Session 40

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## Meta

### Monsters

12 x orc (CR 1/2), 1 x Blade of Ilneval (CR 4), 1 x Eye of Gruumsh (CR 2), 1 x orog (CR 2), 1 x Claw of Luthic (CR 2), 1 x Nurtured One of Yurtrus (CR 1/2), 2 x Hand of Yurtrus (CR 2), 2 x Tanarukk (CR 5)

This session was played on December 12, 2017. It lasted 8 hours and ten minutes.

## Trivia

* This was the 19th combat encounter
* The highest attack roll for the night was Cae with 28.
* The highest damage in one attack was Cae killing the final enemy with 20 damage.
* The highest damage in one turn was Urrak's back to back action surge kills of the Claw and one of the orcs with a total of 28 slashing damage.
* The highest damage in one session was Seir's 143 points, including the 59 total points done to the tanarukk with moonbeam. Not counting that, it would have been Urrak's 96. 143 is a new record.
* The most attacks that hit was also Seir with 12, plus another 8 from moonbeaming the trapped tanarukk. This is a new record.
* The most kills this session were Urrak with 5.
* The highest kill count across the campaign is still Urrak, now with 15. Second place is now a tie between Brimeia and Cae at 10 with Rav and Seir in third with 9.
* The most team damage in one round was round 8 with 97 total points of damage. This is also a new record.
* Ravaphine now has the most times falling unconscious with 4.

## Transcript

*[*5:07 PM*]* DM*:* DAY 12 MIRDAN 16 JAQMONT 3Y20, Late Afternoon

You spent the day hiking through the forest to the north and just east of Bellbury to a set of Vatruvian ruins Cae knew about. You'd gone expecting to find a prison, a set of cages to lock her in overnight, supervising her transformation into a werewolf and determining whether she was a threat to the people in Vyon.

Instead, you found an orc infestation and a woman on a suicide mission. When Cae asked to be effectively locked inside the ruin to meet her end, the party refused and assaulted the ruined keep tower, slaying all the orcs that were camped outside.

Now, it's time to get inside, find a way to quarantine the lycanthropic curse, keep Ryleigh's promise to Cae not to let her hurt anyone, keep Ryleigh's promise to *Eloise* to bring her back, and simply... survive the night. There's some time... but not much.

*[*5:08 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seirixori pauses on her way towards Cae and looks back at the Aurochs she killed. She makes her way toward it, wanting to drop her form, but knowing they aren't done, and she doesn't want to take the chance of wasting it. She steps up to it's body and for a moment flounders at trying to sit or kneel, but she's a fucking dinosaur and can't. Instead she closes her eyes, ignoring the tears that fall and leans down so her head is softly resting on the Aurochs. It's a full minute later when she makes her way back to the group to follow them.

*[*5:11 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks inside. "We should get going, time isn't on our side."

*[*5:11 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak nods and follows, sword in hand.

*[*5:12 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos nods in agreement and goes as well, stealthily moving ahead of the group.(edited)

*[*5:13 PM*]* DM*:* Give me a marching order, if you will. (Nolanos, Ry/Urrak, Rav/Bri, Gunnloda/Seir, Martyn/Cae)

*[*5:13 PM*]* Nolanos*:* First

*[*5:13 PM*]* Urrak*:* third

*[*5:13 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* last

*[*5:13 PM*]* Urrak*:* ry 2nd

*[*5:14 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Behind Urrak

*[*5:16 PM*]* DM*:* The entryway seems to be a staging point where the two orcs were bringing the treasure in from the war wagon. There are several sacks sitting in a pile here, heaped against what appears to be a wooden door along the south wall. To the west is what was once a wooden door, but it’s lying in pieces on the ground now, leading into a room further west.

*[*5:16 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((Do i need to roll for stealth?))

*[*5:17 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((Also. Keeping an eye out for traps/alarms))

*[*5:17 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh whispers to Cae, "Which way are the cages?"

*[*5:20 PM*]* DM*:* Cae gestures to the western door. "Through the door there."

*[*5:21 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak starts to stray a bit from the group, heading towards the sacks.

*[*5:21 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos grabs Urraks shoulder before she gets too far and whispers, "what are you doing?? They'll see you"

*[*5:22 PM*]* DM*:* (Nolanos stealth: 15)

*[*5:23 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Nolanos we need to head that way" Ryleigh points to the western door.

*[*5:24 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((can I do a perception/inv check to hear any movement/footsteps that aren't ours?))(edited)

*[*5:24 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks to Nolanos, stopping in her tracks. She nods, patting his hand. She follows Ryleigh

*[*5:24 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn spoke softly from behind them, "Step lightly."

*[*5:24 PM*]* DM*:* Sure. Perception checks all around, and remember to include your passive when announcing what you got.

*[*5:25 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((16, 10pp))

*[*5:25 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((19, 15PP))(edited)

*[*5:25 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((10 and 10))

*[*5:26 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((10 and 3))

*[*5:26 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((12, 16pp))(edited)

*[*5:28 PM*]* DM*:* nolanos: 7, 10pp

*[*5:28 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((12))

*[*5:31 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak grabs at Nolanos's cloak, and whispers in his ear. "Stop, boy. There's soldiers in the west room." she swings her sword in her hand, as if flexing her wrist. "Be ready fer a fight."

*[*5:32 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn sighs, and draws his bow. He nocks an arrow as they approach.

*[*5:32 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh steps in front of Nolanos and nods to Urrak, "ready?"

*[*5:32 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak nods, holding her sword out before her

*[*5:33 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks into the room.(edited)

*[*5:35 PM*]* DM*:* This room has an archway leading to the next room to the west and a wooden door along the southern wall with a splash of red across it. Inside, you see an orc in the same hide armor and greataxe as the ones outside and one in chainmail with a shield and longsword. Roll initiative.

*[*5:36 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((20))

*[*5:36 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((4))

*[*5:36 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((15))

*[*5:36 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((21))

*[*5:40 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((21))

*[*5:44 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*5:45 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn aims his bow, and aims at Lortar, and fires

*[*5:47 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* The arrow had no sooner left the bow that Martyn rushed forward to stand next to Ryleigh inside the room

*[*5:49 PM*]* DM*:* ((15a, 9d))(edited)

*[*5:49 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow flies forward and hits the hide armored orc right in the chest.

*[*5:49 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*5:54 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia moves up scowling at the orcs.(edited)

*[*5:54 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*5:55 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves up to blade and says, "*Your face looks like it was on fire and someone tried to put it out with an ice pick*" in Elven with a smirk. ((15 to hit, 7 dmg))(edited)

*[*5:56 PM*]* DM*:* Dawnbringer flies through the darkness, but the blade knocks it away with his shield.

*[*5:57 PM*]* DM*:* Cae draws her bow and the arrow plunks into the doorframe next to Urrak. (nat 1, 10, 14)(edited)

*[*5:57 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos! Will fire a fire bolt at Lortar. (20, 6)(edited)

*[*5:57 PM*]* DM*:* The fire hits Lortar in the face and he falls.

*[*5:58 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda!

*[*6:01 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda throws her hand out and fires a sacred flame at the blade and hits him with the radiant damage. (7d)(edited)

*[*6:02 PM*]* DM*:* Seirixori!

*[*6:02 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir runs at Blade and tries to pounce on it and eat it's face. ((15at, 4dmg))(edited)

*[*6:03 PM*]* DM*:* The pounce fails.

*[*6:03 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((18att, 4dmg second claw))

*[*6:04 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((bite nat 20- 24att, 5dmg))(edited)

*[*6:05 PM*]* DM*:* The second claw and bite hit the blade and he howls.

*[*6:05 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*6:07 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak runs into the room, roaring loudly, she swings her greatsword down on Blade's head ((18atk, 13dmg))(edited)

*[*6:08 PM*]* DM*:* The greatsword swings down and chunks into his shoulder.

*[*6:08 PM*]* DM*:* The blade roars right back at Urrak and attacks her twice.

*[*6:10 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh sticks her shield out to try to distract his attack. (Protection)

*[*6:12 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak manages to knock the first attack aside, but despite Ryleigh's attempt to knock his aim off, the blade connects for 12 damage against Urrak.

*[*6:12 PM*]* DM*:* He calls for reinforcements in Orcish.

*[*6:13 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*6:15 PM*]* Urrak*:* As the blade slashes into her side, she lets out a cry of pain. A spray of blood shoots from her lips as she turns to the group and yells "They're callin' reinforcements!"

*[*6:16 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav steps forward and casts firebolt at the blade

*[*6:17 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((19a, 1d))

*[*6:17 PM*]* DM*:* The fire splashes across his armor, but it's like he doesn't even feel it.

*[*6:18 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*6:19 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn knocks another arrow, and fires at the remaining orc in the room.

*[*6:19 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((21a5d))

*[*6:22 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow flies between the dinosaur and Urrak and hits the orc in the leg.

*[*6:22 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*6:24 PM*]* DM*:* @Kyris - Brimeia !

*[*6:26 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia steps closer, draws her greataxe back and swings!

*[*6:26 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((16 atk, 10 dmg))

*[*6:27 PM*]* DM*:* The greataxe swings, but he manages to step back.

*[*6:27 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*6:28 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh raises dawnbringer again and says, "*Maybe you'd be able to speak more clearly if your parents were second cousins instead of first.*" ((19 hit, 12 dmg))(edited)

*[*6:29 PM*]* DM*:* The sword comes down, pushing past his shield and slashing into his other shoulder.

*[*6:29 PM*]* DM*:* Cae steps inside and fires her arrow. (24, 13) The arrow sticks in the side of the orc's head and he falls.(edited)

*[*6:30 PM*]* DM*:* Perception checks, please! No passive.

*[*6:31 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((8))

*[*6:31 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((5))

*[*6:31 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Quick, Cae which direction do we need to go." ((17))

*[*6:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((15))

*[*6:33 PM*]* DM*:* The door in the next room swings open and two orcs push through, responding to the blade's call for reinforcements. One in ring mail and has a shield and spear in hand.

*[*6:33 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Blades, Eyes, Bahgtru...Gods, we really stepped in it now." Urrak wipes her blade on the sleeve of her new olive green tunic. She says something low beneath her breath in orcish and readies her blade.(edited)

*[*6:33 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda moves up and heals Urrak. (9 hp)

*[*6:35 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos fires a fire bolt, but it hits the wall next to the archway. (nat 1, 6a, 1d)(edited)

*[*6:35 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*6:36 PM*]* DM*:* Cae points towards the open archway. "Still further that way."

