Session 62

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This session was played on April 17, 2018.

## Trivia

* Rodoza is loosely inspired by southern South America, with primarily Argentine and Chilean names.
* Bardelmar, the first tavern they encountered, is bar del mar, "sea bar" or "bar of the sea" in Spanish.
* Adumbrate is an uncommon English word that has meanings that point to its shadowy nature.
* This was the 32nd combat encounter
* Highest attack roll: 27, Ravaphine vs Ryleigh
* Most attacks hit: 7, Ryleigh
* Most damage for one attack: 23, Urrak
* Most damage for one turn: 23, Urrak
* Most damage done over the session: 53, Seirixori
* Most damage done by team over one round: 31, round 17 (vs the cleric)
* Most damage taken in one hit: 17, Malica
* Most damage taken total: 45, Ravaphine
* Total team damage done: 185
* Total team damage taken: 138, a new record
* Most healing this session: 90, Gunnloda, a new record
* Targeted most: 16, Ryleigh
* Most attacks dodged: 4, Ryleigh
* Spells cast: 26, ties record set in 53
* Most common spell: 6, Fire Bolt
* Most spells cast: 13, Ravaphine, ties record set in 53
* Most spell damage in 1 casting: 23, Moonbeam #2, Seirixori
* Most spell damage by one character: 41, Ravaphine
* Most kills this session: 1 each, Ravaphine and Urrak
* Team kills this session: 2
* Running total team kills: 167
* Most kills all-time: Urrak, 35

## Transcript- Bardelmar

*[*4:35 PM*]* DM*:* You were just escorted out of the Ibanez Academy of the Arcane, a veritable fortress of an academy with a main building and four towers at the corners. As best you can tell, you'd come in through a teleportation circle, had been escorted to some sort of room with tables by some black robed wizards, made to go through an inspection and then Ravaphine was accused of aiding a terrorist organization by the name of Tegonia.

Ryleigh got herself arrested too, but passed Dawnbringer off to Urrak first. Dawnbringer wants to give Ryleigh some time before divulging the secrets she's been keeping, but has information about potential allies within the city if they can't figure out a way to get them released.

Now, you're outside in Limagante, Rodoza. It's about noon, chilly, and crowded on the streets.

*[*5:15 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Alright, let's shake down some locals," she tugs at the strap of her bag, as if to re-assure herself. She looks back at Mal, and then to Seirixori again, "Ready?"

*[*5:16 PM*]* DM*:* Malica nods.

*[*5:17 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Only if you're joking. We don't need to cuase *more* of an issue." Seir grumbles, looking back towards the Academy. "Fancy tavern/pub or crappy one?"

*[*5:19 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak cracks a small smile "Aye, aye we're not *actually* shakin' folks. And from my travels, I've found the seedier th' place th' better. Word travels fast through th' underground."

*[*5:22 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir nods, "Sounds good... uh... do *you* want to ask or should I?" She frowns, "Did Ravaphine ever say anything about how the people here treat orcs or tieflings?"

*[*5:22 PM*]* DM*:* Give me a perception check.

*[*5:25 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((14))

*[*5:25 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((17))

*[*5:27 PM*]* DM*:* You both see two tieflings walking down the street, out of the university. One blue, the other red.

*[*5:31 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye we are a bit of a rough lookin' bunch..." she looks about the crowd, trying to gauge their reactions to seeing their small group of undesirables, "But, it seems we don't stick out too much." Urrak hands Dawnbringer to Seirixori, "I can talk t' folks if yer worried, but ye know I'm not exactly th' smoothest talker and there might be some real tough *hanlock* in that tavern. Though, I suppose if worse comes t' worst..." she pauses and looks to Malica, "We have a few tricks up our sleeves t' make 'em a bit more...compliant."(edited)

*[*5:32 PM*]* DM*:* Malica looks a little hesitant, but nods.

*[*5:34 PM*]* DM*:* For what it's worth, all the buildings in this area look fairly high-class. Even the students at the academy are dressed better than any of you.

*[*5:34 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir takes the sword and kind of stares at it, "Okay...uh, I mean... I can ... uh try, but I think I might just confuse people." She watches the tieflings and sighs, "It's really messed up that I think that's a weird thing to see." She shakes her head and turns back to Urrak, "Ask away."(edited)

*[*5:35 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak and the group head to the shittiest bar in town

*[*5:36 PM*]* DM*:* There isn't really anything you can see from here that you could describe as "shitty" but you pick a direction and start walking.

*[*5:39 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* After a bit of walking, Urrak pauses. "Y'know, if th' sword knows about Ry's allies....y'think she knows where some of th' more shady folk of Limagante like t' hang out?"

*[*5:43 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Uh... She doesn't. Oh no... It's the same voice from that tomb place and now I feel bad."

*[*5:46 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak shivers a bit as remembers "Great...well, next place that has some drunkards out front is where we'll step int'a. Might be a kind o' speak-easy situation in a fancy town like this...." she continues walking

*[*5:48 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "We could do that or you know, not wander aimlessly and waste time... " Seir stops and goes to the nearest person to ask directions.

*[*5:49 PM*]* DM*:* There's a man walking by that's easy enough to stop. Human, brown skin, black hair. He tells you that the area south, towards the docks, might have the cheaper options you may be looking for.

*[*5:54 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir stops thanks him and starts heading that way, she says something quietly to Dawnbringer, before addressing everyone else, "See, south towards the docks."

*[*5:56 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Makes sense t' me." Urrak laughs at her own nerves "Let's see what th' docks have t' offer."

*[*5:57 PM*]* DM*:* It takes about 15 minutes of walking before the buildings start to noticeably change in quality, but you find yourself surrounded, instead of by nicely dressed wizards, by rougher looking sailors and merchants.

*[*6:03 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir chuckles a little, "Well it's less ... *bleak* than Bleakmourne."

*[*6:04 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ah, my kind o' folk." she walks through the crowd of merchants, "An' thank fuck it ain't...ugh, never again."

*[*6:04 PM*]* DM*:* And there, ahead, you see a tavern, Bardelmar.

*[*6:05 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I don't know, not everything was bad." Seir grins and squeezes Gunnloda's hand. She pauses in front of the door, "I keep expecting to find an empty tavern any time we go somewhere, you know?"

*[*6:08 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak nods, smiling "Aye, seein' people actually *living* in a town is still odd t' me as well. Even though Bellbury is struggling, life jus', moves on." She walks inside the tavern and looks around at the crowd. She makes a beeline to the bar and leans on it.

*[*6:10 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I'll see if I can't uh "*hear*" anything useful." Seir tugs Gunnloda to a corner that let's her see most everyone in the place, keeping an eye out to see if anyone is at all talking about shifty things.

*[*6:11 PM*]* DM*:* There are a few people inside, eating lunch. A couple of sailors drinking in the corner. Mostly it seems like just another seaside tavern.

*[*6:11 PM*]* DM*:* The bartender's a man with a wooden leg and tattoos on his forearms.

