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Swift, Zara - played by Swift
Delor - played by Lord Bierhoff
Jigen - played by Jigen
Jafar - played by Jafar
Rylue - played by The Knight
Khaveen - played by Kailkay
Rogar Darklight - played by Brainiac


Talisman Trouble - Part 1

<SorceressSwift>      Erasmus has been poisoned
<Delor>      that's horrible, let's burn the assasssin
<SorceressSwift>      We're in Erasmus house now. Zara will explain the details. I have to check on him. *sniff* Poor guy...

* Rogar_Darklight leans against a wall in Zauberberg.
* Khaveen walks up to the crystal ball in the main room, picking it up, even though it only arrouses Erasmus' ire. Although he's not really here right now, so...

<Rogar_Darklight>      Sorceress, do you require one with the Healing Hands to aid you?
<Zara>      Erasmus was one of the few wizards who was entrusted with a talisman of great evil

* Delor plays with a torch on the wall
* SorceressSwift exits to check on Erasmus

<Rogar_Darklight>      Apparently she does not...
<Jigen>      I think she saw through that lame pick up line RD

* Rogar_Darklight      looks over at Jigen.
*Jigen grins*

<Zara>      Ahem!
<Rogar_Darklight>      It was not...a line, as you say.
<Jigen>      Sure, sure
<Zara>      I'm not finished yet
<Jigen>      Sorry ma'am
<Rogar_Darklight>      The Healing Hands is one of the abilities of those who walk the path of honor.

* Khaveen flexes, pocketing the crystal ball. Apparantly he's actually a thief/fighter, deadliest combination in the west.
* Rogar_Darklight looks over to Zara.

<Delor>      please continue the sooner your done the sooner I can burn something
<Zara>      This talisman was stolen this morning, and both Erasmus and Fenrus were poisoned
<Rogar_Darklight>      My apologies; please continue.
<Khaveen>      Honor shmonor. Rat had it coming.
<Zara>      This is serious...
<Jigen>      Who would have the most to gain from stealing the talisman, what can it do?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Do we know what poison was used, Lady Zara?
<Zara>      No one was suppose to know that Erasmus was guarding the talisman
<Khaveen>      Look, it's pretty easy. You want us to find the 'perpetrator' of this, and bring him to 'justice'... My question is, what's the pay.
<Zara>      I'll get to that later
<Jigen>      This sounds probono to me
<Delor>      who cares as long as we get to burn them

* Khaveen shrugs, and continues to pocket this and that. Old man won't need it.
* Rogar_Darklight looks over at the moneygrubbers.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Must you always focus on monetary reward?
<Rylue>      What do you expect from him?

* Rogar_Darklight walks over behind Khaveen and grabs his arm.

<Zara>      Anyone could want the talisman. It has the potential to destroy lifeforms on earth
<Rogar_Darklight>      Put. Them. Back. Now.

* Khaveen eyes the arm-grabbing.

<Jigen>      Kaveen, you know Erasmus probably has tracking spells (amongst other nasties) on those things don't you?
<Zara>      Sigh... Will you just be quiet and listen for a moment?
<Khaveen>      Look, Rogar, buddy, I know you have a thing for me, but fact of the matter is, not for you; And hands off the merchandise.
<Delor>      and he has some nice fire spells :D
<Zara>      Is that too much to ask?
<Khaveen>      Listen? Yes, yes, let's listen. Who needs to be stabbed!
<Rogar_Darklight>      Put everything back and BE SILENT!
<Jigen>      A sword can destroy lifeforms on earth what's so special about how this talisman does it?
<Khaveen>      Put what back? *wry grin*

* Rylue rolls his eyes

<Jigen>      Khaveen for you own safety *develop* some respect for the dead and pay attention
<Delor>      If he wants Erasmus to insinerate him, who are we to stand in his way

* Jafar is listening
* Rogar_Darklight forces Khaveen into a chair and takes back all that was stolen.
* Delor is listening also

<Jigen>      I detest suicide, even if it does improve the gene pool
<Khaveen>      Far as I see it... The old man is dead, this stuff'll get auctioned off anyway... ANd what good is gold for the already wealthy, when I can be all wealth- HEY!
<Zara>      No one really knows for sure, but when combined with two other talismans, it could give its weilder unholy power
<Rogar_Darklight>      Feel free to Mute him, Zara...
<Zara>      Erasmus is NOT dead!
<Jigen>      Unholy power, well THAT narrows down the list of suspects
<Khaveen>      ...Yet. *grin*
<Rogar_Darklight>      Is he comatose, like when he was poisoned in Silmaria?

* Rylue glares at Khaveen

<Jigen>      Probably

* Khaveen grins stupidly.

<Delor>      Zare, is he?
<Zara>      Yes

* Rogar_Darklight glares at Khaveen.

<Khaveen>      Any evidence of who did this, then?
<Delor>      bummer
<Rogar_Darklight>      Be silent!
<Jigen>      Khaveen we're doing this for your safety, Erasmus is going to toast you if you keep his stuff
<Khaveen>      That talisman sounds like it'll be worth something.
<Zara>      The healer is attending to him now, but she can't do much, without the proper cure ingredients
<Delor>      not that I'd mind seeing someone being toasted. what do you need?
<Khaveen>      Wait wait wait.
<Jigen>      Yes, worth something to the kind of badarse who wouldn't mind smoking you to get it

* Rogar_Darklight rises.

<Rogar_Darklight>      I should see what I can do; the Healing Hands of a Paladin may be able to help the Archmage.
<Khaveen>      Don't go signing us up for any side-tracking things. Right now, what we need to do is get the /talisman/.
<Zara>      Our sources tell us that the talisman hasn't left Spielbug yet
<Jigen>      Okay so we got two jobs, cure Erasmus and get this talisman back
<Khaveen>      Excellent.

* Khaveen smacks his forhead.

<Zara>      Yes
<Jigen>      Erasmus probaly knows how to track the talisman, so the fastest way to find it is to cure him
<Delor>      which involves more things to burn?
<Khaveen>      Oh yea? How do we know the curing part won't take longer than robbing everyone blind in the middle of the night, eventually finding the talisman?

* Rogar_Darklight heads for the staircase to Erasmus's room.

<Zara>      I hate to say this, but retrieving the talisman is your first prioriety
<Jigen>      How do you know the talisman is in someone's house?
<Khaveen>      And er... That will get us the most burnination, yea.

* Rogar_Darklight stops at the foot of the stairs.

<Khaveen>      How do we know it's not? *grin*
<Jigen>      It could be concealed in some random part of the forrest
<Zara>      Perhaps
<Rogar_Darklight>      Are you sure, Zara? Should I not at least TRY to help Archmage Erasmus first?
<Delor>      I'll burn down the forest to find it :D
<Khaveen>      It could also be beneath someone's pillow as they slumber away, dreaming thoughts of destruction.
<Delor>      mawhahahaha
<Jigen>      Or under some random stone
<Zara>      You are to try and retrieve the talisman and help Erasmus

* Khaveen grins and nods to RD and Zara.

<Zara>      But the talisman must come first
<Delor>      ok, how do we track this thing?
<Jigen>      No problem
<Khaveen>      Let's ditch the paly(s) and get on with the grooviness.
<Jigen>      I ain't no paladin bro, I ninja
<Zara>      If we knew how to track it, we would have done it ourselves...
<Rogar_Darklight>      But I may have a chance at saving Erasmus, or at least abating his pain, somewhat...
<Khaveen>      Yes, yes you/he will! Do it!
<Jigen>      So what's our best lead on finding this talisman
<Khaveen>      *mutters to self* More fun and gold for me...!
<Zara>      Talk to the healer if you want to know how to help him
<Rylue>      Besides searching the entire valley? Doesn't really sound like we have one.
<Zara>      as for the talisman... I'm afraid I have no leads. Just search everywhere
<Rogar_Darklight>      Is Amelia upstairs with Swift and Erasmus then?
<Jigen>      Then we're boned
<Zara>      You're a big group. YEs
<Khaveen>      Ama who?
<Delor>      the healer
<Khaveen>      What's an- Oh, that broad. 'kay.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Then I shall speak with her and Swift and see if a Paladin's abilities may be of aid.
<Delor>      she helped me with a couple minor burns I got playing with a particular fruit tree

* Rogar_Darklight      heads up the stairs.
* Khaveen      watches RD leave, and returns to pocketing magical trinkets.

<Zara>      As for reward, the leaders of WIT will pay you 5000 gold each for the recovery of the talisman
<Khaveen>      These'll sell somethin' nice.
<Rylue>      Khaveen!
<Khaveen>      And that'll sell even better.

*Jigen grabs Khaveen by the scruff of the neck and leads him outside*

<Rogar_Darklight>      (bellowing downstairs) AND KEEP YOUR HANDS IN YOUR POCKETS, KHAVEEN!
<Rylue>      Put them back.

* Khaveen snickering.

<Delor>      5000, that's alot of matches :D
<Khaveen>      (bellowing upstairs) TECHNICALLY THEY NEVER LEFT MY POCKETS!
<Zara>      We expect you to do your job
<Jigen>      Let's go, we find this talisman, we cure Erasmus and we save the world, sounds like a plan to me
<Zara>      Do not fail in this mission. It could mean the end of the world
<Delor>      Alright, let's burnanate something
<Khaveen>      *shakes his head* Nobody's going to end my world, darlin'.

Thanks Swift for posting the transcript up!

You're welcome, Pwincess!

Healer, Dungeon Mistress, gargoyle - played by Swift

Part 2

* Rogar_Darklight reaches the top of Zauberberg and Knocks on the door to Erasmus' chamber.

<Jigen>      Start with Khaveen it'l give hima good idea what's in store for him when Erasmus wakes up
<Rogar_Darklight>      Sorceress Swift? Healer Appleberry? May I enter?

* Healer opens door

<Healer>      Can I help you?
<Khaveen>      'specially not with all this nice loot to sell at the magical auction at that WIT convention thingy every spring!
<Rogar_Darklight>      I am here to see what aid I can give the Archmage, milady.

* Rogar_Darklight bows.
* SorceressSwift is by his bedside

<Rogar_Darklight>      I am Rogar Darklight, a Paladin. I offer my help, however I can.

* Healer speaks in a whisper, ""I'm afraid there's very little you can do for him""

<Jigen>      Okay Khaveen, you go make yourself useful by checking with the thieves guild to see if anyone knows anything about special magical trinkets

* Khaveen grabs a big sack, puts all his loot therein, ties it to a walking stick, sets it on his shoulder, and finally walks upstairs, barging in brazenly.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Has a Paladin already attempt to Heal him, then?

*Jigen cuts a hole in Khaveen's sack and all the loot spills out*

<Rylue>      KHAVEEN! Put the stuff back!
<Khaveen>      (offhand, before heading upstairs) Wouldn't a ninja be more welcome in the thieve's gui- HEY!
<Healer>      This poison cannot be removed with simple magic
<Delor>      umm sake, I know how to make a torch with that

* Khaveen draws his sword! Wickedly!

<Jigen>      A thief is more welcome in the THIEVES guild wouldn't you say

* Khaveen      draws his other sword! Twice as wickedly!

<Khaveen>      A ninja's just a thief who failed! Pah!

*Jigen cracks his knuckles* you can try

<Rogar_Darklight>      Though I know the spell of First Aid, I was not thinking of using it.

* Rylue draws his two swords

<Rogar_Darklight>      After all, the Healing Hands of a Paladin are far more than a simple spell.
<Healer>      I'm afraid you'll need potent ingredients to help him, and i don't know where to get them

* Khaveen also draws his axe. With his teeth.
* Rylue pulls out his magical dagger

<Rogar_Darklight>      The others are searching even now, Healer.

*Jigen catches Khaveen's swords in the spikes on his palms and headbutts the Khaveen in the face*

<Rylue>      Enough of this bickering. We need to find the tailsman.
<Healer>      If you want to help him, get me a lock of dryad hair, mandrake root, and meep fur

* Khaveen pulls out his bow, setting an arrow at the string, never really taking a swing with either instrument, before oomphing to the floor.

<Rogar_Darklight>      But I am still here and I want to try to save the Archmage.
<Jigen>      Now quit your pilferring and lets get to work

* Rogar_Darklight looks at the Healer oddly.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Why are you avoiding my question?

* Delor      sets Khaveen's bow on fire

<Healer>      I can't make any promises, but these might help him

* Khaveen picks himself up off the ground, dusts himself off, mops up a bit of blood, puts everything away, grabs his sack, grumbles, takes out his smaller leather backpack, and takes what looks to be the most expensive stuff, craming it into the backpack. At the loss of a bow.

<Healer>      I already told you how to help him
<Rylue>      KHAVEEN! Stop pilfering
<Healer>      Now don't waste my time. I have more important matters to attend to
<Jigen>      Fine, if Khaveen wants to be incinerated by Erasmus' magical security let him, let's find this toy
<Khaveen>      I pilfer nothing.
<Rogar_Darklight>      But you never answered if the Healing Hands of a Paladin had yet been called upon.
<Delor>      Inceration, yesssss
<Khaveen>      I consider it... Investing. *slings his backpack over his shoulder, and nods, once more, heading up the stairs, barging in brazenly*
<Khaveen>      Done yet?
<Rylue>      Let's just find this tailsman, before there's no world left.
<Rogar_Darklight>      My ability may not save him, but it may extend the time he has, giving the others a better chance...
<Healer>      I already told you. None of this works. You need these ingredients to try and save him
<Jigen>      Okay Let's leave RD and Khaveen to annoy the healers while the rest of us do some work
<Healer>      This is no ordinary poison
<Rogar_Darklight>      Perhaps it may even allow him to wake and tell us what happened...
<Rylue>      Agreed

* Rylue heads for the exit

<Jigen>      Okay who else has thief contacts?
<Khaveen>      Er, guess not. *nods to Erasmus* Get better, ole' fellah. I'll need you to appraise the worth of these items, after all.
<Healer>      You're welcomed to try, if you don't believe me

* Khaveen heads back downstairs, eying Jigen and Rylue.
* Rogar_Darklight looks over at Erasmus and Swift.

<Healer>      But I'm telling you, don't waste your time
<Khaveen>      Long trek downstairs, don't you think? And by downstairs, I mean, down the mountain.
<SorceressSwift>      Please wake up...
<Jigen>      Not for you, you're getting charbroiled before you leave the door
<Rogar_Darklight>      You have said nothing that will convince that it WOULD be a waste of time, Healer.
<Khaveen>      Oh yea?
<Jigen>      Go on, try it
<Rogar_Darklight>      If a Paladin has not yet been called upon to Heal Erasmus, then I should try.
<Rylue>      Go tick off a gargoyle while you're at it.

* Delor plays with a torch
* Khaveen pulls a rope off his waist, unravelling it's full length to be quite a very long length.

<Jigen>      Try walking out that door and see if you don't get bruned to ash

* Khaveen grins smugly, and does so, quite fine on the other side of the door.
* Delor touches torch to rope
* Jafar enters Erasmus' room
* Rogar_Darklight walks past the Healer and approaches Swift and Erasmus.

<Jafar>      How is he?
<Rogar_Darklight>      <softly> Lady Swift?
<Khaveen>      Seems to me that the wizard doesn't quite have the glyphs he's got when he can stand up.
<Rylue>      Delor, you were supposed to light Khaveen on fire. Not the rope.

* SorceressSwift wipes away a tear.
<Jigen>      *Khaveen bursts into flames as the spells kick in*

<SorceressSwift>      Why won't he wake up?
<Jigen>      Told ya
<Rogar_Darklight>      <softly> I wish to try my abilities upon the Archmage. Please move aside.

* Jafar sighs sadly
* Khaveen eyes the rope with some disdain, before bursting into flame himself. He gasps, and looks down, before leaping down the mountain witht he loot, rolling and rolling, until he's nice and extinguished.

<Delor>      flames yesss hahahaha

* SorceressSwift walks to jafar

<Rogar_Darklight>      Thank you.
<Jafar>      How is he?
<Rylue>      Why do we even bother with him?
<SorceressSwift>      Not doing well

* Rogar_Darklight invokes the power of the Healing Hands.

<Jafar>      ....
<SorceressSwift>      I swear I get those responsible for it!

* Rogar_Darklight      attempts to Heal Erasmus.
* Khaveen      dusts himself off and stands, all battered 'n' stuff, before hiking down the road, a good mile or so ahead of Jigen and company. Just the way he likes it.

<Jigen>      We've watsed forty-five minutes because of one idiot kelpto and a paladin who won't take NO for an answer
<DungeonMistress>      Erasmus doesn't respond
<Jigen>      wasted

* Rogar_Darklight looks over to Jigen.

<Jigen>      What?
<Rylue>      Good thing I have a word or two for the gargoyle.
<SorceressSwift>      If it's the last thing I do...
<Rogar_Darklight>      I thought you all would have left by now; you cannot help here. I must at least try to help Erasmus. The rest of you go; I'll follow shortly.
<Jigen>      We would have, but we've been trying to stop the idiot from getting himself killed

* Rylue whispers something into the gargoyle's ear, which transports him, Delor, and Jigen to the bottom of the mountain.
* Delor heads down the mountain to the gargoyl, igniteing small bushes as he goes

<Rogar_Darklight>      Oh, and Jafar?
<Jafar>      Yes?

* Khaveen      cracks his leather-gloved knuckles, drawing his sword happily, eyeing it carefully, before sheathing it and, finding a semi-secluded little grove, begins to view his booty.
* SorceressSwift      teleports to join the rest

<Rogar_Darklight>      <whispering> Keep and eye on Khaveen.
<SorceressSwift>      They pay for it...
<Jigen>      Okay now that we've dumped the excess baggage how do we want to find this talisman?

* Rogar_Darklight      continues to try to Heal Erasmus.

<Delor>      hyea rocky, how's it hanging?
<DungeonMistress>      Erasmus still doesn't respond
<Rogar_Darklight>      Blast...

* Rogar_Darklight      stops.

<SorceressSwift>      Where do we begin the hunt?
<Rylue>      I guess we could ask around the town, and see if anyone might have seen anything.
<Delor>      oh gargoyle, ya feel like talking?
<Rogar_Darklight>      I expected I could not cure him, but I hoped I could at least give him more time, maybe even wake him briefly...
<Jigen>      Okay, I'm going to sneak into the thieves guild and see if I can pick up any useful info, what are you guys doing?

* Rogar_Darklight      looks around for Healer Appleberry.

<DungeonMistress>      The gargoyle looks ahead stonily
<Delor>      :D
<Rogar_Darklight>      Healer! Are you here?
<healer>      Yes?
<Jafar>      What was the cure again?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Do you have any stamina potions with you?
<SorceressSwift>      I'm going to ask around in town as well
<Jafar>      Good idea

* healer      passes some stamina potions to Roger
* Khaveen      smiles happily, heading through a tiny crawl space, popping out in a now unused cave, to hide his booty in the corner; Fred's not around anymore, after all. And what a place to hide a small, expensive stash! Right here under this haystack/rock/board with nails in it!
* Delor      pulls out a torch and ignites it. he then lifts it up so that the flames are licking the bottom of the gargoyl

<Rogar_Darklight>      Thank you; I will need them for this...
<Rylue>      I think I'll look around the forest then.
<healer>      If you want to help him, get me a lock of dryad hair, meep fur and a mandrake root

* Rogar_Darklight      invokes the full power of his Paladin abilities.

<Jigen>      Drad's have hair?

* Rogar_Darklight      places one hand on Erasmus and another on Fenrus.

<Jigen>      Dryad's rather

* Rogar_Darklight      attempts to Heal both using all of his stamina.

<healer>      Not all of them
<Jafar>      Some do
<Rylue>      I shall check around Erana's Garden, and the cave that Bernard was kept when he was a bear.
<Delor>      hey, Rocky, feel like talking yet?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Please...
<Jigen>      Okay RD's assisting the healers, Jigen's checking the thief's guild, Swift's checking in town and someone else is checking the forest
<DungeonMistress>      Erasmus still doesn't respond to the healing
<Rogar_Darklight>      ...must...help them.....at least...give them more time...

* Rogar_Darklight      is almost drained of stamina.

<Delor>      and I'm grilling the gargoyle

* Khaveen      dusts his hands off, and heads, slowly, back to the base of Mt. Zauberburg, in the hopes of meeting up with someone there, maybe.
* Rogar_Darklight      has lost all his stamina; he falls to one knee.

<gargolye>      What is it, bub?

<Jigen>      *By now we've all moved of on our separate assignments*
* Rogar_Darklight      swallows one of the stamina potions.

<Jafar>      Whoa! It talked!

* Rylue      enters into Erana's Garden, and feels an inner peace enter him

Part 3

<Delor>      have you seen anyone come by here, say a nasty assassin like person?

* Rogar_Darklight stands up shakily.
* Khaveen meets with not a one, although there seems to be some people up on the mountain. Scanning the ground he sees footprints, but is not trained enough to discern direction or even species of creator.
* Rogar_Darklight sees that Erasmus and Fenris are still unconscious.

<gargolye>      Yeah, a number of goblins led by a man
<Rogar_Darklight>      It was not enough.
<Delor>      can you tell me about the man?
<gargolye>      He petrified me temporarily, so i couldn't do anything

* Rylue finds nothing unusual about the Garden, and grabs a piece of fruit, before leaving.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Healer Appleberry!
<Delor>      did you see where he came from or where he went?
<gargolye>      He was tall, and covered his face very well with a cloak. I saw him coming up the mountain
 
* Rogar_Darklight heads to the door.

<gargolye>      But i didn't see anymore after he petrified me
<Delor>      cloak> good, more cloth to burn :D
<Rogar_Darklight>      Healer Appleberry! Please come at once!
<Delor>      right, Jafar, you have any questions?
<Healer>      Didn't I tell you it was useless?
<Jafar>      No

* Rylue enters into the cave, and notices a dim light farther into the cave

<Jafar>      At least we have an idea of who did this
<Delor>      ok, let's go down to town and check out the pub
<Jafar>      Alright

* Khaveen ironically, flips his hood up, to hide his face from the sun, keeping his cloak tight about him as he climbs the mountain again, nimbly straight up the side, to view the event taking place up there, and the small gathering.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Yes, and I see you were right. However, I felt...something...before I nearly passed out. Please check Erasmus.
<Khaveen>      *huff huff* Wait for me!
<Healer>      Alright
<Rogar_Darklight>      Perhaps I gave him some more time...

* Delor heads through the forset towards the town
* Khaveen grumbling, scampers after them.

<SorceressSwift>      Sigh... nothing... I failed you, teacher..
       
* Delor ignites a large bush
* Rylue moves closer to the light

<Rogar_Darklight>      I must go, Healer. I must aid the others. Take care of them.
<Delor>      hey, Jafar check out how this guy burns

* Jafar heads towards the town
* Rogar_Darklight walks down the stairs.

<Jafar>      Knock it off!

* SorceressSwift meets Jafar

<Delor>      woo hoo hoo ha
<SorceressSwift>      Found anything?

* Jafar      stomps out the fire
*Jigen emerges from the trapdoor in the bar and walks out, he sports some new bruises*
* Delor      continues towards town

<Jigen>      The theives don't know anything
<Rogar_Darklight>      <to himself> Something very evil has touched Erasmus...I Sensed it.
<SorceressSwift>      This is bad...

* Jafar tells Swift the gargoyles story

<Rogar_Darklight>      <to himself> This may be far harder than I thought...

* Rylue notices the light is coming from a torch. He then notices that there are drawing on the ground.

<SorceressSwift>      Goblins?

* Khaveen gives up on trying to follow the group somewhere near the top of the mountain, and instead has a seat right near the doorway to the 'castle'.
* Rogar_Darklight stands outside Erasmus' house.
* Delor enters pub and buys a drink
* Rogar_Darklight looks across the valley.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Where would they all have gone?
<Delor>      who's up for a round of dragon's breath?

* Rogar_Darklight turns to the gargoyle.

<Rogar_Darklight>      My friend, can you help me?
<Jafar>      Yeah

* Khaveen looks up at Rogar.

<Jafar>      Strange...
<Khaveen>      What am I? Chopped liver?
*Jigen takes Delor up on his round*
<Delor>      what Jaf?

* Rylue makes note of all of the drawings, andquickly heads to the town.

<Jafar>      Who would lead the goblins?
<Delor>      beats me, but I'm going to burn them
<Rogar_Darklight>      Friend gargoyle, I ask for your help.

*Jigen and Delor and having competitions to see who's flame can stretch further*

<Delor>      and their goblin friends

* Khaveen clears his throat a bit louder.

<Khaveen>      BUB!
<gargolye>      What do you want, bub?
<Khaveen>      Stop talking to Rocky the rolling stone up there.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Can you tell me where all the others have gone...
<Khaveen>      He needs his beauty rest. *snicker*

* Rogar_Darklight glances at Khaveen.

<gargolye>      What am I? A tour guide? Get lost!

* Rylue enters into the pub.

<Rogar_Darklight>      ...except for this vagabond.
<Khaveen>      Vagabond... I like that.

* Delor down his drink and ignites a torch with his breath

<Rogar_Darklight>      Can you at least transport me to one of them then, my friend?
<Rylue>      Delor, watch it.
<Jigen>      No Vagabond has a coolness factor to it, Khaveen's just annoying

* Rylue quickly steps aside.

<Delor>      sorry, I was just playing
<Khaveen>      Makes me sound... mysterious. C'mon, I think they're at town. Hey, Gargoyle! The answer to your question is... er... *insert incorrect answer*! Now send me to the bottom!

* gargolye drops him down at the bottom of the mountain

<Rylue>      I think I found something in the cave.

* Rogar_Darklight smiles.

<Delor>      Rylue, would you like to go searching the woods with me?
<Jigen>      Yeah okay

* Khaveen dusts himself off and nods a smile of appreciation up the mountain.

<Delor>      I need to find wood for the hooded guy's pyre
<Rogar_Darklight>      Thank you, my stony friend. That fool most sorely tries my patience.
<Khaveen>      Fastest way down; Watch goodie-goodie /walk/ all the way down.

* Jafar enters the tavern and sees Rylue

<Jafar>      I thought I would find you here... Did you find out anything?
<Rylue>      In the cave near Erana's Garden, there were drawings on the ground. They looked like something used in a ritual.
<Delor>      Jah would you like to join me in a pyre wood search?

Part 4

*Jigen hears about the Goglin-leader thingy off Delor and heads out to the goblin ambush to check things out*
* Khaveen thought he was dropped first. Now he's all disoriented. And follows Rogar.

<Jafar>      Hmm...

* Rogar_Darklight arrives at the bottom of Zauberberg.

<Delor>      hey Jiggy wait up

* Rogar_Darklight looks to see if anyone is there besides Khaveen.

<Jigen>      Waiting

* Delor rushes out after Jigen

<Delor>      I was getting clostiphobic in there. couldn't burn anything
<Jigen>      Well my fireing friend, let's go hunt us some ork... goblin, whatever
<Rylue>      Jafar, do you know where Swift is?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hmm, apparently the gargoyle can only teleport one to the bottom of Zauberberg...
<Delor>      right on
<Jafar>      She said she was going to ask around town...
<Rogar_Darklight>      Oh well, I suppose I'll just have to find the others the hard way...

* Delor light a pair of torches
* Rogar_Darklight turns to Khaveen.

<Rylue>      I think she might be able to tell us something about the drawings in the cave.
<Khaveen>      Oh hush. You've got me.

* SorceressSwift teleports to them

<Rogar_Darklight>      If you try anything around me, I will know and I will NOT be pleased.
<Rylue>      Sppeaking of her....
<Rogar_Darklight>      Are we clear?
<Khaveen>      Try what?
<Jafar>      There you are
<Khaveen>      Robbing you?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Theft of ANYTHING.

* Delor heads towards the goblin ambush

<Khaveen>      What's a goodie goodie like you got anyway? Oh hush.
<Jigen>      Kickarse sword
<Rogar_Darklight>      You will behave yourself in my presence. Understood?
<Delor>      sword who wants a sword when you can have torches
<Rogar_Darklight>      It's not what I have, it's what everyone else has. You will not steal. UNDERSTOOD?!
<Khaveen>      If you think you scare me, you're sadly mistaken. *waggles his finger in a motion for him to follow* I'll get you to the seedy underground of spielburg. Technically, I will not steal 'again'.
<Rylue>      Swift, I found drawings that seemed to be for a ritual of some kind in the cave, near Erana's Garden.
<SorceressSwift>      Interesting. Lead the way.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Then we shall go together, Khaveen. Shall you lead the way or shall I?

