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    He tilts his head slightly gazing down at his wrist and shakes back his robe sleeves to show similar stones on both wrists.

    "A long time ago when I was a much younger man, I ran into a dragon that was nearly obsessed with not touching things and being as neat and clean as I am....he didn't tell me where he got them, something about time and space, but he gave me a few and told me how to use them....it basically allows me to "touch" things without touching them but still manipulate the world around me."

    He grins, and as he moves your money behind the counter from payment, he looks at you thoughtfully.

    "Here," he pulls one gem off and places it in your box of supplies as well, "maybe your younger generation can figure it out. Would you like this delivered to your inn or do you have a residence in town? Or would you just like to carry this with you?"
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    Alyndra Aramiar - Elf Wizard (5) - HP 30/30 - AC 14

    “A dragon, eh… I've heard that one…” Alyndra mumbled. Oh, the story was different, but then again, the same story had been different every time she had heard it, the only two things remaining more or less immutable being the dragon and the stones. Or at least the presence of the dragon had been, details about it changed with each retelling, or so it had seemed at times anyway.

    All at her thought about said story, who else had one pretty close to it associated to the same stones and what link there could be between those two and the woman in the library, Alyndra distractedly took the offered gem and answered the question with a “It's alright, I'll just take it now.”

    Finally, as her mind went over what she had barely paid attention to, she looked at the gem in her hand. “Oh, uh… I can't possibly accept this!” She shook her head, obviously flustered.

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    He shakes his head with a chuckle, as you feel only the tiniest jolt of something tingle up your fingers, "once you've touched it from a person freely giving it to you...it has bonded. It doesn't like being given away to much....see it just turned black..." He points to it grasped in your fingers.

    "Don't worry it's not gonna start whispering to you, but try it out, learn the wonders it can do!"

    He glanced out the shop window and sees the sun starting to set and begins to politely but firmly usher you out the door with your box of supplies and a tidy satchel of the scrolls.

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    You stretch and arch your back from several hours of cramped writing and see you've done a first rate job of copying the book you "borrowed", as your eyes roam around the inns tavern, you notice it starting to fill up with the usual evening crowd. There's a sudden hush then an excited murmur through the room as a hulking figure of a man siloettes himself in the doorway.

    As curiosity gets the better of you, you see it is a massive (even for an orc) orc standing in the door way. A gleaming battle axe strapped to his back, his armor, hair, and general appearance are quite well kept, and a mark of one of the churches is pinned to his shoulder. (No perception check, it's fairly small and you're to far away to see it in full detail).

    The room starts clapping as he enters and you swear you almost see a blush as he saunters over to the bar and sits down, his back to the room, and the room goes back to its cheery demeanor.
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    Elva hurriedly made her way back to the inn after leaving the magic supply. The filled flatbread had been nice, but she could do with a proper dinner as well. Studying tended to make her really hungry.

    The inn was its usual cheery self, and Josiah seemed to be holding down a table for them, so she quickly made her way over there. "Hey Josiah, everything okay here while we where away?" She asked him while flagging down a waiter to order some food.
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    Josiah had been thinking about going off to introduce himself to the orc, when his companions arrived. "Oh, hi... Yes, all was fine. I just... just saw an orc come in."
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    "Heh, he does look like an interesting guy." Looking closer now, she saw people occasionally steal glances in his direction. The overall mood wasn't in any way tense though, so she figured he might be some kind of local celebrity. "I'd like to get some proper dinner first, but I might go and have a chat with him later as well."
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    Alyndra Aramiar - Elf Wizard (5) - HP 30/30 - AC 14

    “Uh…” Alyndra looked at the gem in her hand as if it was about to bite her. In the end though, not having many more options available to her - she wasn't going to throw it away after all - she nodded. “Alright.” At least, between that and the bag, she'd have a lot to study and wouldn't risk being bored.

    She took her purchases, almost putting them in the bag before realizing how bad of an idea it could be, then leisurely followed Elva towards the inn, not in any particular hurry herself. Once there, she joined the others and sat, curiously looking in the direction of the orc and the reactions he got. “Uh, do you know what this is all about? Someone I should know or something?” She tilted her head to the side, “Maybe he's a relative of the owner?”

