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Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 03:54:31 PM

18:59 <Skaya> Pretending she didn't notice anything, she asks Devar telepathically, 'Is there anything behind me? There's this persistent sound of water.'
19:00 <Devar> Devar will look behind Skaya as he comes in!
19:01 <Kotono> It looks like a greenish skinned elf, a short spear in hand. He's moving with admirable stealth, right for Skaya's back.
19:02 <Devar> 'Yes, you've got an elf about to stab you.' He returns to her.
19:03 <Skaya> Is she at fault here? Skaya decides to suddenly pick up speed, dashing behind Devar!
19:07 <Kotono> It's good speed, because a moment later with a cry of, "Yaaah!" A stab comes at where Skaya's back was. She's safe if not by much, saved from the worst fate. The elf bristles as he prepares for a nother strike, "Get out!" OOC: INit, you two have a problem.
19:07 <Kotono> roll 1d20+2 aquatic elf
19:07 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+2 aquatic elf --> [ 1d20=8 ]{10}
19:08 <Skaya> "Okay!" Skaya agrees, leaving!
19:08 <Skaya> roll 1d20+13
19:08 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+13 --> [ 1d20=11 ]{24}
19:08 <Devar> roll 1d20+3 Devar is very fast
19:08 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+3 Devar is very fast --> [ 1d20=2 ]{5}
19:12 <Kotono> OOC Go Skaya, since you reaction matters lots here.
19:12 <Kotono> Init is Skaya (24) > Elf (10)> Devar (5)
19:12 — Skaya gets outside! While unlikely, perhaps this was a misunderstanding? And she doesn't want to kill the host of a house she broke into if all he wants is for her to leave.
19:15 <Kotono> The door is thrown open and Skay aswims out. The elf lets out a cry, brandishing his spear all the wild. OOC: Devar, go.
19:18 <Devar> Devar will follow suit with Skaya. "Are you part of the bandit gang?" Devar asks. It isn't exactly the best time for this question...
19:19 <Kotono> "Get out!" A cry of concern, as Anne and Sanda join the two of you, Rina and LIza at the ready. "Intruders!"
19:21 — Skaya will rely on Devar for this. After all, on the off chance this was a mistake Devar would have a better standing than her.
19:22 <Devar> "I won't deny that part, but your friends ought to not be so suspicious and come running in here." Devar replies, making no particular movements to fight. "We're not here to rob anyone, except deal with the bandits in the area."
19:23 <Kotono> "Go on down into the trench," Is the call, guarded, "ANd leave us be!"
19:24 <Devar> "Can do, sorry for the misunderstanding." He says.
19:27 <Kotono> Anne backs away slowly, followed by the others.
19:27 <Kotono> "Go," A single curt word.
19:28 <Devar> Devar will wait for the others to go and pull up the rear, hands up to indicate no violence is intended.
19:28 — Skaya waits outside with a sigh.
19:29 <Kotono> Once the party has pulled back, the elf swims forward and shuts the door. Once that's done, "Well then," Anne murmurs, "Thank you for your cautiou, Skaya. A bluff or not, you acted wisely to withdraw."
19:30 <Skaya> "On the off chance we're in the wrong and all," Skaya responds with another sigh. "Let's just go straight for the trench?"
19:35 <Kotono> "If it's a bluff, it's a canny one," Liza eyes the door, "Smart enough to make a good on sympathy or to learn if we're brigands ourselves."
19:35 <Devar> "If they turn out to be the ones we're after, we can just come back." Devar says.
19:36 <Kotono> "We know where they live," Sanda glurgles.
19:36 <Kotono> "Now you sound ominous," Rina retorts, "We know where they live."
19:40 <Devar> Devar nods and will start swimming towards the trench itself.
19:41 <Skaya> "You're in the right environment for it, too!" Skaya tells Sanda admiringly.
19:42 <Kotono> Sanda smiles more, "Oh, just wait." she promises Rina, as all of you swim towards the trench. OOC: Give me a d100, one of you. Doesn't matter which of you.
19:42 <Skaya> roll 1d100
19:42 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=66 ]{66}
19:52 <Kotono> The party doesn't go far before you see something emerging in the distant depths. It looks to be a trio of shark riders, massively large white shark rising up. On each of them is a fish-man, clad in scaled green armor and with tridents at the ready. Dangling from the sides of the sharks are heads of various creatures, a few dozen on each. They're about 200ft away from the party as of now.
19:54 <Skaya> "If you're using a head to adorn your shark it's okay to attack you, right?!"
19:54 <Devar> Devar wishes he had Storm's Eye on hand right now, but will just have to make due without him!
19:55 <Kotono> There's no direct answer, but one points the party's way and at that, the three shark riders start to approach fast. You miiight have a problem here.
19:55 <Devar> OOC: Do I have time for a swift action?
19:56 <Kotono> OOC: If it's anything combatty, I'll call for init instead.
19:56 <Devar> OOC: Hokie
19:57 <Devar> roll 1d20+3 devar is still very fast
19:57 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+3 devar is still very fast --> [ 1d20=13 ]{16}
19:57 <Skaya> roll 1d20+13
19:57 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+13 --> [ 1d20=15 ]{28}
19:57 <Kotono> OOC: I'll take that as a yes, it is something combatty. Alrighty then.
19:57 ⇐ Iddy quit (uid408070@lunarnet-423F0355.irccloud.com) Quit: Connection closed for inactivity
19:58 <Kotono> roll 1d20 Sanda
19:58 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20 Sanda --> [ 1d20=18 ]{18}
19:58 <Kotono> roll 1d20+4 Anne
19:58 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+4 Anne --> [ 1d20=18 ]{22}
19:58 <Kotono> roll 1d20+14 Rina
19:58 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+14 Rina --> [ 1d20=11 ]{25}
19:59 <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 Liza
19:59 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+6 Liza --> [ 1d20=18 ]{24}
19:59 <Kotono> roll 1d20+2 shark rider
19:59 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+2 shark rider --> [ 1d20=7 ]{9}
19:59 <Kotono> roll 1d20+6 shark rider
19:59 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+6 shark rider --> [ 1d20=6 ]{12}
19:59 <Kotono> roll 1d20+7 shark rider
19:59 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+7 shark rider --> [ 1d20=20 ]{27}
20:00 <Kotono> Init is Skaya (29) > Shark Rider 3 (27) > Rina (25) > Liza (24) > Anne (22) > Sanda (18) > Devar (16) > Shark Rider 2 (12) > Shark Rider 1 (9)
20:00 <Kotono> Init is Skaya (28) > Shark Rider 3 (27) > Rina (25) > Liza (24) > Anne (22) > Sanda (18) > Devar (16) > Shark Rider 2 (12) > Shark Rider 1 (9)
20:00 <Kotono> OOC: Go Skaya.
20:01 — Skaya intends to wait and allow the shark riders to draw closer! She'll interrupt in case of an obvious attack being launched!
20:02 <Kotono> One of the sharks moves fast, closing a little over half the distance and getting closer fast. OOC: 120ft moved, 80ft away. Rina and Liza, then Anne and Sanda.
20:08 <Kotono> Right now there's a comfortable sphere of air around the party. It seems to be stabilizing for now at a 15ft radius. Rina meanwhile stays at the ready, sword prepared. Liza does the same, while Anne grimaces and takes a long breath. Sanda stares them down, "I'll smash you," she warns, staff brandished.
20:09 <Skaya> Sanda should really trash-talk their enemies more! Skaya can't believe she overlooked all that potential before!
20:14 <Kotono> OOC: Go Devar.
20:16 <Devar> Since they've got a moment, Devar gestures and reinforces Skaya's armor, before he takes point in front of the others and readies Goldenfang! OOC: Mage Armor for Skaya, +8 AC.
20:16 <Skaya> "Thanks!"
20:22 <Kotono> Armor surrounds Skaya, bolstering her defneses further. The other two shark riders come closer as well, as...OOC: Skaya, go.
20:24 — Skaya holds her place! Just glowing, now.
20:27 <Kotono> Glowing bright, the shark rider pulls up here. From a distance the party is stared down, the air bubble and visible magic enough to give them pause. At least, the second one doesn't advance further at that, holding a hand up and making a sweeping gesture back at the other two. OOC: Rina and the others, they'll hold because no one's entirely sure what's happening here. Devar, go.
20:29 <Devar> "They not used to fighting people who can fight back?" Devar asks. He stands in front of the others and goes on the defense! OOC: Total defense for whatever it matters for now.
20:31 <Kotono> The second stalls as well but the third? He withdraws a long, crooked looking staff of stone. It's pointed at Skaya, and then-! OOC: Fort save, Skaya.
20:35 → Iddy joined (uid408070@lunarnet-423F0355.irccloud.com)
20:38 <Skaya> roll 1d20+20 inspiration
20:38 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+20 inspiration --> [ 1d20=14 ]{34}
20:39 <Skaya> OOC: I'll also act once that resolves!
20:47 <Kotono> There's a lurch in Skaya's gut, but nothing more. OOC: Go ahead.
20:49 — Skaya decides that this is sufficient provocation to swim out in a charge!
20:49 <Skaya> roll 1d20+15+7 actually charging! and using inspiration and stun vs rider #3