*[*6:13 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Afternoon. An ale, when ye can." she puts on her best stoic face, noting his leg as she gives a nod. "Rough seas, eh?"

*[*6:15 PM*]* DM*:* "Kraken." He sets a mug down in front of Urrak. "Copper a piece."

*[*6:17 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Kraken. Dealt with one o' those monsters back in Bleakmourne. Hideous stuff. " she slides a silver across the counter, "Hard t' move about on that peg I bet. Must be bad fer business. Less ye have some good help, that is."

*[*6:18 PM*]* DM*:* He looks at you, disbelief written across his face. "You did what?"

*[*6:20 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye, dealt with the sucker. Came out whole by th' sheer grace o' th' gods. His lil' minions as well. Whole town was under th' damn thing's curse. My partners an' I barely made it out alive. Good coin though." she takes a swig of her ale "I'm willin' t' do near anythin' fer a bit o' dosh, y'know? Sure ye can agree'."(edited)

*[*6:23 PM*]* DM*:* He blinks. "Leg got taken off when I stood in a coil of line and it tightened. Ain't never seen a shark, let alone a kraken."

*[*6:27 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak laughs, a bit louder than she should "Ha! Aye, well then count yerself lucky, friend. A kraken'll take more than yer leg should ye ever see it's horrid beaked mug. Shark as well. Though," she leans closer and looks the bartender dead in the eyes "On th' sea, yer worst enemy is a poor, desperate man...An' whales. They seem so benevolent but I tell ye, they'll wreck yer boat faster than ye can say 'Moby Dick'."(edited)

*[*6:35 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir chuckles as she keeps her eyes on the scene in front, "I don't know what Urrak said, but the bartender told her he lost his leg due to a kraken, but apparently it was just an accident of standing in the wrong place." She wraps her tail around Gunnloda's waist, "Which is stranger, talking to a sword or talking to gods in person?" Seir asks her. "They're both weird, aren't they?"

*[*6:36 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda: "Weird is relative, *sor'odko.* Ryleigh talks to Dawnbringer. It's not that odd for her."

*[*6:39 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir nods, "I guess so... I don't like that we just left them there. I don't really like that one guy. If Urrak doesn't get anything from this guy, I kind of want to go back and get them out."

*[*6:38 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Do you think she's making progress?"

Seir shugs at Brimeia's question. "She's easing into it I think."

*[*6:30 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She takes another swig. "Now, I'm lookin' fer some rough necks t' help on my next voyage. Have ye any idea th' kind o' sort that'll be able t' handle some rough seas? I'm sure ye see all kinds come through yer doors."

*[*6:32 PM*]* DM*:* "Sailors of all sorts 'round here. Don't take much to find 'em. Turn up around sundown to drink into oblivion."

*[*6:33 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Excellent. An' hey, can I ask ye somethin'? Between th' two of us," she slides a gold piece across the counter. "Does th' word 'Tegonia' mean anythin' t' ye?"

*[*6:41 PM*]* DM*:* The bartender's face shifts from sort of awestruck to hard in a moment. "Don't you be bringing that name in here. I'm not about to have the Adumbrate on my back."

*[*6:44 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Come now, friend, relax. I ain't here t' get ye in any kind o' trouble." she sticks a hand into her coin purse. "I'm not lookin' fer much, just a lil information." she places a closed fist on the counter, palm up. Slowly she opens it to reveal 3 more gold pieces. "We've some friends in trouble with this Adumbrate. We're lookin' fer some help, that's all. No one needs t' worry about gettin' locked up, or...well, I'm sure you know."

*[*6:42 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia glances over in the direction of the bar. "Do we need to punch something?" she says, lowering her voice.

*[*6:45 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "At the Academy? Probably." Seir says, before sitting up and focusing more on Urrak's conversation.

*[*6:46 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* Brimeia nods with a quiet grunt and folds her arms to watch.

*[*6:46 PM*]* DM*:* His expression turns to fear. "No... I think you should leave. I have nothing for you."

*[*6:46 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "You might not, but I'm sure ye know someone who does. What's yer name, friend?"

*[*6:47 PM*]* DM*:* "I'll not get disappeared for someone I don't know. Please, go. Before I have to call them myself to protect myself."

*[*6:48 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Alright, alright, I'll leave ye be," she sets the coin down on the bar and straightens up "For yer troubles." she walks back to the group

*[*6:50 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Didn't go well, I suppose?"

*[*6:51 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Waste o' time. Seems th' Adumbrate has a tight grip on this city. Bartender said somethin' about bein' 'disappeared'. We'll have t' try somethin' else."

*[*6:52 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Hmph. Bullies, the lot of them," Brimeia grumbles. "Got any ideas, Seirixori?"

*[*6:53 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir nods looking around, "So... um... what would you say to maybe going back and getting them out? I know some information would be good but I really don't want to leave Ravaphine and Ryleigh over there any longer."

*[*6:54 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "No, I agree. I'm all fer attackin' things head on." she cracks her knuckles.

*[*6:54 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Sounds good to me." Brimeia clenches a fist.

*[*6:56 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Okay whoa, I didn't actually mean head on, that's uh...that's probably not a good idea."

*[*6:57 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Well, let's at least head back towards where they're keepin' them, and we'll brainstorm a plan."

*[*7:01 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "What *did* you mean then?" Brimeia asks as they start walking.

*[*7:03 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Uh, you know, *sneaking* in. Doing things *quietly*. Things none of you ever want to do."

*[*7:04 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I defer t' our resident jailbreaker. I'm sure ye can, I dunno shift int'a somethin' and creep in. Mal might be able t' help as well. She's seen enough o' those black robes to pull somethin' convincin'...though we would need an actual black robe..."

*[*7:08 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Don't know how. Not built for it." Brimeia shrugs.

*[*7:08 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "I could be someone, yes. I'm not sure what use it would be, though."

*[*7:09 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I could, I can also look like one of them...but uh I don't know if they have magic to see right through that so..." Seir shrugs, "I don't exactly have a way of letting you guys know to come in, however."

*[*7:12 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "What about yer thaumaturgy? Maybe ye can make a door slam or somethin'."

*[*7:14 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "I can cast message, but it's not a very long range and I have to know where my target is."

*[*7:15 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "If Bri an' I create some kind o' distraction in the outer room, and ye can get in t' th' cell would we be close enough?"

*[*7:16 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh... Right. Good call. Um, well I'll sneak in, check it out and if I'm not back in fifteen? Thirty? Minutes you guys can come punch things. I don't think all of us going in at once is a good idea, just in case?"

*[*7:17 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "It is longer range than that, but if you're just in the next room, we don't need message."

*[*7:18 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye, we can't all get locked up. An' good. We can use it just in case then?" she takes a breath as they approach the building "Jus'...be careful, Seir. However ye wanna go about this, be careful."

*[*7:19 PM*]* Kyris - Brimeia*:* "Now a distraction I can handle. Be careful."

*[*7:21 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She places a hand on Bri's shoulder "We'll come in if need be, let's get ye inside, Seirixori."