*[*6:37 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir runs at the Eye just past the doorway and tries the pouncy thing again.(edited)

*[*6:37 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((9))

*[*6:38 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((1st Claw/Pounce: nat 1-5att,
2nd claw: 21att, 7dmg,
Bite: 19att, 10dmg))(edited)

*[*6:48 PM*]* DM*:* Again, Seir's second claw and bite slice into the orc's body.

*[*6:48 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*6:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak pulls her sword from Blades shoulder and whips around, she runs through the door and attacks the Eye. ((15, 13))(edited)

*[*6:51 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak's sword misses as he parries with his shield.

*[*6:52 PM*]* DM*:* A third hide armored orc rushes through the empty door to attack Urrak.

*[*6:52 PM*]* DM*:* Abzug brings his greataxe down on Urrak's thigh. (5 dmg)(edited)

*[*6:53 PM*]* DM*:* Grutok also rushes through, attacking Seirixori.

*[*6:53 PM*]* DM*:* His greataxe also takes a chunk out of Seir for 5 damage.

*[*6:54 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*6:55 PM*]* DM*:* @Ravaphine !

*[*6:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav casts fire bolt at the eye

*[*6:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((14a,2d))

*[*6:57 PM*]* DM*:* The fire bolt flies past the Eye and fizzles.

*[*6:57 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*7:00 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn casts witch bolt!

*[*7:01 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((9h12d))

*[*7:03 PM*]* DM*:* The bright blue sparking energy leaps from Martyn's hand but it fizzles instead of connecting.

*[*7:03 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*7:06 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia roars in a rage and swings as she steps forward!

*[*7:06 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((8 atk, 8 dmg))

*[*7:08 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia's axe misses and nearly catches Urrak's foot.

*[*7:08 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*7:10 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh thrust Dawnbringer into the one eyed Orc ((20hit, 8))(edited)

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* The orc howls as the lightsaber cuts into it.

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* Shugog rushes in and brings his axe down at Ryleigh.

*[*7:12 PM*]* DM*:* It misses by a lot.

*[*7:12 PM*]* DM*:* The Eye will spin around and attack Ryleigh with his spear.

*[*7:13 PM*]* DM*:* But she parries with her shield.

*[*7:13 PM*]* DM*:* Cae's going to shoot at the Eye.

*[*7:13 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow flies through and catches the Eye in the back of the head, but he's still standing somehow. (28, 13)(edited)

*[*7:14 PM*]* DM*:* Kansif will come up and also attack Ryleigh.

*[*7:14 PM*]* DM*:* He misses too.

*[*7:15 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda will cast Bless on Brimeia, Ryleigh, and Seir. For the next minute, you can add a d4 to every d20 you roll for attacks/saves.

*[*7:16 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*7:18 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos runs up to the doorway and stabs the Orc next to Seirixori

*[*7:19 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((11 a, 8 d, 9 sneak))

*[*7:19 PM*]* DM*:* The sword flashes out, but misses.

*[*7:19 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*7:20 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir attacks the Eye again.

*[*7:21 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((Claw 1:: Att 7
Claw 2:: 23att, 8dmg
Bite:: 21 att, 5dmg))

*[*7:22 PM*]* DM*:* Seir's jaws clamp down on the Eye and she drags him down to stick a claw in his throat.

*[*7:22 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*7:23 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak swings her greatsword at the grunt beside her. She growls at him *"Feel the power of D'akshi, maggot."* (menace 8)(edited)

*[*7:23 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((19, 11))

*[*7:24 PM*]* DM*:* Abzug takes the hit and staggers, but keeps his feet.

*[*7:26 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak growls and shoves her sword deeper into the orc and he's scared, but also dead.

*[*7:26 PM*]* DM*:* Grutok will attack Seir again.

*[*7:27 PM*]* DM*:* His axe bites into Seir's back for 11 damage.

*[*7:27 PM*]* DM*:* @Ravaphine !

*[*7:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav casts magic missile at the two orcs she can see. Two at the one directly in front at shugog, and one at the one to the left(edited)

*[*7:33 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((10dmg, 2dmg))

*[*7:33 PM*]* DM*:* The magic bolts shooot out and slam into the orcs. Neither fall.

*[*7:33 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*7:38 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Foregoing magic, Martyn knocks another arrow and fires into Shugog

*[*7:39 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* (14h4d))

*[*7:40 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow hits Shugog and he falls to one knee, near dead.

*[*7:40 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*7:41 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia steps forward and swings down!

*[*7:41 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((13 atk, 9 dmg))

*[*7:42 PM*]* DM*:* The axe slashes right through the orc, but he's still standing.

*[*7:42 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*7:45 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "*You're so ugly, you scared the crap out of the toilet.*" Ryleigh says as she swings Dawnbringer into the nearest Orc. (19,8)

*[*7:46 PM*]* DM*:* Kanalf falls.

*[*7:47 PM*]* DM*:* Shugog will try to avenge his friend, struggling to his feet to attack.

*[*7:47 PM*]* DM*:* And he fails so hard, he dies.

*[*7:47 PM*]* DM*:* Cae will step up and try to shoot the other one.

*[*7:48 PM*]* DM*:* Cae puts her arrow right through the orc's eye. (20, 17)(edited)

*[*7:48 PM*]* DM*:* All the orcs in the area are dead.

*[*7:48 PM*]* DM*:* The southern end of this room looks like another staging area, but this one composed of bodies. Judging by their clothes and items, it is the remains of a traveling trader and his bodyguards. There’s a chest sitting next to their bodies as well. There’s also another wooden door headed further west.

*[*7:49 PM*]* DM*:* That door is open, leading into the next room.

*[*7:49 PM*]* DM*:* Cae walks through the door to collect her arrows. "It's still further to the west."

*[*7:50 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos walks into the room, moving to loot the bodies and look for anything useful/valuable

*[*7:52 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Come on, ye two, we haven't a lot of time..." Urrak walks west with Ryleigh and Cae(edited)

*[*7:52 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir heads west where Cae says to go.

*[*7:53 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Right. It can wait then."

*[*7:54 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav follows

*[*7:54 PM*]* DM*:* This room seems to be one the orcs tend to congregate in. There’s a more lived-in squalor here with piles of food and refuse and weapons. There’s a blood-covered greatsword hanging on the wall. Along the southern wall is another door.

*[*7:55 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos follows, reaching into his bag to pull out his lantern. He lights it and gives it to Reyes to hold above the group

*[*7:56 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak makes a motion with her arm as she sees the Stained Greatsword, thumping arm against her chest. She looks around as she waits for the group to advance.

*[*7:57 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((22 investigation))(edited)

*[*7:57 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((16 perception?))

*[*7:59 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak mutters under her breath in orcish that sounds a little like a prayer. "Come on, then, let's get on with it..." she grips her sword tightly.

*[*8:02 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh opens the door slowly to peek in.(edited)

*[*8:03 PM*]* DM*:* There is a hallway behind the door. A portcullis is set into the southern wall and the hall continues east until it fills with rubble, collapsed from above.(edited)

*[*8:04 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks into the hallway.

*[*8:04 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos follows into the hallway

*[*8:04 PM*]* DM*:* The door to the south is closed.

*[*8:05 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves up and opens the next door.(edited)

*[*8:07 PM*]* DM*:* It's a locked portcullis!

*[*8:07 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Nolanos, this door is locked - would you?"

*[*8:07 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos steps forward. "Of course."

*[*8:07 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak follows behind them. Her eyes dart left and right, keeping an eye out for orcs as they fiddle with the lock.

*[*8:09 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((13 thieves tools))

*[*8:10 PM*]* DM*:* You can feel the tension increase, but then it falls flat and doesn't click unlocked. As you're working on it, you see another orc through the bars and he starts calling others nearby.

*[*8:10 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Shit..."

*[*8:11 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak pushes past Nolanos "Ryleigh, help me lift."

*[*8:12 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos casts magic missile at the orc that saw them

*[*8:13 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((22))

*[*8:13 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((10))

*[*8:13 PM*]* DM*:* Roll initiative

*[*8:13 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((15))

*[*8:13 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((14))

*[*8:13 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((19))

*[*8:13 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((17))

*[*8:13 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((21))

*[*8:14 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((9))(edited)

*[*8:15 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((13 dmg for the magic missile))

*[*8:16 PM*]* DM*:* The missiles fire through the grates and hit the orc in plate armor.

*[*8:16 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((8 initiative))

*[*8:16 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak and Ryleigh force the portcullis open, and it's Ryleigh's turn.(edited)

*[*8:16 PM*]* DM*:* Another lived-in space, this one holds an orc with a strange intelligence in its eyes, wearing plate armor. A door to the east opens and other orcs appear. There’s also an archway to a room to the south.(edited)

*[*8:18 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves to the nearest orc and says in Elven, "*You're proof that even the gods make mistakes!*" as she swings Dawnbringer ((20 hit, 14dmg))(edited)

*[*8:19 PM*]* DM*:* The sword slams into the orog and bites into a weak spot in his armor.

*[*8:19 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*8:25 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia follows into the hallway and chucks a javelin!

*[*8:25 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* ((8 atk, 9 dmg))

*[*8:26 PM*]* DM*:* The javelin flies past the orog.

*[*8:27 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*8:28 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak runs in, sword ready. She swings it at the orog, yelling *"Surrender, Orog!"*  ((22, 11))(edited)

*[*8:29 PM*]* Urrak*:* She yells to Ryleigh, *"Gut him!"* she grumbles in orcish. She shakes her head remembering herself and repeats the phrase in common (Commanding Strike)(edited)

*[*8:31 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((10 atk, 14 dmg))

*[*8:32 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak's sword bites into the orog, but Ryleigh's commanded strike misses.

*[*8:32 PM*]* DM*:* The orog looks hurt, but he's still standing.

*[*8:32 PM*]* DM*:* Ruhk steps up to attack Ryleigh.

*[*8:32 PM*]* DM*:* He misses.

*[*8:33 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "*Cae, how much further are the cages.*" Ryleigh yells as she dodges an attack.(edited)

*[*8:33 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*8:33 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Ravaphine casts web at the three orcs closest to the wall

*[*8:35 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*8:35 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir runs up and tries to pounce and eat Ruhk's face.

*[*8:37 PM*]* Seirixori*:* (( bite:: 13att, 4dmg))

*[*8:37 PM*]* DM*:* The bite does hit, and she kinda nibbles on his arm.

*[*8:37 PM*]* DM*:* Cae will fire at the orog.

*[*8:38 PM*]* DM*:* She hits the orog in the face, killing it. "*There's a hall ahead to the left!*" (27a, 19d)(edited)

*[*8:39 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*8:41 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn rushes forward with Cae into the hallway towards the left

*[*8:41 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((13))

*[*8:43 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*8:45 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos rushes into the corner and uses his lightning breath on the two along the wall ((9dmg))(edited)

*[*8:46 PM*]* DM*:* The first takes full damage, the second takes half.

