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TelinArtho
12-07-05, 08:51 PM This is a miniquest for Mini Mindbreaker (ECL4). If you are not Altaris13 or myself, please do not post here. She is questing to join the PSI Consortium (PSI). The EL of the miniquest is 2.

Questlog: Mind of the Smallers

Week 1: Mini rescues several psionic "potential" children from a nefarious criminal.

Items Used: Powerstone of Energy Bolt (ML5)

Power Points Left: 0 out of 5

Rewards: 600xp/600gp.
TelinArtho
12-07-05, 08:52 PM Minesbiggarinyers (aka "Mini")
Before you stands a reptilian creature barely 2 feet tall with a snub-nosed snout and dark, malicious red eyes that glow with inner power. Dark rusty hide covers its body, and a small pointed tail pokes out from ragged pants.

Nuetral Female Phrenic Kobold
Wilder 2 ECL 4
6875XP (10,000XP next lvl)

STR...04 [-3]...(0 pts) [-4 Racial]
DEX...16 [+3]...(6 pts) [+2 Racial]
CON...10 [+0]...(4 pts) [-2 Racial]
INT....14 [+2]...(4 pts) [+2 Template]
WIS...16 [+3]...(6 pts) [+2 Template]
CHA...22 [+6]...(16 pts) [+4 Template]

Hit Points: 9 [2d6HD] <6+3>
AC 15 [+3dex, +1size, +1natural armor]
Touch 15 [+4 Cha, cannot exceed normal AC, only +1 applies normally, so scale up with conditional modifiers]
Flat-footed 12
[Conditional AC mod's: Force Screen +4, Inertial Armor +4]
Initiative: +3 [+3dex]
BAB/Grap: +1/-6 [+1bab, -3str, -4 Size]
Speed 30

Saves:
Fort +1 [+0class1 +0con+1resistance]
Refl +4 [+0class1 +3dex+1resistance]
Will +7 [+3class1 +wis +1resistance]

Attacks:
Crossbow, Light +6 Ranged 1d6 [19-20/x2] +1 Bab, +3Dx,+1Size,+1MW

Feats:
Wild Talent [1st lvl]+2PP

Racial, Class, & Template Abilities:

Racial
Light Sensitivity: dazzled in bright sunlight or daylight spell (no d20 mod's)
Racial Skills: +2 racial bonus Craft(Traps,) Profession(Miner) & Search
Darkvision: 60 feet, black & white only
Small: +1ac, +1atk, +4Hide, -4grapple, 3/4 lift & carry
Speed 30 feet
+1 Natural Armor Bonus
-4 St, +2 Dx, -2 Cn

Phrenic Creature Template
Size & Type unchanged. Gain psionic subtype.
Psi-Like Abilities (Sp): ML = HD, Charisma Based DC = +5 DC
*3/d Defensive Precognition
*1/d Force Screen
Naturally Psionic: +1PP
Power Resistance (Ex): 10+HD=11 Also applies to Magic
+2In, +2Ws, +4Cha
LA+2

Class
Simple Weapons Prof
Light Armor Prof
Shield Prof (not Tower)
ML 2, 6pp + 6 bonus pp
Powers Known: two 1st
Wild Surge: +1ML & no PP cost for additional level of augmentation
Psychic Enervation (Ex): 5% per ML added after a Wild Surge, causes Dazed effect & lose PP=Wilder Class lvl
Elude Touch (Ex): Cha to Touch AC, see AC section

Skills (30 Points):
Concentration +5 [5 rnks, +0Cn] [4wilder]
Hide +9 [2.5 rnks, +3Dx, +4 size] [4wilder(cc)]
Listen +7 [4 rnks, +3Ws] [3wilder]
Move Silent +5 [2.5 rnks, +3Dx] [4wilder(cc)]
Psicraft +4 (2 rnks, +2In] [2wilder]
Spot +7 [4 rnks, +3Ws] [3wilder]
Tumble +8 [5 rnks, +3Dx, -0 ACP] [4wilder]
Speak Draconic, Common, Undercommon[2Int]

Powers Known:[2] [Power Points:15; Use: 5]
1: [Dc 17] Mindthrust, Entangling Ectoplasm

Special Abilities:
Precognition, Defensive (Sp, 3/d): +1 insight bonus to AC & all saves, 10rds
Force Screen (Sp, 1/d): +4 shield bonus to AC, 10rds

