Episode 52

[Bynw]

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[19:33] <.Bynw> ****************************************
[19:33] <+James> "On our last episode of As the Stomach Turns, Alec had revealed that he's really Alecia . . . and is pregnant with Nym's love child . . . "
[19:33] <.Bynw> **
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** "The World Changes" - Session 52
[19:33] <.Bynw> **
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** Begnning recap of the previous session
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[19:33] <.Bynw> **
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** Leaving the Abby behind and travelling
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** without Kanax who decided to stay and
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** bury the dead. The party chased after
[19:33] <.Bynw> ** the Uthani into the Einarian night.
[19:34] <.Bynw> **
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** The adventures have caught up to the
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Uthani encampment and moved to out
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** flank them. But instead they were out
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** flanked by Alec Gibran.
[19:34] <.Bynw> **
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Alec Gibran. Known to many simply as
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** "Baron", an Anadari Knight of Utha's
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Darkpath. One time head of the Uthani
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Army second only to the King, but now
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** branded a traitor and criminal by the
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Uthani.
[19:34] <.Bynw> **
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** Alec Gibran has joined the adventures
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** wanting to help them succeed in their
[19:34] <.Bynw> ** quest, but under his own guiding hand.
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[19:34] <+Bredock> ((Do you have a program thing that does that?))
[19:34] <.Bynw> ((yes its called mIRC))
[19:35] <+James> ((I liked my version better . . . ))
[19:35] * +Maverick_Darklighter settles into his saddle, and looks to see what the others have on their minds.
[19:36] <.Bynw> *Alec* "We need to camp." *he says to Nym as he rides next to him*
[19:37] <+T_Shaw> "
[19:37] * Bynw sets mode: -v DarkSir
[19:37] <+T_Shaw> "Where are we in relation to the priests?"
[19:37] <+_Nym_> ::Raises an eyebrow at Alec:: "WE, are doing just fine Alec, YOU can camp anytime you feel the need." 
[19:38] * +Maverick_Darklighter lets a smirk escape from the corner of his mouth.
[19:38] <+_Nym_> ::Points off into the woods:: "We are on their flank Master Shaw." 
[19:38] <.Bynw> *Alec* "We are near the perimeter of their camp but not yet to their Warded compound."
[19:39] <+James> "We do need rest, but we need to make sure we're safe from the Uthani when we do."
[19:39] * +Maverick_Darklighter lets his eyes wander into the direction of the Utha camp.
[19:39] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Master Shaw?" *he grins* "I thought you looked familiar."
[19:39] <+T_Shaw> "Master Nym, the question I have is whether we can surpass them."
[19:40] <+_Nym_> ::Nods to James:: "I think Baron has a point. We need rest this is as good a place to camp as any." 
[19:40] <.Bynw> *the uthani camp is too far to be seen with just the eyes, which is a good thing otherwise one would be seen looking 
[19:40] <.Bynw> @roll 1d6
[19:40] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d6 = ( 5 ) = 5
[19:40] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? Hows the moon, and cloud cover ??
[19:41] <+_Nym_> ::To Master Shaw:: "Not unless we ride on without rest." 
[19:41] <.Bynw> !! moon is crescent ... cloud cover is partly
[19:41] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? then its a dark night out ??
[19:41] <+_Nym_> ::Making sure we keep a good distance from the sentries as well if they are still outside:: 
[19:42] <+James> "Well, if we're in agreement with Alec's plan, we don't need to surpass them."
[19:42] <.Bynw> !! pretty much
[19:42] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks at Baron, as best as he can see him.
[19:42] <+_Nym_> "We should discuss that plan when we make camp." 
[19:42] <+T_Shaw> @roll 1d20+2
[19:42] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+2 = ( 14+2 ) = 16
[19:43] <+_Nym_> @roll d20+4 
[19:43] <@BoxCars> _Nym_: 1d20+4 = ( 17+4 ) = 21
[19:43] <+James> ::Looks to Alec:: "Are you 'Master Alec', as these other two Anadari are?"
[19:43] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "You seem to know the area better than us, as you have viewed it from the air, sir."
[19:44] <.Bynw> *Alec to James* "Yes I hold the rank of Master as well."
[19:44] <+_Nym_> ::Stops his horse suddenly and begins looking around in all directions:: 
[19:44] <.Bynw> @roll 1d20+4
[19:44] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+4 = ( 17+4 ) = 21
[19:45] * +James nods to Alec
[19:45] * +Bredock gestures to Nym a what signal
[19:46] <+_Nym_> ::Speaking softly:: "Something....is wrong. We are in danger I think." 
[19:46] * +Maverick_Darklighter lets his own eyes spot for trouble
[19:47] * +Bredock quietly says, "What kind of trouble?"