*[*8:47 PM*]* DM*:* Mobad steps out of the webs and tries to swing his greataxe at Nolanos, but misses.

*[*8:47 PM*]* DM*:* Shamog is webbed.

*[*8:47 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda will try to catch up with the rest of the group.

*[*8:47 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*8:49 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh swings Dawnbringer at the Orc ((16atk, 9 dmg))(edited)

*[*8:51 PM*]* DM*:* The sword slashes into Ruhk and he's near dead, but still standing.

*[*8:51 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*8:52 PM*]* DM*:* Will run up and slash Mobad's head off to save Nolanos. (16, 18) A wisp of smoky shadow curls around her.

*[*8:52 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*8:54 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "....well okay. Thanks Brimeia," Nolanos says, wiping the orc's blood from his face.(edited)

*[*8:55 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak moves to make way for Cae and runs in back of the closest orc. *"Fall."* she stabs him in the gut with her greatsword ((26, 13))(edited)

*[*8:55 PM*]* DM*:* Ruhk collapses, sliding off Urrak's blade.

*[*8:55 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*8:58 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav moves up and casts firebolt to the web(edited)

*[*9:00 PM*]* DM*:* The web bursts into flame. (5 damage)

*[*9:00 PM*]* DM*:* Shamog screams as his skin burns.

*[*9:00 PM*]* DM*:* Seirixori!

*[*9:01 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seirixori runs into the other room~.

*[*9:01 PM*]* DM*:* This room is relatively empty save the blood splatters and general refuse. A hall leads east to a set of stairs going down.

*[*9:01 PM*]* DM*:* There is also a door that goes to the east.

*[*9:02 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir heads to the stairs.

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* Cae will fire an arrow, then follow.

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* She misses though, because Shamog is flailing.

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*9:05 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* Martyn turns, and fires ray of frost at the surviving attacker.

*[*9:06 PM*]* Jonathan- Martyn Hornback*:* ((18h1d))

*[*9:06 PM*]* DM*:* The ray of frost gives him a speck of frostbite among otherwise charred skin.

*[*9:06 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*9:08 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos runs around the web to catch up with Rav, casting firebolt at the still living orc as he goes

*[*9:09 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((11a 6d))(edited)

*[*9:09 PM*]* DM*:* The fire bolt disappears into the rest of the fire.

*[*9:09 PM*]* DM*:* Shamog will attempt to free himself but dies trying.(edited)

*[*9:11 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda will chase after Seir.

*[*9:11 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*9:12 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia will also chase after.

*[*9:12 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh dashes.

*[*9:12 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*9:14 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak pauses a moment to look at the charred orc's corpse, muttering a prayer under her breath, and dashes to catch up with the rest of the group

*[*9:14 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*9:15 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav dashes (through the snow)

*[*9:15 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*9:16 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir moves down the stairs, enough to check the next area.

*[*9:16 PM*]* DM*:* The room here is full of sleeping mats and food stores. There are a few female orcs as well as one with long, razor sharp claws. There is a crude stone statue with black colored claws and a red ochre smeared body in the corner with the foods. The door to the west is open and shows more of the same. There’s also a passage to the north, the entry smeared in red.

*[*9:18 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir backs back up the stairs to let someone else go in front, waving her arms and pointing, trying to mime there's more things.

*[*9:19 PM*]* DM*:* The orcs, however, saw the dinoseir.

*[*9:19 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*9:21 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Was everything okay, Seir?" Rav whispers "Were there more orcs?"

*[*9:21 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods to the second thing.

*[*9:21 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn moves up, but not near the front.

*[*9:21 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*9:22 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "More orcs, pass it on" Rav says to Urrak

*[*9:22 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Helpful. What *kind* o' orcs we talkin' about?"(edited)

*[*9:22 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos moves up behind Ryleigh, "There's pork up there? What?" He is very confused.(edited)

*[*9:23 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*9:23 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh shakes her head at Nolanos and moves as far forward as she can. (ready action - if the orc moves to attack me, Ryleigh is going to hit them with Dawnbringer)(edited)

*[*9:26 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia also moves up behind Ryleigh.

*[*9:26 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*9:31 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak steps between Ryleigh and the orc, she holds her blade out in front of her, horizontally, the blade edge out. Her other hand is being held flat near the tip of the blade in a 'halt' motion. "Ryleigh. Stop. Put it down." she she looks at her, eyes serious but pleading. *"Auntie, please, we do not want to hurt you."* she says softly over her shoulder to the orcs.

*[*9:32 PM*]* DM*:* Persuasion check.

*[*9:32 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((20))

*[*9:33 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh grits her teeth but stops, trusting Urrak to do her *thing*.(edited)

*[*9:34 PM*]* DM*:* The orc with the razor sharp claws snarls back in Orc. "*You are not Lurzak. You bring enemies to our chambers and expect us to let you pass? What do you want, half-blood?*"

*[*9:39 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak keeps her eyes focused on Ryleigh, and takes a deep breath. *"Sorry, Auntie."* she drops her sword and faces the orc woman. She kneels before the orc woman and bows her head. She places her sword on the ground beside her. *"Auntie, we came to help an ally. She has been infected with a terrible ailment. We need to get her to the dungeon below. The curse of the moon is on her. Please, we...I don't want to hurt you. Let us pass."*(edited)

*[*9:43 PM*]* DM*:* Her lip curls in what might be a grin. "*Let them pass.*"

*[*9:43 PM*]* DM*:* The orcs step back.

*[*9:43 PM*]* DM*:* Temporarily lifting the initiative order.(edited)

*[*9:44 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak leans forward and presses her forehead to the dirt in front of her. *"Thank you, Auntie."* she stands, picking up her sword. She places a hand on Ryleigh's pauldron. "Let's go. Call them down."(edited)

*[*9:47 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh raises an eyebrow at Urrak but turns to the others, "come on, don't use your weapons" and she moves to the hallway.

*[*9:48 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir drops her dinoseir and moves back with Gunnloda and walks with her.

*[*9:48 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav puts her hands in her pockets and follows in line

*[*9:48 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos follows behind Rav, keeping an eye out in case anyone thinks of trying anything funny.(edited)

*[*9:50 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((14))

*[*9:50 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Hurry. Cae--ah--M'lady, behind me please."

*[*9:50 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak, Cae, and Rav step into the hall while Ryleigh runs interference between the orcs and elves.

*[*9:50 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((4))

*[*9:50 PM*]* DM*:* Cae grabs Urrak's shoulder just as she's stepping through. "Stop!"

*[*9:50 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((17))

*[*9:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak stops in her tracks. "A-ah, what is it?"

*[*9:53 PM*]* DM*:* Cae points at a spot on the floor. "There's a trap."

*[*9:53 PM*]* DM*:* The orc with the razor claws shouts out in Orc. "*Kill them all!*"

*[*9:53 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*9:53 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak whips around, pushing Cae behind her. She readies her sword *"Deceivers!"* she growls at the Claw. Urrak then yells to the rest of the group "They're attacking!"(edited)

*[*9:55 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smirks at the Claw and says in common, "Brains aren't everything. In your case they're nothing." And swings Dawnbringer at her. ((9 atk crit fail, 9 dmg))(edited)

*[*9:56 PM*]* DM*:* She reaches up and snatches Ryleigh's hand out of the air, stopping her swing. "*You'll make a shiny decoration.*"

*[*9:57 PM*]* DM*:* Rhorog steps up to attack Bri.

*[*9:57 PM*]* DM*:* She misses.

*[*9:57 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia will spin and try to attack her back, but her rage has faded.

*[*9:58 PM*]* DM*:* The axe bites into her side. (17, 5)

*[*9:58 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*10:00 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks to Nolanos, "Get Cae, Martyn, and Rav the *fuck* out of here. Go!" she rushes past him and several other party members to attack the Claw *"Put her down, this isn't what we agreed!*" she yells at her, eyes watering a bit. She growls, knowing there's no other way, and slashes at the Claw's arm. ((17, 12))(edited)

*[*10:01 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "I'm on it," he nods.

*[*10:03 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak's greatsword slashes down on the claw's arm and she drops Ryleigh's hand.

*[*10:03 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*10:04 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav casts firebolt at the claw and moves closer to Cae

*[*10:05 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((13a, 10d))

*[*10:05 PM*]* DM*:* The fire flies past the orc and hits the altar behind her instead.

*[*10:05 PM*]* DM*:* Shautha will attack Gunnloda, but her axe goes right over her head.

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* Cae is going to step back towards the fight because she can shoot people. "Don't go any further in." (23, 18)(edited)

*[*10:07 PM*]* DM*:* Her arrow plunks into the claw's chest.

*[*10:07 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*10:09 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir sighs and goes back to her Dinoseir and runs at the orc behind her.
((Claw 1:: 11att, 6dmg
 Claw 2:: 17att, 6dmg
 Bite:: 15att, 5dmg))(edited)

*[*10:11 PM*]* DM*:* The first claw misses, but Seir destroys Rhorog.

*[*10:11 PM*]* DM*:* Ovak is going to come up against Brimeia. She misses.(edited)

*[*10:12 PM*]* DM*:* Emen will attack Brimeia as well. Her axe actually hits, though for 11 pts of damage.

*[*10:12 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*10:16 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn fires his bow at the Claw, but it misses. (10, 5)

*[*10:16 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*10:17 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Scuse me..." Nolanos says as he pushes past Cae and Rav and sets to work at deactivating the trap. "You guys may want to back up," he says pulling out his thieves tools.(edited)

*[*10:17 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((11 thieves tools))

*[*10:18 PM*]* DM*:* As Nolanos is working on the trap, two portcullises drop on either end of the hall. The three of you inside, roll a dex save.

*[*10:18 PM*]* DM*:* Cae: 19

*[*10:18 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Well SHIT."

*[*10:19 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((27, nat 20))

*[*10:19 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((2, nat 1))

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* The entire hall is engulfed in flame.

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos and Cae take 6 points of fire damage, Rav takes 12.

*[*10:20 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ""RAV!!! YOU OKAY??"(edited)

*[*10:20 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav gives a pained two thumbs up "I'm okay!"

*[*10:21 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Oh god I'm so sorry oh god"

*[*10:21 PM*]* DM*:* And on the other end of the portcullis, a big orc covered in giant, pulsing sores steps up towards the hall.

*[*10:23 PM*]* DM*:* Another orc with white-ish gloves steps up behind it, points his finger at Nolanos, and mutters a curse. Roll a CON save.

*[*10:23 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((9))

*[*10:25 PM*]* DM*:* The Claw is going to go apeshit on the little pretty shiny thing.