20:49 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+15+7 actually charging! and using inspiration and stun vs rider #3 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{40}
20:50 <Skaya> roll 3d6+5+1d8 and Fort DC21
20:50 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 3d6+5+1d8 and Fort DC21 --> [ 3d6=12 1d8=5 ]{22}
20:51 <Kotono> OOC: Do you actually have 80ft of swim speed movement to cover the distance?
20:53 <Skaya> OOC: I miscalculated it originally, but I'll activate Travel Devotion to actually make it.
20:53 <Kotono> OOC: Fair enough.Are you hitting the shark itself or ther ider?
20:54 <Skaya> OOC: The rider
20:56 <Kotono> OOC: Okay. The shark can AoO in that case. Yu okay with that?
20:56 <Skaya> OOC: Yes
21:00 <Kotono> roll 1d20+21
21:00 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+21 --> [ 1d20=8 ]{29}
21:00 <Kotono> OOC: AC?
21:00 <Skaya> OOC: Currently 35
21:01 <Kotono> roll 1d20+11
21:01 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+11 --> [ 1d20=3 ]{14}
21:02 <Kotono> Init is Skaya (28) > Shark Rider 3 (27) > Rina (25) > Liza (24) > Anne (22) > Sanda (18) > Devar (16) > Shark Rider 2 (12) > Shark Rider 1 (9 stunned)
21:02 <Skaya> OOC: Stunned for one round! And drops all he held like any shark reins or that nasty staff
21:04 <Kotono> Wham! Skaya flies in, dodges a snap of shark teeth, and punches the shark rider right in the face. He's knocked reeling fromthe blow, heavy enough to stun him. He wobbles where he is in the water, out of it before the third rider turns. He manages a swoop around, shark coming to try and bite Skaya into two!
21:04 <Kotono> roll 1d20+22
21:04 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+22 --> [ 1d20=7 ]{29}
21:05 <Skaya> OOC: AC still 35
21:05 <Kotono> Yet Skaya's still too fast, but now flanked by a hungry, hungry shark. The rider at the same time clings on tight, barkign something in a language Skaya doesn't know. OOC: Rina and friends. Okay.
21:05 <Skaya> "You want some of that too?!"
21:06 — Skaya responds in Ignan, since it seems like the thing to do.
21:06 <Kotono> OOC: While I work this out, prep your action, Devar. Anne's going to hold since she's on fix up Skaya the next several seconds in case this goes wrong duty. That leaves Rina, Liza and Sanda.
21:06 <Devar> OOC: Yar
21:11 <Kotono> Rina holds the backline, the water simply not the right terrain for her. On Anne guarding duty, in other words. Sanda meanwhile chants, then points right at the injured rider, "Shut up." Magic missiles come, the old standby flying true.
21:11 <Kotono> roll 4d4+4
21:11 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 4d4+4 --> [ 4d4=9 ]{13}
21:11 <Kotono> Missiles magically massacre the shark rider, magical missiles mashing into his face and chest. He's knocked backwards and wobbles, already off balance from Skaya's attack. That gives Liza a chance to...OOC: Go Devar, working out the angles of Liza's action.
21:14 <Devar> Devar can't get where Skaya is yet, but will at least try and make himself another target, swimming towards her! OOC: double move, getting 60 ft.
21:17 <Kotono> Devar swims in as Liza fiddles around, ultimately gesturing before, "Likewise, magic missile!" she cries, blasting away at the same rider.
21:18 <Kotono> roll 4d4+4
21:18 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 4d4+4 --> [ 4d4=11 ]{15}
21:20 <Kotono> More missiles hit that rider, and this time he arches back and collapses, before starting to float upwards. No resistance from that one,b ut the shark's still there. That shark snarls and snaps at Skaya, as the third closes the distance with Devar, charging him dead on.
21:21 <Kotono> roll 1d20+21 Skayashark bites despite no more rider, well trained or just hungry
21:21 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+21 Skayashark bites despite no more rider, well trained or just hungry --> [ 1d20=2 ]{23}
21:21 <Kotono> roll 1d20+24 (+2 charge) Devar chomp
21:21 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+24 (+2 charge) Devar chomp --> [ 1d20=20 ]{44}
21:21 <Kotono> roll 1d20+24 (+2 charge) Devar chomp crit?
21:21 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+24 (+2 charge) Devar chomp crit? --> [ 1d20=3 ]{27}
21:21 <Devar> OOC: AC is 32 so no crit at least
21:21 <Kotono> roll 2d12+16+1d6 and Ref save
21:21 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d12+16+1d6 and Ref save --> [ 2d12=15 1d6=2 ]{33}
21:22 <Devar> OOC: They also have to make a DC 24 will save or be dazzled
21:22 <Kotono> roll 1d20+12
21:22 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+12 --> [ 1d20=10 ]{22}
21:22 <Kotono> OOC: Dazzled.
21:22 <Devar> OOC: eat shit shark
21:22 <Devar> roll 1d20+18 evasion
21:22 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+18 evasion --> [ 1d20=19 ]{37}
21:22 <Kotono> Init is Skaya (28) > Shark Rider 3 (27) > Rina (25) > Liza (24) > Anne (22) > Sanda (18) > Devar (16) > Shark Rider 2 (12) > Shark (9 Dazzled)
21:22 mode: •Kotono (+q Kotono, opped) 
21:22 Channel mode set to -t by •Kotono
21:23 Devar set the topic: Skaya: 100/100 (Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 80/113 Anne 83/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85
21:23 Skaya set the topic: Skaya: 10+100/100 (+6AC, Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 80/113 Anne 83/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85
21:24 <•Kotono> CHOMP! While Skaya dodges again, Devar isn't so lucky, a chomp right at his arm. It's only raw speed that saves him, but he has to dodge across its maw. It instead chomps his side, tearing away flesh but keeping his very important arm from becoming shark food. That it seems disoriented from the bite doesn't help much in the here nad now. OOC: Skaya.
21:24 <Skaya> Since the shark continues to attack her, Skaya retaliates!
21:24 <•Kotono> "Surrender," A hiss of Common from the one on Devar, a single mangled word.
21:24 <Skaya> roll 1d20+13 haste
21:24 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+13 haste --> [ 1d20=4 ]{17}
21:24 <Skaya> roll 1d20+13
21:24 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+13 --> [ 1d20=1 ]{14}
21:24 <Skaya> roll 1d20+13
21:24 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+13 --> [ 1d20=9 ]{22}
21:25 <Skaya> roll 1d20+8
21:25 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+8 --> [ 1d20=7 ]{15}
21:25 <•Kotono> OOC: One hit.
21:25 <Skaya> roll 3d6+5+1d8
21:25 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 3d6+5+1d8 --> [ 3d6=12 1d8=2 ]{19}
21:30 <•Kotono> This time the shark gets a punch. It doesn't seem to deter it, even if you smash its...snout? Whatever its face is. You hit that good and hard, blood flowing from it. Not that it stops another attack, the two locked into a struggle in the deep, dark waters.
21:30 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+22
21:30 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+22 --> [ 1d20=17 ]{39}
21:31 <•Kotono> OOC: AC?
21:32 <Skaya> OOC: 38
21:33 <•Kotono> roll 2d10+20 and fort
21:33 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d10+20 and fort --> [ 2d10=7 ]{27}
21:33 <Skaya> roll 1d20+20 inspiration
21:33 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+20 inspiration --> [ 1d20=18 ]{38}
21:33 Skaya set the topic: Skaya: 83/100 (+6AC, Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 80/113 Anne 83/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85
21:37 <•Kotono> Skaya gets her arm chomped. Not too deeply, she's able to pull it free, but she's bit good. It hurts something fierce, blood staining the water red as...OOC: I'll be one moment wrangling this out, so if you wan tto go now, you're free to, Devar.
21:38 <Devar> This isn't exactly the best situation to be in, but it seems like dealing with the shark is going to be the more pressing concern, so he brandishes Goldenfang and takes two swings!
21:38 <Devar> roll 1d20+13 bam
21:38 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+13 bam --> [ 1d20=10 ]{23}
21:38 <Devar> roll 1d20+8 pow
21:38 <Kobot> Devar rolled 1d20+8 pow --> [ 1d20=17 ]{25}
21:40 <Devar> roll 2#1d8+5
21:40 <Kobot> Devar rolled 2#1d8+5 --> [ 1d8=5 ]{10}, [ 1d8=4 ]{9}
21:42 <•Kotono> Two swings draw blood, both scoring the large shark's body. At least it's not only his blood in the water now, as...OOC: Liza holds until alst. Anne.
21:42 <•Kotono> Anne swims forward, getting closer, though not healing yet. Rina stays with her, keeping pace. OOC: Anne does some necessary movement. Sanda.
21:43 <•Kotono> Sanda points at the shark assailing Skaya, the riderless one, and chants, "The wrath of Mystra, strike! Magic Missiles!"
21:43 <•Kotono> roll 4d4+4 why ruin a good thing?
21:43 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 4d4+4 why ruin a good thing? --> [ 4d4=11 ]{15}
21:49 <•Kotono> The missiles fly straight and true, hitting the shark again. It doesn't stop it, but Skaya does see it flinch back. Hits, sure enough. Hits that get Liza to do something...next time! OOC: We started early so this is about good, we'll resume here Thursday. Try not to die, you're doing an okay job at that so far.