[19:47] <.Bynw> *the horses begin to stamp at the ground*
[19:47] <+James> ::to Nym:: "Should I scout from the air?"
[19:47] * +Maverick_Darklighter pulls both revolvers
[19:47] <+_Nym_> ::Dismounts:: 
[19:47] <.Bynw> !! ride checks for those on a horse (if you dont have ride its a Dex check)
[19:47] * +Bredock dismounts
[19:47] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+7
[19:47] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+7 = ( 11+7 ) = 18
[19:47] <+Bredock> @d20+6
[19:48] <+Bredock> @roll d20+6
[19:48] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+6 = ( 10+6 ) = 16
[19:48] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+6+4
[19:48] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+6+4 = ( 6+6+4 ) = 16
[19:48] <.Bynw> !! Bredock, you dismounted .. you dont need a ride check unless you want to hang on to your mount and still control it
[19:49] <+Bredock> ((k))
[19:49] * +Bredock draws his short sword and rapier
[19:49] <+_Nym_> ::His hand drifts to lay on his Star Sword:: 
[19:49] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (If I can get my horse controlled, Ill dismout as well))
[19:49] <.Bynw> *the horses do remain in the control of their masters/riders but appear to be on edge as Maverick is yanked from his saddle and goes flying towards the ground
[19:50] <+James> @roll d20+4
[19:50] <@BoxCars> James: 1d20+4 = ( 2+4 ) = 6
[19:50] <.Bynw> !! Maverick_Darklighter, no damage
[19:50] <+Maverick_Darklighter> k
[19:50] * +Maverick_Darklighter seeks to gain his footing, to stand-up
[19:50] * +T_Shaw dismounts
[19:50] <+_Nym_> ::Uses Sense Minds:: 
[19:50] <+T_Shaw> @d20+7+2
[19:50] <+James> ((I think I got thrown))
[19:51] <+T_Shaw> @rolld20+9
[19:51] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+9
[19:51] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+9 = ( 18+9 ) = 27
[19:51] <.Bynw> (( was the 6 your check James? if it was you did and your horse has gone into the woods))
[19:51] <+James> ((Yes, that was my check))
[19:52] <+_Nym_> ::Holds the reins of his mount in his other hand and closes his eyes in brief concentration:: 
[19:52] <+_Nym_> @roll d20+13 
[19:52] <@BoxCars> _Nym_: 1d20+13 = ( 2+13 ) = 15
[19:52] * +James scrambles to get up.
[19:52] <.Bynw> (( what are you rolling for Nym ??
[19:53] <+_Nym_> ((it's in the text, sense minds)) 
[19:53] <.Bynw> ok
[19:53] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+8+9
[19:53] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+8+9 = ( 2+8+9 ) = 19
[19:54] * +Maverick_Darklighter stands up, and gets his hoglegs ready
[19:55] <.Bynw> *Alec looks around*
[19:55] <.Bynw> @roll 1d6
[19:55] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d6 = ( 5 ) = 5
[19:55] * +Maverick_Darklighter attempts to sense minds
[19:55] * +T_Shaw pulls out my Star Sword and takes a defensive stance
[19:55] <.Bynw> !! roll it Mav
[19:55] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+5
[19:55] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+5 = ( 10+5 ) = 15
[19:56] <+James> ::Now standing, James draws his scimitar::
[19:56] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+8+9
[19:56] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+8+9 = ( 8+8+9 ) = 25
[19:56] <+_Nym_> ::His voice low:: "Gather around, I think Einar's night has spat something towards us. Gather together so I can protect us." 
[19:57] * +Maverick_Darklighter holds out his right handed pistol, his left handed gun at his side, drawn.
[19:57] * +James sidles towards Nym, scimitar still ready.
[19:57] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Aye, Nym." :: He backs towards Nym ::
[19:57] * +Bredock goes near Nym
[19:57] * +T_Shaw moves towards Nym
[19:57] <+_Nym_> ::Pulls out some small cubes from his belt pouch:: 
[19:58] <.Bynw> *Alec dismounts and whispers to his steed then moves towards Nym*
[19:58] <+_Nym_> ::Begins the ritual to cast Wards Major.:: 
[19:59] * +Maverick_Darklighter peers out into the night, spotting for any sign of an approaching enemy.
[19:59] <+_Nym_> "I'll need some of your strength Master Shaw and James." 
[19:59] <.Bynw> *Maverick's horse lets out a scream as it gets cut by a sword and a man stands there grinning at Maverick*
[19:59] * +Maverick_Darklighter takes aim and fires at the man!