*[*10:25 PM*]* DM*:* Of the four attacks she makes, one hits for 7 slashing damage.

*[*10:26 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos grasps at his eyes, panicking. "My eyes! I can't see! Goddamnit, I can't see!""

*[*10:27 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I'm right here, sweetheart. It's okay, I got you. We'll be okay" Rav says while putting her hands on Nolanos' shoulders

*[*10:26 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda tries to swing at Shautha with her hammer, but misses.

*[*10:27 PM*]* DM*:* Another of the white gloved orcs steps up towards the portcullis.

*[*10:28 PM*]* DM*:* He also lifts a finger, says a word, and All three of the people inside the hall are deafened.

*[*10:28 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*10:32 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks over her shoulder and sees the others trapped there, then looks the Claw in her eyes, "you deceived my friends, you have threatened me. I promise that this will not be quickly and you will not enjoy this." ((Ry is casting hunters mark)) She thrusts Dawnbringer into the Claw. ((26 atk, 13 dmg))

*[*10:33 PM*]* DM*:* The Claw hisses when Dawnbringer pierces her gut, but she just snarls back in Ryleigh's face.

*[*10:34 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia will rage and attack Ovak, trying to keep a retreat open.

*[*10:35 PM*]* DM*:* She slashes at her and the orc falls, but another strand of shadow rises from the body and wraps around her. She grins and looks for her next target. (25, 16)

*[*10:36 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*10:37 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak atttacks the Claw again, screaming in orc at her, those close to her can see she's crying. ((19, 15))

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak's sword takes the Claw's arm off and she finally falls.

*[*10:39 PM*]* Urrak*:* In her fury she steps around the Claw's body and attacks Shautha ((20, 13 action surge))(edited)

*[*10:40 PM*]* DM*:* Shautha also falls to Urrak's blade.

*[*10:40 PM*]* DM*:* Cae is going to spin back around and fire an arrow at the green bulbous one, at disadvantage because the gate's in the way.

*[*10:41 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow plinks against the grating, but makes no sound.

*[*10:42 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*10:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav attempts to warn her friends but she cannot hear the words come out. Not being able to magic, she tries to stab the closest orc with her dagger

*[*10:45 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((15a, 5d))

*[*10:46 PM*]* DM*:* She stabs into one of its pustules and it oozes over her hand.

*[*10:46 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*10:48 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir goes after the orc left in the room.
((Claw 1:: 11att, 5dmg
 Claw 2:: nat 20-24att, 12 dmg
 Bite:: 19att, 8dmg))

*[*10:48 PM*]* DM*:* Seir tackles another one and tears its entrails out.

*[*10:49 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*10:50 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn casts Magic Missile at the orc through the bars. (11 d)

*[*10:51 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*10:53 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos pulls out his shortbow and feels out Rav's shoulder, to know where she is, before shooting around her at the orc behind the bars.

*[*10:54 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((18a, 4dmg))(edited)

*[*10:54 PM*]* DM*:* The arrow sinks into the thing's bulbous body.

*[*10:54 PM*]* DM*:* The thing puts its hands on the bars and slams its face into the door.

*[*10:55 PM*]* DM*:* It explodes in a cloud of gas and pus. Rav and Nolanos, roll a CON save.

*[*10:55 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((15))

*[*10:55 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((16))

*[*10:55 PM*]* DM*:* You both take 8 poison damage.

*[*10:56 PM*]* DM*:* Rav falls unconscious in a puddle of pus.

*[*10:56 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos feels her fall, since his hand was on her shoulder, and catches her before she hits the ground.

*[*10:57 PM*]* DM*:* The Hand steps up and pulls a lever, causing the portcullis on their side to raise.

*[*10:59 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda's going to step up and try to lift the gate.

*[*11:00 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda fucking hulks out and pulls the gate up. She tries to call to Rav, but the sound is swallowed.

*[*11:01 PM*]* DM*:* The other Hand is going to walk up and touch Nolanos.

*[*11:01 PM*]* DM*:* He manages to duck away from it.

*[*11:01 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*11:03 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves to Nolanos and touches Dawnbringer to his shoulder, curing him of blindness.

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos can see clearly now.

*[*11:08 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos blinks. Suddenly he can see, and for a split second, he halfheartedly wishes he couldn't. There's pus everywhere, the gross Michael Jackson wannabe is right in his face, and worst of all, Rav is... oh god she's not moving...(edited)

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia!

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* Can't do anything.

*[*11:04 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*11:08 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak turns at the sound of Gunnloda opening the gate. She rushes to the back of the group and sees the Hand. A chill runs through her and her face goes a bit pale. After a moment, she snaps out of her panic and takes a javelin out of her pack. She grips it tight, aims, and throws it at the Hand. *"Die, demon!"*

*[*11:08 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((26, 6))(edited)

*[*11:09 PM*]* DM*:* The javelin thunks into his shoulder, but he pulls it out and drops it.

*[*11:09 PM*]* DM*:* Rav! Needs a death save.

*[*11:10 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((18))

*[*11:10 PM*]* DM*:* That's one success!

*[*11:10 PM*]* DM*:* Cae! Will fire an arrow!

*[*11:11 PM*]* DM*:* It hits him in the other shoulder (12, 17)

*[*11:11 PM*]* DM*:* He's bleeding profusely.

*[*11:11 PM*]* DM*:* Seirixori!

*[*11:12 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seirixori moves next to Gunnloda.

*[*11:12 PM*]* DM*:* Martyn!

*[*11:13 PM*]* DM*:* Casts Ray of Frost through the area and it catches him in the face. (22, 4)

*[*11:13 PM*]* DM*:* Nolanos!

*[*11:15 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Please be okay Rav..." he mutters, although no sound comes out. He frantically pulls out a health potion and gently pours it in her mouth. "please..."

*[*11:17 PM*]* DM*:* Rav gets 8 hp back and is awake.

*[*11:17 PM*]* DM*:* The creature reaches down and touches her.

*[*11:17 PM*]* DM*:* She takes 13 necrotic and falls unconscious again.

*[*11:17 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "FUCK YOU. NO." Which, again, is silent.(edited)

*[*11:18 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda steps out of the silent zone and casts healing word, healing Rav for 10 hp.

*[*11:19 PM*]* DM*:* She is awake again.

*[*11:19 PM*]* DM*:* The other Hand points at Ryleigh. Roll a CON save.

*[*11:20 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((11))

*[*11:21 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh's blind.

*[*11:21 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*11:23 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh throws a javelin in the direction of the Orc she saw last ((11 hit, 6 dmg))(edited)

*[*11:23 PM*]* DM*:* The javelin hits against the wall, harmlessly.

*[*11:23 PM*]* DM*:* Brimeia! can't do anything still. Urrak!

*[*11:26 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak steps behind Martyn and readies another javelin *"Creature of filth! Perish!"*(edited)

*[*11:28 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((26, 7))

*[*11:28 PM*]* DM*:* The javelin hits and pushes him back off his feet, killing him before he hits the ground. The silence dissipates.(edited)

*[*11:28 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*11:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav stands up and dusts herself off before nodding to Nolanos. "See, I'm okay!" she smiles, "But I need to get out of here" she casts firebolt at the thing and makes her way back to the end of the hallway

*[*11:31 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((26, nat 20, 11dmg))

*[*11:32 PM*]* DM*:* The Hand throws his elf-skin gloved hand up to block, and the fire eats through the palm.

*[*11:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav says, "*eat shit*" in elvish before making her way back

*[*11:34 PM*]* DM*:* Cae's head twitches to the side like she just heard some terrible sound. "We need to hurry." She fires an arrow at the Hand and moves forward as it falls dead. Ryleigh can see. (22, 20)(edited)

*[*11:35 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "WHAT SHE SAID," Nolanos says, gesturing over his shoulder to Rav.(edited)

*[*11:35 PM*]* DM*:* End of initiative.

*[*11:35 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos scoops up Reyes and pushes forward, looking for the cages. As he goes he puts Reyes in his bag.(edited)

*[*11:35 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh blinks a few times, "Lady Cae can you walk or do I...would you mind...we need to get you there quick!"

*[*11:36 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir follows.

*[*11:36 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak hurries over to Ryleigh "Are ye alright? What did that fucker do t' ye?" she trots behind her a pace

*[*11:36 PM*]* DM*:* This room reeks of death and decay and the walls are covered in bones and skulls with a stone altar with an ash and tallow painted hand sitting in the corner. There is a door to the west.

*[*11:36 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav follows

*[*11:37 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Later Urrak, we're about to face a worse foe if we don't get her locked up!" Ryleigh jogs to the door and pulls it open.(edited)

*[*11:37 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak follows, sheathing her sword to make running easier

*[*11:38 PM*]* DM*:* This room has rubble along the edges, evidence of attempts to start burrowing passages into the surrounding rock and soil. There’s a door to the south with a splash of red across it.

*[*11:39 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh continues to run and opens the next door.

*[*11:40 PM*]* DM*:* Roll a Dex save.

*[*11:41 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((18))

*[*11:41 PM*]* DM*:* A burst of fire bursts from the door, but Ryleigh manages to avoid most of it.

*[*11:41 PM*]* DM*:* (2 points fire damage)

*[*11:42 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh jumps back and hisses as the flames catch her hand, "Come on! we have to keep moving!"

*[*11:42 PM*]* DM*:* This room is long and narrow and has the remnants of cages within. Some of them are still whole and two have creatures trapped inside. They have dimly glowing red eyes and thick horn-like brows with razor sharp tusks and claws. They look like demon-touched orcs.(edited)

*[*11:43 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos goes to the nearest empty, in tact cage and opens it.

*[*11:43 PM*]* DM*:* It opens.

*[*11:43 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Cae, in here. Quick!"

*[*11:44 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Is there a key somewhere?"(edited)

*[*11:45 PM*]* DM*:* Cae follows, but she draws a dagger and hands it to Ryleigh. It has a silvered blade. "Keep your promise, paladin."

*[*11:45 PM*]* DM*:* Cae enters the cage and pulls the door shut.

*[*11:46 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh takes it, "I will if need be...."

*[*11:46 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir makes her way in and drops the dino. "Are we just going to wait until morning?"

*[*11:46 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks around for a piece of scrap metal to further secure the cage "No lock's gonna keep 'er in there if she turns..."(edited)

*[*11:47 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((19 inv))(edited)

*[*11:47 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks for a lock ((9 inv))

*[*11:47 PM*]* DM*:* There is a lock on this one, but it's busted.

*[*11:47 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((11))

*[*11:47 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Let me see if I can fix it" Rav casts mend on the lock

*[*11:48 PM*]* DM*:* It mends and you hear a click.

