamish was playing for keeps. If it's like that, I think perhaps we've worn out our welcome," Morana says with a frown. "Do we still wish to continue? While our injuries are mostly superficial, it's still injuries that they can use against us if they mean to kill us from this point on."
[18:06] <Iris> [21:53] <Iris> "Yes, well, let us hope for our sake that she continues worrying 'til the bottom."
[18:06] <Iris> [21:53] * Hamish shrugs. "I'm well enough for now. Let's see what else they have in store. Can't be much worse, can it?"
[18:06] <Iris> [21:54] * Thyan thinks for a moment, then raises his hand and focuses on the white circle, seeing if maybe the pull has gotten stronger or weaker..
[18:07] <@Kotono> The pull does not feel particularly stronger or weaker.
[18:07] * Aleira shrugs at Morana. "We've come this far. Perhaps we might go a bit further? We can always turn back if we must..."
[18:08] * Thyan sighs and drops his hand.
[18:08] <Thyan> "Well, we haven't gotten any closer to the shard, so it isn't here. But then, we've come this far, so we should see it to the end."
[18:09] <Iris> "One suspects it would be a shame to engage in this farce this far without seeing some benefit from it," Iris concedes.
[18:10] * Aleira hikes a thumb further down the path. "So it looks like we're all for continuing on. I kinda want to meet the head honcho of this place and give him a stern talking to for false advertising."
[18:11] * Thyan claps Iris on the shoulder in a friendly manner.
[18:12] <Thyan> "Look at it this way. If nothing else, this little farce is getting us to work together and learn our roles. Sure, we could have done it another way, but, well... Take what you can get, right?"
[18:12] <Iris> "It has not proven useless in demonstrating our mutual skills," Iris admits.
[18:12] <@Kotono> Thus the party proceeds further down. The mist thickens - the way ahead is dim, but you continue. Down further and further on the sloping paths and into the mists, until at last? You come to the bottom - a mist filled expanse, but as your step down off the path? Sunlight. The mist becomes radiant, radiant and shimmering with sunlight. Like a fog of pure light, blinding as much as it conceals.
[18:13] * @Morana squints her eyes as she tries to adjust to the light.
[18:14] * Aleira blinks, her eyes watering slightly at the sudden brightness.
[18:14] * Thyan does the same, but looks for areas to use as cover once his vision clears.
[18:14] <Iris> "A perfect moment for a surprise attack, this," Iris says quietly. "Be on your guard."
[18:15] <@Kotono> The night is absolutely dazzling - you can barely take two steps forward without finding yourselves all but blinded.
[18:16] <@Morana> "Iris, can you tell if this is some sort of magic? And diminish the effect if so?"
[18:17] <Iris> "Unlikely, for the latter," Iris says, at least examining the area for magical influence as she speaks.
[18:17] <@Kotono> OOC: Make a spellcraft check.
[18:18] <Iris> roll 1d20+15
[18:18] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+15 and gets 21." [1d20=6]
[18:18] <@Morana> "Have faith, keep your wits about, and do your best, and the Red Knight will provide," Morana says with a smile. "Though I suppose in your case it might well be Mystra?"
[18:20] <Iris> "If you like," Iris responds apathetically, then speaking with more authority: "The fog is a spell. We might disperse it with magical darkness, wind, or a dispelling charm. Regrettably no appropriate spells are currently in my possession."
[18:20] <Thyan> "Fharlanghn and Celestian will guide my steps."
[18:22] <Iris> "It's doubtful that pushing through the enchantment will avail us at all," Iris says.
[18:24] <@Morana> "Hrm...well, I have no way to disperse it myself either," Morana comments as she rubs her chin in thought while glancing over the others to see if they have any ideas.
[18:26] <Thyan> "Unfortunately, if we can't disperse it, going forward would be pointless. The best we could do is keep one hand on the walls and hope to find another cave or something. Other than getting lost, at least. "
[18:29] <@Kotono> As the party talks, each of the heroes feels the white circle on their body pulse gently, a ripple of sleepiness coming to you.
[18:31] * Iris blinks her eyes open and jolts upright and awake, as in a late night of studying. "What was that?"
[18:31] <@Morana> "The Lady of Dreams?" Morana suggests as she touches a hand against the base of her neck. "Is she in...danger perhaps? Or maybe she has something for us?"
[18:32] * @Morana does her best to stay awake until they know exactly what's going on.
[18:33] * Thyan continues sleeping until someone wakes him.
[18:33] <@Kotono> Sleepiness comes to each of you like a familiar friend, brushing away your attempts to resist. You feel your eyes closing, even as you hear the Lady, "Do not fear, for I send aid to you. Rest this moment, and allow yourselves to touch the realm of dreams."
[18:33] * Iris can only hope the Lady of Dreams planned this well enough to be sure their mortal bodies aren't attacked while they confer in dreamland.
[18:35] <@Kotono> In this realm of sleep, as the bright fog around you fades...you can see another, approaching. As if sleepwalking her eyes are closed, obscured by the light of dreams. She approaches the party, offering her hand out.
[18:37] <@Morana> "Hello," Morana says as she looks over the new person appraisingly. "I don't suppose you have the ability to disperse magical fog, do you?"
[18:37] * Iris takes that hand, before the stranger gets lost and walks into somebody or something.
[18:38] <@Kotono> On taking the woman's hand, awareness returns, sleep banished. She stands before you in the canyon of the bright fog, as if she was always there! OOC: Go ahead and intro yourself, Gate.