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Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 03:54:20 PM

18:44 <Kotono> The door opens to a short hallway. You don't see anyone here, but there's a few doors here, as well as a passage into a larger room at the far end.
18:49 — Skaya sneaks up to the larger room to peek!
18:52 <Kotono> OOC: Perception, 02 penalty. That's -2 and let me get Kobot.
18:53 → Kobot joined (~dunefar@108985F9.13257001.C00DC4F4.IP)
18:53 <Kobot> OOC: There we go, typos suck.
18:53 <Skaya> roll 1d20+18
18:53 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d20+18 --> [ 1d20=18 ]{36}
18:57 <Kotono> Skaya hears something behind her. Subtle, The slosh of water. At the same time, she advances into the next room. A peek ahead, a central room. No one's in here, except Devar stepping through the front door.

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Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 03:53:36 PM

18:45 <Kotono> "You would think," Rina agrees, gesturing. "Go ahead."
18:47 <Devar> Devar activates his swimstone ability and will walk right through - he's curious if anyone's just standing there waiting!
18:53 → Kobot joined 
18:56 <Kotono> OOC: One sec, since coordination matters here.
18:56 <Kotono> OOC: In fact, #dunes.

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Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:38:41 AM

21:43 <Devar> "They don't seem too keen on answering." Devar says. "Well, we have some ways around that." He does try one more time to hit the door. "Hello? Anyone in there who feels like answering?"
21:45 <•Kotono> Anne stays close, "Of course not. I have little doubt they're cautious at best."
21:45 <•Kotono> Sanda murmurs, "That or they think we're banditry."
21:47 <Devar> "I mean, in theory, we are, but if we debate the ethics of being an adventurer we'll be here all day." Devar says. "You'd think we'd at least get a warning to leave or something classic, like 'who dares approach the terror of the seas!?' sort of thing." He does try just opening the door, but is guessing it's barred or something similar on the other side.
21:49 <•Kotono> It is indeed, it doesn't open. "Which is why if in doubt, I rather we leave them. They've shown no hostility," Anne points out.
21:50 <Devar> "I do understand where you're coming from." Devar says. "If there's been some sort of extreme misunderstanding and these are the locals who try to drive the bandits out, then we'll have to apologize to them and provide them aid. But do you really think that's the case?"
21:56 <•Kotono> "Probably not, but it's far from impossible," Anne says, "And best to be cautious rather than aggressive."
21:56 <•Kotono> "That is you," Sanda murmurs, waiting and listening.
21:58 <Devar> "If that were the case, you'd think someone would've come out by now." Devar says. "I'm just going to go in and open the way."

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Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:38:32 AM

21:42 — Skaya opens the door! After listening by it for a bit to make sure there's no one immediately on the other end!
21:42 <Skaya> OOC: Disable Device 28, and Perception 30
21:48 <•Kotono> ! Skaya swears she hears something on the other side like water moving. Movement?
21:49 — Skaya waits! Perhaps someone is about to open this door and save her the trouble!
21:56 <•Kotono> Nothing like that, unfortunately.
21:57 — Skaya goes ahead with opening the door, then!

#6

Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:38:24 AM

19:11 <Kotono> The party swims out. Ahead is a deep chasm in the ground, like a canyon in the sea floor. It sinks lon gand deep within, but is surrounded. Buildings of rough seastone rise here, a collection of them scattered about, lining the sides of the chasm. It's dim but not truly dark here, the light distant but not all gone.
19:11 — Skaya examines the spread of the air bubble and how everyone is doing!
19:15 <Kotono> OOC: You have that out and deployed, then
19:15 <Kotono> ?
19:15 <Skaya> OOC: Sanda (air bottle handed to her)
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19:16 <Kotono> OOC: Okay.
19:17 <Kotono> The air bottle works. IT creates a bubble of air around Sanda, slowly expanding and stabilizing. The water on the edges of it glimmers like liquid metal, pushed back and held in place. It's not huge this deep down, but it's enough for Sanda and a few people around her if needed, at least right now.
19:21 <Skaya> "Looks good," Skaya says, testing the transmission of sounds within the air bubble, before waving Rina and Liza over. "On reflection, it would be safest to have you generally near Sanda," she tells them. "I can be the rearguard."
19:21 <Kotono> Meanwhile Anne swims a little ahead before, "I don't see anyone ahead," She announces, "At least right away, but visibility's poor. It's good territory for ambushes."
19:22 <Kotono> Rina gleefully gets near Sanda, who stays on the seafloor. Liza joins her, as deep fish scurry away from the air bubble, and strange, lichen like things on the ground wobble and twitch when water is pushed away from them.
19:22 <Kotono> "It's great territory for ambushes, and this'll make us stand out," Rina admits, her voice clearer and louder in air rather than gurgling in water. "Good for getting attention, though."
19:23 <Skaya> "Should we try to alter the situation, where it comes to these ambushes?" Skaya muses. "Anyone has a light cantrip to use on a seashell?"
19:24 <Devar> "Luminous Armor would also make me stand out, if we wanted to go that route." Devar says.
19:25 <Kotono> "If we're going to stand out, we may as well stand out all the way," Sanda points out, "Luminous armor makes you a big target, and you take hits well."
19:26 <Skaya> "Let's do that," Skaya concurs.
19:26 <Kotono> Anne peers ahead, in thought, "Honestly, as much as I dislike it, no. We're going to stand out here no matter what."
19:29 <Devar> Devar nods and will cast Luminous Armor on himself! OOC: That will add full daylight in 60 ft and dim light 60 ft past that.
19:30 <Kotono> LIght shines brightly, further illuminating the sea depths. Many of the fish and other seaborne life flees away, scurrying out of the brighter light.
19:31 <Kotono> "Wonder if some of them are sensitive to light. You don't get as much down here," Sanda asks aloud.
19:31 <Devar> "We'll find out." Devar says. "Do we just keep going from here?"
19:32 <Skaya> "We can start by taking a look at those buildings?"
19:33 <Devar> Devar nods and will start heading towards the closest one! He hopes he isn't causing bad fortune by being thankful there are no underewater ankhegs...
19:33 <Kotono> OOC: Okay. Devar, since you're on point, give me Perception. -2 penalty.
19:34 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 for 20
19:39 <Kotono> It's poor visibility past your light, and the water in general doesn't help. You don't see anyone immediately around as you approach the nearest buildings. It's several stone ones, short and squat. They're in decent condition, archway doors into each of them.  They're roughly circular and one has a sign of  a cup nailed to the door.
19:41 <Devar> Devar will swim up to the door and knock twice - or as best as one can when they're underwater.
19:42 <Kotono> There's no response-wait. Just as it stretches too long, the door cracks open. What looks to be a mermaid peeks out, just a glimpse of dark eyes. "Land dweller?" she says in confusion.
19:45 <Devar> "It's a long story." Devar explains with a smile. "We heard there were some... let's call them undersea bandits in the area." It's not technically a lie!
19:55 <Kotono> That gets a laugh, nothing but disbelief. "You do kno wwhere you are, don't you?"
19:57 <Skaya> "The Teardrop Trench, surely?"
19:58 <Devar> Devar nods to Skaya.
20:00 <Kotono> "Then you know enough," The woman says, "You'll be glowing, flashing signs of free loot to take from your corpses."
20:01 <Skaya> "But that's the thing, miss," Skaya pipes in with. "If someone decides to go for that, it just means they've decided to give their things to us."
20:06 <Kotono> "Confident," A dry comment back, "You'd best be careful, this place drags the confident down and never lets them go."
20:07 <Skaya> "But don't you sound pretty confident while talking to us?"
20:11 <Kotono> "I'm alive, aren't I?" A light counter back, "If you're set on battles, go into the trench."
20:12 <Skaya> "Thanks! We'll be sure to stop by after for a drink!" Skaya peers at the door behind her. "It's an inn, right?"
20:16 <Kotono> "Yes," She says, "When it's safe to open."
20:16 <Devar> "We'll come back with some good news then." Devar promises.
20:20 <Kotono> With that the door closes. Once it does, "Guarded, isn't she?" Rina remarks.
20:20 <Kotono> "Scared is what she is," Anne counters, "She knows danger well."
20:23 <Skaya> "Let's see if we can make the locals a bit less scared?"
20:24 <Kotono> "Good plan," Sanda agrees, as...OOC: Where are you going now then?
20:24 <Skaya> OOC: Let's go into the trench! If we can't tell where it is, let's get a bit of altitude and see if we can't tell where the surface is headed down?
20:30 <Kotono> OOC: Sure thing. Perceptiona gain, Devar, since yo8u're leading this motley crew.
20:38 mode: •Kotono (+q Kotono, opped) 
20:39 <Devar> OOC: Take 10 for 22 if I don't have the minus this time!
20:48 <•Kotono> You swim on. You go towards the trench, above a few more building. It's not easy, but Devar's eyes are able to spy something moving beneath one, sneaking out of one building. A few figures, lost in shadows but scurrying away.
20:49 <Devar> "We've got some people running - maybe trying to warn their leaders?" Devar speaks up, gesturing in that direction.
20:49 <Skaya> "Let's see if we can follow?"
20:50 <Devar> Devar nods and will continue on, angling to go in the same direction!
20:54 <•Kotono> They're heading perpendicular to the trench, making good time. None look up your way, but a glowing thing from above can't be that hard to miss.
20:55 <Devar> Devar just continues along! If they get ambushed, well, that was to be expected!
20:59 <•Kotono> At a distance, you get a better look at them. Three figures, humanoids. Elven maybe, but at this distance and light it's hard to tell. Blue-green skin, swimming fast. Each carries what looks to be a long spear and is dressed lightly. They soon reach another building, a larger one with two stories. They head right in quickly.
21:00 <Devar> "Shall we go in and greet them?" Devar asks.
21:02 <Skaya> "Let's!"
21:03 <Devar> Devar will start swimming that way!
21:12 <•Kotono> "Careful," Anne murmurs as you swim down. No resistance, no ambush, just a closed door. How do you wan tto approach this? The door's amde of the same stone of the rest of the building, strong and sturdy looking.
21:13 <Devar> "You think they'll answer if I knock?" Devar asks as he reaches the door.
21:15 <Skaya> "Sure!"
21:15 <Devar> He walks up and will knock on the door! Well, more like hit it with the side of his fist since it's stone.
21:20 <•Kotono> It's hard to do underwater, but Devar manages to get a good slam sound. Silence follows, not a sound.
21:22 — Skaya looks for any windows to peer into!
21:27 <•Kotono> Liza's already doing that, and there are windows. It's dark inside, and you see a small room. No one in there, but some supplies are stacked up, including a rack of long spears and tridents.
21:28 <Skaya> On the one hand, it's not illegal to hold a stash of spears. On the other, little is illegal here in an enforceable way! Skaya decides to see if they can make their way inside through that window!
21:29 <Skaya> OOC: Is it the correct size for it? It's not a solid pane of glass but is locked and can be forced open?
21:29 <Skaya> OOC: If all are yes, then I'll take 10 for disable device for 28
21:31 <•Kotono> OOC: It's an open window underwater. You could swim in with some wiggling.
21:31 — Skaya wiggles her way inside!
21:31 <Skaya> OOC: Escape Artist 10 for 34!
21:35 → Iddy joined (uid408070@lunarnet-423F0355.irccloud.com)
21:35 <•Kotono> Done and done. You're in the room. There's that rack of weapons, and out of sight against a far wall you also spy an old, barnacle and algae covered steel and wood chest, closed tight.
21:37 — Skaya heads further inside to explore! Devar should be drawing attention to himself with that glowing armor, while she can sneak indoors and see what these guys are doing here.
21:40 <•Kotono> OOC: Let me move you into #evil then, Devar. More.
21:40 <Devar> "They don't seem too keen on answering." Devar says. "Well, we have some ways around that." He does try one more time to hit the door. "Hello? Anyone in there who feels like answering?"
21:41 <•Kotono> There's a single door that leads further within for Skaya. Not much in the way of choices here, but it is closed.
21:41 <•Kotono> OOC: Paste that line in #evil, DevAR?