## In the cell

*[*4:20 PM*]* DM*:* You are in an empty room, no furniture, no windows, only a door with no knob. You've been left with the journal Rav's mom asked Rav to deliver to Valthana, an old girlfriend of hers with instructions to decode it within the hour.

*[*4:21 PM*]* DM*:* In the hour you have, you manage to figure out that the numbers before each entry were not *dates* but the key to each passage’s code in a word/letter format. Taking the first letter of every third word (3/1) in the first entry gave you “Please.” The second reads “Tegonia in my library. Risk.”

Over the next half hour or so that’s left, you manage to unscramble a few more passages scattered through the notebook. As you flip through, reading both the journals and the codes, you start to pick up on a few things- the tone of the letters becomes less nostalgic and more regretful and even afraid.

Some mention Ravaphine, the sweet girl Alugani kind of adopted, and how she’s really nothing like either of them, but that she’s been a blessing in her life. They are also written with much more subtlety and grace than that first page, almost like it was intentionally written in an obvious way to make sure the code was discovered by Valthana, and not dismissed as simply love letters. The coded messages start to mention names and plans, as well as the results of those plans.

One name in particular, Cidro, comes up frequently and Alugani starts mentioning that he is dangerous. She worries he may be too extreme and might be disastrous to the cause.

*[*5:13 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh flips through the first few pages of the journal. "Ravaphine, please don't take this the wrong way but you're a terrible liar. Why don't you let me figure out the rest from here?"(edited)

*[*5:19 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav looks over at the scribbles on her parchment from attempting to decode the texts. "You're right. One look at me, they'll know I'm lying right away."

*[*5:20 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Give me that too," Ryleigh motions to the parchment.

*[*5:21 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav draws a frowny face with her quill before surrendering them to Ryleigh.

*[*5:21 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh begins to tear the parchment up, then realizes Rav is a wizard. "Can you burn the remains?"

*[*5:24 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Sure, I'll take them over here." Rav grabs the paper, and casts firebolt on them.

*[*5:25 PM*]* DM*:* The papers light up.

*[*5:25 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She casts presti to clean up the ashes.

*[*5:26 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I don't want to believe that there is some secret code in this journal, and my mother had some secret life. But there's no way in hell they're getting their grubby hands on it."

*[*5:28 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh gives Ravaphine a small smile, "There's nothing wrong with having secrets, especially when they keep those around you safe. Give me a few minutes with this. I'll see if I can make out what your mother is trying to communicate to her past love."

*[*5:29 PM*]* DM*:* So Ryleigh knows the things written in the intro, and Rav does not.

*[*5:31 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "That pensive look on your face is telling me you may have figured something out but I'm going to close my eyes and pretend I don't see anything." Rav covers both her eyes with her hands.

*[*5:35 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* At Ravaphine's words, Ryleigh finally shuts the journal, sighing heavily. "Ravaphine, whatever happens...don't let them use me against you, got it? Remember, there's nothing in here but love letters."

*[*5:37 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav squints. "Let me see that." She thumbs through the journal again and only notices words of love and apologies. "It's nothing but love letters," she says while shrugging.

*[*5:38 PM*]* DM*:* True to his word, the captain does return. There's a faint click as the door opens, then shuts again behind him.

*[*5:38 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* “Captain,” Ryleigh smirks, “Are you here to let us go? Since we’ve done nothing wrong.”(edited)

*[*5:39 PM*]* DM*:* "Tell me what's in the book."

*[*5:39 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* “I’ve already told you, there’s nothing in here but love letters. I can’t create something out of nothing.”(edited)

*[*5:40 PM*]* DM*:* Deception.

*[*5:41 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((I'M SO NERVOUS))

*[*5:41 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((18))

*[*5:41 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((less nervous))

*[*5:42 PM*]* DM*:* He narrows his eyes and turns to Ravaphine. "Tell me how to decode it."

*[*5:44 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh steps in front of Ravaphine to block the Captain's gaze, "You can't decode something that doesn't exist."

*[*5:46 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav doesn't say anything.

*[*5:47 PM*]* DM*:* "You are testing my patience, *paladin*."

*[*5:49 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We've done nothing wrong and you're trying to accuse us of crimes we didn't commit. I won't stand here and let you bully us into believing there's something more in this journal than what's actually there." Ryleigh's gaze is intense as she stares at the Captain.

*[*5:52 PM*]* DM*:* Wisdom save.

*[*5:52 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((19))

*[*5:53 PM*]* DM*:* He draws his wand, points it, mutters some words.... and nothing happens. He scowls. "TELL ME WHAT I WANT TO KNOW."

*[*5:54 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I already have," Ryleigh retorts. "This is *just* a journal and nothing more."

*[*5:56 PM*]* DM*:* He turns his gaze back to Rav, over Ryleigh's shoulder. "Who wrote it?"

*[*5:56 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "My mother." Her tone, short.

*[*5:59 PM*]* DM*:* "Your mother. From Rauvi."

*[*5:59 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She nods once.

*[*6:00 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh crosses her arms, "Amazing how you keep asking the same questions and getting the same answers from us."

*[*6:00 PM*]* DM*:* He ignores Ryleigh entirely.

*[*6:00 PM*]* DM*:* "What is her name?"

*[*6:01 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "That's not relevant to this conversation," Ryleigh's eyes narrow.

*[*6:01 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav remains silent.

*[*6:02 PM*]* DM*:* "I will determine what is relevant."

*[*6:02 PM*]* DM*: "Her name."*

*[*6:04 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "She goes by Ma. Sometimes Mom."

*[*6:04 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh doesn't even try to hide her smile.(edited)

*[*6:05 PM*]* DM*:* "You want to play tough, fine." He points his wand at Ryleigh again.

*[*6:05 PM*]* DM*:* Make an Intelligence save.

*[*6:06 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((10))

*[*6:09 PM*]* DM*:* He steps back, waves his hand, and leaves, shutting the door behind him.

*[*6:09 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh takes several steps backward as he leaves.(edited)

*[*6:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav runs up to try and stabilize her. "Are you okay? What did he do to you?" she says, glaring at the door.

*[*6:11 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh reaches behind her and grabs her shield. Her eyes narrow at Ravaphine as she tries to hit her with it.

*[*6:12 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((son of a bitch lol can I duck or soemthing?))

*[*6:13 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((atk 12, dmg 7))

*[*6:14 PM*]* DM*:* The shield catches Rav right in the torso, knocking the wind out of her.

*[*6:16 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She bends over, clutching her stomach. "Oooof Ryleigh what the hell! What the hell did he do to you." She stumbles backwards away from Ryleigh.

*[*6:18 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((can I do an insight or perception check to see if her eyes are trying to fight this?))

*[*6:18 PM*]* DM*:* Sure? Insight, actually, but either way.(edited)

*[*6:19 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((14))

*[*6:19 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh stalks froward and jabs her shield (Captain America style) at Ravaphine again. ((atk 15, dmg 7))(edited)

*[*6:20 PM*]* DM*:* The shield's edge catches Rav across the jaw, leaving the distinct taste of blood on her tongue.