[18:39] * Thyan eyes the newcomer, trying to evaluate her.
[18:40] <Fiora> The woman now holding Iris's hand is a smallish blonde woman in light armor, with a heavy leather skirt and nice cloth cloak. She wears her hair oddly, a braid down one side, then smaller braids looped together on the other, with most of it flowing freely. For those looking for weapons, she carries a longsword, shortbow and quiver, and a small haversack across her back.
[18:40] * Fiora attempts to smile at everyone, but ends up yawning.
[18:41] * @Morana blinks as she shakes her head and then squints her eyes again as wakefulness brings back the magical fog. "Hello again," Morana says, repeating her question from before. "Uhm, I don't suppose you have the ability to disperse magical fog, do you?"
[18:41] <Fiora> "Ah...heh, excuse me," she manages to smile and offer a short but warm chuckle, "Well met all, you must be the Lady's other allies, hmm? I'm Fiora Gauss, of the Knights of Libra."
[18:42] * Iris releases her hand and takes a step back, glancing aside to Morana. "As important as that is, we could exchange introductions first, no?" Back to the newcomer: "Iris Darabont."
[18:42] * Thyan bows to the Knight.
[18:43] * Fiora blinks and looks around, "Magical fog, hmm? I...don't think so, no. And lovely to meet you, miss Iris."
[18:43] <Thyan> "I am Thyan Aldcar. Hunter and guide. I'm afraid I've never heard of the Knights of Libra, M'lady Knight."
[18:43] <@Morana> "Humph, I suppose that would be polite," Morana acknowledges. "I am Morana Sunfang, devoted of the Red Knight. A pleasure to meet you, miss Gauss."
[18:45] <@Kotono> OOC: Make listen checks, all. Would one of you also roll for Zeph and one for Yuth?
[18:45] * Fiora laughs as Thyan makes his admission, "I'd be surprised if you had, master Thyan. I don't think there's ever been more than twenty of us at a time, even before...well, nevermind. It's a knightly order, we encourage cooperation between all the gods and causes of good."
[18:45] <@Morana> roll d20+9 Morana Listen
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+9 Morana Listen and gets 28." [d20=19]
[18:45] <Fiora> roll 1d20+2 raw wis yay
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+2 raw wis yay and gets 16." [1d20=14]
[18:45] <Iris> roll 1d20+12 Iris
[18:45] <Thyan> roll d20+9 Listen
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+12 Iris and gets 22." [1d20=10]
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Thyan rolls d20+9 Listen and gets 12." [d20=3]
[18:45] <@Morana> roll d20+3 wis Ham
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+3 wis Ham and gets 12." [d20=9]
[18:45] <Thyan> roll d20+7 Listen (Aaliyah)
[18:45] * Hatbot --> "Thyan rolls d20+7 Listen (Aaliyah) and gets 21." [d20=14]
[18:46] <@Morana> roll d20+9 Aleira listen
[18:46] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+9 Aleira listen and gets 17." [d20=8]
[18:52] <@Morana> Morana's head whips in the direction of the sound, as she drops to one knee to make herself a smaller target. "Arrows!" she calls out in warning, her abilities helping to grant the others some extra defense from an incoming ranged attack. (OOC: switching major aura, +1 to AC to the others. Except birdbrain)
[18:54] <@Kotono> A moment after Morana shouts, giving the party a chance to react, a trio of arrows come out from the blinding fog, seeking out Thyan!
[18:54] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[18:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 13." [1d20=3]
[18:54] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[18:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 20." [1d20=10]
[18:54] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5 regular AC, Thyan?
[18:54] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 regular AC, Thyan? and gets 9." [1d20=4]
[18:54] * Fiora cuts off the reply she was about to make to Morana, and drops to one knee as well, readying her own bow as she does. "Straight into the mess then, hmm?"
[18:56] <@Kotono> OOC: Thyan?
[18:56] <Thyan> OOC: 81 for me, 21 for bird.
[18:56] <@Kotono> OOC: 81.
[18:57] <@Kotono> OOC: I'm pretty damn sure your AC isn't 81. <_<
[18:57] <Thyan> OOC: 21. +1 from Morana. Sorry, hit the wrong button.
[18:57] <Thyan> OOC: Damn it. No. *18+1*
[18:57] <@Kotono> OOC: 19 then.
[18:58] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal
[18:58] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal and gets 16." [1d8=7][1d6=3]
[18:59] <@Kotono> Arrows fly, one of them getting Thyan right in the gut! It's blunt, causing a blossoming of bruises instead of a lethal arrowing! OOC: Init vs. your unseen sniper in the darkness. The ground's fairly flat, but you can retreat along the path or go behind it as it rises up and take cover there.
[18:59] <@Kotono> OOC: In the light, rather. Used to assuming darkness. >_>
[19:00] <@Morana> roll d20+1+5 (reminder: +5 to init from Morana)
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+1+5 (reminder: +5 to init from Morana) and gets 18." [d20=12]
[19:00] <Fiora> roll 1d20+1+5 init
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+1+5 init and gets 20." [1d20=14]
[19:00] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+7 Archer?