Buffs and Prefight actions:
Psionic Focused
All Powerstones addressed

Equipment:
Ragged & Dirty, Faded Red Explorer's outfit with many pockets (Free weightless outfit)
Spike Gauntlet [0.5lbs, small][5gp]
MW Crossbow, Light [2 lbs, small][35gp]
Quiver#2 with 20 bolts [1lb][1gp]
Cloak of Resistance +1 [1lb][1000gp]

[B]Expendable Items:
Potion of Invisibility [CL3] [300gp]
Potion of Hide from animals [CL1] [50gp]
Stone#1 w/ Skate [ML1] [25 gp] 1
Stone#1 w/ Synesthete <feel sound>[ML1] [25gp]
Stone#2 w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp]
Stone#2 w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp]
Stone#3 w/ Vigor [ML1] [25 gp]
Stone#4 of Energy Bolt [375gp]
Stone#4 of Energy Burst [375gp]

Note: 1 - This is the 'target' version of Skate as neither my PC nor her gear exceed 100lbs.

Equipment at home:
Gold: 1,815
Buff & Scaly Boys of Spring 2001
Backpack, Small [2 gp][0.25 lb.]
Rations, trail, Small (per day) [7 days][5 sp][0.25 lb.]
Waterskin, Small [1 gp][1 lb.]
Pouch, belt, Small [1 gp][0.125 lb.]
StoneA w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp]
StoneA w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp]
Tanglefoot Bag [4lbs][50gp]
Quiver#1 with 12 bolts [1lb][1gp]

note: above gear is 1/4 of standard weight for being small, containers hold 1/4 as much

Miscellaneous Statistics:
Encumberance: 0-9.75 (light), 10 to 19.5 (medium), 19.75 to 30 (heavy)
Weight carried: 9.5 lb
Height: 2ft Weight: 35lbs

Default Tactics
Tactics will be sent.

Fights results:
1: Balbanes, Avatar of Life (King Uther): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6957320&postcount=227) [+375 XP][+375 gold]
2: Victor (Laughing Dragon): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7008113&postcount=253) [+300 XP][+300 gold]
3: Archie Longbow (LongArcher): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7102658) [+300 XP][+300 gold]
4: Wlandra (Delusional Illusion): Victorious (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7131950) [+900XP][+900GP]
5: Leif Goldeneye (Sunwolf) :Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7800472) [+300XP][+300GP]
6: Ba'al (Book5) vs Maleir (Kaigan) <all vs all>: Victorious! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7907335) [+1500XP][+1500GP] Level!

Past Expenditures (tot. 4872.5gp of 6687.5earned):

Spent 2842 on Initial Gear
Purchases
1x Backpack, Small [2 gp]
7x Rations, trail, Small (per day) [5 sp]]
1x Waterskin, Small [1 gp]
1x Pouch, belt, Small [1 gp]
1x Elixir of hiding [250gp]
2x Potion of Invisibility [300gp]
3x Power Stone of Energy Bolt [375gp]
2x Power Stone of Energy Burst [375gp]
2x Power Stone of Inertial Armor [25 gp]

Sold
Stone of Synesthete [ML1] [12.5gp]

Expended
2x Power Stone of Energy Bolt [ML5]
1x Power Stone of Energy Burst [ML5]
1x Power Stone of Vigor [ML1]
4x Power Stone of Inertial Armor [ML1]
1x Power Stone of Skate [ML1]
2x Elixir of hiding
1x Potion of Invisibility [CL3]
1x Potion of Protection from Arrows (CL3)
1x Potion of Spider Climb
1x Potion of Reduce Person
10x Crossbow bolts
TelinArtho
12-07-05, 08:53 PM [Introduction]

Raskos met with the small form of Mini on the afternoon of a sunny fall day.

Membership into the PSI consortium is not something to be taken lightly small one. However, height is not something which limits psionic ability - and you are here to prove that.

So I tell you to go out and seek out the psi-slayer Rankit. He has caused plenty of trouble for those with psionic ability - and has actually rumored to have captured several "potentials." He must be dealt with - but exercise the utmost caution with him - as he will show no mercy to you.
Altaris13
12-08-05, 08:55 AM The little kobold offered her future superior a solemn bow, one made humorous by her height and disheveled appearance. Mini is eager to prove herself, her dark eyes gleam with anticipation.

This Rankit Psislayer will meet his doom as you command. I will crush his will, eradicate his mentality, break his mind. Blood will pour forth from his eyes and ears as he gasps his final breath.

Where may I find this man, or that which knows this man's where abouts?
TelinArtho
12-08-05, 01:19 PM Raskos notes Mini's eagerness and sends her out.

