Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 53/57, PP = 22/40, EP = 33/45 CP: 149 CL: 1 Status: Fine

Astok kept a calm tone, though Alira could feel him concentrating. You are correct. I can't do anything to stop him. However, another of my pact wished to speak to him and I CAN call them. She could feel the strain on her body as Astok began to draw energy. She saw the green line began to become brighter. It wasn't that hard to draw a conclusion.

Ahael smiled at her weapons. "Ah, well, I found some women who were dying for attention and a good fucking. I gave them what they wanted and they in turn gave me some of my energy back. The first two I had to take rather forcefully but after I regained my true form, they were kissing my feet to earn my favor." He stepped forward, one of his arms beginning to twitch. Muscular growths caused it to bulk up. "Ugly but effective."

As he attacked, Alira fired. Unlike the guard and the orc, Astok was well aware of her abilities and he was strong enough to make sure he wouldn't be taken down so easily. The bolt missed him and he stuck with his grotesque arm. It landed but Alira felt something strange. Instead of damaging her, a shudder went through her, striking her insides. It was like he had stroked her pussy and a rivulet of juices began to trace down her legs. "I've become a little more effective." He grinned. "I don't have to hurt my prey anymore. You'll be on your knees without a mark on your skin." And of course he would be gaining energy with every strike.

OOC

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12 EP drained out of 36. In addition, 4 HP is lost.

Rolls

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Stealth 9 + 34 vs 14 + 30 Perception FAILURE
No Autohit!
Attack 4 + 52 vs 61 MISS
Ahael
Attack 12 + 38 vs 47 HIT
Pleasing Touch (Damage is dealt to PP and is subtracted from DU in addition to AV)
Damage 9 + 5 + 12 = 26(-5 AV - 3 DU + 5 Sensitive)

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Gasping and trembling, Alira stood stock still as she felt Ahael's insidious magics wormed their way through her already aroused body. Her clit throbbed in response, and she could feel a drop of her sex juices begin to slide down her quivering thigh. She let out a small, needy moan before she could clamp her mouth shut, and she could see a smug, satisfied glint appear in Ahael's eyes.

"You'll be on your knees without a mark on your skin."

Yes! On my knees, on my ba- Alira bit her lip, and the sharp pain helped focus her mind a little. Wary now, she began to circle her opponent, looking for some sort of weakness."You bastard..." she spat through clenched teeth, but her voice lacked conviction as her arousal tainted her anger. She glanced at the green strand in her minds eye. At least he won't get to gloat for long...

Desperately, she lashed out with her sword, but just as her voice trembled, her aim was also off...

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Alira attacks Ahael using Dark Render. Should she have the Aroused status effect, because of her flaw?

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 44/57, PP = 20/40, EP = 21/45 CP: 207 CL: 1 Status: Fine

Ahael's eyes widened as the blade got closer. "Crap!" He almost moved out of the way but the blade, as if guided by another force, moved just a little bit faster and cut a chunk out of him. His skin was tough, much tougher than it looked. It was even tougher than her armor. However, a blow was a blow and he was cut. "That stings! That thing is dangerous. I'll make sure to destroy it after I break you!"

He swung again but this time he missed, though it was a near thing. Alira felt the wind pass by her face as she jerked her head back. Again she struck with Cal's blade and again it found its mark. Again Ahael swung and missed. It may have had a nasty effect but it was an ungainly weapon and Astok wasn't the best fighter. Just as she landed her third blow, however, Ahael managed to get another attack in which knocked her off her feet, her pussy gushing as she came. mounted her waist and thrust his cock through her breasts, her armor removed with ease. "Now suck it." His cock was shining was precum and Alira realized she was drooling. Almost... done... Alira didn't notice or care by this point but the green line was shining brightly, though it gave off no light that Ahael seemed to notice.

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No, she took 18 damage which puts her just above half

Rolls

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With Dark Render's bonus, you will always hit Ahael
Damage: 6 + 4 + 10 + 5 = 25 (-10 AV)
Ahael: 3 + 38 vs 47 MISS
Autohit
Damage: 5 + 3 + 10 + 5 = 23 (-10 AV)
Ahael: 4 + 38 vs 47 MISS
Autohit: 3 + 3 + 10 + 5 = 21 (-10 AV)
Ahael: 12 + 38 vs 47 HIT
Damage: 9 + 12 + 12 = 33 (-5 AV - 3 DU + 5 Sensitive)

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

At the touch of Ahael's arm, Alira's whole body went taught and her vision dimmed as the long-simmering embers of pleasure, that she'd tried to deny and control, flared into a full blaze. The sensations completely overwhelmed her, and she collapsed backwards, moaning helplessly as she came, her hips thrusting desperately against the phantom caress. Her mind was blank, the pleasure wiping away all before it, as her juices soaked the leather at her crotch.