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+7 Archer? and gets 12." [1d20=5]
[19:00] <Thyan> roll d20+4+5 Init
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Thyan rolls d20+4+5 Init and gets 28." [d20=19]
[19:00] <Iris> roll 1d20+11+5
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+11+5 and gets 29." [1d20=13]
[19:00] <Thyan> roll d20+4+5 Init (Bird)
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Thyan rolls d20+4+5 Init (Bird) and gets 14." [d20=5]
[19:00] <@Morana> roll d20+10+5 Hamish
[19:00] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+10+5 Hamish and gets 30." [d20=15]
[19:01] <@Morana> roll d20+7+5 Aleira
[19:01] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+7+5 Aleira and gets 22." [d20=10]
[19:01] * Kotono changes topic to 'Hamish(30)>Iris(29)>Thyan(28)>Aleria(22)>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14)>Archer(12) '
[19:01] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay. Assuming Yuth doesn't spawn in the next minute or so, who wants to AI control Hamish?
[19:02] <Thyan> OOC: I'm leaving soon-ish, so not me.
[19:02] <@Morana> ooc: I don't know psionics at all. Put him at the end or something.
[19:02] <@Morana> ooc: Unless you want to do it or someone else knows it.
[19:02] <@Kotono> OOC: He'll hold then. Go Iris.
[19:04] <Iris> Lacking any clearer direction here, Iris chants a spell to boost her own intelligence so that any foes that reveal themselves might be more effectively enchanted! Then she takes cover behind someone reassuringly armored, like Morana. (OOC: Fox's Cunning because why not)
[19:05] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay. Thyan.
[19:09] <Thyan> OOC: Hold my action.
[19:09] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay. Aleria. Who wants to run the Zephgirl?
[19:10] <Fiora> OOC: I prolly have the most Monk experience, so may as well. Gimme a sec to look at his sheet.
[19:10] <@Kotono> OOC: Okayo.
[19:12] <Fiora> Aleria takes a defensive stance and moves carefully in the direction the arrow came from, hoping to get out of the blinding light and spot the archer! (OOC: Total defense as a standard action, move...say 25ft in the direction the arrow is coming from! Ready to shout if she sees anything!)
[19:13] <@Kotono> OOC: Make a fort save, Aleria.
[19:13] <Fiora> roll 1d20+9 fort for Aleria
[19:13] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+9 fort for Aleria and gets 21." [1d20=12]
[19:15] <@Kotono> The light is so bright - but Aleria stumbles in! At 25ft in, she can see darkness, perhaps 10ft ahead - the shape of a man with a bow, her overloaded eyes dazzled! OOC: Aleria is dazzled but can see. If you're gonna shout out or something, do so.
[19:16] <Fiora> Aleria shouts, "I see him! Kinda! He's just ahead of me!"
[19:17] <@Kotono> OOC: Going to take your held action, Iddy? Hamish too whenever you're caught up.
[19:18] <Thyan> OOC: Sure.
[19:20] * Thyan advances next to Aleria, keeping ready to defend himself. (Total defense)
[19:21] * Kotono changes topic to 'Hamish(30)>Iris(29)>Thyan=Aleria(22)>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14)>Archer(12) '
[19:22] <@Kotono> Thyan advances as well, able to dimly see the figure, just like her! OOC: Okay. Hamish, are you taking your held action?
[19:22] <Hamish> Having been introspective for the last few minutes, Hamish heads up, keeping the meatshie-err... larger companions ahead of him.
[19:22] <@Kotono> OOC: Also fort save, Thyan. Are you following, Hamish?
[19:23] <Hamish> OOC: Yup
[19:23] <@Kotono> OOC: Fort as well.
[19:23] <Thyan> roll d20+10 Fort
[19:23] * Hatbot --> "Thyan rolls d20+10 Fort and gets 28." [d20=18]
[19:23] <Hamish> roll 1d20+10
[19:23] * Hatbot --> "Hamish rolls 1d20+10 and gets 19." [1d20=9]
[19:23] <@Kotono> OOC: Both of you are dazzled - basically -1 to attack rolls and spot, but nothing else.  Morana, you're up.
[19:23] <Fiora> OOC: uh, you skipped me.
[19:24] <@Kotono> OOC: Oh sorry! Go Fiora.
[19:25] <Fiora> Seeing a companion who was just hurt moving in, Fiora scurries out of her archery stance and moves in behind him, chanting a healing spell as she goes, "Life and light, soothe this pain." (OOC: moving behind Thyan, casting Cure Mod.)
[19:26] <Fiora> OOC: fort save first, or go ahead and cast the spell?
[19:26] <@Kotono> OOC: Fort first.
[19:26] <Fiora> roll 1d20+10 fort
[19:26] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+10 fort and gets 27." [1d20=17]
[19:26] <@Kotono> OOC: Dazzled, roll
[19:26] <@Kotono> .
[19:26] <Fiora> roll 2d8+10 cure mod on Thyan
[19:26] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 2d8+10 cure mod on Thyan and gets 26." [2d8=8, 8]
[19:27] <@Kotono> Thyan's bruises fade, largely restored by the potent healing! OOC: Okay, Morana.
[19:28] * @Morana moves after the others, shielding her eyes with her arm as she moves forward, maintaining a low position to keep her defense. (OOC: moving 20ft with total defense)
[19:29] <@Morana> roll d20+14 fort
[19:29] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+14 fort and gets 29." [d20=15]
[19:29] <@Kotono> OOC: Dazzled. Archer's up.
[19:30] <@Kotono> The light-hidden archer can be seen falling back, soon lost in the light and the sound of footsteps farther and farther away! Then ,a single arrow flies out at Aleria!
[19:30] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+12 AC Aleria?
