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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sabaron" data-source="post: 216155" data-attributes="member: 285">Isles_DM: You wake up in the morning, lying in your room in Taly's bar.  You have quite a headache from all the sake you drank last night.Slayzer: hangover... what fun...Isles_DM: What do you feel like doing this morning?Slayzer: getting up would be good... yes..Slayzer: I guess I should go see the execution...Isles_DM: Ok... so you head down to the Mayor's houseSlayzer: I do soSlayzer: (brb)Isles_DM: There is a small crowd gathered outside, waiting for the Mayor to bring out KhazdangSlayzer: okIsles_DM: A commoner next to you turns toward you*** Isles_DM is now known as CommonerCommoner: "You're Slayzer, aren't you?Slayzer: Yes I am he*** Commoner is now known as VinislegVinisleg: "My name is Vinisleg, and I have a proposal for you"Slayzer: Oh? and what would that be?Vinisleg: "You are a powerful warrior; you've defeated many goblins, two ogres and six dwarves pretty much by yourself, or at least that what the mayor told us before you got here"Vinisleg: "My employer could use a man like you"Slayzer: Adn who might your employer be?Vinisleg: "Senator Lerkov Vlakozha of the city of Finnara on the Isle of Linya"Vinisleg: "He's retired from the Senate but still has a variety of business interests"Slayzer: Hmm I see...Slayzer: What kind of work do you have in mind?Vinisleg: "He wishes to retain your services for whatever he needs.  Anything from bodyguard work to escort services to retrieving items"Slayzer: Hmmm seems like a full-time positionSlayzer: How far away does Senator Lerkov Vlakozha live?Vinisleg: "Not necessarily; the Senator is very flexible."Vinisleg: "Just the next island over.  He can arrange transport."Slayzer: Hmm .. and how long do i have to accept this offer?Slayzer: I would like to see if this village needs my assistance any further before I leaveVinisleg: "The offer remains open as long as you need to decide.  Should you decline, the Senator will allow you to change your mind at any time."Slayzer: Ahh I seeSlayzer: Well I will be around then.. I have  afew more things to take care of.. I will be staying at either the Tavern or the Mayor's placeVinisleg: "Ok then.  With any luck, we'll be co-workers soon."*** Vinisleg is now known as Mayor_Ivanija* Mayor_Ivanija comes out of the house, flanked by Gein and SainMayor_Ivanija: Gein and Sain: are dragging Khazdang behind them.  He's bound with ropesSlayzer: *watches the procession grimly*Mayor_Ivanija: "Greetings, citizens of Garkanii.  I bring before you here a dwarven criminal, Khazdand Bulishmandum"Mayor_Ivanija: "He was apprehended by Skarnkai Izoyei, our guardian, just yesterday."Mayor_Ivanija: *SlayzerMayor_Ivanija: (oops.  hehe)Slayzer: (hehe)Mayor_Ivanija: "Slayzer caught the dwarf after he murdered an innocent merchant, whose name is still unknown.  I have contacted King Vladmera to see if he can find out."Mayor_Ivanija: "As a noble of the Isles, I have the right of summary justice!"Mayor_Ivanija: "And I decree that this dwarf be sentenced to death!"Mayor_Ivanija: Crowd: CheersMayor_Ivanija: Vinisleg: looks at you. "Does this bother you?"Slayzer: Somewhat... but it is necessaryMayor_Ivanija: "Slayzer and I have discussed this extensively"Mayor_Ivanija: "This dwarf is not an honorable one, so he gets the thief's death; death by hanging!"* Mayor_Ivanija , Gein and Sain walk over to the gallowsMayor_Ivanija: Gen a moveSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The spider demolishes the waterfall; blocks the touch of the elements!Mayor_Ivanija: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Mayor_Ivanija: The grasshopper becomes one with the glacier; reduces the edge of the ledge!*** Mayor_Ivanija is now known as Gein_and_Sain* Gein_and_Sain take Khazdand up onto the stool on the gallows*** Sollir has joined #ybfightGein_and_Sain: (Suddenly, the trap door goes off early, dropping Khazdand down into it)* Gein_and_Sain draw their axesGein_and_Sain: (Three dwarves come running out from under the gallows; Khazdand and two others)Slayzer: *rushes after them*Gein_and_Sain: (You failed to spot them earlier)Slayzer: (ok)Gein_and_Sain: Day: Southern Cross.  Location: VillageGein_and_Sain: Khazdand: CR 2 Hits: 3 Toughness, Fists of FuryGein_and_Sain: Dwarven Saboteur: CR 2 Hits: 3 Toughness, Dirty Trick x1Gein_and_Sain: Initiative order: Khazdand, you, SaboteursGein_and_Sain: !mb ybmove KhazMeowthBot: Gein_and_Sain: The fist drowns the grotto; absorbs the onslaught of the pole!Slayzer: 2 Sabateurs?Gein_and_Sain: (Three dwarves... Khazdand and two saboteurs)Slayzer: Who is Khaz attacking?Gein_and_Sain: YouSlayzer: he gets a free round?Gein_and_Sain: Everyone else is shocked; they'll get here, but they're still getting readySlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The snake eliminates the ricefield; scatters the assailment of the holy ground!Gein_and_Sain: !mb ybmove Sab1MeowthBot: Gein_and_Sain: The willow elegantly crushes the peaks; averts the touch of the fortification!Gein_and_Sain: !mb ybmove Sab2MeowthBot: Gein_and_Sain: The panther charges the orchard; guards against the chaos of the shell!Gein_and_Sain: Who are you attacking?Slayzer: KhazdandGein_and_Sain: You hit Khaz and take one hit* Gein_and_Sain get hereSlayzer: 6 leftGein_and_Sain: !mb ybmove KhazMeowthBot: Gein_and_Sain: The dagger swims higher than the ravine; guards against the stab of the abomination!Gein_and_Sain: running*** Gein_and_Sain is now known as Isles_DMSlayzer: (Sabaron the sabatuers should have either a weapon or student of a style)Isles_DM: (student of the Hammer)Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The running chimera dodges before the fountain; waves away the edge of the garden!Isles_DM: (Sorry; I'm still new at this)*** GrayDoom has joined #ybfight*** ChanServ sets mode: +o GrayDoomSlayzer: (Yeah its no problem)Isles_DM: !mb ybmove Sab1MeowthBot: Isles_DM: The rat punches the cliff; leaps over the push of the sickle! *yen*Isles_DM: runningIsles_DM: Sab2: Dirty Trick!Slayzer: *sigh*Isles_DM: Khazdand and Saboteur 1 get awaySlayzer: expectedIsles_DM: Saboteur 2 is still hereSlayzer: next round thenSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The dagger kicks upon the sea; reduces the punch of the farm!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove SainMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The east wind punches above the temple; shreds the descent of the bird!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove GeinMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The crab drops higher than the village; silences the speed of the holy ground!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove Sab2MeowthBot: Isles_DM: The mantis punches in the midst of the hells; avoids the efforts of the feline!Isles_DM: runningIsles_DM: Saboteur2 takes two hits and doesn't get awayIsles_DM: You're up, SlayzerIsles_DM: !mb ybmove SainMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The panther moves facing the cliff; dodges the terror of the abomination!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The panther flies near the village; shields against the push of the sky!