Her orgasms left her empty, languid, soft.... and eager for more. So long denied, the ever brief peak of pleasure seemed to only stoke her lust, instead of sating it. Oh gods... I needed that... wait.. wait..not with him... I need more Her thoughts were a jumbled mess, and her body still shook with the aftershocks of her release. She was hardly in a shape to protest as Ahael straddled her belly. Deftly, he undid the clasps holding her armor together, exposing her tight, modest breasts to the cool night air, her dark nipples standing up hard as rocks. Casually, the demon thrust his monstrous cock toward Alira's face.

"Now suck it."

Unconsciously, the thief licked her lips at the command. Yes... Her world seemed to have shrank down to the thick cock pressed between her tits, the touch of the demon's unnatural flesh titillating her sensitive skin. Almost....done....Astok's voice sounded far away. She tried to fight against the compulsion, to push back the lust... but her head was already moving, her tongue slipping out from between her plush lips to lick at the tip of the demon's cock. Her pussy thrilled at the taste, rewarding her with a sticky surge of pleasure... soon the whole head of Ahael's cock was between her lips, as she laved at it with her tongue.

OOC:

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I rolled a 100 sided die to determine whether she could resist for another round or two. She rolled a 1....

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 23/57, PP = 20/40, EP = 5/45 CP: 404 CL: 2 Status: Fine

"Yes, I knew you wanted this." Ahael began rocking back and forth, his cock sliding through her breasts. Just the act of doing that sent shudders through Alira's body. In fact, the simulation from Ahael's movements, coupled with her body's mutation, caused a second orgasm to shudder through her. Ahael's dick taste was almost addictive. It caused Alira's mind to go white with pleasure. After only a minute, he pulled off, Alira's tongue reaching out for it. "Don't worry, it's time for your reward. First, I'll mark you." He ejaculated, covering the top of Alira's body with cum. It was thick and smelled heavily of lust and power. The act, again, caused Alira to cum. She felt the demonic energy course through her, causing her body to change yet again.

He was teasing her pussy, sliding his cock against it and making her squirm. She felt so weak, from her intense cravings and Astok's spell. Ahael made Alira orgasm once more. Then he was just about to put it in when Astok finished his spell. The green line flashed and a form materialized behind Ahael. Intent as he was on Alira, the demon didn't notice.

Glas was different from what Alira had seen, almost recognizable. She was wearing an entire armory on her, with several large weapons in a box held behind her. She was wielding the hammer she had been holding when Alira had met her. She was covered in armor but she took off her helm. She still had the same features but her skin was green and had a metallic sheen. Her hair was purple and hung down to her waist. It too looked somehow metallic. She was even larger than when Alira had seen her last, at least 3 feet taller and much bulkier, even without the armor. She pulled back her arms and swung the hammer horizontally. It slammed into the side of Astok's head, drawing him and his dick away from Alira. "I FOUN YOU!"

Ahael looked angry, then fearful. "Invidia!?" "IS GLAS!" She swung again but this time Ahael enhanced himself with foul energy and dodged out of the way. He glared at Alira's bracer. "Astok, is this your doing!?" "Glas requested that if we met again, I was to summon her. She wanted to talk." "IT'S BEEN TOO LONG YE BAS!" The hammer fell, this time vertically. Ahael was barely touched by it but it sent him sprawling. He made a gesture and he disappeared into red mist. "Ah, that was nice." She heard some angry words being exchanged between Astok and Ahael but in her current state, she couldn't concentrate enough to hear them.

She raised her eyebrows at the prone Alria and the cum that covered her face and breasts. She sighed and said "I'm guessin Ahael left her wantin?" "Mmmhmm." She sighed. "Not really my thin but I owe ye for baintin him. The armor disappeared into mist, revealing Glas's naked body. Her body radiated power but not as much lust, with powerful muscles. Anyone who lusted for the female form would have been both cowed and aroused by it. "I gue I can let it help." She grunted and her pussy became slick. Ever so slowly, something inched out. A tendril came out, wrapped around her leg, and pulled itself out. It was revealed to be kind of an orb, with one large eye and the rest of its body covered in tentacles. "Her, naw me."