*Jigen and Delor head out to goblin ambush to take names and kick arse, do we find anything?*
* Rylue walks to the cave
* Jafar follows Rylue

<Khaveen>      A big strong armored figure like you should lead the way to the town, I guess, and I'll get you through the crowds and into the holes.

* Delor lishts a bush on fire as he walks
* Rogar_Darklight smirks.

<dungeonmistress>      Jigen finds a note
<Rogar_Darklight>      You presume a Paladin knows nothing of the ways of Stealth?

* Rylue arrives at the cave

<Delor>      what's it say? jiggy

* Khaveen merely nods.

<Jigen>      Ohh a note I wonder what it says *keeps it away from delor's torches*
<Khaveen>      Not with that clankity clank covering your body, no.
<Delor>      sorry

<Jigen>      *What does my note say?*
* Rogar_Darklight looks at his attire.

<Rogar_Darklight>      I see no ""klankity-klank"" here, as you say.
<dungeonmistress>      ""Greetings! Erasmus keeps one of the four talismans in his possession
<Jigen>      Let's see, milk, egss, bread, one third of evil unholy talisman... interesting

* Rogar_Darklight motions ofr Khaveen to follow.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Let's go.
<Khaveen>      Oh no? Just look at yourself!
<dungeonmistress>      You are to retrieve it and bring it to me near the cave by noon""
<Rylue>      See, there's a dim light farther into the cave.

* Rogar_Darklight heads through the forest.

<dungeonmistress>      Do not fail me. Signed, M
<Jigen>      What time is it now?

* Khaveen does so, warily, dual swords drawn. And axe within teeth's reach.

<dungeonmistress>      (11am)
<Delor>      so we have an hour?
<Jigen>      *Looks at Delor* let's motor boy
<Delor>      where?
<Rogar_Darklight>      One who knows both the arts of Stealth and Magic.
<Rylue>      Shall we go in to examine the drawings?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Observe.

* SorceressSwift reaches the cave
*Jigen and Delor leg it towards 'the cave'*

dun dun da

Tree, Sprite - played by Kailkay

Part 5

<SorceressSwift>      YEs

* Rogar_Darklight casts Hide and vanishes in front of Khaveen.
* Rylue enters into the cave, and heads towards the light
* Delor drops a lite torch as he runs

<Delor>      oops

* Khaveen raises a brow and nods slowly.
* Rogar_Darklight takes a step and his Hide is dispelled.

<Jafar>      I see the light...what is it?

* Rogar_Darklight smirks.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Is that enough proof for you?
<Khaveen>      Clever trick, mage. *pushes out in front of him, wanting to dispel Rogar, but woe alas... He has already done so.*
<Rylue>      That's a torch that's lit near the drawings.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Now, let's go.

* SorceressSwift examines the drawings

<Khaveen>      Too bad it won't work the way good old fashioned sneakiness will. Indeed, let's go.
<Delor>      torch, let me see

* Rogar_Darklight travels Stealthily through the forest, avoiding random encounters.
* Khaveen travels stealthily-er! through the forest, avoiding random encounters /better/.

<Rylue>      See? *Points at the ground* There are the drawings.

* Rogar_Darklight reaches Erana's Garden and enters.

<Rylue>      What do you make of them, Swift?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hmm...so this is her Garden.

* Delor pulls out a pair of torches to shed light on the drawings

<SorceressSwift>      It looks like a ritual for the talisman
<Rogar_Darklight>      Erana certainly does fabulous work...truly a Paladin in all but name.
<SorceressSwift>      Probably to release its power.
<Jafar>      Hmm...
<Khaveen>      Right.

* Rogar_Darklight places his hand on the tree.
*Jigen hides near the maw of the cave waiting for the theif to bring the talisman*

<Delor>      but how does this help us find it?

* Khaveen sits down in the meadow happily*
* Rogar_Darklight      concentrates.

<Jafar>      Brings back memories...
<Khaveen>      Much better. Let's sit tight for a minute.

* Rogar_Darklight      closes his eyes.

<Jafar>      Of the ""artifact"" incident
<Rogar_Darklight>      I sense her spirit in this place...
<SorceressSwift>      Heh
<The_Tree>      <gentle voice> Remove your hand.
<Delor>      I could us some spirits

* Rogar_Darklight opens his eyes wide and steps back.

<Rogar_Darklight>      You...you speak?!
<Delor>      they burn so nice
<The_Tree>      <gentle voice> Kneel.

* Rogar_Darklight kneels before The Tree.
* Khaveen raises a brow to the tree and Rogar, tipping his head curiously to the side.

<Rogar_Darklight>      I apologize, spirit of nature. Are you related to the Dryad of this land?

* The_Sprite      flips and flies and skitters out of the tree, giggling maniacly.

<The_Sprite>      <shrill voice> Haha, made you kneel!

* Rogar_Darklight realizes he's been had.

<Rylue>      So, wouldn't whoever stole the tailsman has to bring it here to perform the ritual?

* Rogar_Darklight stands and chuckles.
* Khaveen settles back down, still watching the ongoings, but with a bit more amusement.

<Rogar_Darklight>      A pretty jest, sprite.
<SorceressSwift>      That's probably correct
<Delor>      I don't know does the picture indicate a place?
<Rogar_Darklight>      I thank you; a little humor is just what I needed to lighten my heart.
<The_Sprite>      Know the dryad, do I? Know the dryad, so I do!
<Rogar_Darklight>      Have you seen anyone else in this garden recently?
<Delor>      maybe we should hide deeper in the cave?
<Rylue>      I guess we could just wait here then.
<The_Sprite>      In this garden? Yes... Yes, I have, and indeed, will always see another in this garden. This garden, in it, many people are, always.
<Delor>      if we're going to ambush.... does, does that mean I have to put out my torches
<Rogar_Darklight>      What do you mean, little one?
<The_Sprite>      The worms and the catterpillars and the flies and the mosquitoes and the frogs and the butterflies and...

* Delor looks sad
* Rogar_Darklight grins.
* Khaveen snickers.

<Khaveen>      And the goodie goodies?
<Rogar_Darklight>      No, no my friend, other humans.
<The_Sprite>      What's a goodie goodie? Maybe many other goodie goodies... But no, Humans are a treat, and a rare, and a fun!
<Rogar_Darklight>      Yes, I imagine they are.
<The_Sprite>      Except for that /one/ man.
<Khaveen>      One man?
<Rogar_Darklight>      That ""one""?
<The_Sprite>      One man. Dark man.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Which one would that be?
<The_Sprite>      Mean man. Tall man. Ugly man. Hidden man...
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hidden?

* Rylue finds a comfortable spot in the cave, and waits

<The_Sprite>      Doesn't like the others to see the him, I guess!
<Khaveen>      Interesting.

* Delor      reluctantly extinguishes his torches and moves deeper into the cave

<Rogar_Darklight>      Concealed...by a cloak or hood?
<Khaveen>      The gargoyle told those others up on the mountain earlier of a man enshrouded...
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hmmm. I see. Do you know which way he left the Garden?
<The_Sprite>      Both and none and all and both and both! Both? Yes, both.

* Delor starts flicking a lighter on and off
* Rylue twirls around his magical dagger

<The_Sprite>      The only way you can leave the garden, friend! To the south! Hahahaha!
<Khaveen>      Lot of help the 'spirit of the forest' will be.

* Rogar_Darklight smiles.

<Rogar_Darklight>      And after that, fair one?

*Jigen waits by the cave, not moving, controlling his breathing*

<The_Sprite>      You want the spirit of the forest??? Hahaha! Talk to the dryad, she'll know. I live in /this/ tree, but she lives in all of them!

* Delor pulls out a pouch of sulfer and a pouch of charcoal and begins mixing them
* Rogar_Darklight nods.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Very well then; I shall go and speak with the Dryad.
        
* Khaveen scratches his chin, popping up to his feet, heading over to Rogar, slinging an arm over the man's shoulder, as one might do to a friend.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Before I go, can you take care of something for me, pixie?

Meleen - played by Swift
Mysterious Man AKA Leon, Goblin group - played by Jafar
Rendevouz goblin group - played by Kailkay

Part 6

* Meleen waits near the cave, unseen by others

<The_Sprite>      Go, yes, and speak with the dryad, quick and quicker. Mean man says mean things, does mean things, and likes mean things.

* Rogar_Darklight hands the pixie a magic ring.
* Delor puts the new mixure and some samll stones in another pouch

<Rogar_Darklight>      Kepp this item safe here in the Garden, all right? I shall return for it.

* Khaveen looks at the ring, licks his lips, and eyes Rogar and the sprite, though he takes a step back.
* Rogar_Darklight shoots a glare at Khaveen.
* Delor inserts a string into the third pouch

<Rylue>      Be sure everyone stays out of the light of the torch. We don't want to be seen when they arrive.

* Meleen approaches group

<The_Sprite>      Oooh! Such a pretty shiney! Makes a crown for now for Pixie me! *slips the ring around his brow and nods with a grin* Never a problem, safe it will be!

<Khaveen>      Phooie.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Good. I thank you.
<Meleen>      I see that you have come at last

* Rogar_Darklight bows to the woodsprite.

<Meleen>      Where is the talisman? Give it to me
<Rogar_Darklight>      And now I must leave.

* The_Sprite melds back into the tree, ring going with it.

<Delor>      don't jump out of hiding until you hear a bang
<Rogar_Darklight>      Come, Khaveen.

* Rogar_Darklight heads out of the Garden.

<Khaveen>      Fine, sure, whatever. DOesn't bother me.

* Mysterious_Man gives Meleen the talisman

<Mysterious_Man>      Here you are
<Meleen>      Very good. Here is your reward

* Rogar_Darklight immediately gets a hit on his Danger Sense outside the Garden.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Something is going on...
<SorceressSwift>      Enough of this! Let's attack them!
<Jigen>      *Jigen steps our of hiding* Nice talisman lady, it'll go great with your earrings

* Rogar_Darklight looks to the east.

<Rogar_Darklight>      ..in the cave!
<Meleen>      What?!

* Khaveen      follows Rogar out of Erana's Peace, saying sweet sorrowful goodbye to the pretty music.

<Meleen>      Get them!

* Meleen      runs off

<Khaveen>      Spidey sense a-tingling? Har har.
<Rylue>      Great.

* Mysterious_Man draws his sword
* Rylue draws his two swords

<Rogar_Darklight>      Khaveen, you head for the Dryad's Grove; I'll deal with whatever's at the cave! GO!
<Mysterious_Man>      Get them!

* Rogar_Darklight runs towards the cave.
* Jigen puts 1200 techniques 'See me rock' on his MP3 player and draws his sword*
* SorceressSwift summons water elemental and attacks group of goblins
* Goblin_Group attacks the heroes
* Delor pulls out his granade
* Rogar_Darklight stands at the mouth of the cave and draws Pureflame.
* Delor pouch, thing
* Rylue slices at one goblind, while decapitating another
* SorceressSwift casts arcane missiles
* Delor and a match
* Rogar_Darklight heads into the cave.
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group saunters through the forest, jibbering and jabbering, coming across the lone Khaveen, but spying Rogar just beyond the way.
* Rogar_Darklight finds everyone.

<SorceressSwift>      DIE!

* Goblin_Group are injured
*Jigen goes to town on the whole group, cutting, hacking, slicing, dicing and generally running red with blood*
* Delor ignites string and tosses pouch into the fray
* Rogar_Darklight ignites Pureflame and starts slicing into the Goblins.

<Delor>      duck
<Rylue>      Where?

*Jigen gets the hell away from the grenade*

<SorceressSwift>      He's getting away! I'll go after him!

* Rylue dives out of the way
* Goblin_Group clubs Rylue
* SorceressSwift teleports after Meleen
* Khaveen is quite completely screwed, although was about to head off to the dryads, now only to draw his swords, and backpeddling, hoping to catch up to Rogar.

<Rylue>      I'm alright.

* Delor granade explodes sending small rocks flying
* Mysterious_Man attacks Jigen

<Rogar_Darklight>      Jigen! Jafar! s everyone all right?!

*Jigen parries and counterattacks*
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group      does let them know that Khaveen is quite completely screwed, and indeed, a band of no small number of goblins surrounds him easily.
* Rogar_Darklight skewers a Goblin.

<Rylue>      I think I am.

* Rylue cuts off another goblins head
* Delor ignites a pair of troches, and ignites the clothes of the nearest goblin

<Rogar_Darklight>      Rylue, stay close to me. Between the two of us, none of these creatures can escape through the entrance.

* Khaveen begins a deadly dance of weaving dual swords, spinning about and slicing into the bunch and out of the bunch and all and inbetween.
* Delor attacks another goblin with his torches
* Rogar_Darklight moves to block the way out.
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group beats Khaveen down, taking heavy losses. (8/15 gobbos left)

<SorceressSwift>      Going somewhere?

* Delor dives between the two goblins and touches his torches to them
* Meleen attacks Swift
* Goblin_Group dies



 

Part 7

* Jigen kicks for the mysterious man's head*
* SorceressSwift attempts to polymorph Meleen
* Khaveen is pummeled unceremoniously to the forest floor, swords going every which way. And that means two.

<Mysterious_Man>      Oof!

* Meleen resists polymorph
* Mysterious_Man is hit
* Rogar_Darklight approaches the center of the cave.

<Rylue>      Well, well, well.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Is everyone all right?

* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group lifts all their clubs in unison.

<Rylue>      Who do we have here.
<Delor>      I'm ok

*Jigen attempts to put a choke hold on MM*
* Khaveen cowers, holding up a sign to surrender!

<Delor>      where is ther more things to burn?
<Khaveen>      Don't hurt me, I'm not as heavily armed as I was just a minute ago!
<Rogar_Darklight>      Jigen, hold him.
<Jigen>      Trying
<Mysterious_Man>      Ugh!

* Mysterious_Man struggles

<Jigen>      Say good night Gracie

* Rogar_Darklight stands in front of the MM.
* Delor leaves cave
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group, or rather the leader of the outfit steps forward, tipping his ugly little head to the side.
* Meleen casts flame strike on Swift

<Rogar_Darklight>      Do you know who I am, knave?
<SorceressSwift>      argh

* Meleen runs off
* Mysterious_Man glares at Rogar
* Delor chases meleen

<Rendevouz_Goblin_Group>      Us was sup-oast to joyen with dem udders! You gets in our way! We gets payback!
<Delor>      hey, I;m the fire guy
<SorceressSwift>      After him!

* Rogar_Darklight stares right into the MM's eyes.

<Jigen>      Love too, little busy putting Mm to sleep
<Delor>      stealing my thing, I'll BURNINATE you

* Khaveen grumbles, grabbing up his axe in both hands, glaring about him, setting his feet beneath him, finally. So much for surrendering.
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group charges.

<Rogar_Darklight>      I am a Paladin, and you cannot lie to me.

* Rogar_Darklight uses Sense Aura.
* Delor keeps chasing Meleen
* Meleen casts firewall

<Rogar_Darklight>      Who are you?

* Delor jumps through fire wall
* Rogar_Darklight puts on his Ring of Truth.

<Jigen>      Rogar forget gim, get Meleenm this guy will be unconscious in another few seconds interrogate him later.

* SorceressSwift gets up and gives chase again

<Delor>      haha fire is my friend

* Khaveen whirls his axe around above his head, feet set, and begins cleaving through goblins as they hack at him, biting and scratching?
* Rogar_Darklight turns to Jigen.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Are you sure?

* Rylue follows Swift
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group does bite and scratch. Oh, and cleave and thump and whump.
* Delor chases Meleen more
* SorceressSwift casts blizzard on Meleen

<SorceressSwift>      Take that!

* Jigen tightens his choke hold, cutting of the cartoid artery and putting MM to sleep*
* Meleen gets hit

<Rogar_Darklight>      I...see.
<Jigen>      Yeah, I'm sure

* Mysterious_Man passes out
* Rylue pulls out his magical dagger.

<Rogar_Darklight>      All right then, what now?
<Jigen>      Get Meleen

* Delor swings at Meleen with both torches

<Jigen>      I'll find something to tie this guy up with
<Khaveen>      I don't really want you to give the others a bad time... *on one knee, cleaving gobbos back, trying to keep his distance from them, as long as possible*

* Meleen gets burned

<Rogar_Darklight>      The one who teleported away?
<Meleen>      Argh

* Meleen pulls out his sword and swings at Delor
* Delor holds a torch up to meleen's clothes
* Rogar_Darklight gets a far away look in his eyes.
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group circle Khaveen carefully, keeping their distance with narrowed eyes, even though they're down to (7/15).

<Rogar_Darklight>      I Sense Danger...not far from here. It might be the one we seek.
<Jigen>      You know magic don't you, try to detect their teleportation traces (or whatver it's called)

* Delor swings other torch at meleen's sword

<Meleen>      argh!

* Meleen drops sword

<Khaveen>      I even like that Goody two shoes. *tightens his grip on his axe* No, you're not getting to them.
<Rogar_Darklight>      I cannot follow magical trails, but my Danger Sense has yet to fail me. Let's go.

* SorceressSwift      casts slow on Meleen
* Jigen binds MM up with MM's own cloak and returns to the goblin fray.
* Rogar_Darklight heads out of the cave, following his Sense.
* Khaveen carefully moves to block the path between the cave and the goblins, bleeding heavily.
* Rylue runs up, and stands along side Swift.

<Delor>      now, I burnanate you

* Jafar was following Swift, but got left behind
* Rogar_Darklight catches up to Jafar.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Jafar! Where is the battle?

* Delor holds torch to Meleen's hair
* SorceressSwift blasts Meleen with arcane missiles

<Jafar>      That way!

* Jigen joins Khaveen in carving up the remaining gobbos*
* Rogar_Darklight throws Jafar a stamina potion.

<Meleen>      BRAAAAAAAGHHHH!!!!! IT BURNS!!!

* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group are blocked from the cavern but ends up getting carved from behind.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Hurry, my friend!
<Jafar>      thanks

* Jafar drinks the potion, then runs faster

<Rylue>      Shouldn't we get the tailsman back from him?

* Meleen attempts to run to the nearest pool
* Rogar_Darklight arrives at Swift's location.

<Rylue>      Don't make me throw my dagger.

* Rogar_Darklight looks at the scene and smirks.
* Delor drops torches and jumps to tackle Meleen

<Rogar_Darklight>      I see you need no assistance, Sorceress...

* Khaveen watches Jigen slicing into the group, beating his way through the small group to his side, to use him as a defensive crutch to hold his wounded self up.
* Jigen mutters to Khaveen as he slices and dices* weakling
* SorceressSwift casts blizzard at Meleen
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group slowly begin to join the other dead bodies littering the ground, with no shortage of blood coating the ground.
* Delor is hit with the blizzard
* Rogar_Darklight draws Pureflame and ignites it once again.

<Delor>      ouch!!! I like fire, I hate cold

* Khaveen begins to chop and slash and swing and bash with his axe, the word 'weakling' enraging him.

<Jigen>      Hehe too easy
<Khaveen>      What kind of weakling takes out a hefty number of goblins when deserted by his only semi-ally!

* Meleen falls to the ground, dead

Part 8

<Rogar_Darklight>      Shall I leavethis one to you, Swift?
<SorceressSwift>      He's dead
<Rylue>      So much for getting any questions out of him.
<Jigen>      the same weakling who get's beaten down by said goblins a moment earlier

* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group whacks and thunks, and slowly (very slowly) becomes dead. (3/15)

<Rogar_Darklight>      Swift! What have you done?!
<Delor>      now to burn is corpes
<SorceressSwift>      Wait
<Rylue>      Get the tailsman first.
<SorceressSwift>      Get that talisman first
<Jigen>      At any rate, sticks and stone may break your bones but names should never hurt yea

* Rogar_Darklight whirls on Swift, anger in his eyes.

<Delor>      right right, here it is
<Khaveen>      Take a look around you, ninja, and tell me how many bodies you see. *cleave slap thunk whoosh chop*
<Rogar_Darklight>      He could have known the antidote! Why did you kill him?
<SorceressSwift>      Delor did. I simply quickened his death
<Jigen>      Plenty, but half of them were mine before you even turned up
<Delor>      no I didn't, I just tackled him, you froze us
<SorceressSwift>      You burned his hair

* Rogar_Darklight hurries over to Meleen's body.

<Delor>      technicality
<Rogar_Darklight>      Maybe it's not too late...

* Rogar_Darklight attempts to use Healing Hands on Meleen's body.
* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group or the remaining two fight with a new fervor now that they realize the ninja was the one who cut them down so hard earlier.

<Rogar_Darklight>      If there's anything left...I may be able to bring it back...
<Delor>      does this mean I don't geet to torch the corpes?
<Jigen>      Come at me
<Khaveen>      *block-blockblobloblbock! Wince!*

* Jigen drive his knee into the firt goblin's face, forcing his nose into his brain*

<SorceressSwift>      The mysterious man is more likely to know about the antidote, since he poisoned erasmus
<Rogar_Darklight>      Well, he's unconscious at the moment.
<Delor>      excellent, so now we burn him?

* Khaveen chops downwards with the axe, severing the second goblin in a clean-cut pair of halfs, right down the middle*
* Jigen clasps Khaveen's wrist* Good fight

<Rogar_Darklight>      And I doubt he knows about the talisman as much as this one.

* Rendevouz_Goblin_Group is, erm, dead.
* Rogar_Darklight keeps trying to Heal Meleen with little success.

<Delor>      and now we burn them :D
<Khaveen>      Pant pant pant.
<Rogar_Darklight>      There may not be enough left..
<Delor>      he should be a healer

* Khaveen looks at jigen, panting, looks at the goblins, panting, looks back to Jigen, panting and glaring*
* Jigen exhales* God I could use a good brew right about now

<Khaveen>      No, no no.

* Rogar_Darklight stops.
* Rogar_Darklight shakes his head.
   
<Khaveen>      No.

* Jigen crosses over to MM* We're gonna need water or something to rouse him*

<Khaveen>      See.
<Delor>      first we save Erasmus, then we burn corpse then drink
<SorceressSwift>      I can handle that
<Khaveen>      You say you killed half of 'em? That half is for you.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Too late; there's nothing left within the mortal shell.
<Khaveen>      This half is mine, and mine only.

* Khaveen begins looting.

<Jigen>      Whatever

* SorceressSwift casts a water spell at MM
* Mysterious_Man wakes up
* Rogar_Darklight returns to the cave.

<Delor>      so RD, I burn him?
<Mysterious_Man>      What?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Someone hold that knave.

* Jigen shakes the soggy MM a bit* Hello sunshine

<Mysterious_Man>      You...

* Delor enters cave
* Rogar_Darklight stands in front of the MM, still with the Ring of Truth.
* Mysterious_Man glares at Jigen

<SorceressSwift>      I want to kill him after you're done dealing with him
<Jigen>      You have three seconds to tell use how to cure erasmus and I've just wasted your first two, TALK!
<Rogar_Darklight>      I trust we have your attention?
<SorceressSwift>      I want him to suffer
<Khaveen>      Now... They said they were going to join others... *pockets gold, teeth, rings and er, weapons. For selling.*
<Delor>      aww can we just burn the answers out of him

* Rylue puts one of his swords to the MM's throat
* Rogar_Darklight looks sideways at Swift.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Let us hear what he has to say first.
<Delor>      I can do that for you Swift
<SorceressSwift>      No, I want to be the one to do it
<Rogar_Darklight>      Then we will discuss your need for vengeance.
<Jigen>      Three seconds up *punches MM*
<Delor>      pleasssse, just a little burning
<Jigen>      Later first he talks, THEN he burns
<Delor>      pleassssw pleassssse pleassssw
<Rogar_Darklight>      Don't hurt him too badly, Jigen; we still need him to talk...
<Delor>      ya, burning
<Mysterious_Man>      alright...alright. i'll talk
<Jigen>      Speak
<Delor>      and then burn
<Khaveen>      Pain, pain pain pain... *limps into the cave, all bloody and stuff.*
<Rogar_Darklight>      Quiet, Delor.
<Delor>      sowwy
<Jigen>      *mutters* weakling
<Rogar_Darklight>      Speak, knave. What did you poison Erasmus with?
<Jigen>      Three secondds are up again *punches MM harder*
<Mysterious_Man>      agh! alright....   the cure...
<Jigen>      I can go all night baby, can you?
<Mysterious_Man>      is in...left pocket...
<SorceressSwift>      SPILL IT!

Mysterious Magician - played by Kailkay

Part 9

* Mysterious_Magician enters the cavern with a deafening thunder type roar, looking around to those in the cavern, eyes beginning to glow a nice soulful green, as he hovers into the air.

<Mysterious_Magician>      What is THIS!?
<Jigen>      Who invited that guy?
<SorceressSwift>      Who are you?

* Khaveen passes out.

<Mysterious_Magician>      This simply will not DO!

* Rogar_Darklight      whirls to look at the Magician.
* Jafar      sees MM
* Delor      reaches into MM1's left pocket
* Jigen takes the cure off the first MM and puts him out cold again*

<Delor>      I've got the cure

* Rogar_Darklight      has Pureflame at the ready.

<SorceressSwift>      Good

* Mysterious_Magician      hurls a lightning bolt into the midst of the 'party'.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Good, Delor. Keep it safe.
<SorceressSwift>      argh
<Rylue>      HEY!
<Delor>      right

* SorceressSwift      attacks MM with arcane missiles

<Mysterious_Magician>      Get up, Leon, you whining sack of secondrate fertilizer!

* Delor      runs to the back of the cave
* Rogar_Darklight      barely has time to invoke Magic Ward.

<Jigen>      Here, take him

* Rogar_Darklight      uses Sense Aura on the Mysterious Magician.
* Delor      sneaks back up to Leon and ignites his hair
* Mysterious_Magician      laughs evilly as the magic missles bounce off of his dark, dark robe, ricocheting chaotically everywhere.
* Jigen readies some throwing stars*

<Rogar_Darklight>      There is no honor in your soul...so Awe is useless. Very well then...

* Jafar      draws his Sword
* Delor      crawls back into the depthes of the cave
* Rogar_Darklight      invokes Holy Strength.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Make your peace.

* SorceressSwift      attempts to cast blizzard on MM
* Mysterious_Magician      uses a sort of 'force grab' to lift the hitherto unconcious Khaveen off the ground, and floats him in front of him.
* Rogar_Darklight      charges with a loud battlecry.

<Mysterious_Magician>      Would not do that, were I you.

* Rogar_Darklight      stops short to avoid slashing Khaveen.

<SorceressSwift>      Put him down!
<Mysterious_Magician>      Else no one knows what might happen to this poor sap.
<Rogar_Darklight>      You coward...
<SorceressSwift>      Coward!
<Jafar>      Grr....
<Mysterious_Magician>      Perhaps he'll leap in front of your blade...

* Rogar_Darklight's eyes burn with rage.

<Mysterious_Magician>      Or atop it... This is an easy one to fix; Hand over the medalion, and the Man before you, and you shall have this wretch back.

* SorceressSwift      whispers to Jafar ""Now what?""

<Jafar>      .....
<Rogar_Darklight>      <to Swift> Could a combined Fetch break Khaveen free?
<Rylue>      Only a coward would dare resort to that.

* Delor      pulls out pouches and begins mixing behind a large stone

<SorceressSwift>      Too risky...
<Mysterious_Magician>      A coward, or a wise man? <cackles evilly>
<Rogar_Darklight>      Perhaps, a trick? We Hide Khaveen...
<Mysterious_Magician>      I see all, foolish men and women... Do not think I could not destroy you with a glance...
<Rylue>      Is there a difference between the two?
<Jafar>      ....

* Khaveen      stirs.

<Mysterious_Magician>      Enough! He is awakening! You shall hear the screams of his death if I do not recieve the medallion!

* Delor      puts powder in a new pouch and inserts a string
* Rogar_Darklight      lowers Pureflame.