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+12 AC Aleria? and gets 26." [1d20=14]
[19:30] <Fiora> OOC: 25 with total defense
[19:30] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal ow
[19:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal ow and gets 15." [1d8=8][1d6=1]
[19:31] <@Kotono> Aleria takes a blunt arrow right in the side, the arrow coming from ahead and slightly to the right of the party! OOC: Hamish, go-strike that, haven't been adjusted in init. Go Iris.
[19:31] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris(29)>Thyan=Aleria=Hamish(22)>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14)>Archer(12) '
[19:32] * Iris pursues her allies, since they seem to have a bead on the foe, and, if she manages to spot him herself, aims to fire a lance of flame in their direction! (OOC: move + Scorching Ray if I don't get blinded here)
[19:33] <@Kotono> OOC: Fort.
[19:33] <Iris> roll 1d20+6 not my best save sadly
[19:33] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+6 not my best save sadly and gets 12." [1d20=6]
[19:34] <@Kotono> Iris advances ahead, joining the others! She is dazzled but able to advance, but doesn't see the retreated archer! OOC: Thyan'n'Aleria'n'Hamish, go.
[19:35] <Thyan> OOC: have I found anything to use as cover? To try and hide?
[19:35] <Hamish> Hamish squints even further into the light, his hat pulled low to block out the worst of it as he looks for a nice target. OOC: Anything close by and visible?
[19:35] <Fiora> Aleria pushes in after where she saw the archer go, intent on grabbing the fool and wrestling him to the ground! (OOC: if she can reach him in a single move, 50ft for her, she'll grapple him)
[19:36] <@Kotono> OOC: No, just more bright fog. You'd need to advance further, Hamish. Thyan, it's bright and you can't see much - no cover, from what little your overstrained eyes can see, it's fairly flat land right now.
[19:36] <@Kotono> OOC: Lemme resolve Aleria since she just acted.
[19:36] <@Kotono> OOC: Move speed, Aleria?
[19:36] <Fiora> OOC: 50ft
[19:37] <Hamish> Concentrating, Hamish pushes forward into the fog as well! OOC: Defensive Precognition, augmented to 4pp cost. Speed 30 ft.
[19:38] <@Kotono> Fiora advances - she finds the end of the fog 40ft ahead! Ahead is a beautiful canyon, of glowing, luminescent fog and greenery, growing in the light. Harsh broken grown is decorated with growths of all sorts, and the archer is a mere 10ft ahead, just in range - but 50ft past him are two more archers - each are like the ones you saw before, and they have bows and arrows at the ready! OOC: Let me
[19:38] <@Kotono> finish resolving Aleria's turn, Hamish.
[19:40] <Fiora> Instead of going for the grab, she goes for a swift stunning strike on the archer, while shouting out, "He has friends! And the fog ends up here! Ki-YAH!" (OOC: closing the last 10ft then stunning fist)
[19:40] * Thyan advances his full 30 ft after his companions, but keeping himself ready for defense!
[19:40] <Fiora> roll 1d20+9 attack
[19:40] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+9 attack and gets 25." [1d20=16]
[19:41] <@Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[19:41] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+6 for the coming fort save
[19:41] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+6 for the coming fort save and gets 20." [1d20=14]
[19:42] <Fiora> roll 1d10+6 damage and fort DC 15
[19:42] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d10+6 damage and fort DC 15 and gets 10." [1d10=4]
[19:43] <@Kotono> Aleria closes in, giving the archer an elbow right on the chin! His head snaps back, momentarily dazing him! OOC: Ow. Okay, you almost reach the end of the fog, Hamish. Not quite there but you can dimly see that it's thinning out. Ditto with you, Thyan. Two archers are up.
[19:43] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris(29)>Thyan=Aleria=Hamish(22)>Archer Twins>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14)>Archer(12) '
[19:44] <@Kotono> A hail of arrows comes at the advancing Aleria, a  cry of, "We see them! Attack!" joining them!
[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 22." [1d20=12]

[Yuthirin]

[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 20." [1d20=10]
[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 14." [1d20=4]
[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 13." [1d20=3]
[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 17." [1d20=12]
[19:44] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[19:44] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 12." [1d20=7]
[19:44] <@Kotono> OOC: AC, Aleria?
[19:45] <Hamish> OOC: According to sheet, 18
[19:45] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal
[19:45] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal
[19:45] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal and gets 17." [1d8=8][1d6=3]
[19:45] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal and gets 14." [1d8=6][1d6=2]
[19:46] <@Kotono> Under this hail of arrows Aleria is sent sprawled out, KOed from a rain of blunt arrowings all over her body! OOC: Ow. Fiora.
[19:46] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris(29)>Thyan=Aleria(KOed)=Hamish(22)>Archer Twins>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14)>Archer(12) '
[19:53] * Fiora notices that servant of the Red Knight is fairly injured, and casts a stronger healing spell, "Let this light be a blessed rain upon you!" (OOC: move next to Morana, Cure SERIOUS Wounds)
[19:53] <Fiora> roll 3d8+12
[19:53] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 3d8+12 and gets 22." [3d8=4, 3, 3]
[19:54] <@Kotono> Morana's sounds deftly heal,. restoring her to health and energy! OOC: Morana, go.
[19:58] * @Morana gives Fiora a grateful look as her bruises vanish into the fog of light with the other woman's touch, before she advances, charging forward even if it means her defenses are somewhat weakened. (OOC: Run action, moving 60ft. -1 to AC)
[19:59] <@Kotono> Morana comes out of the fog, past the first archer and 30ft away from the archer twins! She is momentarily stunned by the radiant beauty around her, as...OOC: Birdie is up.