The creature crawled over to Alira. Any trepidation she felt was overcome by her lust. The creature stared at her and seemed to take it's time, wrapping its tendrils around her body. Several collected together, twisting to form an imitation of a phallus. A little smaller than Ahael but when it entered Alira, it was more than enough. It twisted and the tips brushed the inside of her pussy. It thrusted in and out wildly, not with the precision of Ahael but who cared it was great. Alira orgasmed several times, her body seeking more and more. Then Glas grabbed it. "Alrigh enough." It seemed saddened and crawled back inside Glas' body. She looked at Astok. "Alrigh, I'm ready to contin the pact." She disappeared in a puff of green smoke, leaving Alira and Astok alone. There was an akward silence, while Astok let Alira recover and speak first.

OOC

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Wow. That's pretty bad luck for her.

You've racked up enough corruption for another mutation.

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Alira lay on the ground, breathless and stunned, her exposed breasts and face still covered with thick smears of Ahael's cum. When the demon had been thrown off of her by Glas, she had almost cried out in disappointment and need. When Glas's "pet" wrapped itself around her thighs, all she could do was to eagerly spread her legs and grunt in lust, her hips pumping up off the ground in time with the creatures thrusts. "Yes... fuck me..oh fuck..don't stop..." she wailed mindlessly as she rode the creature's cock to the first of several orgasms. Her head lolled limply to one side and through half-lidded eyes she saw Glas standing nearby, her gorgeous naked body on display. The sight of the woman's slick pussy sent a fresh tingle of pleasure through Alira, and the night elf unconsciously licked her lips, her tongue swiping across the mess Ahael had left there. She moaned, and did it again, reveling in the rough thrusting of the creature at her cunt. Her tongue felt somehow odd, unfamiliar....but any concerns she had were wiped away by the lust.

By the time Glas recalled the tentacle beast, Alira was almost insensate from repeated climaxes, barely twitching as another rolled through her. After Glas departed, the night elf didn't move for several minutes. She lay on the ground, panting as she tried to process everything that had happened. Her thoughts were sluggish and scattered. Finally, she tried to sit up, succeeding only after a couple of tries. Only now did she seem to notice the cum covering her chest and face.

"Whe' tha' co' ha' go'--wa' wha'?" her words rolled out in a confused lisp. Her tongue seemed sluggish and too thick. Experimentally, she tried to stick it out. To her surprise, it extended much further than normal, sticking out a good four inches in front of her lips. Oh great..

"Thish...Thish..This! ish goin' to take shome time to get used to..." Even as she spoke though, she could feel the control over her tongue increasing. If anything, it seemed more nimble than before. She stood, wobbling slightly, and made her way over to her pack. Kneeling, she began to clean herself off as best she could, working silently.

Finally, she sat back and began to work on the clasps of her armor. After a moment, she address Astok.

"I've got to hand it to Ahael, he is persistent." Despite her best efforts, her voice still shook a little. "I should get Glas something nice though... for getting that bastard away from me and.. well the other thing didn't hurt either. What was that thing? One of the beasts from the pit she was thrown into?" Finishing she stood up, shaking the feeling back into her legs, and picking up her pack. When she spoke next, it was in a more thoughtful tone "Yes, persistent.. and maybe predictable..."

She set off down the trail again, silent for a minute or so. Finally, she addressed Astok again. "Thank you for bringing Glas here. Pact or no pact, that saved my skin. Not my tongue though, but I can deal with that, I think. Listen, what's your take on Ahael? One moment you seem happy to have him use me as he sees fit, the next you save me..."

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Spoiler

Alira gains the Whip-Tongue mutation! Next time, she'll be better prepared!

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 23/57, PP = 20/40, EP = 5/45 CP: 404 CL: 2 Status: Fine

"Yes, after the pit, she gave birth to that thing and forced it to become kind of a familiar. It lives inside of her but when she wants it, she can force it out and it obeys her. And don't thank me, thank Invidia.." There was a silence and Alira could tell Astok was puzzling things out. "There's never been a situation like this before. The only person that Ahael bothered that I even knew the name of was Invidia and she could handle herself. Whether we like it or not, our fates have become twined together." He sighed. "I've got to balance the pact and I don't know if Ahael has realized the problem I'm in. You are of no use if he breaks you. In fact, that would be devastating. If he could control you, he could force me to bend to his will and possibly the others."