*[*11:48 PM*]* Nolanos*:* ((Is it locked?))(edited)

*[*11:49 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh finally steps back from the cage and takes a breath turning to the others, "do we want to take watch in shifts?"

*[*11:50 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Aye. I can take th' first. I didn't take as much damage in there as the rest o' ye."

*[*11:50 PM*]* DM*:* You pull on the door, and it doesn't open.

*[*11:50 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I'm fine as well, I can take second."

*[*11:50 PM*]* DM*:* The orcs in cages beat against their bars, snarling.

*[*11:51 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Lady Cae, *may we meet again*" Rav says before bowing and stepping back

*[*11:51 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "We should stay in pairs, that way someone can stay and someone can fetch the others if something happens."

*[*11:51 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos lets out a sigh and rubs his face. "I um. Excuse me..." And he walks back into the previous room to breathe.(edited)

*[*11:52 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak yells at them to be silent. Not that it will help, but this keep has riled her up quite a bit. She sits on the floor, arms crossed and facing Cae. "Rest. Seir and I will watch her."(edited)

*[*11:52 PM*]* DM*:* Cae starts pulling her bow and cloak off, pushing them through the bars. "You should just end this now. Before you put yourselves in more danger."

*[*11:52 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir takes a few steps to the closest cage and says in Abyssal, "*Calm yourself, or I will have you for dinner.*"

*[*11:53 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((11))

*[*11:53 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak takes Cae's cloak and weapons. "Seir. Please." she hands the items to Ryleigh and sits back down

*[*11:54 PM*]* DM*:* One of them slams against the cage door and it pops off its hinge a little, but there's a big spark of electricity. Ryleigh, Seir, Urrak, and Cae need a dex save.

*[*11:54 PM*]* Urrak*:* ((10))

*[*11:54 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((10))

*[*11:54 PM*]* DM*:* Cae takes 9 electrical damage, the rest of the three of you take 18.

*[*11:54 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((9))

*[*11:55 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Ok so... at least we know what that does?" Seir coughs.

*[*11:55 PM*]* DM*:* Cae staggers against the bars. "Please. Just do it so you can go."

*[*11:55 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak slumps over, crumpling to the side, but her Relentless Endurance keeps her from going unconscious.

*[*11:56 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda comes in, hearing the sizzle and stops short. She takes a second to refocus and grabs Urrak's arm to try to pull her into the next room.

*[*11:56 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak rolls to her knees and sits up slowly "What...the fuck..." she allows Gunnloda to pull her out(edited)

*[*11:56 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Are you all okay??"

*[*11:56 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Could you uh, mend the door, Ravaphine?" Seir points at it.

*[*11:56 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos rushes back in. "What happened now?"

*[*11:56 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh falls to one knee from the damage and she looks at Cae replying in Elven, “*Don’t you think I’ve calculated the risks? What if you do turn feral and bite one of us? What if this sickness fundamentally changes you and you become a danger to the people of Bellbury? Can I trust you to come back here every full moon? I’ve weighed the odds and everything inside me is telling me to end you..to end this. But the world isn’t in black and white, Lady Cae - this is a gray area. Your wife needs you. Your daughter needs you. Bellbury needs you. I am preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. If you do hurt anyone past this moment, that’s on me. That is a burden I will have to bear, but I can’t take the life of an innocent because of fear.*”(edited)

*[*11:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav swallows, overhearing the convo between Ryleigh and Cae

*[*11:57 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos mends the door, seeing Rav is distracted.(edited)

*[*11:57 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I'll just um..." Seir uses healing word on herself and Ryleigh.

*[*11:58 PM*]* Seirixori*:* ((Ryleigh you get 6hp yo))

*[*11:58 PM*]* DM*:* Once you're in the other room, Gunnloda heals you for 9 hp.

*[*11:58 PM*]* DM*:* She steps back, away from the door.

*[*11:59 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Ah, thank ye, Gunnloda." she looks at the dwarf closely, sensing her apprehension "Are...Are ye ok?"(edited)

*[*12:01 AM*]* DM*:* She looks back at the door. "I'll be fine, dear. Just... going to stay out here."

*[*12:01 AM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda looks back at Urrak. "If anyone's badly hurt, can you have them gather here?"(edited)

*[*12:03 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak kneels down on one knee in front of her. "I...I know we don't have th' best relationship, but I just want t'say...I know panic when I see it, Gunnloda." she sighs, knowing pushing her any further now is foolish "But yes, don't worry, I'll bring them here." she stands and walks slowly back into the room.

*[*12:03 AM*]* Urrak*:* "If any of ye need a bit more healin', Gunnloda's in the other room. She can help ye."

*[*12:04 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir moves into the other room with Gunnloda, "I should probably not have done that." She mumbles sitting next to her.

*[*12:04 AM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda puts her hand over the symbol on her tabard and mutters some words. You both get healed to half your hp.

*[*12:04 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak takes her place in front of Cae's cage again. "I will keep you safe, Lady Cae. I promise." she seems to ignore everything else in the room

*[*12:06 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh thanks Gunnloda, and returns to the room with the cages.

*[*12:07 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos walks out again, rubbing the back of his head.

*[*12:09 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "I'll just... I guess I'll go back through this place, see if there's anything useful. Anyone want to come with me?" He honestly can't get too much enthusiasm into it; he's just... drained.(edited)

*[*12:10 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* Exhausted, Rav goes to hug Nolanos and rests her head on his chest. "Maybe in a few minutes. I want to make sure everyone is okay and settled first."

*[*12:11 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos holds her tight and presses a kiss to the top of her head. "I'm really glad you're okay..." he murmurs.(edited)

*[*12:13 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I'm just excited to get back so I can shower. I don't want to think about what kind of orc bodily fluids are on us right now" she says, trying to lighten the mood

*[*12:14 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Her attempt definitely works and he chuckles, looking down at their clothes. "Yeah.... we could definitely each use a shower."(edited)

*[*12:09 AM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda squeezes Seir's shoulder and goes back to the door into the room to look out.

*[*12:13 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir frowns and gets up, following Gunnloda, "Are you... do you want to go back up? Kendall said... well. Do you... is there something I can do?" She asks, biting her lip.

*[*12:14 AM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda's focused on the empty space outside the door. "We left a lot of the place un-touched. There could be more."

Inside the prison, Cae sits with her back to the room. "This is a mistake."

*[*12:09 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks back into the prison and says to Cae, "maybe it is, but I refuse to take life when its unwarranted."

*[*12:10 AM*]* DM*:* She has her back pressed to the bars as though offering an easy target. "It *is* warranted."

*[*12:12 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* She then addresses Cae, "why do you feel that its warranted?"

*[*12:10 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak bites her tongue, she wants to say so much to her now that the fear of immediate retribution is gone, but she stays quiet. She nods in agreement with Ryleigh "We will keep ye safe. Contained. Fer Eloise and Misha's sake..."(edited)

*[*12:11 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh frowns at Urrak's comment, "she fears for our safety...not her own."

*[*12:12 AM*]* DM*:* Cae's shoulders twitch. She starts to shudder. "L-leave me. Now."

*[*12:12 AM*]* Urrak*:* "An' I fear fer her family...we've all got our reasons, Paladin..." she says a bit under her breath. She knows she's a 3rd wheel in this conversation.

*[*12:12 AM*]* DM*:* "Leave me or kill me. This is the last chance it will be easy."

*[*12:13 AM*]* DM*:* Her voice is strained like she's trying to hold back as long as she can, and her body starts twitching more and more as the transformation begins.

*[*12:13 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh grabs Urrak's arm pulling her backward and slowly from the cage. As Ryleigh touches you, you feel a warmth spread through you and she heals you for 8.(edited)

*[*12:14 AM*]* Urrak*:* "Shit, shit shit" she unsheaths her sword, sweat beading on her brow. She shakes her head, remembering her purpose here. "She's gonna break outta that flimsy thing."(edited)

*[*12:15 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh unsheathes Dawnbringer and calls out to the others, "guys, its about to happen, prepare yourselves in case this all goes wrong."(edited)

*[*12:15 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Everyone, on deck!"

*[*12:16 AM*]* DM*:* You hear Ryleigh call out that the transformation is starting.

*[*12:16 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir's shoulders slump and she mumbles, "...Ok." She steps back and partially focuses on the door to the cages and partially Gunnloda.

*[*12:23 AM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda squeezes Seir's hand. "I'm going to keep watch." You feel a bit of magic flow through your skin.

*[*12:26 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "Okay, *mo shearc*" Seir says, moving so she can see Cae.

*[*12:23 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos reaches for Rav's hand and squeezes it, moving toward the room with the cages.

*[*12:23 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav grabs Nolanos' hand and squeezes back. She also grabs Brimeia's hand as well

*[*12:15 AM*]* DM*:* The two demon-orcs slam against their cages again, nothing happening this time.

*[*12:24 AM*]* DM*:* Cae's body shifts and grows. Her clothes tear as a russet brown coat of fur grows over her body.

*[*12:24 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos walks into the room and pokes at the cage, casting mend, just to be safe. He immediately takes a step back afterward.(edited)

*[*12:26 AM*]* DM*:* Cae spins around in her hybrid form. She snarls at the people in the room with her.

*[*12:27 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak sheathes her sword, eyes watching the cage and transformation happening inside. Instinctively she steps in front of Nolanos and Ryleigh. Her breathing is getting heavier as she thinks of what to do.

*[*12:28 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* "*Cae, we are your friends. It's just us.*" Rav says in Elven

*[*12:29 AM*]* DM*:* She snarls. "*Come closer then*."

*[*12:29 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* "She doesn't know us, Ravaphine. Stay back, we can't afford to get bitten. If we need to mend the cage I'll move with you so my shield can protect you - as much as possible."

*[*12:30 AM*]* DM*:* Cae paces in the cage, looking for a place to push against. "*I know you well enough. You'll watch your friends die here tonight, paladin*."(edited)

*[*12:30 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "I can... try and force her back into her human self, but... I can only try it twice." Seir says to the group inside.

*[*12:32 AM*]* DM*:* Cae rattles the door to her cage with clawed hands.

*[*12:32 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh shuts her eyes at Cae's words, hoping that she didn't make the wrong decision, "Take this" she shoves the silver dagger in Nolanos's hand, "just in case." She yells over to Seir, "if you want to try, you can but we may need healing."(edited)

*[*12:33 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak turns to Seirixiori, "No, save yer tries...fer now. We might need it later. If she breaks loose." she look back to Cae "Just...stay back. I ain't lettin' ye get bit."(edited)

*[*12:34 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods, it's what she was thinking anyway. "I'll have it ready if she breaks out."

*[*12:36 AM*]* DM*:* Cae throws her shoulder against the cage.

