Turn 56Blade Singer tries not to show his desperation...
(Charisma roll=3, pass
Spirit damage 1d6=4)
Thrak begins by snapping the staff over his knee-the Great Mothers face goes white.
"Shamans without power...are nothing." Thrak intones.
Then, Lord Grey shows the mirror to her.
"Tell me-what do you see?"Whatever it is, the sight causes the Great Mother to scream-and the mirror shatters in your hand.
You've effectively broken her.
"The cure is....blood. Trade the blood of two sick..."...
Lord Grey pondered all of this.
We knew she was telling us the truth...or, were convinced we would never get it out of her. The cure worked...my wife did not perish.
I and Thrak departed soon after-we did not promise friendship to each other, not exactly...but, we did agree to respect one another. When we met again-under less favorable circumstances-it was not with anger, but with joy that I fought him.
We let the Great Mother go. We thought she was harmless with her tools takens away from her...we were mistaken-very-but, that's a story for another day...Blade Singer feels the life of Lord Grey flash by him in that moment. A triumphant ringing of horns...smiling as Lord Greys wife opens her eyes, cured...he lifts a child in his arms, with grey eyes like him...his razor sword strikes at a horrible creature with four faces...and, finally he dies, in utter defiance of evil, glad to have spent it in the cause..and Blade Singer is slowly lifted from the God planes.
He can see a massive, Grey Cloaked form ahead of him-he carries a long, razor edged sword slung over his left shoulder, and what little you can see of his face is framed in a tired, yet wry smile.
"Fine work, Blade Singer...take what thou hast earned...and, remember these words. The Queen you may have come to love and cherish-at least, in world where time was not stolen from you-bore you a child, in secret. He knows your name-and has tried to live up to your ideals for his entire life.
You must protect him. There are threats he will face that only a Kai can stand against.
I can say no more, due to the pact...go now. They are waiting for you."Before Blade Singer is lifted completely, he sees some of his items are glowing brightly. He also knows, somehow, that he can also choose to take a memory or a piece of Lord Greys spirit with him...which one does he take?
1. The Razor-Edged Greatsword/He carried a grey sword...as grey as his cloak...it's blade bit through the strongest armor...and it howled like the Demon wind. Blade Singer is pleased to notice that Lord Grey has brung down the swords size to be one handed for him.
2. The Grey Cloak/Lord Greys cloak was a boon to him when targeted...those who struck at him, only found a laughing shadow...steeped in grey duskcloth, it was said no blade could touch him while he wore it. Blade Singer can see-it's actually sort of...greenish grey, like a Kai Cloak...
3. Soul of the Grey Wolf/Deep in his heart, he was no less than a Wolf-a Leader of his pack...a true warrior. Blade Singer is a Wolf too...even if he doesn't know it yet. Will he embrace it?
4. Memory of Yelkmors Venom/They said no magic could harm Lord Grey after his trial with Yelkmor...Blade Singers memory is strong. What sort of venom-magical or otherwise-could hurt him after living through that?
Sheltering Leaves and
Molten Heart finish their incantations, and watch as the entire group of Ogre erupts into cheers. Most of them are praising Thrak, but some are reverently burning incense candles to a small shrine to Lord Grey.
Blade Singer seems to have returned to himself...and he seems different somehow.
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Pressing Tide is very careful. There are forces here that can drive even him mad-or worse.
The voices seem to have calmed down somewhat-though, he can still hear a struggle going on, deep in his mind.
Eventually, the older voice returns, sounding a bit haggard.
"I shall be frank. It's cold and dark. All the time. Memory and experience are the sticks we throw on our fires...the fuel for our lamps...please, we would not hurt you...we would only hurt ourselves..."You thank him, and silence the connection.
Kirknak is sharpening his claws when you adress him. He doesn't stop though, almost as he wants you to believe it's unimportant.
"Oh? Kirknak know trapped Spirits are hungry-real bad. They also smart...you have to be smart, not give them much. Make them work for food. Of course-only use when desperate....cannot stress enough. Also, be careful not to let one spirit get too powerful. Real bad."Pressing Tide thinks back. The Old voice has gotten much stronger and clearer lately than the others, who have faded at the same time. And, as he thinks these things, can he not hear just a tiny hiss of frustration from the necklace? As if something was just a bit annoyed to have that particular fact known? Well, it was probably all just in your head.