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Alira walked on in silence, trying to absorb the information. Finally, she spoke her thoughts aloud "In that case... why not order him to stay the hell away? In fact, I thought you already did that? Him trying to control you through me seems like a pretty clear case of him working against you. Is your control,our pact yslipping? As much 'fun' as your associates are now, I don't think their attitudes would improve without your leash." Alira paused for a moment, considering, then continued. "At any rate, the rest of your cronies should be in ou- my corner, right? Don't think they'd be happy about Ahael taking over.... And anyway, that's not going to happen!" After another brief silence, Alira glanced down at Astok. "Can you explain the Invidia and Glas thing to me? She seems to get a bit upset when anyone calls her Invidia."

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 23/57, PP = 20/40, EP = 5/45 CP: 404 CL: 2 Status: Fine

"That seems to be the result of my current state and link to you. I'm going to have to study it further." He was probably telling the truth but Astok had managed to bend or hide things while telling the truth before. Alira's senses were getting sharper at detecting Astok's thoughts but he was still good at hiding his thoughts from her. "And while they would work to act against him if that came to pass, I don't want to broadcast our current situation. Some of them, Bakh, Unciel, and Ahael in particular, would seek to use that to subvert our pact further. That would not be good for either of us. And I told you Invidia's story. The only ones she lets get away with calling her Invidia are myself, when she is calm, and Kozel, who never seems to know or care when he is doing it. She kept correcting him before realizing it was a lost cause. He uses the names interchangeably. She might be ashamed at her past failure."

As Alira got nearer to Gods-Reach, the density of travelers increased. Mostly warriors, though there were a few slavers. Her sword gave them pause and they mostly chose to avoid her. She passed through an informal settlement that sat outside the walls and finally reached the fortress. The gate was open but there was a line. Apparently there was a quarantine in effect. No one knew why but there were rumors that varied between spies being found out to an upcoming attack to a mystical plague. She couldn't get anything official from the guards. What she did learn was that to enter she would need to apply for a permit. It would take a few days which explained the encampment outside. Merchants, mercenaries, and travelers were all stuck outside the gates, waiting for their permits. For the permit, you needed to pay 5 denarii and give your reason to pass through or into fortress. Bothersome.

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Agreed. But it's not my first time getting into a place I'm not supposed to be in. I don't fancy being stuck out here for five days.

Instead of joining the line and approaching the gates, Alira melted in to the makeshift camps set up by those waiting for admittance to the city. No one likes to talk as much as a merchant... unless it's a mercenary. She spoke with travelers, trying to get some information out of them, hoping to either figure out the cause of the quarantine, or find a plausible reason to present to the guards in case she did have to go through the official channels. Still, no reason to bother those nice guards... any time there is a lock down, someone is profiting off getting around it. With that thought in mind she kept her eyes peeled for any possibility of bribing or cheating her way into the city.

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Could we assume she spent enough time resting around the various campfires that she recovered from her wounds?

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 57, PP = 40, EP = 45 CP: 404 CL: 2 Status: Fine

A few hands had to be greased, costing Alira 8 denarii, but she eventually manage to find both a good target and the probable reason for the quarantine. The reason? They were currently experiencing a series of guerilla attacks on supply trains and there were worries that some of the supplies had been sabotaged or that the merchants had been replaced by enemy soldiers. Humans, mostly, but there were even worries that some of the slaves that were being brought in were actually just biding their time.

Her target was a thin man, a scholar, who had been planning to study the ruins. He wasn't a treasure hunter, like Alira, but he had been known for managing to grab some pretty nice stuff to study. He belonged to some kind of academy and was quite wealthy. If Alira could convince him to let her join in, he could probably bring her in as an assistant. After watching him closely, Alira was astounded to find the human was as thin as he was. He gorged himself during mealtimes, eating more than twice what others were, even with the food prices high due to the blockade. He had some bodyguards, two orcs, one male, one female. Alira learned that the two orcs were husband and wife and were almost always employed by the man. His name was Erik and at the moment he was enjoying some kind of vegetable platter covered in a thick, spicy sauce. His bodyguards were also eating, though they were having bread and meat.