[20:00] <.Bynw> !! roll your attack
[20:00] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+16
[20:00] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+16 = ( 19+16 ) = 35
[20:00] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+10
[20:00] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+10 = ( 3+10 ) = 13
[20:00] <+_Nym_> ::Doesn't stop the ritual:: 
[20:00] <.Bynw> !! first shot hist
[20:00] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll 2d6+4
[20:00] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 2d6+4 = ( 6+4+4 ) = 14
[20:00] <.Bynw> !! roll 1d6 more
[20:00] * +James puts his left hand on Nym's shoulder, holding his scimitar in his right hand defensively.
[20:01] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll 1d6
[20:01] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d6 = ( 6 ) = 6
[20:01] <.Bynw> !! roll 1d6 more
[20:01] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll 1d6
[20:01] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d6 = ( 5 ) = 5
[20:01] <+Bredock> (You are rolling awesome Mj))
[20:01] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( ty ))
[20:01] <.Bynw> *the man steps back a few steps as one of the bullets rip into him and then moves forward*
[20:02] <.Bynw> !! init
[20:02] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+6
[20:02] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+6 = ( 17+6 ) = 23
[20:02] <+_Nym_> @roll d20+7 
[20:02] <@BoxCars> _Nym_: 1d20+7 = ( 3+7 ) = 10
[20:02] <+James> @roll d20+2
[20:02] <@BoxCars> James: 1d20+2 = ( 7+2 ) = 9
[20:02] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+4
[20:02] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+4 = ( 5+4 ) = 9
[20:02] <+Bredock> @roll d20+6
[20:02] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+6 = ( 6+6 ) = 12
[20:03] <+_Nym_> ((that is some sad rolls)) 
[20:03] <+Bredock> ((Very sad))
[20:03] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks around as he keeps the man in his sights
[20:04] <.Bynw> @roll d20+5
[20:04] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+5 = ( 6+5 ) = 11
[20:04] <.Bynw> @roll d20+8
[20:04] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+8 = ( 3+8 ) = 11
[20:05] <.Bynw> !! action Maverick_Darklighter
[20:05] * +Maverick_Darklighter holds down the trigger of his pistol as he thumbs the hammer.. Slip Hammer!
[20:06] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+14
[20:06] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+14 = ( 3+14 ) = 17
[20:06] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+8
[20:06] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+8 = ( 13+8 ) = 21
[20:06] <.Bynw> !! one hit roll dmg
[20:06] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll 3d6+4
[20:06] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 3d6+4 = ( 6+6+2+4 ) = 18
[20:07] <.Bynw> !! 2d6 again
[20:07] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll 2d6
[20:07] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 2d6 = ( 1+5 ) = 6
[20:07] <.Bynw> !! Bredock action
[20:07] <+Bredock> ?? How far away is he ??
[20:08] <.Bynw> !! 20 feet
[20:09] * +James has quit IRC (User has been mind-ripped)
[20:09] * +Bredock sheaths his rapier in electricity, and walks over to the man and attacks him with his rapier
[20:09] * James has joined #Teara-Adan
[20:09] <+_Nym_> ((wb)) 
[20:09] <.Bynw> !! roll your to-hit
[20:09] <+Bredock> @roll d20+12
[20:09] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+12 = ( 2+12 ) = 14
[20:09] <.Bynw> !! missed
[20:09] <+Bredock> (( grr))
[20:10] <+_Nym_> ??is Bredock outside the Wards radius now?? 
[20:10] <.Bynw> *Alec moves over towards the rest of the party on foot* "Get that damn Ward up" *he pulls out his StarSword*
[20:10] <.Bynw> !! no standard radius is about 8 yards
[20:11] <.Bynw> *Alec's mount moves towards the mounts that are now unattended and grabs their reigns with its mouth
[20:12] <.Bynw> *The man looks over at Maverick_Darklighter and says "Come to me now" 
[20:12] <.Bynw> !! Maverick_Darklighter Shields Check
[20:12] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+6
[20:12] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+6 = ( 20+6 ) = 26
[20:13] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Go fuck yourself!"
[20:13] <.Bynw> *he closes the distance between them a little more
[20:13] <.Bynw> !! Nym your action
[20:14] <+_Nym_> ::continues with the ritual to set-up Wards Major around the group:: 
[20:15] <.Bynw> !! James action
[20:16] * James lends strength to Nym, still keeping his scimitar raised in defense.
[20:16] <.Bynw> !! shaw
[20:16] <+T_Shaw> ?? Distance?
[20:16] <.Bynw> within 20 feet or less of everyone
[20:17] <+T_Shaw> ((Turning on Psychic Speed and closing the distance between me and the guy))
[20:17] <.Bynw> !! you are there what do you do 
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[20:18] * Bynw sets mode: +v James
[20:18] <+T_Shaw> !! Taking a swipe at the guy with my Star Sword
[20:18] <.Bynw> !! roll it
[20:18] <+T_Shaw> @roll d20+1+7
[20:18] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 1d20+1+7 = ( 13+1+7 ) = 21
[20:18] <.Bynw> !! dmg
[20:19] <+T_Shaw> ? What is Star Sword damage?