<SorceressSwift>      Then why do you have to resort to bargaining with us? I don't buy your bluff

* Rylue      pulls out his magical dagger

<Rogar_Darklight>      <Whisper to Swift & Jafar> Let's see how smart he is...

* Mysterious_Magician      gives Khaveen a good air-worthy shake, slamming him against the ground once, to fully bring him to conciousness.

<Khaveen>      Oomf. Hey, how come I can't move!
<Mysterious_Magician>      SILENCE!

* Delor      sneaks foreward a bit with his new gernade and a lighter behind his back
* Rogar_Darklight      surreptiously casts Hide on Khaveen.

<SorceressSwift>      Don't you hurt him..
<Rogar_Darklight>      You appear to have lost your hostage...

* Mysterious_Magician      eyes Delor, giving Khaveen a good shake, not falling for minimal weakling invisibility spells.

<SorceressSwift>      *whispers* 1...
<Mysterious_Magician>      Medallion! Now! No alternatives!
<Rogar_Darklight>      <under his breath> Blast...

* Delor      smiles at mm

<SorceressSwift>      Urgh
<Mysterious_Magician>      He'll catch your explosive with his teeth, pyro.

* Delor      then sticks out his tongue

<Delor>      lol, I care?
<Khaveen>      H-Hey! No! /I/ care! Help!
<Delor>      hey swift, come here
<Rogar_Darklight>      If you do not put him down now, I will make certain your demise is painful beyond all you can fathom.

* SorceressSwift      shifts to Delor's side. ""YEs?""
* Rogar_Darklight      raises Pureflame once again.
* Rogar_Darklight      recasts Holy Strength and Magic Ward.

<Delor>      *whispers* here take the cure
<Mysterious_Magician>      You have to the count of three, or I bring this mountain down on you, after submitting this man to a most painful, vile death. Medallion!

* SorceressSwift      whispers ""Thanks""

Part 10 (Bring on the melodrama)

<Rogar_Darklight>      How fast are you, magician?   Fast enough to stop me?

* Delor      lights the gernade as he charges mm

<Mysterious_Magician>      I am faster than time, boy.
<Khaveen>      Gulp.

* Rogar_Darklight      laughs grimly.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Boy? You must be very ancient to call one such as I a boy.

* Delor      tosses the granade though mm's feet to land just behind him

<Mysterious_Magician>      *snickers evilly, eying the grenade with a shrug, still hovering above the ground, glaring at Rogar* Then the boy's life is mine to take.
<Rogar_Darklight>      STOP!

* Delor      tackles mm

<Mysterious_Magician>      And your pretty fireworks are a wasted flaw, sir.
<Delor>      on to the gernade

* Rogar_Darklight      holds up his hand.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Are you open to bargain?

* Rylue      throws his magical dagger into the MM's chest
* Delor      gernade explodes underneith mms back
* Mysterious_Magician      sighs, flipping over as he's turned, dropping the man onto his own grenade, shaking his head, his inertial kinetic barrier remaining intact about his form.

<Rogar_Darklight>      STOP IT!

* Mysterious_Magician      returns to hovering, cackling madly.
* Rogar_Darklight      Heals Delor.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Stop, magician. I will bargain with you.

* Delor      jumps and grabs mm's feet

<Mysterious_Magician>      Then hand over the medalion! *snaps his fingers, beginning to snap the poor man's ribcage!*
<Rogar_Darklight>      They cannot do that and you know it.
<Delor>      I'm going to grind this guy to a pump and then burn him

* Khaveen screams in agony, and cries a little, too.*

<Rylue>      Try your paladin sword.
<Rogar_Darklight>      And I think you cannot gain its true power unless another gives it to you.
<to Rylue> I cannot reach the magician with my sword; he'll just use Khaveen as a shield.

<Mysterious_Magician>      That so? Give me the medallion then, and I won't have to utterly, utterly destroy you, or him.

* Delor      bites mm's heel (hey everyone's got his achilles heel)
* Rogar_Darklight      grimly grins.

<Rogar_Darklight>      I'm right, aren't I? You need one of us to give it to you...
<Rylue>      You want the medallion?
<Mysterious_Magician>      *grumbles, plucking Delor from the ground with a half hearted wave of his wrist, throwing him hard against the far wall, behind the others.*
<Rogar_Darklight>      Well, you know that's not going to happen, so I
offer you a counterproposal.
<Delor>      ugh
<Mysterious_Magician>      I need nothing, just the Medallion itself. Coutnerproposal? Better have the Medallion in it.

* Rogar_Darklight      looks up at the floating Magician.
* Mysterious_Magician snaps another of Khaveen's ribs, this one loudly.*

<Delor>      what's the medaline made of?
<Rogar_Darklight>      How about a Paladin for a hostage?

* Rogar_Darklight      steps towards Khaveen and the MM.
* Khaveen squeels and cries, groaning and going into a semiconcious stupor*

<Rylue>      Why not putting the medallion in Erana's Garden?
<Rogar_Darklight>      I will put my life in your hands in exchange for his.

* Mysterious_Magician waves his hand, a force wall setting in place between the Paladin and him/his hostage.*

<Mysterious_Magician>      That will not do, Paladin.

* Rogar_Darklight      sheathes Pureflame.

<Mysterious_Magician>      Paladins are stronger than simpleminded burglars.
<Delor>      what's it made of?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Only when they choose to be. I will submit to you willingly, magician.

* Mysterious_Magician shakes his head, using the forcewall to push the paladin back a step.*

<Rogar_Darklight>      As long as you spare the others, I shall do as you say, as long as it does not violate my oaths...
<Delor>      can some one please tell me what the medaline is made of
<Mysterious_Magician>      No. Just the Medallion. Give me the medallion, damnation, or I'll destroy everything in this pretty little valley!

* Rogar_Darklight      looks right at the Magician.

<Delor>      will you burn the valley :D
<Mysterious_Magician>      No. No burning. Just destroying it.
<Rogar_Darklight>      You know we cannot do that. The evil it contains...it is immense.
<Delor>      you suck, no finesse
<Rylue>      Since when does evil, and style go together?
<Delor>      I'd at least burn it
<Rogar_Darklight>      I can sense...such darkness within it...
<Rylue>      Look at his robes.
<Mysterious_Magician>      Who needs finesse when you wield half the power of the cosmos? BWA HA HA HA!... er, No. Give me the medallion.
<Rogar_Darklight>      ...and I will not let you have it!
<Khaveen>      (crying) Just give him the damn medallion... Sob sob... Sniffle.
<Delor>      what's the point if you have no style? who'd respect you

* Rogar_Darklight      takes the medallion.
* Rogar_Darklight      draws Pureflame.

 <Mysterious_Magician> sighs, shaking his head, beginning to crush not only the ribcage, but slowly collapsing the entire chest cavity of Khaveen.* Times up.
<Delor>      Ii don't respect you mister flashy robes guy
<Rogar_Darklight>      Shall we see how well this item stands before the flame of a Paladin?
<Rylue>      His robes clash anyway.

* Rogar_Darklight      holds the medallion up to his sword.

<Delor>      oo look at me, I have flashy robes ooo look at me a just destroy stuff
<Rogar_Darklight>      Release. Him. Now.

* Khaveen screams and tries to writhe, coughing up heavy amounts of blood, also crying long tears of it.*

<Delor>      or we burnanate you and your silly robes

* Rogar_Darklight      winces in sympathy for Khaveen.

<Rylue>      Especially the robes
<Mysterious_Magician>      Foolish mortal, you think that is the only one of it's type
<Rogar_Darklight>      Stop it, magician, or I will destroy your prize...
<Delor>      no, but you seem to
<Rogar_Darklight>      From what I understand, it is not, but a part of a whole.
<Delor>      go find your own medaline
<Mysterious_Magician>      Hahaha, so young, so foolish... Scream, boy, scream for all you are worth!
<Khaveen>      N-No, please!
<Rogar_Darklight>      You will need all of them; if one is destroyed, all is lost... STOP IT!
<Delor>      what is the medaline made?
<Rogar_Darklight>      OR I WILL DESTROY THE MEDALLION!

(Note: Bloopers were removed in this post)

DMaster, MM_Gone - played by Kailkay


Part 11

<Delor>      can I burn it?
<Rylue>      NO!
<Delor>      or at least melt it

* Rogar_Darklight      causes the Paladin Flame to burn even brighter.

<Mysterious_Magician>      *shakes his head, grinning* Destroy it. See how fast you all are destroyed... and how fast I find the other pieces, powerful together in their own right. *slams Khaveen upon the ground several times, plucking his broken body from the ground, tearing his fingers off each hand*

* Khaveen screams and screams, and cries more, blood going everywhere, and screams and screams and yea.*
* Rogar_Darklight      rushes the Magician while Khaveen is on the ground.
* Mysterious_Magician laughs behind his force wall*
* Rogar_Darklight      slashes at the MM.
* Jafar      slashes at the MM
<Mysterious_Magician>      *again, laughs behind his force wall.*
* Delor      charges mm with his torches
<Mysterious_Magician>      *again, laughs behind his force wall.*
* Rogar_Darklight      casts Flame Dart at the MM.
* Delor      ignites Khaveen's clothes

<Mysterious_Magician>      So be it. Perish here, the boy is mine. The wall will last long here after your food is depleted, and your air used up.
<Rogar_Darklight>      NO! Let him be; take me instead!
<Mysterious_Magician>      I will return to pull the medallion from your rotting corpses. *vanishes, with the Mysterious Man and Khaveen following right after.*

* Rogar_Darklight      tries to grab Khaveen and pull him away from the MM.
* Rogar_Darklight      loses his grip as Khaveen vanishes.

<Rogar_Darklight>      NO!

* passedoutLeon      vanishes
* Rogar_Darklight      whirls to the group.

<Delor>      I hope Khaveen is smart enough to give mm a hug

* Khaveen is grabbed, and falls to the ground, before vanishing, momentarily reappearing a few steps away*

<Rylue>      So now what?
<Rogar_Darklight>      We must escape now! If he brings the cave down around us, we may not survive!
<Delor>      we still have the medalion, so we go heal erasmus
<Khaveen>      Gaahr.
<Rylue>      I think it's hard to hug the MM when your bones are broken.
<Khaveen>      Graahr graah gahr gedahr.

* Khaveen      *bleeds*

<Delor>      or at least uses his burning clothes to some good

* Khaveen lying right there. Other side of the force wall from... everyone.*

<Jafar>      So how do we get out of the wall?

* Rogar_Darklight      tries to head out of the cave.

<Rylue>      Climb it?

* Rogar_Darklight      cannot break the force wall.

<Delor>      blow up the walls of the cave?

<DMaster>      *Rogar is stopped by the wall.*

<Rogar_Darklight>      Blast...

* Rogar_Darklight      turns to Khaveen.
* Khaveen bleeds*

<Delor>      yes, let's blast our way out

* Delor      pulls out his pouches again and starts mixing

<Delor>      pisst sorry Khav, I thought a bit more chaos might get rid of him
<MM_Gone>      <Booming Voice> You may have saved the wretched boy, but not the world!
<Delor>      yayaya blahblah blah, never liked this world much anyways
<Rogar_Darklight>      Wait...it's a spell wall...
<Delor>      and I feel fine... except for a few scratches
<MM_Gone>      <Booming Voice> You will rue the day you interfered in my plans! I shall get my revenge!
<Delor>      can we roast marshmellows too
<Rogar_Darklight>      Jafar, do you think the wall only works by directly interfering with those trying to escape?
<Rylue>      Let's not paniac.....

* Khaveen bleeds some more*

<Rogar_Darklight>      Let's test this...
<Jafar>      What are you getting at?
<Delor>      I like it here, it's a nice cave
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hand me a coin pouch, Jafar...
<Rylue>      Khaveen, it's only a flesh wound.
<Delor>      homey you know

* Jafar      hands Roger his money pouch
* Khaveen splutters a bit of blood as he laughs, somewhat, through the pain*
* Rogar_Darklight      throws the pouch at the wall.

<Khaveen>      Told... you... The goodie goodie... Was not so... much a goodie goodie... Stealin'... your coins! Bahaha.... Ugh...

* Khaveen bleeds, is hit in a painful spot by a bag of coins.*
* Rogar_Darklight      watches the pouch pass through.
* Delor      grabs Jafar and throws him at the wall

<Rogar_Darklight>      Good. The wall may exist over an area, but it's still a directed effect.

* Rogar_Darklight      casts Magic Ward.

<Rogar_Darklight>      That should give me some extra resistance...

* Rogar_Darklight      starts heading towards the wall.
* Khaveen splutters more blood*

<Rogar_Darklight>      I only want to help Khaveen...Only want to help...only help...

* Rogar_Darklight      feels resistance of the wall slipping.
* Rogar_Darklight      passes through the wall and stumbles to the ground.
* Delor      pushes Rogar

<Rogar_Darklight>      Made it!
<Delor>      Jaf come here

* Rogar_Darklight      rushes over to Khaveen and places his Hand on him.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Proximity helps with this...

* Rogar_Darklight      uses Healing Hands directly on Khaveen.

<Jafar>      What is it, Delor?
<Delor>      stand beside the wall
<Jafar>      Okay...

* Khaveen bleeds, again. But less than before, by far.*

<Rogar_Darklight>      Any better, Khaveen?

* Jafar      stands near the wall

<Khaveen>      Hey, it's the magical thief.

* Delor      tackles Jaf through the wall

<Khaveen>      You're a funny, funny man. But I don't wanna go to school today, mommy...
<Jafar>      Ahhh!!

* Rogar_Darklight      holds up Khaveen's head and holds a stamina potion to his lips.

<Rylue>      What about me?
<Rogar_Darklight>      Drink this.

* Khaveen drinks*

<Khaveen>      Weee...

* Rylue      throws himself through the wall

<Rogar_Darklight>      Rest for a moment Khaveen, I must help the rest.

* Rogar_Darklight      turns back to the group.
* Rylue      throws himself through the correct wall

<Jafar>      Ouch...
<Khaveen>      That... Man...

* Delor      stands beside the wall

<Khaveen>      The one in the robes... He was...
<Rogar_Darklight>      The wall is weak without the magician here to maintain it. Clear all thought of escape from your mind.
<Jafar>      Hey, it worked!
<Delor>      Jaf, push me back in
<Khaveen>      He was my...
<Rogar_Darklight>      Without the panicked need to escape, the wall cannot hold you.

(Note: Jigen and I left the session before they did, and they forgot to rescue us. Readers are strongly advised to pretend that Jigen and Swift escaped as well)

Loyal Ruffian Guard - played by Kailkay

Part 12 (The Last Escape!)

<Khaveen>      My father!

* Jafar      shoves Delor back through

<Rogar_Darklight>      If you can't clear your mind, we can try something else...

<Delor>      I'm get our friend out
<Rylue>      Good thing we cleared that up.
<Delor>      Rylue stand by the wall
<Rylue>      I'm not escaping.

* Rylue      walks through the wall

<Khaveen>      GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
<Jafar>      ...?
<Delor>      how'd you do that? now I'm stuck here
<Jafar>      Are you alright?
<Rylue>      Don't think of escaping.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Jafar, Delor, come on!
<Rylue>      Go on a vacation.
<Rogar_Darklight>      This may help resist the spell a little...

* Rogar_Darklight      casts Reversal on Jafar and Delor.

<Delor>      I'm back in the cave :(
<Rogar_Darklight>      Hopefully, some of the wall's force will be reversed now...
<Khaveen>      Ugh... Dude, come here, I'll give you each a hundred gold if you come help me stand up.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Come on Delor!
<Khaveen>      Delor, want a hundred gold pieces?
<Delor>      no, not really. they don't burn well

* Rogar_Darklight      suddenly gets a inspiration.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Delor, look, the forest is on fire!
<Khaveen>      Help me burn the forest in the valley then. But c'mon out and help me first!
<Delor>      REALLY
<Rogar_Darklight>      Don't you want to come and see it?
<Khaveen>      It's gonna be fun!
<Rylue>      WOW!
<Khaveen>      Er, yea, it's on fire!

* Delor      runs through the wall

<Rylue>      The fire is so big
<Khaveen>      Tada.

* Rogar_Darklight      snickers.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Sorry, Delor. It was the only way.
<Khaveen>      *limps to the gate, eying it softly, passing his hand easily through* Well, whaddya know.

* Rogar_Darklight      claps him on the back.

<Delor>      thanks guys your almost the best. you would have been the best if you had really set the forest on fire

* Rogar_Darklight      heads over to Khaveen and supports him.

<Khaveen>      Must have made me immune when he made himself immune also.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Need a hand, you vagabond?
<Delor>      no, I have two
<Khaveen>      No, you goody two shoes. Hands off the merchandise.

* Rogar_Darklight      grins.

<Khaveen>      Time for a bit of cavern pilfering. Go away, the corpses are mine!
<Rogar_Darklight>      Still prideful, even after that beating...
<Delor>      no, they're mine
<Rogar_Darklight>      You don't have the strength for it anyway, Khaveen.
<Delor>      but you can have the inflamible stuff on them
<Rogar_Darklight>      Come on, we need to get the antidote to Erasmus and you to the Healer.
<Rogar_Darklight>      Let's go.
<Delor>      oh alright

* Rogar_Darklight      exits the cave, supporting Khaveen.
* Khaveen is already in the cave, looting.*
* Rogar_Darklight      drags Khaveen from the cave to get him proper medical attention.

<Rogar_Darklight>      Sometimes I wish I didn't have to put up with thieves...
<Khaveen>      No touchie. Gold is mine... *is dragged away against his will*
        
* Rogar_Darklight      and the rest of the party head for Zauberberg.
* Rylue      shakes his head

<Delor>      ya ya come on
<DMaster>      <Somewhere far, far away, in a lonely tower on a desolate peek, backdropped by a stormy sky, lightning in the background, thunder booming...*
<Delor>      hey, that's my house
<Mysterious Magician> Has the next been located?
<Loyal_Ruffian_Guard>      Yes, my lord, yes...
<Rylue>      Do they ever end?
<Delor>      no more or less no
<Mysterious Magician> Where has it been tracked to, Rogan?(:o)
<Delor>      the question is, are we ended
<Loyal_Ruffian_Guard>      Rogan: The fabled city... of Shapier!!!

<DMaster>      THE END

Healer, DungeonMistress, Zara, meeps, ghosts, dryad = Swift
Grit Griffstongue = Striker
Verdant Star = Ignus

Part 13: Electric Boogaloo and a Kobold Too

* SorceressSwift heads back to Erasmus' place with the group
* Jigen waits patiently while the healer and the magicians do the potion thing with Erasmus

<SorceressSwift> Healer Appleberry! We've found the cure!
<Healer> Oh? Let me see

* Healer examines potion

<Healer> I'm sorry, my dear. This is no cure
<Jafar> What!?
<Jigen> Damn it
<Jafar> You mean...
<SorceressSwift> What?! That... that can't be..
<Healer> I'm afraid what you brought back is poison
<Jigen> Is it the same poison that's already in him?
<Healer> Very likely. I'll have to examine it more closely
<SorceressSwift> No... that can't be right...
<SorceressSwift> You have to heal him!
<Jigen> ('Cause isn't that what a cure is, more of the same poison?)
<Jafar> A trick...
<Healer> I'll do my best
<Jigen> Remind me, do we have any leads on who the bad guys are?

* Healer goes into another room to examine the potion

<SorceressSwift> Who cares?
<Jafar> We don't know where they are now, anyway
<Jigen> I cares, there's some ######-kicking to be done
<SorceressSwift> The talisman has been found, and Erasmus still needs our help

* Zara appears

<Zara> You're here... Do you have the talisman?
<Jafar> Yes
<Zara> Excellent
<Zara> Hand it over, please

* Jafar takes the Talisman out of his pocket and hands it to Zara
* Zara takes it and rewards the group

<Jigen> (What do we get?)
<Zara> I'll be contacting the leaders of WIT. They'll send someone over to pick it up, and we'll figure out what to do with it.
<Jafar> (Gold, gold, and more gold)
<Zara> (you get 5000 gold each)
<Jigen> Sweeeeet
<Zara> How is Erasmus?
<Jafar> (Don't spend it all in one place)
<SorceressSwift> Not doing well.
<SorceressSwift> We were tricked
<SorceressSwift> I should have killed him...
<SorceressSwift> I should have killed him for it!
<SorceressSwift> He'll pay!
<Jafar> .....
<Zara> Calm down
<SorceressSwift> Don't tell me to calm down!

* Healer returns

<Healer> She's right... you should calm down
<Jafar> Yeah
<Healer> There's yet hope that Erasmus can be cured
<Jafar> I've never seen you like this before
<Jafar> All that rage isn't healthy
<Healer> It is indeed the poison that harmed Erasmus
<Jafar> (Happiness is the best diet :P)
<SorceressSwift> I'm sorry... guess I lost it
<Jigen> Don't bottle up your anger, let it vent
<SorceressSwift> Can you cure him?
<Healer> I might be able to, but I need three things
<Healer> A lock of hair from a dryad, mandrake root, and meep fur
<SorceressSwift> We'll get them for you right now!
<Jigen> *Grumble* great another treasure hunt
<Jafar> Lets get cracking
<Zara> I'll remain here and watch over Erasmus
<Jigen> Okay, who wants to get what

* Jafar punches his fist

<SorceressSwift> Thanks
<SorceressSwift> Perhaps we should stick together
<Jigen> Expecting trouble?
<SorceressSwift> I don't really know
<Jigen> Not taking any chances?

* SorceressSwift nods

<Jafar> A bad feeling about this?
<SorceressSwift> Not when Erasmus' life is on the line
<SorceressSwift> I think we'll start with the root first
<Jigen> Undead *shudder*
<SorceressSwift> It should be at the cemetary, if I'm not mistaken
<SorceressSwift> Yeah...
<SorceressSwift> I hate the undead
<Jigen> Ditto

* SorceressSwift heads out
* SorceressSwift walks down from the mountain with group

<Jafar> So
<Jafar> Wasn't there some sort of trick to getting a root?
<SorceressSwift> Wish I could remember

* Verdant  meanders  out of the woods
 
<Jigen> Yeah something about midnight and ghosts

* Verdant noticesgroup

<Verdant> oh, hi
<SorceressSwift> Who are you?
<Jafar> Ugh...I hate ghosts
<Verdant> um, just averageadventurer passing through
<SorceressSwift> I see. Well, I'm Swift
<Verdant> Verdant Star's thename
<Verdant> ninceto meetyou
<SorceressSwift> Nice meeting you too
<SorceressSwift> Wanna join us?
<Jigen> This guy's got a funny accent
<Jafar> My name's Jafar
<Verdant> sur,I'lljoin
<Jigen> I, Jigen
 
* Verdant suffers from crappy keyboard
* SorceressSwift walks with group to the cemetary
 
<Verdant> Heylook, gosts

<Jigen> I said it before and I say it again: I hate ghosts
<Jigen> Grrrrlzz (plural)
<SorceressSwift> Looks like we'll have to blast our way in

* Khaveen scampers on down to catch up to the group, panting quietly.

<Verdant> blast it?isn't there a simpler way
<Jigen> Blast? easy for you to say, some of us have to rely on cold steel
<Jafar> Yeah
<SorceressSwift> :)
<SorceressSwift> What do you suggest then?
<Jigen> Blast is the SIMPLEST way
<Khaveen> Er... Hi! *looks around seedily* Uhm... Guys.

* Verdant flourishes a flute-length rod, pulled from nowhere

<SorceressSwift> Yes, Khav?
<Jigen> There's nothing to steal Khav don't bother
<Khaveen> I'm just... saying hi... Yeesh, it's like I'm not even noticed or something!
<Jigen> Oh you're noticed all right, I'm watching them sneaky fingers of yours very carefully

* Khaveen rolls his eyes, andegives Jigen the good ole' cold shoulder, falling in rank, hands on his hilts.

<Khaveen> Now, why're we here?
<SorceressSwift> To get that root
<SorceressSwift> Anyway, attack!
<Khaveen> At-- Wait, the ghosts?

* SorceressSwift casts bliizard on ghosts
* ghosts floats towards group
* Verdant casts a sheild bubble around the party

<Jigen> Not much I can do against the thereal, this one's up to Swift, Jafar and Verdant

* Delor Delor wanders into the healers hut

<SorceressSwift> Cool spell, Verdant

* Verdant shrugs

<Verdant> I try
<Delor> heya, let's see what cool chems I can find here

* ghosts get hit by blizzard

<SorceressSwift> Jafar, Verdant, blast them with your magic!

* Khaveen looks about, narrowing his eyes, and sighing, keeping well away from THIS combat.
* Verdant casts an acid bolt at the ghost

<Jigen> I'm taking to the trees, call me when the ghosts are gone people

* ghosts (one) is slightly weakened by acid bolt

<SorceressSwift> Sure

* Jafar casts Force Bolt on a ghost
* SorceressSwift fires arcane missiles

<Verdant> will do
<Jafar> I have GOT to learn better magic...

* Verdant casts a lightning bolt at gosts
* Delor searches the healers hut for rengredents he can combust (does he find any)

<Jigen> You'll be fine Jafar, that flammy sword thingy o yours should do fine

* Delor leaves the healer's hut, having failed to expand his stock of combustables
* SorceressSwift (grits teeth)

<SorceressSwift> It's working! Keep it up!

* SorceressSwift casts blizzard again
* Delor hits them and returns to outside the healers hut
* Jigen notices something, he cups one hand to his mouth* SWIFT!
* Verdant sends a few more acid bolts at the ghosts

<SorceressSwift> What?

* SorceressSwift is knocked down
*Jigen points* Is that the root?

<SorceressSwift> Aww....
<Jigen> Sorry

* ghosts die
* Delor starts to wander the valley looking for something interesting to burn.  As he goes he listens for sounds from his friends

<SorceressSwift> That's ok

* SorceressSwift looks around

<SorceressSwift> It's not here...
<Jigen> Damn
<SorceressSwift> Darn it
<Jafar> It has to be around somewhere...
<Verdant> I hope that wasn't my fault

* Delor wanders up to Erana's Peace

<SorceressSwift> I don't see how you would have caused the roots to disappear, Verdant

* SorceressSwift sighs
* Delor picks a fruit and eats it.

<Delor> yum
<SorceressSwift> Let's keep looking
<SorceressSwift> It might still be around this town
<SorceressSwift> Where should we start looking next?

* Jafar checks the graves
* Delor picks another fruit and burns it
* Verdant drops the magical shield

<Delor> cool

* Delor wanders down to the grave yard

<Jigen> You don't think someone pulled the root already
<Delor> Hello? anyone here?
<SorceressSwift> Someone might have
<SorceressSwift> It could still be here
<Jigen> Hey Delor, how's it hangin'
<SorceressSwift> we have to keep looking
<Jafar> Hey, Delor
<Jafar> We haven't had much luck looking for the root
<Delor> not bad, so what's going on?
<Jafar> You didn't burn it, did you?

* Verdant sends out  a magic orb to search for things of immediare interest

<Delor> wht's it look like?

* Jafar chuckles

<Khaveen> Not to be too much of a bother, lads and likewise... But, uhm... We'd best hurry before those ghosts come back.
<Jigen> Like a root of... hey what does mandrake look like?

* Jafar shrugs

<Jafar> Never seen any before
<Verdant> um, red?
<Delor> it's quote possible, I've burnt several roots lately, not to meantion trees, bushes and flowers
<DungeonMistress> Verdant senses the root not too far away from here
<Jigen> We're out here lookingefor something and we don't even know what it looks like, it could be under our feet

* Verdant watches the orb return

<Jafar> Well, it's probably distinctive...
<Verdant> hey  guys, I think i found something

* Verdant follows orb

<SorceressSwift> You did?
<Delor> oh mandrake? no I haven't burnt any of that... but if there's any left over, would any body mind if I had some
<DungeonMistress> The orb floats to a nearby cave
<Delor> what did you find?
<Jigen> No mousse for you
<Verdant> The mandrake, I think
<SorceressSwift> Excellent!
<Jigen> That bad feeling about this is comming back
<Verdant> [to the orb] anything dangerous?
<Khaveen> Urgh... You guys don't listen to me... Look, find your bloody root and let's go! I have stuff to sell! Er... that is... stuff that is all /mine/, legally, to sell.
<SorceressSwift> Lead the way please
<Jigen> Fine khaveen you go pawn Erasmus' stuff, see if there's a fence who's lost his will to live

* Delor lights a pair of torches

<DungeonMistress> The orb indicates that danger is nearby

* Khaveen draws his swords out of fear and glares at Jigen.

