#013: "I have never seen a dance like that before."

[Merc]

[18:34] <Kotono> ---------------------------------------------------
[18:34] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, y'all were going back downstairs after mowing down the Dark Elf?
[18:34] <Lehko> OOC: Yeah, heading to Shiva.
[18:35] <Kotono> Thus you go back to the cellar. There are no monsters now, only the stairs going back down. OOC: Are you going straight or going to do any exploring you missed?
[18:36] <Lehko> OOC: I think we were going to hold off on exploring until after.
[18:36] <Mycol> OOC: I agree
[18:36] <Kotono> OOC: Okay then.
[18:37] <Morrie> OOC: Correct.

[18:38] <Kotono> Your return to Shiva is without incident. The ice is gone and so are the frozen monsters. On reaching her abode, you find her sitting on the lip of the frozen fountain. She claps slowly, "Well done heroes," she drawls, just the slightest hint of sarcasm, "The Dark Elf has been dispatched admirably. I suppose Titan saw something in you worthwhile after all."
[18:39] * Lehko bows to her.
[18:40] <Lehko> "I've learned well to not disappoint women. Especially ones that are stronger than me."
[18:40] * Lehko gets a far-away, hunted glaze to his eyes for a moment...
[18:40] <Mycol> "But of course."
[18:40] <Morrie> "You knew this was going to happen though, didn't you? Since all of this happened before?"
[18:41] * Morrie does his best to not sound accusatory, just... factual.
[18:41] * Mycol shrugs and dances.
[18:41] <Mycol> "It's the way of things."
[18:42] <Lehko> "So.. Everything happens again, over and over, for eternity?"
[18:42] * Lehko thinks about his wives and slumps his shoulders in depression.
[18:43] <Kotono> "That you'd kill the Dark Elf? No actually, I suspected you'd die horribly. But it seems my husband was right." Gesturing and leaving snowflakes dancing in the air behind the sweep of her arm, "It seems I was in error to doubt you. As for current events? Nothing stays sealed away forever. Everything changes. Plus you are to blame for a Zodiac demon being freed, not to mention what he'll be doing.

Imagine he finds another Zodiac stone and a suitable host. Or what if Lich awakens fully and stirs the other three of the fiends of Chaos? So what are you going to do about it? Even if you can defeat one faction, there is another in play and others may well be stirring."
[18:44] * Lehko scratches one of his ears as it twitches.
[18:45] <Mycol> "Yes. It will be hard. But we can't give up.
[18:45] <Mycol> "We can't. Give. Up."
[18:45] <Lehko> "The best we can? I think, at this point, with as little information as we have to what exactly is going on, all we can try to do is limit the damage. Maybe figure out some way to restore or improve the power of the seals holding them?"
[18:45] * Lehko looks at Mycol as, oddly, he seems to be the only one with a true grasp on the situation.
[18:46] <Morrie> "Well... we know the name 'Lich,' now. We just have to find someone who knows more history than we do."
[18:46] <Morrie> "Perhaps the brethren of the Icemaiden would be willing to assist us."

[18:47] <Kotono> "Yes, you'll have a lot of work ahead of you," Shiva agrees, "Nonsense. If you can't even defeat me, none other than Titan will give you another glance." Standing now, "If you can defeat me, this body will collapse and I'll make a pact with one of you. If you fail, I won't even kill you, but let you limp away to lick your wounds. What say you, heroes?"
[18:47] <Lehko> "Hmm.. Well, I think our best bet is to find out what factions are interested. Know your enemy and all."
[18:48] * Lehko eyes the ice maiden for a moment.
[18:48] <Lehko> "But.. it's such a nice body..."
[18:48] * Mycol dances
[18:48] <Mycol> "I thought you were scared of pretty women."
[18:49] <Lehko> "I'm scared of pretty women looking for *husbands.* She's already married."

[18:49] <Kotono> OOC: Also, due to class changes, are all topic HPS correct?
[18:49] <Mycol> OOC: I decided against change, so I should be the same.
[18:50] <Morrie> OOC: Aye.
[18:50] <Mycol> OOC: I saw Santos changed. Did Lehko?
[18:50] <Lehko> OOC: Nope. I'm at 58/58 HP and 14/14 MP, though the MP doesn't matter much since I don't have spells yet.
[18:50] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 64/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP)'

[18:52] <Kotono> "I see." With her eyes narrowing, "I see why Titan likes you now. But what say you? Are you heroes or too cowardly to face the ice?"
[18:52] <Morrie> "If battle is the only way for us to prove ourselves to you, then we have little choice."
[18:52] * Lehko sweats a little.
[18:53] <Lehko> "... I'm getting the impression that Titan wasn't the best husband around.."
[18:53] <Kotono> With a snap of her fingers, two ghouls appear besides her! She leaps to her feet, snow beginning to fall and winds howling like a demonic blizzard! "Then fight with all your might!" OOC: Initiative here.

[18:53] <Lehko> OOC: BBbbbooooootttt!
[18:54] <Kotono> OOC: Sec.
[18:54] <Kotono> OOC: Lemme see if we can get Hatbot up. If not I'll rouse Kobot.
[18:56] <Lehko> roll 2d6 Init
[18:56] <Kobot> Lehko rolled 2d6 Init --> [ 2d6=5 ]{5}
[18:56] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Shiva
[18:56] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6 Shiva --> [ 2d6=8 ]{8}
[18:56] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Ghoul 1
[18:56] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6 Ghoul 1 --> [ 2d6=4 ]{4}
[18:56] <Kotono> roll 2d6 Ghoul 2
[18:56] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6 Ghoul 2 --> [ 2d6=6 ]{6}
[18:56] <Morrie> roll 2d6 Init Morrie
[18:56] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6 Init Morrie --> [ 2d6=8 ]{8}
[18:56] <Lehko> OOC: it not reporting individual rolls may cause some issue with Santos' rerolling.
[18:56] <Mycol> roll 2d6
[18:56] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6 --> [ 2d6=2 ]{2}
[18:57] <Mycol> Whoo.
[18:57] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, will someone roll init for Santos since he's still /away?
[18:58] <Morrie> OOC: I'll take the case!
[18:58] <Lehko> roll 2d6 Init Santos
[18:58] <Kobot> Lehko rolled 2d6 Init Santos --> [ 2d6=6 ]{6}
[18:58] <Morrie> OOC: Fuck you!
[18:58] <Lehko> OOC: Do it faster next time!
[18:58] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 64/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8)>Santos>G2(6)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2)'
[18:58] <Kotono> OOC: Open Morrie.