[20:19] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( your kidding, right? ))
[20:20] <+_Nym_> ((level dependent shaw)) 
[20:21] <+T_Shaw> @roll 3d8+2
[20:21] <@BoxCars> T_Shaw: 3d8+2 = ( 1+8+8+2 ) = 19
[20:21] <.Bynw> *the man lets out a scream and grabs his abdomen* "Jeb they are ALL Anadari!"
[20:21] <.Bynw> !! mav your turn
[20:22] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? can I see "Jeb" ??
[20:22] <.Bynw> !! you can SPOT for "Jeb"
[20:22] <.Bynw> !! as your action
[20:22] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+5
[20:22] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+5 = ( 13+5 ) = 18
[20:23] <.Bynw> !! Bredock your action
[20:23] * +Maverick_Darklighter holds his ground
[20:23] <+Bredock> ?? Am i within a 5 foot step
[20:24] <.Bynw> !! very close since you did attack last time
[20:25] <+Bredock> !! I full attack him
[20:25] <.Bynw> !! k have at it
[20:25] <+Bredock> @roll d20+12
[20:25] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+12 = ( 16+12 ) = 28
[20:25] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( Bredcock can see 'jeb' ? ))
[20:25] <+Bredock> @roll d20+7
[20:25] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+7 = ( 10+7 ) = 17
[20:25] <+Bredock> @roll d20+11
[20:25] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+11 = ( 13+11 ) = 24
[20:25] <+Bredock> @roll d20+6
[20:25] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+6 = ( 18+6 ) = 24
[20:26] <+Bredock> (( first two with rapier, second with short sword ))
[20:26] <.Bynw> !! 3 hits on not-jeb
[20:26] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? How many attackers, DM ??
[20:27] <.Bynw> !! you can only see 1
[20:27] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? One live one ??
[20:27] <.Bynw> !! the rolls over 20 hit
[20:27] <+Bredock> @roll 2d6+3
[20:27] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 2d6+3 = ( 5+4+3 ) = 12
[20:28] <+Bredock> @roll 2d6+4
[20:28] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 2d6+4 = ( 6+5+4 ) = 15
[20:28] <+Bredock> !! 27 total then
[20:28] <.Bynw> *the first attack issues a bit of magic in its blade as it courses around Not-Jeb and he screams in pain
[20:30] <.Bynw> *not-Jeb rushes and attack Bredock*
[20:30] <.Bynw> @roll d20+9
[20:30] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+9 = ( 17+9 ) = 26
[20:31] <+Bredock> !!hit
[20:32] <+Bredock> ((I always forget dodge))
[20:32] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb's attack is brutal, but without a weapon which he drops as he charges, as he grabs hold of Bredock and sinks his fangs into Bredock
[20:34] <.Bynw> !! Nym
[20:34] <+_Nym_> "You can have your friend back in the morning if you parlay, whoever you are." ::As he finishes speaking the ritual's words ghostly dark green flame sprouts up from the ground in a circle formation around the group and not-jeb. It raises higher until it meets at at the apex and creates a dome of protective light around the group. Not-jeb is trapped inside as well:: 
[20:34] <.Bynw> !! that breaks the current inits
[20:34] <+Bredock> ?? What damage do i take from fangs ??
[20:36] <.Bynw> @roll 1d4 for Bredock's dmg
[20:36] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d4 = ( 3 ) = 3 for Bredock's dmg
[20:36] <+Bredock> k
[20:36] <+_Nym_> ??Does the Vamp/ not-jeb notice he's trapped and let got of bredock?? 
[20:36] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb drops Bredock to the ground shortly after biting him ... his face now covered in blood as he stares at the others
[20:37] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks at Not_Jeb and prepares to fire.
[20:37] <.Bynw> !! possibly ... unknown by his actions at this time
[20:37] <+_Nym_> ::Stands:: "Surrender leech, you are trapped." 
[20:38] <+T_Shaw> "And there are LOT more of us than there are of you."
[20:38] * +Bredock holds his rapier and short sword menacingly at Not-Jeb
[20:38] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "I can take him out, Nym.. if you hold him still."
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[20:39] <+_Nym_> "You will die if you do not." ::Hid hand now un-sheaths his Star Sword:: "I don't think your bullet harm him Gunman." 
[20:40] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Im willing to try.. lets see what happens when I put a bullet in his skull."
[20:40] <+T_Shaw> "Master Nym, would it be possible to gather information from it?"
[20:40] <+T_Shaw> "Or do you think it's just a denison of the woods?"
