Turn 37: BattlebeetleFire only a single Seeking Seed, combined with Energy Draw. Once again, not at me and maybe not at allies.
[2][Luck 2] You fumble the seed through a short flight, within which it sprouts weakly, feeds off itself for a moment, then dies, landing uselessly in the dirt.
Chill out in my ice.
[3][Luck 5] Large cracks suddenly appear in the ice, and you regain consciousness. Your body still seems to be in stasis, though...
Prick my self in the finger with a clean, sharp twig and paint the rune of strength on my beetle. try to make sure to let the beetle know that you are trying to make him stronger.
Improvised [6][Luck 1], Rune [4+1][Luck 5] You
bleed yourself rather excessively over the beetle, shifting the flowing blood into intricate runes that weave across most of its body. It lets out what sounds like a miniature roar at the end, as the glowing blood-red runes fade to merely regular blood-red runes.
+5 Runecrafting+4 Improvised WeaponsTake moderate damage, now Moderately Wounded.Beetle companion now boasts runes of strength.Practice shield bashing.
[4][Luck 5] You masterfully swing the shield around, and think you've got a good idea of how to use it in combat now.
+2 Shield BashingAsk the angel to heal people and observe as it does so, if I have time practice with fire magic
[5+3] You convince the angel to heal your comrades. [6][Luck 1] It overchannels the power, stunning Fre in the process. At least he's healed... [6-1][Luck 4] You figure out what the angel's doing, and feel more confident of your own healing abilities.
Fre heals moderate damage, now Lightly Wounded.Fre takes -1 penalty to next action.+4 RestorationCure Critical wounds on self.
[4-2][Luck 6] The sudden infusion of healing from the angel breaks your focus, and you can't heal yourself as planned. You do manage to fortify yourself with the failed healing, however. (Resist 2) You're still melting.
+1 RestorationNew Spell: Least VigorModerate damage taken, nearby allies heal light damage. Now Heavily Wounded.Flagro and Icebrawl heal light damage.Learn enchantment magic from Nathan instead.
Agree to train RNG. When he knows all I can teach him, tell him that it's practice time and team up to enchant a throwable rock with lightning.
Experience is the best teacher, and you quickly realize the only real way to learn is by doing. Thorontur Lightning [6][Luck 3], Nathan Enchant [1-1][Luck 5] You, uh, hum... The stone now appears pitch-black like a void, and seems to be shifting slightly as though to suck something in. It doesn't take you long to realize it's sucking up electricity, which might be bad if you try to use lightning in its presence. It seems safe for the moment though...
Thorontur +3 Lightning, +1 EnchantNathan +2 Enchant, +2 LightningLightningvoid rock created. Exact properties unknown.Get the rest of this group together and ready to move. And Healed and stuff.
[6][Luck 3] You get everyone into a somewhat clumsy and rushed forced march. There's no real time to make sure you're going to the right place, so you find yourself barreling towards where the fleeing demons were headed, which might or might not be a good idea...
On the bright side, you managed to haul Ochita's cracking prison and everything.
+3 OrganizerYou soon find yourselves in front of a looming rock formation with a visible cave entrance. Sargoth notices that it doesn't seem to be a natural formation, and everyone gets a noticeable feeling of dread just from looking at it. Challenging whatever's causing that sensation might not be wise.
Slightly short man with a long amethyst ponytail and eyes. Medium complexion, birthmark on left hand.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Summoner (4/40)
Novice Claw User (0/10)
Dabbling Earth Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (9/10)
Dabbling Restoration (4/10)
Summon Spirit AllySummon WildlifeSummon Angel of MercySummon GrinderSummon Earth GliderSummon EarthmakerSummon WyvernWave of GlueCrystal FlurryFire EmpowerClaw Gauntlets
Reinforced Leather Armor
Linen Tunic
Rugged Leather Pants
Leather Boots
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Camping SuppliesAngel of mercy fussing over wounds.
Tall, swarthy, long-fingered arabic man with a short black beard and long arms.
HealthyCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Destruction (21/30)
Novice Enchanter (7/10)
Dabbling Dagger User (2/10)
Dabbling Pain Tolerance (4/10)
Dabbling Lightning (2/10)
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.
HealthyBeing ridden by a koboldCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Expert Earth Magic (2/40)
Novice Alchemist (4/10)
Dabbling Diplomat (5/10)
Dabbling Scavenger (2/10)
Dabbling Restoration (8/10)
Dabbling Butcher (2/10)
Dabbling Fire Magic (2/10)
Dabbling Light Magic (1/10)
Dabbling Organizer (3/10)
Earth WaveEarth SlamPotion of StoneskinEarth CrushStonefistMonolith PrisonMonolith PillarsHammerfallIron 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.
CRITICALLY WOUNDEDEntombed in strange ice.Current Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (17/20)
Adept Water Magic (14/30)
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.
Heavily WoundedHealthy GlowLeast VigorCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Restoration (23/30)
Apprentice Light Magic (8/20)
Major MendingCure Light WoundsCure Moderate WoundsEye FlashSolar FlareLife TransferSoothing MendRainbow ShieldFaith HealingLaserMass Cure Light WoundsFiend-Cudgeling StanceCure Serious WoundsLeast VigorApplewood 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 but apart from group
Apprentice Swordsman (13/20)
Novice Destruction (1/10)
Dabbling Medic (2/10)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Dabbling Treasure Hunter (2/10)
Dabbling Priest (7/10)
Dabbling Feint (2/10)
Dabbling Shield Bash (2/10)
FrostballDiamond CutterSteel Longsword
Shield of the GodsStudded Leather Armor
Shredded Linen TunicLeather Pants
Leather Boots
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Book of Destruction Magic
Ornamental OrbCopper PoleNice Cigar Box (contains small yellow gems and tiny scroll)
Tiny Scroll (in cigar box)
Tall, slightly tanned elf with brown hair and golden eyes. Armored but not particularly muscular.
HealthyNatural ConduitLocation: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Polearms (6/20)
Apprentice Lightning (18/20)
Dabbling Dancer (3/10)
Dabbling Meditation (1/10)
Dabbling Sprinter (4/10)
Dabbling Enchanter (1/10)
Lightning EdgeGrounding Nova StanceCall LightningHerd ThunderstormBasic LightningSlightly 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.
Lightly WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Adept Plants (7/30)
Novice Runecrafting (0/20)
Dabbling Demonologist (1/10)
Seed BurstGentle DirectionRune of Plant's CommandSeeking SeedsEnergizeRoot DrawRune of Plant's PuppetPlant Puppet ReversalBamboo Staff
Robe
Backpack
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Big Box of SeedsTinderbox
FlareBook of Botanic RitualsMedium-sized lizardfolk with shiny orange scales streaked with onyx. Needle-teeth and very dark brown eyes.
Moderately WoundedCurrent Location: Tainted Lands
Apprentice Runecrafter (5/20)
Novice Improvised Weapons (4/10)
Dabbling Ranger (3/10)
Rune of StrengthRune of Bouncing MalicePig Leather Robe
Necklace of Good Fortune---
Exceptional Wooden BucketGuide to Passive Taming of Wild AnimalsRuned beetle companion
Rather small puppy/lizard thing with reptilian mud-brown skin, a small tail, and a mangled left ear. Muted red eyes and sharp pointy teeth.
HealthySharp TeethCurrent Location: Tainted Lands, riding Sargoth
Apprentice Poison Magic (0/20)
Novice Spirit Magic (0/10)
Dabbling Ranger (5/10)
Poison BoltPoison SoulBolsterFelsite Stone Staff
Itchy Hemp Robe
Cotton Undershorts
Obsidian Ring of Minor Poison Resistance---
WaterskinDog Leather Shoulder BagRitual Demon Rat Skull BowlBone Pestle
Chewing BoneObsidian Mug
Sorry about that. Combination of being busy, distracted, and disinterested kept me from updating for two weeks.