[18:59] * Morrie clenches his fists at the sensation of the area becoming frosted over, glad that he can rely on something outside the castle walls. With that, he gestures at Shiva herself and summons the power of the wind from the plains to strike!
[18:59] <Morrie> OOC: And here's where I roll 1's to make up for last week...
[18:59] <Morrie> roll 2d6+2
[18:59] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{9}
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[18:59] <Kotono> OOC: Damage?
[19:00] <Morrie> OOC: 51
[19:00] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 64/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8)>Santos>G2(6)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 47'

[19:01] <Kotono> Wind comes from nowhere, slicing into Shiva! But it barely seems to impact the esper, buffeting her without obvious damage! She meanwhile just saunters over to Morrie, giving him a deafening slap!
[19:01] <Kotono> roll 2d6+3 AVD and ARM, Morrie?
[19:01] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+3 AVD and ARM, Morrie? --> [ 2d6=8 ]{11}
[19:02] <Morrie> OOC: 6 AVD, 4 ARM
[19:02] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8)>Santos>G2(6)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 47'
[19:03] <Kotono> Morrie's send flying back from the slap, landing a good dozen feet away in a heap! He feels like a Mad Pony just kicked him in the face! "You all can do better than that, can't you?" she drawls. OOC: Santos, you backyet?
[19:04] * Santos attacks the bitch! He slashes at her with his two blades, one of which is a flaming saber!
[19:04] <Santos> roll 2d6+4 attack
[19:04] <Kobot> Santos rolled 2d6+4 attack --> [ 2d6=7 ]{11}
[19:04] <Santos> ooc: okay, that's going to be annoying
[19:04] <Santos> ooc: I can't tell rerolls
[19:04] <Kotono> OOC: Hit. See the mention in #ffgaming about how to deal with this with Kobot.
[19:05] <Santos> ooc: Anyway, add +20 for damage, so 31
[19:05] <Kotono> OOC: Are you using the flame sabre's element strike (fire) property?
[19:06] <Santos> ooc: That's on by default
[19:06] <Santos> ooc: I can't turn it on/off
[19:06] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8)>Santos>G2(6)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 105'

[19:05] <Morrie> "Oof..."
[19:05] * Morrie slowly climbs back up, shaking off the impact from the punch.
[19:07] <Kotono> The flaming blade crashes into Shiva! It causes her to leap back with a hiss! Suddenly the ghouls seem VERY interested in Santos as Shiva glares at him! The second one begins charging, ice forming on its arms as a spell is powered! OOC: Lehko, go.
[19:07] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 105'
[19:07] * Lehko takes aim at the icy woman, triggering his Chemical Spill ability for wind!
[19:07] <Lehko> roll 2d6+2 Force
[19:07] <Kobot> Lehko rolled 2d6+2 Force --> [ 2d6=9 ]{11}
[19:08] <Kotono> roll 2d6+6
[19:08] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+6 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{13}
[19:08] <Lehko> OOC: Add +2 to that. Forgot the rifle bonus.
[19:10] <Kotono> OOC: Success. Element?
[19:10] <Lehko> OOC: Wind!
[19:10] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 105'

[19:11] <Kotono> The chemicals fly and hiss on Shiva's exposed flesh, a foul smoke going off! "Disgusting!" Shiva scowls as she tries to wipe them off! Meanwhile the first ghoul also begins to charge up an icy spell, arms coated with freezing ice! OOC: Mycol.
[19:12] <Mycol> "She's eternal! Powerful! Don't go easy on her.
[19:12] <Mycol> OOC: Quick cast quickening.
[19:12] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 105'
[19:12] <Kotono> Mycol's body begins to vibrate with super speed, the small shroom swelling swiftly! OOC: Okay, Morrie's up. Go.
[19:13] <Morrie> "I think we should take care of those ghouls first!"
[19:14] * Morrie points at the second one and gestures, calling the wind again!
[19:14] <Morrie> roll 2d6+2
[19:14] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=8 ]{10}
[19:14] <Kotono> OOC: Destination: HIT.
[19:14] <Morrie> OOC: 50
[19:15] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59 Morrie: 40/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 105 G2: 49'

[19:15] <Kotono> The second ghoul gets a wind-shave as much of its middle is torn open! Rotted heart, lungs and ribs are sent cascading out, but it stays standing and fighting yet! OOC: That is the sign of OUCH. Shiva's up.
[19:16] <Kotono> With a negligent gesture, "You think wind can stop a maiden of blizzards?" she asks with sardonic amusement, as a column of frost rips through the party! OOC: M.ARM, all? Also note any cold res if you have it.
[19:16] <Kotono> roll 2d6+10
[19:16] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=4 ]{14}
[19:16] <Morrie> OOC: 5 here
[19:16] <Lehko> OOC: M.ARM 8.
[19:16] <Mycol> 15
[19:16] <Santos> ooc: 5 MARM, 0 cold res
[19:16] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 50/59 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (24/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 105 G2: 49'

[19:17] <Kotono> The buffet of cold leaves the party chilled, passing through you like freezing light! It's potent but ultimately leaves you intact, if weakened! OOC: Santos, go.
[19:18] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 50/59 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 105 G2: 49'
[19:18] <Santos> "You think ice can stop someone who wields fire against it?" Santos roars back as he slashes again at the powerful being before him.
[19:18] <Santos> roll d6+d6+4
[19:18] <Kotono> OOC: Forgot to deduct MP for quickening.
[19:18] <Kobot> Santos rolled d6+d6+4 --> [ 1d6=5 1d6=6 ]{15}
[19:18] <Santos> ooc: 35 damage
[19:18] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 50/59 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G2: 49'
[19:19] <Kotono> The flaming sabre easily cuts into Shiva, this time drawing blood! Blood as blue as the ocean, like sparking ice crystals of sapphire! But at this suddenly Shiva moves! OOC: Interrupt! Shiva's taking an interrupt turn by spending destiny.
[19:20] <Kotono> "It seems you're worth using a little bit of power on." Straightening up, Shiva snaps her fingers! Two more ghouls appear behind her on the frozen fountain! Suddenly everything is jagged ice and sub-zero winds! The entire arena is basked in glacial spikes! OOC: Adding difficult terrain and rolling init for the new ghouls.