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove GeinMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The east wind drops below the glade; averts the cut of the sickle!Slayzer: woo all movementIsles_DM: !mb ybmove Sab2MeowthBot: Isles_DM: The blizzard shouts atop the ruins; blocks the blood of the blade! *yen*Isles_DM: runningIsles_DM: Sab2 goes downSlayzer: Moving, Flying, Droping, ShoutingIsles_DM: Saboteur: "Khazdan.." He dies.Slayzer: .....Slayzer: We have to get him back...*** Isles_DM is now known as Mayor_IvanijaMayor_Ivanija: "This is a disaster!"Mayor_Ivanija: "Slayzer, I hereby deem you a noble, so that you may execute him on the spot when you catch him!"* Mayor_Ivanija whispers to you: "This was to be your reward, anyway"Slayzer: Right... the sentance is already set.... let's goMayor_Ivanija: "Who do you wish to take with you?"Slayzer: *bows to the Mayor*Slayzer: There are 2 of them... I need at least 2 extra to cut off their excapeSlayzer: escapeSlayzer: Any volunteers?Mayor_Ivanija: "You must know the militia by now; I'd prefer that you have your choice"Mayor_Ivanija: (Everyone is willing to go with you)Mayor_Ivanija: (Slayzer: Fine I will take Faing and AntonunuMayor_Ivanija: (Who wouldn't want to go with the Great Slayzer? <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> )Mayor_Ivanija: FaingMayor_Ivanija: Natural hits: 2Mayor_Ivanija: Total hits: 2Mayor_Ivanija: Experience: 3/10Mayor_Ivanija: Yen: 3Mayor_Ivanija: Fist of FuryMayor_Ivanija: SpearMayor_Ivanija: AntonunuMayor_Ivanija: Natural hits: 1Mayor_Ivanija: Total hits: 2Mayor_Ivanija: Experience: 3.5/5Mayor_Ivanija: Yen: 4Mayor_Ivanija: Leather Armor, spearSlayzer: (haha =P)*** Mayor_Ivanija is now known as Faing_and_AntonFaing_and_Anton: "Lead on, sir!"Slayzer: Right... let's be off thenSlayzer: *runs after the dwarves*Faing_and_Anton: (It's easy to follow the trail into the forest; heck, you can still see them for a few moments before they vanish into the woods)Slayzer: right let's chase them down...Slayzer: Faing you got left, Antonunu you take the right..Slayzer: got to get ahead and around of them\*** Faing_and_Anton is now known as Isles_DMIsles_DM: Faing and Anton: "We'll do that"Slayzer: *keeps following*Isles_DM: (You track them to the forest)Isles_DM: Gen a moveSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The lizard lies below the tundra; scatters the offensive of the iron!Isles_DM: Good enough... you find their tracks*** DW-afk is now known as DarkwolfIsles_DM: They go to a small stand of bushes... where they abruptly disappear.Slayzer: RightSlayzer: I look to see if Faing and Antonunu are in positionIsles_DM: They seem to beIsles_DM: Faing flashes you a thumbs up and grins. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" />Slayzer: *approaches the bushesIsles_DM: (The tracks enter the bushes and don't come out the other side.  They're not in the bushes)Slayzer: Hmm secret passageSlayzer: *looks around*Isles_DM: You see trees, bushes, Faing, Antonunu, and a squirrel that's looking at you.Slayzer: I uproot the bushesSlayzer: (for a passage underneath)Slayzer: (they are dwarves after all <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Isles_DM: You attempt to uproot the bushes... when you grab and pull it opens a door.Isles_DM: (So clever. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> )Slayzer: Is it big enough for us?Isles_DM: You'll have to stoop over, but you can get down thereSlayzer: *stoops*Slayzer: (being oriental is an advantage here =) )Isles_DM: It's pitch-black inside the tunnelSlayzer: HmmSlayzer: Either of you have a torch? *whispered*Isles_DM: "No... it's not nighttime... we could go back to the town and get one"Slayzer: How wide is the tunnel??Isles_DM: About 4 feetSlayzer: enough for 2 by 2?Isles_DM: It would be a tight squeeze...Slayzer: you know a dueling stance?Slayzer: Faing or Antonunu?Isles_DM: Faing doesSlayzer: Well if we get in a fight move to my right in that stanceSlayzer: *continues following*Isles_DM: (In the dark?)Slayzer: YepSlayzer: fun eh?Isles_DM: Do you have Anton follow behind the two of you?Slayzer: YesIsles_DM: (Ok... you enter the tunnel and begin to follow it)Isles_DM: (You detect a branching off to your left, or you could go straight.  Which do you prefer?)*** Darkwolf sets mode: -s*** Darkwolf changes topic to 'YBA: Slayzer in some wierd Isles'Slayzer: would the left path lead to where the dwarf village is supposedly?Isles_DM: You aren't sure by this point; the tunnel isn't exactly straightSlayzer: *asks Faing*Slayzer: There is a fork hereIsles_DM: Faing: "I have a compass, but it's useless when I can't see it"Isles_DM: (Slayzer: I'll let you spend 1 Chi to generate light; you won't get it back until you stop gening light.  Sound fair?)Slayzer: if we lay of now.... Slayzer: (Sure)Slayzer: *focuses his chi on his sword*Isles_DM: (It seems sensible for a holy warrior)Slayzer: can unholy warriors generate darkness now? heheIsles_DM: (It's pretty worthless, but I'd let them)Isles_DM: You can now see about 20' in each direction.Slayzer: any tracksIsles_DM: Faing: "Which direction is the village?"Slayzer: ?Isles_DM: Gen a moveSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The spider devours the waterfall; shields against the foray of the cave!Slayzer: hahIsles_DM: There's LOTS of tracks... too many to pick out any individual setIsles_DM: (very bad tracking move <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /> )Slayzer: Anotnunu didn't you say it was to the north east?Isles_DM: Anton: "Yes... and please call me Anton"Slayzer: Well does that path go that way?Isles_DM: Faing: "It appears to"Slayzer: let's take it then...Slayzer: we can only hope he is headed homeIsles_DM: (You continue to follow the path.  Now that you can see, you're significantly faster)Isles_DM: Gen a moveSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The spear removes the brush; wards off the aggression of the elements!Isles_DM: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The spider prances in the midst of the foothills; dodges the rolling of the isle!Isles_DM: HA!Isles_DM: A crossbow bolt goes whizzing by your headSlayzer: from behind or ahead?Isles_DM: AheadIsles_DM: Gein_and_Sain: Khazdand: CR 2 Hits: 3 Toughness, Fists of FuryIsles_DM: Gein_and_Sain: Dwarven Saboteur: CR 2 Hits: 3 Toughness, Dirty Trick x1Isles_DM: Day: Southern Cross Location: cavesSlayzer: Faing let's finish this Slayzer: *attacks the SabateurSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The staff sweeps with the canyon as it wracks Dancing Buddha's Shrine; defends against the offensive of the elements!Isles_DM: Nice. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />Isles_DM: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The kama drowns the forest; silences the storm of the sickle!*** Isles_DM is now known as FaingFaing: "Direct me!"Slayzer: Attack the saboteur* Faing attacks the SaboteurFaing: !mb ybmove KhazdandMeowthBot: Faing: The tsunami rains upon the vineyard; parries the blood of the bone!Faing: runningFaing: Saboteur: Dirty Trick!Faing: Khazdand gets awayFaing: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Faing: The chimera scatters the ravine; parts the motion of the shell!