[20:00] <@Kotono> OOC: Bird holds, can't do much here anyway.
[20:00] <@Kotono> OOC: Archer is up.
[20:01] <@Kotono> The archer glances at Morana and steps to the side away from her, even as he glances back into the fog! In this fog he glares, before sending a trio of arrows at Thyan again!
[20:01] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:01] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 21." [1d20=11]
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 16." [1d20=6]
[20:01] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5 AC?
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 AC? and gets 15." [1d20=10]
[20:01] <@Morana> ooc: It should be 19
[20:01] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6
[20:01] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 and gets 10." [1d8=3][1d6=1]
[20:01] <@Kotono> Thyan gets another arrowing - staggered a moment but not down! OOC: Iris, go.
[20:03] * Iris follows her companions out of the fog, quickly assesses the situation, and casts a charm about the two further archers to deaden their movements. (OOC: assuming I Can get within 40 ft of the pair, and they're within 30 ft of each other, Slow is getting fired at them. will 19 negates)
[20:04] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+4 will
[20:04] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+4 will
[20:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+4 will and gets 24." [1d20=20]
[20:04] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+4 will and gets 22." [1d20=18]
[20:04] <@Kotono> Magic settles over the two archers - but nothing happens at all! OOC: Thyan'n'Hamish, go.
[20:05] <Fiora> OOC: Is Thyan close enough to see archer dude firing at him?
[20:05] <@Kotono> OOC: Dimly, yes. It's hazy form where he is, though.
[20:06] <Fiora> Thyan drops into a firing stance and goes for it from here, not wanting to risk moving closer to the "friends" that were said to be out there! (OOC: Rapid Shot at the archer jerk)
[20:07] <Fiora> roll 1d20+8 shot 1 assuming not in PBS range
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+8 shot 1 assuming not in PBS range and gets 13." [1d20=5]
[20:07] <Fiora> roll 1d20+8 shot 2
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+8 shot 2 and gets 15." [1d20=7]
[20:07] <Fiora> roll 1d20+3 shot 3
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+3 shot 3 and gets 23." [1d20=20]
[20:07] <Fiora> roll 1d20+3 confirm that shit
[20:07] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+3 confirm that shit and gets 16." [1d20=13]
[20:07] <@Kotono> OOC: One hit but it's a c-c-c-rit.
[20:08] <Fiora> roll 3d8+21 owies
[20:08] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 3d8+21 owies and gets 34." [3d8=6, 2, 5]
[20:08] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris(29)>Thyan=Aleria(KOed)=Hamish(22)>Archer Twins>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14) '
[20:08] <@Kotono> D-down he goes!  With an arrow in his chest the archer is down and out, off to see the wonderful deity of Cuthburt! OOC: Hamish.
[20:08] <Hamish> Hamish steps through the fog, eyes unscrewing as the brightness fades somewhat. Seeing the archers in back, he resolves to do something about that right there. Abruptly a sheet of flame appears five feet in front of the rear archers, waves of fire flowing from one end of the area to the other in a 120ft line! OOC: Energy wall. Reflex DC 18 halves.
[20:09] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10 evasion they're good at this at least.
[20:09] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10 evasion they're good at this at least.
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 evasion they're good at this at least. and gets 19." [1d20=9]
[20:09] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 evasion they're good at this at least. and gets 16." [1d20=6]
[20:10] <Hamish> roll 2d6+2 one dude halves this
[20:10] * Hatbot --> "Hamish rolls 2d6+2 one dude halves this and gets 10." [2d6=4, 4]
[20:10] <@Kotono> OOC: Does the wall obscure vision at all?
[20:10] <Hamish> OOC: Doesn't say left or right. Assuming so since WALL OF FIRE
[20:12] <@Kotono> With the wall of fire raging, the view of what happens to the archers is hidden, and surely you are hidden from them! indeed, no archery immediately comes forth...OOC: Fiora, go.
[20:13] <Fiora> Seeing no one around her immediately in need of aid, Fiora pushes through the light...until she sees Aleria's fallen form and goes to aid her!(OOC: single move + heal Aleria if I can, double move to Aleria's side if I can't.)
[20:13] <@Kotono> OOC: You can't quite make it, so double move. Okay. Morana.
[20:15] * @Morana charges at one of the two archers remaining, slashing at his face!
[20:15] <@Morana> roll d20+13 charge
[20:15] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+13 charge and gets 27." [d20=14]
[20:15] <@Kotono> OOC: Through the wall of fire?
[20:15] <@Morana> ooc: Oh wait, right. Bah
[20:15] <@Morana> ooc: nvm
[20:16] * @Morana moves towards the archers, moving a bit to the side so she can hopefully go around the wall of fire that's blocking her from hitting things! Since she can't hit things, and doesn't want to be hit, she focuses on her defenses.
[20:16] <@Morana> ooc: total defense + 20 ft move
[20:18] <@Kotono> OOC: Okayo. Birdie holds. Go Iris.
[20:20] * Iris keeps a safe distance from the blazing wall, resisting the urge to shield herself from its heat. "How long does this blasted thing last?" she asks aloud, holding position and waiting for any sign of enemies. (OOC: just holding until somebody pokes their head up I guess)
[20:20] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay. Thyan'n'Hamish.
[20:21] <Hamish> "Long as I feel like, missy! Want it gone?" Hamish asks with a cheerful smile.