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Silver Tree doesn't care anymore...he evokes the fire spirits in the bow...who wake up, and scream in rage, boiling the water around him.
(Luck roll 7 vs fate roll 3, lucky!)
Silver Tree, without a second thought, drops his ancestral bow into the murky depths and swims away as fast as he can. It's enough distraction to confuse the monster at least and allow his escape...but he lost his bow.
He hauls himself onto shore wearily-and after moving a safe distance from the beach, finds a relatively dry piece of land to collapse on.
(Luck roll 2 vs fate roll 5, Unlucky!)
He wakes up a short time later. Somethings-multiple somethings, in fact-are poking him lightly with spears. He groans. It's just going to be one of those days.
He looks up-Frogmen! There are about a dozen of them, and each one is short as a Halfling, and armed with stone spear or axe.
They croak and ribbit amongst each other in their own language, perhaps deciding what to do with him. Some of them are pointing to his Green Cloak, then speaking quickly.
What will Silver Tree do?
Garmlor is the villages resident leather worker. Most of his stuff is in average giant rat leather, but he does reserve heavier leathers for those who can afford it. He likes to haggle-a true craftsman, he prefers his works to be seen and used in battle, rather than hoarded for profit.
1. Ogrecrafted Heavy Leather Helm: +3 HP, -1 Str: Garmlor makes a decent helm-it's fairly heavy, but doesn't block your vision and provides full head coverage. 25 Ograkoinz
2. Ogrecrafted Heavy Leather Armor: +3 Defense, -1 Str: The weight is daunting, but it covers a bit more of your body than your Kai leather. 40 Ograkoinz
3. Ogrecrafted Heavy Leather Undershirt: +1 HP, +1 to resist elemental cold/water attacks: Designed to be worn under armor, this simple shirt minimizes tough blows on your armor. It's suprisingly warm. 10 Ograkoinz
Shop Variant
Requesting a special leather doubles the price of the item, but if you can provide the leather-whatever kind-, it's normal price. Similarly, he'll sell you a roll of leather to craft yourself at 25 Ograkoinz each. Bonuses are additional to the standard item.
Giant Bat: +1 defense/HP, +1 agility
The Giant Bat is harvested for it's light, strong leather, which improves the wearers speed in combat.
Pond Grabber: +1 defense/HP, +2 damage absorb against aquatic enemies, +2 to resist elemental cold/water attacks:
Pond grabber Leather is naturally easy to work with, slick, waterproof and resilent to rot, well suited for living in these sorts of conditions, and defending oneself from aquatic creatures.
Cave Tryannosaurus: +2 Defense/HP, +2 HP, -1 str
For those warriors who claim the hide of a Cave Tyrannosaur, it's skin makes armor fit for a champions chestpiece-extremely strong, but extremely heavy.
Hilderige can make most any metallic weapon or armor you would like within her knowledge for only 25 Ograkoinz, but all she has is green iron right now. She's willing to buy your pieces of Green Iron armor and weapons for around 10-15 Ograkoinz each, and is desperate for of sort of high quality metal she can obtain. She only really respects other metalworkers like herself, and is sometimes willing to trade her higher quality craftsmanship for theirs.
Forlane is a former Orc Shaman turned junk peddler, who makes a living enchanting items and giving out blessings. He tends to charge alot, and doesn't like to deal.
Ancestors Blessings/They are usually given in the form of a small totem that can be activated on command by being held in the hand. He says it's not exactly a guarantee-it only summons the ancestors, and they choose if to aid you or not. He also warns that your companions may also be judged by the summoned ancestor, so caution is required.
Each totem costs 20 Ograkoinz each.
1. Totem of Shadow-Sister Neega: This plain scrap of black silk gives you a +3 to your next agility roll. He says Neega prefers to answer the summons of those that have recently used guile to avoid conflict.
2. Totem of Axe-Brother Okus: This jagged metal shard gives you a +3 to your next strength attack roll, and can be used in combat. He says Okus prefers to answer the summons of those that have recently shed blood.