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The blizzard severs the rapids; protects against the offensive of the wood!Faing: !mb ybmove SaboteurMeowthBot: Faing: The scythe quells the grotto; silences the stab of the reptile!Faing: @ FaingFaing: Faing takes 1 hit (1/2) Sab takes one hit (2/3)Faing: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Faing: The fist slides atop the foothills; tumbles next to the efforts of the settlement!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The lightning kicks the tower; shreds the onslaught of the lash!Faing: !mb ybmove SaboteurMeowthBot: Faing: The east wind bows higher than the ocean; guards against the foray of the garden!Faing: Saboteur takes one hit (1/3)Faing: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Faing: The crane speaks with the brush; waves away the cut of the blade!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The oak impales the cemetery; absorbs the onslaught of the insect!Faing: !mb ybmove SabMeowthBot: Faing: The hammer decimates the ruins; avoids the motion of the shell! *yen*Slayzer: who is he attacking?Faing: FaingSlayzer: shove FaingFaing: No hitsSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The claw assaults the waterfall; reduces the cut of the feline!Faing: (That would have killed Faing)Faing: !mb ybmove SabMeowthBot: Faing: The sword prances on top of the cliff; shields the offensive of the farm!Slayzer: ( I know <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Faing: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Faing: The phoenix appears by the city; grasps the touch of the storm!Faing: The saboteur goes downFaing: "You saved my life!"Slayzer: Yes.. but we have no time for thanks.. let's hurryFaing: (You get one yen)Faing: And 1.5 XPSlayzer: he was only 2 CRSlayzer: so 1Slayzer: (unless antonunu gets a share)Faing: (no... he was in no danger and didn't fight) Thought he was 3 oopsFaing: Faing: XP 4/10Slayzer: (no problem.. Toughness/Armor does that)Slayzer: (2 Yen from previous fight?)Faing: DM: Is getting annoyed with slow dwarvesSlayzer: (haha =P)Faing: Hey... the saboteur had two more yen!Slayzer: (hehe)Slayzer: *shares*Slayzer: *shares the wealth hehe** Faing and Anton thank you profuselySlayzer: (you keeping track of their yen?)Faing: (They're getting pretty rich for peasants Faing: 4 Anton: 5Slayzer: (Hah)Slayzer: *follows the path*Faing: (Dwarves don't make for dramatic chases... you catch Khaz pretty quick) <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />*** Faing is now known as KhazdandKhazdand: "Wait!  Don't attack!"Slayzer: Oh and why not?Khazdand: "My family would miss me, and I have money at home!"Slayzer: I see.... What about that man's family.. did you think of that?Khazdand: "Not at the time... I was desperate"Slayzer: I see...Slayzer: Fine I have a solution that will work..Khazdand: "What is that?"Slayzer: As you have taken a life you shall give one..Slayzer: I will take you to the family of that manSlayzer: and let them decide punishmentSlayzer: Perhaps you can bribe them... but not I..Khazdand: "Ehhh... Slayzer?  These are Sori... they very stronly endorse capital punishment"Khazdand: *stronglySlayzer: I think I can save you life.. but you may not like the resultSlayzer: you dwarves are long livedKhazdand: "Let me pray to Moradin, and then kill me"Slayzer: perhaps they would be satisfied with one lifetime of labor?Slayzer: if that's what you want* Khazdand begins prayingSlayzer: *let's him*Slayzer: make peace with your gods and ancestorsKhazdand: Khazdand (Enhanced)Khazdand: Natural hits: 5 (7)Khazdand: Master of the Trancendant HammerKhazdand: Unholy WarriorKhazdand: Unholy Battery (4 Ki)Khazdand: Unholy Armor of Moradin (+2 hits)Khazdand: Unholy HammerKhazdand: "Moradin!  Thank you!"* Khazdand turns to face youSlayzer: Alright let's goKhazdand: Initiative: Faing, You, KhazKhazdand: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Khazdand: The turtle easily obliterates the ruins; reduces the kick of the tides!Sollir: nice...Slayzer: !mb ybmove MeowthBot: Slayzer: The crab crushes the dungeon; shreds the slash of the rodent!Khazdand: done?Slayzer: HmmmSlayzer: I don't know Khaz's move <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />Khazdand: !mb ybmove KhazdandMeowthBot: Khazdand: The claw dodges near the orchard; waves away the thrust of the field!Khazdand: Dirty Trick!Khazdand: Wait... nmKhazdand: Shove SlayzerSlayzer: (hah <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Khazdand: Khaz takes one hit (6/7Khazdand: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Khazdand: The ki-rin leaps below the well; wards off the stab of the feline!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The sword slides through the fountain; shields against the foray of the settlement and menacingly leaps over the descent of the mountain! *yen*Slayzer: (yikes <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Khazdand: !mb ybmove KhazdandMeowthBot: Khazdand: The claw leaps over the glade; wards off the chi of the field!Khazdand: Shove SlayzerKhazdand: Ki: 0Slayzer: *saw that coming*Slayzer: (am I at 3 or 4 Chi)Khazdand: (3... you still have that Light going)Khazdand: Faing takes one hit (1/2)Khazdand: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Khazdand: The lotus blossom blasts the glacier; punches close to the quickening of the feline!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The claw penetrates the cliff; wards off the assailment of the isle!Khazdand: !mb ybmove KhazdandMeowthBot: Khazdand: The whip sings upon the clearing; defends against the throw of the elements!* Khazdand looks really tiredKhazdand: Khaz takes two hits (4/7)Khazdand: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Khazdand: The east wind rends the ravine; silences the stab of the river!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The northstar shreds the glacier; shreds the storm of the horn!Khazdand: !mb ybmove KhazMeowthBot: Khazdand: The tiger sings upon the forest; shields the rolling of the holy ground!* Khazdand screams in furyKhazdand: Khaz takes two hits (2/7)Slayzer: Your evil cannot win, KhazdandSlayzer: give life to FaingKhazdand: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Khazdand: The spear wracks the cavern; waves away the chi of the bird!Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The spider seeks in the midst of the heavens; guards against the slash of the reptile!Khazdand: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Khazdand: The blizzard stands by the sea; silences the edge of the farm! *yen**** Sollir has quit IRC (QUIT: 13"I have a large seashell collection which I keep scattered all over the beaches of the world..maybe you've seen it." -- Steven Wright 129[12(9Tempest1212)9]12: 1.2)Khazdand: Khazdand goes down (Faing used his spear)Slayzer: Rest in peaceSlayzer: *lops off head*Slayzer: in death let your sins be washed away*** Khazdand is now known as FaingSlayzer: Let's goSlayzer: Sorry you didn't get to see any action AntonFaing: Anton: "Not a problem... that was pretty scary"Slayzer: 1 yen moveFaing: "What happened there?"Faing: (You get two yen)Slayzer: You want the yen?Faing: Need to calculate XP... 5+2... should be 7Faing: "If you don't want themSlayzer: its 5/2Faing: (Armor adds to it)Slayzer: no it just won't split evenlySlayzer: (not to CRFaing: (So it's just 5 then?  Even though he spend 12 yen?"