Anansi started waving frantically at Angati and screaming her lungs out pointing at Angati's shield like crazy... almost hanging from it.

"Silly me...." said Angati, a most evil grin building up in her thin lips "Thank you deary you are always the one with the bright ideas" she said to her sister as she beamed with joy even though everyone was oblivious to her.

Her eager ended soon, as it was more difficult to catch Brissa unaware than she thought.

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Free :  | Swft :  | Move : flank | Stnd : Attack

16:15, Today: Angati rolled 10,6 using 1d20+7,1d3+3.  Shield Bash.
Forgot to add flanking bonus, but I imagine I still fail... (Buckler is a +1 magic weapon I believe for the purposes of shield bash)

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HP: 35 |  AC: 22 | CMD : 15 | Saves: 4/4/5

Special Notes:

  (De)Buffs :
 Conditions :
  L0 Spells : 5/5
  L1 Spells : 7/7 Cure Light Wounds, Protect from evil, Cause Fear, Ill Omen (dual cursed),Divine Favour</i>
  L2 Spells : 2/4 Oracles Burden, Cure Moderate Wounds, Spiritual Weapon
  Abilities : Misfortune, Starlight Agility (dodge), Time Flicker (1/3 minutes blur).

Urol squints at his new companions, then rifles through his belt and pulls out a bubbling purple vial, quickly tossing it back.  "This'll help avoid those nasty accidents!"

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Free: Swift: Standard: Consumer Extract (Targeted Bomb Admixture) Move:
4 Rounds: Bombs have no splash, deal 2D6+2xInt on hit

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HP: 28/28     AC: 15/12/14     Saves: 6/5/4

1/day—dancing lights, ghost sound, prestidigitation, speak with animals.
Bombs: 54
Extracts/Day
1: 4 3
2: 2
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Realizing that his magical bow was the only likely chance of punching through Brissa's enhanced magical defenses, Kassius fires repeatedly, aiming for the eyes. Both shots hit, burying into her body.

Kibeti attacks again and again, trying to overcome his foes defenses with raw brutality. However, his frenzied attacks are easily dodged.


19:11, Today: Kassius rolled 26,5,24,5 using 1d20+8,1d8+2,1d20+8,1d8+2.  rapid shot.

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Kassius
Full Round Action: Rapid Shot

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HP: 27/27  AC 18, Saves+6/+9/+4
Spells Slots: 1st: 3/4; 2nd: 2/2;  Animal Focus Minutes Left: 3/4, Door Sight 6/6
Current Buffs: none

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Kibeti
19:13, Today: Kibeti rolled 11,8,13,8,11,9 using 1d20+7,1d6+3,1d20+7,1d6+3,1d20+7,1d6+3.  Full attack (bite/claw/claw).
Not an Action: AoO
Full Round Action: Full Attack Brissa

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HP: 28/28AC 19, Saves+6/+8/+3
Current Animal Focus: Bull(+2 str)
Current Buffs:none!

Barissa was peppered by arrows and ferocious feline leaving Alohan to debate if he should continue the onslaught or take precautionary methods. His mind was made up almost immediately. Stepping to Barissa's side, the native let out a pirouette of blows, spinning, kicking, punching, and kneeing Barissa in all of her vital places. Yet her resistant skin -what with it's mild regenerative properties and tough exterior- prevent Alohan from landing anything significant.

Despite her toughness, Alohan and his companions were making headway, however slow.

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19:37, Today: Alohan Nuari rolled 17,8,21,6 using 1d20+6,1d6+2,1d20+6,1d6+2 ((11,6,15,4)).

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Standard Action: Flurry of Blows
Move Action: 5ft to the side
Free/Swift Action: --

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HP: 23/39  AC: 18  CMD: 17  | 19 vs grapple Saves: +8/+6/+0
Rage: 8  |  8  Stunning Fist: 0  |  1  Note: Slowly but surely

Brissa fell back, staggered by the blows, but continued hissing and clawing at the adventurers despite it being clear that she was now on her last legs (ferocity).

Celene still to play in this round

Celene drew out her wand and flicked it towards the monstrosity. A mote of energy twisted its way towards Brissa hitting her with a meager amount of force. Celene shook the wand wondering why its effects had been so lackluster? She had expected more.

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Free : | Swft : | Move : Draw Wand  | Stnd : Activate Wand | Full :

07:14, Today: Celene rolled 2 using 1d4+1.  Magic Missile Damage.

