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[HmH]

Spoiler: Spoilered as an OOC dispute (click to show/hide)

First: now that I think of it, you're right. Lamar's condition has improved as a result of our brave healers' endless sacrifices, so it's not technically a sunk cost fallacy.
However, the improvement is marginal and, from a certain standpoint, even negative: there is still the issue of Lamar not being in control of his own body, which must be fixed before his HP counter raises above 0, for otherwise the Algae might take control and turn his body into a boss. We will not survive another boss fight.


Third: the plant gives its opponent a motherfucking -4 in a mental duel. Your old fart wouldn't stand a chance if he was put into the same situation; Eric was only saved by his knowledge of Necromancy, and even then it was a close call.


Fourth: I say that it beats the shit out of becoming a plant monster and causing a TPK, but since you, Tiruin and Pariah himself seem to be of one mind on this issue... I'll assume that I am wrong on this point and such a death really does suck ass.
Out of courtesy, I will refrain from PKing Lamar unless I have experimentally proven that he will become a boss fight upon passing the 0 HP border.


I have, until now, entertained only the idea of a duel to the death as a way to check whether Pariah has any control over the kelp. But maybe there is another way: I could simply ask him to remove the Algae's grip on my character's consciousness.
I know, that's a ridiculously obvious solution, but I honestly didn't see it until how and am greatly ashamed by that fact. Nevertheless, it is a viable non-PK method of solving our problem, and I believe that it will be rather acceptable to Pariah given the alternative.

((I can't believe I was talked into breaking character to not-kill a dying and potentially dangerous party member once again, under pretty much the same conditions. The last time I did so, a near-TPK ensued, just as I predicted it would.

My new prediction is the same, only now, we're on the verge of a real TPK. Spend these next few turns carefully, ladies and gentlemen, for they may be your last.))
PREVIOUS ACTION ANNULLED; NON-PK ACTION BELOW
Eric clawed at the sand in desperation, his mind being slowly splattered under the plant's psychic assault.
His first idea - and the most reasonable one - was to kill the source of this horror, the kelp which grew within Lamar's body; however, he was no longer sure exactly where the body was. The writhing vines in his mind blocked him from seeing or feeling the world for most part, and what little he saw... he didn't want to believe it real. Maybe it wasn't, and the 'reality' before him was simply the plant's warped view of the world; maybe the situation really was that bad and he was all alone on the beach, left for dead even by the geezer who caused this mess in the first place.

Nevertheless, Eric knew that the only way to survive was to sever the link between him and the plant. Eric started striking at parts of his own soul in blind hope that he'd hit the spot to which the plant was connected. He was dead either way, so why bother aiming? Now, the only thing he had left to do was keep carving himself up and hope to get lucky.

Or... maybe - just maybe - the plant was already under Lamar's control, and the immeasurable force behind its attacks was a result of the plant's primal will being backed with Lamar's expertise in magic. Then... then Lamar would understand this was a mere miscommunication, wouldn't he? Eric was simply trying to get his heart beating again.
The crazy idea started looking more and more reasonable with every strike Eric delivered to his soul. What did he have to lose, after all? His pride would be no use to him dead, so he could do a bit of begging just this one time.

Eric opened his mouth, and a wheezing gasp came out:
"Lamar, it's Eric! If you can hear me... stop the attack! Please..."
Beg Lamar-Algae to stop the mind-rape - you know, just in case Lamar has enough pull within the tandem to actually do that.
If that doesn't work out, repeatedly blast myself with soul-rending necromantic energy in the blind hope that a lucky hit will sever the connection between me and the Algae.
((@Unholy_Pariah: Consider this a gift out of respect for your popping an RTD cherry. By the way, this is a priceless opportunity for you to check whether you can handle the Algae.))

[Unholy_Pariah]

((huzzah, altering my previous action to try and remove mind raping tendrils.))

edit: moving it here to make it easier to find.
Get plant thingy to remove metaphorical tendrils from Eric's mind and then if there's time rest and stuff, also have Rachel drag my body down the beach away from the rest of the group and out of combat range just in case HmH is correct in his fears.