[19:21] <Kotono> roll 2d6 G3
[19:21] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6 G3 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{7}
[19:21] <Kotono> roll 2d6 G4
[19:21] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6 G4 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{7}
[19:21] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 50/59 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G2: 49'

[19:21] <Morrie> "I told you to focus on the ghouls." He complains.
[19:22] <Kotono> OOC: G2 is up.
[19:22] <Kotono> The second ghoul finishes despite being sliced up! Suddenly a torrent of freezing hell is unleashed on Santos, consuming him mightily!
[19:23] <Kotono> roll 2d6+48-5
[19:23] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+48-5 --> [ 2d6=3 ]{46}
[19:23] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59, slowed 1 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>G2(6, charging)>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G2: 49'
[19:23] <Santos> "I'm stubborn!" Santos exclaims as he grunts, shivering from the attack. "The stupid thing dies next, promise!"
[19:24] <Kotono> Santos is buffeted into near frozen misery, ice piercing him all over and blood turning to permafrost! But he stays up, vision swimming despite his courage! OOC:Ow. Lehko, go.
[19:24] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59, slowed 1 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>G2(6)>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G2: 49'
[19:24] * Lehko swings his rifle around and takes a shot at the injured ghoul! (G2)
[19:24] <Lehko> roll 2d6+2
[19:24] <Kobot> Lehko rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=9 ]{11}
[19:24] <Kotono> OOC: You're rolling into hit country.
[19:24] <Lehko> OOC: 31 Damage.
[19:25] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59, slowed 1 Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'
[19:25] <Kotono> roll 2#1d100
[19:25] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2#1d100 --> [ 1d100=20 ]{20}, [ 1d100=22 ]{22}

[19:25] <Kotono> The ghoul is shot through the head, collapsing and fading away! It only leaves behind gil as it goes back to whence it came! OOC: Got it. G1 is up.
[19:26] <Santos> "Told you it'd die next!"
[19:26] <Morrie> "That isn't the problem!"
[19:28] <Kotono> The first ghoul completes his spell as well, more icy hell engulfing Santos! The pain is only momentary, because being half frozen and passing out from your injuries stops that much! OOC: KO, not even gonna bother rolling to see how much of an over KO is it.
[19:28] <Morrie> "THAT ...is the problem..."

[19:29] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'

[19:32] <Kotono> OOC: Strike my last line.
[19:32] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59, Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'
[19:32] <Kotono> OOC: Go ahead and use cover then, Lehko.

[19:33] <Lehko> "NO!"
[19:33] <Kotono> roll 2d6+48 roll damage now. M.ARM?
[19:33] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+48 roll damage now. M.ARM? --> [ 2d6=7 ]{55}
[19:33] * Lehko makes a running dash, coming to a sliding halt in front of Santos, bracing his shoulder into the attack!
[19:33] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 52/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'

[19:33] <Morrie> OOC: The damage is whatever it would've done to the covered target
[19:33] <Lehko> OOC: 8.
[19:33] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 5/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'
[19:34] <Lehko> OOC: Yeah, that's right. Goes off of the target's stats.

[19:34] <Kotono> Lehko barrels in, taking the ice right on the chest! IT leaves him frozen over, entire upper body rimed with ice! His fur turns blue and his body droops, but he's still up - and so is Santos! OOC: Now you're up, Mycol.
[19:34] <Mycol> OOC: Right.
[19:34] <Morrie> "Focus on the ghouls... I'll try and get us back on our feet."
[19:34] * Santos blinks in surprise. "...woah! Are you okay?!?"
[19:35] * Santos nods to Morrie this time.
[19:35] * Mycol puts himself into a spin, hard to watch before unexpectedly throwing his maracas at Ghoul 1
[19:35] <Mycol> 2d6+1
[19:35] <Santos> "Will do. Icy bitches aren't the only thing I'm good at beating up," he says with a firm tone, already focusing his eyes on the ghoul that attacked Lehko.
[19:35] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[19:35] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{8}
[19:35] <Mycol> OOC: >_>
[19:36] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[19:36] <Mycol> OOC: 27 damage if hit
[19:36] <Mycol> ....and again.
[19:36] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 5/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 22'
[19:36] <Kotono> OOC: Second action?
[19:36] <Mycol> OOC:  Also, I keep forgetting, but I took 11 damage
[19:36] * Lehko groans, and says with chattering teeth: "I-I'm...f-fant-tasic.."
[19:36] <Mycol> OOC:  But yeah. Attacking Ghoul 1
[19:36] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 5/58 Mycol 35/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 22'
[19:36] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[19:36] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=5 ]{6}
[19:36] <Kotono> OOC: Also an adventure in music or kinky lovin'. Either way, hit.
[19:37] <Mycol> OOC: 25
[19:37] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 4/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 31/64 Lehko 5/58 Mycol 35/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'

[19:37] <Kotono> The dancing mushroom capers about as his maracas slam into the ghoul twice over! They batter and beat it like a drum, causing an eye to pop out and bones to audibly break! OOC: Ow. Morrie, you're up.
[19:38] * Morrie will summon the sunlight itself to try and melt some of the ice from his comrades frozen hearts... and bodies.
[19:38] <Kotono> "Icy bitch? Really?" Shiva smiles, a smile that makes your blood run cold. "Well, I'll just have to introduce you to something big, hard, icy and spikey, warrior."
[19:38] <Morrie> roll 2d6+6
[19:38] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+6 --> [ 2d6=4 ]{10}
[19:38] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 14/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 41/64 Lehko 15/58 Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[19:38] <Santos> ooc: how'd she know I job changed! I was a ninja last we met!
[19:39] <Santos> ooc: She's a voyeur!
[19:39] <Mycol> OOC: That low of healing? Damn, I should have summoned.
[19:39] <Santos> "You're a perverted icy bitch then!" Santos declares.
[19:39] <Kotono> Wounds heal as the warmth of the sun chases away wounds! It helps but damage is still visible! OOC: Shiva's up.
[19:40] <Kotono> "A pity you took too long." With an errant gesture, "Blizzard!" Ice again rips through the party as the savagery of winter strikes!
[19:40] <Kotono> roll 2d6+10 M.ARM, y'all?
[19:40] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+10 M.ARM, y'all? --> [ 2d6=3 ]{13}
[19:40] <Santos> ooc: 5
[19:40] <Morrie> OOC: 5
[19:41] <Lehko> OOC: 8 M.Arm.
[19:41] <Mycol> OOC: 15
[19:41] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 33/64 (slow 1) Lehko 10/58 (slow 1) Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[19:41] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59 (slow 1), Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 (slow 1) Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[19:41] <Kotono> OOC: Morrie's immune to difficult terrain, forgot a sec.
[19:42] <Kotono> The ripples of cold pass through the party ,again bringing the warriors close to death! The blows are terrible and draining, but still you stand! Meanwhile the two ghouls begin to charge more ice magic, limbs freezing over! OOC: Okay, Santos. You're slowed, so instant actions are standard actions, standard are slow actions and you don't even wanna know what slow actions are. Fades after this round.
[19:43] <Morrie> "Don't... let them finish those spells...!"
[19:46] <Santos> "Not sure if I'll be able to kill it before then, but I'll try!" Santos says, starting to move towards the injured ghoul, the one that attacked Lehko before.
[19:46] <Santos> ooc: slow action, then
[19:46] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. Lehko.
[19:46] <Kotono> OOC: Also slowed.
[19:46] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 (slow 1) Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'