*[*6:21 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav stumbles over a little more. "RYLEIGH. STOP IT. YOU'VE BEEN BAMBOOZLED BY THAT FOOL. Don't worry, we'll get you out of this." Rav casts Web at Ryleigh.

*[*6:22 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((3 dex save))

*[*6:22 PM*]* DM*:* You are restrained!

*[*6:22 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh groans in frustration and tries to free herself of the webbing, "Save it, elf!"(edited)

*[*6:26 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav stands in front of Ryleigh to look at her in the eyes while attempting to cast Suggestion. "Ryleigh. Fight this. Don't listen to what the captain or his men say. They're trying to hurt all of us."

*[*6:27 PM*]* DM*:* Unfortunately, because the spell is lower level than the one cast, it is wasted and has no effect.

*[*6:28 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav groans in frustration.

*[*6:28 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh struggles against the webs, but she's stuck. (6)

*[*6:28 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((this is basically an empty room besides the door with no handle right?))

*[*6:28 PM*]* DM*:* Yes.

*[*6:30 PM*]* DM*:* And it's Rav's turn.

*[*6:31 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((any markings on the door at all?))(edited)

*[*6:32 PM*]* DM*:* No.

*[*6:33 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav starts banging the shit out of the door while yelling, "HELP. MAKE HER STOP. MAKE HER STOP."

*[*6:34 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She casts presti on herself to make it look like she has a red handprint around her neck and then falls to the ground by Ryleigh, pretending she's knocked out cold.(edited)

*[*6:37 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh chooses to strike rather than break free of the webbing, bringing her shield down on the prone elf. ((14 atk, 5 dmg))

*[*6:39 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((isn't she restrained?))(edited)

*[*6:40 PM*]* DM*:* Restrained means her speed is 0 and she has disadvantage on her attacks. Since you are prone "by" her, she is in range for an attack.

*[*6:44 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Danggit, Ryleigh. Ouch." she sits up and scooches away from Ryleigh. Rav attempts to bang on the door again and readies poison spray for when Ryleigh tries to move again.

*[*6:45 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Will an arcana check help figure out what kind of charm she's under?))

*[*6:46 PM*]* DM*:* Sure, you can try that.

*[*6:46 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((23))

*[*6:50 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh tries to break free again, but continues to struggle. She lets out a yell. ((5, nat 1 on strength check))(edited)

*[*6:51 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav just stands there with her arms crossed and yells back melodramatically, while casting poison spray she was holding.(edited)

*[*6:52 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I'm going to kill you when I break free," Ryleigh says in a low, deadly voice.

*[*6:52 PM*]* DM*:* (No poison spray release?)

*[*6:53 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((con save, 12 dmg))

*[*6:53 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((16 con save))

*[*6:57 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav is a little shaken at what Ryleigh said, remembering nightmares she had while in Bleakemourne. She doesn't move, but rather stays by the door. "You wouldn't...you wouldn't actually kill me right?" she says, just trying to make as much time pass as possible.

*[*6:57 PM*]* DM*:* The poison spray has no effect.

*[*7:00 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh tries to break free from the webbing, but is still unable to. ((13 strength check)) She grits her teeth and gives Rav a furious look.(edited)

*[*7:02 PM*]* DM*:* Rav.

*[*7:03 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav shakes it off. "Just a little bit longer. Hang in there, Ryleigh." She touches her face where Ryleigh nailed her earlier with her shield and winces.(edited)

*[*7:04 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "LET. ME. GO!" Ryleigh yells, still struggling against her binding. ((5 strength, nat 1))(edited)

*[*7:05 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Can I do a perception check and put my ear against the door to see if I can hear anybody coming?))

*[*7:05 PM*]* DM*:* Sure

*[*7:06 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((17))

*[*7:07 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav just puts her forehead against the door and sighs. "You know, I hope this isn't the scary sexy side of you that Urrak likes to talk about."

*[*7:09 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh finally positions her shield and brings it down on the webbing, she stalks forward. "You've bought yourself some time, elf - I hope you're prepared to meet your maker." (18 str)

*[*7:11 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Can Rav tell how much time has passed?))

*[*7:11 PM*]* DM*:* Maybe half a minute or so.

*[*7:12 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Oh no no no, you don't." Rav casts Web again.

*[*7:13 PM*]* DM*:* dex save

*[*7:13 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((13))

*[*7:16 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Caught in the webbing again, Ryleigh roars, "This won't save you!" ((21 atk, 7dmg))

*[*7:20 PM*]* DM*:* The shield cracks across Rav's head and torso and she staggers, blood dripping from her nose and lips.

*[*7:24 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She puts her hands on her knees to try and hold herself upright, not caring about the amount of blood dripping from her face. Her vision is starting to get blurry and it's starting to register that she might actually die because of this. "I'm sorry I brought you here, this was my task that I had to complete and I dragged you all down with me." She holds firebolt for when Ryleigh attempts to escape.

*[*7:27 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh attempts to bring her shield down on Ravaphine to end the confrontation, but is restricted by the webbing holding her back, her shield barely missing Ravaphine's face. ((10 atk, 8 dmg))

*[*7:28 PM*]* DM*:* Rav.

*[*7:28 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav casts the fire bolt she was holding

*[*7:28 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Nat 20, 27, 11 +2dmg))(edited)

*[*7:30 PM*]* DM*:* The fire blasts Ryleigh right in the face, and there's the faint smell of burnt hair in the air and the webs burst into flame.(edited)

*[*7:33 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* The rage in Ryleigh's fades immediately to horror as she takes in Rav's appearance, she swallows against the lump forming in her throat and closes her eyes, waiting for Rav's spell to strike her.

*[*7:30 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She casts firebolt again

*[*7:35 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((23, 3 dmg))(edited)

*[*7:37 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She falls down to her knees and tries to stabilize herself with her hands on the ground, some tears starting to fall.

*[*7:39 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* The webbing burns around Ryleigh, freeing her at last. She replaces her shield on her back, but doesn't move forward. She asks Ravaphine gently, "May I heal you?"

*[*7:41 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* While breathing a little heavily, she winces at Ryleigh speaking to her normally again. "Captain wanted you to kill me, what if he walks in and sees me alive and makes us do this over and over again."

*[*7:47 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh bites her lip, her voice still gentle, "He doesn't want you dead...he wants us to give him information." She kneels down next to Ravaphine, but is careful not to touch her. "We can't give him the information from your mom's book, the people of Rodoza are counting on us. I'm... I'm so sorry... I couldn't control myself and..." Ryleigh's voice cracks.

*[*7:51 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav manages to stand up and wipe some of the blood off her face, then casts prestidigitation to try and clean herself up as much as the cuts and wounds will let her before they start bleeding again. "He won't get any of it," she says in a serious tone. "And hey, I can say that I can totally hold my own in a fight with you," she says smiling, trying to lighten the mood.

*[*7:53 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "But he's not really budging. Any ideas on how we can get ourselves free? We're dealing with some powerful spellcasters here."