[20:22] <Fiora> Thyan moves out of the lightfog, trying to make out the forms of the archers on the other side of the wall and getting a good line of fire on them...just in case they do anything funny.(OOC: moving out, waiting)
[20:22] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay.
[20:22] <Iris> "I can hardly see who I should be smiting as it stands," Iris responds.
[20:23] <Hamish> Hamish dismisses the wall!
[20:23] <@Morana> "I can't do anything with the fire in the way, Hamish!" Morana grumbles as she feels the heat from the wall of fire even at her distance.
[20:23] <@Kotono> The wall vanishes! You can see that the archers have retreated 30ft beyond the wall, further into the canyon! OOC: Anyone who held taking an action now?>
[20:24] <Iris> OOC: sure, assuming I'm no more than 70 ft from them
[20:24] <Fiora> Thyan fires off a single shot!
[20:24] <@Kotono> OOC: They're just about 70ft from you guys.
[20:24] <Fiora> roll 1d20+10 at archer twin 1
[20:24] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+10 at archer twin 1 and gets 12." [1d20=2]
[20:25] <@Kotono> OOC: Miss.
[20:25] <@Kotono> OOC: Iris? Morana?
[20:25] * Iris presses forward in the wake of the firewall, picks out the most singed of the pair and, pointing one finger in his direction, fires off a beam of flame!
[20:25] <@Morana> With her armor, she's missed her chance to reach them now if they're retreating, so Morana will just hold. The wall of fire was dismissed entirely too late in her case.
[20:25] <Iris> roll 1d20+8-1 ranged touch for Scorching Ray
[20:25] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+8-1 ranged touch for Scorching Ray and gets 27." [1d20=20]
[20:26] <@Kotono> OOC: Crit threat.
[20:26] <Iris> roll 1d20+8-1 ranged touch for Scorching Ray spells can crit, right?
[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 1d20+8-1 ranged touch for Scorching Ray spells can crit, right? and gets 8." [1d20=1]
[20:26] <@Kotono> OOC: Yes. Normal hit. Hatebot.
[20:26] <Iris> roll 4d6 fire
[20:26] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 4d6 fire and gets 15." [4d6=3, 4, 5, 3]
[20:26] <@Kotono> A beam of fire is shot out, hitting the archer in his chest! He grunts but just barely manages to stay up! OOC: Morana.
[20:28] * @Morana just stands there, not willing to bother with the wasteful effort of trying to catch up.
[20:29] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay, archers are up.
[20:29] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris=Thyan=Aleria(KOed)=Hamish(22)>Archer Twins>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14) '
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d2
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d2 and gets 2." [1d2=2]
[20:29] <@Kotono> The archers turn as one towards Iris, a storm of arrows heading right towards the poor wizardess!
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 19." [1d20=9]
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 22." [1d20=12]
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 15." [1d20=5]
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 26." [1d20=16]
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[20:29] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 19." [1d20=14]
[20:29] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 8." [1d20=3]
[20:29] <@Kotono> OOC: AC?
[20:29] <Iris> OOC: 19. 20 if Morana boosts that, I forget if she does?
[20:30] <@Morana> ooc: I do
[20:30] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal
[20:30] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal
[20:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal and gets 14." [1d8=2][1d6=6]
[20:30] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 nonlethal and gets 15." [1d8=3][1d6=6]
[20:31] <@Kotono> Iris takes a drubbing of arrows, hit by painful, blunt arrows that cause bruises to rise up like a sunrise - but this time she stays up, at least! OOC: Fiora.
[20:33] * Fiora quickly notices that the wounds on Aleria, indeed the wounds on all of them, are not lethal wounds. Looking up, she glares at the two remaining archers, "Look, I have more healing spells then you have arrows between you, and you're out numbered at that. Lower your weapons and I'll see if I can save your friend there while someone tells me why we're fighting here!" (OOC attempting diplo?)
[20:34] <@Kotono> OOC: Go ahead.
[20:35] <Fiora> roll 1d20+12 are they in a listening mood
[20:35] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+12 are they in a listening mood and gets 19." [1d20=7]
[20:36] <@Kotono> "We don't fear death and we don't fear you!" The soldiers cry back! OOC: Missed the DC. Morana.
[20:40] * @Morana sighs and attempts to run closer since the archers seem to have stopped. If Hamish throws another wall of flames between them though, the others can damn well handle these guys then. (OOC: run, -1 AC)
[20:42] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay. Iris'n'Thyan'n'Hamish.
[20:43] <Fiora> (OOC: can Thyan scoop up one of the blunt arrows off the ground that they've been shooting and try to shoot the injured one back with it?)
[20:43] * Hamish does throw up another wall, but this one is behind the archers! 5 feet behind them in fact! FIRE! OOC: Ref save, DC 18.
[20:43] <@Kotono> OOC: Sure.
[20:43] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10 evasion
[20:43] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10 evasion
[20:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 evasion and gets 17." [1d20=7]
[20:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 evasion and gets 20." [1d20=10]
[20:44] <Hamish> roll 2d6+2
[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Hamish rolls 2d6+2  and gets 8." [2d6=5, 1]
[20:44] <@Kotono> The archers are again battered by flames, but neither of them falls from it - and one avoids it entirely! OOC: Thyan'n'Iris.
[20:44] <Fiora> Thyan scoops up one of the blunted arrows off the ground, and takes aim, firing it back off at the archer that looks more injured!