[19:47] * Lehko shakes off a bit of the ice, but still struggles to bring his rifle to bare on the same ghoul Santos is heading towards.
[19:47] <Kotono> OOC: Okay. G1.
[19:47] <Kotono> The first ghoul, mostly ice and battered wounds, begins to charge another spell! OOC: Mycol.
[19:47] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 (slow 1) Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[19:47] <Kotono> "I doubt you could stop a fly now, let alone another volley of spells," Shiva notes, sounding disinterested, "One more spell should finish the lot of you."
[19:48] <Morrie> "Mycol!"
[19:48] <Mycol> "You must have trouble counting."
[19:48] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 Mycol 45/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[19:49] * Mycol takes 11 haste damage and summons Titan.
[19:50] <Kotono> OOC: For holding, Mycol 34/46 (22/28 MP). What's Titan's HP?
[19:51] <Mycol> OOC: Double mine. 92
[19:51] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 Titan: 92/92 | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'

[19:53] <Kotono> The earth splits apart beneath Mycol! From it a giant stone hand lifts up the mushroom high into the sky! A man of brown muscle and earth appears, wearing naught but a loincloth! Titan towers over you, grinning, "GRAAAAAWH! Worry not, Mycol! You're safe!" Tossing the 'shroom away until he winks out of sight like a star, the summon faces Shiva, "Sorry dear. But I'm pact-bound." OOC: Go Mycol, you get a turn as Titan immediately.
[19:54] <Mycol> Titan will slam his big, stony fist into Ghoul 4.
[19:54] <Mycol> (Do I roll for hit, or do Summons just hit?)
[19:56] <Kotono> OOC: They auto-hit.
[19:56] <Mycol> roll 2d6+35 then
[19:56] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+35 then --> [ 2d6=6 ]{41}
[19:57] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 Titan: 92/92 (1 turn) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G4=G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42 G4: 40'

[19:58] <Kotono> The fourth ghoul is plummeled down, badly beaten by the esper! It rocks back, staggered! As it deals with that...OOC: Morrie.
[19:58] * Morrie takes a deep breath.
[19:59] <Mycol> OOC: This is gonna hurt.
[19:59] <Morrie> "It certainly does seem like we may not win here... but even so... I will not yield."
[20:00] <Morrie> With that said, all he can really do is hope for a miracle and summon the power of the wind outside to strike the fourth ghoul, hoping that stopping one of the casters will be enough.
[20:00] <Morrie> roll 2d6+2
[20:00] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=9 ]{11}

[20:00] <Kotono> "You'll just have to deal with losing," Shiva says sweetly as ice and candy, the wind around beginning to whip faster! Then her gaze turns from Titan to Morrie, "Try as hard as you can!" OOC: Hit.
[20:02] <Kotono> OOC: Damage?
[20:02] <Morrie> OOC: 51.
[20:02] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 6/59, Morrie: 33/64 Lehko 10/58 Titan: 92/92 (1 turn) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[20:02] <Kotono> roll 2#1d100
[20:02] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2#1d100 --> [ 1d100=6 ]{6}, [ 1d100=1 ]{1}
[20:02] <Morrie> "We've lost before... and we didn't give up then."
[20:03] <Santos> "And even if we lose, you're still an icy bitch!"
[20:03] <Kotono> The zombie is bisected, collapsing into gil! Its eye falls out, landing intact! Along with it, its heart falls to the ground! It glows with fire, burning and becoming a fiery phoenix down! OOC: Lucky drops. Shiva's up.

[20:04] <Kotono> "Really?" With a disinterested glance, "Then FREEZE!" She snaps, as another otrrent of cold batters you! OOC: M.ARM, y'all?
[20:04] <Kotono> roll 2d6+10
[20:04] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=11 ]{21}
[20:04] <Santos> ooc: 5
[20:04] <Lehko> OOC: 8.
[20:04] <Morrie> OOC: 5
[20:05] <Mycol> ooc: Titan has his reduced to 0.
[20:05] <Mycol> OOC: >_<
[20:05] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Titan: 71/92 (1 turn) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'

[20:06] <Kotono> The blast pummels the party, leaving Santos and Lehko face down! They're out cold, frozen and reeling! They can't even react as the ghoul turns to Titan! "You think I'm going to let you use your full power, dear?" Shiva says with casual contempt, as a barrage of ice hits Titan hard!
[20:06] <Kotono> roll 2d6+48
[20:06] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+48 --> [ 2d6=8 ]{56}
[20:07] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Titan: 13/92 (1 turn) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'

[20:08] <Kotono> The blast hits Titan hard, leaving his massive bulk flash frozen! As Santos and Lehko stay knocked the fuck out, the other ghoul finishes charging and more ice slams into Titan!
[20:08] <Kotono> roll 2d6+48
[20:08] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+48 --> [ 2d6=8 ]{56}
[20:09] <Kotono> The cold hits Titan directly, who falls to a knee, "Uff! This body can't take any more! Keep your heads up, Shiva's not invincible!" he cries, as he sinks back into the earth! Emerging from it is Mycol, back to the battle! OOC: You're up, Mycol. Switching Titan back out.
[20:09] <Mycol> Good lord.
[20:09] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 34/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[20:10] <Mycol> OOC: Am I hast---yes. Good.
[20:10] * Mycol shrugs.
[20:10] <Mycol> "That's what I get for trusting an earth deity instead of myself."
[20:10] <Mycol> "You should realize. I'm. The. Best."
[20:11] * Mycol dances and spins some maracas into Ghoul 1's face.
[20:11] <Mycol> 2d6+1
[20:11] <Kotono> OOC: Kobot needs roll.
[20:11] <Mycol> Right.
[20:11] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[20:11] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=3 ]{4}
[20:11] <Mycol> OOC:  I knew that, too.
[20:11] <Kotono> OOC: Project status: Miss. Second turn?
[20:11] <Mycol> OOC: We'll call that a feint. The REAL attack, attack #2 is.....