*[*12:37 AM*]* DM*:* She snarls again, hunching over more, growing more feral, more uncontrolled in her movements.

*[*12:37 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* ((can we tell if the cage is giving?))

*[*12:38 AM*]* DM*:* It didn't appear to have an effect.

*[*12:39 AM*]* DM*:* The two orcs start throwing themselves against their bars as well, a general frenzy starting to be worked up between the three.

*[*12:40 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks over to one of the demon orcs and tries to stab it through the bars *"Silence dev--monster!"* ((20, 10))(edited)

*[*12:43 AM*]* DM*:* Urrak's sword stabs deep into one of the tanarukks, but it just grabs the sword, pulls it deeper, along with Urrak and bites at her when she's close enough. (9 damage)

*[*12:45 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak yanks her hand out of the cage taking the sword with her, she stumbles back a bit and falls over grabbing her arm *"Fucker, spawn of hell, piece of...fuck!"* she's raving in orcish.

*[*12:45 AM*]* DM*:* Cae reaches out and tries to grab Urrak as she falls backwards.

*[*12:46 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Urrak!" Ryleigh moves to the cage and hisses in Elven, "*its me you want, not her - I'm the one who didn't do as you asked!*"(edited)

*[*12:47 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos casts firebolt at Cae's hand."I wouldn't do that, if I were you." ((9a)) It's a warning shot.(edited)

*[*12:47 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav fires firebolt at the tanarukk that bit Urrak

*[*12:47 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* ((19a, 7d))

*[*12:48 AM*]* DM*:* The fire hits the tanarukk, but it doesn't seem to do much damage.

*[*12:48 AM*]* DM*:* Nolanos's misses.

*[*12:49 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "I won't miss next time."

*[*12:49 AM*]* DM*:* Cae presses against the bars, reaching out towards Urrak, grasping wildly.

*[*12:49 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak stands and whips around at Nolanos, holding her arm "Stand the fuck down! Don't hurt her!" She stares at the beast Cae's become "She's...she's not in her right mind."(edited)

*[*12:51 AM*]* Nolanos*:* " I know, I wasn't trying to hurt her. I was trying to get her not to hurt *you*."(edited)

*[*12:51 AM*]* DM*:* Cae steps back and paces around a bit more, then throws herself at the door again.

*[*12:52 AM*]* DM*:* The door pops off the hinge and hangs free. She starts pulling at the door to get past it.

*[*12:52 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "SHIT."

*[*12:52 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir casts Moonbeam on Cae (10 d)

*[*12:53 AM*]* DM*:* Cae turns back into her elven form, but collapses. Unconscious. Also now naked.(edited)

*[*12:53 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves up the cage and slams it shut with her shield, "mend it!"

*[*12:53 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav hurries next to Ryleigh and casts mending on the cage

*[*12:53 AM*]* Nolanos*:* He casts mending

*[*12:54 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "Oh... oh boy. Okay."

*[*12:54 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Does anybody have a blanket? How long do we have?"

*[*12:54 AM*]* Urrak*:* "Holy shit Seir..." Urrak places a bloody hand on a bar and looks in. "What did ye do?" she turns to the Tiefling

*[*12:54 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir moves the beam away from Cae's body but keeps it up for it's duration, just in case.

*[*12:55 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "Uh well... you know, magic?"(edited)

*[*12:55 AM*]* Urrak*:* "Damn good magic, that..." she steps back. She rips a sleeve off her tunic to wrap around her arm wound.(edited)

*[*12:55 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "Pretty sure I just got lucky..." Seir mumbles.

*[*12:56 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You underestimate how awesome Seir is sometimes" Rav says, with slight humor, but also very stressed

*[*12:57 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir walks up and tries to stabilize Cae with her herbalism kit.

*[*12:57 AM*]* Seirixori*:* ((12))

*[*12:57 AM*]* DM*:* Cae does stabilize.

*[*12:57 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir steps back to her orignal spot, "I... honestly did not expect that to work."

*[*12:58 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh yells back to Gunnloda, "Gunnloda, I hate to ask but we may need you to stop Cae from dying at some point this evening."

*[*12:58 AM*]* Urrak*:* "Hot damn, Seir. Yer a bloody miracle worker!" She forgets her place a moment and claps a friendly hand on her back.

*[*12:59 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "That was amazing, Seir."(edited)

*[*12:59 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir just gives a grin, but it's really just a weird looking grimace. "I mean... I did say..." Seir just rolls her eyes and shrugs. "Thanks...?"

*[*12:59 AM*]* DM*:* The cage is mended. Cae is stable and sleeping for an unknown amount of time, though she does shift back to her hybrid form.

*[*1:00 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles at Seir, "great job...quick thinking."

*[*1:01 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "Oh, uh..." Seir takes her moonbeam and moves it on top of the closest orc.

*[*1:02 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "Okay then. So when we were in town, I grabbed a couple things..." he pulls out a chain and a set of manacles. "I think it might be a good idea to uh... limit her mobility in there."

*[*1:02 AM*]* DM*:* The orc shies back into the corner of its cage, the moonbeam sizzling its skin.

*[*1:03 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak makes several mental notes to not piss off Seirixiori again. She grips her arm, a pang of pain shooting up it as she thinks. "Give 'em to me, I'll put 'em on."

*[*1:04 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos hands them over. "Be careful."

*[*1:04 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh moves up with Urrak, "I'm here."

*[*1:04 AM*]* DM*:* The moonbeam fades after a minute and the tanarukk takes a minute to recover. (59 total damage)

*[*1:05 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks in, nodding to Ryleigh as she passes. She takes Cae's wrists and ankles and snaps the chains on them. "We're gonna keep ye safe...promise..." she mumbles under her breath. She stands and leaves the cage.

*[*1:06 AM*]* Seirixori: Seir frowns and says in abyssal, *“I told you I’d have you for dinner.”* it’s half-hearted and she slouches a bit, not at all liking the feeling of hurting something that’s locked up. Hearing the mention of shackling Cae, Seirixori turns to Urrak and says, “I have more rope if we need it."

*[*1:07 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak motions towards Seir for the rope. "Can't hurt t' be careful."

*[*1:08 AM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir hands over her rope.

*[*1:09 AM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks over to the cage again and begins to tie Cae in a series of surprisingly intricate knots. She stands again, saying to Ryleigh as she passes "My specialty." she winks and chuckles a bit, despite the mood in the dungeon.(edited)

*[*1:10 AM*]* Seirixori*:* "So, most of us should probably rest while we... keep an eye on her." Seir says, but her eyes are on Gunnloda.

*[*1:10 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh half smiles and shakes her head at Urrak, "yeah, I think we should get a short rest."

*[*1:11 AM*]* Urrak*:* "Sounds good t' me." Urrak sits with her back to the wall and lets out a breath.

*[*1:17 AM*]* Seirixori*:* After all the fun time, Seir moves back to sit next to Gunnloda.

*[*1:13 AM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh takes the seat next to Urrak but doesn't look at her, "I'm fine, by the way. You asked earlier but I cut you off, because we needed to get Cae here." She motions to the prison.

*[*1:18 AM*]* Urrak*:* "I'm glad...I saw it point at ye. They curse folks, experiment on the sick an dyin'. Disgustin' freaks, those Hands...." She furrows her brow a moment but soon smiles at Ryleigh, eyes heavy with exhaustion.(edited)

*[*12:53 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I'm sorry. About the other Orcs." Ryleigh looks to meet Urrak's eyes, "I...you cr- were upset after you spoke to them and they attacked us anyway."

*[*12:59 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak looks down quickly, embarrassed. "I...Orcs don't mind killin' each other. It's kind of what we do." she tries to joke but it falls remarkably flat. "But...*Claws*, Luthic's chosen they're...they're like the matriarchs of the clan. Crafters, weavers, that sort of position an'--even though it's every orc's job t' keep th' hold safe I..." she turns and buries her face in Ryleigh's shoulder, uncaring of the current company "I killed them...the only kind of folk what ever cared fer me back home...I feel *sick*...cursed."(edited)

*[*1:01 PM*]* DM*:* One of the demon orcs snarls something in abyssal from its cage.

*[*1:05 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh frowns but its more out of anger than sadness. She gently places a hand on the side of Urrak's face that isn't pressed to her shoulder, "you'll never understand what a gift it is to choose negotiation over violence."

*[*1:11 PM*]* Urrak*:* "I tried Ry...I tried..." she slumps deeper into her shoulder, near sobbing. "Gods this place..." she shakes her head and sits back up, grateful the others are in the next room so they don't see how much of a mess she is in this moment. "I guess...I'd forgotten what kind o' place I came from. D'Akshi is far from 'civilized' but...it isn't *this.* No one's slaughterin' den mothers and throwin' javelins int'a Hands."

*[*1:17 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Stop it." Ryleigh lets Urrak pull away, "if it had been up to me, I would have killed them all without a second thought...." She sighs heavily, "*you* tried to save them, but it was *their* choice to attack us. You're a good person, Urrak, with a kind heart. Don't think any less of yourself."

*[*1:24 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Y'really don't get it, do ye? That's my whole problem Ry." she rests her arms on her raised knees. She wrings her hands. "This 'kind heart' o'mine caused nothin' but trouble. Here, home, Bellbury. My whole life I wanted this" she wipes at her face, flakes of the white handprint falling like snow onto the floor. She pulls her hand away and looks into the chalky palm "I wanted t' fight fer D'Akshi, die fer it, raise young t' do th' same. I was proud of my orc roots, I figured they made the human side o' me less of a blight. Seems pa's genes were a bit stronger than anyone could'a thought. All o' this would be easier if I just..." she sighs, running a hand through her hair. "An' here I am cryin' again, talkin' about all these *feelin's*. Shargaas jus' take me now..."(edited)

*[*1:36 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "*Being kind is never a problem*" Ryleigh whispers in Elven. She switches to common, "no, I don't get it, I don't understand why you are trying so hard to fit in or to gain the approval of people who don't appreciate you?" Ryleigh reaches out for Urrak's paint splattered hand but hesitates. See searches Urrak's face then decides take her hand. "Being kind hearted, being tender and caring, they aren't weakness. It takes courage to cry and talk about your feelings. For me, it's never the tears that measure the pain, its the smile I fake." She let's Urrak's hand go and looks away, "you have all this strength and you use it to be kind - that, is rare."(edited)

*[*1:51 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak is silent for a moment, thinking of the words to say "Culture...runs deep." She looks to Ryleigh. "But I am just a ball of contractions aren't, I?" She offers a small smile. "An' Ry ye...ye don't have t'... W-We accept ye. All o' ye." She tucks a bit of hair behind the paladins ear but pulls her hand away quickly, admonishing herself under her breath of orcish.(edited)

*[*2:00 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh gives Urrak a half smile, "I've never met an Orc as infatuated with Elves as you..." she raises a suggestive eyebrow, "well, I mean, they hate them and you seem to...hate being without one." Ryleigh is quiet for a period of time not addressing the 'accept all of you' comment. "I disagree. Culture is something you can break away from. I've done it and I believe you can to."(edited)

*[*2:07 PM*]* Urrak*:* "We're not all as strong as ye are, Paladin." she leans over and bumps her shoulder against Ryleigh's, chuckling a bit at the elf comment. With the remaining sleeve of her tunic, she wipes at her face, soaking up her tears and removing the drying paint from it. "I uh...s-sorry about the...clothes."