[20:40] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( brb ))
[20:40] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb* "What are your terms Anadari?
[20:41] <+_Nym_> ::Raises an eyebrow at Mavrick but responds to Master Shaw:: "It is....or was human I think." 
[20:41] <+_Nym_> "Full surrender Leech. It is your only chance for what you call life." 
[20:42] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Lets consider it a test"
[20:42] <+_Nym_> "Lay down and allow us to bind you." 
[20:43] <+_Nym_> ::The Dagger in his hand grows to the length of a large saber and Green flame engulfs the length of it:: "I promise you this will destroy you if not." 
[20:44] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb* "What is the point. If I agree to 'surrender' you must release me now"
[20:45] * +Maverick_Darklighter eyes turn into slits.
[20:45] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "I say we kill it now."
[20:45] <+_Nym_> ::Shakes his head at not-jeb:: "These walls will not go down until sunrise. Sunrise leech. We can cover you or not, but you can not leave." 
[20:46] <+_Nym_> "We may even strike a bargain with you and your kind." 
[20:46] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb* "Then I wont surrender and shall move out of harms way" *he melds into the very ground under his feet*
[20:47] * +Bredock tries to stab him
[20:47] <.Bynw> !! roll it Bredock
[20:47] <+Bredock> @roll d20+12
[20:47] <@BoxCars> Bredock: 1d20+12 = ( 11+12 ) = 23
[20:48] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "He'll be back, with others of his kind.. never negotiate with such beasts, kill them on sight."
[20:48] <.Bynw> *the blade just nicks not-Jeb as he sinks into the ground
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[20:48] * chat.psionics.net sets mode: +q Tika
[20:48] <+_Nym_> ::Closes his eyes and attempts to invade Not-Jeb's mind:: 
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[20:49] <+T_Shaw> "Maverick, was this one of the creatures who attacked the abbey?"
[20:49] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "No, Master Shaw.. it was the Utha only. I could tell by their uniforms."
[20:50] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "But that feral creature deserves only death."
[20:50] * +Maverick_Darklighter grimaces at Nym.
[20:50] <+T_Shaw> "Are you okay, Maverick?"
[20:51] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Im fine.. I should have shot him when I had the chance, though."
[20:51] <+T_Shaw> "Hindsight's 20/20, but we got our licks in."
[20:52] * +Maverick_Darklighter does a pistol spin with his left hand revolver, and attempts to holster it.
[20:52] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @roll d20+17
[20:52] <@BoxCars> Maverick_Darklighter: 1d20+17 = ( 2+17 ) = 19
[20:52] <+_Nym_> @roll d20+20 
[20:52] <@BoxCars> _Nym_: 1d20+20 = ( 16+20 ) = 36
[20:52] <+_Nym_> ::A single bead of sweat rolls down his forehead:: 
[20:52] <+Maverick_Darklighter> :: The gun goes smoothly into it's holster. ::
[20:53] <+James> "We'll need a watch tonight if the vampire is still in the ward with us."
[20:53] <+Bredock> "I will watch
[20:53] <+Bredock> "
[20:53] <+Bredock> "I want to get that thing back for biting me"
[20:53] <+James> "We can do it in shifts, Bredock.  You nedd rest, too."
[20:53] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks at Bredock.
[20:54] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Someone should see to his wound" *he points at Bredock
[20:54] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Sir, you have been bitten.. we cannot trust you know."
[20:54] <+Bredock> "Good idea, Master Alec. I don't want to be a feral thing like him."
[20:54] <+Maverick_Darklighter> now
[20:54] * +James goes over and examines the wound.
[20:55] * +Bredock cricks his ?? neck is it ?? so james gets a better view
[20:56] * +Maverick_Darklighter closes his eyes in regret for Bredock.
[20:56] <+_Nym_> ::His lips move as he mutters to low to hear:: 
[20:57] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Only a man of God can cure such a wound."
[20:57] <+Bredock> "Im not transformed yet"
[20:58] * +Maverick_Darklighter slowly puts his other pistol away, and looks at Bredock with sadness.
[20:58] <+James> "I can certainly try to cure it."
[20:58] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( Ill reload that pistol before I put it away ))
[20:58] <.Bynw> *Alec moves over to Nym and looks at him* "Becareful Nym"
[20:58] * +James motions over the wound and mutters something in the language of druids.
[20:59] <+_Nym_> ::Continues muttering to himself with his eyes closed:: 
[20:59] <+James> @roll d8+7
[20:59] <@BoxCars> James: 1d8+7 = ( 2+7 ) = 9
[21:00] * +Maverick_Darklighter saves the old casings from his pistol to reload later.
[21:00] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Dammit, the bastard killed my mount"
[21:01] <+Maverick_Darklighter> ?? Can I see my horse ??