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HP: 21/21 |  AC: 14/14/14  | CMD : 10 | Saves: +3/+1/+8

Special Notes:

  (De)Buffs :
 Conditions :
  L0 Spells :
   - Unlim. : Detect poison, Dancing Lights, Daze (DC15), Flame Burst,
              Mage Hand, Message,
              Guidance, Detect Magic, Resistance)
   - 1/day  : Detect Magic, Light , Prestidigitation
  L1 Spells :
   - 4/6    : Burning Disarm (DC 15), Burning Hands (DC 15), Charm person (DC16), Grease, Sleep (DC16), Summon Monster I,
   - 1/day  : Bless, Sanctuary, Disguise Self,
  Abilities : Flame lance (7/7), Divine Vessel (3/5), Copycat (5/5), Channeling (3/7, DC14), Blessing Faithful (-), Magic Missile (46)

Celene looks down into the business end of her wand of fireballs with dismay, wondering if perhaps she has been sold a dud? Such things are possible. Meanwhile, unseen by the sorceress, Brissa begins to bulge as the hydraulic pressure in her interior builds past the point where her ferocity can hold it at bay. The young cleric is startled by the bursting noise made as the cursed artist finally pops, spraying a plume of green acid and pus coated froth over Alohan, Angati and Kibeti.

DC15 reflex save from the front line fighters or take d6 points of acid damage

The remains of Brissa sizzle into the ground, leaving the party alone in the cavern with the rushing water.

HIT POINTS & MISFORTUNE
Alohan  HP: 36/39 <MF NOT USED>
Angati  HP: 36/38 <MF NOT USED>
Urol    HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>
Celene  HP: 21/21 <MF NOT USED>
Kassius HP: 27/27 <MF NOT USED>
Kibeti  HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>

Healing? Searching? Next direction to explore in?

The gnome looked up as Brissa exploded into a mess of acid.  "What?!  No, bring her back.  I'm all ready to fight her now."  He looked down, patting the damp sack tied to his waist.  "It's okay, we'll get the next one."

In reply to Urol Forol (msg # 226):

Is he talking to his pet... you-know-what?!

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 227):

He is indeed.  Urol's actually been talking to the sack fairly often.  Trying to include that little bit in his characterization.

Alohan had just found his footing when Barissa exploded in a heap of acid. He attempted to tumble away but he was in close proximity in order to punch and kick- he wouldn't be able to clear the witch in time. Much to his dismay, he felt the cool touch of Barissa goo before the searing burn followed by mind-bending pain. He collapsed in pain, falling to his knees in the sand. "AH!" he moaned.

"How it be lookin?" he asked his companions.

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17:50, Today: Alohan Nuari rolled 4 using 1d6.  ACID DAMAGE.
17:50, Today: Alohan Nuari rolled 9 using 1d20+6.  Reflex Save.

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HP: 19/39  AC: 18  CMD: 17  | 19 vs grapple Saves: +8/+6/+0
Rage: 8  |  8  Stunning Fist: 0  |  1  Note: Slowly but surely

"WHAT ?" asked Angati, with a look of confusion on her face...  "No way I am not doing that..." Anansi looked worriedly at her sister, but of course no one could see her or hear her 'Hey sis ? who you talking to ?' she asked looking around trying to see another ghost like herself.

Angati's eyes were a little out of focus as she continued looking to one side of the cavern and the other as if she was hearing voices coming from them.

00:31, Today: Angati rolled 6 using 1d6.  acid dmg.
00:30, Today: Angati rolled 8 using 1d20+4.  Ref DC15.

No one checks whatever made this little bitch burst like that ? Angati is occupied for now so she can't do that...

HIT POINTS & MISFORTUNE
Alohan  HP: 19/39 <MF NOT USED>
Angati  HP: 30/38 <MF NOT USED>
Urol    HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>
Celene  HP: 21/21 <MF NOT USED>
Kassius HP: 27/27 <MF NOT USED>
Kibeti  HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>

Opps! Forgot to include the 13 hp of damage on Alohan that Brissa did in one of the previous rounds. Also added the damage that Alohan and Angati just took from the acid. Kibeti is still to roll, but it is unlikely that he will take any.

So the damage that needs to be healed is:

Alohan: 20
Angati: 8



All of the savage creatures have exploded into acid plumes after they died. That last two points of damage from Celene was enough to finish Brissa off so she... popped. I sort of forgot about the death throes attack.

Well I was talking about the bitch being pregnant and all :P

You've got three kids and you haven't worked all that out yet?! :P

Anyway, I was going to give a large XP bonus since Brissa turned out to be a difficult opponent, but the SRD didn't have an entry for 'Lady, pregnant' so I am afraid that you miss out on getting any XP at all.

Angati heals Alohan and herself (pls make the rolls Beni) while the rest of the party look around the cavern. There aren't many places to search - this really is the pirates' bathroom with the surge pool acting to remove any waste and keep fresh water coming in. The only items of interest are found in one corner of the room and were no doubt possessions of Brissa before the curse overwhelmed her:

- studded leather armour of such high quality and sheen that it must be magical
- a masterwork rapier (alas, non-magical)
- a purple silk cloak (in a large maternity size) with a pewter clasp (20 gp)
- a silver locket containing a tiny portrait of a dark-haired young man. Those who got a good look at Vanthus at the beginning of the 'Parrot Island' misadventure realise that the picture is of him. The locket is worth about 10gp.

Items have been added to the loot thread. After healing you have two choices, the kennels or the labyrinth leading to the "pirate king's" quarters.

