Turn 30: Some Runes Are Better Than OthersI raise stone pillars to support the monolith from collapsing.
[5][Luck 4] You raise six near-perfect pillars of impressive size, propping up the monolith from within. It still cracks and shifts slightly, obviously not much of a single structure anymore, but until it disintegrates into small enough pieces, the pillars will hold it in place.
+4 EarthNew Spell: Monolith PillarsTake off my robe, tell Ochita to carve/sew/paint a Rune of Weeping Water on it(and do so RIGHT NOW), set the abomination on fire.
[2+1][Luck 1] You dash around to the side of the monolith with writhing vines beginning to burst forth, and attempt to set them on fire. The meager resulting explosions help slough away rock on that side, giving you a clearer shot but also somewhat freeing it.
Do that and attempt to condense the healing mists into water that we can bottle, try to make it permanent.
Rune [4+1][Luck 3], Water [4+1][Luck 4]. You imbue a rune on the robe, using a combination of scratching the surface and applying your pencil. The result is a little on the scruffy side, but it keeps the robe moist to the point of being saturated at all times.
+4 RunecraftingHmH's Dark Grey Robe transformed to Dark Grey Robe of Weeping WaterCarve a Rune of Plant's Command into the abomination, forcing it to obey me ( I hope )
Plant [5-1][Luck 6], Rune [2-2][Luck 2] You thrash around, trying to carve a rune into the plant, but somehow manage to imbue the energy into your own wounds. You feel your limbs begin moving with the plant's thrashing, and realize you're under its sway now.
+4 PlantNew Rune: Rune of Plant's PuppetNow being controlled by the plant monster. Pray it doesn't figure out how to make you cast.Once again, get back to the group.
[6][Luck 2] You charge back to the direction of the group, only to be tackled from the side by a demon. Rising to your feet, you see that there's three of them. One talks in a powerful voice that doesn't seem like its own:
"You are far from hope, mortal. Join us and gain power and wealth. Oppose us and rot in the sun." Since when were these things so damn chatty?
+1 RangerDismiss the air elemental, call an earth maker
[3][Luck 2] The air elemental promptly ignores your insistence that it vanish, and your attempts to banish it fail.
Since nothing seems to be going right, sit down and begin meditating in an attempt to purge any negative influences from me.
[4][Luck 2] You sit and meditate, but the collapsing monolith, roaring atrocity, and various spellcasting makes it hard to calm yourself completely. Maybe you're at least chewing up all your bad luck...?
+1 MeditationCure Moderate Wounds on HmH
[2+1][Luck 4] Your channeling is a bit subpar, but it seems to heal him well enough.
+3 RestorationNathan receives light healing, now Lightly Wounded.ROOOOAAAAAARRRRR!
[2][Luck 4] The abomination tries to escape, but can't push all the way through the stone. [6][Luck 1] Its second try pushes it all the way through and collapses half the monolith, smashing parts of itself with rubble. [2] vs [5] It seems relatively unharmed, however, and continues to act. [3+2] vs [4]. The abomination lashes out at the first target it sees, Nathan. Its spinning, razor-sharp pod blades barely wound him, however.
Nathan takes minor damage, still lightly wounded.The roaring plant monster has burst from the monolith, which is now only half there, with the other half slowly collapsing as well. It's around twenty or thirty feet tall and consists of lashing vines and slashing seed pod wings.
Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands, wyvern's mouth
Adept Summoner (29/30)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (1/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerSummon WyvernWave of GlueCrystal FlurryClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather Armor
Linen Tunic
Rugged Leather Pants
Leather Boots
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Camping SuppliesWyvern serving as "mount"
Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Destruction (17/30)
Novice Enchanter (5/10)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Dabbling Pain Tolerance (4/10)
Lightning BlastFireballImbue Concussion BombShrapnel ShatterDetonateFiery DetonateDissipationDagger Focus StanceMinor DispelSlightly Broken Steel Dagger
Dark Grey Robe of Weeping WaterDark Grey Wizard's Hat
Bone Ring
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Spellbook
Broad-shouldered man with green eyes and black hair.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Earth Magic (18/30)
Novice Alchemist (4/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (3/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Light Magic (1/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushStonefistMonolith PrisonMonolith PillarsIron Skullcap
Reinforced Leather Armor
Soft 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
Three
Demon EyesCrystalline white stones
Tiny Red GemTiny Yellow GemMystery Potion
Small White JarUnremarkable looking man with brown hair and eyes.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (17/20)
Apprentice Water Magic (19/20)
Dabbling Swordsman (3/10)
Dabbling Restoration (6/10)
Rune of Weeping WaterRune of Water's FlowAir FrostCure Minor WoundsRune of Frozen WaterIce LanceWater DrawDroughtfrost**
Healing MistsRune of Growing FrostSummon RainstormField FreezeRobe
Shoddy Oak Staff of Erratic WaterHooked Belt
Linen Pants
Leather Shoes
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Frozen LongswordSketchbook+Pencil
Frozen Demon EyesCoin of Growing FrostCheap 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.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Restoration (8/30)
Apprentice Light Magic (4/20)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsEye FlashCure Moderate WoundsSolar FlareLife TransferSoothing MendRainbow ShieldFaith HealingApplewood 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: Tainted Lands, near group
Apprentice Swordsman (12/20)
Novice Destruction (1/10)
Dabbling Medic (2/10)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Dabbling Treasure Hunter (2/10)
Dabbling Priest (3/10)
FrostballDiamond CutterSteel Longsword
Bronze ShieldStudded Leather Armor
Shredded Linen TunicLeather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleSunstoneGold CoinsDeep Red GemNice Cigar Box (contains small yellow gems and tiny scroll)
Small Yellow Gems (in cigar box)
Tiny Scroll (in cigar box)
StatuetteTall, slightly tanned elf with brown hair and golden eyes. Armored but not particularly muscular.
HealthyLocation: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Polearms (2/20)
Novice Lightning (7/10)
Dabbling Dancer (3/10)
Dabbling Meditation (1/10)
Lightning EdgeGrounding Nova StanceCall LightningHerd ThunderstormSlightly 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 RationsTall, somewhat older-looking man with dark brown hair and eyes.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Plants (14/20)
Novice Runecrafting (0/20)
Dabbling Demonologist (1/10)
Seed BurstGentle DirectionRune of Plant's CommandSeeking SeedsEnergizeRoot DrawRune of Plant's PuppetBamboo Staff
Robe
Backpack
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Big Box of SeedsTinderbox
FlareBook of Botanic RitualsBland, pale, skinny-looking fellow with brown hair and eyes.
HealthyNecomancy InhibitedCurrent Location: Waterlogged Cavern
Apprentice Necromancer (15/20)
Novice Runecrafter (1/10)
Dabbling Demonologist (3/10)
Animate DeadScathing TouchRune of NecrosisRune of Necromantic FocusPuppet DemonLinen Robe
Wooden Staff
Minor Ring of ProtectionLeather QuiverLeather Shoes
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Damaged Focused Repeating CrossbowI'll just break maxicaxi's actions out into mini-turns, seeing as they won't be relevant to everyone else for a while.