#7

Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:37:56 AM

19:15 <•Kotono> "A week and 4 large pearls," Is the answer you get.
19:16 <•Kotono> "Fiv ehundred?" Anne does the math, "Not ruinous, at least. Better than traveling for a week."
19:20 <Skaya> "I think we should pay gratefully!"
19:24 <Devar> "It sounds like a good opportunity." Devar agrees.
19:26 <•Kotono> "All we need is some time fo rpreparation," Rina says, "And to refresh our spells, so when?"
19:26 <•Kotono> "The sooner the better," Sanda says, "It sounds profitable and worthwhile. Plus once we've been there, we can return on our own."
19:29 <•Kotono> "That's another point," Liza sniffs, "One trip and we can advance there at our own pace."
19:32 <Skaya> "Do we actually need to refresh any spells?" Skaya asks curiously. "I suppose preparation for the cold and for some light is in order?"
19:32 <Devar> "I can handle both of those." Devar says. "The only thing I've really used today is some of the power from a Rod, so I'm fine."
19:32 <•Kotono> "Water breathing, mostly," Sanda says as she thinks, "But that's an important one."
19:36 <Skaya> "Is it, though? What about the bottle of air?"
19:36 <•Kotono> "Whenever you are ready, I will take you. The trip does take only a few moments." Sanda remarks coolly.
19:37 <•Kotono> "Does it work underwater well enough?" Sanda counters, "We don't know."
19:37 <Skaya> OOC: There's too many Sandas!
19:37 <•Kotono> OOC: Sorry, I'm RL distracted, lemme revise.
19:37 <•Kotono> "Does it work underwater well enough?" Anne counters, "We don't know."
19:37 <Skaya> "How about we first test it somewhere here?" Skaya proposes, asking Spine, "Would it cause any issues?"
19:48 <•Kotono> "It shouldn't. There's lots of open water," Spine says, quite calmly.
19:48 <•Kotono> "A quick swim out and test shouldn't take long," Anne agrees, "Shall we?"
19:48 <Skaya> "Let's go and have a look!" Skaya agrees.
19:51 <Devar> Devar nods and will follow!
19:55 <•Kotono> A quick test show sit pushes out air. It slowly forms a bubble of air around itself, but it takes a little time, abou5 rounds to make a bubble big enough for a person.
19:55 — Skaya tries to see how easy it is to disrupt, and then, whether moving fast with the bottle moves the bubble or tears it apart.
19:57 <•Kotono> It pushes a steady stream of air out, so not that easy. Movement within the bubble seems fine, but moving ina nd out fast enough can make it wobble and some of it push in or outward.
19:59 <Skaya> "What do you think?" Skaya asks. "I'd have taken the risk myself, but since I don't need it I really want to hear from you guys."
20:01 <•Kotono> "It's no my risk, either," Anne agrees, saying no more.
20:01 <•Kotono> *not
20:01 <•Kotono> "I'd like something a little stronger. Maybe a back up scroll or potion of water breathing?" Rina swims around the bubble to be sure, poking at it.
20:02 <•Kotono> Liza considers it, "One more would be a good safe guard if something goes wrong. Two continegencies should be enough. These mostly sound like brutes, anyway.
20:02 <•Kotono> "
20:02 <Skaya> "Sure. We can always sell the scroll if we don't need it, so why not buy one?" Skaya muses.
20:06 <Devar> "Makes sense." Devar says. "I can also prepare the spell in case of an emergency."
20:10 <•Kotono> OOC: Going to purchase a scroll of waterbreathing then? Post the expense in loot real quick and we'll get this rolling.
20:12 <Skaya> OOC: post
20:17 <•Kotono> WIth that all of you gather around Spine. It's a flash of a few seconds, a sense of movement, and you're elsewhere. Here the seas are darker, less light from above. Chillier too, as you rest in a little recess deep in the ocean floor. A place where an outcropping of black rock shields you from view in most directions. "Here," Spine says, "Go straight ahead, you'll see it almost immediately."
20:17 <Skaya> "Thank you!"
20:24 — Skaya prepares a defensive spell while she lets the bottle of air build up some steam.
20:24 <Skaya> roll 1d10+8 false life
20:24 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d10+8 false life --> [ 1d10=2 ]{10}
20:25 <•Kotono> Anne nods to her before Spine vanishes and everyone looks around. Liza likewhile readies herself, while Sanda is ready to swim on. Rina lets out a soft, long suffering sigh, "It's for a good cause, but I hate that it means I'm going into deeper water."
20:26 <Devar> "Well, the good news is magic can protect you from the brunt of what's here." Devar says.
20:27 <Skaya> "Also! Try to keep us warm!"
20:32 <Devar> "Do you want the cold protection now?" Devar asks. "It should last a few hours." He says.
20:33 <Skaya> "Ah, actually I'm good, but otherwise...?"
20:34 <•Kotono> ""Go ahead," Rina says immediately.
20:34 <•Kotono> "Please" Liza adds, "It's cold down here."
20:34 <•Kotono> Rina shivers afterwards, looking like a wet, miserable thing.
20:36 <Devar> Devar casts the protection! OOC: Mass Resist Energy against cold, 20 points worth.
20:44 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay, make a note of that.
20:44 <•Kotono> OOC: It'll matter here, so general marching order? Just so I know for the entire thing.
20:45 <Skaya> OOC: Devar, Anne, Sanda (air bottle handed to her), Skaya, Liza, Rina
20:50 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay.