[21:01] <+James> "Mine is gone, too.  I'm sure it won't live until morning.
[21:01] <+James> "
[21:01] <.Bynw> !! no the horse was behind Not-Jeb at the time the Wards came into being as well as several of the other horses and cannot be seen
[21:02] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Is it possible for me to leave this shield, Nym?"
[21:02] <+James> "Do you want to die?"
[21:02] <+_Nym_> ::Ignores everything around him and mutters to himself:: 
[21:03] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "My rifle and shotgun are on my dead mount, James."
[21:03] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Your horse was still alive, wounded but not quite dead. It is now safe."
[21:03] <+Bredock> "Master Alec, I saw your mount grabbing the horses. Will he keep him safe?"
[21:03] * +Maverick_Darklighter nods to Alec.
[21:03] <+Bredock> (( them not him*))
[21:04] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Yes the horses are safe"
[21:04] <+Bredock> "Thats good:
[21:04] <+Bredock> "
[21:05] <+James> "Well, mine ran off in the forest."
[21:05] * +Maverick_Darklighter snorts.
[21:05] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "what are we to do, spend the night in this shell?"
[21:05] <+James> "Yes, that's the plan."
[21:06] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Very well.. and what about Bredock?"
[21:06] <+Bredock> "I feel fine"
[21:06] <+James> "Bredock's wounds are cured."
[21:07] <+Bredock> "Im in tip top shape"
[21:07] <+_Nym_> ::His eyes flutter open:: 
[21:07] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "For his sake, I hope so."
[21:07] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Ambria has saved your horse as well"
[21:07] <Prototype> ?
[21:07] <+James> "Well then please convey my thanks to your mount, Master Alec.
* Retrieving #Teara-Adan modes...
[21:08] * Bynw sets mode: +m
[21:08] <+_Nym_> "The thing is coming back. I have promised it protection, my personal protection, as long as it doesn't harm anyone. I think it can help us." 
[21:08] <+James> "Okay . . . "
[21:09] <+T_Shaw> "I pray you're right, Master Nym."
[21:09] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "You've got a lot of guts Nym.. "
[21:09] <+_Nym_> "I could hurt it where it is, but it knows the terrain and perhaps the temple as well. It can be a powerful ally against the Uthani as well." 
[21:09] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks angry
[21:09] <+_Nym_> "I will dispatch it personally if it tries anything and the rest of you can stand behind me." 
[21:10] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Why not send it and its companions into the Utha camp?"
[21:10] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb rises out of the ground at the same point it entered a few mintues ago*
[21:10] <+James> "We need all the allies we can get.  If you think it's safe, Nym, I'm gamee."
[21:10] <+_Nym_> ::Smiles to Mavrick:: "My plan exactly." 
[21:11] * +Maverick_Darklighter lets his brow unfurrow, and smiles back at Nym.
[21:11] <+_Nym_> ::Moves to stand between the group and Not-Jeb:: 
[21:11] <+T_Shaw> "I will go along with your plan, Master Nym."
[21:11] * +Maverick_Darklighter keeps his hands on his hoglegs.
[21:12] <.Bynw> *Alec turns and watches Not-Jeb*
[21:12] * +James stands behind Nym and also watches
[21:12] <+_Nym_> ::His eyes locked onto Not-Jeb:: "it has agreed to allow us to read the truth of it's words.." 
[21:12] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb looks about at the group* "Make it quick I grow tired of being here"
[21:13] <+_Nym_> ::Raises an eyebrow at Not-Jeb:: "Goading these people is not wise, keep a tone." 
[21:14] <+_Nym_> ::Uses truth-read on Not-Jeb:: 
[21:14] <+_Nym_> "Will the man you bit suffer any ill-effects?" 
[21:15] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb* "No."
[21:15] <+_Nym_> "What do you call yourself?" 
[21:15] <.Bynw> *Not-Jeb* "His blood was foul anyway. I am Jacob"
[21:15] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks side-long at Bredock
[21:16] * +Bredock gives a look of anger towards Not-Jeb
[21:16] <+_Nym_> ::his eyes narrow:: "How old are you Jacob?" 
[21:17] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "Over 4 centuries"
[21:17] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Seems it didn't care for your taste, Mister Bredock" :: Mav whispers, with a curled grin ::
[21:18] <+_Nym_> ::Nods in amazement:: "Do you know of the blood pool? The one in an ancient Temple?" 
[21:18] * +Bredock steps on Mav's toe "Shut up."
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[21:19] <+Bredock> ^and says quietly
[21:19] * +Maverick_Darklighter pulls back the cloth of his poncho, and shows Bredock the hilt of his pistol. "Back up, Bredock"
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[21:19] * +Bredock takes a step away
[21:20] <.Bynw> *Jacob looks right at Nym* "You are mad for even mentioning such a thing. Of course I know of it."
