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GABES FRED
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3460
3840
What is this, part 6? Previous thread https://mlpol.net/vx/res/2959.html

So the party is gathered around the still smouldering piles of what remains of the (((were-rats))), except for Thez who is covered in charring and burn.
"Where in hell have YOU been?" Thez asks/demands.
"Fun fact folks, magic is her weakness," Lenos smirks. "I was there the whole time, but your dumb-ass couldn't detect invisibility if the spell was tattoo'd to your body!" he begins laughing at the mental image.
Visibly agitated, Thez starts back into the Inn, making sure to step on a few skulls for the satisfaction, muttering something about "Where's Barry?"
Lenos looks at the assembled. For such a short fellow, he's got quite the attitude. He looks at Trump and says "Let me guess, paladin? Heh, lets see how long this one lasts," looks at Tracy and idly says "No words," then Infernius "Dude," then Torcuil, "Mage? Stay outta my way," and then Yak Lee "I'll let her deal with you."
He turns back to the group and sighs, while lighting a cigarette.
In the background, peasants are slowly and gradually encircling the party (non-aggressively).
"You guys owe me for this BTW," Lenos says, oblivious to the peasants. "Normally I don't intervene, but it was too good," he says pleasantly inhaling the odor of burned rat.
"So are we gonna just stand here, or are we going inside? I could use a drink..." and as he says this, a large-ish (none of them are LARGE, but of them this one is sorta) human steps forward, leaving behind an apparent wife.
"Did you do this?" he asks incredulously.
Lenos's shoulders slump at the inquiry and he whips out a fancy-looking knife.
"Yeah? And if I did?" he challenges.
The man however, is neither insistent nor aggressive, and in fact his countenance softens at the rebuke. He turns to (his wife) and they embrace. Behind him/them, several more townspeople start to cheer and clap, with some running off to other houses to rouse their neighbors.
Apparently, killing the (((rats))) consitutes a habbening.
The man explains that the (((rats))) had infiltrated the town several months back, after the progenitor of the City (some dude named Korak) set off to sea. Korak and his crew had been gone for several weeks when the first of the rats started to show up in town. Immediately they began harassing the local businesses and patrons, used all manner of shady tactics and shenanigens, and ultimately either weaseled their way into possession/ownership of the major businesses in town and either intimidated or eliminated any competition. They had established a network of spies and informants, keeping 24-hour surveillance of the city, and had even taken possession of several of the ships seen docked in the harbor. Word was, they planned to spread to the hills by way of the waterways.
"So,... it sounds like YOU guys owe me as well!" Lenos concludes with satisfaction. "Hey, lets finish this inside, I need a drink."
He leads the party (and the guy, who kisses his wife and continues with the party in case the GM needs a resident to explain something residential.
Upon re-entering the Sticky Wicket, there are several bodies strewn throughout. Some of them are contorted from various broken bones, one is a mess of gore, and of another one all that remains is a foot. Thez is seated at the bar with a 5th of something in her hand, less-than-patiently waiting for Lenos, the party, and random dude #647 to arrive.
"Did you have to wait until I was in the middle of them to do that?" she asks, less but still irritated.
"Have to? No. Consider that payment for the time you knocked me into a puddle of burning oil."
She almost retorts, thinks for a moment, and then shrugs. She then realizes that no one (except Lee) knows who 'Lenos' is and says:
"Oh right, this is Lenos Tri'Anu. He's an asshole, and if he sets you on fire, its probably deliberate. You can thank him for all the firetraps," she says with a dry expression.
Lenos, diving behind the bar, emerges with a bottle of his own while muttering something about "more than firetraps".


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Anonymous
Fq447
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No.3461
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Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3462
3840
"Oi! You've got some LONG explainin' to do ye crazy wench!" yells Vandereim from Trump's back.
"I don't owe you a damn think you drunken letter-opener," Thez retorts, wry-eyed and unimpressed. "And speaking of which, maybe you haven't noticed but we're on opposite ends of the spectrum now. Shall I introduce you to my sword?"
"As long as ye don't mind bein' BURIED with it!" he quips back.
Thez looks at Trump. "I don't know where you found -that- but,... well you'll see."
<interject Trump/Vandereim Zangetsu-moment (its like a trance if u r unfamiliar, I'll illustrate it in time)>