#8

Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:37:43 AM

19:07 <•Kotono> "I may have something," Is the answer at last, "We specialize in scrolls, but..hm. Dear?"
19:07 <•Kotono> Lady Isaleen hums to herself, "Yes, yes, that could, but at great price, of course."
19:08 <•Kotono> "I was afraid you'd say that," Sanda's entire demeanor changes. "Why are useful things always so expensive.
19:08 <•Kotono> "
19:09 <Devar> "You'd probably have to ask Waukeen." Devar says with a smile.
19:09 <•Kotono> "An Air Bottle could provide all the air you need," Liam continues, "Are you familiar with bottles that produce unlimited water? It's the same principle, but for clean, fresh air."
19:09 <•Kotono> "I've heard of such in stories," Anne agrees.
19:10 <Skaya> The most expensive things are free, anyway! "Wouldn't everyone need one?" Skaya voices. "It'd take quite a while to fill any reasonably-sized room otherwise."
19:16 <•Kotono> "It emits air fast, and you don't need that much to avoid suffocation," Liam says in thought, "And a little air is enough to make sound to cast spells. It's better than a bunch of spells that expire, at least."
19:16 <•Kotono> "It depends on how expensive it is or how hard it si to get," Rina points out, "If it's some unthinkable pile of gold, what's the point?"
19:16 <Skaya> "How much is it?" Skaya asks curiously.
19:22 <•Kotono> "20,000," Is the answer back, "By surface coins, since I imagine you're most familiar with them. Otherwise, 200 large pearls."
19:29 <Devar> Devar hums once. "It is expensive." He says, "But it solves a lot of issues."
19:29 <•Kotono> "Expensive," Sanda echos, "I hate spending that much for one thing, but..." A long, awkward trail off as she thinks.
19:29 <Skaya> "I heard of a bottle like that," Skaya muses, peering at the couple. "But it required one to constantly breathe from it. This sounds like a more advanced version of it?
19:30 <•Kotono> "Yes, you open it and it does all the work. No need to breathe from it or hold it," Liam answers, "It won't stop working as long as its open."
19:32 <Skaya> "Between that and a decent radius of the spread of air, it'd do a lot of work," Skaya voices. "A bit more expensive than what I figured, but it's worth that. Devar, I can contribute just short of a fourth of the sum. How about you?"
19:33 <Devar> "I have around 7,000 before we factor in anything from the dwarven ruins." He says.
19:33 <Skaya> "Anne?"
19:33 <•Kotono> "I'd much lke the bottle, and pending that, I'll contribute. I'd much like to try breathing in and blowing this bottle of air." Anne agrees.
19:34 <•Kotono> "I'll throw some in, too," Rina says, "I like our healing and our spellcasters to work, thank you."
19:36 <Skaya> "Seems like we're destined for that bottle," Skaya says cheerfully. "Ah, since we're here and all, do you have anything uniquely suited for someone like me?"
19:37 <•Kotono> "Not particularly," Is the answer, "You're a master of none but student of many. We specialize in scrolls more than anything else, the bottle is your good fortune."
19:39 <Skaya> "It really is," Skaya agrees.
19:40 <Skaya> OOC: loot post
19:41 <Devar> "Speaking of, Skaya, you never did see that invisible thing, right? Is it possible it's... not invisible but just can't be perceived somehow? Maybe they have a scroll that can help."
19:42 <Skaya> "Could be," Skaya agrees, before asking the shopkeepers, "If even the see invisibility spell fails to reveal a massive flying fortress, it might be covered by a stronger spell. Do you have a scroll that can pierce that?"
19:45 <•Kotono> "True Seeing is the best," Liam says, "Expensive, but it's meant to overcome almost anything like that."
19:46 <•Kotono> Lady Isaleen hums at that, and distantly murmurs, "To see everything unclouded and as it is. The sight of angels, it is said."
19:47 <Skaya> If only they could just summon an angel-- "We can give it a try," Skaya tells her friends. "If that fails, let's teleport. How about it?"
19:50 <Devar> Devar nods. "Being able to stay together is importanr."
19:50 <Devar> OOC: important, too
19:50 <•Kotono> "We can try," Sanda decides, "What's the worst that could happen?"
19:51 <•Kotono> "At the least, there's worse ideas," Anne confirms.
19:51 <Devar> "The money is wasted, I guess."
19:51 <Skaya> OOC: Do we have any teleport scrolls, btw?
19:51 <•Kotono> OOC: Not unelss you or Devar have one in your inventories.
19:53 <Devar> OOC: we used the one I had a while back
19:56 <•Kotono> OOC: That would be a no for any on hand for the good guys, at least. To be honest, Anne's planning to bring that up herself, and it's crossed Sanda's mind too.
19:59 <•Kotono> "Speaking of such important matters," Anne speaks up here, "Do you have scrolls of teleportation or similar magic? We could use some."
20:00 <•Kotono> roll 1d100 good odds at least don't roll super low
20:00 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100 good odds at least don't roll super low --> [ 1d100=6 ]{6}
20:02 <•Kotono> "Yes, but," LIam begins, and Rina winces in almos tperfect tandem with Liza, the words you never want to hear. "They're keyed scrolls."
20:03 <Skaya> "Keyed to where?"
20:07 <•Kotono> "Keyed to a certain type of creature," Is the answer, "From humans to particular faiths to hair color."
20:08 <•Kotono> "Why?" Rina asks, "Why would someone make scrolls like that?"
20:08 <•Kotono> Liza hms, "I've heard of it on occasion, but usually for targeted reasons. It's a rare and not very useful ability, usually."
20:08 <Skaya> "Think of it like a cursed scroll!"
20:10 <•Kotono> "Same principles but different," LIam says, "I can let you look through those, if you want to find one that you might be able to use."
20:14 <Devar> "We may as well look." Devar says.
20:17 <•Kotono> With that the party checks and...
20:17 <•Kotono> roll 1d100
20:17 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=84 ]{84}
20:17 <•Kotono> There's a bunch. It takes a little time to check, but it's Sanda who lets out an, "Ah hah! I can use this one," She holds one up, "And I think you can use this one, Devar."
20:19 <Devar> "How much are these?" He asks.
20:22 <•Kotono> "They're hard to move," Liam admits, "I'll let you have both for 1,000 gold, since you bought that bottle."
20:25 <Devar> "They work to bring other people regardless of being keyed, right" Devar clarifies.
20:29 <•Kotono> "They do, so long as the caster can cast it," Is the agreement you get back, as Sanda hunches over a pile of scrolls, holding two up.
20:32 <Devar> He nods. "If we can afford them, let's do it."
20:34 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay then, any other purchases or things to do here?
20:35 <Skaya> OOC: Let's return to Miss Spine's place. If the ring can't teleport us all, we'll need to try buying a high-CL scroll of teleport there.
20:40 <•Kotono> One teleport later gets you back. Back into the water and outside of it. On the plus side, the doors are proverbially open again and ready for business.
20:41 — Skaya heads inside!
20:42 <•Kotono> Spine is not there. Instead a large, human sized jellyfish is there. IT speaks without a mouth, "Oh, hello there," A man's voice greets you, upbeat and pleasant. "Skaya, Devar, Sanda and friends. Lady Spine mentioned all of you before."
20:43 <Skaya> "Except Liza, our new friend," Skaya says, introducing the elf. "We wanted to stop by for a visit."
20:47 <•Kotono> Liza looks on curiously, while Anne looks a little ill. She swims backwardsa s, "Oh, well then! I'll let Lady Spine know you're here. She's freshening herself after an excursion out, but she shouldn't be long."
20:48 <Skaya> "Thanks so much! We heard she was busy with all the excitement around here."
20:51 <•Kotono> As the jellyfish swims off, "She was," it calls back, soon gone.
20:51 <•Kotono> "That was cut-" Sanda begins.
20:51 <•Kotono> "Finish that and I'll never heal you again," Anne says, voice sounding nauseous.
20:52 <Skaya> "You need to learn to accept non-humanoids at some point," Skaya feel obliged to tell Anne.
20:57 <•Kotono> "Jellyfish should not be that large," Anne shivers again all over, "All of that is so..ugh!"
20:58 <Skaya> "Cute?" Skaya innocently suggests.
20:58 <•Kotono> "We're already underwater. It doesn't get much worse," Rina says, then grins at Skaya's turn of phrase.
20:58 <•Kotono> "Adorable," Sanda seconds.
20:58 <•Kotono> "Huggable?" Liza even joins in.
20:58 <Skaya> "If you're immune to acid, sure!"
20:58 <•Kotono> Anne looks to Devar, with the silent hopefulness of someone seeking support in dark times.
20:59 <Devar> "You have to go with the flow." Devar says with a bright smile.
21:01 <•Kotono> Anne mutters dark, unkind words and looks queasy. Soon enough, however, Lady Spine swims out. "Welcome back, fair customers," she greets. "Without Nibelle hanging from you this time, no less."
21:02 <Skaya> "We still strive to lead interesting lives," Skaya says, smiling at Spine in greeting.
21:07 <•Kotono> "So you do. Are events on the surface tempestious?"
21:07 <•Kotono> OOC: Gah.
21:08 <•Kotono> "So you do. Are events on the surface tempestious?" Lady Spine considers, "Or do you merely seek magical treasures to buy and sell?"
21:10 <Devar> "Both, in a sense." Devar says with a smile.
21:10 <Skaya> "We found an invisible flying castle of ancient undead," Skaya eagerly reports. "As well as a preserved ruin from the war of the gods. Before those two, a lava dragon appearing is just a side note!"
21:13 <•Kotono> A long pause, "I suggest against the castle," Lady Spine says at last, "Unless you wish to join the restless dead."
21:14 <Skaya> "They were very strong, but I think we can take them down," Skaya tells her. "Do you know something about the castle we don't?"
21:21 <•Kotono> "Yes. History is a study of mine," Lady Spine explains, "That castle is old, heroes for ages have come to miserable ends there. Those in charge of it are content to harvest high flying magical creatures and such, and leave civilization alone."
21:22 <•Kotono> Sanda lets out a little glub-noise of annoyance,  "That sounds like let the monsters keep being monsters talk."
21:22 <Skaya> "When we went looking for it, Anne and I went far past the others and somehow the undead abducted me," Skaya tells Spine. "You don't think they'll try again after I escaped?"
21:28 <•Kotono> "They aren't aggressive," Spine says, "They harvest creatures that fly too high for mortality, or too low for the stars."
21:28 <Skaya> "Just how stronger does the leadership get? Because really, judging by the welcome party we could deal with them."
21:29 <•Kotono> "You know them, don't ou?" Anne asks, "You speak of them as if you know them."
21:30 <•Kotono> "Strong. Archmages. Do you judge a house by only its front door and its gardeners?" Lady Spine asks back, "SHould you wish to challenge them regardless, I suggest all your strength, everything you can put together, and your wills and last testaments filled out in case you err."
21:32 <Skaya> "You know, if I do settle down and run an inn, even my waitresses should be able to survive against whatever comes after me. So I actually do judge the house by its front door guards!"
21:35 <•Kotono> "Well then, in that case, dear customers, do you have anything to purchase for this?" Lady Spine then asks.
21:36 <•Kotono> Anne rubs her chin while Sanda looks unfazed.
21:37 <Skaya> "Would you recommend something? We found a way around the air issue with an over-eager bottle of air, and darkness is easy enough to penetrate with light magic, but you might have something to make things easier for us!"
21:39 <Devar> "Or if you think we need to be stronger, somewhere or something we can challenge?" Devar asks.
21:43 <•Kotono> A few moments of thought, "If you want a battle," Lady Spine smiles slowly, "I have just the place. Have you ever heard of the Teardrop Trench?"
21:44 <Devar> Devar shakes his head, but glances at Sanda since she loves her knowledge.
21:50 <Skaya> OOC: I'll take 10 for K:Georgraphy for 31 (inspiration)
21:55 <•Kotono> Skaya recalls it's something in the ocean, a place where some sort of dark group lives. Something to do with sharks.
21:55 <Skaya> "Some place with a shark gang, was it?"
21:59 <•Kotono> "Yes," Lady Spine says, "Plus the depths of the ocean hide stronger creatures they hunt. If you simply wan tto test your strength and grow stronger, it is a good place. Dark and cold as well."
22:00 <Skaya> Right, she forgot about the cold again. More resistance spells it is.
22:01 <Skaya> "It's certainly a good trial run of our preparations," Skaya admits. "But I can't recall enough about them to be sure we need to actually attack them. Are they basically bandits and pirates?"
22:03 <•Kotono> "Yes, they're mostly organized into loose groups," Is the explanation, "It's not quite anarchy, but it's not far from it."
22:03 <•Kotono> "All the more reason to straighten some of them out," Anne reflects, "Anarchy tears down by its nature."
22:04 <Skaya> "How should we get there? I've never actually visited the area, so relying on teleport would be risky."
22:11 <•Kotono> "Travel or paying someone to teleport you," Lady Spine says, just a bit pointedly. "Of course such can be arrainged."
22:12 <Skaya> OOC: How far would it be to actually travel?
22:13 <•Kotono> OOC: She hasn't mentioned.
22:13 <•Kotono> OOC: Your check is a fair point, but we're over so we'll get an answer to that...next time!
22:13 <Skaya> "How much would it cost to teleport over there? And how long would the travel time be otherwise?" Skaya asks.