[21:20] * +Maverick_Darklighter has a very serious look on his face.
[21:21] * +Bredock takes another step away, making sure not to disturb Nym and Jacob
[21:21] <+_Nym_> ::Smiles:: "How much do you know?" 
[21:21] * +T_Shaw steps away from Nym and Jacob slowly
[21:22] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks back at Jacob, and places his hands back on his pistols, unseen, under his poncho.
[21:22] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "Probably more than you. Is that what you are after cousin?"
[21:24] <+_Nym_> ::His eyes narrow at the word 'cousin':: "Perhaps you do. Yes, us and the Uthani. You like the idea of the High Priest coming here, like the idea of his power on your doorstep?" 
[21:25] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "The power within the pool isnt any use to you. But to the Uthani it is everything."
[21:26] <+_Nym_> ::Nods and smiles:: "You lie, why? We can use the power of the pool." 
[21:29] * +Maverick_Darklighter reaches out to touch minds with Nym.. knocking, quietly on his mind's door.
[21:29] <.Bynw> *Jacob nods and smiles himself* "I am under no restriction to speak truthfully, save for the fate of your mortal friend. What else do you want?"
[21:29] <+_Nym_> "Answer my first question as well. Do you like the idea of Michael coming here, released from his prison?" 
[21:30] <+_Nym_> ::His shields stay locked into place a look of concentration on his face as his eyes remain locked with Jacob's:: 
[21:30] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "I could careless. It means nothing to me if the Uthani are in control or not."
[21:31] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @@ Be direct, this one knows not much @@
[21:31] <+_Nym_> "How can we destroy the pool?" 
[21:32] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "I don't know."
[21:32] * +Maverick_Darklighter frowns.
[21:33] <+_Nym_> "Do you know the layout of the temple?" 
[21:33] <+Maverick_Darklighter> @@ Get him to enter the Utha camp, Nym.. your asking for too much. @@
[21:33] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "No I don't know the layout of the temple."
[21:35] <+_Nym_> ::Sighs:: "What use can the pool be to us?" 
[21:36] * +Maverick_Darklighter lets his mental contact with Nym slip away.
[21:36] <+Bredock> (( i dont think you were ever connected))
[21:36] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "That would depend greatly on your skills and understanding of it. I grow impatient and hungry. "
[21:37] <+Bredock> ((<_Nym_> ::His shields stay locked into place a look of concentration on his face as his eyes remain locked with Jacob's:: ))
[21:37] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( probably not, thats why I gave up ))
[21:38] <+_Nym_> ::His eyes narrow:: "Your not much help Jacob, I can cut a hole into the Uthani camp and you can enter to feed at will, but I'm going to need something in return." 
[21:38] <+_Nym_> "What can you do to help?" 
[21:39] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "Are there sentries outside of their Warded camp?"
[21:39] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "He can kill them..."
[21:39] <+_Nym_> ::Smiles:: "I'm sure you can handle them Jacob." 
[21:40] <+Bredock> (( after we finish this 'chat' im out))
[21:40] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Breaching the armies ward is a bad idea Nym. You wouldn't be able to escape in time"
[21:41] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Then let him use his elemental technique, and enter unaware.
[21:41] <+_Nym_> ::Raises an eyebrow:: "I think the Uthani will have Jacob to worry about not me." 
[21:41] <.Bynw> *Alec* "Take out the sentries." *he says turning to Jacob* "Remind them of the dangers of Einar."
[21:42] <.Tika> ((LOL))
[21:42] <+_Nym_> "Or we can lay an ambush for tommorow." 
[21:42] * +Maverick_Darklighter smiles at Alec. "Well said."
[21:43] <+_Nym_> "ut you still haven't said a thing that helps us Jacob." 
[21:43] <.Bynw> *Alec* "The sentries will be Deryni."
[21:43] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "This is a feral creature, Nym. Don't look for answers in it."
[21:44] * +Maverick_Darklighter looks at Nym gravely.
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[21:44] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "We will protect you at night on your journey. Even outside of Einar." *he looks at Maverick_Darklighter* "Your blood isnt foul like your friends. It smells sweet"
[21:45] <+James> "Actually, Jacob is not a feral creature.  He's essentially a man."
[21:45] * +Bredock whispers to Mav "I think its a good thing not to be liked"
[21:46] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "As do roses, Jacob, but, dont forget the thorns."
[21:47] * +Maverick_Darklighter lifts a revolver out , and aims it at Jacob.
[21:47] <+_Nym_> ::Nods:: "That will allow us to get to the temple much before the Uthani and lay in wait for them." 
