Turn 15: Demon Eyes For AllIf Demons are not dead I shall use frost lance
[1+1][Luck 4] You fail to properly focus the frost lance, and nothing happens.
Assist Ochita if he's still under attack. Otherwise assist wolfchild.
[3+2] vs [5] Amazingly, the demon actually deflects your attack.
Call my spirit ally, then procede to flank a demon and kill cut it into ribbons
[4+2][Luck 6] Your spirit ally appears rather hulking and enraged today. It tugs you along to attack, forcing you to mimic its movements rather than vice versa. [4] vs [2] Your spirit ally crushes the demon in its jaws, then turns to the other in a rage. Cleave Attack: [1-1] vs [4] It manages to drag you right into the demon's way in its fumbling attack.
+3 SummoningDemon [5] vs [1+1] The demon hits you hard.
Stab Ochita's demon with a dagger, ask Sargoth for a few leather straps and wrap them around dagger's handle.
[3] vs [1] You stab the demon right in the face, the blade's power trickling sand-sized bits of it down. It collapses.
+2 Dagger FighterOtherwise I say, "Wait, wait, I can fix this!" and, with Frelocks help, carefully (And in a non-painful way) return Frelock's face back to normal.
Frelock Aid Roll: [3]. [5-1][Luck 3] You manage to pry most of the dead skin from Fre. He's not all the way better, but that's just a matter of time. You think.
+3 RestorationWith the last demons slain, you proceed to loot them, discovering something many of you probably already knew (but that I never actually got around to telling you).
The demons are hollow. When alive, they move and act like you'd expect a living flesh-and-blood creature to. The corpses, however, are composed of stiff, inch-thick "skin" and black bones with some gray and white on them, like charred wood, plus the claws and so on. That's it. This also means mortal wounds tend to shatter or break rather than cutting or bending.
In any case, you proceed to loot them.
If they are dead then I will loot the bodys and cut them up for possible reagants
[2][Luck 5] You make a mess of trying to cut them up, freezing everything you're trying to salvage. You at least manage to get some frozen demon eyes out of it. Seemed like they took pretty well to the cold.
Gained Frozen Demon EyesAfter all the healing and killing has been done, I search the area for anything that looks alchemicly useful.
[4][Luck 3] You notice demon eyes are probably fairly special, but Ochita had already hacked some of them up. You manage to grab two pairs nonetheless. They're squishy and black, unlike the rest of it.
+2 ButcherGained Four Demon EyesThe demons have no equipment whatsoever. You can carve them up for parts or leave empty-handed.
MEANWHILE, FURTHER NORTH:
Appear!
Tall, slightly tanned elf with brown hair and golden eyes. Armored but not particularly muscular.
HealthyLocation: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Polearms (0/20)
Novice Lightning (0/10)
Lightning EdgeSlightly Fancy HalberdChainmail Hauberk
Chainmail Chausses
Iron Cap
Cotton Tunic
Cotton Pants
Leather Boots
Leather Bracers
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Backpack
Waterskin
Bedroll
Flint & Tinder
Torch
Travelling RationsHaving finished resting after your latest run-in with demons, you believe you've confirmed your suspicions- there seem to be four separate hubs of demon activity, with demon concentrations getting denser the deeper/closer you go. One is a bit more south, with the other three arrayed north of it, almost like a paw shape.
Unfortunately, alone you're no match for the types of patrols found deeper in, and it's occurred to you that you're probably the only one up here. If you want to hurt the demons more than by picking off minor patrols, you're going to need to think of something more clever than wearing them down at the edges.
Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Summoner (7/30)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather ArmorLinen Tunic
Rugged Leather PantsLeather Boots
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Camping SuppliesTall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
HealthySinged HandsCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Destruction (2/30)
Novice Enchanter (2/10)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationDissipating Steel DaggerDark Grey Robe
Dark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook
Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Adept Earth Magic (4/30)
Novice Alchemist (0/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushIron Skullcap
Reinforced Leather ArmorSoft Wool Tunic
Soft Wool Pants
Soft Wool Socks
Leather Shoes
Walking Stick
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Hand Axe
Knife
Blanket
Waterskin (2)
Dried Beef
2 Gold Coins
Four
Demon EyesCrystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemSmall White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
Lightly InjuredCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (4/20)
Apprentice Water Magic (3/20)
Dabbling Swordsman (3/10)
Dabbling Restoration (2/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrostRobe
Oak Staff
Hooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Frozen Demon EyesGold Coin
Cheap Iron Scale MailBroken SwordRunecrafting KitA short, moderately-girthed man with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a short but full red beard. Jolly demeanor, wearing very simple clothes.
"Healthy"Not Feeling So GoodCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Restoration (12/20)
Novice Light Magic (9/10)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsEye FlashCure Moderate WoundsSolar FlareLife TransferApplewood Staff
Brown Friar Robes (includes hood and rope belt)
Brown Linen Pants
Hemp Sandals
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Backpack
Bedroll
Traveling Rations
Small Medical KitFairly tall, decently muscled, clean-shaven man with black hair and dark blue eyes. Seems a bit distant or distracted sometimes.
HealthyCurrent Location: North and slightly east of Wellspring; at border of tainted lands
Apprentice Swordsman (10/20)
Novice Destruction (0/10)
Dabbling Medic (2/10)
FrostballDiamond CutterSteel Longsword
Bronze ShieldStudded Leather ArmorShredded Linen TunicLeather PantsLeather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleSunstone
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