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    Josiah shrugged and stood up, his alcohol utterly untouched, and his meal paid for. "I'm about to go ask, Aly."
    So saying, Josiah walked up to the or and sat down next to him. "What's a nice well-known fella like you doing in a rough and tumble place like this?" This close, Josiah could easily spot the symbol on the orcs armor.
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    you EASILY recognize the holy symbol on his chest....a smithing hammer with 2 spears crossed behind it (Mal'turia), though its of low quality indicating he is maybe a novice or low ranking. The orc turns his face to you and the FIRST thing that you notice is one of his two lower "canines" (the typical jutting lower teeth common in orcs) is completely missing, and from the slightly sunken apperance of his mouth you think this was fairly recently (as compared to a birth defect).

    In answer to your question, he grunts something about just getting a drink before new orders, then goes back to nursing a massive mug of ale infront of him, that kinda smells like paint stripper its so strong.
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    Ever the sucker for an alcoholic beverage, Josiah asked, "Mind if I join you for a beverage?"
    Without waiting for an answer, Josiah ordered, "I'll have what this fellow is having."
    When the beverage arrived, Josiah lifted his mug in toast, then drank.
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    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    The beverage wasn't meant to be chugged like beer.
    When the inebriant struck Josiah's tongue--against the orc's stunned, knee-jerk advice of "Oh S***! Kid, don't let it hit your tongue!"--the young monk began violently choking and coughing. Once the foolish monk was able to catch his breath, Josiah came to the conclusion that SIPPING this surprisingly delightful beverage was the way to go.
    With a strained gasp of tortured breath, the teary-eyed Josiah whimpered a dwarven toast. "Prost."
    The next mug, drunk carefully, was toasted with gusto. "zum Wohl!"
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    The first mug was definitely a kick in the teeth, and while you did slowdown and enjoy it, this is stronger than you've drank in your life, a point the orc takes with good humor, his full throated belly laugh and the very hearty slap on the back sends you reeling, "never try and drink the blood of the mountain dragon human....it's not for the faint of heart."

    Actually your not so sure of what he said since it sounds like he's talking from a long ways away despite him being in as reach at the crowded bar.

    You have no further memory of that night.
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    Rest of the party:
    You see your young monk friend go to the bar, talk with the orc, raise a glass... And then being politely escorted out of the bar by large human that just screams bouncer.

    Your food and drink orders are brought in due order, and the entertainment in the bar consists of a very act, a "band" that is playing some rather unusual music, not unpleasant just different, and various vocal and comedy acts (some much better than others).

    Depending on how late you stay the bar once again closes at 2am, and people disperse again either to rooms above or out into town.
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    The time spend in the library had helped Elva come to grips with the situation, and the great food and good entertainment were a welcome distraction, so by the time she decided to head up to her room for some rest she felt a lot more at ease.

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    Elva's good cheer from the previous night had taken a couple of hits by the time she arrived in the common room for breakfast the next day. She'd had worse nights, certainly, but that wasn't much of a consolation after waking up from a nightmare for the third time in a row. They all had been pretty similar, with her trying to chase some unseen opponent through a maze, but falling ever further behind, and getting ever more lost. 'Yeah, I wonder where that came from...'

    She groggily ordered a big breakfast, then did her best to push through her lack of sleep and dismiss the lingering feelings of dread from the nightmares.
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    Alyndra considered Josiah's behaviour a tad bemused, mumbling something about “That's now how I imagined monks… Are we sure he's a real one?” but otherwise didn't do anything about it one way or the other. Instead, she distractedly listened to some music while she played with the stone, still wondering what this was about exactly. Maybe it came from some disreputable activity all of those who had some were a bit ashamed of, and saying a dragon had handed those was a nice excuse?

    She didn't spend long on it though, as she went to bed relatively early: the next day would be a long one, and the last thing she wanted was to wake up exhausted. Which was why she was really fresh in the morning - perhaps disgustingly so to the eyes of those who didn't sleep all that well or woke up with painful hair - when she came down in the morning for breakfast with all her stuff. “Good morning!”