*[*7:53 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Please let me heal you," Ryleigh whispers, unable to look at Ravaphine.

*[*7:54 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Fine, I'll accept your heals. But only because my insides are on fire and I could really go for some lunch right now."

*[*7:58 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh pulls her gauntlet off and starts to hum a soothing tune. Her hand glows with divine energy as she traces her fingers across Rav's bruised jaw and over her busted nose. Tears start to form in Ryleigh's eyes as she looks at the damage she caused while under someone else's control. ((uses lay on hands, heal for 20))(edited)

*[*8:00 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav puts her hands on Ryleigh's shoulders. "Hey, it wasn't your fault, okay? We do what we must, for our people. And these aren't even your people, but you're choosing to help us, and help me. That means a lot." She stretches a little after regaining energy. "Now let's bring these fools down."

*[*8:03 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Replacing her gauntlet on her hand, Ryleigh steps out of Ravaphine's space and turns away from her, "Don't. I don't deserve your kindness, Ravaphine. He isn't going to let us go, no matter what we say, we just have to hope the others are working to get us out of here."

*[*8:08 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Isn't this part of what being in a resistance is? We have to overcome whatever the bad guys throw at us, and this was one of them. I'm good as new!" She does some hip twists and jumping jacks, albeit kind of winded, to prove to Ryleigh she's okay. "This isn't our first prison break, so I hope they're coming soon."

*[*8:13 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh nods and attempts a small smile, "We just need to be prepared for when he comes back."

*[*8:14 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "What do you have in mind? I'm afraid if he casts that same spell again, I won't have a way to restrain you another time. Sorry about that by the way."(edited)

## Seirixori's Infiltration

*[*7:24 PM*]* DM*:* The building is large, but open. Doors are open, people are coming and going.

*[*7:25 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I say ye glamour yerself up t' look like one of those robed fucks, get in and then maybe...can ye turn into small things? If ye can, ye can do that an maybe slip under a door or somethin'." Urrak rests her face on a fist "They know our faces, so...I think that may be th' best option."(edited)

*[*7:29 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I can do the small thing now? Unless you think going in as a student or whatever is better."

*[*7:30 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I've complete faith in ye, Seirixori. Do what you feel is right. We're right behind ye."

*[*7:38 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir makes a little distressed noise in the back of her throat, "I don't know why this was easier last time," She says before looking for a place to duck behind so she can use disguise self.

*[*7:39 PM*]* DM*:* Easy enough to find a bit of an alleyway.

*[*7:42 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir disguises herself to look a little similar to the tiefling's that walked out earlier, mostly just her skin color to a deep blue and her horns to curl back. Her clothes match theirs as well. She comes back out and shrugs, "I didn't want to overdo it... see you guys in a bit." She heads in.

*[*7:43 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Takara keep ye safe, Seir--er Seirixori." she pats her shoulder. "Alright, let's find a place t' wait without drawin' too much attention."

*[*7:46 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir heads in and sees if she can recall the way back to where they were before.

*[*7:47 PM*]* DM*:* You find yourself tracing your steps backwards to one of the towers and the staircase that leads up the center of one, surrounded by walls on all sides. You're pretty sure you were on the fourth floor when you were being questioned, though you don't know where they took Rav and Ry.

*[*7:50 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Breathing a sigh of relief that she even got this far Seir bites her lip debating on what to do next and shifts into a weasel to try and catch one of their scents or hear anything out of the ordinary.

*[*7:53 PM*]* DM*:* As you get closer to 4, the background noise starts to fade like it's less crowded up here.

*[*7:56 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir starts to sniff around to try and catch her friends' scents.

*[*8:00 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((18 perceptiooon))

*[*8:01 PM*]* DM*:* You poke your head out and you're in kind of a square ring of rooms that's connected to the main hall at one corner. You hear some angry voices coming from one direction.

*[*8:03 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir sneaks her way in the direction of the voices.

*[*8:03 PM*]* DM*:* Stealth.

*[*8:05 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((9))

*[*8:08 PM*]* DM*:* You hear a conversation.

"If she kills her, we'll have nothing."

"That's what you're here for, *priest."*

There's a pause, then the first person speaks again, more controlled. "Your bias is going to cause you to lose allies, Avelardez. You can't give Candida a lead if your prisoners kill each other."

*[*8:10 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir moves closer to see if she can see the people talking or even Rav and Ry.

*[*8:11 PM*]* DM*:* The doors are all closed, but you can figure out which one the speakers are in.

*[*8:12 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir taps on the door and waits to see if they open it to try and sneak in.

*[*8:13 PM*]* DM*:* There's no response.

*[*8:15 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir huffs and listens for just a bit longer while sniffing around the doors.

*[*8:16 PM*]* DM*:* Perception again.

*[*8:17 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((17))

*[*8:17 PM*]* DM*:* "You should probably check to make sure they aren't dead."

You hear footsteps coming towards the hallway.

*[*8:17 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir backs away to duck around the corner, but pokes her head to see where they go.

*[*8:18 PM*]* DM*:* The door opens and the captain walks out, the door swinging shut behind him. He walks up to another door, one without a handle. He waves his hand and it opens. He steps through.

*[*8:19 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir tries to run up to sneak her way in.

*[*8:20 PM*]* DM*:* Stealth.

*[*8:21 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((6 -nat 1))

## Inside

*[*8:19 PM*]* DM*:* The door opens again.

*[*8:19 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh faces goes devoid of all emotion as she turns to face whoever walked in.

*[*8:24 PM*]* DM*:* The captain walks in and looks over the room, taking in the first webs, the residue of the second webs, and the blood drips on the floor. "Have we learned a lesson in being helpful, then?"

As the door shuts, a weasel slips through the door and the captain turns towards it. He throws his hand out and four magical darts fly from his fingers and strike the weasel.... which becomes a blue tiefling. (11 damage, 10 to Seir)

*[*8:24 PM*]* DM*:* "A new target for you. How convenient since I couldn't risk either of *you* dying on me."

*[*8:26 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I've already told you, there's nothing in the journal other than what's written right there."(edited)

*[*8:26 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav stands there, blood starting to boil but she's maintaining composure.

*[*8:27 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir doesn't bother to say anything and shifts into a giant toad and tries to bite him.

*[*8:27 PM*]* DM*:* Ok... roll initiative this time.

*[*8:27 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((3))

*[*8:27 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((4))

*[*8:29 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((10))

*[*8:30 PM*]* DM*:* Ok, roll your attack for the surprise round.

*[*8:30 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((5 lol...)

*[*8:30 PM*]* DM*:* Nothing but air.

*[*8:30 PM*]* DM*:* And now it's his turn.

*[*8:31 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh.... Intelligence save.

*[*8:31 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((11))

*[*8:33 PM*]* DM*:* He points his wand at Ryleigh, mutters the same words, and he will step back towards the door.(edited)

*[*8:40 PM*]* DM*:* Seir.

*[*8:40 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir gonna try and bite him agaaain.

*[*8:41 PM*]* DM*:* That'll hit.