[20:11] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 23/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>G1(4, charging)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G1: 42'
[20:11] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[20:11] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=6 ]{7}
[20:11] <Kotono> OOC: A hit!
[20:12] <Mycol> 26, then.
[20:13] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 23/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'
[20:13] <Kotono> roll 2#1d100
[20:13] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2#1d100 --> [ 1d100=80 ]{80}, [ 1d100=69 ]{69}
[20:14] <Kotono> The ghoul can take no more, the blows making it crumble down! Gil spills out as it vanishes, only one more left up! OOC: Okay, Morrie.
[20:16] <Morrie> "I will... not... yield!"
[20:17] * Morrie will summon, with the last ounce of his strength, the power of wind to strike at Shiva!
[20:17] <Morrie> roll 2d6+2
[20:17] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=2 ]{4}
[20:17] <Morrie> OOC: Figures.
[20:17] <Kotono> OOC: Dick move, Kobot. Dick move.
[20:17] <Mycol> OOC: Welp.

[20:18] <Kotono> But the wind does not answer as Shiva chuckles! Instead she raises a hand up, "Blizzard!" Is intoned, another gust of ice slamming into the surviving party!
[20:18] <Kotono> roll 2d6+10 I'll scroll up for M.ARM
[20:18] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+10 I'll scroll up for M.ARM --> [ 2d6=2 ]{12}
[20:19] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 10/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 23/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171'
[20:19] <Kotono> The gust of ice again impacts the party, rocking the survivors back further! Mycol ignores it, protected by his glass vest! Meanwhile the third ghoul finishes, a chunk of ice coming for Morrie!
[20:20] <Kotono> roll 2d6+48 really academic here.
[20:20] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+48 really academic here. --> [ 2d6=7 ]{55}
[20:20] <Kotono> OOC: ACtually ,strike, never removed the charging from last round.

[20:20] <Kotono> The ghoul rears back, again beginning to charge more icy hell! OOC: Mycol, you're up. Go.
[20:21] <Mycol> "Oh no you don't! Morrie! Finish him!"
[20:21] * Mycol spins his Maracas at Mr. Ghoulie
[20:21] <Mycol> 2d6+1
[20:21] <Mycol> Roll 2d6+1
[20:21] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=11 ]{12}
[20:21] <Kotono> OOC: Hiiiit.
[20:21] <Mycol> 31 damage
[20:21] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 10/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 23/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G3: 26'
[20:21] <Mycol> OOC: AND AGAIN
[20:22] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 10/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 12/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G3: 26'
[20:24] * Mycol then grins and pulls the phoenix down through dimensions into his hand, darting over to apply it to Santos.
[20:24] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 1/59, Morrie: 10/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 12/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>G3(7, charging)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 G3: 26'

[20:25] <Kotono> The phoenix down appears in hand, suddenly bringing the spark of life back to Santos! He rallies, slowly getting up to one knee! OOC: Okay, Morrie, you're up.
[20:26] <Morrie> "I can try and stabilize us, but..."
[20:26] <Santos> "I have that potion from that lady in the last town, Morrie!" Santos says, wincing from his injuries.
[20:28] * Morrie realizes the ghoul will kill them, regardless, so in a last-ditch effort, strikes at it with wind!
[20:28] <Morrie> roll 2d6+2
[20:28] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+2 --> [ 2d6=8 ]{10}
[20:28] <Kotono> OOC: That be a sign of the hiiit.
[20:28] <Morrie> OOC: 50
[20:28] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 1/59, Morrie: 10/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 12/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 '
[20:28] <Kotono> roll 2#1d100
[20:28] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2#1d100 --> [ 1d100=20 ]{20}, [ 1d100=70 ]{70}
[20:29] <Kotono> The last ghoul is cut apart, bisected and fading away into a tinkle of gil! But Shiva is there, chuckling, "Valiant, but ultimately only delaying the inevitable! Blizzard!" Another wave of cold buffets the part relentlessly!
[20:29] <Kotono> roll 2d6+10
[20:29] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+10 --> [ 2d6=4 ]{14}
[20:29] <Mycol> OOC: 15
[20:30] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 1/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 12/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2, quickened) | S: 171 '
[20:30] <Morrie> OOC: 5
[20:30] <Mycol> OOC: Ah, we're fine.
[20:30] <Santos> ooc: back to unconscious~
[20:30] <Kotono> The blast hits the party! Freshly rallied, Santos can do little but go right back to sleep! Meanwhile Morrie just barely holds on while Mycol again ignores the torrents of cold! OOC: Ow.  Mycol.
[20:30] <Mycol> OOC: Good thing I took 0 damage, or I'd be KO'd right now.
[20:31] <Kotono> OOC: That vest was a good investment.
[20:31] <Mycol> OOC: Best in-vest-ment.
[20:31] <Morrie> "Just... go for it..."
[20:32] * Mycol continues dancing, wobbly.
[20:32] * Mycol spins his maracas after Shiva.
[20:33] <Mycol> 2d6+1
[20:33] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1, jesus christ how do I fuck that up so much
[20:33] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1, jesus christ how do I fuck that up so much --> error: malformed expression
[20:33] <Kotono> OOC: Like that.
[20:33] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[20:33] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=7 ]{8}
[20:33] <Mycol> 27.
[20:33] <Kotono> OOC: Miss. Shiva has higher AVD than the ghouls. Second action?
[20:35] <Mycol> "Morrie, pressing or healing?"
[20:36] <Morrie> "I don't... think she's going to give us much reprieve."
[20:36] <Mycol> roll 2d6+1
[20:36] <Kobot> Mycol rolled 2d6+1 --> [ 2d6=9 ]{10}
[20:36] <Kotono> OOC: Hit.
[20:36] <Mycol> 29, if hits.
[20:36] <Mycol> OOC: Drop quickening.
[20:36] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 1/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 1/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 196 '