<Verdant> there's something not right here, stay alert

* Jigen grins, but keeps his sword sheathed

<Khaveen> C'mon, let's go, boyos. And you, ma'am. Everyone in the cave... Let's go.

* Verdant continues following orb, rod ath the ready

<Delor> wait
<Jafar> What is it?
<Jigen> He needs to light up a torch

* Khaveen trounces into the cave, with a light skip (or perhaps tremble) in his step.
* Verdant summons a lighht from the end of his rod
* Delor tosses a torch into the cave to give light deeper in before entering
* Khaveen doesn't slow down.

<DungeonMistress> an explosion occurs deeper in the caves
<SorceressSwift> Woa
<Jafar> Whatthe!?
<SorceressSwift> What was that?
<Verdant> oops
<Jigen> Yeah that bad feelsing's back in full force
<SorceressSwift> Arm yourselves
<Delor> WICKED

* Delor tosses his other torch deeper into the cave
* Now Jigen draws his sword
* SorceressSwift casts frozen armour
* Khaveen screams really loudly, and comes running back to the damnit.
* Delor prepares 2 more torches

<SorceressSwift> All ready?

* Verdant twirls the rod, summoning the magical shield again

<Verdant> ready
<Jigen> And willing
<Khaveen> Scared to be trouncin' about up there... I suggest some of you go ahead. Y'know, with ghost-fighting powers and stuff...
<SorceressSwift> K, proceed with caution
<Jigen> Jafar, front and center

* SorceressSwift heads in the caves

<Verdant> and what do we do if an unfriendly fellow with a sword comes after us?

* Delor follows giving her light
* Khaveen follows closely, peering forward swords held tight with white knuckles.

<Jigen> We kill him duh
<Verdant> before or after he gets the mages in fromt?

* SorceressSwift accidentally triggers a trap

<Jigen> Jafar's in front, he Paladin

* SorceressSwift is turned into a bunny

<Jigen> He kick arse good
<bunny> Errr... help?
<Verdant> great, there goes one wizard

* bunny hops back to group

<Jigen> A Bunny? That's it I'm outa here, keep your freaky arse cave
<Delor> hold up guys

* Jafar catches Swift

<bunny> Anyone's got a dispel potion or spell to use?
<Jafar> Be more careful

* bunny nods
* Verdant casts a spell to try and restore swift

<Jigen> I think she figured that out on her own

* bunny is restored to former self

<SorceressSwift> Thank you
<Delor> shall we continue
<Jigen> How did it feel to be a rabbit?
<Delor> ?
<SorceressSwift> Rather odd
<Verdant> you're welcome
<Verdant> [to orb]  try and warn me of any more traps, would ya

* Verdant is hit in the head by the angry orb

<Verdant> [to orb] okay okay

* Verdant unsummons orb

<SorceressSwift> Ooh, it doesn't like you very much, does it, Verdant?

* Khaveen just... turns around, heads for the exit.

<Delor> let's wait a few seconds I have something I want to do
<Jigen> So now what? This cave is weird, how do we get any further without being turned into God-knows what?
<Verdant> Not when I give it more than a half dozen things to do

* Delor perpares a few pouches of exploses

<SorceressSwift> Is that such a good idea, Delor?
<Jigen> Probably not, but since whan has that stopped him

* SorceressSwift casts detect magic

<SorceressSwift> I should have done this earlier...

* Khaveen bravely runs away, away.
* The magical traps glow

<Jafar> Whoa!
<Jafar> Thats alot of traps...
<Delor> hey, if you're going to go you might as well go good
<Verdant> hey look, you canjump them!
<SorceressSwift> Yup
<Delor> naw, let's blow it up

* Verdant tries to jump over trap, trips and stumbles hrough it

<Jafar> I don't want to set off any more
<SorceressSwift> Better not. you could wind up sealing the entrance
<Jigen> Nice knowing you Verdant
<SorceressSwift> That, and I'll kill you if we don't get that root

* Verdant is now suffering from a loss of gravity

<DungeonMistress> Verdant's hair is also blue
<SorceressSwift> Hmm
<Verdant> well, this is interesting
<Verdant> um, help
<Jigen> This angle suits you verdant, no how about somebody who's realey good at jumping (Like a ninja) try that

* SorceressSwift takes out a dispel magic scroll and reads it

<Verdant> oh crap
<DungeonMistress> Verdant falls back down
<SorceressSwift> One scroll left :(

* Verdant falls  on his face

<Verdant> ow
<SorceressSwift> Ouch..
<SorceressSwift> That's gotta hurt
<SorceressSwift> Are you alright?
<Delor> how much dispell stuff do we have lef?
<SorceressSwift> One scroll left for me
<SorceressSwift> I don't know about Verdant though
<Verdant> um, I might have a few
<SorceressSwift> That's good

* Verdant checks cloak pockets, pulls out a gooey mess

<Verdant> guess not
<Verdant> Wait!

* Verdant checks other pockts

<Verdant> yes! I  have  a few

<DungeonMistress> A kobold with a bright yellow mohawk walks up to the group
<Delor> ok, umm I was poking around the healer's place and I think I could whipe up a few basic dispell potions.  they wouldn't be very powerful, but better than nothing
<SorceressSwift> Thanks... hey, who's that?
<Jigen> Hello Mr. Kobold
<Grit> Gah, you idiots are making such bloody racket.  What the 'ell are you doin' in my cave!!!

* SorceressSwift points to Kobold

<Verdant> isit a nice kobold?
<SorceressSwift> Sorry to bother you, but we're looking for a mandrake root
<Grit> No, I'm not nice, smart guy!  With you bargin in 'ere
<Verdant> I can leave, if it would help
<Delor> this place is a bit chilly, I could warm it up alittle for you, if you'd like
<Grit> So you go and break into my home that I've obviously trapped for a reason!
<Jigen> Look do yo have the root or not, the sooner we get it the sooner we leave
<Grit> Maybe... what do you need it for?
<SorceressSwift> We weren't aware that someone was living here
<Jigen> We need it to cure our friend
<Grit> Eh, well... I am a bit ways out of kobold country.
<Grit> That's an odd thing for a cure... usually used for Necromancy, it is.
<SorceressSwift> Erasmus needs it. He's been badly poisoned
<Delor> I was thinking the same thing
<Grit> Ah, razzy... I haven't seen him in ages.
<Jigen> I thought it was the main ingredient for Mandrake Mousse
<SorceressSwift> You know him?
<Grit> That too... if you're into that sort of thing.
<Grit> Yeah, I know him.  Not many wizards who don't.
<SorceressSwift> I see. You're a wizard too> :) Nice meeting you
<Grit> So what's happened to ol beardo?
<SorceressSwift> Some lowlife poisoned him in order to steal the talisman he was guarding
<Jigen> He's taking a nap, trouble is he won't wake up
<Grit> Yup, Grit Griffstongue, at your service.  Master of Transmutation.
<SorceressSwift> And now we're desperate for a cure
<Grit> Ah... such is the fate of powerful wizards.  Always someone dumb enough to be gunnin' for ya.
<Jigen> Or stealing from you
<Verdant> and someone lucky enough to hit you
<SorceressSwift> I'm Sorceress Swift
<Grit> Aye... don't I know it.
<SorceressSwift> His student
<Grit> Ah, well... good to meet ya and all that.
<SorceressSwift> Please, we need to find the root. Do you know where it es?
<Grit> I picked some other night.  Hmm... I'll give ya your Mandrake on one condition.
<Jigen> Here it comes
<SorceressSwift> Name your price
<Grit> I'm going to tag along with you bigguns.  I'm in need of spell components and I kind of owe razzy anyway.
<SorceressSwift> Sure thing.
<Grit> roit

* Grit dons his sunglasses

<Delor> good ta meetcha, I'm Delor

* Grit dons leather coat and gloves

<SorceressSwift> So, what spell components do you need?
<Grit> Various stuff, I takes what I like ;)
<Delor> [underbreath] doesn't everyone
<SorceressSwift> Ok. So where should we head next, guys?
<SorceressSwift> We still need meep fur and dryad hair
<Delor> let's drop off the root
<Delor> and then smoke out the meeps
<Jigen> Ivote meeps
<Verdant> lets talk to the meeps first
<Jafar> Good idea
<SorceressSwift> Ok, but don't hurt them, Delor
<Grit> Darn... they're tasty little critters.
<SorceressSwift> They're pretty harmless
<Delor> [underbreath] everyone cramps my style
<Verdant> get used to it D

* SorceressSwift heads out of the cave

<Grit> Eh, roast meep ain't too bad if you marinade it right.

* Verdant foolows swift

<Delor> hey grit what say you and I take care of the meeps whiel the others go after the dryad

* Verdant drops magical shield

<Grit> Oh, almost forgot...
<Grit> ...hmm nah... no long journeys...

* Grit follows the rest

<Grit> Alright... that might be fun.

* Delor delor leaves the cave

<Delor> :D
<SorceressSwift> (to the rest) Do we really want to leave them to roast meep?

* Verdant stops  outside the cave,  pulls  out a  mirror and   looks at his face

<Jigen> Not really

* Delor Delor heads off toward the meeps clearing

<SorceressSwift> Nah, let's stick together

* Verdant notices that his  hair is blue

<Grit> Oh... sorry about that, mate.
<Delor> *sigh*
<Verdant> oh great, not  again
<Delor> how do dryads taste?

* Grit changes Verdant's hair to its original color.

<SorceressSwift> Delor!

* SorceressSwift glares

<Grit> A bit too woody for me.
<SorceressSwift> You will not hurt the Dryad either

* Verdant is so absorbed in the mirror's  image  that he  walks into a tree
* Delor shrugs innocently

<Grit> Hard to chew
<Delor> I bet they burn nice

* Verdant puts mirror away, hoping that noone noticed

<Delor> I'll burn that offensive tree down for you V
<Jafar> Don't

* SorceressSwift sighs

<Jafar> It was his fault for walking into it
<Verdant> leave the poor  tree alone

* Jafar rolls his eyes

<Verdant> It's been abused enough for  one night
<Delor> I'd just put it out of it's misery

* Verdant glares at Delor
* Delor smiles and winks at Verdant

<SorceressSwift> Would you like to be a sheep, Delor?
<Verdant> you  can do that?
<Grit> You're not the sharpest stone in quarry, are ya, Delor?
<Delor> nay, but I'd like to eat one.  I'm so hungery I haven't eaten all day
<Grit> Hmm... I didn't think your kind ate rocks
<Verdant> most  of the  sane ones don't

* SorceressSwift passes Delor a food ration

<Delor> nope, but we eat sheep
<Delor> *sigh* granola again, the joys of living on the road

* Verdant tosses delor  an apple

<Jafar> Okay, lets go

* Jafar punches his fist

<Jafar> We've got work to do
<Grit> So where the 'ell are we headed?
<Verdant> okay then,   lead  on
<SorceressSwift> Meep place
<Grit> roit

* Delor eats contentedly
* SorceressSwift heads for meep area
* Grit follows
* Delor keeps eating
* Verdant follows  swift
* Jigen follows Swift*

<DungeonMistress> The group arrives at the Meeps' home

* Delor continue to eat in the grave yard
* Meeps pop up and down from the holes on the ground

<Verdant> strange
<SorceressSwift> Hi, little fellas
<SorceressSwift> What's strange, Verdant?

* Delor leaves to follow the others

<Jigen> These things are safe right?
<Verdant> thelittle guys
<SorceressSwift> Yes, they're meeps
<Meeps> Hi
<Jafar> Hello
<Grit> ya, but best not to eat 'em raw

* Meeps wave with their little feet
* Meeps notice Grit

<Meeps> Argh!

* Meeps hide in the holes

<Jigen> You, outside, now
<Grit> Eh, I ain't hungry.
<Delor> (to himself as he walks) I'm so bored.  no one ever let's me do anything

* Grit wanders away

<SorceressSwift> Come out... Don't worry. He won't hurt you
<SorceressSwift> He's gone now

* Meeps take a peep outside
* Meeps jump out of holes
* Grit tranforms

<Meeps> Yay

* Grit transforms into Squirrel
* GritAsSquirrel climbs up tree
* GritAsSquirrel watches

<SorceressSwift> Could you spare us some of your hair please? We need it for a cure

* Verdant examines  meeps   discreetly

<Meeps> Sure

* Delor finally arrives with the others, kicking a stone
* Meeps pass group some of their hairs

<SorceressSwift> Thank you
<SorceressSwift> Well, that wasn't so hard
<Jafar> Now, for the dryad hair

* Grit reverts to his true form

<Jigen> There's a catch here i know there is
<Meeps> Bye
<SorceressSwift> bye
<Verdant> isn't  there always?

* Meeps go back into the holes

<Delor> let's leave quickly before soemthing bad happens

* Grit jumps down tree
* Grit turns a rock purple
* SorceressSwift heads out to the dryad
* Delor arrives in the south west of the valley
* Verdant runs  after   delor

<Delor> heya tree, you're the dryad of these woods, right?

* dryad steps out from the tree

<dryad> That is correct
<dryad> You aren't welcomed to be here, destroyer of nature
<Delor> appearantly I need some of your hair to cure Erasmus of some poison

* Grit goes to Dryad

<Jigen> I'm not a destroyer of nature, can I borrow some of your hair
<dryad> I was talking to Delor...
<Grit> Yeah... I need some too.
<Delor> I just promote new growth
<dryad> You destroyed life
<Grit> He's got a point... somewhat.
<Delor> so that there's room for new life
<dryad> I'll hand it to you on one condition.
<dryad> Delor has to take an oath not to hurt plantlife again
<dryad> Or he'll be turned into a tree
<Jafar> Uhoh
<Delor> it's the cycle the old pass to feed the new.  I just seed decomposition
<Grit> That's a bit hard to do, ya know.  What about veggies?
<Jigen> Delor shut up and run
<Verdant> go  dryad
<Grit> You folk eat those, don't ya?
<Delor> yep, and they're delishous
<dryad> Fine. A vegetable then
<Verdant> [quietly] oops
<Delor> and what about branches, I need torches

* Delor sticks his tongue out at Verdant

<Grit> Aren't those typically already dead?
<dryad> Take the oath, or there's no deal
<Delor> hummmm, I'll have to think about
<dryad> Very well then.
<Delor> what about chopping wood for fire places when camping?
<Jigen> Don't argue with her man, she'll have you sprouting leaves
<dryad> That too is not allowed
<Delor> or collecting regedents?
<Verdant> regredents?
<Grit> Oh just, give us some hair already, twiggy.  If it makes you feel any better I can turn the firebug into a marmoset or a rutabaga or something.

* Verdant hihts head

<dryad> Alright then. Watch over him and make sure he doesn't harm nature
<Delor> this is rediculas, I'm leaving

* Delor walks away from the group
* dryad gives a lock of hair to the group
* dryad walks back into the tree
* Verdant follows Delor
* Grit stashes some of it for himself

<SorceressSwift> So, Grit, could you give us the root please?

* Delor wanders aimlessly. ends up at the flying fall

<Grit> Well... I did bring some along for razzy.
<Grit> I was running a bit low on Dryad hair though
<SorceressSwift> Thank you.
<SorceressSwift> Let's head back to the mountains

* SorceressSwift smiles

<Delor> I think I'll go for a swim
<Jigen> See ya
<SorceressSwift> Ok then, have fun Delor

* Delor strips down to his skiffy and enters the what

<Jigen> Dude it's near midnight, you'll freeze
<Grit> Watch out for Nessie
<Jafar> Who?
<Verdant> and that submarine
<Jafar> Ah, thats a silly myth

* SorceressSwift laughs

<Grit> Everyone knows submarines aren't real!

* The group, aside from Delor, arrives at Erasmus' house.
* Delor returns to shore and dresses, feeling refreshed

<Healer> I see you're back
<Healer> Did you get the cure components?
<Jafar> Yup
<SorceressSwift> Yes, we did

* Jafar smiles

<SorceressSwift> :)
<Grit> looks like it

* Delor goes to the healers house

<Healer> That's good. Now pass it to me and I'll handle the rest
<SorceressSwift> Will he be alright?
<Healer> We can only hope

* Grit gives Mandrake root to healer
* SorceressSwift passes the hair
* Healer takes the root and the hair
* Jafar gives the fur to the healer
* Delor enters the healers house and begins "borrowing" some rengredents
* Healer takes the fur
* Verdant begins  juggling

<Healer> Hold on while I prepare the cure...

* Healer leaves
* Zara appears again

<Zara> Back so soon?
<SorceressSwift> Yup. We've collected the ingredients. Now we're just waiting
<Zara> I see.

* Delor leaves the healers house and goes to the pub

<Zara> It's a good thing you're all here right now.
<Zara> I have some bad news
<Delor> buys a drink and sits down to drowned his emotions
<SorceressSwift> Oh?
<Zara> The second talisman has been stolen
<Verdant> I hate bad  news
<Grit> Talisman?
<Verdant> That  sounds   bad
<Zara> Yes. Talismans of great evil. WIT placed them in three wizards' care
<Zara> Erasmus was guarding one of them
<Zara> Aziza was guarding the second in Shapier
<Zara> We've recently discovered that there is a fouth talisman, but no one knows  where that is
<Jafar> That buys us some time
<Zara> Hopefully
<Verdant> unless it started out in the  wronghands
<Zara> You are to leave for Shapier immediately
<Verdant> well, I needed  an excuse to travel anyway
<SorceressSwift> Can't I stay here for a while? I need to make sure Erasmus is fine
<Zara> I'm afraid not. We need all the help we can get.
<Grit> Shapier ya say?  Hmm... I better gather a few things...
<Zara> I'll watch over him for you.
<Zara> That I promise you
<SorceressSwift> ...alright

* Healer reenters
* Delor continues drinking

<Healer> It worked
<Jafar> He's alright!?
<Verdant> why do I get thhe feeling that we   shoukl

* Healer nods

<Healer> He's just resting now
<Verdant> *ld ave  kept   an eye on  Delor?
<Healer> It's best not to disturb him right now
<Healer> Give him time to recover
<Grit> Alright... well... tell razzy Grit sends his regards.
<Healer> Will do
<Delor> I wonder what this does
<Zara> Well, get ready. I'll open up a portal to Shapier in about an hour's time
<Jafar> Okay
<Jafar> I hope Aziza's okay
<Grit> Right... don't wanny leave Manny home alone.

END

Taerin, Shapier guard - played by Swift
Kadis - played by Corsair
Jakchim - played by LB

Part 14 - The Hunt in Shapier

<DungeonMistress>      An hour later, the heroes arrive at Aziza's house via portal
<Verdant>      whee. that was fun
<Taerin>      Greetings
<Grit>      Who's this then?
<Taerin>      I'm Taerin, one of the wizards of WIT. How much has Zara told you about what happened here?
<Jafar>      Not much
<SorceressSwift>      Only that Aziza was guarding the second talisman, which is now missing. What happened?
<Taerin>      Aziza was attacked earlier. She's in critical condition right now
<SorceressSwift>      Was she poisoned, like Erasmus was?
<Verdant>      oh, great, more dead wizards
<Taerin>      No, and she's not dead either
<Grit>      It's a common hazard in our profession
<Taerin>      We believe it was a different attacker. She was stabbed by a weapon of pure evil
<Jafar>      Oh no...
<Taerin>      All possible exits have now been sealed in this city, and both wizards and Shapierian guards are tracking the culprit down as we speak. We believe that the culprit hasn't left Shapier yet
<Grit>      Why?
<Taerin>      It's difficult to try and track him down, as his twisted aura is clouding our tracking methods. Because we can still sense his aura. He's definitely still in Shapier, though we can't pinpoint the exact location
<Grit>      Alright.
<Verdant>      how close would we have to be to do that?
<Taerin>      There isn't anything you can do for Aziza right now. She will likely recover now that she's been given the proper medical attention. I don't know. It's hard to say. Your task is to track down this culprit and retrieve this talisman
<SorceressSwift>      What exacly does this Talisman do? What can this attacker hope to achieve by stealing it?
<Verdant>      world domination?
<Taerin>      I'm afraid I cannot disclose any information about the Talismans. Now please hurry. We're losing precious time
<Grit>      World Domination isn't really all it's cracked up to be.
<Taerin>      You will be richly rewarded for it
<Verdant>      well, we're on a schedule, lets get going
<Taerin>      2500 dinars for recovering the talisman, and an additional 2500 dinars for capturing the culprit. Report to me if you find anything
<Grit>      Hmm... per person, or split among the whole group?
<Taerin>      Split among the group
<Grit>      Er... you got any magical items lying around to sweetin the deal?
<Verdant>      figures
<Taerin>      Perhaps... but first let's just hurry and get the talisman back
<Grit>      Hmm... I don't know, I'm really more in the market for items, rather actual legal tender. :-\
<SorceressSwift>      Let's just hurry. The sooner we get it back, the sooner I can go to sleep

* SorceressSwift      yawns
* Taerin      sighs

<Jafar>      How can you think of sleeping with that thief on the loose?
<Verdant>      okay, lets move. I'm getting bored
<SorceressSwift>      It's midnight... I'm tired. Let's get to the action. Now where should we search first? and should we split up?
<Verdant>      do you have a map?
<Jafar>      I say we stay together
<Verdant>      I've never been here before

* Grit      doesn't like the deal, but goes along anyway.

<SorceressSwift>      Jafar lives in this city, so he shall be our tour guide
<Grit>      (under breath) Guess I'll have to find something to make it more worth my while.

* SorceressSwift      yawns again

<Grit>      heh, this is like middday for me
<Jafar>      Don't fall asleep on us
<SorceressSwift>      Trying... K, if I were a thief, where would I be hiding? any ideas? Verdant, can you summon that orb of yours?
<Verdant>      Inn plain sight?
<SorceressSwift>      it might be able to help us track him down
<Verdant>      whhat would I have it look for?
<SorceressSwift>      the talisman, perhaps?
<Verdant>      do we have somethhing similar that I cann use as a reference?
<SorceressSwift>      rats.. we don't. I suppose I could try contacting Zara to bring hers here
<Grit>      Heh, should've listened to that Delor bloke and kept it, after all, huh?
<Verdant>      that sounds like an inherrently bad idea
<SorceressSwift>      true...
<Verdant>      I'll send it to look for energy concentrations in odd areas.
<SorceressSwift>      Ok then
<Verdant>      if the theif is smart, he'll be in the magic shop

* Verdant      summons orb

<Grit>      well, then. Maybe a few of us should head to one?
<SorceressSwift>      agreed.
<Verdant>      I'll keep track of the orb. it'll try and hurt me otherwise

<DungeonMistress>      the orb floats in midair

* Verdant      watches orb

<DungeonMistress>      it starts to vibrate rather violently

<SorceressSwift>      What's happening?
<Grit>      Hmm... aren't there several places on magic here in Shapier
<SorceressSwift>      yes
<Verdant>      that shouldn't matter. it should avoid settled magical auras

<DungeonMistress>      the orb glows, and then flies off

* Verdant      chases orb
* SorceressSwift      follows

<Jafar>      Hey, wait up!

* Jafar      follows
* Grit      follows behind

<Jafar>      Where is it going?

<DungeonMistress>      the orb continuously halts and vibrates every now and then

<SorceressSwift>      no idea

* Verdant      runs into orb

<DungeonMistress>      finally, the orb stops at fountain plaza

<Jafar>      Has it decided to stay here?

<DungeonMistress>      the orb vibrates again, and then drops onto the floor

<SorceressSwift>      either our thief is here, or it's lost the trail
<Verdant>      Is there a subway here?
<Grit>      Hmm... you think he could be under the plaza?
<Shapier_guard>      Are you also searching for the thief who attacked Aziza?
<SorceressSwift>      Yes

* Jafar      nods
<Shapier_guard>      We're searching this area, but it seems that he's not here. I'd suggest that you try out the Gate plaza, as we haven't been there yet

* Kadis stalks out of the Katta's Tail Inn at a swift walk, a dark, floor-length cloak over him, with his hood up. A lump is visible slightly below belt level, probably a sword. His smile is the only visible part of his face, and it is curled in a smirk, the smirk of one who has the power to destroy everyone, but is holding it back for now. The heavy boots slam across the floor as he walks north, towards the Fountain. The evil about him is almost palpable, like the shadowy cloak that he wears about his body. Kadis enters the Plaza. Kadis elbows past Jafar and heads further north.
* Grit      arches an eyebrow and yawns

<Verdant>      what a jerk
<Jafar>      ow...

* Kadis      as he passes, there is a few words mumbled.

<DungeonMistress>      The orb suddenly floats again and flies towards Kadis

<Kadis>      Avoozl..
<Jafar>      Geez, that guy just ran into me!
<Verdant>      uh, oh
<Grit>      Well... it looks like we got our man.

* Verdant      summons rod
* Grit      begins readying spells
* SorceressSwift      casts frozen armour, and then arcane missiles at kadis
* Kadis      dives forward.

<Kadis>      ######'s teeth! What in the name of the stars is this?

* Jafar      draws his sword
* Kadis      throws his hood back and draws his sword.
* Verdant      summons barriers at the doors

<Kadis>      Nice reception you people have for visitors!
<Verdant>      only for theives

* Grit      vanishes
* Jakchim      staggers into the plaza

<Jakchim>      wo, what's happening
<Kadis>      You called in some friends, did you? Oh, there's only five of you against one guest to this city, who didn't harm you in the slightest!
<SorceressSwift>      Get him! He's the Thief!
<Kadis>      I guess the game is up.

guards - played by Swift

Part 15 - Dirty Fighting

<Kadis>      Avoozl! Guide my blade this day!

* Jafar      senses Danger from Kadis. Alot of it
* guards      attack Kadis
* Kadis      draws a second weapon, a dagger.
* Jakchim      takes a drink from a flask
* Kadis      the blade drips of a dark grey fluid. Poison.

<Jakchim>      takes a deeper drink

* Verdant      casts a magical binding on kadis

<Kadis>      Guards? You obviously have no respect for my ability.

* SorceressSwift      attempts to polymorph Kadis
* Kadis      rolls backwards, causing the spell to hit one of the guards.

<guards>      You're under arrest!
<Kadis>      Eat my blade!
<guards>      Surrender now, or face the consequences!

* Verdant      dispells
* Kadis      swings his blade in an overhead arc at the man's skull.
* Jakchim      sways on his feet and beginds stumbling towards Kadis
* Jafar      slashes Kadis
* Grit appears behind Kadis in the form of a troll
* Kadis      rolls.
* guards      (one) dies

<Kadis>      Stand back, fools!

* GritAsTroll      throws a punch at the back of Kadis's head.

<Kadis>      Do you know what this amulet will do?

* Verdant      spins the rod above his head and attacks kadis

<Jakchim>      don't you people know swords can put out an eye, it's just not polite to use them
<Kadis>      Learn manners, fool.

* Kadis      backs into a corner.

<Kadis>      Stand back! This Amulet, if broken, will unleash it's evil in an explosive fireball, opening the bounds of the earth!

* SorceressSwift      summons Water Elemental, which attacks Kadis

<Kadis>      There will BE no more Shapeir, and instead, a crater in it's place! Oh, really?
<GritAsTroll>      Now why would you want to go and do that?
<Verdant>      well that's rude

* Kadis      holds the amulet out in front of him
* Verdant      keeps swinging with the rod

<SorceressSwift>      Really, won't you be destroying yourself in the process?
<Kadis>      It's worth it. Avoozl will be freed from his binds!

* Jakchim      slurrs ""waitsss jusst one sssecond""

<GritAsWyvern>      Funny, I thought Avzoola was dead.
<SorceressSwift>      Me too
<Kadis>      You thought wrong.
<SorceressSwift>      And how does this help him to be free?