*[*8:41 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((20at, 10p, 2 posion))

*[*8:42 PM*]* DM*:* Seir bites down and has the captain trapped in her giant squishy jaws.

*[*8:42 PM*]* DM*:* Rav.

*[*8:44 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav casts firebolt at the captain's ass.

*[*8:44 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((21,7))

*[*8:45 PM*]* DM*:* The firebolt hits him in the ass.

*[*8:46 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*8:48 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh pulls her shield from her back and tries to slam it into Ravaphine, but wildly misses. ((8 atk, 6 dmg))(edited)

*[*8:52 PM*]* DM*:* The captain pulls his wand out and points it at Seir. Roll a Wisdom save.

*[*8:53 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((21))

*[*8:53 PM*]* DM*:* Nothing happens.

*[*8:54 PM*]* DM*:* Seirixori.

*[*8:54 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir goes to try and swallow the captain. ((16a))

*[*8:55 PM*]* DM*:* That'll hit.

*[*8:56 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((6 piercing, 5 posion))

*[*8:56 PM*]* DM*:* And the captain disappears into Seir's throat.

*[*8:57 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*8:58 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav side steps out of the way of Ryleigh's shield. "Seir, this'll look bad but we have to make Ryleigh snap out of this." She casts firebolt.

*[*8:59 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((16a,8d))

*[*8:59 PM*]* DM*:* That's a miss (and should be at disadvantage because casting in melee)

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

*[*9:02 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh smirks at Rav's attempt to cast the spell. "Fool me once," she says mockingly and hits Ravaphine with the rim of her shield. ((16 atk, 6 dmg))

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* The shield's edge cracks across Rav's face *again*.

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

*[*9:08 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir snaps her jaws at Ryleigh. ((lol 9))

*[*9:08 PM*]* DM*:* That's a miss.

*[*9:09 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*9:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav holds her jaw. "At least get me in the gut next time!" She casts firebolt at Ryleigh.

*[*9:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((16a,1d))

*[*9:11 PM*]* DM*:* The fire sails wide again.

*[*9:13 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh!

*[*9:15 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh slams her shield into Ravaphine's side. ((25 atk, 5 dmg))

*[*9:17 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*9:17 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir frowns and shifts back into herself, the blue tiefling still a thing and she sighs, "This is fucked up, I've now used this fucking spell on my two favorite people. I don't know what happened to that asswipe but I am going to kill him." She mutters to herself and casts Moonbeam on Ryleigh.

*[*9:18 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* ((13 if fail con save))

*[*9:18 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((20 con save))(edited)

*[*9:18 PM*]* DM*:* So 7 damage and Int save.

*[*9:18 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((5 int save))(edited)

*[*9:20 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*9:22 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Blue's new! Looks good!" Rav says, commenting on Seir's new digs, while also simultaneously trying to smack Ryleigh with her quarterstaff since her spells refuse to work on her.

*[*9:22 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((16a, 3d))(edited)

*[*9:23 PM*]* DM*:* It's not at disadvantage, so 16, but it doesn't hit anyway.

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

*[*9:24 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "You're finished, elf!" Ryleigh says as she hit Ravaphine again with her shield. ((11 atk, 8 dmg))

*[*9:25 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh practically superman punches Rav with the edge of her shield.

## Urrak's Impatience

*[*7:50 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak and the group move to the nearest alley. She finds a box to sit on and does, knee bouncing. "Why can't things ever be easy?" she says, half-joking. "Fuckin' wizard assholes..."

*[*7:58 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda stands to the side, also looking nervous. "I should've used my ward before she left..."

*[*7:59 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "She'll be ok. Seir's tough," she says, though she's only half sure. "I jus' hope she knows what she's doin'."

*[*8:12 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "How will we know if she needs help?"

*[*8:14 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "She said t' wait 15-30 mins and if she isn't back t' go in after her....but I still don't feel right about all this. What if she's in trouble? What if *Rav an' Ry* are in trouble? I feel useless...."

*[*8:15 PM*]* DM*:* Malica takes Urrak's hand in hers. "We'll get them out."

*[*8:16 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak squeezes her hand lightly "I know we will...we have t'," she pauses, thinking, "I'm...sorry if I've been pushin' ye t' do anythin'. I know yer uncomfortable usin' yer 'abilities'. Charm especially."(edited)

*[*8:21 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "It's... ok if it's to help, right?"

*[*8:23 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye, Mal. More than. You'd be a real help t' th' lot of us, if ye came along more often. I'm jus'...always scared t' ask. I'm not sure what I'd do if any harm came t' ye."

*[*9:01 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "I've enough o' this. I'm goin' in." Urrak stands abruptly and heads towards the entrance.

*[*9:02 PM*]* DM*:* Everyone else looks startled, but follows swiftly behind.

*[*9:03 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak enters the building. "I'm here t' see my friends. Try an' stop me, an' it'll be yer last action on this earth."

*[*9:04 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She draws her greatsword

*[*9:05 PM*]* DM*:* A bunch of wizard students scatter in fear.

*[*9:07 PM*]* DM*:* Give me a.... survival check to see if you remember how you were escorted out.

*[*9:09 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((20))(edited)

*[*9:10 PM*]* DM*:* You can remember the tower you were questioned in, and you know it was upstairs somewhere.

*[*9:10 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak heads upstairs

*[*9:14 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She looks around, trying to find where the others are

*[*9:14 PM*]* DM*:* You see students milling about the halls on the second floor.

*[*9:14 PM*]* DM*:* And the third.

*[*9:15 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((perception to see where the others are?))

*[*9:15 PM*]* DM*:* Sure.

*[*9:15 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((14))

*[*9:15 PM*]* DM*:* You just hear students here.

*[*9:16 PM*]* DM*:* Roll initiative for me though, just in case

*[*9:16 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Son of a bitch...." ((16)))

*[*9:16 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak heads upstairs, trying to sense the others

*[*9:18 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She looks around, hoping to hear signs of the others

*[*9:19 PM*]* DM*:* This time, the halls are quieter... and you see the captain and the man who cast zone of truth standing outside a door.

*[*9:19 PM*]* DM*:* But you have to wait your turn.

*[*9:19 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak grips her sword tightly, waiting for a chance to strike

## Reunited and it feels so good

*[*9:25 PM*]* DM*:* The door flies open.

*[*9:27 PM*]* DM*:* Two black robed men are standing in the doorway- the cleric who had cast zone of truth, and the captain who is now covered in stomach acid. They both point wands and several magical darts of energy burst forward and slam into Seir for a total of 24 hp.

*[*9:28 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak! The door is open and the two black robed guys are standing outside it.

*[*9:30 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak runs down the hall and chucks her javelin of lightening at the wizard and cleric(edited)

*[*9:31 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((8, 7))(nat 1))

*[*9:32 PM*]* DM*:* Roll 4d6.

*[*9:32 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((15))

*[*9:33 PM*]* DM*:* The javelin turns into a bolt of lightning that passes through the captain before turning back into a javelin that sticks in the wall next to the cleric.