*[*2:14 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "*D'Akshi didn't deserve you.*" Ryleigh's smile turns into a smirk as she says in common, "If you didn't like them you could have just told me, you didn't have to destroy perfectly good clothes."

*[*2:18 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Y'know I might speak a little elvish but my vocabulary's a bit...*limited*." she winks at Ryleigh and places a hand on her covered wound. "And who says I didn't like 'em? Battles're messy, ye know that." she elbows her, "Though...These pants..." she grins "If ye wanted me dead y'could've said it more subtly."(edited)

*[*2:24 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh shrugs, "I know that you can't understand Elvish, but I can also tell it eases some of...your pain. Its more for comfort." She stays quiet for a few moments before realizing what Urrak said, "wait, what? If I wanted you dead Orc you'd be 6 feet under."

*[*2:27 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak lets herself laugh heartily a moment. She bows and shakes her head before looking over to Ryleigh again "Gray, Ry. Gray is the Orcish color of death. Ye might as well have jus' punched me in th' face." she calms herself and leans over, resting her head on Ryleigh's shoulder. "And thanks it...it does help."

*[*2:28 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh looks horror-stuck, "oh no, Urrak are you serious? Gods, I...that's not. I can't believe..." She facepalms.(edited)

*[*2:31 PM*]* Urrak*:* "There's no way ye could've known, Ry. Don't worry." Urrak pats her thigh and stays where she is. "I...Is this ok...?"

*[*2:31 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Is what ok?" Ryleigh looks slightly puzzled.

*[*2:33 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak sort of knocks at Ryleigh's shoulder with her head. "...This? Fer a piece o'metal it's...." she looks down, flustered "c-comfortable...."

*[*2:42 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Why wouldn't it be? You're upset and while I don't understand entirely, I know what its like to not belong." Ryleigh leans the back of her head against the wall and closes her eyes. She says with heaviness, "I hope this all works out."(edited)

*[*2:47 PM*]* Urrak*:* "Aye, me too...her family needs a godsdamn break..." her exhaustion starts to overtake her. "...and ye do belong...at least with us." After a moment, she drifts off to sleep.

*[*2:50 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh cracks her eyes open a bit and looks at the sleeping Orc, she smiles slightly and goes back to watching Cae. Ryleigh grips the handle of Dawnbringer and hopes she won't have to use her against Cae.

*[*1:15 AM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos sits down in the next room, and gets to work repairing Reyes.

*[*1:16 AM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav approaches and kneels down next to him. "Is...is she okay?"

*[*1:19 AM*]* Nolanos*:* "She will be," he smiles tiredly at Rav.

*[*7:40 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav settles into a corner of the room next to Nolanos tinkering with Reyes.

*[*7:46 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia settles in next to Rav.

*[*7:48 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Do you...do you think she'll be okay?" Rav says, looking at Reyes(edited)

*[*7:49 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia shrugs. "Magic stuff isn't really my strong suit."

*[*7:50 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Though I make up for it in other ways." She flashes Ravaphine a smirk.

*[*7:50 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "She will be, she just needs a little love," Nolanos smiles at Rav.(edited)

*[*7:53 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I'm glad. Because we all have a lot of love to give and Reyes is part of the team!"

*[*7:54 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Nolanos here is a tinkerer. He's really good at magic and fixing things. His little raven got hurt back there" rav says to Brimiea

*[*7:57 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia squints playfully at Ravaphine. "Are you saying you're into the bird too?"

*[*7:57 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav scoffs and feigns being offended.(edited)

*[*7:59 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos chuckles, "now there's a thought."

*[*8:01 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia laughs too, then leans in to whisper, "Want me to kiss it better?"

*[*8:04 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "I...." Rav clears her throat and looks back between Brimeia and Nolanos. "Kiss Reyes better? Not sure if that's how magic works"

*[*8:05 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "I meant you," Brimeia clarifies, grin growing.

*[*8:07 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos's face gets warm as he subconsciously clears his throat a little. "Ok..."(edited)

*[*8:14 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav's ears blush pink but perk at the sound of Nolanos clearing his throat, remembering that he is *right there* "You know. Today just reminded me of how short life is to not enjoy it to its fullest. So why not surround ourselves in people we love and care about" she says, resting her hand on Brimeia's while reaching out for Nolanos'

*[*8:14 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "It's not conventional in the slightest. But there's a first for anything," Rav gives them both a small smile.

*[*8:23 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos smiles a little with her. "Sorry, you're right, Rav. This is just... new, is all."

*[*8:25 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Huh?"

*[*8:30 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "Nolanos and I are...we're...together?" Rav looks to Nolanos for confirmation. "But that doesn't mean this has to stop between you and I" Rav offers Brimeia a sheepish smile

*[*8:31 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos nods at her prompt.

*[*8:32 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* There's a brief pause. "Oh. Well why didn't you just say so!"(edited)

*[*8:34 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "And that's okay....with both of you?"

*[*8:37 PM*]* Nolanos*:* "Of course. I meant what I said, love. It's a bit of an adjustment, but one I happily want to make."

*[*8:38 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Men aren't really my type, but if that's what you're into, why not?"

*[*8:40 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "This makes this awful day so much better. I can't wait to learn more about the both of you" rav smiles and pulls both of them into a bone-crushing hug

*[*8:42 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos sputters a bit because wow, for having noodle arms, she is an insanely strong hugger and *air* is a thing. He returns the hug though and wraps his arms around Rav and Bri.(edited)

*[*8:44 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia is startled briefly by the gesture but is quick to slide an arm around Ravaphine's waist and press a kiss to her cheek. "See? Told you I could kiss it better."

*[*8:46 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* "You two are the best." She kisses both of their cheeks. "We should get our rest in though, we're in for a long few days here. You two need your strength."

*[*8:48 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Tease," Brimeia sighs dramatically, still grinning

*[*8:53 PM*]* Nolanos*:* Nolanos kisses her cheek in return, smiling. "We do have a long time ahead of us. Rest sounds nice."

*[*8:55 PM*]* Ravaphine*:* Rav leans up against a wall while holding both Nolanos and Brimeia's hands, before dozing off

*[*5:55 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda's still kind of just staring at the hall where the gross orc exploded all over everything through the door.

*[*6:00 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir reaches out her hand, to take Gunnloda's but she stops and lets her hand fall. "Is... Can I do anything to help?" She asks. "I... I know this isn't the best place to ask what's wrong, but I ... I want to," Seir bites her lip, her tail twitching nervously behind her, "I want to know if I can do anything to make it better, even just a little bit."

*[*6:07 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda pulls her eyes from the next room so she can reach over and take Seir's hand, holding it in a firm grip. "You being here helps." She keeps Seir's hand in hers, but looks back out the door.

*[*6:24 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods, taking her other hand and placing it on top of Gunnloda's. She's silent for a moment or two, but she doesn't like the feeling this silence brings so she just starts talking. "You know, orcs are kind of gross. Like, blood really isn't decorative, and they don't taste that great either. I'm not entirely sure why I keep biting things. Just about everything tastes gross." She shakes her head, "I hope there's a bit of time before we head back and nothing has come to scavenge those animals outside... I'd like to finish the ritual. " Seir scoots closer, so that she's not quite leaning against Gunnloda, but keeping contact with most of her, "They're very pretty and I wish we didn't have to kill them." She finishes saying, her tail trying to wrap around Gunnloda but Seir tugs at it, wrapping it around her arm instead.

*[*6:30 PM*]* DM*:* The corner of Gunnloda's mouth pulls up in a slight smile. She uses her free hand to rummage through her bag and finds a couple chunks of jerky. She hands one to Seir and absently starts chewing on her own as she leans into Seir's side, stopping just shy of resting her head on her shoulder. "I didn't realize there was a ritual."

*[*6:42 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Oh, thanks!" Seir mumbles happily around the jerky. "I mean, there is and there isn't. It's usually reserved for special occasions, or a ranger's companion. I didn't understand why they didn't... *wouldn't* do it for all of them. At least the druids I stay with don't. Or maybe they do and just didn't want me to? I don't know, animals are kind and they don't care what you look like," she frowns, "where you're from... So, I thought they were *all* special. Someone should look out for them, even in these situations." She shrugs, "I don't know if that is an explanation, but... I just like to think it gives them comfort... But maybe it's just me that gets comfort from it..."

*[*6:49 PM*]* DM*:* She seems to be listening, even though she's looking away, but near the end, her face darkens with something of a haunted expression. "There is no comfort for the dead." The words hang there for a moment until she stiffens a bit and blinks, looking at Seir. "I-- sorry, love. I shouldn't have said that. You... should do what you think you should. What you think is right."

*[*7:00 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir looks down, shrugging, "It's okay, you don't have to..." she looks up, smiling softly, "you don't have to protect me from everything you know. Even your own thoughts." she gives Gunnloda's hand a squeeze, and brings it to her lips, kissing it softly. "I'll be here to listen, either way."

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda sighs. "It's not that. The clerics that taught me didn't agree. Everyone has a place after, they say. There are rules and conditions and I could spend hours explaining it all, but everyone has a place. Good, bad, or neutral." She looks back out into the next room and in a quiet voice, Seir can barely hear her say, "but it isn't true."

*[*7:21 PM*]* Seirixori*:* She chews on her lip again, unsure if she should ask, but she *wants* to know, "What do... How do you know?" Seir asks tentatively.

*[*7:26 PM*]* DM*:* She looks down at their hands and runs her thumb over Seir's ring. "Because when I died, there was nothing but darkness."

*[*7:36 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir freezes and looks at their hands, before looking up, "*What?*" She says it quietly, her mind racing over things Gunnloda has said before. "How-- is that where Kendall comes in?"

*[*7:42 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda nods slightly. "Her group found me and she performed the ritual to bring me back."

*[*7:49 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "What... What happened?" She asks, moving so that she's kneeling and takes both of Gunnloda's hands in hers. She's careful not to block the view into the other room, but she needs to touch her. Seir doesn't stop her tail this time from wrapping around Gunnloda. Her mind briefly drifts to the nightmare she had in Bleakmourne and the encounter with the vegepygmy's and she shudders.