    Like always, she didn't eat much and was soon ready to go meet Illidari.

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    The light hurt, but not nearly as bad as it had the night Josiah had discovered Sensei Miyagi's stash of 150yr old dwarven whiskey. Or the night Josiah had drained a cask of 75yr old cognac. Or the-- you know, I really should quit drinking... Josiah considered for all of ten seconds.
    The young monk was wobbly-legged when he made his way to the Common Room, and muttered his greetings.
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    The common room is unusually quiet when you come down the next morning, even the normally cheerful waitstaff seems subdued, but no one can seem to put a finger on the problem or explain why. Right as you sit down to eat, the front desk clerk hands you a small pouch and says a courier from the council brought this yesterday. Inside is a small pile of money a few gold coins and mostly silver (easier to spend in smaller towns than "breaking" a gold piece), with a note from Illidari explaining this was your cut of the sale of that suit of armor from the bag. All totaling about 1500 gold (900 in gold the rest in smaller currency).

    As you leave the inn for the early morning meeting, you feel something in the air isn't right either....an almost unease, but like the others, you can't quite put your finger on it. one thing you do notice is the distinct temperature difference, all summer even in the early morning, it has been breathlessly hot, today while it's not cold or even cool, there's definitely a difference in the outside.

    Outside the inn jasper (the donkey) is well-rested, well-groomed (stable hands definitely took good care of him) and definitely well-fed, and standing patiently beside a young man wearing an obvious uniform from the dire rat. He bows slightly and offers you the lead rope before making his departure. You find the meeting place illidari told you, and find him talking to a tall orc...and it's not till they stop talking and turn to face you that you recognize the same orc from last night (the marked lack of one canine being the dead give away). Today he is wearing highly polished breastplate armor, the hammer and crossed spears behind it prominent on its chest piece. What looks like a backpack sits at his feet, and a single shoulder bag (think a haversack) hangs from one shoulder. The head of a wickedly sharp-looking ax peak over his shoulder. His dark brown hair is neatly cropped close to his skull, and sturdy leather boots adorned his feet. (hes 5'11" tall, about 185 pounds, and his skin is a mottled green color but not a deep dark green.)

    "Good morning! May I introduce you to Toldec, of the blood fist clan, a priest in training to Mal'turia. He is going to be assisting you as muscle and healing. and if he seems a bit gruff....just ignore him he really IS a big teddy bear...WHOOPS!!" Illidari dodges a not so playful swat from the orc's fist aimed at his head, his face stern and unsmiling, his dark eyes looking at each of you, in turn, nodding slightly.

    "He is carrying some orbs in that bag," he points to the backpack at Toldec's feet, "you're mage should have seen how to use them properly in that scroll that she was given last night." He nods to Alyndra.

    "Now time is of the essence, right now your main concern is getting the essences and their caretaker, alive or dead but preferably alive, and bringing them back to me. Since they are literally at the 4 corners of the world, time is of the absolute essence. I have some travel scrolls much like the one you used yesterday, but with such imbalance, I'm not sure how accurate they will be to get to the exact location." He holds out a well-laden leather satchel filled with scrolls, "I have here as much information about each temple, area, and guardian as I could dig up overnight. There are maps few have ever seen before so guard them closely."

    He scoots very subtly away from the range of the orc before making this next comment, "Toldec is on loan from the church and has been paid in advance, he is to follow your orders unless they directly affect his faith or dogra...dogmr....dog....his lifestyle set by the church. You do not need to pay him unless you are so inclined, and he is yours for as long as you are in need."

    "Any questions, and which temple do you wish to set forth to first? The Fire, The Water, or the Earth?"
    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    Alyndra took the bag of gold and stored it away without paying it much attention. When they were introduced to the orc they had seen in the evening, she nodded in his direction, with a short greeting in orcish. She looked a bit doubtful at some of Illidari's explanations though.