*[*9:33 PM*]* DM*:* Malica.

*[*9:35 PM*]* DM*:* She sees Urrak's frustration and takes a deep breath before her figure shifts into one of unearthly beauty. She still looks like Malica, but like a most perfect version of her. She walks forward and says "Fall."
The captain throws himself to the ground. She then points at the cleric, who resists her spell.

*[*9:36 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda rushes forward too, calling Seirixori's name.

*[*9:37 PM*]* DM*:* Seir!

*[*9:43 PM*]* DM*:* Moonbeam is lost.

*[*9:44 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Fuck, Ryleigh isn't herself, and this is such a terrible idea." Seir staggers a bit and the moonbeam falls ((nat 20-23+a 6)) but she casts it again on Ryleigh, "llhiy ca' llo nnoon mauagh aa' oassha'ro llakoamcs. a oarl gha'agh a' raunnagh nnarr harl!" ((11 if failed save))

*[*9:45 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((17 con save))

*[*9:45 PM*]* DM*:* Six damage and another INT save.

*[*9:45 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((17 Int Save))

*[*9:45 PM*]* DM*:* Rav!

*[*9:47 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav casts poison spray at Ryleigh.(edited)

*[*9:47 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((12 con save))

*[*9:47 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((Con save 15, 12dmg))

*[*9:47 PM*]* DM*:* The poison smacks Ryleigh in the face and she falls unconscious.

*[*9:48 PM*]* DM*:* She crumples in a heap of flesh and bone and a whole lotta metal.

*[*9:48 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh--- death save.

*[*9:49 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* ((15 death save))

*[*9:49 PM*]* DM*:* The cleric is a bit freaked out by Malica, so he'll turn his Magic Missile on her. 17 damage.

*[*9:52 PM*]* DM*:* The captain stands and points at Urrak. Make an Intelligence save.

*[*9:52 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((18))

*[*9:52 PM*]* DM*:* Nothing happens... but he tries to back away down the hall.

*[*9:54 PM*]* DM*:* Malica reaches out and tells the cleric to fall this time. And this time, he does. Then she continues to walk down the hall. She points at the wizard again, and this time he freezes in place.

*[*9:55 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda jumps over the prone cleric and casts Healing Word on Ryleigh for 6 hp.

*[*9:56 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh opens her eyes and sits up.

*[*9:56 PM*]* DM*:* Then she turns around and smacks the prone cleric for funsies. Her warhammer crashes right into his back. (12, 8)(edited)

*[*9:56 PM*]* DM*:* Seirixori!

*[*9:59 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir groans again, "Never drop the shape until you know you're safe, new mantra." Seir me vex her moonbeam on top of the cleric ((17 if fail save)). And then uses healing word on herself ((8)).(edited)

*[*10:00 PM*]* DM*:* The cleric bursts into radiant flames. He's still squirming, but he is really badly hurt.

*[*10:00 PM*]* DM*:* Ravaphine!

*[*10:02 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav offers a hand to the sitting Ryleigh. "You okay? The rest of our friends came to help bust us out of here. It's morphin' time." She casts firebolt at the cleric.

*[*10:02 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* ((18a, 6d))

*[*10:03 PM*]* DM*:* And he bursts into real flames too! And dies this time. In a lot of pain.

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

*[*10:05 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh stands and nods to Ravaphine. She dashes after the wizard and she whispers something to him.(edited)

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* The captain can't move.

*[*10:06 PM*]* DM*:* Urrak!

*[*10:07 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak runs towards the captain. She uses her Action Surge to reach him and strike with her greatsword

*[*10:08 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((12, 14))

*[*10:09 PM*]* DM*:* Any melee attacks against a paralyzed person are criticals if they hit, so that's 23 points of damage and he is dead.

*[*10:10 PM*]* DM*:* End initiative.

*[*10:10 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda goes to Seir to look her over. "Are you ok?"

*[*10:10 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav runs over to the group and puts both fists up in the air, before realizing this was all her fault. "I am...so sorry you guys."(edited)

*[*10:11 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We don't have time for this, come on! We have to run, where's the exit?"(edited)

*[*10:11 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak breathes heavily as she pulls her sword from the Captain's body. "Ye fuck, ye son of a bitch..." she turns as Ryleigh yells. "A-Aye, quickly. Let's go"

*[*10:11 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav goes back into the room to grab the journal.

*[*10:12 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I'll be fine, but let's get the hells out of here."(edited)

*[*10:12 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda casts Warding Bond on Seir.

*[*10:12 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Did the captain have anything on him?" she says while running out with the others.(edited)

*[*10:12 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak roots around in his robes before leaving

*[*10:13 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Seriously?" Ryleigh calls ahead, "That's your concern right now?! Just keep running."

*[*10:13 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* ((15 inv))

*[*10:14 PM*]* DM*:* If you search him, it'll take at least some time.

*[*10:14 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh grabs Urrak, "Fucking leave it, you fool! Come on!"(edited)

*[*10:14 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She follows the group, jogging a bit to catch up with the group. She places a hand on Malica's back "Ye alright?"

*[*10:14 PM*]* DM*:* Malica is still in her unearthly form as you all file down the stairs towards the exit, but she nods at Urrak. It fades as you reach the bottom level.(edited)

*[*10:15 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I just wanted to make sure any evidence was destroyed, just in case he had something on his person leading others to us."(edited)

*[*10:15 PM*]* DM*:* There are a lot of people in wizard's robes on the bottom level, ranging from young to elderly.

*[*10:16 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Move!" Ryleigh commands to them.

*[*10:16 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ry's right, we haven't th' time." she keeps pace with the group. "Jus'...act natural. We'll figure all this out soon enough."

*[*10:17 PM*]* DM*:* Malica waves her arms again and there's suddenly a black dragon that flies down from above and lands at the doorway causing people to start screaming and running. She runs straight at it.

*[*10:17 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav's eyes go as wide as saucers.

*[*10:17 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh stutters a bit in her step, but keeps running.

*[*10:18 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "What in th' world..." she pauses a bit but soon starts running after Malica as well(edited)

*[*10:18 PM*]* DM*:* Malica runs right through the dragon, but everyone's so startled and frightened that nobody notices.

*[*10:18 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav follows.

*[*10:19 PM*]* DM*:* You all push through the panicked crowd and out into the open.

*[*10:20 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir hands Dawnbringer to Ryleigh.(edited)

*[*10:22 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh hesitates for a moment before reaching for Dawnbringer.

*[*10:20 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck--" Urrak crosses her arms over her face as she runs through the dragon and out into the open. She takes a moment to remind herself where she is, and then turns to the others. "Everyone alright?"

*[*10:21 PM*]* DM*:* You hear the dragon roar inside the doors.

*[*10:22 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "How..." Rav shakes her head in disbelief but also amazement.

*[*10:23 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Mal...holy shit..."

*[*10:24 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We need to head further into the city, this isn't a safe to discuss what's happened." Ryleigh hurriedly looks around.