[20:36] * Mycol spins slower and slower. Wobbles.
[20:37] <Mycol> "S'fine. I'm fine.
[20:37] <Kotono> Maracas fly freely, clubbing Shiva! She rolls with them, getting a bit of a black eye from one! "GUGH!" She grunts, anger flaring! OOC: Ow. Morrie.
[20:38] * Morrie balls his fist and punches the snowy ground. They might be beaten, but they haven't lost.
[20:38] * Morrie will summon his willpower to pull the spirits of the sun to the injured party. Maybe, just maybe...
[20:38] <Morrie> roll 2d6+6 healing
[20:38] <Kobot> Morrie rolled 2d6+6 healing --> [ 2d6=10 ]{16}
[20:38] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 0/59, Morrie: 17/64 Lehko 0/58 Mycol 17/46 (22/28 MP) | DT: Take ice damage=slowed for1 round | Morrie>Shiva(8, wind)>Santos>Lehko(5)>MycolMiko(2) | S: 196 '
[20:40] <Kotono> Healing warmth basks the party! Wounds partially mend, but Shiva merely smiles grimly, "Unfortunately my patience is at an end! Suddenly the sky is full of icicles, raining down like a barrage of swords! "Drifting breeze, come down with fury! Blizzara!"
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 2d6+30
[20:41] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d6+30 --> [ 2d6=6 ]{36}
[20:41] <Kotono> roll 36-15
[20:41] <Kobot> Kotono rolled 36-15 --> {21}

[20:41] * Joins: Hatbot (~Hatbot@cpe-72-182-99-123.austin.res.rr.com)
[20:42] * Quits: Kobot (~dunefar@ip68-96-9-49.hr.hr.cox.net) (Quit: Getting out before the PCs get me.)
[20:42] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 1/59, Morrie: 1/64 Lehko 1/58 Mycol 1/46 (22/28 MP)'

[20:42] <Kotono> Pain. Pain and darkness as the icicles fall! All becomes dark for the party! From this darkness is...OW!  The distinct sensation of being kicked stirs the party! "Wake up," Shiva's voice calls, "You're not dead, just frozen over."
[20:44] * Lehko groans and shuffles up from the ground, shaking the frost and ice off of himself.
[20:44] * Morrie grunts once, slowly opening his eyes after being so rudely awakened. "You didn't... throw us out, huh..."
[20:44] <Lehko> "Hell hath no fury like an ice maiden."
[20:45] * Lehko eyes the Ice Queen as he stands up fully.
[20:45] <Morrie> "Yes, well, when you're calling her names, it isn't much of a surprise..."
[20:45] <Kotono> "Not yet. Before I send you out," With a gesture at them, "Get stronger. If you can't even find the strength and strategy to defeat this body I'm sealed in, you won't last long against serious enemies. I'll be waiting for you to challenge again. Now...Escape!" Suddenly the world blurs, before you stand outside the cellar once more!
[20:45] <Mycol> "knew I should have... mana shielded...."
[20:45] * Mycol stands up.
[20:46] <Morrie> "We... should probably report to Ebenezer..."
[20:47] * Morrie does decide to call on the spirits for at least the ability for the party to walk without looking quite as... well, banged up.

[20:47] * Kotono changes topic to 'Santos: 59/59, Morrie: 64/64 Lehko 58/58 Mycol 46/46 (22/28 MP)'

[20:48] * Lehko nods.
[20:48] <Lehko> "And we should sell our extra things... I think I may know a way of dealing with those green seals with the help of Morrie and Mycol, as well."
[20:48] <Santos> "Next time we challenge her, we should probably have something that numbs cold damage or something," Santos notes.
[20:49] <Morrie> "A good idea. And deal with the ghouls first."
[20:49] * Morrie punches Santos in the shoulder. Lightly.
[20:49] <Kotono> OOC: What do you want to do first, Ebenezer or shopping?
[20:49] <Santos> "She was totally asking for attacks!"
[20:50] <Santos> "And I definitely did the most damage to her too!"
[20:50] <Morrie> "I think that was part of her strategy."
[20:50] <Santos> "Strategy is overrated."
[20:50] <Lehko> "I think we should talk to Ebenezer first. He may think of something we need to buy supplies for first."
[20:51] * Morrie nods.
[20:51] * Mycol seems cowed by being defeated.

[20:51] <Morrie> OOC: Nezer, it looks like.
[20:51] <Mycol> OOC: Agreed on this part
[20:52] <Kotono> OOC: Okay then.

[20:52] <Lehko> "Oh, and Mycol. Maybe you can help us stack the deck in our favor. If you can, see if Titan has any info on how to fight his wife."
[20:52] <Mycol> "I'm getting the impression he largely says 'Yes dear' a lot."
[20:52] <Santos> "I'd get that impression too."
[20:52] * Morrie does smile a little, even if they did get beaten.
[20:54] * Lehko sighs and sympathizes with Titan.

[20:54] <Kotono> Finding Ebenezer is a bit hard. Namely that when you go back around, the front gate is open! Soldiers are inside, a generally festive air! Ebenezer is just outside the gate, "There you are! The monsters suddenly lost coordination and broke, making an attack inside possible! They're getting routed - you got the Dark Elf, didn't you?"
[20:54] <Lehko> "Titan, my friend... I understand your pain. I have two wives like that myself."
[20:55] <Kotono> "Eh?" Ebenezer stares at Lehko, "Come again?"
[20:56] <Lehko> "Nothing. We had an encounter with Shiva. Titan's wife. I sympathize with him after meeting her."
[20:56] <Mycol> "She should have beat up the silly Dark Elf herself.
[20:57] <Morrie> "Magic wasn't very effective on it, I don't think she could."
[20:57] <Kotono> "Oh. In any case," Nodding happily, "You are the heroes of the hour! You'll be given an award and reward for this, I'm sure! As soon as the monsters are cleared out I can begin my research."
[20:59] <Lehko> "Speaking of that.. I think I might have an idea. There are runes in one of the areas, that glow green and drain life... I think.. I might be able to purify the area with some help from Morrie and Mycol."
[20:59] <Morrie> "Purify...? Hm... You know, speaking of, I saw something in a store here... I wonder if it has any relationship to that area..."
[21:01] <Morrie> "If we're going to try that, maybe we should try it on something smaller first."

[21:01] <Kotono> "Oh, I'll have to look into those too!" Nodding, "Oh, and a nobleman rode into town while you were in there. Prince Zamar, son of King Grannot. He wants to meet the heroes behind the breakthrough and mentioned reward."
[21:01] * Lehko nods to Morrie.
[21:02] <Lehko> "I agree, but I think the three of us can pull it off."
[21:03] * Morrie nods. "All right, I'll buy one after... er... well, apparently after we meet the Prince."
[21:03] * Lehko nods.
[21:03] <Mycol> "Oooh! A human noble!"