[20:44] <Fiora> roll 1d20+10 assuming no penalties for firing funky arrow
[20:44] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d20+10 assuming no penalties for firing funky arrow and gets 13." [1d20=3]
[20:45] <@Kotono> Thyan takes the arrow and fires - but misses cleanly, the arrow whizzing into the flames! OOC: iris.
[20:45] <Iris> "Fear death or no, its regard for you is the same either way," Iris says, focusing on the more vulnerable enemy and sending a trio of shining magical orbs whirling towards him.
[20:45] <Iris> roll 3d4+3 Magic Missile
[20:45] * Hatbot --> "Iris rolls 3d4+3 Magic Missile and gets 14." [3d4=4, 4, 3]
[20:47] * Kotono changes topic to 'Iris=Thyan=Aleria(KOed)=Hamish(22)>Archer>Fiora(20)>Morana(18)>Birdie(14) '
[20:47] <@Kotono> At last, the magic missile barrage is enough to down one of the archers! Down and out he is, even as his twin growls and sends more arrows at Iris in defiant revenge!
[20:47] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:47] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+10
[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 15." [1d20=5]
[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+10 and gets 28." [1d20=18]
[20:47] <@Kotono> roll 1d20+5
[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d20+5 and gets 10." [1d20=5]
[20:47] <@Kotono> roll 1d8+6+1d6
[20:47] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 1d8+6+1d6 and gets 14." [1d8=2][1d6=6]
[20:47] <@Kotono> Another arrow gets her right in the shoulders, sending up another flare of pain as it continues to resist! OOC: Fiora.
[20:49] * Fiora rises from beside Aleria and moves to stand in front of Iris, chanting a healing spell and reaching behind to tap the woman. (OOC: moving to become cover for Iris, assuming she could easily peek over my shoulder to cast something then pop back behind. Also, Cure Mod.)
[20:49] <@Kotono> OOC: Okayo.
[20:49] <Fiora> roll 2d8+10 healing Iris
[20:49] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 2d8+10 healing Iris and gets 13." [2d8=1, 2]
[20:50] <Iris> "Thank you," Iris says after a grunt of pain, standing up straighter.
[20:51] <@Kotono> OOC: Okay, Morana.
[20:53] <@Morana> Since Fiora's been pretty good with the healing and she's tried to get them to surrender, Morana decides to lend a hand to that cause as the half-orc moves right into the remaining archer's personal space holding her sword ready to come down, her eyes focused on his and demanding his attention and bringing up fear in his spirit as she only says one word, figuring her stance is more than statement on its own. "Yield."
[20:54] <@Morana> roll d20+19 intimidate
[20:54] * Hatbot --> "Morana rolls d20+19 intimidate and gets 39." [d20=20]
[20:54] <@Kotono> The archer stops and stumbles back, eyes going wide in terror, "I-I surrender!" he yelps! OOC: Free act.
[20:56] * Fiora sighs and looks around, "Alright, I wasn't joking about having more healing spells then they have arrows, it's rather my specialty. If you need healing come here, and someone tell me who and why we're fighting, please?"
[20:56] * @Morana grins toothily and claps a hand on his shoulder hard, holding her hand there as if she hadn't just tried to terrify him. "Smart man! Now help us see if your companions still live or we can do something for them!" she exclaims, pausing to peer at the guy that just fell.
[20:56] * Hamish dismisses the blazing wall before it fries everyone to death.
[20:56] * Fiora goes first to the fallen archer, quickly checking to see if there's anything she can do...(OOC: Aleria's hit on him would have been NL, so maybe?)
[20:56] <Iris> "We are fighting followers of Saint Cuthbert because the more intelligent among our group were outvoted," Iris says, approaching Aleria to check on her.
[20:57] <@Kotono> As you dispel the wall, you see beyond it! 20ft away a man is approaching - clad in immaculate full plate armor, including visored helmet. He is easily close to 7 feet tall, broad of shoulder and body. He claps thrice after the wall fades, and a heavy, strong, male voice declares, "Smart or not," he declares, "You're intact."
[20:58] <@Kotono> The archer starts to speak, but pales even more at this and makes a gurgling, whimpering noise.
[20:58] <@Kotono> The archer is still alive, but in a bad way.
[20:58] <@Morana> "It's a test, miss Gauss! The innkeeper said these monks sought challenges! We needed to test ourselves in a safe...well, -relatively- safe environment. Our goals clicked together, thanks to the Red Knight's...and hello to you, sir. Are you the final challenge, or have we succeeded in this test?"
[20:58] <Hamish> "The stableman told us they were always accepting challenges!" Hamish says, "Apparently, they have a rare herb that's worth money. We're somewhat broke as well. We were hoping to recoup some of the money we spent on the...item the Lady sent us for."
[20:58] * Fiora quickly casts a small healing spell to save him, as she has no desire to see followers of Cuthbert die on her watch.
[20:59] <Fiora> roll 1d8+7 cure light
[20:59] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 1d8+7 cure light and gets 10." [1d8=3]
[20:59] <@Kotono> The wounds of the archer partially mend, removing him from death's door.
[20:59] * Iris eyes the newcomer warily, in case more trouble is unavoidable after all they've done here.
[21:00] <@Kotono> "Ilasaum." He confirms, "Sheathe your weapons, you've reached your goal. It lies not far ahead."
[21:00] <Fiora> "Time and the care of his fellows can do the rest." She nods, satisfied. Then looks up at the large approaching man while listening to the explanations, "Well...that's one way to do it, I suppose. Not what I'd prefer, and I wish I'd gotten here sooner. Coin is something I'm in no short supply of, after my last job."