[21:47] <.Bynw> *Alec looks at Nym but says nothing*
[21:47] * +Maverick_Darklighter winks at Jacob. "You get my point, Im sure"
[21:48] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "The night is wasting away. Time is important to me"
[21:48] <+_Nym_> ::to the group:: " We can lay out of sight and decide if we want to go with Alec's plan. What does everyone else say?" 
[21:48] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "I say we do as such, and discuss our options, Nym."
[21:48] <+James> "Sounds good to me, Nym."
[21:49] <+Bredock> "I concur"
[21:49] <+T_Shaw> "Master Nym, I concur."
[21:49] <+_Nym_> ::over his shoulder to Alec:: "We can wait in a side corridor and ward ourselves from detection. What do you say?" 
[21:49] <+James> "And get some rest.  We need that as well."
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[21:50] <+T_Shaw> "Aye. Rest will do us a world of good."
[21:50] * +Maverick_Darklighter places his smokewagon back in it's cradle.
[21:50] <.Bynw> *Alec* "I will have to give it some thought"
[21:51] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "Open your ward and let me pass. The smell of your blood is getting stronger"
[21:51] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Let the dog out, Nym."
[21:52] <+_Nym_> ::To Jacob:: ""Swear to me that you or the others  will not hinder or harm us and will protect us until we are done and away from the temple, Jacob." 
[21:52] * +Maverick_Darklighter puts his hands back on the handles of his pistols.
[21:52] <+Bredock> (( im out. good night. full to all. someone please PM me the total xp awarded if it is above 200))
[21:52] <+Bredock> ((good session))
[21:52] <+_Nym_> ((night otter)) 
[21:53] <+Maverick_Darklighter> (( thanks otter, and good night to you ))
[21:53] <.Bynw> *Jacob* "I can only give you my word. And no harm shall come to you if you open the ward now"
[21:54] <.Bynw> @roll d20+7
[21:54] <@BoxCars> Bynw: 1d20+7 = ( 19+7 ) = 26
[21:55] <.Bynw> *Alec moves toward the wall of the Ward*
[21:55] <+_Nym_> ::Sneers:: "You can the others word by touching their minds Jacob. Do it now!" 
[21:56] <+_Nym_> "Swear to it!" 
[21:56] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "If he harms us not, I will not harm him"
[21:57] <.Bynw> *Alec pulls out his star sword and cuts a doorway in the Ward* "His kind are dangerous when hungry Nym!"
[21:57] <+James> "Good hunting, Jacob.  I wish you well."
[21:58] <+_Nym_> ::Sneers again at Jacob's near worthless promise:: 
[21:58] <.Bynw> *Jacob flees through the breach in the ward in a flash of movement quicker than the eye can see*
[21:59] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "Risky, but , well done, Nym."
[21:59] <.Bynw> *Alec seals the ward again adding his own energy to its matrix* "You risk our lives by trapping it in here with us."
[21:59] <+_Nym_> ::Sheaths his Star Sword, once again it assumes the form of an ornate dagger:: 
[22:00] <+James> "The poor man . . . "
[22:00] * +T_Shaw sheaths his Star Sword and sits on the ground
[22:01] <+_Nym_> ::Looks to Alec:: "You risk ours with your plan. We have trusted you, now you have trusted us. Keep going like this Alec and you may just end up with friends, wouldn't want that no would you." 
[22:01] * +Maverick_Darklighter peers throught the matrix of the sheild, saying nothing.
[22:02] <+James> "He is a vampire, and I would have killed him as quickly as the next man, if necessary.  But I cannot help but feel sorrow for what he has become . . . "
[22:02] <.Bynw> *Alec sheaths his star sword and turns to stare at the ward* "He was Anadari"
[22:02] * +Maverick_Darklighter acknowleges James, but keeps to himself.
[22:03] <+_Nym_> "Four centuries of killing, James. I think he is content with what he has become. I have no pity for it." 
[22:03] <+_Nym_> ::Nods to Alec:: "Yes, I heard it say 'cousin'" 
[22:04] <+James> "Resigned to he fate, certainly.  But there must be some spark of humanity left that regrets his transformation."
[22:04] <.Bynw> *Alec turns back towards the group* "Well we must get some rest if we are to travel at first light"
[22:05] <+_Nym_> ::Nods and frowns to James:: "That is a dangerous and unfounded assumption my friend." 
[22:05] <+James> "Yes, Master Alec, we must."
[22:05] <+Maverick_Darklighter> "These are why we arm ourselves in Halifax... among other reasons" :: Mav looks at Nyn ::
[22:05] <+Maverick_Darklighter> Nym
[22:05] <.Bynw> (( ending here .. guards are posted if wanted otherwise not ))
[22:05] <+_Nym_> ::Nods to Maverick:: "Time for bed,"