    She nodded when the gnome mentioned the orbs, obviously indicating that she knew what to do about those and grimaced at the obvious doubt she heard in his explanation about the teleporting scrolls' accuracy. Such things tended to end…messily… “Well, I hope we're not going to be needing you but welcome I guess.” The young elf commented about the orc being on loan. “This is Elva, you already know Josiah,” she smirked, “If you can remember it anyway… And I'm Alyndra.”

    “As for our first destination,” she looked pensive for a moment. “I…” She stopped suddenly, her head cocked to the side, her expression going from thoughtful to worried, “Fire! We need to go to the fire one. Right now!” And to make her feelings on the matter even clearer if there was a need for it, with a twist of her fingers and a word in draconic, she covered herself in a shimmering armor.

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    Elva quickly put away her share of the gold. The weight of the gold was at least a somewhat reassuring start to the day.

    Their new orcish travelling companion she greeted with a smile as Alyndra introduced her. "Another pair of hands to help out is always nice, but I'll have to agree with Alyndra, it'd be nice if we didn't actually need your skills in healing."

    She'd been thinking on the topic of their next destination. With the way magic seemed to destabilize around the other temple ater thigns got broken, it seemed prudent to start with the the temple clsoest to the capital, which'd be...

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    “Fire! We need to go to the fire one. Right now!”
    Elva looked on in surprise as the elf slapped her magical defenses into place. "I agree, but... actually, nevermind. Let's cast the spell and be on our way, you can fill us in on the road."
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    No, the hangover headache wasn't as horrendous as it could have been, but Josiah was still not at full combat readiness. Well, he wasn't until some benevolent soul--may the gods give them prosperity and long life--handed him a cup of kaf that perked him back up. To his great joy, Josiah noticed the hint of flavor from last night, and wished the benevolent soul who handed him this "hair of the dog that bit you" very great prosperity and a peaceful end to a long and fulfilled life.
    Never let anyone tell you magic isn't real. I drink a potion brewed from magic beans every morning and it brings me back to life, Josiah thought happily.
    After the declaration of heading to "the fire crystal" (whatever that was... Josiah made a mental note to ask extensive questions post-haste) he noted the orc was coming along with them. This was further confirmed when the massive fellow tucked a rather fat purse into Josiah's belt, saying it was Josiah's share.
    "Thank my good fellow. I'm honored to see you again. Come, let's give our enemies a taste of our mettle." Josiah dropped three silver into the empty mug, set it on the bar, flipped a fourth silver to the barman as a tip, then followed his companions.
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    Illidari quickly shows a scroll into Alyndra's hand opening another quickly, he walks VERY quickly around your group in a tight circle chanting rather rapidly, obviously catching on to the urgency. All of your visions go black for 2 heartbeats, then you feel VERY soft earth under your feet, even sinking slightly, the sounds of ocean waves close by. As your vision clears you are in a small clearing with towering stones (easily 9 or 10 feet tall) absolutely engulfed in flames, though as close as you are you feel no heat coming off of them.

    It is still VERY dark (you guys left at just barely sunrise, this is obviously further west where the sun hasn't quite risen). You hear absolute silence again, much like what greeted you at the first temple, no morning birds singing, no insect noises, and barely a whisper of wind.

    A well worn path leads out of this clear and the ground is actually more beach sand than dirt. The orc slowly draws his axe, which now that you see it clearer, its obviously well cared for, the metal head gleaming through the layers of rust and pitting, the handle in his hands looks like it would snap if he gripped it too hard. He mutters a few gruff words in orcish (either a prayer or an oath of frustration it doesn't translate well for those who know orcish, would almost be like saying "Gods protect us from....(well you're not sure on that word)". You feel a stirring of power around him, and his skin glows briefly for just a mere moment. Though he is ready to follow your lead, he seems like a stallion ready to head into a run.

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    As you follow the path, you come to a magnificent building right on the edge of the water, a tall figure standing at the bottom of the steps looking up, even from this distance, Alyndra and Elva would recognize him immediately.....its the same dude from the other temple and he looks ready to enter this one.