My sources tell me that he can be found just outside of the city - to the south. He keeps a cottage that abuts the city walls. Be careful - for there will be no rescue mission likely if you do not return.
Altaris13
12-08-05, 02:20 PM Mini bows once again before scurrying off towards the southern walls. At the gate, she pauses to inquire of the guards about this villianous fiend.
TelinArtho
12-08-05, 08:52 PM Can' miss 'im - he's jus' ova' thar' the guard indicates a small cottage about 100 feet away. A small pen located on the outside of the cottage holds probably 50 cats. Seeing her look, the guard interrupts her thoughts: He eats them.

The cottage is probably 20ft square - if that much, and has a single door and no windows. The only other ventilation is a small hole in the ceiling to allow the smoke to come out and a few other holes that appear to be just bad roofing.
Altaris13
12-08-05, 10:18 PM OOC: If I set the place on fire, what is the likelihood of the fire spreading to surrounding buildings? Is the cottage set well enough away for it to be ok?
TelinArtho
12-08-05, 10:37 PM Well, it might not be very well received by the guards (since it will make their lives more difficult), but it abuts the wall of the city - but the walls are stone - so there's nothing really to catch fire beyond the cottage.
Altaris13
12-09-05, 10:41 AM OOC: Right, Guards & attitude problems... Ah well.

Mini thanks the guard and shakes his hand, sliding him a gold piece in the process. Jogging over to the little cottage abutting the walls, she pauses twenty feet from the door. After reviewing the scene for just a moment, Mini charges the door.

Banging on the door with her little fists, she starts screaming at the top of her lungs.

FIRE! FIRE! Is anyone in there!? Get out of there! HEY! FIRE! GET OUT!!!!

OOC: As soon as the door opens, Mini steps back out of the way. She readies an action for a Wild Surged Mindthrust with the trigger of LOS on anyone with the man's description.
TelinArtho
12-09-05, 01:18 PM You can't ready outside of combat - but I get the intention.

Mini charges the door and making as much noise as possible (tough for a small woman like herself), eventually the door opens.

Behind it is a bugbear four times her size - and she's barely looking at his knees. His voice is gruff and mean: Fire - of course there's a fire. Cookin' fire. Now get lost tiny.

Rankit is halfway to closing the door before Mini's eyes start boring into him. He turns quickly as the mindtrust (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309678) starts to come over him, smiling evilly. She feels him pull more of her mental energy away as the power takes into effect. Just when she thinks the mindthrust will overcome her, he staggers and nearly falls to the floor. [13 damage - 5pp spent because of psionic hole, failed enervation - you are stunned]

Mini 9/9 (stunned) 5pp used out of 5
Rankit xx-13/xx

Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309682)

Mini 9
Rankit 3

Mini is unable to act because of being enervated by the surge.

Rankit moves to the back of his cottage and picks up his morning star. He is 20ft away.

Round 2

[your action]
Altaris13
12-09-05, 01:29 PM Owe...

Mini shakes her head to clear it and grins sadistically. Stepping into the doorway of the cottage, she screams for help. "He's crazy! Help! As she does, she draws a stone from her pouch and manifests her energy bolt (electricity.)
TelinArtho
12-09-05, 02:00 PM (Take note on the discussion about using powerstones on opponents with psychic hole going on in the tavern)

If you wish to revise your action - please do.
TelinArtho
12-09-05, 02:26 PM Mini pulls a stone from her assortment and manifests a power from it. A bolt of electricity (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309738) streams to the back of the cottage, through Rankit. Although Rankit could have been killed instantly from the blast, he resists it and merely falls to the floor, unconscious. [7 damage]

In the far corner of the cottage, Mini sees three young children tied up, gagged and unconscious.

Nicely done
Altaris13
12-09-05, 03:24 PM Moving quickly inside, she draws her crossbow and puts a bolt through the bugbears throat, followed up with a second one if necessary.

Once she is assured that Rankin is dead, she steps outside. Mini yells again for the guards, stepping outside to get their attention.

"Help! Guards! Guards! This fuggly bastard has children all tied up in here! Help!"

Once the guards finally come over to investigate, she tells them that Rankin attacked her and she fought back. She asks for their help with the children, and says that the Guild of PSI is willing to care for these children until their families are located.
TelinArtho
12-10-05, 02:27 PM Just so you know, I've posted the rewards as you have technically completed the miniquest. We can go on if you like - or you can take it back to the PSI guild thread.