OOC

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Oh yeah, I keep forgetting to do that.

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Guerrillas. My favorite. Now I have to be even more careful out there.

Alira sighed, and continued watching the thin man. She'd been observing him for a couple of minutes, and the entire time he ate as if he'd been starving for a week. The elf watched with a mixture of distaste and unwilling admiration as the portion of the vegetable platter in front of the man steadily shrank. His two orc bodyguards could barely keep up. So he's my best way in. Well, I've certainly dealt with worse.

She approached the man confidently, though she was careful to show the two bodyguards that she didn't present a threat. There was no need to provoke a confrontation. Seating herself across from the man, she lifted her hand in greeting.

"Hello. I'm Alira. That certainly looks appetizing." Leaning a bit closer and speaking softer, she added "I hear you're heading into the ruins. Maybe we can help each other, to our mutual profit. I'm sure your companions," she nodded at the two orcs, "are competent and formidable. I offer a slightly... subtler skill set."

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 57, PP = 40, EP = 45 CP: 404 CL: 2 Status: Fine

"What's that?" The man looked up from his food, quickly chewing and swallowing a mouthful. The male orc groaned and facepalmed. "Oh, yes, this is apparently some kind of local vegetable with both edible roots and leaves! I've been trying both and I think I like the roots more. They are more crunchy. Although, I the leaves have this special kind of texture. Kind of silky, almost, though not as silky as this bug platter I once had. It was in the desert, you see. There were these worms and what they did to cook them was they laid them out to dry and-"

After about another minute of this, the female orc leaned over and grabbed Erik's arm. "Erik, Erik. The ruins. She wants to talk about the ruins." "Ruins? Oh yes, these ruins. I suspect that they were made in a similar style to a crypt I once investigated. They served a kind of meat there, very tough. The blood was mixed with some kind of spice and added as a glaze. The food was exceptionally prepared even if the ruins ended up being mostly empty." He took another large mouthful. "Mmmm... so you want to aid me? I appreciate the offer but I've no idea who you are. Perhaps you could provide some kind of proof of identity??"

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Alira blinked at the man blankly. "Proof of identity? What kind of proof of identity would make you trust me? If I hand you a piece of paper with my name scrawled on it, would it make you feel better?" She sat back a little, resting her hands on the tabletop in front of her. "Listen, Erik, I've seen enough forged paper to know that doesn't carry much weight around here. You want someone who can vouch for me? Well, there is a whole town ready to do that, problem is they are a month's travel behind me." She leaned back in, speaking confidently but calmly, "I heard about the vault, and it piqued my ...professional curiosity. You have a way into the city. I'm offering to help you get to what you came for, historical doodads and such. My own interest is only financial... well and this kind of work keeps me from getting bored. You don't trust me, worried I'll knife you in the back? Well I only do that to people who are trying to kill me, plus you've got those two to look out for you. If you need the help, I'm game. If you'd rather pass, well no harm done, I'll move on."

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 57, PP = 40, EP = 45 CP: 536 CL: 2 Status: Fine

"Hmmm..." He continued to eat while he thought. It was almost disquieting to see that much food go into so thin a frame without any appearances of discomfort. "Alright, we'll see what you can do to help us. However, for taking you along, I request a small piece of insurance. An item, of worth, from you. At the end of the expedition, if you have proved yourself, the item, along with your share, will be returned to you."

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

"Now that sounds fair." Considering for a moment, Alira reached into her pack and pulled out Ruby Dawn. Cupping the stone in her hands she whispered "Ignis" and the stone responded, it's reddish light breaking through her interlocked fingers.

Extinguishing the stone, Alira cocked an eyebrow at Erik. "Will this do?"

Now I have to go buy another lamp...

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 57, PP = 40, EP = 45 CP: 536 CL: 2 Status: Fine

Erik cocked his head. The male orc reached over and looked at the gem carefully. He muttered something and a purple, transparent orb surrounded the magical trinket. He stared for a minute before nodding and pocketing it. He gave a thumbs up. Erik nodded. "Alright, if it is good enough for Char, it is good enough for me! Welcome to the team!" He returned to his meal. The female orc talked to Alira instead of Erik. "We should be getting in within another day or two. Erik was able to pay to expedite the paperwork. My name is Lae." She looked at Alria challengingly. "My mother was raised by a dryad after her parents either left her behind or lost her during a winter."