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    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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    Elva tenses as she recognizes the villain from the previous temple. She sends a quick glance towards Alyndra, to make sure that the elf has recognized the bastard, and that she's ready to lend her a hand as Elva starts gathering magical energy to herself in preparation of shutting the villain down.
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    Relieved at seeing the elf prepare for trouble as well, Elva focuses her attention on the man again, preparing a spell to disorient him.

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    Elva is going to hit him with a casting of 'Vertigo'. It's a DC16 will-save to resist it entirely (DC17 if the guy is flat-footed).

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    Alyndra briefly hesitated. Not about what to do as she never considered letting that sinister individual go as he pleased, but about how to do it. In the end, she decided that the best thing to do would be to help her companions take care of that more directly, so she cast her Haste spell on all of them.

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    Alyndra casts Haste on the whole group (30ft enhancement move speed bonus, up to twice normal speed, +1 dodge bonus to AC and Reflex saves, +1 attack at full BaB when making a full attack action).
    Affects 5 persons, so the whole group (and Jasper because why not).
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    Josiah hadn't even opened his mouth to ask his first relevant question when he felt the haste spell descend. What the fork?! Haste?! Who? What? When? Where? Why? all ran through his mind, but he blinked that all away to see what answers could be gleaned from the actions of the ladies.
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    HOLD Action until next turn as he is trying to figure out WTF is going on
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    Initiative for the man: (d20+3)[21]

    you guys see him stagger on the steps for just a moment, but as he turns towards you, he begins drawing a sword and points it at you and yells something, you're not sure what EXACTLY he said, something about can't stop...history? repeating history?

    he begins moving towards the orc first definitely with ill intentions in his eyes, the sword in his hands gleaming with a dark metal similiar to what you found at the first temple.

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    Alyndra Aramiar - Elf Wizard (5) - HP 30/30 - AC 14

    Alyndra frowned when the man spoke, repeating his words in a mumble, a bit puzzled that they couldn't really understand him: where was he coming from if he didn't speak their language?

    Quickly though, she shook herself and focused on the task at hand. With a few more draconic words, she glanced in the direction of their new orc companion who grew suddenly and quite impressively. At the same time, she activated the ring she had on one of her fingers and stepped back, really not wanting to be too close to the action.

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    Standard action: Cast Enlarge Person on the orc. It'll last 5 minutes.
    Free action: Activate Ring of Force Shield (now at 20AC)
    Move action: Step back to make sure that she has pretty much everyone between her and the baddie (she's heroic like that).

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    Dwarf in the Playground
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    "What's going on; somebody please inform me, here!" Josiah called as he assumed the "Watching Mantis" stance which gave him meh defense, but good offensive ability.

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    For those who have studied the martial arts, you will notice these stances are all COMPLETE and total BS names.
    --Also... FREE ACTION: assume the stance
    STILL HOLDING ACTION UNTIL NEXT TURN!!
    Tabhain faoi na réaltaí. “Reach for the stars.”

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    "He's the bastard that attacked the other temple!" Elva shouted at the hesitating monk. Did Josiah really think that they where the kind of people to attack someone without good reason?

    She channeled her annoyance into another spell, leaching the color from herself and her gear and launching it in a beam at the man's face. Now hidden by her spell, she dashed forward, trying to get in his blind spot.

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    Standard action: Cast blinding color surge. It's a DC17 will save or be blinded for 1 round. Also, Elva is invisible (as per the standard invisibility spell) for 5 rounds, irrespective of whether the man saves or not.
    Move action: get into a position from which Elva can get into a flanking position on the man with the Orc next turn.
    Free action: yelling at Josiah
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    Orc in the Playground
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    ((posting for our orc since hes still learning this forum))

    Orc lets out a growl that if it weren't for the smirk crossing his lips, and hearing the elf confirm that this puny human needed to become less of a threat for defiling a sacred temple he strides to meet the oncoming attacker, letting loose a battle cry in orcish that sounds very creepy.

    attack with ax (1d20+16)[32]

    if hits (3d6+11)[26]
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    It is by snark alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of the coffee bean that thoughts acquire 'tude, the lips acquire mouthiness, the glares become a warning.

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