[21:01] * @Morana sheathes her sword with a trusting nod, as she claps the archer on the shoulder once more. "You'll get your chance to shine, archer. One failure is not the end of things," she says encouragingly to him.
[21:01] <Iris> The only weapon Iris needs is her mind! But for the purpose of looking as though she's standing down, she crosses her arms before her.
[21:01] <Hamish> "Heal up, smash more adventurers, and move on!" Hamish claps the standing archer on the opposite shoulder. "All's well that ends well, eh?"
[21:02] <@Kotono> His burbles are incoherent, as the armored man replies, "All of you come with me. Balas, tend to the fallen and report above," he commands.  The archer rises on shaky legs, saluting and going to do just that.
[21:03] <@Morana> "Your monks at the entrance also still live," Morana adds.
[21:03] <Fiora> "Well, let me get our fallen friend standing again, and we'll be along shortly." Fiora moves over to the fallen Aleria and lays on hands. (Healing 15)
[21:04] * Iris follows the armored man. "This is truly a routine occurrence here?" she asks skeptically.
[21:04] * Fiora blinks as that doesn't seem to do it, "Hmm, and here I thought martial artists were supposed to be good at dodging arrows...Let this light be a blessed rain upon you!" (aaand a CSW)
[21:04] <Fiora> roll 3d8+12 healing Aleria
[21:04] * Hatbot --> "Fiora rolls 3d8+12 healing Aleria and gets 24." [3d8=4, 3, 5]
[21:05] <@Kotono> "Thank you," he intones, "But what is life but a temporary separation from the glory of St. Cuthbert?"
[21:05] <Hamish> "A chance to give yer god a greater glory here in the rest of the world? Planes? Whatever."
[21:08] <@Morana> "Life is many things. Too many to list, both good and bad. Above all, it is our first chance to truly live up to our potential. Even if it separates me from the Lady of Strategy, still I will do my utmost to live a full life, so when I awaken at her side, I will be an experienced piece that she can send out to do what needs be done," Morana answers honestly.
[21:08] <Fiora> "A chance to do his work." Fiora looks up, her expression gone cold at his words devaluing life, "A chance to live, to work and play and learn, to mature your soul so once you go to Him you can be of even greater service. I doubt St. Cuthbert is in any great hurry to have his followers come to him, his teachings always struck me as those of a god who would value what training life can be."
[21:08] * Fiora picks up Aleria and helps the still addled girl walk, even though she's technically conscious now.
[21:09] <@Kotono> As the party heals they are lead along - to a glowing, misty haze of a canyon. Yet ahead are patches of herbs and growth, a splash of colors into the bright, dazzling mists around you. Here your host kneels, "Here lies what you seek." Gesturing, "Be it sitting before the Seat of Truth or serving him beyond, death is not the end - only the beginning."
[21:09] * Fiora then smiles at Morana, "I see we think alike, Lady Sunfang."
[21:10] <Hamish> "Seems a mite bit silly to me," Hamish walks on, shrugging. "but whatever flops yer mops."
[21:10] * @Morana nods towards Fiora. "My world is a harsh place. But still I cherish what life grows in that vast land of sand. My own and that of my people most of all."
[21:10] * Iris pauses, takes in the inspiring vista for a moment, then turns to the man. Pointing to the herbs: "Is there a quota per visitor?"
[21:15] <Fiora> Leaving Aleria to catch her breath on her own, Fiora goes to inspect the herbs, wondering if they're good for healing that she can recognize.
[21:15] <@Kotono> "We live in the realm of the heavens," The armored man says, "We do not fear death, nor view it as those from the mortal realms do. You may take as much herb as your bag is able to carry, but no more."
[21:17] * Hamish immediately stuffs his bag with the herbs!
[21:18] <Iris> "I would not want to beggar your fields. And, indeed, I cannot carry much." Iris examines the plants closely and takes one of each separate type she is able to discern, no more.
[21:18] <@Kotono> Thus herbs are taken, "Once you are done, you are free to leave the way you came. You will not be harassed."
[21:19] * Fiora takes a good sampling of the herbs as well, not interested in stuffing her bag, rather just carefully harvesting and storing what she thinks she can use.
[21:20] <Hamish> "Hey, many thanks! Best of luck and all." Hamish grabs the man's hand and shakes it vigorously, grinning all the while. "Best of luck."
[21:20] * @Morana doesn't have a bag, only a backpack, but eyeing Iris' action, does the same in regards to amount. "Sir Ilasaum...the Arcadian avengers on the way here. They are not part of St. Cuthbert's service here?" she can't help but ask since he mentioned that no harassment would occur on the way back.
[21:22] <@Kotono> That gets a dour grunt, "My name is not Sir Ilasaum, but I have also not introduced myself. I am Sir Seargan. The avengers..." With a disgusted grunt to follow, "They have shown an abnormal desire to inflict harm once before. This was their second chance; I will have to deal with this now. I trust none of you were seriously injured?"
[21:22] * Iris stands up, closes her pack, and brushes stray dirt off her robes. "Accept my regrets for the intrusion," she adds. "It must become very tiresome if this occurs on a regular basis."
[21:22] <Hamish> "I'm fine, thanks!" Hamish says, shouldering the pack.
[21:26] <@Morana> "In this case, no," she says with a shake of her head. "Good luck with your training. I hope your people got something useful out of this challenge."