* Faing takes one and gives one to AntonSlayzer: (oh right doh hehe)Slayzer: is his armor and weapon still there?Faing: No... they vanished when he diedFaing: Just like they showed up when he prayedFaing: 3.5 XP eachSlayzer: YepFaing: Faing: 7.5/10Slayzer: Let us return*** Faing is now known as Faing_and_Anto*** Faing_and_Anto is now known as Faing_and_AntonFaing_and_Anton: "Lead on"Slayzer: *leads them back*Faing_and_Anton: (You emerge into daylight)Slayzer: Praise be to Amaterasu* Faing_and_Anton both look at you funnyFaing_and_Anton: Anton: "Who is that?"Slayzer: Never mind its not importantSlayzer: *continues back to town*Faing_and_Anton: Anton: "Obviously it's important.  Who is Amaterasu?"Slayzer: It is a goddess of my homelandFaing_and_Anton: Anton: recoils in horrorSlayzer: ...Faing_and_Anton: Anton: pulls out his holy symbol: a ship with a 7-armed swastika on it and holds it in between him and youFaing_and_Anton: Anton: "Pagan!"Slayzer: *sigh*Faing_and_Anton: Anton: *runs away**** Faing_and_Anton is now known as Faing*** Darkwolf is now known as DW-afkSlayzer: Well that was unexpectedFaing: "He's a healer... healers follow Saint Sinelli."Faing: "He's basically a priest"Slayzer: I understand that... but is there no room for other traditions?Faing: "No... the Sori Inquistion tries to convert pagans.  If it fails, it kills them"Faing: "Lucky for you, the Inquisition is weak here.  However, Anton may try to draft others against you... a mob Inquistion, if you will"Slayzer: wonderful.. I guess I should follow Talys advice thenFaing: "I don't much care myself"Slayzer: I guess there goes my friendship with him...Faing: "Too late now... you need to at least pretend to convert.  Act as though you never knew about God, the saints, and Yulav Fedor"Faing: "Otherwise people will drive you out of town"Slayzer: you are asking me to lie about something very important to me you knowFaing: "I like you... I don't wish harm to come to you"Slayzer: Alright let's returnFaing: "What are you going to do?"Slayzer: I will deal with it when the time comes... I may end up leaving in any case..Faing: "Let's go, then"* Faing looks very unhappySlayzer: I think I know how to deal with thisFaing: "Will you tell me?"Slayzer: I will use philosophy on them... that's all..* Faing looks even more unhappySlayzer: What's the matter?Faing: "That doesn't work against the Inquistion.  Do you think the heretics are the stupid ones?  No... heretics are intelligent people, and they make rational arguments to the Inquistors.  It isn't as if they care."Slayzer: So you think I can't turn their arguments against them?Faing: "To be honest, no."Faing: "If you win an argument against the priests, they'll kill you so you don't convince any peasants."Slayzer: I seeSlayzer: well I will just have to pretend I guess...Faing: "You'll need a patron saint"Slayzer: who are they?Faing: "Eight of the saints: Asi, Sinelli, Argor, Taris, Ailov, Mikhail, Ventars and Navinolan, were Yulav Fedor's companions."Faing: "The ninth, Saint Vladimir, is venerated only among crazy people."Slayzer: Yulav Fedor?Faing: "Yulav Fedor is the Son of God.  He came to earth to die for our sins."Faing: (Think Jesus.)Slayzer: (I see, got the Jesus and his Disciples going)GrayDoom: And the crowd chants: "Vladimir, Vladimir, Vladimir!"Faing: (Precisely.  This was orginally a D&D campaign, and I wanted to offer the players a pantheon and still have a monolithic church)Slayzer: (Oriental Pantheon is Similar)Slayzer: Tell me about themFaing: (Culture is wrong, though... oriental pantheon is more LN, and Syvashkan Isles are more CN)Slayzer: (Hah <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Slayzer: (Well?)Faing: (Sorry, had a client.  I can type now)Slayzer: (no problem)Faing: "I'll start with Asi.  Asi was a wizard and a Paladin who protected Fedor from harm.  He is venerated by paladins, knights, wizards, and people committed to the cause of good.Faing: "Sinelli was a wanderer who guided Fedor from place to place.  She is now the patron saint of sailors and travelers."Faing: "Argor was a bandit that Fedor converted to worship of god.  Those who struggle against tyranny venerate him."Faing: "Taris was a druid of the forest who Fedor converted.  He watches over those who were converted from the druidic faith."Slayzer: HmmFaing: "Ailov was the Sori every Sori wants to be: Huge, strong, an immensely capable woodsman, soldier and leader.  He kept Fedor alive when he was exiled to the wilds of Kadiya.  He has the widest following of all the saints."Slayzer: *ponders*Faing: "Mikhail was a crazy barbarian who tried to free Fedor when he was captured by Emperor Anto IV.  He is followed by soldiers and warriors."Faing: "Ventars was an assassin who tried to kill the Emperor after he ordered Fedor's death.  He is worshipped by assassins and those who desire revenge."Slayzer: that leaves one moreFaing: "Navinolan was a thief... pure and simple.  He tricked Fedor into making him a saint.  He watches over thieves and tricksters."Slayzer: Hah I seeSlayzer: Right well... let's return thenFaing: "I follow Ailov myself"Slayzer: I seeGrayDoom: And the crowd chants: "Vladimir, Vladimir, Vladimir!"Slayzer: Let us go then* Faing follows youGrayDoom: (ooc: slayzer should ask about vladimir, dangit! =])Faing: (So you go back to town?)Slayzer: (Yep)Slayzer: *walks into lion's den*Faing: The town seems normal as you head backSlayzer: Alright no burning crossesSlayzer: or pitchfork armiesGrayDoom: (boooooo!)Slayzer: (hah <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Slayzer: (f34r the commoner witha  pitchfork)*** Faing is now known as Commoner_with_a_pitchforkGrayDoom: (to be a proper mob, it has to have torches to)Slayzer: Haha* Commoner_with_a_pitchfork charges you with a torch!*** Commoner_with_a_pitchfork is now known as Faing* Slayzer death by pitchforkFaing: (That would be painful... most pitchforks are wooden)Slayzer: they have a section on that in the Ravenloft book hehGrayDoom: yeah, i know <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />. someone mentioned it a while backFaing: Commoners with Pitchforks vs. Strahd ZarovitchFaing: Who will win?!GrayDoom: And the crowd chants: "Vladimir, Vladimir, Vladimir!"Slayzer: add in 1 priest with bless weapon... and then the army wins heheFaing: Where do you go in town?Slayzer: Mayors*** Faing is now known as Mayor_IvanijaMayor_Ivanija: "Hello, Slayzer."Slayzer: I found and dealt with the dwarf..Mayor_Ivanija: "Very good."Mayor_Ivanija: "I've been hearing distressing things from Antonunu"Slayzer: Yes I knowMayor_Ivanija: "How do you respond to these charges?"Slayzer: Charges?GrayDoom: "Lies, all lies! Saint Vladimir will destroy you all! MUahahahahah!"Slayzer: (lol)Slayzer: I am not sure how to respond to themMayor_Ivanija: "Antonunu claims that you worship a pagan god, and turned aside all talk of God and Yulav Fedor"Slayzer: I try to keep an open mind on these thingsGrayDoom: (i sense pitchforks incoming)Mayor_Ivanija: "So open that your brain falls out?"Slayzer: No, not quiteMayor_Ivanija: "Why a pagan god?  