[21:03] <Kotono> OOC: Ready to move along y'all?
[21:03] <Lehko> OOC: Yeah.
[21:04] * Mycol adjusts his cap
[21:04] <Mycol> OOC: (Yeah)
[21:04] <Morrie> OOC: yahp

[21:05] <Kotono> It's not long until you're escorted to the throne room. Guards line the halls - it's only a few long halls until the throne room you found. Here sits a young man, no older than twenty. He wears a purple cloak and light chain armor, sitting on the throne that was just recently kept warm by the Dark Elf. OOC: Go ahead and intro yourselves.
[21:06] * Morrie looks at the others, since he has literally zero experience with this and really isn't sure what's natural.
[21:06] * Lehko takes this noble on equal standing with a clan chieftaness.
[21:07] * Lehko steps forward and bows his head to the young man, slightly.
[21:07] <Lehko> "Lord, I am Lehko Mocorho. I am a Mithra of the forrest. I hope you are well, and find our services acceptable."
[21:07] <Mycol> "Greetings, flesh-man prince! I am honored the destiny of introducing our two species together in harmony, forever."
[21:07] <Santos> "Greetings, mylord," Santos says, taking a deep bow, though he does not bend on his knee to prostate him lower.
[21:07] * Morrie will make a short bow.

[21:08] <Kotono> The prince stares a moment, "I'm sorry," he says, voice all smooth refinement, going down as easily as well aged scotch, "But are you a talking mushroom?"
[21:08] * Mycol dances weirdly.
[21:09] <Mycol> "Yes and no. No more than you are a talking monkey. I am a mushboom, and as a flesh-man is above the animals, we are above the plants."
[21:10] <Mycol> "We have hid ourselves away for too long, and realize that we must live together with the flesh-men."
[21:11] <Kotono> "Ah." Quickly moving on, "Under the circumstances I will allow this breech of etiquette to pass. In the future, kneeling to royalty is expected. I confess, I did not expect this party to be so...diverse." Pausing on that and Mycol's further words, "Are you implying you are a diplomat, mushboom?"
[21:11] * Mycol dances enthusiastically.
[21:12] <Mycol> "Yes, yes! We wish harmony with the glorious lands of the flesh men."
[21:15] <Kotono> "I see. When you return to Serrendale, you should seek an audience with His Majesty." Clearing his throat after, a smile that's all oil and ease comes to his face. "I understand we have you to thank for resolving this difficult situation. You have our thanks, and an understanding that should you ever seek a business or military career within this kingdom, we will whisper a few words into the right ears. Further, if you have a request, I am willing to entertain it."

[21:17] * Morrie will turn to the others, in case they have something to ask for.
[21:17] <Santos> "I've always wanted to have a monument named in my honor," Santos can't help but blurt out. His lifetime goal could also be asked, but somehow he doesn't think he's big enough to ask for that. Not yet at least. "And a parade! Parades are nice!"
[21:18] * Lehko turns wide eyes to Santos and his tail poofs up a bit.
[21:18] <Morrie> "......."
[21:18] <Lehko> "uh, no. No parades. I don't want to be  seen that openly."
[21:18] * Lehko glances around nervously.
[21:18] <Morrie> "...Ah, I have it."
[21:19] <Mycol> "The time will always come again when I am ready to introduce my race to the flesh-men. When that time comes, remember that I was here.
[21:19] <Morrie> "As we are adventurers, your grace, we are always looking to ensure we are equipped well. Is there someone who perhaps we could forge a deal with, in recognition of our feats in this area?"
[21:20] * Morrie preeetty much made up all the fluffy language on the spot and hopes he didn't bungle it.
[21:20] <Santos> "You guys -don't- want a parade or monument? What the hell? Are you all that shy?" Santos asks, flabbergasted.
[21:20] <Morrie> "It should not be our concern right now."
[21:21] <Kotono> "Your requests will be taken under advisement," Prince Zamar says, clearing his throat. "To clarify one point, what kind of deal do you desire? Free equipment or something else?"
[21:21] <Lehko> "I, uh, just won't take part of a parade. Gotta keep out of sight, if I can."
[21:21] <Santos> "What, are you a criminal or something?"
[21:22] * Lehko looks at Santos flatly.
[21:22] <Morrie> "Not free... but perhaps a higher tier of equipment then what is normally available."
[21:22] <Morrie> "We would be willing to collect the needed materials, if necessary... but having such a boon would help us."
[21:23] <Lehko> "I *ran away* from my wives. Humans have one spouse. I have... more than that."

[21:23] <Kotono> "I understand," Prince Zamar says, "Your requests will be taken under advisement. We shall have a feast tomorrow to celebrate. You are free until that time."
[21:23] * Lehko gets a shell-shocked glaze to his eyes.
[21:23] <Lehko> "You have no idea the wrath they're capable of..."
[21:23] * Lehko trails off quietly.
[21:23] * Morrie nods, bows again (a little more than last time) and will start out.
[21:24] <Mycol> "Before I go, I humbly request to perform for the flesh-prince.
[21:25] <Santos> "You -really- do relate to Titan, don't you? You're a regular 'Yes dear!' man yourself!" Santos states with a snort, before bowing again to Prince Zamar.
[21:25] * Lehko just kind of stands there in silent horror and shock, lost in memories..
[21:25] * Mycol pulls out his maracas and begins an intricate, bizarre dance, that eventually turns into a FREAKISH BREAK DANCE.
[21:25] <Mycol> 2d6+5
[21:25] * Hatbot --> "Mycol rolls 2d6+5, and gets 11." [2d6=1, 5]

[21:27] <Kotono> As the party begins to leave, Mycol begins to break dance! The prince stares, utterly in rapture at the odd dance! His eyes go wide and his jaw hangs open! As Mycol goes on he stays just like that, until the dancing mushboom finishes! "I..." he begins at the performance, before at last saying, "I have never seen a dance like that before. That is...most remarkable."
[21:28] * Mycol shrugs.
[21:29] <Mycol> "I hope it pleases the flesh-men"
[21:29] <Kotono> "It is something I will not forget," Prince Zamar says. OOC: Okay, are y'all ready to move along now? You have some shoppin' to be done?

[21:30] <Lehko> OOC: Yarp. Sword/armor trade and gillionaire for whatever is the most expensive after that.
[21:30] <Morrie> OOC: I will also be purchasing the Cursed... bracer? I think.
[21:30] <Mycol> I'm gonna sell my old Maracas.
[21:31] <Morrie> OOC: Armband.
[21:31] <Kotono> OOC: Okay, we'll handle shopping in #ffgaming and in board posts. We'll handle the sword bartering in here.