3. Totem of The Great Father: This shiny silver torc gives you a +3 to your next charisma roll-used for either mind attacks, or standard diplomacy. He says The Great Father prefers to answer the summons of those who have recently shown mercy to a fallen enemy.
4. Totem of The Great Mother: This piece of bark, carved with the face of an angry Orc Woman, gives you plus +10 HP for the duration of the combat when it is used-when the effect expires, your life will be preserved, even if you would have normally dropped below to 0 HP or below. He says The Great Mother prefers to answer the summons of those that have recently shown respect toward nature-and that those who have disrespected it may feel her wrath.
Shaman Goods/As a former Shaman, he sells many mundane, yet useful items. Each one costs 20 Ograkoinz each.
1.Root Hide Poultice: It has to be applied to wounds manually, and allowed to set. It heals a half of your HP, and can't be used in battle.
2. Ogre Incense Candle: No telling what it's made of, this is a pale yellow candle that, when lit, invokes a period of restful sleep and good dreams in all who smell it. It will heal all your HP by the time you wake up, but leaves the user completely helpless.
3. Jar of Frost Cap Cream: This is derived from the Frost-Cap Mushroom, and is applied to the skin. It works quickly, and heals 4+1d4 HP on the next combat round. Each jar has three uses.
4. Soul Fetch: This small humanoid figure, made of wood and twine, is meant to catch curses cast against your person. It automatically absorbs a single curse effect-automatically if one is cast on you, from an item, or if it is touched to a person who is already cursed. The Fetch must be burned immediately afterwards, or the curse will seek a new host. Stronger curses can defeat a single fetch-it would require several to defeat a powerful one.
Kirknak is back! He's trading rings for 100 Ograkoinz each-and he's got a few new items in stock. Cheap ones are half that, as usual
The Kobold is displaying his wares again-some are new, and others you remember from before.
1. Hollow Copper Ring
"This ring, make fast-zoom zoom zoom!"
2. Plain Black Rock Ring *SOLD*
"This made from dungeon rock, keep safe from spirits. Useful in Kirknak line of work..."
4. Twisty Ruby Ring
"Special offer, limited time only-makes you healthy like Troll!"
4. Springy Ring
"Jumping ring, obviously-ever jump too low for being short like Kirknak, you find useful. Cheap for special customer!"
5. Hollow Glass Ring
"Make smarter-er, tells you what things are! Give Kriknak headache, he use so much-you use better?"
*new*
6. Adamant Bull Headed Ring
"This ring-lets you hit enemies with invisible fist! Fun at parties!"
7. Glowing Black Amber Skull Ring
"Special one-avoid the blow that would ends your life...can you afford NOT to buy!?"
8. Green Iron Triangular Ring
"Ring make you face pretty. Sell for cheap. All Kirknak need is mustache to get lasses."
9. Plain Tin Ring *SOLD*
"Poison bad-bad. This make poison go away! Sell for cheap, since Kirknak is humanitarianst."
10. Garish Golden Band
"Ah-ring special to adventurers. Lets you detect treasures and secrets!"
1. Bone Javelin: ranged weapon, 3+1d3 Damage on hit, . Cost 10 Koinz each
2. Bonemail Armor: +1 defense, +1 Damage absorb, 25 Koinz
3. Bone Throwing Knife: ranged weapon, +2 agility, +2 damage. Cost 10 Koinz each
Blade Singer(Krath)
Str: 6+1=7 End: 3
Agi: 5+1=6 Int: 3
Cha: 5 HP: 13/13
Status
Equipment
-Equipped Weapons-
Dual Sabers, +6 damage, -2 defense, Blade Singer received these twin blades as royal gifts from the former Queen of Esteros herself. They are not ornately designed, but simple, sharp and effective. There's an inscription on it-one that only Blade Singer would understand. "White Oak and Pleasant Fields"
-Equipped Armor-
Red Headband, +1 defense
Quick Scabbard, +2 against ambushes and sneak attacks
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense
-Stowed in pack-
Weaponry and Armor
Spidersilk vest, +4 HP, This comfortable undergarment is worn under armor-a sure improvement to the rough padding your wearing now. This one is rimed with frost and...is that perfume? It's a strangely intoxicating smell.