*[*8:00 PM*]* DM*:* Her eyes dart over in the direction of the door where Cae and the others are, but almost immediately come back to Seir's. She squeezes Seir's hands and takes a breath, slowly exhaling. "I was trapped. In a cage. There was... nobody. Nothing. And... I..." She shakes her head and changes direction. "I watched my cousin die. I couldn't do anything for him but... hold his hand."

*[*8:25 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir sucks in a breath, closing her eyes briefly. She takes her hand and gently turns Gunnloda's face to her, letting the back of her fingers brush against Gunnloda's cheek once she has her attention. "I'm... Sorry. That is-- watching... I'm sorry." She says quietly and leans her forehead against Gunnloda's, briefly kissing the tip of her nose. Seir's not trying to ignore the part about her cousin, but she can't help but focus on the thought of Gunnloda being trapped.
"If... If it helps any. I mean... I can't do it now. But eventually... Um..." she cringes at her stumbling. She takes a deep breath, centering herself, and makes sure to keep eye contact with Gunnloda, "I swear I'll always get you out. No matter where we are, or what's going on, I'll get you out."

*[*8:34 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda closes her eyes and nods a little, pulling Seir closer. "It's... easier now. I've talked about it and I have little... I always have food with me now. Someday, an unlimited supply. Cooking was the only thing that helped for a long time. Still helps, even with other things."

*[*8:35 PM*]* DM*:* "Mostly I don't really think about it. It's just... seeing that room. It's... a little too much to deal with without warning."

*[*8:40 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir nods, smiling, "I can probably help a little with that, too, if you'd like." She snickers a little, "And to think we've got a kid that quite literally can only live in caves."

*[*8:47 PM*]* DM*:* Her face and posture relax a little. "Stool's.... I'm not sure I could even be upset around them." She glances up and gives Seir a soft smile. "Kind of like it's hard to stay upset when you're near. Thirty years ago, I wouldn't have been able to go to Poni's *basement* let alone whatever *fancy* cave I'm sure you're planning for them."

*[*8:50 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I don't even want to be in Poni's basement *now*." Seir grins, "The *fanciest* ... Underground... Thing." She chuckles. She leans in to kiss Gunnloda softly, "I'll be by your side for as long as you want me there."

*[*8:56 PM*]* DM*:* She runs her thumb over Seir's ring again. "I like the sound of that, *sor'odko*."

8:34 PM*]* Seirixori*:* After a bit of time passes Seir gives Gunnloda a kiss and stands, "I need to go make sure they don't get impulsive and attack Cae before getting me. You'll be ok over here?"

*[*8:35 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda nods and gives her a sad smile. "I'm glad you can be there if I can't."

*[*8:39 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir grins and makes her way to where the cages are. She rolls her eyes at the sleeping Urrak and shoves her leg with her foot. "Go sleep in the other room where there aren't things trying to kill us."(edited)

*[*8:40 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh lightly chuckles at Seirixori.

*[*8:42 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak wakes with a start, shaking her head as she remembers where she is. She blushes slightly and quickly stands. "A-Ah right, sure thing..." she looks down to Ryleigh "Um...thanks again."

*[*8:43 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh nods and gives Urrak a small smile, "of course."

*[*8:43 PM*]* Urrak*:* Urrak walks off into the other room, giving Seirixiori a nod before exiting.

*[*8:47 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh motions for Seir to sit, "That was quick thinking back there, Seirixori. I was impressed, it was a solid strategy."

*[*8:50 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir stays standing for a few moments longer, looking at the demon - orcs. She sighs and sits. "That's why I kept mentioning it. It's also why I don't want her in here. Or the others for that matter." She says after a pause. "They're all too quick to attack sometimes." Seir chuckles lowly, knowing she's done the same.(edited)

*[*8:53 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "Yes, they aren't the most....diplomatic." Ryleigh continues to stare at Cae as she speaks.

*[*8:54 PM*]* DM*:* She's still unconscious, sleeping in her hybrid form, chained and tied.

*[*8:56 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir chews her lip, not sure if she should bring it up, but she feels like she won't be able to after this. "I wasn't going to let you come in here." She shakes her head, "I wasn't going to let any of you in here."(edited)

*[*8:59 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh doesn't look at Seir but raises an eyebrow, "You're distrust is well placed."

*[*9:03 PM*]* Seirixori*:* She rolls her eyes, "It wasn't distrust, you dramatic nut. It was..." Seir pauses, trying to find the words. "It was for protection and..." She let's out a drawn out sigh, like she wasn't planning on ever saying it, "and your peace of mind."

*[*9:04 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "My peace of mind?" Ryleigh questions and continues *not* to look at Seir.(edited)

*[*9:12 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Yes. Yours... Everyone's. But today, tonight, mostly yours." Seirixori pulls her knees up, and tilts her head just enough to look at Ryleigh. "Did you know druids live for a long time?" She says it unironically but can't help the small snort of laughter after she says it.(edited)

*[*9:16 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh finally looks at Seir confused and slightly concerned, "Am I...is that...I'm not sure what you're trying to say to me. Did they hit you with some kind of babbling spell?" She places a hand under Seir's chin and moves her face from side to side - checking.(edited)

*[*9:22 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir slaps her hands away, "No, I was trying to...ugh." she rolls her eyes again. "I was trying to make a point." She pouts. "My entire plan was to get all of you out of here. I knew you probably wouldn't go on your own, but I also knew I could probably convince the others to leave... to take you with them. And if need be..." Seir closes her eyes, balling her hands in to fists, "If need be then by force." she turns her head so that she's now looking directly at Ryleigh, "Most of you will die..." she clears her throat, "most of you are going to die well before I do, if nothing bad happens. I just... I wanted to try and ... I wanted to try and..." she grows frustrated and growls, "I just wanted to try and make it so you would have at least one less regret in your short time." she shrugs, annoyed with herself and not quite sure she got her point across.

*[*9:33 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I don't plan on dying until I've fulfilled my promise." Ryleigh says seriously. She waits a few moments before softening - her eyes meeting Seir's, "I've choosen a path that is often difficult. It requires sacrifice at times and it requires me to make hard decisions - decisions that are often morally gray. In these situations..." She gestures to Cae, "..I often don't have a choice...but Seir..." Ryleigh gives her a sad smile, "I would never allow you to bear that weight...you're to kind, to caring, and far to bright to be tainted by such darkness. I'm already...I've made..." She grits her teeth, "I'd bear it so you and the others wouldn't have to, because I already struggle with that darkness."(edited)

*[*9:40 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Well that's stupid and now you're kind of stuck with us. Me, really, Gunnloda by extension. I don't know about the others but I'm not staying in Ardabeh once this is done. So you'll have someone who will show you there is another choice. Or at least the possibility of one. And someone to share that burden with. Whether you like it or not." She winks with a grin. "Besides, if this... if this works, I think I might have an excuse to... well hopefully for them to let me stay. And a reason for *you* to stick around."

*[*9:47 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "I go where I'm needed, Seirixori. My life its...there are people who need my help. I can't promise that my duties will align with yours or the others, but...I..." there's a sadness in Ryleigh's eyes, "you don't even know me, how could you *want* me around."

*[*9:58 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Just every full moon or so. I'm sure you can get away with that." Seir takes a breath, because this is really what she came over here for, not the other stuff. She let's it out slowly, "I know enough. I know that you've saved me twice now. You, a *human*, has done more than... has shown me more kindness, more... acknowledgement, more trust, even after I messed up, than all the humans I have ever met put together multiplied by a thousand. You're constantly telling me I'm... better than they say.
"You and Gunnloda... are doing more for me than I can remember anyone aside from my mother doing. *I don't like myself*, Ryleigh." She looks away briefly, her intention was *not* to say that, "But maybe one day I'll believe it when you tell me I'm better than anything *they've* ever told me." She looks away, her eyes catching sight of Gunnloda for a brief moment she smiles, "So maybe," she turns to face Ryleigh again, serious, "so maybe I'd like to do the same for you. Because all I've seen is how much you *do* care about this group of idiots."

*[*10:06 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh whispers, "the hatred I have for myself is warranted...I'm the reason he's...it's because of me they..." her eyes are brimmed with unshed tears and she actually looks like the 20 year old kid she is, but she clears her throat, willing her voice not to crack, "but I guess if you're working on it...I can to." Ryleigh is quiet for a a little bit then says, "I'd like to hug you...if that's alright?"

*[*10:11 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "Good." Seir frowns for a second but nods. "Thank you for asking." She mutters, kind of embarrassed about it, before initiating the hug herself.

*[*10:20 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh laughs a little at Seir's awkwardness as she pulls her in for a hug, "I didn't want to assume. I just know that when Urrak tried to hug you last time, it upset you more, so I wanted to make sure it was ok with you first." She hugs Seir tightly before letting her go, "thank you, I know I'm not the easiest person to speak to."

*[*10:26 PM*]* Seirixori*:* "I was... really upset at the time and at her so... Usually I just... Let it go." She shifts, and laughs lightly at Ryleigh's words after the hug, "I've... had a little practice." Seir says glancing in the direction of the others.(edited)

*[*10:31 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* "You remind me so much of *her* sometimes" Ryleigh whispers, then looks shocked by her own slip up. "Yeah - are they stubborn to?" She tries to deflect.

*[*10:34 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir snorts, nearly choking on her laughter, "*She*" She says in the same tone Ryleigh used, even if it's about someone else, smirking and giving her a look. "has good reason to be, I don't really know about the rest."

*[*10:38 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smiles, "I'm glad you worked things out with Gunnloda, you two need each other" but her smiles fades a bit as she looks back at Cae's chained and sleeping form. "Don't worry Seir, I won't do anything *stupid* if you want to go back out to Gunnloda...she looks, down. I can take the rest of the watch alone."(edited)

*[*10:44 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir just shakes her head, "I do, but..." She looks off to where the orcs are, "we have more than just one problem to watch out for. You aren't that tough. And I know you listen to me more than the others do. So you can't tell me you forgot about what I said already about sharing that burden."

*[*10:50 PM*]* DM*:* One of the orcs kicks at the door just enough to make noise and snarls in Abyssal, just to make a point.

*[*10:51 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh actually laughs, "no, I didn't forget." She leans her head against wall, remaining silent and just watching Cae. Her eyes flicker to the Orc at its outburst and she gives it a piercing look.

*[*10:54 PM*]* Seirixori*:* Seir glares at the orc and mutters back to it. Before shifting her focus on Cae. "Time to play the waiting game."

*[*10:57 PM*]* Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh nods in agremment and starts to hum a soothing tune to pass the time. A tune she hadn't thought of in a long time....(edited)

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