Angati set about healing Alohan and herself. As she was working on it, she was getting quite anxious about the voices she was hearing, "Can't you hear them Alohan ? these are not ghosts you should hear them!!"

08:53, Today: Angati rolled 7 using 1d8+4.  CLW Angati.
08:53, Today: Angati rolled 10 using 1d8+4.  CLW 2 Alohan.
08:52, Today: Angati rolled 7 using 1d8+4.  CLW Alohan.

Oops did them as If I had casted them... so its -3 hp each, so I guess one more CLW each:

08:58, Today: Angati rolled 7 using 1d8+1.  CLW 2 Angati.
08:57, Today: Angati rolled 7 using 1d8+1.  CLW 3 Alohan.

So that is a total of 4+7 = 11hp Angati and 7+4+7 = 18hp Alohan

And 5 charges used (12 in total if I am not mistaken).

08:11, Today: Kibeti rolled 26,6 using 1d20+8,1d6. reflex, damage.
Kibeti easily dodges the acid.

HIT POINTS & MISFORTUNE
Alohan  HP: 37/39 <MF NOT USED>
Angati  HP: 38/38 <MF NOT USED>
Urol    HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>
Celene  HP: 21/21 <MF NOT USED>
Kassius HP: 27/27 <MF NOT USED>
Kibeti  HP: 28/28 <MF NOT USED>

Angati does the healing and then the party move on. Either to the kennels or straight onto the labyrinth.

Next player to post gets to choose!

Celene smirked at her wand and placed it back in her belt. She looked over the items piled in the corner and admired the silk wondering if Alohan might need it in the future.  She quickly cast a spell to determine if anything else had magical properties before turning to the rest of the group "Shall we clear out those kennels first? I'd hate to be set upon by savage animals while we navigate those tunnels."

Casting detect magic

Did I miss something? Why would Alohan want the silk robe?

The party collects the meagre loot into a small pile and Celene casts detect magic. Sure enough, only the studded leather armour glows (it is +1). The rapier, clock and associated clasp are non-magical. Then they head out to the kennels to ensure that there is nothing that can sneak up behind them before they venture deeper into the caves.

The 'kennels' are in fact just a small cavern with several strong bamboo cages inside. All of these have been broken open and the torn apart corpses of exotic animals such as lions, tigers and hyena fill them - what ever did this wasn't scared of such mundane apex predators. A search reveals nothing of interest, so the party move on to the pirate king's quarters.


The kennels are the small cave in the middle. The two entrances to the labyrinth are to the NE.

At the entrance to the 'labyrinth' Kibeti pauses, his hackles rising and a deep growl building in the back of his throat. The cat has either heard or smelt something inside that maze and he is not happy about it.
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Seems he has the best chance for a pregnant follower/girlfriend/exgirlfriend/bar acquaintance. Unless I am getting his exploits wrong.

Oh yeah, good point. Hopefully he doesn't need it in maternity size though.

That was the point of my comment. That if things keep going as is he probably will. :)

If nobody else claims it, Kassius takes and puts on the magical studded leather. He was wearing non-magical studded leather. +1 AC, and armor check improves to -0.

Kassius pauses at Kibeti's obvious dismay, trying to determine what the cat is sensing. Deciding the best way to figure that out is to use his magic to gain a similar ability, Kassius says a few words. To the others there is no outward sign of anything changing, but Kassius' world suddenly explodes with smell, mostly rather revolting. Wrinkling his nose, he concentrates, trying to identify what has Kibeti so concerned.

Cast Bloodhound, gaining the scent special quality for the next 4 hours.
19:09, Today: Kassius rolled 26 using 1d20+18.  perception (counts scent bonus).
(for detection purely by hearing, that's only an 18).

Alohan only frowned at Celene when she pushed through the objects and settled upon the robe. However subtle, she looked in his direction. He didn't understand- was she suggesting such a robe would look marvelous upon his shoulders? Probably not. Did she want to wear it for him? Probably not. Alohan suspected she fancied Logan and -although pieces of him were currently in a burlap sack- Alohan had no doubt they would rekindle their connection upon his restoration. So what else was she insinuating?

As Alohan lost his mind over a simple glance in his direction, the group had managed to search the kennels. He had wanted to wear the new leathers but Kassius had already claimed them, stripped off his old, and adorned the new. Maybe it was for the best -he prefered to dangle free- but he couldn't help remember Barissa's claws carving into the flesh not covered by his vest.

Speaking of Barissa, Alohan leaned into Angati. "What be dese voices ya be hearin'? Shall we be gettin' ready for someding?" he asked, looking over his shoulder to one of the many corridors.

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Barissa: Had no idea that was the REAL Barissa. I assumed it was some kind of.. hag masquerading as her. Or maybe the original Barissa didn't exist and this hag/doppleganger type was the original one. Were we to to like.. subdue her and cure her of a curse or something? Dunno, didn't seem as obvious -no fault of the GMs obviously- the AP is kind of throwing this Savage Tide curse stuff right at us without and significant build up. Like, the first book had nothing to do with the Savage Tide -as far as I know- at least, not enough to know it's a curse or something