So in the pursuing dialogue, Thez and Lenos predominantly swap stats and observations with regard to the game reset. Thez tells of Slag's arrival and the squishing of his bug (which Lenos thinks is hilarious, cuz Slag is a twat), and Lenos describes how he was just glad someone figured out how to turn the power on. Also he comments "The ants are back btw."
"Well, Cecil's not here this time (not technically true, his skull is on display in the mess hall in case he 'needs' to be resurrected), so hopefully it won't go erm,... south,...." to which he starts laughing uproariously, and even Thez can't help but giggle at.
"Any sign of Palazzo?" she asks.
"Nope. With luck, his schitzo-nature went off into left field again. We should be good for now."
"Nice!" she says taking a phatty swig. "Oh yeah, I haven't introduced everyone else, I forget who knows what at this point," she's about 1.3 sheets.
"This one,... Tracy! Tracy is good at stabbing things. She's a little weird (Thez is one to talk) but she's got fire in them hooves! This one is Trump. He can be kind of a dick, but he's decent, and he hasn't died yet. The tartan fellow over here is Torcuil, who's got some weird magicky thing goin'. This one is Infernius. He's,... sufficient," she says with a wink. "And finally there's Yak Lee,"
"Yeah, I've met him, he showed up while you guys were out. I sent him to you, remember?"
"Oh riiiiigght. He's got some seasoning, but I think I can shape him up a whole lot more."


Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3463
3464 3468
Peasant #647 graciously interjects, "Sorry to butt in, I really (REALLY) don't want to offend; My name is Sechs Veirseiben (Veer - see - Ben; he doesn't say that, I'm just emphasizing the joke). I know that this may seem, I hate to say submissive, but the truth is our player hasn't been heard from in a significant amount of time. I, we the townspeople, are forever in your debt for what you have done so far, but would it be improper to ask favor to call upon you in time of need? Many invaders and undesirables find their way in and around our city, such as these douchy giants with a hydra just 2 days ago. We as a people cannot possibly last against increasing threats without benefit of a Player, and without Old Captain Korak,..." he trails off for a shakespearian moment, hamming it up as it were.
"We will offer you access to whatever is available at the Belligerent Gnome, as well as any of the other trade-shops, as well as any services, or gestures your fine group should require, in exchange for your protection." he slows for a moment.
>services
>gestures
"Well, its been a long and exhausting evening so I'll just <whooof>" Thez = out w/ skis.
Anonymous
Fq447
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No.3464
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>>3463
"Now you're talkin'," Trump interjects
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3468
3469 3472
>>3463
You give Infernuis plate armor, Infernuis kill giants for you.
Mrs. Sentry
ixyzQ
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No.3469
3470 3472
>>3468
Plate armor doesn't help much against giants though. It's great armor; it just doesn't make a difference against targets that large
>tfw you killed two giants with nothing but some kitchen knifes
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3470
>>3469
Infernuis need armor for later.
Anonymous
TakHj
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No.3471
3472
I read everything
But I'm still fucking confused
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3472
3473
>>3468
Uhm, you hadn't started playing at that point so I won't bully. The giants r kill. U can have plate though, if that's what you want,....
>>3469
Damn near cut one of their heads off.
>>3471
Okay. If Lenos hadn't napalmed them, you would have found out that the information booth rat was actually the leader. From the info booth, he kept a shrewd eye on the comers and goers. The 'something exotic' exchange was all encoded. The guy requesting was inquiring about whether or not the leader felt they should follow and/or prepare to kill/jack shit. Fish = we gonna get 'em?
Regular/exotic? = Yes.
Exotic = I'll see to the others.
Also, the depositing of shekels was to lower your guard (which worked, you lost shekels you'll never get back, muhuhahahahah) and give legitimacy to the transaction. The rest was fishing for info by the guy, which was relayed to the Belligerent Gnome operator, who determined roughly the degree of means (which, you'll note he jizzed in his pants discretely) which reaffirmed their interest in taking advantage. So, they arranged (as have done previous) for gratis lodging at their INN. Had Trump only locked the doors, it would have gone far different, as they had keys.
Anonymous
TakHj
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No.3473
3475
>>3472
Okay, mmhmmm
Intresting okay
One question
Who
The fuck
Is
Lenos
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3474
So for starters, everyone leveled but don't get TOO excited. Levelling (traditionally) means 'gaining enough experience to acquire new skills and abilities. Meaning, you haven't gained the new buffs yet, and in order for that to happen you (as characters) need to find suitable resources. For example, Yak Lee will have no difficulty finding a suitable trainer, in that Thez is a monk of legendary status which has been largely lost to the ages; Thez can train (whup) monks (into shape). I recall Trump indicating a desire to Space Marine, and that's in the works, but if that is his chosen course he only gets a hp increase (for now).
Tracy, being surrounded by two monks can EASILY beef her rogue-qualities, as well as backstab (Holy shit, I've been totally neglecting the backstab. More in a moment.
Infernius, who expressely wanted to pursue psionics (force abilities) only needs find the correct resources or inspirational impetuses. Sorry, that's not something you can 'read into'.
Torcuil has gained competence in his magic. He is no longer required to meme for ANY spell (cuz that's just silly, I recognize now) though he can augment his spells WITH memes, and there ARE still spells that require memes, and there is guaranteed to be NO books on Memetephysics, so its seat-of-ur-pants status.

Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3475
>>3473
I'll happily answer your question, except that it is too general. Please be more specific.
The rote answer to your initial question is "That 2' guy w/ cheek"
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3476
3477 3489
Descriptively, Lenos is a 2' tall Browine (think the proportions of a slightly overweight human, except 2' tall). His hair is golden (like, golden, not "gold-ish") with streaks of black. His eyes are shimmering, like tiger's eye, and he wears a fitting embroidered robe. Belted to him is an adorned jewelled knife, and hanging from his belt is some manner of cylinder or device of unapparent origin. About him is a slightly sweet scent bordering on sulfer but not quite, and though he is permanently looking up at you, you feel as though he is looking down on you.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3477
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>>3476
Infernuis need plate armor.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3478
3479
>Infernuis
A package arrives, but the name is wrong and you are denied it's contents until the end of time. J/k, Infernuis get plate armor.
>tempted to Oprah-meme
>Tracy
So,... you can backstab. If a strike comes from concealment then the attacker does additional damage. Up until now you've attacked from the open so it hasn't come up, but ur backstab I'd murderous (like, crit-dmg murderous, and you almost decapitated a giant last time).
>Trump
You have a crazy-trance-moment inbound. For effect, I'd like to do so when both are on, or I can do my best to illustrate. It's a dialogue between Trump and Vandereim. It could be postponed till later session(s) or neglected entirely if you prefer.
At the very least, I should describe the ducats that have come of this progress! Being the rats r essentialy reduced to varying densities of fluid and tissue, the searching of the rats is over almost immediately: you find nothing. There are household items (clothing, leather, bits of chain, rapiers), but nothing worth any consideration.
It's almost as though they wanted the premeditated satisfaction of denying their victorious opponents a lasting victory and stashed it all
Just kidding, there's 3 solid gold statues upstairs c/o Torcuil.
Get creative. "Plate armor" is weak. Are you looking for simple armor class or an effect?
Anonymous
FVDjr
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No.3479
>>3478
Infernuis want plate for AC.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3487
3491
You don't want plate armor then. You think you do, but you don't.
What you want is these (a pair of bracers clunk on the counter). Plate armor sounds all fine and good, but this is as effective without encumbering the user.
The bracers are quite elaborately designed, simple yet intricate with accenting stones and runes along its surface.
Plate (ac +7) = Bracers of Armor +7

During previous, the shopkeeper was trying to fleece you, but now the dude will be helpful and offer suggestions to meet or improve on whatever the characters would like to accomplish, as well as ideas that will help characters consistent with their personality.
Anonymous
TakHj
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No.3489
3492
>>3476
Okay give me a second
>Portal opens
>shit happens
>Lenos appears
>Kills giga-jew
>Knows Thez
>???
>Level up
How well did I do?
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3491
3492
>>3487
Infernuis will take bracers. Infernuis also need sword sharpened.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3492
3494
>>3489
Pretty much, except it wasn't yet giga jew.
Lenos is returning from the last Game, before the reset (and you guys subsequently joining) as is Slag and Korak (though Korak has been repurposed into an NPC cuz his faggot moved away). Also Cecil, but he's just a skull.
>>3491
>sharpening
For that, you'll want a device thats back in the pyramid. Don't worry, it'll happen soon (especially if you still want force powers).

Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3493
3495
Also, while I appreciate the commitment to role-playing, you don't need to speak in character when describing what your character is doing. You're welcome to of course, but it will be easier for me to correctly identify what your character is seeking to accomplish, do, figure out, etc. otherwise.
For example, "I want these" will result in getting "these", but indicating that Infernius is asking the clerk for his input on how to augment his equipment will be much faster and accurate to respond to.
This especially with regard to fabricating and crafting magical items, as there are so goddamn many different types and effects - without incorporating homebrew (which I have) - that players should not hesitate to ask as it will speed things up significantly.
>hoping to avoid spending over an hour in a shop next session Xp
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3494
3497
>>3492
I do still want force powers
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3495
3496
>>3493
I ask if they have anything to improve my str.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3496
>>3495
Any magical items.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3497
3498
>>3494
Nothing that would be permanent, but they do have potions that can temporarily augment.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3498
3499
>>3497
Ill take a couple of those potions,what are the options in potions?
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3499
3501
>>3498
Uhhhh, well for strength (the clerk looks at you ironically) there's Bull's Strength. For Dexterity there's Cat's Grace, Eagle's Splendor - Charisma, Fox's Cunning - Intelligence, Bear's Endurance covers Constitution and Owl's Wisdom is self explanatory. Every potion is associated with (and created by) a corresponding magical spell.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3500
... meaning, there are potions for personal protection, potions of invisibility, potions of cocaine (lul, speed), potions of,... oh here's a list:
https://dnd-wiki.org/wiki/SRD:Potions
Nothing over 750 gp from the list is available (but not at those prices)
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3501
3502
>>3499
Gimme two cats grace, two bulls strength, and a bless weapon.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3502
3503
>>3501
Dun dun dun (lel)
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3503
3504
>>3502
So how are you tonight gm anon?
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3504
3505
>>3503
Its been one for the record-books today and I appreciate you for asking. I did get to watch some MLP with some proper folks, so I can't complain.
Anonymous
Fq447
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No.3505
3506
>>3504
>Its been one for the record-books today
What
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3506
3507
>>3505
Artifice, politics, established and vested interests,...
Tl:dr Fuck Barry in his ass.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3507
3508
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>>3506
Wanna talk about it anon?
>artifice
Make me some magic condoms
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3508
3509
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>>3507
>vent
Nah, posting that meme was satisfaction enough. Douches will be douches, and surviving douches makes surviving douches a little easier. Besides, I've got a comfy place to reside in outside of,... stuff. ^_^
Have a Pinkie-spooder
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3509
3510
>>3508
Adorably creepy
>scp-4000
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3510
3511
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>>3509
Spooders r a cute.
>derailing my own thread ~_~
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3511
3512
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>>3510
>Fluffy/10
Anonymous
TakHj
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No.3512
3513
>>3511
As long as it isn't
>black widow
>brown recluse
>brown widow
I'm completly fine with spiders
Ecspecially fluffy ones
Also GM
Can I use "I sexually idnntify as an attack helicopter" as a spell or would that be OP?

Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3513
3514 3519
>>3512
I can think of a number of advantageous interpretations for that meme. Have at it.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3514
3515 3519
>>3513
Hey gm one of my goals is to get a wyvern as a mount.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3515
3516
>>3514
>Wyverns are rather stupid but always aggressive
It'd work
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3516
3517
>>3515
>not a criticism
Most want to ride dragons n shit, but said tend to be higher on the food chain.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3517
3518 3519
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>>3516
>tfw too intelligent to ride a dragon.
Anonymous
YXEd6
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No.3518
>>3517
Lol, I'd quip but Thez is busy.
Mrs. Sentry
ixyzQ
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No.3519
3520 3524
tfw to intelligent to not be a cuck.png

>>3517
pic related
>>3513
>>3514
One of my goals is to get Flashy to finish our marriage ceremony.

Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3520
>>3519
Wanna gimme a quick rundown on it?
Mrs. Sentry
ixyzQ
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No.3521
3522
It's exactly what it looks like.
Anonymous
8xt8w
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No.3522
3523
>>3521
Yes, but how is he so smart?