*[*10:24 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Aye, let's go." Urrak reaches for Malica's hand

*[*10:24 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "That was AWESOME. But Ryleigh is right. Let's go, guys."

*[*10:25 PM*]* DM*:* Malica: "I can give us a safe place... but it will be found if we aren't hidden."

*[*10:26 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "We have allies in the city, I just need to find them."

*[*10:26 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Whatever we're doin' let's do it fast. Ain't like it's commonplace t' have a dragon attack."

*[*10:27 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh jogs further into the city, "then follow me."

*[*10:27 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak follows

*[*10:28 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav follows.

*[*10:28 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir follows along, groaning a little, "Ugh magic hurts."

*[*10:29 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "Holy shit... that was a lot all at once," nolanos says as he runs. "Rav, Ryleigh, are you two ok?"

*[*10:30 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav looks over to Ryleigh. "I think we will be. I'm glad to be out of there though."(edited)

*[*10:30 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh leads you on a wild chase through the city, down alleys and darting across streets. She doubles back sometimes and changes directions suddenly, almost on a whim.

*[*10:32 PM*]* DM*:* After ten minutes or so, she pulls up in an alley, out of breath and hurting from all the damage.

*[*10:32 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda stumbles in after her, completely winded.

*[*10:33 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Oy, Ry, you alright?" Urrak stops and places a hand on her back.

*[*10:33 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh is half kneeling and grabbing at her side. "I'm looking for something..."

*[*10:33 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Oh, sorry *tor beag*. I should have used that spell on you." Seir says as she leans against a wall, holding herself up a little.

*[*10:34 PM*]* DM*:* Malica glances around and decides it's good enough, then casts Tiny Hut once everyone's gathered around. A dome springs into existence around you all, encompassing the entirety of this end of the alley.

*[*10:35 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Want me to help?" Seir asks Ryleigh. "Ooh, *fancy*." She says about the hut.

*[*10:35 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav is just gobsmacked, her jaw almost reaching the ground.

*[*10:35 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda: "Give me a second and I'll heal you all."

*[*10:35 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "I think we should take a break first, then yeah...I guess...I suppose I'm a little frazzled from everything." Ryleigh says to Seirixori.

*[*10:36 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "No, I'm...I'm fine." Ryleigh tries to move away from the others.

*[*10:36 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda grabs Ryleigh's arm. "Don't go far."

*[*10:36 PM*]* DM*:* She starts a prayer... that will take a while.

*[*10:38 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav takes a seat at a corner of the hut and frowns that sitting hurts.

*[*10:38 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "If I leave, will it break your magic, Malica?" Ryleigh asks.

*[*10:39 PM*]* DM*:* Malica frowns. "N-no, you can pass through, but... it's not safe outside and Gunnloda's going to help heal your injuries. Are you... are you sure you want to go?"

*[*10:40 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Ry, stay a spell. Let Gunnloda fix you up. We'll be alright. Mal has us covered fer now."

*[*10:38 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir moves directly next to Ryleigh, and whispers something to her.

*[*10:42 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh bites her lip at Urrak's words and whispers something back to Seir.

*[*10:44 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir shakes her head and answer back.

*[*10:41 PM*]* DM*:* You can see out of the walls, and it seems the street the alley comes off of is fairly unused. You haven't seen anyone pass by yet.

*[*10:36 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* "Gruumsh's eye, Mal..." She takes a seat on the floor. "I swear th' more I learn about ye...."

*[*10:38 PM*]* DM*:* Malica looks a little embarrassed. "It wasn't too much?"

*[*10:41 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She motions to Malica to get her to sit with her. "Not at all. Ye were amazin', Mal. Bloody incredible."

*[*10:41 PM*]* DM*:* Malica curls up next to Urrak.

*[*10:44 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav sits cross legged and begins to decode the stupid journal.

*[*10:46 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak wraps her arm around Malica's shoulders, mumbling softly to her in orcish. She rubs her hand up and down the woman's arm.

*[*10:46 PM*]* DM*:* Malica's shivering a bit as the adrenaline crash hits.(edited)

*[*10:47 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* She grips her a bit tighter "I've got ye, Mal, I've got ye. Don't worry."

*[*10:47 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* Nolanos sits next to Rav and asks, "uh, anything I can help with?"

*[*10:48 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* She puts her head in her hands, rubbing at her temples. "This was...a terrible idea. You guys need to go back home where it's safe. Back to Bellbury. I didn't know it was going to be this dangerous here. I am so sorry," she says to the group.(edited)

*[*10:48 PM*]* DM*:* Ryleigh, Rav, Seir, and Malica all get 21 hp back as Gunnloda's spell finishes.

*[*10:50 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "Thank you, *llaro*." Seir says as there's now a flower crown on Ryleigh's head *and* Gunnloda's.

*[*10:51 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Yes, thank you." Ryleigh says as she clears her throat.

*[*10:51 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda: "Of course."

*[*10:52 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* "There's no where else I'd rather be, love. You don't have to apologize. Not to me, at least. "

*[*10:54 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I put you all in danger, and there's no way of knowing what's going to come next out of this."

*[*10:56 PM*]* Kelsey - Urrak*:* Urrak looks to Rav "Ain't nowhere else I'd rather be, Rav. We came here fer ye an' we'll stay here as long as ye need." Urrak takes a deep breath and hugs Malica close. The two end up having their own quiet conversation as the group figures out the journal.(edited)

*[*10:59 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "And thank you, Urrak. But for all of you, if things get too much, please don't feel like you have to stay. I don't want to put anybody in more danger." Her smile fades a little

*[*11:02 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* "I'm not even sure we could leave if we wanted to. Not that we're going to. So shut up."

*[*10:54 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh walks over to Ravaphine and kneels down. "Have you figured it out yet?" She says softly, avoiding Rav's eyes.

*[*10:55 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "I think I have, the first part at least," Rav says, looking directly at Ryleigh's face.

*[*10:56 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* "Be careful. There may be things in there you don't want to know." Ryleigh still doesn't look directly at Ravaphine, her eyes fixed on the journal.

*[*10:58 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* "Just love letters though, right?" Rav offers Ryleigh a small smile.

*[*11:04 PM*]* Gay - Ravaphine*:* Rav puts the book away and stretches out, while sticking her tongue out at Seir. "We'd find a way. And thank you for the heals, Gunnloda. We were looking a bit roughed up out there." She crosses her legs and leans her head on Nolanos' shoulder, then drifts off into a nap of sorts.(edited)

*[*11:06 PM*]* Alex - Nolanos*:* He softly kisses the top of her head and stays quiet.

*[*11:06 PM*]* DM*:* Gunnloda nods and pulls Seir's hand into her lap. "It's what I'm here for."

*[*11:01 PM*]* Nicole - Ryleigh*:* Ryleigh stands and paces while the others rest, her hand on Dawnbringer's hilt.(edited)

*[*10:58 PM*]* Felicia - Seirixori*:* Seir plops down next to Gunnloda, "Glad no one listened to me about how long to wait."

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