That very day, in fact, Alira was approached by Lae. "Looks like they were in a hurry. We'll be entering the city soon. I advise you to make sure you've got everything handled out here." When Alira came to their area, she saw that the two orcs were carrying a large amount of equipment. Erik carried nothing and bounded forth. The orcs didn't complain and the load on their backs didn't seem to bother them.

They got a few odd looks as a group as they passed through the city but they were heading for a specific place and got there quickly. Apparently there had been a fight and one side or the other had used some kind of explosive magic, knocking a hole in what looked like a solid floor. The hole was now guarded by a few orcs and a human. Erik presented them with paperwork and, stealthily, a rather hefty bribe and was allowed to pass. Alira found herself with the orcs and Eriks in a ruined room. Much of the area had caved in over the years but she could see that there was still a clear path, or so it seemed.

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

After the initial encounter, Alira spent her day wandering the camp making minor purchases to replenish her supplies. By the time Lae came to find her, a new lamp with plenty of fuel dangled from her belt, to replace the one she had lost in the necromancer's tomb.

Now, looking at the interior of the tomb, she was glad to she made the extra preparations. Another day, another ruin... no, no, let's stay positive! Another day, another treasure chest!

She glanced back at the rest of the group. "I usually do this sort of thing alone, so why don't I go in first. It will be nice to have some back up for once."

Well, back up I can see at least. You've been quiet lately.

As she moved slowly along the path, carefully testing her footing, wary of loose masonry, traps, or other hidden dangers, Alira glanced back at Eric. "So, are you looking for anything in particular in here? I'd rather not get into a messy "No, I get the Ancient Urn of Whatever" situation."

 

[dragoon93041]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

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Alira: HP = 57, PP = 40, EP = 45 CP: 536 CL: 2 Status: Fine

Hmmm? Oh, well, I've been busy. Still studying why Astok could get close. That, Alira could tell, was a lie. She pushed harder and managed to hear Astok's thoughts. He was horrified. Thi- can-ot be. -he pact -as been -lte-ed. I ex-ec-ed som- probl--s but sh- has bee- placed -n the sam- catego-y as -yself. -h--'s wh- Ah-al was -u-m-ne-. Becaus- she- As if Astok could tell she was listening in, she felt the barrier between them increase. Astok didn't say anything else, however.

"Hmmm..." Lea passed some notes to Erik and he consulted them. "Hmm..." He chewed on some tough meat he had purchased. "No, it doesn't look like there is anything in particular that we expect."

The way seemed clear until Astok spoke. Freeze! Alira was able to hold herself still. There are summoning circles placed all over this room. They are... hmmm... earth affiliated. I'm guessing they will summon earth elementals. Here, let me show you. Alira blinked and she saw everything in double for a moment before everything slid together. Several dark green magical circles dotted the room. It would be tricky to get by them. I'm not sure I can deactivate them on the first go. They look well made. I might trip them if I attempt to.

The room had several pieces of rubble that Alira might leap to. On the other hand, the room was badly damaged and Alira had no idea if the rubble would shift under her weight and simply dump her on the ground. It was hard to tell but she thought she could see to exits. One was past a small pile to her right and close by but the other was on the far end of the room and would be harder to get to.

 

[orcha]

Re: Seeker of the Lost (orcha) GMed by dragoon93041

Alira was about to question Astok further, but when the mental barrier fell, she managed to control herself. Still, her thoughts raced with the possible implications. Same category? And Ahael was summoned because... why? I called him? Doesn't make sense!

Distracted as she was, she barely paid any attention to her companions and surroundings, until Astok's mental shout snapped her out of it. His warning caught her with one foot already in the air, ready to take a step. Her instincts and training kicked in just in time, and with a wobble she caught her balance, arms splayed out to the side almost comically. Carefully, she set her foot back down, and listed to Astok's explanation, holding up a hand in warning to the rest of the party.

When the spirit was finished, Alira turned to her companions. "I, uh, I think there are some magical traps placed in the room. We need to watch our step." Quickly, Alira pointed out the locations of the summoning circles. "Stay here for now, I'll go check out the nearest exit. But if I fall, be ready. Most likely earth elementals."

With that, the thief turned and began to move toward the nearest doorway, using the rubble to avoid breaking the circles.