* Verdant      releases a binding spell at kadis while swinging

<GritAsWyvern>      Or maybe you're just delusional... which is a prerequisite for being in a bloody cult.
<Jakchim>      what'sss the big idea exploding the sssity and all
<Kadis>      Avoozl was merely returned to his own realm...but this will create a pit so dark, that a Gate to his Realm will open. And there are far darker things in this realm than doomsday dragons.. In the depths of the earth..there are many evils.
<GritAsWyvern>      How about I create a big pit in you? That might work.
<Jafar>      ....
<Kadis>      And if you force me to destroy this Amulet..they will be unleashed.

* Jakchim      starts thinking Kadis is probebly not a good guy

<Verdant>      I thought the doomsday dragon was kind of pre3tty

* SorceressSwift      casts Slow on Kadis

<Kadis>      You have called for your own doom!

* SorceressSwift      then attempts to cast Fetch on the Talisman
* Jakchim      stumbles up to Kadis at slaps him across the face
* Kadis      spins his knife upwards into Verdant.

<Jakchim>      now look here ssssony

* Kadis      kicks Jakchim in the nuts.
* Verdant      staggers back
* Jakchim      deftly dogdes. Jakchim      grabbs both Kadis's arms
* Verdant      pulls knife from shoulder ad drinks atidote
* GritAsWyvern      tranforms Verdant into a Southern Troll

<Kadis>      Fool.
<GritAsWyvern>      That'll heal your wounds

* Kadis      casts flame dart into Jakchim's face.
* Jakchim      is unfased by magic
* Verdant      casts a acid orb from rod

<Kadis>      WHAT?

* Jakchim      head butts Kadis in the face
* GritAsWyvern      whips his tail into Kadis

<GritAsWyvern>      How you like this poison?
<Kadis>      The pain is what keeps me alive, Foolish shapeshifter.

* Verdant      uses troll strength to beat kadis

<Jafar>      The pain?
<Kadis>      Of POISON.
<Jafar>      This guy is twisted...
<Verdant>      total nut
<GritAsWyvern>      Yes, but there's the whole problem of dying, you know...

* Kadis      casts a Force Bolt at the lower edge of Grit's tail.
* GritAsWyvern      deftly dodges
* Jakchim      unleases a furry of fists and kicks on Kadis

<GritAsWyvern>      You'll need to do a bit better than that, mate.

* Kadis      slashes with his sword at the base of the Wyvern's tail.
* Verdant      forms a energyspike at end of rod and slashes at kadis
* GritAsWyvern      snarls in pain and flies back out of range
* Kadis      slices with both weapons at Jakchim, his dagger darting for his eyes, and his sword seeking to open Jakchim's belly.
* Grit      downs a potion of mana.

<Grit>      You just let me know if you want to change back to yer own form, Verdant

* Jakchim      easily catches a sword in both hands. ""kiddo, you need to be much fasssster than that.""  Jakchim      deftly dogdes dagger too
* Jafar      tries to stab Kadis
* Kadis      takes the blow across his currently unarmored chest, then replies with a thrust with both blades.
* SorceressSwift      attempts to cast arcane missiles at Kadis
* Verdant      tells the orb to grab the most magical object off of kadis
* Jakchim      grabs on arm and disarms it before the hit can land on Jafar

<Jafar>      Thanks
<Kadis>      It's time to end this game. AVOOZL COMPELS YOU!

* Kadis      a black beam shoots out of Kadis' hand and hits Jakchim.

<Jafar>      Wha!?

* Jakchim      kicks Kadis in the jaw before he can finish the spell
* Verdant      stabs kadis i back with mana spike

Part 16 - More Dirty Fighting

* Grit      transforms his fist into diamond and punches Kadis in the crotch for being a tool as well as Jakchim for good measure. :D
* Jakchim      wince for not seeing the blow coming
* Kadis? eyes pop open widely, and he clutches himself, muttering quiet words of hatred.

<Jakchim>      hey, I'm on yyour ssside
<Kadis>      Enough! Avoozl Compels you, Sorceress!

* Jakchim      takes a sip from his flask

<Jafar>      Look out!

* Verdant      clubs kadis o the base of the skull
* SorceressSwift      is hit
* Jakchim      kick Kadis in the temples

<Jafar>      He's so strong...

* SorceressSwift      staggers up and recasts arcane missiles at Kadis

<Kadis>      Aargh!
<Jakchim>      heee, at my age sssony there ain't much left down there to hit

* Kadis      runs over to the south exit.
* Verdant      shoots an acid bolt at kadis

<Jafar>      Catch him!

* Jafar      follows
* Kadis      rolls to the side, and the bolt sizzles against the wall.
* Verdant      maintains barriers on doors
* SorceressSwift      casts blizzard at Kadis
* Jakchim      staggers after Kadis, but has to stop to drink some more
* GritAsFalcon      flies up high to keep an eye on Kadis
* Kadis hurls his dagger as hard as he can directly at Jafar.
* Jafar      is hit
* Verdant      shoots a dozen acid bolts at kadis, flower pattern
* Kadis avoids as many as he can, and takes the other two.
* Kadis      kneels and begins to whisper a dark prayer.
* Verdant      shoots a doze more

<Kadis>      Avoozl, grant me that I may be allowed to escape from this city alive.
<Jakchim>      Avoossssl, kiddo, why you usssing sssuch an out dated god?

* Kadis      stands and begins to rush at Jakchim, his hate and fury visible on his face. The Sword he has ignites in blood-red fire. Kadis swings his sword low then goes high, attempting to cause Jakchim as much pain as possible.

<Jakchim>      thisss doessn't look too good

* GritAsFalcon      lands on a rooftop
* Kadis      spins immediately before he comes close to Jakchim, and triggers the Barriers.
* Jakchim      steps back from the blow. his robe is caught on the blame and ignites

<DungeonMistress>      the barriers explode

<Kadis>      And I bid you all adieu! Thank you for waiting long enough for my friends to get the TRUE talisman to safety!

* Kadis      runs.

<SorceressSwift>      Stop him!
<Jafar>      He's getting away!

* Jafar      is feeling weak

<Jafar>      I think that dagger was poisioned...


* Jakchim      starts franticaly pulling his robes off before is alochol catches fire
* SorceressSwift      recasts blizzard at kadis
* Kadis dives out the Gates of Shapier, grins backwards, then slams into the ground full-force, knocking him out cold.
* Grit      singes Kadis with a farewell flame dart
* Verdant      exteds his hands to catch the object that the ob dropped into them
* SorceressSwift      whispers to Verdant 'Do you have the talisman?'

<Verdant>      only if this is it

* Jakchim      is now standing in the middle of the plaze in his birthday suit sadly watching his cloths and flasks burn away

<Kadis>      A huge purple glowing rock is in his hands, obviously heavily enchanted to glow purple and orange.
<Verdant>      most magical object on the guy, I hope
<Kadis>      Written on the top is the words ""Tahl-Is-Man""

* SorceressSwift      whispers 'good work'

<Jakchim>      ummm doess anyone have any exssstra clothesss on them?
<Grit>      Would you like me to change you into a muskrat? They don't need any clothes.
<Jakchim>      doess them get to drink?
<Verdant>      please do
<Jakchim>      hey, for a man of my age I'll have you know I'm looking pretty good

* Verdant      closes down battle spells
* Jakchim      strikes a pose
* Grit      changes Jakchim into a monkey.

<Grit>      There, now you can be a drunken monkey.

* Jafar      laughs

<Jakchim>      I alwayssss liked monkey ssstyle
<Grit>      I'm actually a fan of doggy-style myself ;)

* Jakchim      starts practicing a drunken monkey form. Jakchim      ends it by jumping up and slapping Grit

<Grit>      Hey, mate! What'd you do that for? You wanted something that could still get drinks!

* Verdant      walks overe to jafar and hannds an antidote

<Jafar>      Thanks

* Jafar      drinks the Antidote
* SorceressSwift      drags Kadis back to the group

<Jafar>      I feel a little better now
<Grit>      Oh, I almost forgot.
<Jakchim>      that's true, I like it really, thanks. but I'm starting to feel weak now doess anyone have some wine? beer perhapse? Frangelico?

* Grit      retroactively changes Verdant back to human

<SorceressSwift>      There, he's been caught, and the talisman has been recovered. Now we head back to Taerin and get our reward
<Verdant>      if it's the real thing
<Jakchim>      hey, I sssstill have no clothess here!
<Grit>      I got some mushrooms... not quite alcohol, but they are quite... altering. :D
<Jakchim>      let alone a drink :(

* SorceressSwift      ties Kadis up

<Jakchim>      naw thanksss, I try to keep my mind clear of mind altering ssstuff

* Verdant      hands jakc a bottle

<Verdant>      closest thhing to a drink I got
<Jakchim>      what'sss thiss, my pressusss
<SorceressSwift>      Anyway, let's get back to Taerin. Now, will someone carry this thief?
<Verdant>      surprise
<Jakchim>      isss it intoxicating :)
<Verdant>      it's, interesting

* Jakchim      drinks a little. Jakchim spits it out

<Jakchim>      uggggh, I have vows against magic, you know
<Verdant>      sorry

* SorceressSwift      yawns

<SorceressSwift>      We don't have all night, guys
<Jakchim>      no worries, no would on of you fokes by kind enough to lend an old man his cloak

* SorceressSwift      hands Jakchim a cloak

<SorceressSwift>      here

* Jakchim      wraps the cloak arround his waist

<Jakchim>      thanks, milady
<Grit>      A monkey in a cloak is an interesting site
<Jakchim>      now, to find some boozes. why I'm feeling down right sobber
<Verdant>      that's probably a good thing
<Jakchim>      nay, 'tiss very bad
<SorceressSwift>      would someone help carry this thief to Taerin?

Part 17 - The Blackguard


* Kadis      his eyes flicker open.
* Verdant      hands object to swift

<Jakchim>      he's waking up
<SorceressSwift>      He's tied up
<Jakchim>      I could put him out again
<SorceressSwift>      Now hurry before he tries to break free. Go right ahead
<Grit>      I could give 'im a paralyzing sting, if need be.
<SorceressSwift>      either way is fine with me

* Jakchim      hits Kadis on a pressure point at the base of the skull

<Grit>      eh, that'll work too

* Kadis      grunts, but remains conscious.
* Jakchim      looks at Kadis oddly

<Kadis>      Avoozl Guide my path.
<Jakchim>      you ain't all human boyo
<Jafar>      Who is he?
<Jakchim>      Avoozl, an out dated god
<Kadis>      You will all beg for death, but I will never allow you to slip into oblivion.

* Grit      bitchslaps Kadis

<Jafar>      What are you talking about? Who are you?

* Kadis      Spits at Jafar.

<SorceressSwift>      yadayadayada. let's just bring him to Taerin, ok?
<Kadis>      You're fortunate I even speak with swine such as you, Paladin.
<Jakchim>      his cult's been wiped out in most places, there are a couple of loonies like this still wandering around
<Kadis>      Amon Tillado was insane, and a fool.

* SorceressSwift      gags Kadis

<SorceressSwift>      Enough talk.

* Kadis      before the gag is shoved in his mouth, he spits at Swift.

<Grit>      roit

* SorceressSwift      glares, and then wipes off the filth

<Jakchim>      do we need him alive?
<SorceressSwift>      yes, unfortunately

* SorceressSwift      kicks Kadis

<Jafar>      That sword...I think he's a Blackguard
<SorceressSwift>      That's for spitting
<Jakchim>      meh, I'm no fan of killing, but his kind are excuted without trial in most lands, he may be a liability to take with us
<SorceressSwift>      We just need to take him back to Taerin. Let WIT deal with him. Now let's go
<Jakchim>      fine. paralize him and let's go. I've got drinking to do

* Jafar      rolls his eyes at Jak

<Jafar>      *mutters* Drunkards...

<SorceressSwift>      *looks at Jakchim* Who are you anyway?

* Grit      sticks Kadis with a needle

<Grit>      You are feeling very sleeeeepyyyyyy....
<Jakchim>      I am but a humble monk. A devotee to the lord of the martial arts. I have spent the better part of my long years training and honing my mind and body to their current prefection
<Grit>      Nighty, night.
<SorceressSwift>      I see. Well, nice meeting you. Thanks for helping us to capture this blackguard
<Grit>      roit, a hand to 'and fighter. I can respect that.
<Jakchim>      I am also, currently, an employee of WIT
<SorceressSwift>      Taerin promised us a reward for capturing him. Would you like to join us and claim the reward? oh? I thought you don't do magic?
<Jakchim>      I don't, but one must pay for ones drinks
<SorceressSwift>      pardon?
<Jakchim>      I don't DO magic and magic DOES little to me, but I have no problems working with or for mages
<SorceressSwift>      i see
<Jakchim>      and with the money WIT is willing to pay I can be good and drunk for a LONG time ;)
<Jafar>      Okay, let's go then
<SorceressSwift>      Well, would you like to join us in claiming our reward?
<Jakchim>      I was going that way anyways, what with my job being mostly done and all
<SorceressSwift>      Ok then. Let's go
        
* Jakchim      starts heading to WIT

<DungeonMistress>      The group eventually reaches WIT. Taerin appears outside WIT

<Taerin>      I see that you have returned with the culprit. Well done
<Jakchim>      right, so let's have a toast and get down to businesss
<Taerin>      I've spoken to the leaders, and we've decided to give you a magical item or spell each in addition to the dinars promised. Please hand over the Talisman

* Kadis spits the gag out and laughs.

<Jakchim>      I'll take my reward in dinars, like we arranged, if you please
<Grit>      Ah, now this 'll drink to
<Jakchim>      alright, let's get down to it
<Kadis>      No Talisman, lady. It's long gone. I hope you have a mighty big army! You'll be needing it in the near future!

* Kadis      Laughs again.
* Taerin      hands the dinars to Jakchim
* Grit      bitchslaps Kadis again
* Kadis      smirks at Grit.
* Grit      grins back

<Jakchim>      good job, now if only it would stop ring in my ears
<Taerin>      Jakchim, why are you a monkey?
<Kadis>      After Avoozl DIGESTS you, I'm going to grind your face into the rock! Ya! Avoozl! Your blood shalt flow again!
<Grit>      Yes, that's really thinking it through, mate. ;)
<Taerin>      and where's the talisman?
<Jakchim>      it's a long story... really

* Kadis      smirks.

<Kadis>      It's long gone, lady.

* SorceressSwift      passes the object that Verdant handed her eariler
* Kadis      laughs in a sinister manner.

<SorceressSwift>      is this the one?
* Taerin      nods.

<Taerin>      Yes, it is :)
<Jafar>      Are you sure?

* Jakchim      laughs

<Kadis>      How the heck did that Orb grab it? The thing was literally sewn into my underwear..
<Jakchim>      even I could read that. Tal-Ise-Mahn is Talisman. hahahah... ow! my head
<Kadis>      Well, it's a pity, pity, pity, pity. I hope you don't put that Talisman in Aziza's place again... For everyone's sake. Including mine.

* Jakchim      starts twitching slightly

<Jakchim>      can we hurrey up. I really need to find a drink

* Taerin      rewards the group

<Grit>      Good, I was getting tired of all the prattling.

* SorceressSwift      gets to learn the reversal spell in addition to getting the dinars

<Kadis>      Darkness!

* Kadis      Every light nearby is either extinguished or blotted out, including the sun.

<Taerin>      What the?!
<Jafar>      Huh?

* Kadis      laughs insanely.

<Grit>      Hey, now this is more like it.

* Taerin      attempts to cast light, and finds that the spell has no effect
* Grit      removes his shades.
* Kadis      Casts force bolt, snapping the ropes in half.

<Kadis>      Bye bye.
<Jafar>      Stop him!

* Kadis      bolts.

<SorceressSwift>      I can't see

* Jakchim      runs after Kadis, but soon stops out of breath
* Kadis      runs full into a guard, grabs the man's sword, kicks the man in the groin, and then runs again.
* Grit      doesn't bother, even though he can see him

<Jakchim>      need... to... find...a... bar

* Jakchim      returns to the group

<Jafar>      He got away... Blast!

<DungeonMistress>      Light soon returns to the world, but Kadis has left the city

* Taerin      frowns

<Taerin>      This is bad...
<Jakchim>      do we still get our rewards?
<Grit>      eh, I wouldn't be too worried, mates. Threatened eternal darkness and all that happens like a what? A couple times a year?
<Taerin>      I've already given you the reward, and yes, you get to keep them, since it was my fault for not putting him away

* Kadis      heads to the spot where his equipment was hidden, dons the armor and sheaths the other dagger and sword.

<Taerin>      Rest now. It's getting late
<Jakchim>      ya, and by the time your my age..well, eternal and ain't such big worry, so let's go find some drinks
<Taerin>      I'll inform WIT about this, and hopefully they'll figure out what to do next

* Jafar      yawns

<Taerin>      You've done all you can for now

* Kadis      begins to return to the city, seeking to retrieve the Amulet.

<Taerin>      I have to go now. Farewell
<Jakchim>      ummmm can I bcome a man again, I'm not sure they'll serve me at the bar like this

* Taerin      disappears

<Jakchim>      and maybe get a few more clothes?
<SorceressSwift>      Well, I'm heading to the KAtta Inn to sleep. Goodnight, everyone

* SorceressSwift      teleports away

<Jakchim>      good night
<Grit>      Roit...
<Jafar>      I'll be at my house if anyone needs me. See you guys

* Jafar      heads off

<Jakchim>      Grit. demonkification?
<Grit>      Alright, old human...

* Grit      grabs a rug off of the floor... with a few words and a flash of light, it becomes a man-sized pair of pants
* Jakchim      frowns
* Grit      returns Jakchim to standard drunkard form

<Jakchim>      I'm partal to robes

* Grit      changes pants to robes

<Jakchim>      :D thanks. I always wanted a shag robe
<Grit>      I'm in a good mood.

* Jafar      reaches his house without a map

<Grit>      But don't push it, drunky.

END

Samuel_Rorg, Shameen, Kreesha - played by Swift
Cloaked_Man - played by Corsair5
WaltTheWITMember - played by Striker

Part 18 - More Disturbing News

<DungeonMistress>      The next day...

* Jafar      wakes up and yawns
* Cloaked_Man      walks up to the gate, drawing his cloak tighter about him.

<Jafar>      I guess I should be metting back with the others about now

* Cloaked_Man's armor clanks loudly as he approaches the Gate Guard.

<Jafar>      I hope they got enough sleep, some of them were about to fall asleep fighting

* Jafar      chuckles
* Samuel_Rorg      gathers the adventurers in the katta inn

<Cloaked_Man>      Sir.
<SorceressSwift>      Let me guess, WIT sent you here to brief us on the next mission, right?
<Samuel_Rorg>      Aye.

* Grit      feigns disinterest

<Samuel_Rorg>      Fellow brethen, I bring you terrible news
<Jafar>      What is it?
<Grit>      I'm not your brother.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Taerin is missing... along with the second talisman
<SorceressSwift>      what?
<Samuel_Rorg>      He never returned with the talisman. The city guards have searched everywhere for him in this city, but he could not be found. WIT fears that he may be captured, or worse, dead.
<Grit>      So, good... if we find him we get paid again, right?

* Samuel_Rorg      sighs

<Samuel_Rorg>      Yes
<Grit>      good
<Samuel_Rorg>      Your primary mission is to investigate his disappearance, and retrieve the talisman

* Jafar      nods

<Samuel_Rorg>      You also have to discover the identity of the mystious magician whom you fought in the Spielbug, and find out exactly what he plans to do with the talismans. Kadis wanted to use it to bring back Avoozl, that much we know.
<Jafar>      But isn't Avoozl dead?
<Samuel_Rorg>      It's unlikely that he and the Mysterious Magician are working together, or share the same goals. Ah, you're here! Glad you could make it, Verdant Star. Now have a seat

* Verdant      sits down

<Samuel_Rorg>      As I was telling the others, Taerin is missing, along with the talisman. Your mission is to investigate his disappearance, and to recover the talisman
<Verdant>      again?
<Samuel_Rorg>      You also need to find out all you can about the Mysterious Magician. Yes, again.
<Grit>      Yeah, I'm sensing a theme in these quests.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Tiring, isn't it?
<Verdant>      just a little

* Cloaked_Man      stomps into the room, and approaches Shameen.

<Grit>      'ey, as long as it helps my goal.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Kadis is still a dangerous threat as long as he's not caught. Your third mission is to kill him. Swift, Verdant, Grit, you're all needed at WIT for a group meeting. Please follow me.

* Verdant      gets up and follows Samuel

<Grit>      I kinda miss the surly little firebug.

* Grit      follows them

<Jafar>      Well, theres not much for him to burn in the desert

* SorceressSwift      gets up and follows

<Cloaked_Man>      Friend Shameen, do you know where the heroes are? The ones who found the one who hurt Aziza.
<Grit>      Aye, but it's strong in the element of fire.
<Verdant>      yea, he'd get bored
<Shameen>      Not a clue. Sorry sir
<Cloaked_Man>      Ah. Thank you anyway.

* Samuel_Rorg      arrives at WIT
* WaltTheWITMember      recites poem of doom

<Verdant>      this bodes ill
<Samuel_Rorg>      Greetings. I have brought the mages here, as you've requested
<Kreesha>      Good. Please sit down. We have urgent matters to discuss with you
<SorceressSwift>      Why wasn't Jafar sent for? I?m sure he can be of help in this matter
<Kreesha>      This matter concerns wizards only. Now please sit down

* SorceressSwift      sits

<Kreesha>      It's time we let you know all we know about the Talismans. Devon Aidendale discovered one of them while on his travels. It was found inside the legendary Blackbird. He brought it to Erasmus, and Erasmus took it to WIT to have it examined. Our findings revealed that it was a powerful artefact, but it contained nothing but pure evil. Soon, another one was found by Elsa. And eventually, a third was found by Erana. We wizards tried to find a way to destroy them, but they seem to be invulnerable at the moment. We believe there's a fourth one out there, and it might be the key to destroying them all.
<SorceressSwift>      I still think Jafar should be here to listen to all this.

Kreesha      sighs

<Kreesha>      Very well. Send for Jafar
<Samuel_Rorg>      Are you sure about that, Kreesha?
<Kreesha>      Yes
<Samuel_Rorg>      Very well then.

* Samuel_Rorg      teleports out, and then teleports back in with Jafar

<Kreesha>      Welcome, Jafar

* Cloaked_Man      jumps as Jafar phases out of the Inn.

<Kreesha>      Please sit down. I have something urgent to tell you

* Jafar      nods and sits down
* Cloaked_Man      concentrates on the location Jafar was.

<Cloaked_Man>      Odd...it heads to a location outside of material existence..
<Kreesha>      As I was saying, Devon, Elsa and Erana found three talismans and brought them to WIT's attention

* Cloaked_Man      heads north, towards WIT.

<Kreesha>      They possess great evil, and appear to be indestructible at the moment, but if the fourth talisman is recovered, we may have a good chance of destroying them

* Cloaked_Man      arrives at the Entry Point to WIT.

<Cloaked_Man>      Well. I already know where it is..so..
<Jafar>      We have one now...

* Cloaked_Man      triggers the door.

<Jafar>      And we sort of know about the second? What about the other two?
<Kreesha>      The third is with me. I've been guarding it this very time
<Jafar>      And the fourth?
<Kreesha>      We do not exactly know where, but we have an idea where it might be. Devon and Erana have been sent to retrieve it
<Jafar>      Where did they go?
<Kreesha>      I'm afraid I cannot reveal that information, for there might be a mole in our midsts
<Jafar>      Right, sorry
<Kreesha>      For now, just focus on the task that's been given to you. We're counting on you to recover the second. As soon as all four are here, we can do something about it
<SorceressSwift>      All right. We'll do our best to retrieve them
<Kreesha>      Do you have any questions? I'll answer whatever I can
<Verdant>      where would one look for the talisman needed to destroy these things?

* Cloaked_Man      knocks on the door of WIT.

<Jafar>      Devon is already searching for the last talisman. Kreeshy wouldn't tell us where he went. There might be a spy
<Verdant>      probably safer that way
<Kreesha>      That is correct. Samuel, find out who's at the door

* Samuel_Rorg      nods and leaves the room

<Kreesha>      As for where that second talisman is, I'm afraid we don't know
It could still be in Shapier. Search the area for clues
<Jafar>      We know who had it though...

Dmitri - played by Corsair5

Part 19 - Kadis' Origins

<Cloaked_Man>      I am from the newly formed Heroes Guild of Mordavia. My Guildmaster's friend, Devon Aidendale, told us that you are searching for the one who harmed Aziza, and stole the Talisman. I am here to aid you.
<Samuel_Rorg>      In that case, wait outside.
<Cloaked_Man>      Very well, Sir.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Who are you?
<Cloaked_Man>      My name is Dmitri, son of the Boyar.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Where are you from, and what skills do you possess? Pardon my ignorance, but I have not heard of you.
<Cloaked_Man>      I am from Mordavia, obviously. Otherwise, I'd be with the Heroes Guild of Silmaria.

* Cloaked_Man      laughs.

<Cloaked_Man>      I am a skillful warrior, or so I used to be told. I posess a few basic skills in stealth and magic.

* Cloaked_Man      removes his cloak, revealing black platemail.

<Samuel_Rorg>      Well, you could join the rest of the adventurers soon. Glad to have you to help us We're a little short on help
<Dmitri>      You distrust me, I see. I can't say I blame you. I don't exactly look like a Paladin...
<Samuel_Rorg>      Well, it's partly because I haven't heard of you before, but if you're here to help, then I'll stop doubting you. The others will be out soon
<Dmitri>      You have nothing to worry about. I'm just waiting for the hunt to be on for whatever scum harmed Aziza.
<Kreesha>      Anymore questions?
<Verdant>      not really
<Kreesha>      Alright then. I'll send you off. Good luck.
<SorceressSwift>      Thanks. How are Erasmus and Aziza coping?
<Kreesha>      They're recovering.
<SorceressSwift>      That's good.

* SorceressSwift      smiles

<SorceressSwift>      Come on, people. We have work to do
<Jafar>      Okay

* SorceressSwift      gets up and exits

<Verdant>      cool, so the wizard folk should be okay

* Dmitri      straightens from his lean against the wall.

<Dmitri>      Ah! There you are.

* Verdant      follows swift
* Jafar      follows Swift

<DungeonMistress>      The group is now outside WIT
<Dmitri>      Ah. You must be the heroes!
<Samuel_Rorg>      Swift, Jafar, Verdant, Grit, meet Dmitri
<Dmitri>      A pleasure..is that..a kobold?
<Samuel_Rorg>      He'll be assisting you in the search
<Jafar>      Pleased to meet you
<Dmitri>      Pleasure. Am I right in assuming you are of the Order, friend?

* Dmitri      shakes Jafar's hand.

<DungeonMistress>      Grit ignores Dmitri

* Jafar      nods

<Dmitri>      Excellent! I haven't met one in...wow, I can't remember when. The last one must've been Piotyr, but he was already dead.
<SorceressSwift>      Nice meeting you, Dmitri
<Dmitri>      A pleasure meeting such a figure of beauty such as you.
<Verdant>      ditto
<SorceressSwift>      Heh. Spare me the flattery

* Jafar      uses sense aura on Dimitri

<Dmitri>      Phew, it's roasting under this helm. Not even sure why I wear it.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Well, I have to get back to the wizards now. Goodbye, and good luck
<Dmitri>      Dmitri is apparently good, but you sense a darkness of some kind follows him.

* Samuel_Rorg      teleports away

<Verdant>      well that was abrupt
<Dmitri>      It was only five steps to go back inside. That seems like something Erasmus would do.
<DungeonMistress>      Jafar senses that Dmitri is good, but a darkness of some kind seems to be following him
<Jafar>      Hmm...
<Dmitri>      Well, let's get the hunt on. What do you know about the enemy?
<SorceressSwift>      Very little
<Dmitri>      Name, mayhap?
<SorceressSwift>      Only that he probably is insane, or power-hungry or both
<Verdant>      I think very little is an understatement
<Jafar>      My moneys on both
<Dmitri>      Both of them, Swift? I understood that there were two.
<SorceressSwift>      One of them is Kadis, a blackguard in service of Avoolz
<Dmitri>      Say what?
<Verdant>      total nut
<SorceressSwift>      he was the one who injured Aziza
<Dmitri>      Kadis?
<SorceressSwift>      Do you know him?

* Dmitri      appears dumbstruck.