Don't you have any idea what the Church does to pagans?"Mayor_Ivanija: Faing: whispers "I thought you had a plan!"Slayzer: who says its a pagan god?Slayzer: Its complicatedMayor_Ivanija: "What is the name of your god?"Slayzer: The names are different but the result is the same and perhaps Slayzer: the being itselfSlayzer: have you considered that?Mayor_Ivanija: "Who is the prophet of your god?"Slayzer: The Prophet of our god?Slayzer: Hmmm that would be He who Walk's in RighteousnessMayor_Ivanija: "The Church recognizes that there are many names for God... but not that there is more than one."Mayor_Ivanija: "'He who Walks in Righteousness'?  What is his doctrine?"Slayzer: Justice, mercy and moreMayor_Ivanija: "How many gods are there?"Slayzer: Well there is only one God as you would call it...Slayzer: The rest are honored ancestors in heaven...Slayzer: and the Followers of the OneMayor_Ivanija: "Ah, fine then.  Antonunu must have misunderstood you."Mayor_Ivanija: "I shall call a town meeting to dispel these rumors."Slayzer: AlrightMayor_Ivanija: "Also, I have a favor to ask of you."Slayzer: Yes?Mayor_Ivanija: "Garkanii has not had a Champion in more than 300 years."Slayzer: (the garkanii is the city right?)*** DW-afk is now known as DarkwolfMayor_Ivanija: "The last one was Garii Kanov... we named the village after him"Mayor_Ivanija: (Yes)Slayzer: Ahh I seeSlayzer: I would be glad to help this town in any way I canMayor_Ivanija: "In these dangerous times, Garkanii needs a Champion once again."*** Sollir has joined #ybfightSlayzer: but.. I am drawn to fight evil in all its forms..Mayor_Ivanija: "So... do you accept or decline, then?"Slayzer: So many offers todaySlayzer: I will stay as long as I am needed.. how is that?Mayor_Ivanija: "You are a skilled, clever, and unattached warrior... expect many offers of employment."Slayzer: Anyways I think Faing here is on his way becoming a skilled warrior himselfMayor_Ivanija: Faing: blushesGrayDoom: "However, you are also an unrepetant pagan... expect many mobs and pitchforks."Slayzer: it was he who landed the final blow after allSlayzer: I will just keep my mouth shut... solving that problemMayor_Ivanija: "Look behind you!  It's Kalath!"Slayzer: ??Mayor_Ivanija: "Never mind... it's just Anton."Slayzer: lol*** Sollir is now known as Doppleganger_Disguised_As_Anto*** Doppleganger_Disguised_As_Anto is now known as DopplegangerInDisguiseGrayDoom: heh... if a good guy like slayzer is causing this much trouble, imagine the trouble an actual amoral pagan would cause <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />*** DopplegangerInDisguise is now known as SollirMayor_Ivanija: "Do you wish to be present at the meeting?"Slayzer: YesMayor_Ivanija: "I am inviting Bishop Yarik Unerkandry from Shevra to the meeting.  He'll be here tomorrow... he should be able to prove your innocende.Mayor_Ivanija: (innocenceMayor_Ivanija: "Stay out of sight until then... we don't need any incidents with the commoners."Slayzer: Alright*** Sollir has quit IRC (Excess flood)Slayzer: *stays out of sight*Slayzer: flood?*** DopplegangerInDisguise has joined #ybfight*** DopplegangerInDisguise is now known as SollirMayor_Ivanija: "Just stay here until tomorrow"Slayzer: AlrightMayor_Ivanija: The next day dawns... the day of the East Wind*** Mayor_Ivanija is now known as Isles_DMSlayzer: Hmmm not sure how lucky that is for me ...Isles_DM: Ivanija: "Are you ready, Slayzer?"Isles_DM: Ivanija: "The Bishop is here"Slayzer: As ready as I can beIsles_DM: Ivanija: "Follow me."Slayzer: *follows*Isles_DM: The Mayor takes you to a large tent that wasn't here yesterday.  Inside, the entire town's population sits.  On a raised platform up front, an old, grotesquely fat man sits, wearing a heavily embroidered white robe and an extremely wide brimmed hat.Isles_DM: Man: "You are Slayzer?"Slayzer: yes I amIsles_DM: Man: "I am Bishop Yarik Unerkandry.  Come forward to the platform."Slayzer: *does so*Isles_DM: Bishop: "Slayzer, you stand acused by Antonunu Tunnendrei of paganism; specifically, worship of the goddess Anama-something or other"Isles_DM: Bishop: "What was the name, again, Slayzer?"Slayzer: Amaterasu, Bishob YarikIsles_DM: Bishop: "How do you respond to the charge?"Slayzer: it was a misunderstanding.... I am a foreigner in this land and have not fully grasped your language and its complexitiesIsles_DM: "So what did you mena to convey, Slayzer?"*** Isles_DM is now known as Biship_YarikSlayzer: Well you have to understand, in our language divine beings are known by a single wordSlayzer: which roughly translates as godBiship_Yarik: "Understood.  What is this word?"Slayzer: kamiBiship_Yarik: "So, what relevance does this have?"*** Biship_Yarik is now known as Bishop_YarikSlayzer: Well, Anton thought I meant she was a god... but she is not.. she would be closer to a saint in your languageBishop_Yarik: "What is her precise status, in your eyes?"Slayzer: well she is the mother of the Leader of the Nine walkersSlayzer: (Think = Mary)Bishop_Yarik: "Who is this Leader?  Who are the Nine Walkers?"Slayzer: That is a Long and old story BishopBishop_Yarik: Anton: "Heresy!"Bishop_Yarik: "We must know this story to determine your guilt or innocence."Slayzer: It was they who delivered the teachings to my people nearly 5 millenia agoSlayzer: the leader was known to the world as Fu Kwan, He Who Walks in RighteousnessSlayzer: son of the One,*** Sollir is now known as CrowdSlayzer: he gathered unto him 8 others each who epitomised a virtueBishop_Yarik: "Go on"Slayzer: Well, first there was Chan ChengBishop_Yarik: Taly: grins at youSlayzer: great general, a skillful master of the martial artsSlayzer: it was he who set down the tenets of HonorSlayzer: known as BushidoSlayzer: then Kwan Yin, the compassionate one. a Midwife, skilled healer and diplomatBishop_Yarik: "And the other six?"Slayzer: and Chu Chia, a master craftsman. Nung Chang, a simple farmerSlayzer: Ai Ching, a noblewoman and patron of marriage..Slayzer: *Shu Chia (I think)Slayzer: Ch'en HsiangSlayzer: a Bardwho turned many earsSlayzer: Chih Shih, a scolar and keeper of recordsBishop_Yarik: "And that is eight."Slayzer: and Hsing Yong a gambler and skilled thiefSlayzer: the lucky oneBishop_Yarik: "So lucky that he is not counted?"Slayzer: so lucky that he is often overlookedBishop_Yarik: "I see.  What is your name for God?"Slayzer: We call him by many namesSlayzer: the OneSlayzer: Giver of the LawSlayzer: the MakerSlayzer: Celestial EmperorSlayzer: Breath of LifeSlayzer: Judge of AllSlayzer: He who sits on the Jade Throne of CreationBishop_Yarik: "Does he have any companion gods?"Crowd: "Celestial Emperor? This is heresy!"*** GrayDoom is now known as MobSlayzer: NoMob: "Burn the infidel!"Slayzer: they exist only to serve himBishop_Yarik: "I see."Bishop_Yarik: "As far as I am concerned, you seem innocent.  The final thing I need to prove it is the Watchphrase of Yulav Fedor."Slayzer: the watchphrase?Bishop_Yarik: "He told us that any others who followed God, albeit with a different name, would be given this phrase.  It was shown to be true when we met the Endrians."Bishop_Yarik: "Every Sori child is taught it."Slayzer: Hmmm I seeBishop_Yarik: "What is it?"Slayzer: a phrase that is most important to his teachingsBishop_Yarik: "That is true, of course.  What is the phrase?"Slayzer: *says something in his own language*Bishop_Yarik: "Ha!  Very clever."Bishop_Yarik: "We must find a translator"Slayzer: In your language it is 2Bishop_Yarik: "Two?"Slayzer: When a man asked Fu Kwan, which of the One's rules was most importantSlayzer: He said 2 things the simplified the whole of the lawSlayzer: Obey GodSlayzer: and Do unto others as you would have them do unto youMob: Ha, I say do bad things unto others _before_ they can do bad thins unto youBishop_Yarik: "Hmmm"Bishop_Yarik: "I see no choice but to free you then.  