Mundane
Perfumed letter From the Queen of Esteros (read)
Currency:25 Gold Crowns (minted more than ten years ago-collectors items!)
0 Ograkoinz
Abilities
Mind Shielded, +3 to resist mental attacks
Hardened Mind, +1 to resist mental attacks
Strong, +1 to strength from conditioning
Mastered Twin Sabers, +1 str/agi in combat when wielded
Disciplines:Weapon Mastery/Twin Sabers, Mind Shield
Pressing Tide(IronyOwl)
Str: 3 End: 3
Agi: 3 Int: 3
Cha: 9 HP: 15/15
Status
Equipment
-Equipped Weapons-
Chains, +0 damage, two attacks a turn, Pressing Tides chains seem to be no different from normal chains. They seem to move of their own accord sometimes, almost if they were alive...
-Equipped Armor-
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense
Ogrecrafted Heavy Bat Leather Undershirt, +2 HP, +1 Agility, +1 to resist elemental cold/water attacks
-Equipped Magic Items-
Seeing Eye Necklace (A gruesome collection of eyes, gathered by the enchantress. It is in fact a Gestalt entity composed of many willing and unwilling souls, and with the wearers permission, they can offer you their sum total of vast experience and knowledge, boosting any of your attributes and more...for a price. You can never totally get the voices to stop talking, and right now the Old Man's voice seems the most clear.)
Ring of Hellbolt (When activated, this ring casts an attack spell using an easy Intelligence roll. The Bolt does +6 damage, and is composed of both acid and fire, whichever element would do the most damage. There is no defense save-only a successful Elemental resistance roll can halve its damage.) *The ring feels completely cold.*
-Stowed in pack-
Ammunition
Weaponry and Armor
1xGreen Iron Hatchets, +3 damage, -2 defense: A sturdy Hatchet used by Spider-Elf Conscripts. Judging by the dullness of the blade, it also doubled as a wood cutting axe.
Magical Items
Darain's head, the head of a now defunct stone golem-he's very talkative, but very heavy, giving you a -1 agility penalty during combat. You love him so much though, you can't put him down until your sure he's safe.
Elder Sign, does 3d10 to all undead and demons in battle when envoked-Pressing Tide must make an agility roll to avoid being damaged himself. Anyone else would have to make a charisma roll or go insane.
Karma Cards, GM hax
Mundane
2x Striped Mushrooms (unidentified, Salestroll claims they are used to induce sleep)
1x Torches, provides ten turns of light (unlit)
Currency:0 Gold Crowns
190 Ograkoinz
Abilities
Battle Mind, -1 to Enemy charisma rolls to resist mind blast
Foresight, +1 to all stats for first 1d6 combat rounds, automatic
Disciplines:Mind Blast, Sixth Sense
Companions
Amalar 13/13 HP
-Equipment-
Weapon: Green Iron Dagger (+1 damage) Green Iron Round Shield (+1 Defense)
Armor: Spider Hide, +1 defense
Strength: 3
Endurance: 7
Agility: 1
Intelligence: 2
Charisma: 2
Molten Heart (Zako)
Str: 5 End: 4
Agi: 4 Int: 6
Cha: 2 HP: 18/18
Status
Equipment
-Equipped Weapons-
Bastard Sword, +2 damage normal, +5 damage when wielded two handed, =Elemental Bane= (This weapon give you a passive +2 to damage elemental based enemies combat-if your feeling gutsy, a passed agility roll allows you to reflect elemental attacks aimed at you.): Molten Hearts first weapon, and his best. It's perfectly weighted and balanced for offense and defense, and was smelted of hardened metallic chunks he harvested from his own body during intense training.
-Equipped Armor-
Lamellar armor, worn, +3 defense (Small plates of a strange silvery metal, woven with spider wire, this armor is fairly light, but stronger that your Kai leather by some degrees.)
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Spidersilk vest, +4 HP
-Equipped Magic Items-
Blue Seed, Unidentified-The Ogre that passed this to Sheltering Leaves to pass to you claimed you would need to eat it if you chose to fight the Blood Shaman.
Shearing Stone-A clear crystal sphere that allows one to speak to Earth Spirits, and enlist their aid.