<Dmitri>      Yes...yes, I do.
<SorceressSwift>      Really? what do you know?
<Dmitri>      Kadis was originally the vanguard of the Paladin order in Mordavia.
<SorceressSwift>      Really?
<Dmitri>      He vanished one day, and we haven't seen him since. We assumed one of the Wraiths slew him. This is grave news, particularly if he is serving the Dark One.
<SorceressSwift>      Terrible news indeed. I had no idea he was once a Paladin. Is there any way he can be saved then?
<Dmitri>      It makes his fall even more devastating. To think that one so pure could fall so far into darkness.
<Verdant>      guess he's a bigger nut than I thought
<Dmitri>      I don't know. If he fell because of a choice, I doubt it. But a few individuals in Mordavia seemed tainted by the Dark One's presence. They were possessed of superhuman constitution and strength. Totally insane, too.
<Verdant>      and funny magical abilities?
<Dmitri>      None of them ever managed to access the Necrophilicon and learn it's dark secrets. So, no.
<SorceressSwift>      We've been ordered to kill him if our paths cross, but if you can save him, we'll lend you whatever help you need
<Dmitri>      But Kadis was entrusted with that dark book.
<SorceressSwift>      Dark book?
<Verdant>      must have read a little too much then
<Dmitri>      The Necrophilicon, the Unholy Bible of Avoozl. The Hero, Devon Aidendale, discovered it in the Dark Monastery that was built in Mordavia, where they worshipped The Dark One. The Monastery was burned, but the Book could not be destroyed.
<Verdant>      oh, great, another immortal evil thing
<Dmitri>      It is not truely alive. Simply another tentacle of Avoozl.
<Verdant>      well, it can't be destroyed
<Dmitri>      The only way to destroy the Necrophilicon, to Cleanse the Cave of Mount Malign, is to Slay Avoozl. Come, we must begin the hunt!
<SorceressSwift>      Let's

END

(Ignus turned on the 'Silly Clowns' Mode, so expect to see some weird characters popping up for no other reason other than to provide comic relief)

Silly Clown, El Pojo Diablo - played by Ignus Draconus


Part 20 - Revenge of the Blackguard

<Dmitri>      Any idea where he is? Kadis, I mean.
<SorceressSwift>      I think he might still be in Shapier. He doesn't know yet that the Talisman has been stolen again
<Dmitri>      Let's hope he hasn't gotten his hands on it again. I have a dark forboding in my heart about what he may do with it.
<SorceressSwift>      Let's
<Dmitri>      And...if we find him, he's mine.
<SorceressSwift>      What do you plan to do with him, once we find him?
<Verdant>      so how come you get all the fun?
<Dmitri>      I don't know, but I know him better than any of you do. No offense intended to any of you. Also, he knows me, and perhaps I can sway him back to the light. I doubt it, but it is certainly not impossible.
<Jigen>      One swift knee in the happy sacks and he'll drop like anyone else
<Jakchim>      heya, what'sss ya'll do'n?
<Jafar>      Oh great, the drunk guy again....

* Dmitri      jumps as the two men approach.

<Dmitri>      Geez, I didn't even hear them coming down the alleyway.
<SorceressSwift>      Hi Jakchim
<Dmitri>      Who are they?
<SorceressSwift>      Hi Jigen
<Verdant>      looks like friends
<Jakchim>      hi pretty lady
<SorceressSwift>      Have you heard the news?
<Jakchim>      what news?
<Jigen>      Hey I found my old sifu jackchim
<SorceressSwift>      The talisman that we recovered from Kadis is missing again. And Taerin's missing too
<Verdant>      what is it with missing wizards?
<Jakchim>      more'ss the pity, what's happening about it?
<Dmitri>      Taerin is probably dead, he nearly slew Erasmus, or so I hear.
<SorceressSwift>      What? Taerin didn't kill Erasmus. What are you talking about?
<Dmitri>      I apologize, I wasn't clear. I referred to the fact that whoever attacked Erasmus nearly slew him, and is likely who kidnapped Taerin.
<SorceressSwift>      Oh. I apologise. I didn't get what you mean
<Dmitri>      Or, if Kadis managed to get his hands on him, then he is likely dead as well. I was not able to enter WIT, so, were there any clues as to what happened to Taerin?

* Jakchim      takes a sip from a flask while listening to the discussion

<DungeonMistress>      Jafar senses a shadow following him

<Jakchim>      oh, I think I've had a bit too much, I'm starting to see clowns. this should clear that up
<the_silly_clown_guy>      have you ever had too mush?

* SorceressSwift      looks quizzically at Jakchim
* Jakchim      takes another sip
* Jafar      looks behind him

<DungeonMistress>      Dmitri also senses the shadow

* Dmitri      turns his head, while quietly slipping his dagger out.

<SorceressSwift>      Jafar, is anything wrong?

* Jafar      frowns

<Jafar>      I sense something...
<Dmitri>      I have a bad feeling..
<the_silly_clown_guy>      it isn't me
<Jafar>      Some kind of shadow...it feels like it's following us

* the_silly_clown_guy      wanders off

<Verdant>      spooky
<Jakchim>      bu-bye clowny
<Jigen>      Ooh purdy

* Dmitri      turns around and draws his sword. It ignites in blue flame.

<Dmitri>      Who's there?
<Kadis>      Me.

* Kadis      steps out of the shadows, fully armored and armed.

<Verdant>      whoa, really spooky

* Verdant      summons rod
* Jakchim      burps
* Jafar      draws his sword

<Dmitri>      I am disappointed in you, Kadis.

* Jakchim    :emb: excuse me
<Dmitri>      I thought you better than to associate with this kind of riffraff. I hear they have a special seat in ###### prepared for you, O servant of the Dark One.
<Kadis>      Many have stated that. Before their lungs became little more than bags of blood.
<Verdant>      how rude
<Jakchim>      I said excuse me
<Verdant>      not you, j
<Kadis>      Bah, I have no time for this.

* Kadis      a black orb accumulates at Kadis' fingertips.

<Dmitri>      A simple illusion designed to deter me? It won't work, Kadis.

* Dmitri      charges Kadis.
* Jigen      Follows Dimitri

<Kadis>      Your neck, fool. Rot.

* Verdant      casts a barrier between kadis and the party, excluding the charging dimitri
* Jakchim      sits back to watch the fight

<ElPojoDiablo>      BUCKAAAWW!
<Kadis>      Die, fool.

* Jakchim      starts drinking heavily
*Kadis       the stream flies out and hits Dmitri in the chest.
* Grit      comes wandering in, yawning

<Grit>      What's all this, then?
<Jakchim>      heya big guy
<Verdant>      what's it look like? its a fight, dangit
<Grit>      Big guy? Well, I don't like to brag.

* Dmitri      is slammed in the chest by the darkness, and thrown back into the barrier.

<Dmitri>      Aarggh.
<Jakchim>      think I could be be a monkey again, you big *hick* hansom guy you
<Verdant>      that was not the plan
<Jigen>      Anyone who can break magical barriers now's the time
<Kadis>      I never thought I'd actually be aided by one of you fools..

* Grit      chews on a mushroom and watches, amused

<Kadis>      Perhaps I shall allow you to live. Now, start running.

* Verdant      dispells the barrier he summoned
* Kadis      flicks the blade to Dmitri's throat.

<Jakchim>      It's really a good show, eh
<Kadis>      Any last words?
<Grit>      Aye
<Jigen>      None you'd want to hear
<Jakchim>      Ana phlyxis?
<Dmitri>      Maybe after I jam my knife into your crotch.

* SorceressSwift      polymorphs Kadis
* Verdant      sends another acid bolt at kadis
* Kadis      as he transforms, he gets out a ""God damm--""

<Dmitri>      Let's get the ###### outta here while that spell lasts!
<Jakchim>      heehee this morphing part always cracks me up
* Jigen      Kicks kadis-sheep
<Dmitri>      Oh, good god.
<Grit>      Ah, mutton
<Verdant>      I don't know what kind of god he worships,

* Kadis      comes out of his transformation.

<Verdant>      but I don't wanna meet him
<Kadis>      Thank you, Ninja boy.
<SorceressSwift>      Don't hi-... too late
<Jakchim>      I love mutton. I grew up raising and eating sheep

* Kadis      slashes at Jigen.
* Jigen      dodges

<Grit>      So, how about that local sports team?
<Kadis>      Eat me.
<Jakchim>      it's good

* SorceressSwift      fires arcane missiles at kadis

<Jigen>      I hear there doing pretty good now they got that new star player
<Jakchim>      will you be a sheep again?

* Kadis      rolls beneath them and charges at Jigen, seeking to pin him against the wall.

<Jigen>      I doubt it

* Jafar      slashes Kadis
* Jigen      Jigen intercepts with kneecap to face

<Kadis>      Damn you and you Paladins!

* Verdant      summons an energy spike and sends it at kadis
* Kadis      reels backwards and spits blood.

<Jakchim>      hey, watch it, we're trying to talk here
<Dmitri>      Back off. This is my fight.
<Grit>      Yeah, inconsiderate git
<Jakchim>      your getting blood alove the place

* Dmitri      approaches Kadis at a steady gait.

<SorceressSwift>      We're assigned to kill him, so we can't exactly back off, Dmitri

* Jigen      hangs back and waits for Dimitri's turn to end

<Jigen>      You're assigned, I just turned 'caus I thought it's be fun
<Verdant>      if you want me to try and bind him, just say so

* Jakchim      empties his flask
        
<Dmitri>      Very well..if you can't leave this fight to me, then at least try to capture him.
<Kadis>      Suck on it.
<Grit>      Actually with all of us attacking him, the fight would be over too quickly.
<Jakchim>      it's true
<SorceressSwift>      isn't that good?

* Kadis      out of his left hand spurts a cone of razor-edged ice crystals.
* Jigen      takes a number and gets in line behind dimitri

<Dmitri>      Oh, ######.
<Jakchim>      you guys need the practice

* SorceressSwift      attempts to polymorph Kadis again
* Verdant      summons a set of magical rings to bind kadis
* Kadis      is polymorphed, but manages to avoid the rings.

<Dmitri>      Stay back.
<Jakchim>      I LOVE that sheep thing
<Dmitri>      That means you, Jigen, you idiot.
<Jigen>      I'M WAITING ALREADY
<Jakchim>      can some one kill him I want some mutton
<Dmitri>      I hate drunkards.
<SorceressSwift>      Hey, watch your tongue, paladin...

Part 21 - To Kill Or Not To Kill - That is the Question :huh:

* Jakchim      :emb: I've got the muchies
* Dmitri      rests his blade on the back of Kadis' head.
* Verdant      sends the rings after kadis again

<Jigen>      Paladin boy's too proud to let anyone else have any fun
<DungeonMistress>      the rings bind Kadis
<Grit>      yeah, sounds familiar
<DungeonMistress>      Kadis transforms back to his original form, but is bound by the rings
<Dmitri>      Or perhaps I just don't want you to release him from his polymorph, allowing him to nearly kill me again?

* Dmitri      rubs his ribs

<Jakchim>      awwww! where'd that nice lil sheep go?

* Kadis      as the rings entrap him, Kadis pops out of his polymorph. Still bound, though.

<Jigen>      I said i was waiting, that polymorph spells not lasting forvever so hurry up before he changes back. oh look at that
<Verdant>      he's bound already
<Kadis>      Snake-licking slime!
<Dmitri>      Isn't that part of the ritual for becoming a Blackgaurd?
<SorceressSwift>      My polymorph spell has a temporary effect. Grit has a more lasting version of that spell
<Jakchim>      some one kill 'em and let's move on

* silly_clown      wanders past again
<Kadis>      Yes, yes, kill me! Very bold, slaying a defenseless foe.
<Jakchim>      Grit, make us some mutton, k, old friend
<Dmitri>      Dammit, he's right. We can't kill him, he's defenseless.
<Jafar>      ......
<Verdant>      isn't that cannabalism?
<Grit>      I just ate, actually.
<Jigen>      Any year no Dimitri
<SorceressSwift>      We can turn him into WIT's hands again
<Grit>      Not for me
<Dmitri>      Jigen, what are you talking about?
<Jakchim>      meh, you think I got as old as I have by worrying about things like that
<SorceressSwift>      Or we can put him under your custody and wait for you to figure out how to save his soul, Dmitri
<Dmitri>      It's your choice, Swift. You're the one who defeated him.
<Jigen>      Or we can kill him and save the taxpayer's their money
<Verdant>      or we could escort both of them to wit, just to make sure
<Dmitri>      Cynical, aren't you, Jigen?
<Grit>      You two might want to work on your dialog, I was reeling from all those cliches
<Jigen>      Yeah. I prefer the term 'realistic'
<Jakchim>      but let's make him a sheep before killing, why waste good meat
<Jigen>      True
<SorceressSwift>      I... I don't know.
<Dmitri>      Aside from the obvious fact that he'd turn back to a human before he died..
<Jigen>      Still good meat
<Verdant>      or when he did
<Dmitri>      That is, if his kind can truely be considered human.
<Jakchim>      I know, fatally wound him, then turn him into a sheep
<SorceressSwift>      If he was once a former paladin, we should try to save him first
<Jafar>      Yeah...
<Verdant>      I concur
<Grit>      There is one point about not eating him, he may have some kind of brain disease.
<Jigen>      What for? Just wait until the next bright eyed idealist decides to take up a sword
<Dmitri>      Jigen, perhaps you've forgotten, but WIT never said he had to be dead to get your money.
<Jakchim>      so, let's not eat his brain
<Verdant>      and wait for him to get trained?
<Dmitri>      And that's what you want, right?
<Jigen>      Like I said, I'm not getting paid
<Dmitri>      Then why do you care at all?
<Jigen>      I'm just here for the smackdown
<Jakchim>      haha, good boy
<SorceressSwift>      Actually, WIT specified that they want him dead
<Dmitri>      Oh, yes, the adrenaline really pumps when you slice a man's throat.
<Jigen>      Damn mofoing straight
<Jakchim>      it does indeed
<Dmitri>      Takes a lot of courage, a lot of boldness.
<Jigen>      Didn't expect you to understand. Takes a lot of effort
<Jakchim>      but I prefer just beating brains out
<Verdant>      well, let's let him loose and let jiggy here face him one-on-one
<Jigen>      Fine by me
<Dmitri>      No. Flat out.
<SorceressSwift>      No, we waste too much time by debating all this
<Grit>      I really don't care either way.
<Jigen>      That's fair
<SorceressSwift>      We need to find the talsiman
<Jakchim>      hey Grit, what odd 'd you give on the fight
<Dmitri>      I have no intention of removing his bonds.
<Grit>      Between who?
<Verdant>      but I have control of the bonds

* Dmitri      looks quizzically at Grit.

<Jakchim>      Jig and crazy half sheep guy
<Jigen>      This is Dimitri's gig (technically) so he can do as he likes
<SorceressSwift>      Let's take him back to WIT first and explain the situation
<Dmitri>      You know, Jigen, I thought your kind was honorable. My mistake.
<Jakchim>      meh, not far to go
<Jigen>      Say what?
<SorceressSwift>      Since it's just a doorstep away, that's not too much trouble
<Verdant>      I know, really
<SorceressSwift>      'cuse me
<Dmitri>      I'll lug him about, since Jigen would probably place a knife in his brain stem.

* SorceressSwift      teleports in

<Jakchim>      right, turn him in, get pay, and then go to this nice inn I know

* Dmitri      pulls Kadis onto his shoulder.

<Kadis>      Scumbag.
<Grit>      Hm... I'd go with Jig, actually. Superior intellect plus skill usually trumps power.
<Dmitri>      Thank you.
<Verdant>      I need to learn that trick someday

* SorceressSwift      teleports back out with Samuel

<Jigen>      I am honorable a defeated enemy dies, and an evil man is stopped however it must be done, where's the lack of honour?
<Samuel_Rorg>      What's so imp- oh who's this?
<Dmitri>      Killing an unarmed man, who is tied up and has no method of fighting back? Ah, this is our good buddy Kadis.
<Verdant>      more importantly, how many lived were saved
<Jigen>      Killing a man who wanted to unlkeah the dark one upon our world and destory us
<Dmitri>      Your point being what? You'd slaughter a man in his sleep because he was evil? Quite honorable.
<Samuel_Rorg>      What are you waiting for? Kill him
<Verdant>      I'd kill him
<Dmitri>      Sam, he's an onetime Paladin.
<Jakchim>      let's get this over with and figure out the morality at the inn
<Jigen>      If you give evil a chance it will stab yopu in the back and then good will lose
<Dmitri>      He's tied up. He can't exactly stab me.
<Jigen>      For now
<Dmitri>      Ow, geez! 'e bit me!
<Verdant>      if he gets away, how many more die?
<Jigen>      Every extra second he has gives him time to escape
<Dmitri>      No.
<Jakchim>      he would have done that if you had killed him

* Dmitri      slams Kadis into the wall three times, knocking him out.

<Samuel_Rorg>      Well, what about it? You're not killing him because he was once a paladin?
<Jakchim>      HAHAHAHA
<Dmitri>      See? He's not getting away.
<Jafar>      We might be able to help him

* Dmitri      dumps the body on the ground.

<Jigen>      Abusing a prisoner bad, Dimitri
<Verdant>      he could be faking
<Jakchim>      no style, but I love it
<Dmitri>      I don't mind hurting them, just not killing them.
<Verdant>      why me?
<Samuel_Rorg>      I see. And do you know how to make him good again?
<Verdant>      maybe we should just give him a quick, painless death

* Jakchim      picks up Kadis's unconscious body and walks over to WIT

<Jigen>      Let's drop him off and get your money

* Jakchim      rings door bell

<Jakchim>      hey, I gotcher baddy for ya
<Verdant>      why do the wizards want him dead so badly, anyway?
<DungeonMistress>      the door opens
<Jafar>      I think we should keep him locked up for now
<Dmitri>      That's the first reasonable option I've heard.
<Jafar>      Until we can find a way to bring him back
<Jakchim>      here ya go, kill em or keep em Iah duunah care
<Dmitri>      Perhaps sitting in a magical cell, allowing him to think on his actions...
<Samuel_Rorg>      Alright then. He'll be spared for
<Verdant>      the time being?

* Grit      simply doesn't care anymore

<Samuel_Rorg>      We'll keep him locked in a special cell for the time being
<Jafar>      Okay

random raincloud - played by Ignus Draconus

Part 22 - The Search Party

* Samuel_Rorg      gives group 500 dinars each
* random_raincloud      drizzles on grit

<Samuel_Rorg>      Get moving now. We need to recover all four amulets
<Dmitri>      Feel free to to knock him out if you need to, Sam.
<Grit>      Drizzle Mo'Dizzle!
<Jafar>      Aye aye!
<Verdant>      hey look, spell residue
<Samuel_Rorg>      I'll be going now
<Jakchim>      right, so where's those talismen

* Samuel_Rorg      teleports away
* Verdant      points to raincloud

<Jakchim>      in the raincloud?
<Dmitri>      Well, let's get on with the search...that confrontation did not go as I had hoped it would.
<Verdant>      it's indoors
<SorceressSwift>      the second talsiman could be anywhere. Where should we start searching?
<Jakchim>      like the pub
<Dmitri>      Did Taerin have a house, or did he live in WIT?
<Jakchim>      where's his favoutie watering hole?
<SorceressSwift>      He probably did have a house, but I'm not sure where he lives
<Dmitri>      Also a good point, though I see your reasoning behind it.
<Jigen>      What about friends or next of kin?

* Verdant      whistles ""somewhere over the rainbow""

<Grit>      Yes, lets search WIT and all its interesting magical artifacts.
<Jakchim>      bah, I dislike magi but whatever

* Jakchim      takes a drink

<Dmitri>      I suggest we split up.
<SorceressSwift>      He didn't really have friends. Most of the time, he kept to himself. Quiet sort of fella
<Dmitri>      Jakchim and Grit go frequent the bars until they find some information.
<Jakchim>      ALRIGHT, my kinda asignment
<Grit>      If we split up, we can cover more ground (sarcasm)
<Dmitri>      Swift, you go talk to people in WIT to see if any of them have an idea.

* random_raincloud      drizzles on jakchim

<SorceressSwift>      They don't
<Dmitri>      Ah. Nevermind.
<Verdant>      typical
<Grit>      I could use a spell, being a master of transmutation, I could use more regular magic.
<Jakchim>      ahh, I'm wet
<Dmitri>      Verdant, you go to the local guild, wherever it is, and go see if they know anything.
<Verdant>      wow, really?
<Jigen>      I haven't heard you say please once man
<Dmitri>      Fine. Please.
<Jigen>      heh
<Jakchim>      just booze for me, being a simple monk I don't need fancy magic stuff
<Verdant>      local guild for what?
<Dmitri>      Verdant, I may be a Paladin, but I'm not an idiot. The Thieve's Guild. Or whatever passes for one in this city.
<Jigen>      Carpenter's guild, iron mongers guild, adventurer's guild

* Jakchim      tests the wine

<Jakchim>      not bad, I approve
<Verdant>      so I'm a theif now, huh
<Dmitri>      Swift, you have any ideas of other places where we can investigate?
<SorceressSwift>      I'm trying to think here
<Dmitri>      Like Keapon Laffin's Shop?
<SorceressSwift>      The guards have been searching everywhere for Taerin in this city, but they haven't found him yet, or we won't have to be searching for him
<Jakchim>      is that funny little guy still in business?
<SorceressSwift>      It's unlikely for him to still be here if he was captured. Perhaps we should start the search outside the city?
<Dmitri>      ...Rasier.
<Jakchim>      does that mean no pubs?
<SorceressSwift>      or the desert
<Jigen>      It means no booze unless you want to dehydrate
<Verdant>      so, why am I a theif, all of the sudden?
<Jafar>      Okay, lets check the desert. We might find a trail or something
<Jigen>      Dimitri made a mistake no biggie, I'll check the thieves guild
<Grit>      yeah, what happened to that Khaveen guy, he was a thief.
<SorceressSwift>      Well, you're a jack of all trades, Verdant. It's almost reasonable to assume that you possess thief skills too
<Verdant>      well I do, but that doesn't make me a theif
<Jigen>      That doesn't mean he can do the sign

* Dmitri      glances from side to side..
* Dmitri      makes the thief sign.

<SorceressSwift>      true
<Jakchim>      you just need to pass as one to get into the guild
<SorceressSwift>      you're a thief, Dmitri?
<Jigen>      Oh well why don't YOU go do the guild
<Dmitri>      And keep little part quiet, please. Ex-Thief.
<SorceressSwift>      Anyway, let's stock up first. Either Jigen or Dmitri can check up the thieves guild
<Jigen>      Bags not
<Dmitri>      I don't think I'd do.
<SorceressSwift>      we meet at the saurus place in an hour's time?

* Verdant      winks and makes the theif sign

<Jafar>      Okay
<Dmitri>      What did I tell you?
<Verdant>      so I can pay attention
<Jakchim>      so, to the pubs, Grit my good man... urrr.. hobgolin

* Grit      glares Jakchim

<Grit>      I'm a Kobold, mate.
<Jakchim>      it's not my fault, I was drunk at the time
<Dmitri>      Ugh.
<Verdant>      I'll go the theive's guild with jiggy
<Jigen>      Ah fine, thieves guild it is then
<Dmitri>      I'll see when the next Caravan for Rasier goes out. Then I'll go do my little thing.
<Jakchim>      fine out when the last one was too
<Jigen>      Nice thinking man
<Dmitri>      Good thinking, Jakchim.
<Jakchim>      I always use my head
<Verdant>      that'll give us a timetable
<Dmitri>      Okay, meet back at the Saurus Lot in..
<Verdant>      when you aint drunk
<Dmitri>      Just meet back there, I guess.
<Jigen>      Cool we'll head out when we're all together
<Dmitri>      And, Jakchim, please don't get yourself arrested for drunk and disorderly.
<Jakchim>      ok, now I'm off to do soem ""investigating""
<Dmitri>      We need to head out, and soon.

* Jakchim      leaves in the direction of the nearest inn

<Dmitri>      Investigating.. Getting drunk, more like.
<Jafar>      Yeah
<Dmitri>      See you in an hour or so.
<Jafar>      I think he won't get TOO drunk...
<Dmitri>      I doubt it.
<Jafar>      Well I hope...

sound effects, Shapier-guard - played by Jafar
pub owner - played by Swift
Dinarzad - played by Corsair5
Yokel - ???

Part 23 - Intermission, Pt 1

<Jigen>      I don't think there's enough booze in the world to get HIM too drunk

* Dmitri      heads towards the Saurus lot to find the time of the next caravan.
* Grit      wanders off
* Jigen      and Vardant head over to the thieves guild
* Jakchim      enters pub and goes to the bar
* Dmitri      arrives at the Gate Plaza and checks the time on the next caravan and the most recent caravan.

<Jakchim>      what cha got?

* Jafar      heads to the foutain and fills up his waterskins
* Jakchim      purchases a beverage and strikes up a conversation with the man next to him
* Grit      walks into a dark alley
* SorceressSwift      rests in the inn

<sound_effects>      dunn dunn dunn

* Jafar      starts writing in his diary :P
* Grit      whispers inaudibly to something in the darkness

<pub_owner>      Whadaya want?

* Verdant      and jigen arrive at the money changer's

<Jakchim>      another one of these, they're good

* Jigen      whistles

<Jigen>      Nice
<pub_owner>      Coming right up
<Dmitri>      Dammit, where the heck is the times for the caravans? I hate this city.

* Verdant      glares at jigen

<Jigen>      What? She's cute

* pub_owner      passes Jakchim another mug

<Verdant>      I hadn't noticed
<Jakchim>      thanks, I just go in to this town, whats worth seeing or doing?

* Dmitri      talks to a Guard.

<Jigen>      Your loss
<Dmitri>      Sir, do you know when the last caravan left the city, and when the next one will go?
<Shapeir-Guard>      The last caravan left about 2 hours ago
<pub_owner>      Let's se... *scratches chin* Well, there's an oasis outside, if my drunk customers's words are to be taken seriously
<Shapeir-Guard>      The next should be ready in half an hour
<Dmitri>      Oh, ######.
<Jakchim>      oh ya? what do they say about it?

* Grit      walks into the pub

<Dmitri>      Thank you for your time.

* Dmitri      runs north, towards the fountain plaza.
* Shapeir-Guard      nods

<Dmitri>      Jafar!

* Yokel      notices Grit

<pub_owner>      That an old man with a berad so long that it wrapped up an entire palm tree sits outside all day

* Jafar      looks up

<Jafar>      Yes?
<Dmitri>      The next Caravan leaves in half an hour, and the last one left 2 hours ago.
<Dmitri>      Right on time for Taerin to be aboard.
<Yokel>      We don't take kindly to your type around here.
<pub_owner>      you'd think he'd die by now from starvation.

* Jafar      nods

<Jafar>      Thanks
<Dmitri>      Shiest, the chances of us finding Jakchim in that time is nil.
<Jakchim>      haha, nice I may have to see that sometime. How about in the city itself?
<Dmitri>      I don't suppose Swift has some kind of spell to teleport people she's seen or knows the name of.
<pub_owner>      Lots of nice katta folk living here if you haven't notice
<Jafar>      Not unless she's with them... Maybe he won't forget
<Dmitri>      Oh, wonderful.
<Jakchim>      I have, they remind me of my favourite pet as a child
<Dmitri>      Not only that, but we didn't specify the time to be back here.
<Jakchim>      Is there anything else to see around here?
<Dmitri>      One hour.. Which means they'll be late by 30 minutes. I'll go find Verdant and Jigen. You go try to find Swift.
<pub_owner>      Well, I hardly leave my pub, so you might want to ask someone else. Sorry
<Dmitri>      Then we'll both start searching for Jakchim.
<Jakchim>      ok
<Jafar>      Okay

* Dmitri      stalks towards the moneychanger.
* Jakchim      goes to a nearby table with a single man stting at it
* Jafar      heads to the inn

<Jakchim>      mind if I sit here?

* Jafar      knocks on Swift's door

<pub_owner>      go ahead

* SorceressSwift      opens door

<SorceressSwift>      Yes?
<Jakchim>      thanks, I'm Jakchim
<Jafar>      The caravan will be ready in half an hour
<Jafar>      We need to get everyone ready sooner

* Grit      does random stuff

<SorceressSwift>      Ermm.. ok. I was thinking of searching the desert first before heading to rasier, actually
<Jafar>      Okay. So we take the next caravan?