You are free to go."Slayzer: *bows*Bishop_Yarik: "Anton, I must talk to you."* Bishop_Yarik takes Anton outside*** Bishop_Yarik is now known as Taly* Taly approaches you*** Crowd is now known as The_Crowd* The_Crowd disperses*** The_Crowd is now known as Sollir* Taly whispers "I know you're lying... I heard you bless me before. How did you know the watchphrase?"Slayzer: hey Taly*** Mob is now known as GrayDoomSlayzer: *whispers* Most religions have it at the core anyways... the good ones... and it IS part of his law...*** GrayDoom is now known as OffWhiteDestruction* Taly whispers "Well, I'm glad you're safe; Anton would have to appeal the decision to an Archbishop or higher... and no one can get off the island."Slayzer: *whispers* Well I hope he understands... and doesn't carry it further ..* Taly whispers "He should... you did a really good job on that one"Slayzer: Thanks*** Taly is now known as Antonunu* Antonunu approaches youAntonunu: "I'm sorry, Slayzer... I forgot that you didn't know the language perfectly."Slayzer: That's alright AntonunuSlayzer: forgiveness is a virtue after all..*** OffWhiteDestruction has quit IRC (QUIT: )Slayzer: I am just sorry it all happenedAntonunu: "I am too."* Antonunu bows awkwardly and departs*** Antonunu is now known as Isles_DMSlayzer: *bows in return*Isles_DM: What do you do now?Slayzer: I go to the tavernSlayzer: *needs a drink for his throat**** Isles_DM is now known as TalyTaly: "Hi Slayzer!  Here for some sake?"Slayzer: Hmm... not sure I should  drink anything alcholic*** Darkwolf is now known as Shifty_AssassinSlayzer: you got anything else?*** Shifty_Assassin is now known as DarkwolfTaly: "Water, milk, Sori potato wine, small beer and fish liquor."Slayzer: I will have some water then* Taly smirks as he hands you the mugTaly: "Water it is, then."Slayzer: *drinks some water** Taly is also a source of 'cheap booze' if you want to be a Drunken Master. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />Taly: "So, now that that's over, what are you going to be up to?"Taly: "Are you staying in Garkanii?"Slayzer: HmmmSlayzer: most likely...*** Sollir is now known as Spanish_InquisitionSlayzer: As long as there is trouble here I will be*** Spanish_Inquisition is now known as SollirTaly: "Heh... with you around, that trouble might not be around much longer."Slayzer: I knowSlayzer: I told the mayor I will stay as long as I am needed... then move onTaly: "I suspect that the Mayor will try to retain you with some sort of office."Slayzer: doubtless...Slayzer: I think I am going to groom a replacementTaly: "Who?"Slayzer: not sure yetSlayzer: I am not yet skilled enough to teach others...Taly: "Any candidates?"Slayzer: Thinking of Faing..Slayzer: not sure thoughtTaly: "Faing's a level-headed fellow"*** Sollir is now known as Hooded_Figure*** Darkwolf is now known as DW-afkHooded_Figure: While in the bar, Slayzer notices a stranger trying to get his attention...Hooded_Figure: "Outsider, come over here..."* Hooded_Figure motions towards the seat where he is atSlayzer: one minute taly, let me see what this fellow wantsTaly: "Sure, no problem, Slayzer."Taly: (I told Sollir this is fine, BTW)Hooded_Figure: "I sensed your presence as you came in, a holy warrior?"Slayzer: of a sorts, yesHooded_Figure: "In my travels I have found this item to be useful to those of your kind, however I do not need it myself..."Hooded_Figure: The hooded figure pulls something from his cloak and shows it to Slayzer, a shimmering opal* Taly gaspsHooded_Figure: "This is a stone of holy shielding...it is very protective and would help you in your quest."Hooded_Figure: "I don't ask for much of it but what it is worth...and I offer it to you for a sum of 20 yen..."Hooded_Figure: "I have grown old and simply need this money for my travels."Hooded_Figure: indeed, the man has withered skin, and looks a little pale...Slayzer: I seeSlayzer: may I examine it?Hooded_Figure: "Of course..."Slayzer: *touches the stone and examines it closely*Hooded_Figure: (OOC Info: Stone of Holy Shielding is an accessory that gives +5 hits)Slayzer: (OOC Info 2: I won't be using it until I combine into the final item)Slayzer: I see... I am a trusting man... and if nothing else it is a gem of some worthSlayzer: *takes the opal and gives the man 20 Yen** Hooded_Figure smiles and pockets it, before walking outHooded_Figure: "So long old friend..."* Taly watches the Stone explode!Hooded_Figure: lol*** Hooded_Figure is now known as SollirSlayzer: =PTaly: "I've never seen him before"Sollir: (Official Note: Stone of Holy Shielding was the property of Demitri, now sold for 20 yen to Slayzer)Slayzer: (You are joking right? =P)Taly: (Of course. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> )Slayzer: (on the exploding part hehe)Sollir: (Well, others reading the thread might not know <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />)Slayzer: This will do nicelySollir: (Yes, it doesn't explode <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Slayzer: (haha thanks Sollir)Sollir: (np =D)Taly: DM: Note to self: Make monsters strongerSollir: (I know, he said he wasn't going to wear it yet <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />)Slayzer: *puts the stone in a pouch*Slayzer: that helps me... 10 less yen to earnTaly: "Can I get ya anything else, Slayzer?"Slayzer: Hmmm well not really... I am a bit hungry...* Taly goes out back* Taly comes back with a chickenSlayzer: nothing like facing death to make a man hungryTaly: "Heh... I'll have this roasted up in no time."* Taly roasts the chickenSlayzer: Alright* Taly slices it in half* Taly hands you halfSlayzer: *eats it hungrily*Taly: "Anything else I can do for you?"Slayzer: not really (time of day?)Slayzer: where is the man you spoke of... the one fromt he land with jade?Taly: (early morning)Taly: Vartimus?  He is in the city of ZoyennaSlayzer: How far is that?Taly: It's on the other side of the archipelago.*** Taly is now known as Horde_of_Mad_SorcerorsSlayzer: I see*** Horde_of_Mad_Sorcerors is now known as TalyTaly: "And we have no boats."Slayzer: So I am stuck here...Slayzer: do you have Silver here?Taly: "Silver?  Of course."Taly: "There may well be other ways off the island"Slayzer: Hmmm now for something rarer...Slayzer: *pulls out a book and starts leafing through pages*Slayzer: ahh here it isTaly: "What?"Slayzer: Its a rare metal...Slayzer: White MithrilTaly: "Mithril?  Only the elves have that."Slayzer: Hmm its a different form of MithrilSlayzer: found in the deep volcanic ventsTaly: "What's 'volcanic'"?Slayzer: you don't know of volcanoes?Taly: "I have no idea what a 'volcano' is."Slayzer: HmmSlayzer: its when a mountain spews out hot ash and molten rockTaly: "That would be one strange mountain."Slayzer: guess you don't have any here...Taly: "Maybe you should go to Shevra and talk with the King's wizard, Larian Frustya."Slayzer: you have earthquakes around here?Taly: "Not here... they have them on Tariovka, though."Slayzer: Well there goes that hehSlayzer: Is Shevra on the island?Taly: "Shevra is our capital.  