Soiree (Afina)

[Ebiris]

It's certainly not of any import to Afina but it's not for her benefit she's doing this. "What contingencies are in place in the event of your capture or death? Who will step in to fill your role?"

[Anastasia]

"I do not know. Another agent will be sent or activated, that is standard protocol," The devil reports.

[Ebiris]

"Is there anything else you wish to be enlightened about by this devil, Maharaja of the Waves?" Afina asks, turning to the Padisha now.

[Anastasia]

"No," The Padisha says, gesturing. From the waters a blue trident appears before you, "I don't feel like getting up. Execute this trash for me."

[Ebiris]

Afina reaches out to grab the trident and studies it a moment.

Is the trident appropriately pixie-sized?

[Anastasia]

It is once you grab it, shrinking down.

[Ebiris]

She prefers lighter weapons as a rule, but one can hardly deny the Padisha can she? Hopefully it's holy otherwise it won't be able to actually kill a gelugon. "Your part is done, begone," she dismisses the pit fiend, clearing her summoning circle as she swims behind the gelugon before driving the trident through its neck with both hands!

Presumably its helpless right now so I can coup it. Damage would be 1d6+9+1d6 (last is sneak attack) as a maximised crit for a coup so 36 damage before any enhancements the weapon has. DC 46 fort or dead.

[Anastasia]

No need, the trident is beyond such petty things.

> roll 1d20 needs a 20
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 6 > [d20=6]

The gelugon's body is sucked into the trident, leaving not a speck behind. A moment later it's in the Padisha's hand and sized for her. "The gelugon's soul will not be allowed to return to Hell. Such would be...insufficient for the penalty it has earned. Thank you, Lady Afina," The Padisha smiles, "You continue to surprise and amuse us."

[Ebiris]

Afina bows deeply. "It is my pleasure to have brought some entertainment out of such proceedings, oh Emir of All Currents."

[Anastasia]

The Padisha smiles and speaks aloud, "Know that you are protected, our people. Baator's arrogance is little more than comedy before us. Go and enjoy the rest of your celebration in peace."

At the same time, you hear the Padisha's voice whisper in your ear, "You remind me of The Artist's work, the rainbow on the canvas of a pixie, but his touch is only faint on you. How curious and how lovely."

[Ebiris]

is the Artist a pseudonym of Renbuu?

[Anastasia]

You have the K:P to be unable to fail this. Yes. His titles are The Lord of Colors, The Ever-Changing and The Artist.

[Ebiris]

"Many painters have touched my canvas," Afina says softly. Wait that sounds quite suggestive, doesn't it? Not how she meant it! "Renbuu and Baleruk were inspirations, but I'm my own piece in the end."

[Anastasia]

The Padisha takes 10 on her Sense Motive check for a total (after various bonuses) of 112.

"A unique piece?" The Padisha murmurs, "You give me more reason to want you as mine and mine alone."

[Ebiris]

"Just as I've had many influences, so too do I have many motivations and loyalties. No mean feat for one to cleave through all of them for herself," Afina says, still speaking quietly. Though she is flattered. And still unsure if she's being hit on or if the Padisha wants her in the same way Lathander wanted her; as an exceptionally powerful and fabulous servant.