* SorceressSwift      nods

<Jafar>      Okay. Sorry to bother you
<SorceressSwift>      That's ok
<Dmitri>      Dammit, I HATE this city. Impossible to find anything!
<Jafar>      Well, you look pretty tired
<Dmitri>      ESPECIALLY that moneychanger.
<Jigen>      Just aska local dude
<Dmitri>      I should've gotten a map from Al Chica.
<Jakchim>      heya, bar keep, can I get a basket of onion rings for myself and my new friend. and another round
<Dinarzad>      Ah, look at this. I am doubly blessed..two handsome men coming right down my alley.

* Jafar      heads into the streets
* SorceressSwift      heads out to purchase pills

KamakaziWatermellon - played by Ignus???

Part 24 - Intermission, Pt 2

<Dinarzad>      What can I do for you?
<Jigen>      Hey toots have you seen a guy, sorta whimpy looking magician type answers to the name of... Taerin I think
<Dinarzad>      Taerin...

* pub_owner      passes basket to Jakchim
* Jafar      runs into Dimitri

<Jakchim>      thanks.
<Dinarzad>      The only men I can think of off my head is Franc, my guard, and that stud..
<Jafar>      Lost?
<Dinarzad>      What was his name? Ah, Devon.
<Jigen>      How about not off your head?

* KamakaziWatermellon      commits suicide

<Jakchim>      so, mate, what do you know about this town?
<Dinarzad>      I will see you two later..I hope.
<pub_owner>      Very confusing place, this town. If you don't have a map, you could get lost quite easily in the alleyway

* Jafar      runs into Dimitri on the streets

<Jafar>      Lost?
<Dmitri>      Gaah!

* Jafar      holds back a smirk

<Dmitri>      Geez, don't sneak up on me like that! I think.. Ah! There they are.
<Jakchim>      ya, I know. I'm actually looking for an old business partner. he's a short geeky type guy. his name's Taerin. Do you know anything about him

* Dmitri      runs into Jigen and Verdant.

<Jafar>      You need to get a map of this place
<Dmitri>      Yeah, yeah. Jigen, Verdant.
<Jafar>      Did you know that some people have died in the streets without a map?
<Dmitri>      Learn anything from Dinarzad?
<pub_owner>      Nope. Never heard of him
<Verdant>      how's life? not really
<Dmitri>      I didn't really think she would know anything. But it's better than you relieving everyone in Shapeir's belongings.
<Jakchim>      that's ok, well, I ought to be going. see ya later
<Verdant>      the witty wizzard must not have passed this way

* Jakchim      leaves pub

<Verdant>      where is the trust here?
<Dmitri>      Well, we're heading out soon. The next caravan leaves in like ten minutes.
<Verdant>      oh crap

* Jakchim      heads to the saurus lot, using his trusty map

<Verdant>      guess we better run
<Dmitri>      Jafar? You have something to say?

* Jakchim      still gets a little lost

<Dmitri>      You've got that look on your face.

* SorceressSwift      heads to the saurus lot as well

<Dmitri>      Whatever. Let's get to the 'lot.

* Dmitri      The Quad of Jigen, Dmitri, Jafar, and Verdant arrive at the lot.

<Dmitri>      Ah, good, we were almost late.

* Jakchim      staggers into the lot

<Dmitri>      Drunkards..
<Jakchim>      that was some mighty fine mead. you guys really missed out

* Jigen      heads over to the lot

<SorceressSwift>      Let's search the deserts first before boarding the caravan, k?
<Jakchim>      a guy...
<Dmitri>      Whatever, Swift.

* Grit      suddenly appears in the lot

<SorceressSwift>      Perfect timing, Grit
<Jakchim>      in the pub...*hick*... told me about an oasis
<Dmitri>      ? Jafar could've told us that. ######, I could've told you that. I at least glance at a map before I head out.
<Grit>      A wizard arrives precisely when he means to
<Jakchim>      out in the desert. says it's about all there is out there worth visiting
<Dmitri>      He's got a point.
<Verdant>      but do we have time?
<SorceressSwift>      Well, not really
        

<Dmitri>      According to Swift, we're searching the desert.
<Jigen>      There will be another caravan after this one
<SorceressSwift>      yup
<Dmitri>      Although I can't imagine him hiding in the desert.
<SorceressSwift>      let's hurry now
<Grit>      Searching the desert?

* SorceressSwift      casts frozen armour

<Dmitri>      Time is of the essence, I fear.
<Grit>      Isn't it kind of vast?
<Verdant>      time for my orb again?
<Dmitri>      Orb?
<Jakchim>      let's check out the oasis, I wantta see this guys beard
<Jafar>      Still using Frozen Armor?
<SorceressSwift>      That'll be nice
<Jigen>      Shut up and start searching the desert, the sooner we start to sooner we can give up and go home
<SorceressSwift>      Well, it's HOT here!
<Jafar>      You'll never tolerate the heat if you keep cheating it

* Verdant      summons orb and tells it to seek out wizards in the desert

<Jakchim>      here, I'll give ya som it ta drink if ya get thirsty
<Dmitri>      Oogh.
<Jigen>      Ah someone's thinking
<Jafar>      This is one of the colder days!

* Dmitri      pulls his helm off.
* Verdant      watches the orb crowd him

<Verdant>      not us!
<Dmitri>      I never should've gotten that heating enchantment when I went to Jotunheim. I could probably replenish the desert with all this sweat. Make the world's oceans overflow.

<DungeonMistress>      The orb floats away from the group

<Dmitri>      Dum de dum.
<Jafar>      Okay, lets go

* GritAsSandEel      loves Transmutation
* Jafar      follows the orb

<Dmitri>      Follow the orb..the orb..the orb...

persian_golfer - played by Ignus Draconus
Taerin - played by Jigen

Part 25 - Unmasked!

* Dmitri      follows the orb.
* Verdant      follows orb

<SorceressSwift>      that orb has been very useful indeed
<Dmitri>      Be on your guard.
<Jigen>      Well why not

* Jigen      follows the orb

<persian_golfer>      dang! 9756

* Jakchim      follows others staggering as he goes
* SorceressSwift      follows orb

<Dmitri>      There are many creatures of evil in this desert.. The Scorpions..
<persian_golfer>      drat! 9757
<Jafar>      The Ghouls
<Dmitri>      The Jackelmen.
<Jigen>      Scorpions aren't evil they're just trying to eat
<DungeonMistress>      The orb brings the group to an Oasis
<Verdant>      night creatures, if I recall
<SorceressSwift>      Hmm....

* GritAsSandEel      dives into the sand and follows

<Dmitri>      Jigen, have you ever even seen a picture of these orbs?
<Jakchim>      check out that beard
<Dmitri>      Er, Scorpions?
<Jigen>      Yeah, just because it's ugly that don't make it evil. Look at you for example
<Verdant>      hey look, water!
<Dmitri>      They're as big as a horse, and they poison a man and then DRINK HIS BLOOD. As far as I'm concerned, they're evil.
<Verdant>      ouch, jiggy
<SorceressSwift>      I think you need to specify to that orb what we're looking for
<Jigen>      That doesn't make them evil just *BLEEP* dangerous
<Jafar>      They're just hungry. I don't like them, but they're not evil
<Dmitri>      Whatever.

* Verdant      calls orb over

<Dmitri>      In any case, kill them on sight.
<Jigen>      Agreed
<Dmitri>      Before they kill you.
<Jigen>      That's the ideas
<DungeonMistress>      The Orb floats over to Verdant
<Verdant>      we're looking for the wizard taerin[to the orb]
<Dmitri>      .. I have a bad feeling.
<DungeonMistress>      The Orb floats away from the Oasis

* Verdant      follows orb again
* SorceressSwift      follows orb again
* Dmitri      follows.
* Jakchim      stagers after orb
* Jafar      follows
* Verdant      summons rod, as a precaution

<DungeonMistress>      The orb suddenly floats towards Jigen
<Dmitri>      Jafar, keep your senses tuned.

* Jakchim      drinks from his new wineskin

<SorceressSwift>      Huh?
<Verdant>      creepy
<Dmitri>      Jigen?

* GritAsSandEel      follows and grunts the theme from Spaceballs

<Jafar>      It's ""pointing"" at Jigen
<Jakchim>      did you eat the wiz again
<Jafar>      Not too smart, is it?

* Dmitri      fingers his knife.

<Verdant>      don't insult the orb
<Dmitri>      I have a VERY bad feeling. Not sensing anything, but... Call it a hunch.
<Verdant>      verry dangerous to insult the orb
<GritAsSandEel>      Holy crap! Jigen is Taerin?!
<Dmitri>      Jigen?
<Jafar>      Okay, sorry
<Taerin>      Stupid orb, yes it was me you fools, the man you trusted isn't wavey gravey at all.
<Dmitri>      Are you Taerin with a ninja suit?
<SorceressSwift>      What the?!
<Taerin>      And all this time I've been smoking harmless tobacco
<Jafar>      What!?

* Verdant      summons barrier

<Dmitri>      What in god's name?

* Taerin   dispels the masking spell

<SorceressSwift>      Explain yourself!

* Dmitri      loosens his sword in it's sheath.

<GritAsSandEel>      Whoa, this is heavy, man.
<Taerin>      Now I wouldn't do that Dimitri

* Jakchim      sits down and begins chuckling as he drinks

<Dmitri>      If this is a joke, it's in very bad taste.

* Taerin Energy crackles form Taerin's fingertips

<SorceressSwift>      If you harm one hair on Jigen's head, I swear we'll kill you
<Taerin>      I assure you it is not
<Jafar>      What have you done with him?
<Verdant>      worse than jakchim's drink, I'd say
<Taerin>      He is safe, and very much elsewhere
<Jafar>      .....

* Dmitri      holds out his left hand, and a silver shield appears in it.
* Jafar      draws his sword
* Dmitri      draws his sword.
* Dmitri      puts his helm on.
* Dmitri      senses Taerin's aura.
* Taerin      Taerin powers up DBZ style

<Jafar>      So YOU stole the talisman!
<Taerin>      Quite

* Jakchim      bursts out laughing

<Dmitri>      Not exactly surprised.

* Jafar      glares at Jakchim

<Jafar>      You're not helping...
<Dmitri>      Alright, Taerin. Surrender.
<Jakchim>      :emb: sorry, but the irony is just too funny

<Dmitri>      It's a six versus one fight. You have no hope.
<Taerin>      Now why would I do a crazy thing like that

* Verdant      casts bind at taerin

Part 26 - Desert Wars, Pt 1

<Jafar>      Who are you?

* Taerin summons power from the talisman and conjures six scorpions out of the ground

<SorceressSwift>      I thought you were one of the good guys, Taerin. Why are you doing this?
<Verdant>      oh, crap
<SorceressSwift>      Oh boy!
<Dmitri>      In the name of god.
<Jafar>      Dangit!

* SorceressSwift      casts blizzard at the scorpions

<Dmitri>      Does anyone have some poison cure potions?

* Jafar      slashes the scorpions

<Taerin>      My dear Swift I have always acted at the behest of my master, and now he wants you all quietly eliminated before the ritual begins
<SorceressSwift>      I've got a few pills
<Jafar>      What master? What are you talking about?

* Verdant      summons an energy spike at the scorpions

<SorceressSwift>      Yeah, what master?

* Jakchim      sits back while mages blast away

<Dmitri>      Swift, if one us get's poisoned, kindly stick a pill down our throats before we bite it. For the Valley!
<Taerin>      That is unimportant, perhaps I will tell you before you die

* Dmitri      rushes the scorpions.
* Jafar      points his ring at a scorpion
* Jafar      shoots a fireball from it at the scorpion
<Taerin>      *Jafar's scorprion squeals in agony and charges towards him*
* Verdant      summons an energy blade at the end of his rod, and relieved a scorpion of its claw
* Jafar      slashes at the scorpion?s tail
* Jakchim      follows Dmitri and flanks the scorpion while it fights Dmitir
* SorceressSwift      polymorphs one of the scorpions
<Taerin>      *Verdant's scorpion rears up and screams bleeding all over him*

<Jafar>      Okay, THESE scorpions are evil

* Grit      bursts from the sand, clamping down with his powerful claws on Taerin's leg in a surprise attack

<Jafar>      I stand corrected
<Taerin>      Arrgghhhh!
<Taerin>      Who the ######...?

* Verdant      slashes the scorpion again
* Jakchim      grabs a scorpion?s tail and force it into the scorpion?s body
<Taerin>      *it's it's last gasp Verdant?s scorpion strikes down at him with it's tail*

<Dmitri>      Damn!

* Verdant      tells the orb to hit taerin in the head

<Verdant>      crap

* Grit      begins pulling Taerin down into the sand
* Jafar      pushes Verdant out of the way of the scorpions attack
* Dmitri      slices his Scorpions left claw off, then runs over to Verdant.
<Taerin>      *Jackchuim's scorpion flicks it's powerful tail muscles and hurls him into the dunes*

<Dmitri>      By the power of light, may you be healed!

* Jafar      is hit himself
* Dmitri      heals Verdant.
* Verdant      watched the wound in his side fade to nothing
* Jakchim      lands lightly at staggers at the nearest scorpion

<Dmitri>      You alright?

<Taerin>      *Dimitri's scorpion charges his enemy's turned back*

<Verdant>      mayby
<Dmitri>      Damn it! I'm a bit drained, Swift! Give Jafar a pill!

* Verdant      casts an acid sphere at dimitri's scorp

<Dmitri>      Hey, Taerin! Catch!

* SorceressSwift      gives jafar a pill
* Dmitri      hurls a knife at Taerin.

<Jafar>      Thanks

* Jafar      takes the pill

<Jafar>      I only got hit once, I should be okay
<Dmitri>      Darkness shall be overcome! Yraa!

* Dmitri      hacks the tail off of Jakchim's scorpion.
* Jakchim      side sets a claw and kicks the scorpion in an eye,

<Jakchim>      thanks

* Taerin siezes Grit and channels raw electricity into him to make him let go

<Grit>      *HISSSS*

<Taerin>      *Jackhim's scorpion backs off an inch*
* Jakchim      charges Taerin and punches him in the base of the skull

<Dmitri>      Thank you for walking on my sword, Scorpion!

* Verdant      sends another acid bolt at dimitri's scorp
* Dmitri      buries his blade into the scorpion's back.
* Grit      bursts from the sand

<Dmitri>      Well, that took care of him.

* Grit      transforms to trueform
* Jafar      fires another fireball at Taerin
* Taerin takes the knock on the skull and force-pushes Jackchin away* ONE AT A TIME BOYS

<Dmitri>      Grit! Transform some of these big ugly scorpions into ants or something!

* SorceressSwift      casts blizzard on three of the scorpions

<Grit>      roit
<Dmitri>      Taerin, it's die time

* Taerin  casts reversal and protection
* Grit      shrinks the scorpions
* Dmitri      surges holy energy into his muscles, gaining strength rapidly.
* Jakchim      stagers forward, grabs one of Taerin's arms

<Taerin>      Talk is cheap Paladin
<Grit>      Easier to do than actually changing them to something else in this case.

* SorceressSwift      casts reversal to protect herself
* Taerin channel electricity through Jackchin
* Verdant      slashes at taerin with the energy blade

<Dmitri>      Honor! Guide my blade this day!

* SorceressSwift      casts arcane missiles on the scorpions
* Dmitri      rushes Taerin, point of his sword aiming at his heart.
* Jakchim      steps out of the way of Verdants blade

<Taerin>      I SAID ONE AT A TIME *Taerin punches the ground casting shockwave and knocking everyone five metres away from him*
<DungeonMistress>      The Scorpions die

<Jafar>      WAAUGH!

* SorceressSwift      is knocked down

<SorceressSwift>      ooof

* Dmitri      bounces back.
* Jafar      rolls backwards
* Verdant      wears the magic ring from wit
* Jakchim      quickly jumps back up and charges Taer
* Verdant      turns invisible

<Dmitri>      Let fly!

* Jakchim      jump kick
* Dmitri      hurls his sword at Taerin as hard as he can.

<Jakchim>      I'm flying

* Taerin  casts telekinetic bolt at Jackchin and lightning strike at Dimitri

<Jafar>      How does he have all this power?
<SorceressSwift>      He's too powerful. We need to find another way to beat him
<Dmitri>      The Amulet.
<Taerin>      The talisman gives me power
<Dmitri>      The Talisman is the source.

* Verdant      sneaks invisibly behind taerin
* Jakchim      looks for where Taer is carrying the talisman

<Jafar>      So we've gotta get it away from him...

Saurus Rex - played by Swift

Part 27 - Desert Wars, Pt 2

* Dmitri      as lightning courses over his body, conducted by his armor, Dmitri collapses.
* Grit      casts fetch on the amulet
* Taerin fetches the amulet back before it reaches Grit
* SorceressSwift      attempts to polymorph Taerin
* Jakchim      recovers from force bolt
* Verdant      whispers instructions to the orb to hit taerin in the head

<Jakchim>      Grit, timing is everything
<Jafar>      Hmm...
<SorceressSwift>      Oh dear...

* Jakchim      charges taer and tackles him
* Dmitri      lets out a deep, wracking cough, and some blood spurts out of the mouthpiece of his helmet.
* Jafar      fires a fireball at the sand right in front of Taerin

<Grit>      Yes, well attack him then cast fetch.

* SorceressSwift      watches as the spell hits Dmitri instead

<SorceressSwift>      Sorry!

* Dmitri      screams in agony.
<Taerin>      *Jafar's fireball separates Jackhim and Taerin*
* Verdant      sneaks up behind taerin to try and steal the amulet
* Grit      polymorphs Dmitri to original form
* Grit      downs a mana potion

<Jakchim>      Damn mages
<Jafar>      I'm not a mage...

<Taerin>      *Verdant tears the amulet off Taerin* NOOOO!!!!

<Jafar>      Got it!
<SorceressSwift>      Good work, Verdant!

* Verdant      stabs taerin in the back
* Jakchim      kicks blinds after the fie ball left
* Taerin      casts lightning strike at Verdant
* Verdant      throws amulet and drops from the bolt
* Dmitri      coughs again, spurting more blood out of his amulet.
* SorceressSwift      summons water elemental, which attacks Taerin
* Jafar      thinks back to the artifact incident
* Jakchim's eye clear
* Taerin pulls out the dagger and casts fetch on the talisman
* Grit      intercepts it with his own fetch spell
* Jakchim      grabs both of taers arms
* water_elemental      pounds at taerin
* Dmitri      lets out a ragged breath, then goes silent.
* Jakchim      head butts Taer and knees him in the groin
* Taerin  guides the talisman into his teeth, then channels lightning through his own body

<Verdant>      crap
<Jafar>      Not again...

* Jafar      throws a rock at Taerin
<Taerin>      *free again Taerin takes the talisman and holds it in his hand*
* Jakchim      grabsbehind taer's jaw forcing the bone out of joint
* Verdant      crawls invisibly away
* Taerin  casts telekinetic strike on Jack
* Verdant      crawls toward dimitri
* water_elemental      continues to mindlessly strike at Taerin
* Jakchim      bounces away, and quickly recovers
<Taerin>      *Blood drools out of Taerin's lips*
* Jafar      sneaks up on Taerin...
<Taerin>      *Grubles because with a jaw out of place it hurts to speak* WHats does it take to stop you monk?
* Verdant      removes ring and pulls out a carefully horded healing scroll

<Jakchim>      not magic
<Grit>      Liquor?
<Jakchim>      magic is for the weak

* Jakchim      staggers forward again
Taerin  summons supersaurus rex
* Jafar      scoops up some sand, and throws it in Taerins eyes
* Verdant      uses the scrolls magic on dmitri's motionless body
* Grit      casts Trigger on Taerin

<Grit>      Let's see what that does.

* Jakchim      kicks Taer in the belly and then starts pulling on the amulet

<Jakchim>      soemone with weapons want to take care of the over sized lizard?
<Jafar>      I'll take it

* random_raincloud      drizzles on taerin
* Jafar      charges towards the Saurus Rex
* Taerin  casts binding chains on Jackchinn
* SorceressSwift      casts blizzard on the Rex
* Jakchim      looks at the chain with distain.
* Jakchim      picks up the chain and throws it back at Taer

<Jafar>      YAAAAH!

* Taerin  lifts the bound Jackchin and hurls him away (wl telekinetic magic)
* Dmitri      the spell goes into Dmitri, but there is no affect visible from your perspective.
* Jafar      stabs the Saurus Rex
* GritAsRunningDeathDino      charges Taerin, head lowered
* Verdant      gets shakily to his feet and recklessly attacks the rex with his energy blade
* Dmitri      You notice that his armor is cracked in several places.
* SorceressSwift      casts slow on the Rex
<Taerin>      *the Rex tries to Bite Jafar but the whily Paladin is too quick for him*
* Jakchim      bounces back up

<Jakchim>      stop throwing me around, you'd think I was fighting a mere judo or something

* water_elemental      disintegrates
* Jafar      rolls behind the Rex and slashes it's tail
* GritAsRunningDeathDino's horn collides into Taerin
* Verdant      strikes at the big rex with energy blade
* Taerin  casts sandstorm on Jackchin (gee it's amazing how many spells this talisman allows)
* Jakchim      takes a deep long drink

<Jafar>      The Rex is moving pretty slow. I think it's not used to the heat
<Jakchim>      it amazing how weak they are compared to my drink

<Taerin>      *Rex roars in pain as so many adventurers take him down like a pack of dogs*
* Saurus_Rex      slowly moves its tail to strike Jafar and Verdant
* Taerin  casts fetch on Jackchin's flask
* Jakchim      slowly staggers forward against the head wind
* Verdant      slices the tail with blade
* Jafar      jumps over Rex's tail, but trips and falls

<Jafar>      Oof!

* SorceressSwift      blasts arcane missiles at the rex
* Saurus_Rex      attempts to claw Swift
* Jakchim      holds on to his waterskin for dear life and is pulled to collide with Taer
* Jafar      holds up his Ring

<Jafar>      Last shot. Gotta make it count

* SorceressSwift      is hit
* GritAsRunningDeathDino      kicks Taerin

<SorceressSwift>      Argh...

* Jafar      fires a fireball at the Saurus Rex's face

<Verdant>      swift, you okay?!

* SorceressSwift      grips injured arm painfully

<SorceressSwift>      Not really

* Jakchim      bites Taer's neck around the artery

<Verdant>      need help

<Taerin>      *Just as Jackchin collides with Tarein Gritasdinoboy kicks them both a clear ten maters away*
* Saurus_Rex      is hit by the fireball

<Jafar>      Hold still, Swift

* Verdant      slashes rex again
* Jafar      uses Healing Hands of Swift's arm
* SorceressSwift's arm heals
* Taerin copies and bites Jack back*

<SorceressSwift>      Thanks
<GritAsRunningDeathDino>      ROAR!
<Jafar>      No problem
<Jafar>      Now lets finish off the lizard

* Jakchim      head buts Taer in the nose
* SorceressSwift      casts arcane missiles
* Saurus_Rex      is hit by the missiles
* Jakchim      knees Taer in the groin
* Jafar      slashes the Rex in the tail
* Taerin  grabs jacks clothes and set them on fire (which will hurt both of us)

<Jafar>      Over here, Lizzie!

* Saurus_Rex      lets out a cry
* Jakchim      bear hugs Tear
* Saurus_Rex      stomps towards Jafar angrily

Ghost of Dmitri - played by Corsair5
Killer Sun - ???

Part 28 - The One With All The Randomness

* Jakchim      igniting taer's clothes
* Taerin forces his thumbs into Jack's eyesockets
* Jafar      backs away

<Verdant>      not again

* Saurus_Rex      roars
* Jafar      charges foward and stabs the Rex in it's underbelly
* Verdant      casts acid bolt at taerin
* Verdant      then turns back to slash the rex
* Saurus_Rex      lets out a chilling roar, and then comes crashing down onto the sand
* Saurus_Rex      dies
* random_raincloud      is still drizzling on taerin

<Jafar>      Got em!

* GritAsRunningDeathDino      kicks Taerin again

<SorceressSwift>      Good work! Now to finish him off

* Jakchim      leaps back
* Verdant      casts an acid bolt at taerin
* Jakchim      rolls in the sand extinguishing his cloths
* SorceressSwift      casts slow on Taerin
* Jakchim      smiles
* Jafar      stops for a second to catch his breath

<Jakchim>      puching bag time!!!!

* Taerin  stands, blood seeping out of the tear in his neckeck
* Verdant      attacks taerin with energy blade

<Jafar>      haah....hahh....hahh....

* Jakchim      grabs taer's shoulders and puld his body down so that his head collides with Jack?s knee

<Jafar>      Phew, I'd hate to fight these things all the time
<SorceressSwift>      Oh.. we missed all the fun
<Taerin>      THAT?S IT

* Verdant      attempts to take taerin's head off
* Taerin  grabs the talisman and begins to cast trigger on it
* Jakchim      kicks Taer in the jaw before he finishes the spell
* Verdant      tries to trigger the amulet
<Taerin>      *The talisman starts glowing Taerin stumbles back from that kick to the jaw*

<Jakchim>      some one finish him, I'm down

* Verdant      swings his blade at taerin's neck again
* Jakchim      grabs his neck and sit on top of the amulet to meditate
* random_raincloud      moves to drizzle on swift
* Taerin goes to dodge Verdant?s blade but reacts too slow, the top part of his head gets taken off, with a final curse he dies

<SorceressSwift>      Ewww
<Jafar>      Ugh
<SorceressSwift>      What a way to die
<Jafar>      I was hoping it wouldn't be this messy
<Verdant>      yuck

* Jigen      runs over to the Oasis

<Verdant>      decapitation would have been prettier
<SorceressSwift>      Where's the talisman now?

* Jafar      heads over to Dimitri

<SorceressSwift>      Hey! Look who's there!

* Jafar      uses Healing Hands on him
* Jakchim      's blood seeps through his fingures

<Jigen>      Hey what did I (see's Taerin) Ah crap I missed it

* Grit      picks up the severed piece of head

<SorceressSwift>      Jigen! Where were you?

* Dmitri      His armor is cracked open, and there's blood spattered over the outside of his helm.
* Jigen      Jigen see Jack bleeding

<Jigen>      SIFU!

* Grit      pockets piece of head

<Verdant>      grit, that's nasty

* Jakchim      continues meditating

<Jigen>      Sifu are you okay?
<Grit>      What's one man's nasty is another man's... spell componant.
<Jakchim>      I've been better *gurgle*

* Dmitri      lets out a quiet, coughing breath, and dies.
* random_raincloud      drizzles on swift
* Jafar      tries Healing Hands on Dimitri one more time

<Verdant>      isn't that the raincloud from wit?
<Jigen>      Jafar! Over here

* Jafar      looks over at Jigen

<SorceressSwift>      Jigen, where were you? Did Taerin try to harm you earlier?
 <Jafar>      Yeah?
<Jigen>      Who?

* KillerSun      begins attacking the raincloud
* random_raincloud  flees

<KillerSun>      HAHAHAHAHA!

* random_raincloud      vanishes in a puff of magical steam

<KillerSun>      My work here is done.

* Jafar      walks over to Jigen

<Jafar>      Yeah?
<Jigen>      Jafar you have to heal Sifu
<Verdant>      bad sun

* Verdant      spins around to face the soul

<Jakchim>      All is turning white and I see a clown
<Verdant>      ahh!

* SorceressSwift      kicks silly clown
* Jafar      uses healing hands on Jak
* Ghost_of_Dmitri      the ethereal form walks over to Taerin's half-decapitated body.

<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      You like that?

* Jakchim      caughs and rubs this nack
* Jafar      uses healing hands on Jak again

<Jakchim>      hey doc, my eyes aren't feeling so good either

* Ghost_of_Dmitri      approaches the group.

<Jafar>      I'll see what I can do
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Hey.

* Jafar      uses healing hands on Jak's eyes carefully

<Verdant>      ahh! a ghost!
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Hm, this is interesting. I wonder if it was like this for Piotyr..