It's about a day's journey west, along the road."Slayzer: HmmSlayzer: Maybe I will thenSlayzer: I will see if the mayor needs anything first thoughTaly: "Taly: Ok then"Taly: "Have a good trip"Slayzer: ThanksSlayzer: good luckSlayzer: *goes to the Mayor**** Taly is now known as Mayor_IvanijaMayor_Ivanija: "Slayzer!  Good to see you."Slayzer: *bows* And you MayorSlayzer: I came to see if you had anything troubling you and this townMayor_Ivanija: "Well, there's always the dwarves, elves and other denizens of the forest.  The biggest problem is the Endrian blockade."Slayzer: Hmm I see...Slayzer: Is there anything I do to help?Slayzer: they don't have cannon's obviouslyMayor_Ivanija: "They don't... but they still board and sink anything we send out."Slayzer: Hmm perhaps I could go aboard a blockade runnerSlayzer: and get the vital goods you need if anyMayor_Ivanija: "A blockade runner?  We have NO ships... and there are no shipwrights on Kadiya.  We had them built in Finnara, but now we can't even contact them."Slayzer: Hmm perhaps I could help with that then?Slayzer: How many ships does the Endrian navy have?Mayor_Ivanija: "We don't know.  Enough to sink ours."Slayzer: Let me thinkSlayzer: *sits down*Slayzer: You have gunpowder...Slayzer: do you have enough to sink ships?Mayor_Ivanija: We don't really have much... we destroyed it.  To get more, you'd have to go to LunkibaMayor_Ivanija: A town on the western side of the island.Slayzer: I seeMayor_Ivanija: It's about two days march west from here.Slayzer: Let me put it this way.. how many ships have you seen?Mayor_Ivanija: "Two"Slayzer: Galleons?Mayor_Ivanija: "No... Endrian boat technology lags behind ours.  They were simply Sailing Ships. (DMG)Slayzer: I seeSlayzer: that means they have to return to restore their food suppliesSlayzer: more often at leastMayor_Ivanija: "They have conquered part of the island of Linya, giving them a local base to attack from."Slayzer: I seeSlayzer: What would you advise then Mayor?Mayor_Ivanija: "Frankly, Slayzer, I don't know how to solve the blockade.  Do you have any shipbuilding lore?"Slayzer: not a whole lot... but a small skimmer might be possibleSlayzer: how much gunpowder to they have in Luniba?Slayzer: *doSlayzer: Lunkiba*Mayor_Ivanija: "Probably none, but they have our apothecary, who knows how to make more."Slayzer: AlrightMayor_Ivanija: "What are you planning?"Slayzer: I have an idea*** DW-afk is now known as DarkwolfMayor_Ivanija: "What's that?"Slayzer: getting enough gunpowder.. then taking a small ship close enough to swim to their vessel... then blowing them up...Mayor_Ivanija: "Good luck."Slayzer: I'll need it I think*** Sollir has quit IRC (Connection reset by peer)Slayzer: Is the way to Lunkiba fairly simple? Slayzer: I mean is there a roadSlayzer: hmm? client?Mayor_Ivanija: Sorry, yes.Slayzer: npMayor_Ivanija: "Yes, the road goes right through Shevra.  You won't even need to camp out."Slayzer: I see I will bring Faing and Anton with me then.Slayzer: Shevra is the capital yes?Mayor_Ivanija: "Yes."Slayzer: AlrightMayor_Ivanija: "You are welcome to the services of Faing and Anton."* Mayor_Ivanija smilesSlayzer: *bows* Slayzer: Has either of them been to Shevra or LunkibaSlayzer: ?Mayor_Ivanija: "Faing's been to Shevra."Slayzer: AlrightMayor_Ivanija: "Be careful in Shevra, though; it's easy to get lost.  It's a big city."Slayzer: Ok thanks for the adviceMayor_Ivanija: "May Anameratsu's blessing be with you"* Mayor_Ivanija winksSlayzer: *goes to get Faing and Antonunu**** Mayor_Ivanija is now known as Faing_and_AntonFaing_and_Anton: Faing: "Hi there!"Slayzer: Hello FaingFaing_and_Anton: Faing: "What do you need?"* Faing_and_Anton are both hereSlayzer: I have something I want to do I think I could use both of you guys' helpFaing_and_Anton: Anton: "What is it, Slayzer?"Slayzer: I need to go to LunkibaFaing_and_Anton: Faing: "What for?"Slayzer: I don't want this to get out... but I am planning on attacking the ships from EndriaFaing_and_Anton: Faing: "Really!?  Sure, I'll help... you must mean Endrius, of course."Faing_and_Anton: Anton: "I'll help?"Faing_and_Anton: *? = !Slayzer: yesSlayzer: let us go thenSlayzer: we need to be in Shevra by nightfallFaing_and_Anton: Faing: "Ok.  We're ready to go; Shevra's not hard to get to."Faing_and_Anton: FaingFaing_and_Anton: Natural hits: 2Faing_and_Anton: Total hits: 3Faing_and_Anton: Experience: 7.5/10Faing_and_Anton: Yen: 0Faing_and_Anton: Fist of FuryFaing_and_Anton: Spear, Leather ArmorFaing_and_Anton: Antonunu TunnendreiFaing_and_Anton: Natural hits: 1Faing_and_Anton: Total hits: 2Faing_and_Anton: Experience: 3.5/5Faing_and_Anton: Yen: 6Faing_and_Anton: Leather Armor, spearSlayzer: Ok. I will need to talk with the mayor before we leaveFaing_and_Anton: Anton: "No problem.  We'll come along."Slayzer: *goes to the mayor's house**** Faing_and_Anton is now known as Mayor_IvanijaSlayzer: Mayor?Mayor_Ivanija: "Ah, hello Slayzer.  Didn't I tell you to call me Avga?  What do you need?"Slayzer: I have a requestMayor_Ivanija: "What is it?"Slayzer: you know the idea I told you about?Mayor_Ivanija: "Yes?'Slayzer: do you think anyone in this village can build what I need?Mayor_Ivanija: "I doubt it.  Maybe someone in Shevra can help.  Maybe the fishermen here could patch a boat, but not build one."Slayzer: AlrightSlayzer: thanksMayor_Ivanija: "Let me give you a voucher for 100 yen, for the shipbuilding."Slayzer: (a skif costs that much???)Mayor_Ivanija: (No, but he wants you to have room to negotiate and get exactly what you need.)Slayzer: Ok thanksMayor_Ivanija: (And he wants the change. ;P)Slayzer: I will be sure to reimburse youSlayzer: (hah <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />0Slayzer: (I am playing a HOLY warrior remember =P )Mayor_Ivanija: "I hope your venture succeeds, Slayzer."Mayor_Ivanija: (Would I give you that much money if you weren't? ;P)*** Sollir has joined #ybfightSlayzer: Thank youSlayzer: I will be back in 4 days if all goes wellMayor_Ivanija: "I hope to see you then."Slayzer: *bows and leaves**** Mayor_Ivanija is now known as Isles_DMIsles_DM: So you head out?Slayzer: yepIsles_DM: All right then.  Our intrepid hero Slayzer and his two henchmen head out of town, toward the Kadiyan capital of Shevra.Isles_DM: Gen a moveSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The willow rides by the glacier; redirects the chaos of the farm!Isles_DM: Ok... you get to Shevra without incident.*** Darkwolf is now known as DW-dinnerSlayzer: Faing since you have been here... know of any good Inn?Isles_DM: Shevra has two inns... the Golden Frog and the Squeaky Wheel.Isles_DM: Faing: (said that)Slayzer: rightIsles_DM: Faing: "The Golden Frog is better, and since you're a noble, you stay free."Slayzer: Can I extend you the same courtesy?Isles_DM: "Yes, as we are your entourage."Slayzer: Alright let's stay there thenSlayzer: All I want is to sleep... then find someone how has or can make a skifSlayzer: then we leave for LunkibaSlayzer: *goes to said Inn*Isles_DM: The Golden Frog Inn is, in modern parlance, maybe a two star hotel.  The furniture is bare and wooden, the beds are stuffed with straw, and the food is decent at best.  Still, it's luxury itself compared to anything else you've seen in Kadiya.Slayzer: All I want are the beds...Slayzer: *books in then gets some sleep*Isles_DM: Shevra itself is a large village.  