-Stowed in pack-
Ammunition
2xQuivers of 15xSpider-Elf Crossbow Quarrels:Spider-Elf Crossbows are generally of low quality, and their bolts are of similiar style. They should still fit in the weapon War Wind took from the Grey Cloak.
2xQuivers of 15xSpider-Elf Arrows: On closer inspection, one can see fairly good craftsmanship, despite the poor materials used. Sheltering Leaves would notice certain similarities to his own peoples fletching talents-with a notable difference. His people's arrow heads are often metal shaped like leaves, but these ones are shaped like spiders...
Weaponry and Armor
Fungiwood Spider-Elf Shortbow, +2 damage: A decent construction, even if the material is poor. There's Elvish writing carved on the shaft, but you would need Darain or Sheltering Leaves to translate it for you.
Unloaded Crossbow, +5 damage, needs a full round to reload, cant be used in melee, ignores half armor
Magical Items
Iron-Mind Headband, allows Molten Heart to heal his one ally of all mental damage a battle, at the risk of taking it upon himself.
Plain Black Rock Ring-Kriknak claims this ring can be used to banish the undead. (Unidentified, uncursed. Inscribed with the words 'BANISH') *The ring feels completely cold.*
Plain Tin Ring-The Seller claimed this ring was proof against poison. (Unidentified, uncursed. Unidentified Arcane Runic Inscription)*The ring feels completely cold.*
Mundane
Healing Kit (0 Poultices left, heals 5 hitpoints)
Keepers Journal (The writings of man named Richard Morrows-a prisoner in the dungeon catacombs beneath the Keening Willow Cemetary. Useful information could be read within.)
Upgraded Smithing Toolbox, +3 to crafting: A combination of his own Dwarf Tools, the deceased Kai Warriors War Winds tools, this finely carved wooden chest depicts the Drake Tribes History. The tools themselves are works of art from two different cultures, often using Reptile and Dragon motifs in their design for the Drakes, and the Stone Ancestors of the Earthen Dwarves)
Roll of Yaz Skin, can augment an existing cloak, non-metallic armor or shield with bonus HP
1x Bottle of the Ashes of a Dwarven Ring of Protection, It's said that the ashes of a magic ring still have some power, and can even used to reforge the ring itself.
1xJar of Frost Cap Cream-a towercap wooden jar with a screw lid, it feels cold to the touch. Inside is freshly preserved Frost Cap Cream, from a Frost Cap Mushroom-applying it to your wounds will ease pain and stop bleeding. It will heal 1d4+4 damage on the turn it is applied, or the next combat round. It has enough cream for three more applications.
Soul fetch-A squat little stick and twig figure shaped like a Dwarf. The shaman you purchased it from promised it would absorb a single curse cast upon you, or could draw an existing curse out of a person or object it was touched to. If it does so, you must burn the item as quick as possible, or the curse will jump back into a new host. It may be defeated by very powerful curses.
Pig Tail Rope-Thick and tough, this was woven roughly by the Ogres from harvested Pig tail plants. It can safely hold up to an Ogres weight, which if almost four or five times that of a average Human.
Currency:0 Gold Crowns
45 Ograkoinz (Only used by Ogres)
Abilities
Mind Shielded, +3 to resist mental attacks
Hardened Mind, +1 to resist mental attacks
Darkvision, +1 damage in total darkness
Disciplines:Kai weaponsmith, Mind shield
Companion
Claystone (Earth Elemental)
HP:25/25
Status: Asleep, available (6 combat rounds remaining)
Orders: Sleep
Abilities: (each uses 3 combat rounds)
-Earth Manifest: The Elemental raises all its stats by two and heals itself from all damage. Can't be used while under attack.
-Earthen Armor: Spell-absorbs 10 damage in all, lasting an entire combat round. Ccan be used on other party members.
-Earthen Avenger: Spell-Special attack that, if successful, adds +3 unblockable damage on every hit. Each use empowers three blows, that dissipate if the blow misses, but last the entire combat round otherwise. Can be used on other party members.