* Jakchim's eye recover

<Jafar>      Better now?
<Jakchim>      thanks, I can handle the rest myself, assuming we don't run into more badies
<SorceressSwift>      Jigen. Taerin impersonated you earlier and attacked us
<Jafar>      Okay

* Ghost_of_Dmitri      taps Jafar on the shoulder.

<Jigen>      Bastard!
<Jafar>      Glad to have you back
<SorceressSwift>      Where were you earlier?
<Jafar>      But don't call me Doc...

* Jakchim      takes a deep drink

<Jigen>      I'd... rather not say
<SorceressSwift>      Did he attack you as well?
<Jigen>      Oh nononono

* Jakchim      picks up the taliman from underneath him

<Jafar>      Ninja's always have secrets...

* SorceressSwift      frowns

<SorceressSwift>      Then what happened?
<Jigen>      What Jafar said
<SorceressSwift>      Ok then...
<Jafar>      If he wants to tell, he'll tell
<Verdant>      does anyone else see a ghost?
<Jigen>      No

Part 29 - The Gathering

<SorceressSwift>      No
<Verdant>      looks awful familliar
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Dammit, it's frigging me!
<Jigen>      Do you owe him money
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Dmitri, dammit. Jerks.

* Jafar      sees the ghost

<Jafar>      Huh!?
<Jigen>      All the ghosts I see I owe money too
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Geez, being a Paladin ghost sucks
<Jigen>      Tight bastards
<Jafar>      When did YOU die?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Oh, you didn't hear my death rattle?
<Verdant>      what'd you do jiggy? tick of the ghost of scrooge?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Nice of you to check my pulse!
<Grit>      Wouldn't those be wraiths if they were still after money?
<Jigen>      Long story
<Jafar>      Hey, I TRIED to heal you!
<Verdant>      too busy killing the bad guy
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Maybe the blood spattered over the inside and outside of my helm told you? Or my shattered breastplate?
<Jigen>      Hey I bleed all the time during fights I haven?t died from them yet
<Verdant>      I tried healing
<Jafar>      I did all I could
<SorceressSwift>      Who are you talking to, Jafar?
<Jigen>      Paladins, they're a weird lot
<SorceressSwift>      I agree
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Anyway, Jafar, I'm here for more than sarcastic remarks.
<Jafar>      Hey!
<Grit>      Most definitely
<Jakchim>      I'm confused, so I think I'll have another drink, maybe things'll make sense then

* Jakchim      has another deep drink

<Jafar>      Magic users are even weirder
<Verdant>      that's debateable

* Grit      eats another mushroom

<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Jafar, listen. Some evil is spilling over this desert, and it isn't Taerin.
<Jigen>      Don't lower your blood preassure with alcohol Sifu you might die

* Jakchim      begins healing meditations

<Jafar>      What do you know about it?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Rasier.
<Verdant>      again?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      In the vicinity of Rasier.. Possibly even the Cave of Suleiman..
<Jafar>      Raseir?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      And you know what that means, I hope. Iblis.
<Verdant>      oh great, him again too
<SuperGritBros>      Jeeze, why do we keep fighting guys that have been fought before... Avoozl, now Iblis, what's next, Baba Yaga?

* Ghost_of_Dmitri      glares at Grit.

<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      You haven't fought Avoozl yet, and pray to god that you never will.
<Jafar>      Is that all you know?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Oh, no.
<SuperGritBros>      Ad Avis? Minos? Gnome Ann?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      I know that if Iblis breaks into this realm, Avoozl will as well.
<Verdant>      sigh
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      I know that the Demon God is waiting to breach into Tarna.
<Verdant>      more of this saving world stuff
<Jigen>      What is this a convention?
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      No. A Species.
<Verdant>      and all over the world too
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Avoozl is only one of the Dark Ones. You need to stop whatever evil is coming out of Rasier, before it's too late.
<Verdant>      this sound really familliar
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Besides, I can't go to sleep while the darkness lies over this land.. The Coming of Dawn is..5...4...3...2...1..Bye.
<Jigen>      Bye imaginary ghost guy I can't see
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Come back another night for another chat!
<Grit>      bu-bye
<Jafar>      Farewell
<SorceressSwift>      you guys can hear this ghost thingy too?
<Verdant>      yup

* Jakchim      continues meditating oblivious to the proceedings

<Jigen>      If we don't come back is he going to start bitching and whinig like an old parent 'you don't call me anymore'
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      I heard that, Jigen.

* SorceressSwift      laughs
* Verdant      chuckles

<SorceressSwift>      Well, let's head back. We've got what we came for

* Jafar      chuckles

<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Damn his Ninja hearing.

* Jakchim      still meditating

<Verdant>      see ya dimitri
<Jafar>      Okay, lets head back. I'm exausted
<Ghost_of_Dmitri>      Ah, well. I'll just go get Piotyr, and Katrina, and Suleiman together for a game of Jin Rummy.
<Jigen>      I need beer, sleep would be good too

* Jafar      yawns
* Verdant      makes a parting thief sighn at the ghost
* Jakchim      wakes from meditation

<Jakchim>      did some one say beer?

<Jafar>      TO BE CONTINUED

<Verdant> lets head home

<Jafar>      DUN DUN DUN!

Part 30 - Conversations at the Inn

<SorceressSwift>      Hi Rylue. Wasn't expecting to see you here. What brings you to Shapier?
<Rylue>      Was just in town for some business.
<SorceressSwift>      I see.
<Rylue>      So how have you been doing?
<SorceressSwift>      I'm doing ok. Just came back from WIT after returning the second talisman. Tiring business, retrieving evil items. That's all we seem to be doing these two days
<Rylue>      At least you've been keeping busy.
<SorceressSwift>      I suppose I shouldn't be complaining. I've been richly rewarded by WIT for my efforts. How's your day?
<Rylue>      It's been uneventful. But you know me, anything can happen. ;)

* SorceressSwift      laughs

<SorceressSwift>      True, true
<Rylue>      So, where has everyone else?
<SorceressSwift>      Jafar's resting at home right now. I bet Jakchim's getting himself drunk again at a pub. He's someone who joined us earlier in our search for the talismans
<Rylue>      Ah..
<SorceressSwift>      Rogar's called away to serve his paladin duties. Jigen's probably practising his martial arts. Delor's probably burning stuff in Spielburg. I don't even want to bother about him
<Rylue>      Hopefully it's still standing.
<SorceressSwift>      Hopefully. Khaveen's probably looking for places to rob. I haven't seen him since he abandoned us outside a kobold's cave last night
<Rylue>      And we probably don't want to know where he's been.
<SorceressSwift>      Grit's his name. Strange fellow, but he's been of great help in our quest

* SorceressSwift      nods

<SorceressSwift>      As for me, I want to just stretch out and relax. I'm dog tired
<Rylue>      Can't blame you. But you're probably going to be needed to rush off soon enough.

* SorceressSwift      nods

<SorceressSwift>      As soon as Devon and Erana return with the final talisman, they'll be needing us back in WIT again. They're going to try and destroy those talismans, though I haven't the faintest idea how they're going to do that
<Rylue>      Of course, we're hoping they don't get captured. Then we'll have to do that too.

* SorceressSwift      laughs

<SorceressSwift>      I think they can take care of themselves

* Rylue      shrugs

<Rylue>      Well, you never know. ;)
<SorceressSwift>      True, true

* SorceressSwift      sighs

<SorceressSwift>      I wonder how Erasmus is coping. Aziza too, for that matter. I really would like to visit Erasmus, but I've been ordered to wait in Shapier for now
<Rylue>      Do you have any idea who we're dealing with exactly?
<SorceressSwift>      Not really. Too little is known about this Mysterious Magician. Taerin, his servant, left behind a journal. In it were entries about how he was sent by MM to serve in WIT to try and recover the missing talismans
<Rylue>      What a surprise. :P
<SorceressSwift>      How he studied them, and how those powers might be released to empower his master again. I think those powers actually belonged to MM
<Rylue>      Well, I always liked a challenge.

* SorceressSwift      sips from her cup
* Samuel_Rorg      appears in front of them

<Rylue>      Speaking of rushing off.....

* Rylue      turns to Samuel

<Samuel_Rorg>      Swift. Devon and Erana have returned with the final amulet. Report back immediately
<Rylue>      Looks like we'll be doing that.
<Samuel_Rorg>      Who's this?

* Samuel_Rorg      looks at Rylue disdainfully

<Rylue>      I'm Rylue, a friend of Swift
<Samuel_Rorg>      I see. Very well. Looks like you'll have to come along as well
<Rylue>      *shrug* Got nothing else to do.

* SorceressSwift      gets up
* Rylue      stands up as well

<Rylue>      To Swift:Just wait until the fun begins. ;)
<Samuel_Rorg>      Oh, by the way, that blackguard will be executed first thing tomorrow morning. WIT has no use for people who attack their members

* SorceressSwift      winks at Rylue

<SorceressSwift>      Ok, Samuel. Take us there please

* Samuel_Rorg      teleports group to WIT

Erana - played by Swift
Devon - played by TheKnight

Part 31 - The Mystery of the Cave Drawings

<Kreesha>      Ah, Swift! Rylue! Glad you could make it
<Erana>      Greetings!
<SorceressSwift>      Good to see you, Erana. Greetings, Your Majesty
<Devon>      And Greetings to you as well, Swift
<SorceressSwift>      Greetings, Kreesha. I take it that the final talisman has been recovered?
<Kreesha>      Yes. And now we can attempt to destroy them. Do you remember the cave drawings that Rylue found in Spielburg?
<SorceressSwift>      Aye. What about them?
<Rylue>      I've been curious about them myself.
<Kreesha>      We sent some wizards to study those drawings as soon as they were brought to our attention. Samuel, could you tell them more about the drawings please?
<Samuel_Rorg>      Certainly

* Samuel_Rorg      clears throat

<Samuel_Rorg>      Those drawings were by a mysterious group of monks called 'The Inner Eye'. They were empowered by the ancient gods to take down one of their kind who threatened to destroy this world ages ago. You call him 'The Mysterious Magician', but back then, he used to go by another name - Mahgram Merokov
<Rylue>      Do we have any information about Mahgram Merokov?
<Samuel_Rorg>      The ancient gods also gave them four talismans to steal Mahgram's powers. Only that he was an ancient god bent on destroying the world. And that he was defeated by the Inner Eye

* Samuel_Rorg      notices Grit, Verdant and Jakchim brought in by another WIT representative

<Jakchim>      ah, top of the morning

* Samuel_Rorg      mutters 'Latecomers... now I'll have to repeat everything I just said.'
* Jakchim      takes a sip from his wineskin
* Samuel_Rorg      nods curtly

<Jakchim>      sorry, my alarm hourglass broke
<Samuel_Rorg>      Sit down please.
<Grit>      Yes, repeat away meatbag.

* Samuel_Rorg      growls
* Jakchim      sits down on the floor

<Jakchim>      ugh, it's cold

* Samuel_Rorg      taps his foot impatiently

<Jakchim>      do you have a cushion or something? please
<Samuel_Rorg>      As I was saying, those cave drawings that Rylue found in Spielburg were drawn by the 'Inner Eye', a group of monks empowered by the ancient gods to take down one of their own kind - Mahgram Merokov

* SorceressSwift      passes Jakchim a cushion
* Verdant      sits down

<Jakchim>      thank you kindly, pretty lady
<SorceressSwift>      You're welcome
<Jakchim>      ah, the Inner Eye, I've hear tales of them
<Samuel_Rorg>      These monks were given four talismans by the ancient gods to steal Mahgram's powers. They succeeded in weakening Mahgram, and were supposed to head back to the cave to have those talismans destroyed. But one of them became corrupt and tried to steal those talismans for himself. He only managed to steal one. Not much is known after that, but the Inner Eye soon went missing, and so did the talismans. We have them now, and the instructions for destroying them, thanks to the cave drawings left by one of the monks

* Jakchim      leans back, content to drink and listen to stories

<Samuel_Rorg>      There's a good chance that nobody else knows that we plan to head back to the caves to finish the task these monks started, but we're not taking any chances. All of you will head to the cave with us to make sure that the ritual isn't interrupted. Swift, your blood is needed for this as well
<SorceressSwift>      Pardon?
<Samuel_Rorg>      Erm.. yeah, I'll explain the details later. Everyone, hurry up now

* Samuel_Rorg      opens portal

<Samuel_Rorg>      Time is mana. Hurry up, through the portal now

* Verdant      walks through

<Jakchim>      can I walk?

* SorceressSwift      gets up and walks through

<Jakchim>      not so keen on the whole magic thing
<Samuel_Rorg>      To Spielburg? No. Into the portal you go
        
* Jakchim      sighs
* Erana      gets into portal
* Rylue      walks through
* Jakchim      takes a deep drink and then walks through the portal
* Samuel_Rorg      enters

Part 32 - The Ritual

* Samuel_Rorg      greets the other wizards waiting by the cave
* Delor      wanders aimlessly through the woods, burning small bushes

<Samuel_Rorg>      Now, here's what we do. The four of us will perform a ritual
<Jakchim>      I think I hear something or someone coming
<Samuel_Rorg>      Who's that?

* Delor      enters the clearing

<Delor>      oh, you guys
<Rylue>      Well look whose here.
<Jakchim>      hello, who are you?
<SorceressSwift>      Hi. Burn any bushes lately?
<Delor>      my names Delor and burnings my game
<Verdant>      I'd say so
<Delor>      just a few
<Verdant>      judging by the trail of smoke
<Samuel_Rorg>      You there, come here.

* Delor      looks behind himself and shrugs sheepishly

<Delor>      yes sir

* Delor      walks up to Samuel
* Grit      belatedly wanders through portal

<Samuel_Rorg>      Swift, I'll need you to shed some blood directly onto the talismans
<Jakchim>      there ya are old buddy
<Samuel_Rorg>      The blood of the pure is what will destroy them, but it has to be done at the right moment
<Delor>      did you say we get to destroy something? can I help?
<SorceressSwift>      Ok... but what makes you so sure my blood's needed?
<Delor>      please, please, can I?
<Grit>      So... Swift is pure? That's not what I heard. *wink* *wink* *nudge* *nudge*
<Delor>      I'm pure I'm pure, if that means I can help break stuff

* SorceressSwift      growls at Grit

<Samuel_Rorg>      Sure, if you happen to be chaste, go shed some of your blood over the talismans
<Delor>      sweet, finally some one wants me to help break stuff. Sammy, you're my new best friend
<Samuel_Rorg>      Would you be willing to bleed over the talismans?
<Delor>      sure

* Delor      pulls out a knive

<Samuel_Rorg>      Are you chaste? Wait! Do so only when I tell you to
<Delor>      yup, I just got chased out of town. appearantly the shariff didn't want extra heating for his house
<Samuel_Rorg>      That's not what I meant!

* Verdant      smacks forehead

<Samuel_Rorg>      Have you had intimate relations with anyone previously?

* Delor      roles his eyes

<Delor>      naw, that's sick man

* Jakchim      chuckles

<Verdant>      well, I qualify for that, but I'm allergic to pain
<Samuel_Rorg>      So, you haven't done it yet, right?
<Jakchim>      I heartily agree milad
<SorceressSwift>      Phew! Guess my blood won't be needed after all!
<Delor>      ya ya, geeze. can we get on to the breaking stuff?
<Samuel_Rorg>      Good! Step right over here, and wait for my signal
<Delor>      ok

* Delor      steps over there

<Samuel_Rorg>      Ok, this ritual will take ten minutes. During this time, no one is to interrupt us.
<Jakchim>      right, spread out guys, let's get guarding

* Verdant      summons magical rod
* Delor      tries to wait patiently

<Samuel_Rorg>      Erana will put up a magical circle to protect us wizards and delor. Swift will help her to maintain the circle
<Grit>      I already have my magical rod *snicker*
<Samuel_Rorg>      The rest of you, guard them
<Erana>      Ready when you are

* Jakchim      sits on a rock by the cave entrance

<SorceressSwift>      Same here

* Verdant      glares at grit

<Delor>      alright, let's do this thing
<Samuel_Rorg>      Make sure no harm comes to them or us when the ritual begins, got that?

* Rylue      leans against a wall near the cave entrance.
* Samuel_Rorg      sits down with the other three mages.
* Jakchim      scans the forest intently, a hand on his wine skin

<Samuel_Rorg>      Remember, Delor, wait for my signal

* SorceressSwift      prepares the Magic Circle with Erana

<Delor>      I'm waiting I'm waiting, be hurrey up. I want to break something

* Verdant      waits just outside the magic circle
* Samuel_Rorg      begins ritual
* Delor      watches the ritual, knive in hand

Mahgram Merokov - played by Swift
GiantAntHorde - played by Striker

Part 33 - Showdown![/u]

* Jakchim      sips wine
* Grit      dons his sunglasses

<Grit>      Lets roll

* Delor      taps his foot impatiently

<Mahgram_Merokov>      What's this?!

* Mahgram_Merokov      floats in

<Verdant>      oh, look. an ugly
<Jakchim>      a picnic
<Mahgram_Merokov>      WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! STOP THIS AT ONCE!
<Jakchim>      would you like a sausage?
<Rylue>      Well, well, looks like somebody is looking for a beating.
<Grit>      says who? I rather like doing this
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Says I, Mahgram Merokov! I've come to take what's rightfully mine
<Rylue>      Do you guys even want to bother with this guy? I'm not sure he's worth it.
<Grit>      Pleased to meet ya, merogov.
<Jakchim>      Merokov, isn't that some kind of cocktail?
<Verdant>      that's molotov
<Jakchim>      ummm, oh ya
<Grit>      A fine drink!
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Ignorant fools! I'll teach you to fear me!
<Verdant>      probably a cousin to this guy
<Jakchim>      I imagine so
<Rylue>      Wouldn't surprise me
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Oh yes, Verdant, thank you so much for wearing that ring my servant gave you. Led me right here. I'll remember to make your death painless
<Verdant>      I hate this guy
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Now move out of the way, or feel my WRATH!
<Rylue>      We're too lazy. And you can wait your turn.
<Verdant>      no can do
<Grit>      Feel your wrath? I barely know you.
<Rylue>      Didn't your mother ever teach you to be patient?

* Jakchim      yawns, takes a deep drink powering himself up, and springs at MM grabbing at his head with both hands and with a knee for the gut (reference Ong Bak for image)
* Rylue      draws his two swords, and thrusts at MM's chest
* Verdant      summons an energy spike and casts an acid bolt at MM
* Mahgram_Merokov      suddenly becomes ethereal during that second, making their attacks almost useless

<Verdant>      well that bites

* Mahgram_Merokov      laughs

<Mahgram_Merokov>      I was a former god once!
<Verdant>      was a former? once?
<Mahgram_Merokov>      I will be again once I reclaim my powers! Did you really think that will hurt me?
<Verdant>      yes

* Mahgram_Merokov      materializes again
* GritAsGiantAnt      makes a strange clicking sound

<Jakchim>      not really, but I thought it'd be worth a try
<Verdant>      way to go G

* Mahgram_Merokov      is no longer ethereal, but is now glowing
* GiantAntHorde      comes storming down the corridor, charging the glowing mage
* Delor      hears a commotion by the entrance and begins fidgeting in his pockets

<Samuel_Rorg>      Be still! We need you here
<Delor>      sorry, boss, I was just getting bored, do you think you could hurry up?

* Jakchim      thinks, ""humm, looks like he's got magic protection
* Jakchim      closes his eyes, entering a meditative state to resist magic. Then his right hand lashes out quick as lightening to catch the back of MM's heel
* GritAsGiantAnt      directs the Horde to MM
* GiantAntHorde      swarm MM biting him with their mandibles
* Rylue      pulls out his magic dagger, and slices at MM's throat
* Verdant      angrily disintegrates the ring and uses the energy to send a lightning bolt at mm
* Mahgram_Merokov      reels backwards

<Mahgram_Merokov>      It appears that I may have underestimated you mortals. It matters little. I'll still get what I came for
<Jakchim>      oh yes, you'll get it

* Mahgram_Merokov      summons a poisonous cloud to choke the group
* SorceressSwift      and Erana are weakened by the poisonous cloud and unable to protect themselves

<SorceressSwift>      Must... hold... on...

* GritAsRoc      flaps his wings, blowing the poison cloud out the cave
* SorceressSwift      struggles to maintain the circle
* Jakchim      holds breath, pulls MM down with right hand. loops left arm up and in front of MM's left arm placing his left hand on MM""s forhead. then begins trying to connect MM's foot to the back of MM's head

<SorceressSwift>      Thanks, Grit
<Samuel_Rorg>      Delor, prick your finger with this knife now
<Delor>      sweet

* Delor      jabs his knife in to his finger
* Rylue      being careful not to breath the poison, he throws his magic dagger at MM's head, while jumping up, drawing his two swords, and slicing at MM
<GiantAntHorde>      *a few ants die from the poison*
* Verdant      summons a sheild around himself and the circle

<SorceressSwift>      Good thinking, Verdant
<Verdant>      thank you

* Mahgram_Merokov      is barely hurt by the physical attacks
* Mahgram_Merokov      is suddenly engulfed in flames, which burn Jakchim. He shakes the monk off, and then summons a projection of himself. Now there's two of them.

<Jakchim>      heehee, what's with you baddies and fire. someone really ought to tell you guys that building a resistance to burns is one of the first things we do at the monestaries.

* Jakchim      grabs both MMs's heads and cracks them together

<Verdant>      and not only that, you're stealing delor's gig
<Delor>      ya, dat's right mon. hwy, umm, Sammy, can I go play with the others, or do you still need me?

* Mahgram_Merokov      shakes his head from the blow. The projection disappears.

<Samuel_Rorg>      You're needed here. Now shut up and drip some blood over this talisman
<Jakchim>      thought you were clever, eh

* Delor      drips blood on talisman

<Delor>      sigh

* Grit      drinks a mana potion and takes a moment to survey the situation
* GiantAntHorde      are now literally piling over MM
* Mahgram_Merokov      shakes off the ants, and then reverses gravity
* Verdant      floats off the ground

<Verdant>      this seems awful familliar

* Jakchim      floats

<Jakchim>      aw man, too much to drink again
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Now to destroy that pathetic excuse for a shield

* Mahgram_Merokov      floats over to the shield that's guarding the female mages, and dispels it

<Verdant>      dork

* Jakchim      lands on the ceiling
* Verdant      launches a pair of lighning bolts at mm
* Grit      is prepared and lands on the ceiling with cushoned hands and feet.
* Mahgram_Merokov      is hit by the bolts, but laughs like a maniac anyway

<Mahgram_Merokov>      Pathetic

* GritAsGiantViper      leaps at MM, fangs beared
* Rylue      flips in midair so he lands on his feet.

<Mahgram_Merokov>      What? Argh!

* Mahgram_Merokov      attempts to shake off the viper
* GritAsGiantViper      bites MM
* GritAsGiantViper      quickly tries to dart away
* Mahgram_Merokov      hisses and manages to throw the viper aside after getting bitten
* GritAsGiantViper      coils around a stalagtite[/i]

<Samuel_Rorg>      Now drip your blood on this talisman

* Samuel_Rorg      tries to ignore the fighting outside
* Delor      drips blood on other talisman
* Rylue      runs towards MM, and slashes at his arms.
* Mahgram_Merokov      ignores his wounds. He grabs Rylue by the neck and casts Shocking Grasp
* Verdant      lands on his back on the roof

<Verdant>      ow

* GritAsGiantViper      clings to the ceiling
* GiantAntHorde      are greatly confused over being tossed around, probably won't attack until next round
* Verdant      falls toward the ground
* Jakchim     jumps off the ceiling as he feels gravity shift. lands on MM's head, punching it repeatly
* Mahgram_Merokov      is distracted by Jakchim's punching

<Mahgram_Merokov>      Argh!

* Mahgram_Merokov      grabs Jakchim and throws him aside
* Grit      falls from the ceiling, turning his hands to knife-hand position, and tranforming them to diamond
*  Jakchim      lands deftly

<Samuel_Rorg>      Now, drip some blood over this talisman
<Delor>      ok

* Delor      drips blood
* Grit      falls upon MM with full force, hands aimed at his heart
* Mahgram_Merokov      is stabbed by Grit, the diamond piercing through his body

<Mahgram_Merokov>      What?! *cough* Defeated by a bunch of mortals?
<Rylue>      I was going easy on you anyway.
<Rylue>      I like to play down to my enemies level.
<Verdant>      darn, over already

* Jakchim      yawns and takes a pull on his wine skin
* Verdant      hits the floor
* Mahgram_Merokov      staggers, his blood flowing freely from the wound

<Rylue>      We can still get drinks at the bar then
<Verdant>      ow
<Grit>      Yeah, for an ""uber"" evil mage, that was a bit easy
<Rylue>      Well, some of us.......one of us.
<Jakchim>      sounds good to me
<Mahgram_Merokov>      Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!
<Rylue>      I'm not really thirsty anyway
<Jakchim>      I am

* Mahgram_Merokov      explodes into tiny bits
* Grit      smells the blood on his hands

<Grit>      Mmmmmagical
<Rylue>      Don't you love it how I kill a dramatic scene like that?

Part 34 - Epilogue

<Delor>      SWEEEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
<Samuel_Rorg>      Now for the last
<Rylue>      :P
<Samuel_Rorg>      Drip your blood on this talisman
<Delor>      but he's already dead? sigh

* Grit      wipes the blood off into a flask

<Samuel_Rorg>      We still need to destroy them

* Delor      drips blood

<Grit>      So... now what, mates?
<Jakchim>      drinking
<DungeonMistress>      The talismans start glowing white briefly, and then explodes with such force that everyone inside the circle are thrown against the magic field
<Delor>      no let's burn something. ouch
<Verdant>      Maybe I'll earn enough out of this to retire. hopefully before I go through a roof
<Grit>      How 'bout drinking and burning, they go hand and hand you know.
<Jakchim>      retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be

* SorceressSwift      removes the magical circle

<SorceressSwift>      Are you alright, Delor?
<Jakchim>      just look at what I'm doing with mine
<Delor>      I?ve been better. I could use a massage or something ;)
<SorceressSwift>      Well, I'm glad that's over. Good work, guys
<Rylue>      ...Whatever.

* SorceressSwift      steps on Delor's foot

<Jakchim>      all in a days retirement, pretty lady
<Delor>      ow! hey!
<SorceressSwift>      :)
<Delor>      I get you out of bleeding and this is how you repay me
<Verdant>      go swift
<SorceressSwift>      Well, I gotta go and see how Erasmus is doing. What about the rest of you?
<Rylue>      Why not?

* Samuel_Rorg      rewards the group with 500 gold each for their services
* GiantAntHorde      retreats back to the deapths

<Delor>      excellet, this'll buy so much lighter fluid :D
<Samuel_Rorg>      The wizards and I will be heading back to WIT, since there's nothing else to do here
<Jakchim>      thanks, I'm sure I can find a monastery that could use this money

* Samuel_Rorg      heads back to the portal along with Erana and the other wizards after bidding farewell
* SorceressSwift      watches as Jafar steps through the portal shortly before the wizards left
* SorceressSwift      laughs.
* Grit      readies himself

<SorceressSwift>      Jafar, you missed all the action. Where were you?
<Jakchim>      nice timing kid
<SorceressSwift>      The talismans were destroyed, and so was the Mysterious Magician
<Jafar>      Well excuuuuuuse me! I was sick!
<Delor>      SO sweat! we should do it again
<Jafar>      I had, uh...Terminal Rutabaga
<Grit>      *snicker* I like your style Paladin.
<Delor>      do you still have that. I think I still remember the cure
<Verdant>      rutabaga?
<Jafar>      Okay, it was a bad excuse :P Anyway, it's a long story. I'll tell you later
<Rylue>      Jafar, you overslept, didn't you?
<Jakchim>      I love rutabagas. I can make this drink out of them...
<Rylue>      You do that.

* Jafar      glares at Rylue

<Delor>      shouldn't we all go see how the old wizard's doing?
<Verdant>      probably

* Jafar      looks sheepish
* Delor      leaves and heads up the mountain
* Jakchim      follows
* Jafar      follows
* SorceressSwift      goes up the mountain
* Rylue      follows
* Verdant      follows swift

<DungeonMistress>      The End