#9

Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:37:24 AM

19:03 <•Kotono> OOC: Okay, so rest was in the cards. What else is y'all's next moves?
19:05 Skaya set the topic: Skaya: 100/100 (Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 113/113 (-2 str/dex) Anne 83/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85 (-4 str -3 dex)
19:05 Skaya set the topic: Skaya: 100/100 (Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 113/113 Anne 83/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85
19:06 <Skaya> "Let's figure out our challenges if we're actually going to face those undead," Skaya says the following morning as they gather for some breakfast. "The easy part first. Total darkness. Who can actually see in that?"
19:07 <•Kotono> Anne raises her hand, followed by Sanda. Rina adds, "I think most of us can. Liza?"
19:07 <•Kotono> "I can prepare to, but true, pitch black darkness will require something," Liza admits.
19:08 <•Kotono> Anne sits back, her breakfast mostly picked at rather than eaten. "Even then, the range of our vision in the darkness isn't the best. Better than nothing, but not the best."
19:08 <Skaya> "Perhaps we can cast Light in advance on a few pebbles and then toss them around the room? Figure out the rest once we clear it."
19:08 <•Kotono> "Cheap and sensible," LIza agrees, then smiles, "Good play, Skaya."
19:09 <•Kotono> Sanda clicks her tongue, "That's the easy one, at least."
19:09 <Skaya> "Next is air. It's important for several reasons. One is that most people need it to survive, another is that we can't communicate easily without it, the last is that we can't cast spells in its absence. Should we try to tackle each aspect or try to solve the lack of air itself?"
19:11 <Devar_> "Just as part of this, I wanted to mention possibly visiting Miss Spine once we figure out what we need. She may have unique tools we can't find around here." Devar says. "As for air... I think there's some sort of magic items that can help, but I'm fuzzy on the details."
19:11 <•Kotono> "We need air," Anne agrees, "Even those of us who can survive without it are crippled with it," A glance over at Devar, "That's a good thought. That does sound right, Deva, but I confess I don't recall specifics either."
19:12 <•Kotono> *without it
19:13 <•Kotono> For her part, Sanda looks thoughtful, "Was it cold there as well?"
19:14 <Skaya> "Still, let's explore the alternatives first?" Skaya proposes. "A spell that turns you into a form that doesn't require air may well protect you from infection by the undead, too. And we do have two rings of telepathy, so maybe that could work. As for spells, do we truly need them? Sanda can channel some of hers, and Anne, would relying on positive energy work without air?"
19:14 <Skaya> At Sanda's question, she frowns. "I don't actually get hurt by cold now...."
19:14 <Skaya> OOC: Was it cold?
19:15 <•Kotono> OOC: IT was cold.
19:15 <Skaya> "Still, it felt like it was cold."
19:15 <•Kotono> "I dislike plunging into an unknown, highly magical nest of undead to begin with." Anne counter,s "Going there with only some of our capability goes past brave and into suicidal."
19:16 <•Kotono> "We'll need cold wards as well," Rina agrees, "Also, Anne has a point. I know she can't heal herself that way, so going without her spells is asking her to get in trouble."
19:19 <Skaya> "While normally Devar and I could manage to heal Anne, it may be difficult in such a fight," Skaya agrees. "Alright. And one last thing is the actual wounds. They become immediately infected and are pretty difficult to treat. It might be best to see if we could prevent the infection at the very least."
19:21 <•Kotono> "Okay, how then?" Sanda asks. "That's not my area of expertise."
19:21 <•Kotono> "Besides not getting hit?" Rina counters right back.
19:23 <Skaya> "I heard about a spell that turns your body into ooze for a short time. It's not the best since it prevents you from attacking, but maybe there's a better one?"
19:24 <Devar_> "If it isn't possible, we might be able to get transformations from our elemental friend." Devar says.
19:29 <•Kotono> "We can try knocking on every door," Anne says after som ethought, "How about we start with Spine and work from there? Besides, Sanda gets wrinkly and crabby if she's otu of water for too long."
19:29 <•Kotono> Sanda's expression tightens, "Excuse me?"
19:30 <•Kotono> Rina sighs as Anne smiles slightly, "Like something that dries out too much."
19:30 <Skaya> "Rina, are you alright with teleporting into the ocean? Actually into the water?"
19:31 <•Kotono> "I won't like it, but I'm not going to any worse than an irritated cat," Rina even smiles, turning away from Anne and Sanda's argument. "It's unpleasant, but anything more than that."
19:32 <Skaya> "Sanda, want to allow all of us except Anne to breathe underwater and then I'll teleport us over?" Skaya proposes. "Actually, this could be funny if only we could teleport to the undead with a room's worth of water."
19:33 <Devar_> "Oh - if you guys get whisked off again, do you want to meet us here?" Devar asks.
19:33 <Skaya> "Since plane shift isn't terribly accurate we can just coordinate once we're on the same plane."
19:34 <Devar_> Devar nods.
19:35 <•Kotono> OOC: Going to head on over then? Okay. Give me  ad100, one of you. Doesn't matter which, go with whomever feels luckier.
19:36 <Skaya> roll 1d100
19:36 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d100 --> [ 1d100=70 ]{70}
19:36 <•Kotono> OOC: Tell me exactly where you're aiming for then roll for teleportation.
19:37 <Skaya> OOC: Let's aim for the outside of the town where Spine operates, to ensure we're not rude or run into something blocking teleport.
19:37 <Skaya> roll 1d100 teleport
19:37 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d100 teleport --> [ 1d100=71 ]{71}
19:41 <•Kotono> Aquariar is quiet enough this time. No signs of massive guards at the ready or trouble, just the trade below the seas. However, a little away from town, a glass dome stands. You can't see within it, but it's huge, as big as a castle. A path of pink and red stones connects it to Aquariar, some underwater citizens coming and going from it.
19:42 <•Kotono> Rina shivers and rubs her arms, posture slumped and hair limp and heavy with water. She looks around and sneezes once, "I'm fine," She waves off any looks.
19:43 <Devar_> Huh, did someone master that weird fortress thing? Devar smiles as Rina. "You're not too convincing, but noted."
19:44 <Skaya> Rina looks miserable so Skaya pretends not to see it. "Miss Spine first?" she asks, wiping away the blood on her lips. Surely her friends will heal her right back!
19:46 <Devar_> Devar will indeed tap her with his Rod to restore her. OOC: 4 com damage healed
19:46 <Devar_> OOC: con, too
19:54 <•Kotono> roll 2d10
19:54 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 2d10 --> [ 2d10=10 ]{10}
19:54 <•Kotono> roll 1d4
19:54 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d4 --> [ 1d4=4 ]{4}
19:54 <•Kotono> Anne channel energy without a word, healing Skaya.
19:54 <•Kotono> roll 4d6
19:54 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 4d6 --> [ 4d6=12 ]{12}
19:54 <Skaya> "Thanks, guys!"
19:57 <Devar_> "It'll stop being a problem soon." Devar says with a smile.
19:58 <•Kotono> With that, the party swims into Aquariar. You get looks but not too many, the trip uneventful. However, there's a complication. Gentle, shimmering fields of ruby red force block the entrance to her tower. Engraved in a stone tablet placed by the door reads, "Dear customers, I am currently away. I shall return in short time."
19:59 <•Kotono> Sanda reads it, looking unamused. "So is that an I'm at lunch short time, I'm traveling short time or what?"
19:59 <Devar_> "You could ask her, couldn't you?" Devar asks.
19:59 <•Kotono> Liza sniffs slightly, which is a wet, miserable sound underwater. "That or she's at that dome."
20:00 <Skaya> "No, that would be rude," Skaya tells Devar, before looking around. Surely there is an open store or food stall in the area? They can just ask there!
20:03 <•Kotono> Not too far is an open air stall. Well, open water. Here pottery in a riot of intense, bright colors can be seen. "Come, come," A mermaid calls sweetly, nothing but blonde haired, green eyed beauty. Liza glances and blushes hotly before looking away, arms crossed and muttering in Elven. "I have all the best sales and deals on my pottery, made with the essence of coral."
20:04 <•Kotono> Anne swims over and makes a show of studying the pottery, while Sanda looks on with a critical eye. "Vivid colors," She says, "They're striking. My friend has some questions, but so do I. Namely, what are the prices?"
20:04 — Skaya examines the selection of plates for something Liza might like, before turning to glance over at Anne. What a great question!
20:09 <•Kotono> "That depends. A plate or something simple like this," A tap to a plate in vivid, sunset pinks, "One small pearl and five coral shards. A pot or similar vessel?" This one, with a deep,  rich purple tint to it mixed with red, "Three small pearls."
20:10 <•Kotono> Sanda looks on thoughtfully, "These would sell well on the surface, especially the color," she remarks, offhandedly, "But I'd have to buy quite a few then to make it worthwhile. Tell me," Going on, "WHat sort of deal can we make if I buy a large quantity?"
20:10 <•Kotono> Anne glances at SAnda all the while, but holds her tongue.
20:10 <•Kotono> Rina drifts over to Devar, and murmurs, "Colorful, if nothing else. What do you think?"
20:11 <Skaya> They really do look nice! But it'd be rude to interrupt Sanda, so Skaya waits for both her question and her far more modest purpose. Unless Sanda asks about the tower first!
20:11 <•Kotono> With a bright smile, "Why don't we talk, miss?" The mermaid invites, just a hint of a sharpness to her smile.
20:12 <•Kotono> Sanda matches that smile, "Yes, let's talk." OOC: More.
20:12 <Devar_> "I'm not much of an art person." Devar admits. "I understand the appeal to other people but... it's just pottery to me. I know, not very romantic." He says with a small laugh.
20:12 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+11 Sanda Profession (Shopkeeper) is relevant here
20:12 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+11 Sanda Profession (Shopkeeper) is relevant here --> [ 1d20=11 ]{22}
20:12 <•Kotono> roll 1d20+8 ???
20:12 <Kobot> Kotono rolled 1d20+8 ??? --> [ 1d20=18 ]{26}