[21:34] <Kotono> The party heads to the bartering shop. Soon enough you meet in a back room - table, chairs, that sorta thing - with the owner of the armor. It's a woman with long blue hair done into an big, tight bun. She wears well-kept armor and carries a blade. "Hail and well met!" she says, voice full of vigorous energy. "You have a Silver Sword?"
[21:34] * Lehko gives a jaunty wave and a grin.
[21:35] * Morrie will reach into the bag to produce the Silver Sword.
[21:35] <Lehko> "Hello! Yes, we do! We came across it in the castle. You have the armor?"
[21:35] <Kotono> "I do," she says, "May I see the sword? I'd like to make sure it's not damaged and authentic."
[21:35] * Lehko nods and motions to Morrie.
[21:36] <Lehko> "I'd like the same for the armor, as well."
[21:36] * Morrie will hand it over, hilt first so as to be safe, just like a pair of scissors.
[21:36] * Lehko replies with an easy smile.
[21:37] <Kotono> A nod, the armor pulled out from her bag. Somehow. It's a set of heavy silver armor, polished and pristine! Meanwhile she takes the sword, looking it over carefully. "Oh yes, it's in fine shape!" she says, offering her free hand out, "Do we have a deal?"
[21:37] * Lehko looks over the straps and the armor.
[21:38] <Kotono> Lehko can tell it looks to be in fine shape. Nothing looks wrong with it.
[21:38] <Lehko> "Well, mostly we do. I do want the armor, however we know there's a bit of cost difference between the sword and the armor; the sword runs a few hundred gil more than the armor, I believe. Would you be willing to discuss this?"
[21:38] <Lehko> OOC: I have negotiation and mercantile, for reference. Let me know which to roll.

[21:39] <Kotono> "Well yes," she says quickly, "But Silver Armor's much rarer than a Silver Sword. You need pure silver to make this, while you only need normal silver and a white mage's blessings to make a Silver Sword. Relative to armor prices," Reaching out to tap the breastplate of the silver armor, "The armor is far more expensive." OOC: Go ahead and reply to her. I'll call for a roll when I feel one's needed.
[21:39] * Morrie is just looking around, since this doesn't really concern him that much.
[21:40] <Santos> ooc: I can roll negotiation to assist his check! I will use my powerful ninja/warrior presence to add an intimidation bonus! (Does this system even allow assists?)
[21:40] * Lehko nods.
[21:40] <Kotono> OOC: Don't think it does, I'd figure something out on the fly.
[21:40] <Morrie> OOC: Don't forget she now gets a bonus to negotiate because of the sword! You fool!
[21:40] <Mycol> OOC: L oh L.

[21:42] <Lehko> "That may be a bit accurate, but the fact remains that in actual market value, we can simply sell the sword, buy the armor, and pocket the full difference, as well. I understand we're doing each other benefit by cutting out time and middle man this way, but there has to be a way to make up the value difference for us."
[21:43] <Kotono> OOC: Make a negotiate check then.
[21:43] * Lehko also pats the table.
[21:43] <Morrie> OOC: YOU FOOL!

[21:43] <Lehko> "Also, as property has not been exchanged, I ask you keep the item on the table, as the armor is."
[21:43] * Lehko smiles.
[21:43] <Lehko> roll 2d6+4 Negotiation
[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Lehko rolls 2d6+4 Negotiation and gets 10." [2d6=2, 4]
[21:43] <Kotono> roll 2d6+6
[21:43] * Hatbot --> "Kotono rolls 2d6+6 and gets 15." [2d6=3, 6]
[21:44] <Kotono> Smiling and keeping the sword, "I've heard Mithra men are...interesting." With a coy smile, "Lots of wives, too. Perhaps," With a bat of her eyelashes, "Perhaps another?"
[21:45] * Lehko flicks his ears in surprise and widens both his pupils and eyes.
[21:45] <Kotono> The woman smiles and licks her lips, meeting Lehko's eyes.
[21:46] <Lehko> "Uh.. Well.. That may be, but.. Things like that are more... family decisions. You would have to.. uh.. discuss that with my other wives. You'd have to. Uh. court them before me, in essence."
[21:46] * Lehko quickly glances around.
[21:46] <Kotono> With an angelic smile, "Let's just keep the deal to as posted then, hm?" Placing the Silver Sword down, "Sword for armor, we both walk away happy."
[21:47] <Morrie> "I don't think the gil amount is worth making a fuss over."
[21:48] * Lehko shrugs.

[21:48] <Santos> "Just marry her and buy her a 300 gil ring, and that'll be the end of it," Santos says with a grumble, as he crosses his arms.
[21:49] <Santos> "You already left your old wives anyway."
[21:49] * Lehko glares at Santos.
[21:49] <Kotono> "Oh, how scandalous!" Gasping at that, "Those poor women!"
[21:50] <Lehko> "I didn't *leave* them. We're not divorced or anything. But yes, I'd rather not leave another wife and child behind. Males like me can be.. pretty potent. So yes, sword for armor, straight."
[21:50] * Lehko offers her his hand to shake on the deal.
[21:50] <Santos> "You have -children-?"
[21:50] <Kotono> "Done!" Hands are shook, swords and armor passed on! "Pleasure doing business with you!" OOC: Loot post.
[21:51] <Lehko> "By now? Maybe. I had to.. uh.. make them tired enough not to follow me right away."
[21:51] <Santos> "You're such a deadbeat dad."
[21:51] <Lehko> "I barely made it out of the village territory with my remaining stamina."
[21:52] <Lehko> "Bah! I am not. I had good reason! Do you have any idea how hard it is to get *out* of that village? Besides, when I complete my project, I'm going back to implement it in the village. It's for everyone's best."
[21:53] <Santos> "Except your poor kids! Just think, how old will they be when you finally come home! Why, they'll not even know who you are!"
[21:54] <Lehko> "That's not half-uncommon, actually. Males are protected, and kids are community raised. They may have one father, but as far as the village is concerned, they have *dozens* of parents."

[22:04] <Morrie> roll 2d6+4 Tier 2 SOS-Berserk Armor with Rage Silver
[22:04] * Hatbot --> "Morrie rolls 2d6+4 Tier 2 SOS-Berserk Armor with Rage Silver and gets 13." [2d6=3, 6]
[22:05] <Morrie> OOC: Of course I'd roll that when I'm not making tier 3 armor, you putz
[22:05] <Kotono> OOC: Robots suuuuck.