Silver Tree (Adwarf)
Str: 4+1=5 End: 2
Agi: 7+1=8 Int: 3
Cha: 5 HP: 6/16
Light Source:
Status
Tracked by scent
Equipment
-Equipped Weapons-
Dual Featherwood Fighting Sticks, +2 Agility, +2 Damage (stowed): These are the traditional weapons of a Wood Sprite Monks, but Silver adopted them as his own style
-Equipped Armor-
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense =Demon Bane=, +2 damage absorb vs Demon enemies
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Spidersilk vest, +4 HP
-stowed in pack-
1xFull Lampsur Potion, refill all HP, cannot be used in battle
Meals for three days (Scavenged from a Giant Cave Beetle Kill)
The Fourth Key, a black sphere with the ancient Shadaki letters on its face. The only ones who it are Kai and Grey Cloak acolytes. It's been partially identified as a Deathstone, a small black orb stolen from under the Keening Willows Cemetary. It should be returned to where it was originally. It's power are unknown, but likely very deadly in the wrong hands.
Currency:0 Gold Crowns
0 Ograkoinz (Only used by Ogres)
Abilities: Untamed Heart: +3 to Charisma when speaking with natural beasts
Mastered Archery, +1 str/agi in combat when wielded
Naturekin, Can talk to plants-simple questions and answers-with a successful Charisma roll
Disciplines: Animal Kinship (Wolf), Weapons Training/Archery
Companion
Wolf (Alucard)
HP:0/20
Status: Slain
Companion
Horse (Moroes)
HP: 20/20
Sheltering Leaves (SeriousConcentrate)
Str: 4+1=5 End: 4
Agi: 5+4=9 Int: 3
Cha: 5 HP: 16/16
Light Source: *Lit Torch (8 rounds remaining)*
Status
Equipment
-Equipped Weapons-
Double bladed staff, +2 defense, +2 damage (stowed)
*Superior Quality* Reinforced Spiked White Iron Gauntlets/Boots =Minor Undead Bane= (This weapon will do double damage to any undead on impact that fails an endurance roll): +4 Damage, +2 Agility, +1 Defense, +1d3 Damage to undead, +1d3 damage on sucessful defense roll (wielded)
-Equipped Armor-
Leather Armor, +2 to defense, dried mud spattered
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking, dried mud spattered
Ogrecrafted Heavy Bat Leather Undershirt, +2 HP, +1 Agility, +1 to resist elemental cold/water attacks
-Stowed-
Weaponry and Armor
Reinforced Gauntlets/Boots, +2 damage, +2 agility, dried mud spattered (Worn on both hands), Sheltering Leaves had worn these gloves longer than some Humans have lived-they were originally owned by his father, who passed them down to him. They show the marks of constant use and continual repair.
Magical Items
Luminous Diamond Ring (Unidentified, Uncursed. SalesKobold claims it allows you swap minds with another being)*the ring feels completely cool to the touch*
Prayer Book, A book of prayers to the Gods Kai and Ishtar (SalesKobold claimed it was powerful for being sanctified in the ashes of a Saint...)
1xsweet smelling potion (unidentified, Salesorc claimed it makes bad visions go away)
1x Three Quarters Full Lampsur Potion, refill 75% HP, cannot be used in battle
Mundane
3xEmpty glass bottles
Draconic Flute (unknown effect)
2x Torches, provides ten turns of light (unlit)
Currency:0 Gold Crowns
10 Ograkoinz (Only used by Ogres)
Abilities
-1/3, used twice today Mystical Flash/Leaf gathers energy into his palm, then lunges forward and hits the target, releasing it as a bright flash in the colors of the rainbow. The release of spiritual energy is very powerful and can blow the enemy away. (Special attack that, if successful, adds Charisma to damage, can be used three times a day, and once a battle. Recharged through meditation.)
Untamed Heart: +3 to Charisma when speaking with natural beasts
Mastered Unarmed, +1 str/agi in combat when wielded
Fast, +1 agility
Disciplines: Animal Kinship, Weapon Training/Bare Hands
Companion
Monkey (Merame)
HP:5/10
Status: Well Fed, +1 to all rolls
Orders: Look in crates
Abilities: Merame trap sense, +1 int vs traps
Fetch-can use simple items like potions in combat without rolling for difficulty
Horse (Thunder)
HP: 20/20
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Topic: Order Of The Kai RTD-Turn 57 Rapid Developments (Read 87425 times)