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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 7397470" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER</p><p>12 NEW TEAM ENTERS THE HIDDEN</p><p>SEGMENT 196</p><p>”AZZIME LOUDER JOINS THE GROWING LIST” </p><p>04/15/18</p><p></p><p>BARRAKAS 20, 1000</p><p> </p><p>The beetles charge through the tall grass. Azzime draws his two clubs and readies himself for the possible attack. He can not identify these beetles. Though they appear to be non-mutated they are clearly dangerous. The beetles reach Dan and Payback. They try to claw them and reach out with their long tube like mouths. </p><p></p><p>Suddenly everything goes dark.</p><p></p><p>Azzime, with a good sense of direction and location steps backs a few steps and exits the area of magical darkness. He thinks he caught a glimpse of a goblin dressed in dark grey within the tall grass but can not confirm as the beetles follow through unperturbed by the darkness spell.</p><p></p><p>A beetle sticks its mouth into Payback’s. He tries to chew on it while hacking it up. He kills it before anything further happens. Dan also has a similar experience. He burbs out a gout of fire that destroys the fleshy mouth piece.</p><p></p><p>Despite the darkness, the battle goes toe to toe. Fire and stalling through by death stops any of the beetles from beginning to digest the warriors. Azzime. Azzime is not so lucky.</p><p></p><p>He doesn’t have a flame attack or the ability to do massive amounts of damage before the proboscis can eject digestive acids into his body. He dies almost instantly from the inside out.</p><p></p><p>The goblin, if there was one to begin with, leaves. </p><p></p><p>Dan burns more of the assassin bugs and Payback continues to overwhelm them with his massive double axe.</p><p></p><p>The darkness lifts leaving two beetles exposed. They last a mere 12 seconds.</p><p></p><p>“Now what?” Asks the ranger. “He’s dead.”</p><p></p><p>A moment of silence. “We loot the body.”</p><p></p><p>One club is dissolved, the other bounced away from the body and the acids pouring out of it. The leather is dissolved. The coins are nearly useless as melted goods cover them and are beginning to harden already. There are four rods, two red, a yellow and a blue. He also finds two sets of magical gloves on the body that survived. A longsword, a wand, two rings and a necklace. Everything else is destroyed (including the Kundarak notes, traveling papers and many of his maps and lock picks.</p><p></p><p>“Oh. What have we here? Dead bodies. Two dying. Need help you do.”</p><p></p><p>The barbarian and ranger turn to look at the source of the voice. They see an older goblin. He has bushy eye brows but a bald head. He is dressed in grey armor. “Where did you come from?!?”</p><p></p><p>Looking at the many deep cuts on the orc, Dan considers the suggestion. “He needs help (has 23 / 80 HP). Payback would answer but his throat is raw. He was “probed” three times.</p><p></p><p>“Oh. Here, There Goblins Everywhere.” He answers then adds, “I know one that can help. It would cost money. Gold that is.” Says the goblin coyly. </p><p></p><p>Spending more money on the orc thinks Dan. “Who and how much?”</p><p></p><p>“Why me of course. I aid all I can.”</p><p></p><p>“So its free?” asks Dan hopefully.</p><p></p><p>“Your patch speaks the truth mighty orc. No. Not free. Even I need money.”</p><p></p><p>Dan looks at the orc and his eye patch that can not be read. “How much?”</p><p></p><p>“ A bit or the complete package?”</p><p></p><p>“Huh?”</p><p></p><p>“For 30 gold I can seal up a hole. For 60 gold I can make him whole.”</p><p></p><p>“My eye !”</p><p></p><p>“No. Just the cuts in your guts you orcish nut.”</p><p></p><p>Payback, feeling the injuries finally, stares at the goblin in confusion. The bard is going to heal him?</p><p></p><p>“Seal the hole…… seal the deep cut near his heart. It is bleeding.”</p><p></p><p>“Gold to make the deal sold.” The old goblin puts out his hand and wiggles his fingers greedily and impatiently. Even with the effects of the alcohol wearing off, the barbarian fumbles for his gold pouch. </p><p></p><p>“Need insight? Gold on the Right.”</p><p></p><p>He stops, looks at the goblin. The goblin is correct. His pouch is on the right side. “Sharp eyes little healer.”</p><p></p><p>“Sharper is my wit. Complete healing then?”</p><p></p><p>“30 gold.”</p><p></p><p>“Ah…. Poor orc. Khiis is my name.”</p><p></p><p>The goblin has the orc kneel down. He calls on healing powers of his god. Dark blue energy washes over the hand onto the orc’s chest. He feels better. So much better he never felt the wandering hand checking for hidden goodies in the belt.</p><p></p><p>“For 30 gold the deal was sold. For 30 gold more the orc will not mold.”</p><p></p><p>The thought of it makes Dan feel guilty. He pulls out the last pouch and as the goblin watches with raised eye brows and an anticipating smile, they count out the gold together.</p><p></p><p>“Would a Kundarak note work?”</p><p></p><p>“No! No deal with House of dwarves. No. Gold is the way to make the pain go away.” </p><p></p><p>The thirty additional gold goes onto the goblin’s small outreached hands. The coins disappear somewhere on the body without Dan seeing where. “Now he will be healed since the deal is sealed.”</p><p></p><p>Several healing spells are caste and indeed, Payback feels better soon. Dan takes potions fearing the costs involved to be healed by the mystery savior.