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Silvanost - Consequences

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14 Newkolt 349 AC AT THE ABANDONED TEMPLE OF KIRI-JOLITH Shadow says to Grotto “Nicely done” when shown the hole in the door.  “Tell me about our path ahead?” Grotto tells Shadow about the traps and the layout of the tomb. He takes him to the room where he heard the voice and obtained the horn, the room where he fought the slug, the murals, then finally where the preserved lays. Shadow listens as Grotto explains what the layout of the tomb is and what dangers are ahead. He peers inside and his eyes appear to glow as scans the path with Arcane Sight as they go. When they finally reach the preserved elven warrior, Shadow's mystic vision reveals an aura of Transmutation magic that seems to hold the effects of the passage of time at bay. The corpse is still, in fact, decomposing, albeit at an unbelievably slow rate and aside from having been disturbed by Grotto stripping it of its armor and other possessions, seems intact. “Show me what you found and exactly where it was, my frien...
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Cedron and Raven - In the Lair of the Lady (Part 3)

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09 Newkolt 349 AC Beginning of round Wickerbell cries out, "Ellessandra! That's enough! It's folly to persist! You cannot win!" The annis hag snarls, "Begone, fool! My revenge will not be stayed a moment longer! Fight, or count yourself among my enemies!" The small bee-riding fey recoils at the vitriol in her friend's voice. She kicks her heels into the flanks of her bee and it darts forward, slipping between Cedron and Ellessandra to land, straddling Cassidy's limp form. Raven starts to take a step toward the green hag but the arrival of the trolls causes Thorgrim to start throbbing again. The iron blade rattles against the floor. Raven snatches it up once more and mystic fury takes hold again. He bellows a challenge and leaps into the fray, the cursed giant-slayer leading the way.  Awestruck, but focused, Cedron witnesses the Little Black Bird of Death strike again and again against literally giant enemies… Cedron steadies himself from the impact o...
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Road Trip to the Dragon Isles (Pashin to Ak-Krin)

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09-10 Newkolt 349 AC After taking the leader's sword, Arthur climbs onto Ag'nesallynn's back. The pair fly back toward Kashin with the dragon resuming her elven form before reaching the gate. "We will have to find somewhere to hide this chest. There ' s no way we're sneaking it into the city, but I would like to have it somewhere accessible so the people those mercenaries abused can recoup their losses." She reaches into the chest and pulls out a pouch, "But, I want to make sure Donson gets paid back. We can let him know where we hide the chest and he can make sure other merchants recover their stolen wealth." Arthur rolls his shoulder, puts on the magical goggles that allow him to see in the dark and begins to look for a spot to hide the chest. "I wonder how many poor souls they did this to, it's just wrong." The two keep searching and before long, they find a low rise with a small clump of skinny trees. Having few options, they ...
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Silvanost - a Dwarven Murderhobo, More Griffon Bonding, Romulus Waits Around, and the Command Center Begins Shaping Up

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CONTENT WARNING: Grotto gets carried away while questioning Cuinar Elar and resorts to briefly waterboarding the aged ex-Councilor. I had considered editing that part out but I have decided to simply redacted it so the reactions to and consequences of the dwarf's actions will make sense in context.  14 Newkolt 349 AC AT CUINAR'S ESTATE . "Have your wine and drown your sorrows!" Grotto says. "Now you are best served as the town drunk rather than a true leader. Unless you have more to tell, enjoy the last of your days as a failure. Leader of the people as you would call yourself." Shadow leans on the desk with both hands and looks into the former councilman’s eyes and says “Look at me when I tell you that I have seen several gods die at the hands of mortals with a few legendary weapons. And I will venture a guess that if you are helpful you may get to see a god die too. And a bunch of dragons. So if you want to share the location of this fake Huma’s tomb. Or...
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Cedron and Raven - In the Lair of the Lady (Part 2)

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09 Newkolt 349 AC Wickerbell spurs her bee into motion. The huge insect flies to the southern door where the brownie grabs the knob and twists. The door groans but creaks open on its hinges and hangs ajar. As Raven bounces off of the pillar and looks around the room, he sees the ogres trying to barge into the ruined sanctuary. Realizing that he and Cedron may be overwhelmed by the large number of enemies surrounding them, he draws Thorgrim, the cursed giant-slaying sword from its sheath and surrenders to the  berserker rage. He rushes the twisted giants, swords leading, putting all of his strength and anger into every swing of his blades. Nightwatcher carves through the chest and unwounded thigh of the nearest giant, bringing the Fomorian to its knees just in time for the snarling elf to strike its head from its shoulders. Raven’s momentum carries him into the second brute where the nigh-unbreakable blade hews completely through a leg the size of a tree trunk in a single blow! The ...
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Cedron and Raven - In the Lair of the Lady

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08 Newkolt 349 AC “Well if I’ve learned anything in my brief travels, it’s been that we’re definitely on the correct path. Nothing good leads this way.” Cedron searches his vicinity, listening and looking for anything that may pose a threat. The cloud of gnats, mosquitoes, and biting flies buzz around his ears, dart toward his eyes, and keep landing on his lips. Cedron waves his hand to drive them away, a futile effort that only gives his tormentors another place to land. The bard sees that Raven suffers just as badly, his eyes narrowed. The elf looks his way, "The next time I have to go to a swamp, I'm asking Grotto for some kind of salve to keep the damn bugs off of me." Raven points up the hill, "I guess this is the place." “Indeed” says Cedron. “Let us see if my prayers are answered in this realm.” he says as he begins to prepare himself for what is to come. He invokes a blessing upon himself and Raven and is immediately rewarded with a sense of connection...
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Flame-Throwing Robot Dog

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This is the d20 version of the "Thermonator", a Flame-Throwing Robot Dog manufactured by Throwflame, a company based in Ohio. The actual product retails for $9420. Flame-Throwing Robot Dog CR: 2     Medium Construct     HD: 1d10+10 (15 hp) Init: +0     Spd: 25'     AC: 15 (Alumisteel Armor), t: 10, ff: 15 Attacks: (BAB +0; Grap +2); +2 Bite: 1d4+2 (20/×2) or Flamethrower: 3d6 fire (5'×30' line, Ref ½ DC15) SA: SQ: Construct Traits Align: N     Saves: Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +0 Str: 15, Dex: 10, Con: - -, Int: - -, Wis: 10, Cha: 1 Skills: Listen +5, Search +5, Spot +5 Feats: - - Gear: Integrated Alumisteel Armor, Class III Sensors (Visual including Infrared, Audio, and Olfactory), AV Transmitter, Fire Extinguisher (w/ 4 shots), Skill Chip (×3; Listen +5, Search +5, Spot +5), Weapon Mount w/ Flamethrower (10 shots) Purchase DC: 24 Using the table presented in d20 Fut...
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