You'd estimate maybe 100 family dwellings and around 30 shops.Isles_DM: You wake up refreshed in the morningSlayzer: Is it on the sea?Isles_DM: Yes.  Day = Trident. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big grin    :D"  data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" />Slayzer: hahaIsles_DM: Don't be pagan today. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />Slayzer: good thing it is todaySlayzer: heheSlayzer: Ok I go to the port thenSollir: (Today is Pitchfork-Wielding Commoner Day, Be Afraid...Be Very Afraid)Isles_DM: All right then, you, Faing and Antonunu head down to the docks.Isles_DM: Or rather, dock. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />Slayzer: I am looking for a shipwright Slayzer: if there is oneSlayzer: hahIsles_DM: Nope... the best you find is a fisherman who's willing to rent out his rowboat.Slayzer: Hmmm can he take it to Garkanii?*** Isles_DM is now known as FishermanFisherman: "Sure, that wouldn't be a problem.  'Course, it wouldn't be much faster than the road."Slayzer: I will need it later.... I will be back in 2 daysSlayzer: I may need the boat for an extended period I am not sureSlayzer: what is your rate?Fisherman: "No problem, stranger."Fisherman: ".1 yen per day."Slayzer: (how much would that be today? haha)Slayzer: Alright I will be back thenSlayzer: Fare you well *nods and the leaves*Slayzer: Let's head from LunkibaFisherman: (Well, let's see... a good sword today costs about $1,000 and in YB! it's 2 yen.  So 1 yen = $500, and .1 yen = $50 per day)Slayzer: (I was joking about japanese yen <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Fisherman: Faing: "Lead on, sir."Fisherman: (Probably about 1.2 billion)Slayzer: *leads them to the next stop*Fisherman: Gen a move*** Fisherman is now known as Isles_DMSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The raven moves upon the prairie; fends off the drive of the storm!Slayzer: (You have a random encounter list? hehe)Isles_DM: Giant Raven CR 4 Master of the Invincible Raven, Dirty Trick x2, Shove YF 0 Slayzer: No Yen for us <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />Isles_DM: Location: PlainsSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The kama strikes on top of the cliff as it drowns the Valley of Shadows; removes the cut of the field!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The wolf glides across the prairie; avoids the speed of the mountain!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove AntonMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The northstar leaps over the village; negates the foray of the sky!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove RavenMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The ki-rin scatters the fountain; grasps the chi of the lash!Isles_DM: @ FaingIsles_DM: Faing is hit (2/3) Raven is hit (3/4)*** DW-dinner is now known as DarkwolfSlayzer: Faing don't hold backSlayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The tsunami obliterates the peaks; shields the storm of the lash!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The unicorn rains upon the marsh; fiercely dominates the storm of the wood!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove AntonMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The cherry blossom slaughters the clouds; blocks the storm of the star!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove RavenMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The rat swims by the cavern; avoids the cut of the maze!Isles_DM: Shove SlayzerIsles_DM: @ FaingIsles_DM: Raven takes 2 hits (1/4)Slayzer: !mb ybmoveMeowthBot: Slayzer: The southern cross kicks before the grotto; silences the gaze of the canine!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove FaingMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The crane punches next to the tower; dodges the storm of the bird!Isles_DM: !mb ybmove AntonMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The avenging raven falls in the midst of the cemetery; shields against the chi of the mountain!Isles_DM: POINGIsles_DM: !mb ybmove RavenMeowthBot: Isles_DM: The oak calmly illuminates the tower; leaps over the cut of the farm!Isles_DM: @ AntonIsles_DM: Anton takes 1 hit (2/3) Raven diesSlayzer: Anton has 1Isles_DM: (1/2)Slayzer: not that it matters nowIsles_DM: (He wears Leather)Slayzer: *tends to their injuries*Slayzer: (He is also still level one <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Slayzer: (Anton should buy a shield in the next town)Isles_DM: Let's see... CR 4 / 3 = 1.5 (YB math) .5 XP for you and Faing, 1.5 for AntonunuIsles_DM: Antonunu levels up!Slayzer: 1.5 each with Grey's methosIsles_DM: Oops.. heh.. revertedIsles_DM: YupSlayzer: hehIsles_DM: Faing: 9/10 Antonunu: 0/10Slayzer: spend his expIsles_DM: Antonunu takes Expert of the Raven StyleSlayzer: I seeIsles_DM: (He's a healer)Slayzer: Gotta start somewhereSlayzer: Anymore troubles on the way?Isles_DM: (Needs to get mastery so he can get Holy Warrior so he can get Chi Battery so he can heal.) <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)"  data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" />Isles_DM: Nope, that was the only problem.Slayzer: HeheSlayzer: Alright I go see the apothecaryIsles_DM: Lunkiba is a smaller town than Shevra, about 400 people.*** Isles_DM is now known as NintemNintem: "Greetings, traveler.  My name is Nintem Iokirii, and welcome to my shop.Slayzer: *bows* I am Slayzer IzoyoiNintem: "What can I do for you?"Slayzer: I am in need of gunpowder* Nintem raises an eyebrowNintem: "I don't sell gunpowder."Slayzer: I am going to attempt to take out the Endrius's shipsSlayzer: I know but you know how to make it yes?Nintem: "I have no idea."Nintem: Faing: "You're a foreigner; he's not going to give you gunpowder!"Nintem: Anton: goes and buys a small shieldSlayzer: We are working for the Mayor of GarkaniiSlayzer: I have a plan to end the blockadeNintem: "Do you have proof?"Slayzer: *shows him the 100 yen note*Nintem: "Proof enough.  How much do you need?"Slayzer: (voucher)Slayzer: Hmmm I am not sureSlayzer: Do you know how many ships are involved in the blockade?Nintem: "Enough to sink whatever we send out there"Slayzer: I need watertight casks filled with enough gunpowder to take one outNintem: "Not a problem... except that I'm out of saltpeter."Slayzer: Enough of those to end the blockadeSlayzer: Saltpeter?Nintem: "An ingredient in gunpowder."Slayzer: (I know what it is... but I forogt the source)Nintem: "Bat guano."Slayzer: I seeSlayzer: As long as its not giant albino bat guanoNintem: "There is a dire bat cave northeast of town... if you could get me some saltpeter I would appreciate it."Slayzer: (heh <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f61b.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":P" title="Stick out tongue    :P"  data-smilie="7"data-shortname=":P" />)Nintem: <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt="(:" title="Smile    (:"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname="(:" />D)Slayzer: Alright.. how much will you need?Nintem: "I'll loan you my cart.  Fill it up"Slayzer: AlrightNintem: Faing: 'Yuck!"Nintem: It's time for me to head out for the weekend...Slayzer: Its gotta be done</blockquote>

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