[Draignean]

((Actually, IMHO, becoming an evil plant monster and killing everyone seems a pretty epic way to end your first. But that's just me. Your mercy is appreciated.

If Lamar's situation deteriorates more than a turn's worth of work away from its current state, or if its current state causes major bodily harm to another player, I'll help you kill him. It ain't pretty, but you've been more than fair with the letting him live, and I myself have the aforementioned reasons for not being terribly unhappy with him being dead.

I was joshing with you about the mind duel thing, not saying that I would have handled any better. Kinda reminds me of the FO2 segment where you get beaten at chess by a radscorpion.

I thank you for a civil debate over the necessity of metaphorical player cannibalism, 'twas fun.))

[V-Norrec]

You know what, this interests me, Waiting List?

[IronyOwl]

Prologue: Accomplishment

((Damn it, that's not what I meant.))
Siphon life from fish and similar.

You don't notice any fish in the water. Perhaps the waves are scaring them all away, or perhaps the waves are just making it so you can't see any. The fact that you're dying and thus unconscious might also be a factor.

Use a weak heal-over-time spell on Gustuvo that enhances the body's natural regeneration.

[6-1+1] You place a weak regeneration spell on Gustavo to enhance his body's natural processes. Unfortunately, his natural processes are currently spiraling towards death, which you sort of encourage.

+2 Restoration
Now Apprentice Restoration Mage
Gustavo now dying faster

Rhedarios aksfoiwedfoiwlçdmwlç.

Try once again.

[1+1-1] Black lightning once again cackles around you, and you once again fall to the ground, writhing in pain.

-5 HP
Trait Gained: Dark Novice (-1 healing, +1 dark energy attacks)

Sleep, restfully. I've done all I can do.

[5] You doze peacefully off in a pleasant nap, unperturbed by the screams of your allies.

[1] Your throat hurts so badly when you wake up. You're pretty sure it's gonna need some serious magic to fix, much less return to being able to speak again.

Recovered all health
Out of commission until current events are resolved

Eric opened his mouth, and a wheezing gasp came out:
"Lamar, it's Eric! If you can hear me... stop the attack! Please..."
Beg Lamar-Algae to stop the mind-rape - you know, just in case Lamar has enough pull within the tandem to actually do that.
If that doesn't work out, repeatedly blast myself with soul-rending necromantic energy in the blind hope that a lucky hit will sever the connection between me and the Algae.
((@Unholy_Pariah: Consider this a gift out of respect for your popping an RTD cherry. By the way, this is a priceless opportunity for you to check whether you can handle the Algae.))

[5] You plead with the algae, and get your response- a confused sort of ignorance, as though the thing isn't really used to the concept of animal communication.

[3-3+2] You release a useless, though thankfully harmless, burst of necrotic energy in your efforts to sever the link.

[2] You feel yourself sort of seeing things like the plant does, and you feel like moving like how the plant's moving.

+2 Necromancy
Now Adept Necromancer

((huzzah, altering my previous action to try and remove mind raping tendrils.))

edit: moving it here to make it easier to find.
Get plant thingy to remove metaphorical tendrils from Eric's mind and then if there's time rest and stuff, also have Rachel drag my body down the beach away from the rest of the group and out of combat range just in case HmH is correct in his fears.

[5] Using your unique position as a parasitic soul, you jimmy Eric's soul free of the plant's. That was easy!

[4] You remain anchored, albeit not very securely, to the plant's body. You shout and wave your arms at Rachel, but she either can't see ghosts or is being very rude.

[3] The plant stumbles to its feet, sloshing and staggering in the waves.