</p><p></p><p>“I think today we return to our rooms and relax.” Suggests Dan.</p><p></p><p>“return to the Grotto. Yes good idea to go.”</p><p></p><p>The goblin watches them walk back towards Yrlag.</p><p></p><p>“Praise the Keeper. Praise Spyder Byte.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 7397470, member: 9255"] THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER 12 NEW TEAM ENTERS THE HIDDEN SEGMENT 196 ”AZZIME LOUDER JOINS THE GROWING LIST” 04/15/18 BARRAKAS 20, 1000 The beetles charge through the tall grass. Azzime draws his two clubs and readies himself for the possible attack. He can not identify these beetles. Though they appear to be non-mutated they are clearly dangerous. The beetles reach Dan and Payback. They try to claw them and reach out with their long tube like mouths. Suddenly everything goes dark. Azzime, with a good sense of direction and location steps backs a few steps and exits the area of magical darkness. He thinks he caught a glimpse of a goblin dressed in dark grey within the tall grass but can not confirm as the beetles follow through unperturbed by the darkness spell. A beetle sticks its mouth into Payback’s. He tries to chew on it while hacking it up. He kills it before anything further happens. Dan also has a similar experience. He burbs out a gout of fire that destroys the fleshy mouth piece. Despite the darkness, the battle goes toe to toe. Fire and stalling through by death stops any of the beetles from beginning to digest the warriors. Azzime. Azzime is not so lucky. He doesn’t have a flame attack or the ability to do massive amounts of damage before the proboscis can eject digestive acids into his body. He dies almost instantly from the inside out. The goblin, if there was one to begin with, leaves. Dan burns more of the assassin bugs and Payback continues to overwhelm them with his massive double axe. The darkness lifts leaving two beetles exposed. They last a mere 12 seconds. “Now what?” Asks the ranger. “He’s dead.” A moment of silence. “We loot the body.” One club is dissolved, the other bounced away from the body and the acids pouring out of it. The leather is dissolved. The coins are nearly useless as melted goods cover them and are beginning to harden already. There are four rods, two red, a yellow and a blue. He also finds two sets of magical gloves on the body that survived. A longsword, a wand, two rings and a necklace. Everything else is destroyed (including the Kundarak notes, traveling papers and many of his maps and lock picks. “Oh. What have we here? Dead bodies. Two dying. Need help you do.” The barbarian and ranger turn to look at the source of the voice. They see an older goblin. He has bushy eye brows but a bald head. He is dressed in grey armor. “Where did you come from?!?” Looking at the many deep cuts on the orc, Dan considers the suggestion. “He needs help (has 23 / 80 HP). Payback would answer but his throat is raw. He was “probed” three times. “Oh. Here, There Goblins Everywhere.” He answers then adds, “I know one that can help. It would cost money. Gold that is.” Says the goblin coyly. Spending more money on the orc thinks Dan. “Who and how much?” “Why me of course. I aid all I can.” “So its free?” asks Dan hopefully. “Your patch speaks the truth mighty orc. No. Not free. Even I need money.” Dan looks at the orc and his eye patch that can not be read. “How much?” “ A bit or the complete package?” “Huh?” “For 30 gold I can seal up a hole. For 60 gold I can make him whole.” “My eye !” “No. Just the cuts in your guts you orcish nut.” Payback, feeling the injuries finally, stares at the goblin in confusion. The bard is going to heal him? “Seal the hole…… seal the deep cut near his heart. It is bleeding.” “Gold to make the deal sold.” The old goblin puts out his hand and wiggles his fingers greedily and impatiently. Even with the effects of the alcohol wearing off, the barbarian fumbles for his gold pouch. “Need insight? Gold on the Right.” He stops, looks at the goblin. The goblin is correct. His pouch is on the right side. “Sharp eyes little healer.” “Sharper is my wit. Complete healing then?” “30 gold.” “Ah…. Poor orc. Khiis is my name.” The goblin has the orc kneel down. He calls on healing powers of his god. Dark blue energy washes over the hand onto the orc’s chest. He feels better. So much better he never felt the wandering hand checking for hidden goodies in the belt. “For 30 gold the deal was sold. For 30 gold more the orc will not mold.” The thought of it makes Dan feel guilty. He pulls out the last pouch and as the goblin watches with raised eye brows and an anticipating smile, they count out the gold together. “Would a Kundarak note work?” “No! No deal with House of dwarves. No. Gold is the way to make the pain go away.” The thirty additional gold goes onto the goblin’s small outreached hands. The coins disappear somewhere on the body without Dan seeing where. “Now he will be healed since the deal is sealed.” Several healing spells are caste and indeed, Payback feels better soon. Dan takes potions fearing the costs involved to be healed by the mystery savior. “I think today we return to our rooms and relax.” Suggests Dan. “return to the Grotto. Yes good idea to go.” The goblin watches them walk back towards Yrlag. “Praise the Keeper. Praise Spyder Byte.” [/QUOTE]
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