20:13 <•Kotono> As Sanda and the mermaid begin to haggle, Rina murmurs back, "Not romantic at all, but I was thinking the color would stand out. Good dye's not cheap nor are good clothes, but a piece of pottery with these colors provides something beyond browns and grays forever."
20:15 <Devar_> "Just don't start making all the pottery you have be on fire all the time." He says with a grin. "Though that would be a talking point!"
20:17 <•Kotono> Rina laughs as Sanda and the mermaid haggle away, arguing. In general the mermaid seems a little better at it, or maybe she's in her home terrain. "Two small pearls for pottery and one small pearl for plates and similar," Is at last agreed to, "And you'll buy 200 plates and 100 pots? That's...4,500 gold in your surface coins?"
20:18 <•Kotono> "6,000," Sanda corrects after a moment, "Since it's 15 gold per small pearl." She quickly counts on her fingers, "Yes, 6,000 total."
20:19 <Devar_> Is Sanda just correcting the amount out of loyalty to mercantilism?
20:20 <•Kotono> The two shake hands and then Sanda promptly swims over to Rina, pulling her away. The two start to whisper to each other, Rina's expression is pique that fades to thoughtfulness, and she nods after a little bit. The two return, "We'll pick it all up later today, we have more business here first. We'll pay then."
20:21 <•Kotono> "Thank you," The mermaid is all sweet smiles after that, "I'll stay as long as you need to finish up today."
20:22 <Skaya> It does seem like Sanda got a discount, and if she thinks she can sell them for even more, that's good business.
20:22 <Skaya> "Ah, I just want a single plate myself," Skaya tells the mermaid. "Assuming my friend hasn't taken all of them?"
20:23 <•Kotono> "I'll cover that," Sanda waves it off, "Though my friend also has a question."
20:24 <Skaya> "That's true! I was hoping to ask when that sign went up," Skaya says, gesturing at the forcefield covering the nearby tower.
20:28 <•Kotono> "A few hours ago. Lady Spine puts that out whens he has to go out but intends to return this day." The mermaid explains.
20:29 <Skaya> "Oh, how lovely! Then waiting here is a good call," Skaya says cheerfully. "Ah, since I'm asking anyway, would you happen to know what was that glass dome near Aquariar? I don't remember it from my previous visit."
20:30 <•Kotono> "That thing? All those treasures that emerged got the attention of the marid, who send a diplomat to investigate. They're also selling marid goods there."
20:32 <Skaya> "You don't say! How exciting!"
20:35 <•Kotono> "That does sound interesting," Sanda looks back in that direction, "Thanks."
20:36 <•Kotono> "They're getting lots of attention, the Coral Throne is quite famous, of course," the mermaid goes on, "The Padisha's attention is worth a lot."
20:36 <Skaya> "How about it? Want to go and take a look?" Skaya offers to the others.
20:38 <Devar_> "There's no reason not to." Devar says.
20:42 <•Kotono> "No reason why not," Sanda agrees pleasantly enough, "Plus it's an opportunity."
20:42 <•Kotono> "As long as they don't try anything," A hint of sourness in Rina's voice, "I don't know why - no, I know why. Stupid instincts. I get the feeling I'd be a lot more tolerant if this were efreet."
20:43 <Skaya> "Thanks! You've been really helpful!" Skaya tells the mermaid shopkeeper cheerfully, before settling on a plate with a shade that looks like it'd match Liza's eyes.
20:43 <Skaya> OOC: I suppose I'm actually skilled? So 10 Appraise for 25?
20:46 → Devar joined  ⇐ Devar_ quit 
20:49 <•Kotono> It's easy enough to get a good one. You can tell the merchandise is high quality. If nothing else, Sanda didn't choose poorly.
20:50 <Skaya> Sanda really does have a good eye for business! Even if cute mermaids get the better deal.
20:52 <•Kotono> With that the party heads to the marid dome. It's not a far swim, and when you read there? Two marid, clad in rich blue and white armor inlaid with pearl, stand by the entrance. Both bear heavy tridents at the ready, but neither does anything but not to all of you. Rina gets a much longer look, gazes colder and sharper.
20:53 <Skaya> So long as Rina isn't getting turned away at the door, it's up to her if she wants to put up with it!
20:56 <Devar> Devar is honestly surprised he never gets any looks. Maybe if Storm's Eye were here? Hm, how is he doing anyway? He'll have to check later.
20:59 <•Kotono> Rina hmphs as you step right within. Inside the water is warmer, pleasant. It's soothing, almost like a bath. Statues of stone and coral decorate the way, a pathway that leads towards dozens of open water shops, where goods of all kinds can be glimpsed. Marid guards patrol the area, though none draw their weapons and most look friendly on a glance. Past all of that sits an elegant, miniature
20:59 <•Kotono> palace of gold and pearl, fitting in and taking up most of the center of the dome. Distantly, you can hear music from within.
21:00 <Skaya> "It's kind of weird to feel like you're taking a bath while you're just basically walking down the street or entering a building, isn't it?" Skaya whispers to Liza.
21:04 <•Kotono> Liza swims slowly, "It feels so good, though. Then again," with a wink, "Bathing together is fun."
21:04 <•Kotono> Meanwhile Sanda walks at a good clip, as if she's not underwater. "This feels nice, and look at all those sales. There has to be some good things there."
21:05 <•Kotono> Anne crosses her arms, looking unamused, but she's easily ignored.
21:05 <Skaya> "It is!" Skaya agrees. "Looking for any sales yourself?"
21:07 <Devar> Devar pats Anne on the back gently as he looks around.
21:13 <•Kotono> "I just spent 6,000," Sanda reflects, "Well, of Rina's money on loan, so well..." Coughing, "Why don't you look for me?"
21:13 <Skaya> "I still have some money!"
21:14 <Devar> "Did we actually sell any of those dwarven items? They might be worth more here." He says.
21:14 <•Kotono> Anne returns that with a slight smile. "It's harder to speak without gulp glup," Anne then coughs several times, pounding her chest and scowling. SHe closes her eyes and breathes in and out, "Harder without mag-gulg!" As Anne struggles, Sanda brightens and nods cheerfully.
21:16 <Skaya> How childish! At least Skaya hopes it's Sanda's childish games, even as she looks around for anything fun.
21:22 <•Kotono> OOC: Anything in particular there, Skaya?
21:23 <Skaya> OOC: Let's look for anything that lets you breathe, plus the usual factotum-themed stuff
21:27 <Devar> OOC: I'm poor so not really looking for anything for the record
21:27 <•Kotono> OOC: Sure. Give me a d100, higher the better. +5 circumstance bonus, Skaya.
21:27 <Skaya> roll 1d100+5
21:27 <Kobot> Skaya rolled 1d100+5 --> [ 1d100=46 ]{51}
21:29 <•Kotono> All of you wander and take in the sights. Eventually you end up to the side, where a single stone archway stands. A doorway without a door, but nonetheless a single marid guard stands.  "This? If you see this, you are worthy. You may enter." He declares.
21:29 <Skaya> "Thank you," Skaya says politely, swimming inside.
21:30 <Devar> Devar follows along, leaning over to Sanda to whisper, "Some kind of sales tactic? Or do you think it's legitimate?" He asks, following along.
21:36 <•Kotono> "I think it's gar-" Sanda stops as she strides in. Inside you stand in the air. You're dry instantly. Inside is a tent, the interior of a big, fancy one. The floor is thick carpet, braziers hanging from the ceiling that shed light and warmth. Here dozens of shelves of books and scrolls stand. Sitting at a table, reading a thick book, is a marid. She pages through slowly, as if leisurely reading.
21:36 <•Kotono> She's clad in a dress of pure, pristine white. Nothing more than a noble lady's sunddress form her dreams. Beyond that she's barefoot, her black hair falling long and straight. Nearby her is a man standing, this one looking no more like a human with deep red eyes. Eyes that are wholly red, wearing a suit of rich finery and jeweled decorations. "Customers." he muses, "My dear, look."
21:37 <•Kotono> The marid looks up, her expression a dreamy, distant one. "Customers, you're right." she says. "Mortals of no small power. No, not mortals."
21:37 <Skaya> "Close enough for government work?"
21:37 <•Kotono> "Not mortals," The man agrees in a gentle tone to her, "Welcome, travelers, for you must be such to be beneath the waves."
21:38 <•Kotono> "Their paths to death are not there. Time will not touch them, except for one." The woman goes on, "Only violence will open that path to them."
21:39 <•Kotono> "Close enough," The man agrees, "I am Liam Blighted. A name given in contempt, but kept in pride." He comes forward, "That is my wife, Lady Isaleen."
21:40 <Skaya> Once she spends enough time on that ship, Liza will probably gain enough from the planes to transcend mortality as well? Then again, her training could just take her there with time.
21:40 <Skaya> "A pleasure to make your acquaintance," she responds. "I'm Skaya, and yes, a visitor here."
21:40 <•Kotono> "Anne of Moore," Anne introduces herself, "That's Sanda and Rina, as well as Liza and Devar."
21:41 <Devar> "Devar of Eldath." He adds with a smile. "A pleasure, sir and Lady."
21:41 <•Kotono> "I am a humble merchant of books, scrolls and magic. Of course, the first two are mostly magic as well." He greets, "I only seek worthy clienele, rather than tiresome mortals and chasers of the momentary."
21:42 <•Kotono> "Winter hates all of you, you know." Lady Isaleen speaks up. "It loathes you to its core. I see that."
21:43 <•Kotono> "We noticed," Rina's voice is wary, "Are you a seer?"
21:43 <Skaya> "It's so strange, too! We haven't even begun to make trouble for Auril. Why is she so anxious?"
21:49 <•Kotono> "Peace," A hand on his wife's shoulder, "Still, you have come here. We sell magical books and scrolls of all kinds."
21:51 <Skaya> "In that case, let me cut straight to the chase," Skaya says. "Let's say that you were going to a terribly cold crypt with no light or air. Do you have anything that would resolve the obvious issues? Something enduring rather than a combination of scrolls?"
21:52 <•Kotono> "The undead?" Liam asks after a moment, "No air benefits them, particularly to stifle enemy spellcasters. Even those who don't breathe can run into a miserable surprise that way. No light and bitter cold won't harm them, either."
21:52 <Skaya> "It is indeed the undead! The worst kind, too."
21:52 <•Kotono> "Yes, just so," Anne concurs, "I have no doubt intelligent undead are behind it, such as vampires, liches or suchlike."
22:01 <•Kotono> The answer to that comes...next time!