Eric's soul freed

Spoiler: Characters (click to show/hide)

Rhedarios Eanafaen (Caellath)
0/20 HP
Dark Novice
+1 Dodging (2/8)
-
+2 Clawfighting (2/16)
+0 Groveling (1/4)
-1 Flattery (1/2)
+1 Restoration (0/8)
  +0 Healing
+1 Cuteness
-1 Impressiveness
-
Obsidian Claw


Lamar Lyonson (Unholy_Pariah)
-10/20 HP
+0 Dodging (1/4)
Kelpman
Flayed Hands: -3 hands actions, -1 all actions
-
+2 Fire Magic (2/16)
+1 Fleshwarping (2/8)
+1 Brawling (0/8)
+0 Pacifying (1/4)


Eric (HmH)
13/20 HP
+1 Dodging (2/8)
-
+3 Necromancy (0/32)
+2 Earth Magic (3/16)
-1 Wrestling (1/2)
+1 Hostile Negotiations
-1 Benign Negotiations
-
Skull-less Staff
Bloodspattered Empty Blood Jar Soulstone
Iron Mask
Shiny Thin Dagger


Clarence Illi (Draignean)
20/20 HP
+0 Dodging (1/4)
Cannot Speak
Missing front section of finger
-
+2 Alchemy (4/16)
+2 Transmutation (6/16)
+0 Medic (1/4)
-
Temperemental Alchemist's Notebook
Fine Mudstone Vials
Middle-Aged Weeds
Sickly Kelp


Gustavo Giaspatto (Spinal_Taper)
-1/20 HP
DYING QUICKLY
ENHANCED PROCESSES
+0 Dodging (3/4)
-
+2+1 Persuasion (2/16)
+2-1 Necromancy (3/16)
+0 Conversation (0/4)
+1 Social
-1 Magic
-
Made Mans Glove
Chair Leg
Dessicated Crab Powder


Greg (Nirur Torir)
0/20 HP
-1+1 Dodging (0/2)
-1 Being Healed
-
+2 Metamagic (14/16)
+2 Restoration (1/16)
-1 Fine Manipulation
Clawed
Carnivore
-
The Ways and Forms of the Body


Rachel, Lieutenant Rogue
4/15 HP
+3 Dodging (0/32)
+2 Knifing (0/16)

Also, V-Norrec added to waitlist.

[Spinal_Taper]

Ack! Pull energy from trees or something.
"Hey! Anyone willing to spare some energy for a wounded comrade? I can spread it around all of us, if that's a good idea."

[Caellath]

((I usually lost 4 hp from these things. Also, what, dark novice?))

[IronyOwl]

((I felt chain spamming heal spells that failed that often warranted a trait (and more damage than usual). It'll probably be possible to get rid of somehow. :3

In the meantime you're a fluffy Sith. ))

[Unholy_Pariah]

((you're making the plant stand up just to spite me for trying to predict stuff aren't you?))

try to merge with the plant soul more to regain motor control. if successful attempt to stumble down the beach away from the group.

((out of curiosity what are the current events that prevent Draignean from doing stuff? is it just my kelpman body wandering around or is it also everyone else killing themselves and each other?))

[IronyOwl]

((I never said it was a boss, I just said it stood up.

And mainly it was the kelpman incident in general preventing Draignean, but that sort of died down mostly. The everyone killing themselves part also qualifies, but I don't think that'll be an issue very long either.

So, yeah, he should be back in action and very well rested before long.))

[Caellath]

((I felt chain spamming heal spells that failed that often warranted a trait (and more damage than usual). It'll probably be possible to get rid of somehow. :3

In the meantime you're a fluffy Sith. ))

((Actually, I don't see any way of ditching the dark novice thing and it hurts even more my healing rolls, which screws even further my chances of healing and theoretically getting rid of the trait.))

[IronyOwl]

((it hurts even more my healing rolls, which screws even further my chances of healing and theoretically getting rid of the trait.))

((Well, true. I'll figure something out. I guess not (intentionally) using the good part could help, maybe? There's also non-healing aspects to Restoration that you could maybe use to skillup, if you were really determined.

In the meantime, fluffy sith. ))

[Caellath]

Rest.

[Ochita]

((It always seems to me, that restoration and plant magic are the kinds of magic that go wrong the most. I'm surprised, it took a lot longer for the Staggered magi party to get to this state! Then again, we didn't get a plant magic user until later.))

[Nirur Torir]

Use a level 1 cure to stabilize Gus.