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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Manbearcat" data-source="post: 6601599" data-attributes="member: 6696971">I see what you're getting at.  You'll have to expend some AG if you're going to do something like I think you are.In order:1)  They aren't near each other currently, no.  Far range from each other.  However, yes, they'll have to be at Near range (your teleport range) if they're going to attack you with their tentacles while you're physically engaged with the opposite Unfettered Kraken.2)  One of them is Near the bluff while the other is Far (over the water).3)  Vertically, they're both probably just above the bluff.  Maybe 100 feet up?If you're going to have the dragon do a fly-by so you can hop off onto one of their mantles, both you and the dragon are going to have to DD (tentacles).The human doesn't appear fearful at all of your wrath or of your threat to throw him in the bog.  In fact, he is smug and seems to almost welcome it.  However, in watching him closely (the last of your 3 DR), you can tell that he is absolutely terrified of Rawr (intimidating tag) and can barely take his eyes off your huge, menacing friend.  Perhaps it is a childhood fear, but the prospect of such a grizzly (!) fate as being torn to pieces and eaten alive by a bear gets him talking and then some <I'll save us the extra post and time of you telling me you'll have Rawr menace him or gnaw on his leg!>.Regarding the top two questions:- What happened here recently?He used an otherworldly ritual to protect against human intrusion...you specifically...his father knew you were coming.  It is a protective ward from the Far Realm.  If humans violate the line of gore, tentacles will draw them into the depths, never to be seen nor heard from again.  You were wise to avoid it as the dog's fate would have been much worse...He can dispel it, but it will take some time.- Who’s really in control here? His father, Ranyon Argoth, is a powerful warlock.  He has been appealing to entities beyond this world for the power to undo this wretched, unjust existence for nearly two decades.  They whispered back but he couldn't understand.  Finally, those whispers have become clear to him.  The Elder Ones are coming.  They will end this miserable world and he will be their herald.His clan has your refugees.  They are alive and will get to witness the beginning of the end first-hand.  It is an honor for them.The right path will take you to their cavernous home at the top of the mountain.  But it won't matter.  The end is already upon us.He relays the above with utmost pride and deranged glee.  You know he means every word of it.Exel and Xanob are respectful and even a little emotional.  Their culture has an affinity for noble beasts like Lucky.  He was strong, valiant, and loyal.  Those are virtues they appreciate.Rawr shows some tenderness as well.  He clearly grew fond of the old dog.  He will definitely want some payback and in your interrogation of the human, his intimidating (Strength tag) is in full affect and clearly has sway.No worries.  You don't need to keep watch.  Shelter is secure and cozy enough.  You can't Rest and Recover, but you can (a) Make Camp, (b) Bolster, (c) End of Session, and (I think you'll have enough xp) (d) Level Up.</blockquote>

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