#10

Mini Game Logs / Re: The Ancient Invisible Flyi...

Last post by Corwin - August 03, 2026, 02:36:30 AM

22:11 <•Kotono> Skaya rests there a time, until form above you see them swoop down. Devar, Anne, Liza, Sanda and Rina. You made it. You're alive even after that.  "How bad?" Anne asks instantly, eyes on the blood that stained the mud.
22:12 <•Skaya> "I was pulled into a room without light or air, with three speedy zombies," Skaya reports. "I was instantly overwhelmed, and even though I focused on escaping I still took two wounds and nearly died. Their weapons were cursed pretty strongly, to the point I barely managed to heal the damage." Tapping Sanda with the bracers, she adds, "Without this loaner I would've died. And I was only there for a few seconds."
22:15 <Devar> Dear taps Skaya with his Rod of Bodily Restoration OOC: Con damage fixed
22:16 <•Kotono> Sanda looks pale at that, "I almost asked for them back yesterday."
22:17 <•Kotono> Anne's expression is troubled as healing comes, "No wonder few stories of it spread. Few would survive such tactics."
22:17 <•Kotono> Liza comes over and gives Skaya a big hug, not a word said.
22:18 <•Skaya> "I have no idea how I got there," Skaya says, hugging Liza back. "Just that a blink and I was there, in a blood-soaked room with a stone floor and this wiggling rune on it. Maybe it's a teleport one?"
22:19 <Devar> "Maybe. But we have an idea of what we're up against and can try to prepare." Devar says. "No air, huh? Hm... can we create some so we can speak?"
22:21 <•Skaya> "I wasn't in a good spot to try, but it's an obvious problem with magic," Skaya says with a sigh. "And while I can probably teleport us back eventually, even ignoring the issues with my teleport ring we won't be able to escape before it recharges. So... do we get some scrolls? Or table this for now?"
22:22 <•Kotono> "Let's rest and think about it," Anne suggests, "We can discuss it in the morning, with clear heads."
22:23 <Devar> "I can cast Dimension Door, which in theory should be enough, but Anne is right." Devar says. "Maybe we can borrow some specifically anti undead equipment for this."
22:24 •Skaya set the topic: Skaya: 99/100 (Sanda's bracers of +4CON) Devar 113/113 (-2 str/dex) Anne 78/83 Sanda 60/60 Rina 85/85 (-4 str -3 dex)
22:24 <•Kotono> "Let's get you some rest," Liza agrees, "WE can all decide once wer'e sure there's no deeper curse on you."