Mini escorts the children back to Raskos - who is pleased to see her return with the young wards.

Excellently executed Mini - you have done us all a great service by removing that obstacle from the PSI consortium's plans.
Altaris13
12-12-05, 10:51 AM We can take to the guild thread, I'll post there later today.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
TelinArtho 12-07-05, 08:51 PM	This is a miniquest for Mini Mindbreaker (ECL4). If you are not Altaris13 or myself, please do not post here. She is questing to join the PSI Consortium (PSI). The EL of the miniquest is 2. Questlog: Mind of the Smallers Week 1: Mini rescues several psionic "potential" children from a nefarious criminal. Items Used: Powerstone of Energy Bolt (ML5) Power Points Left: 0 out of 5 Rewards: 600xp/600gp.
TelinArtho 12-07-05, 08:52 PM	Minesbiggarinyers (aka "Mini") Before you stands a reptilian creature barely 2 feet tall with a snub-nosed snout and dark, malicious red eyes that glow with inner power. Dark rusty hide covers its body, and a small pointed tail pokes out from ragged pants. Nuetral Female Phrenic Kobold Wilder 2 ECL 4 6875XP (10,000XP next lvl) STR...04 [-3]...(0 pts) [-4 Racial] DEX...16 [+3]...(6 pts) [+2 Racial] CON...10 [+0]...(4 pts) [-2 Racial] INT....14 [+2]...(4 pts) [+2 Template] WIS...16 [+3]...(6 pts) [+2 Template] CHA...22 [+6]...(16 pts) [+4 Template] Hit Points: 9 [2d6HD] <6+3> AC 15 [+3dex, +1size, +1natural armor] Touch 15 [+4 Cha, cannot exceed normal AC, only +1 applies normally, so scale up with conditional modifiers] Flat-footed 12 [Conditional AC mod's: Force Screen +4, Inertial Armor +4] Initiative: +3 [+3dex] BAB/Grap: +1/-6 [+1bab, -3str, -4 Size] Speed 30 Saves: Fort +1 [+0class1 +0con+1resistance] Refl +4 [+0class1 +3dex+1resistance] Will +7 [+3class1 +wis +1resistance] Attacks: Crossbow, Light +6 Ranged 1d6 [19-20/x2] +1 Bab, +3Dx,+1Size,+1MW Feats: Wild Talent [1st lvl]+2PP Racial, Class, & Template Abilities: Racial Light Sensitivity: dazzled in bright sunlight or daylight spell (no d20 mod's) Racial Skills: +2 racial bonus Craft(Traps,) Profession(Miner) & Search Darkvision: 60 feet, black & white only Small: +1ac, +1atk, +4Hide, -4grapple, 3/4 lift & carry Speed 30 feet +1 Natural Armor Bonus -4 St, +2 Dx, -2 Cn Phrenic Creature Template Size & Type unchanged. Gain psionic subtype. Psi-Like Abilities (Sp): ML = HD, Charisma Based DC = +5 DC 3/d Defensive Precognition 1/d Force Screen Naturally Psionic: +1PP Power Resistance (Ex): 10+HD=11 Also applies to Magic +2In, +2Ws, +4Cha LA+2 Class Simple Weapons Prof Light Armor Prof Shield Prof (not Tower) ML 2, 6pp + 6 bonus pp Powers Known: two 1st Wild Surge: +1ML & no PP cost for additional level of augmentation Psychic Enervation (Ex): 5% per ML added after a Wild Surge, causes Dazed effect & lose PP=Wilder Class lvl Elude Touch (Ex): Cha to Touch AC, see AC section Skills (30 Points): Concentration +5 [5 rnks, +0Cn] [4wilder] Hide +9 [2.5 rnks, +3Dx, +4 size] [4wilder(cc)] Listen +7 [4 rnks, +3Ws] [3wilder] Move Silent +5 [2.5 rnks, +3Dx] [4wilder(cc)] Psicraft +4 (2 rnks, +2In] [2wilder] Spot +7 [4 rnks, +3Ws] [3wilder] Tumble +8 [5 rnks, +3Dx, -0 ACP] [4wilder] Speak Draconic, Common, Undercommon[2Int] Powers Known:[2] [Power Points:15; Use: 5] 1: [Dc 17] Mindthrust, Entangling Ectoplasm Special Abilities: Precognition, Defensive (Sp, 3/d): +1 insight bonus to AC & all saves, 10rds Force Screen (Sp, 1/d): +4 shield bonus to AC, 10rds Buffs and Prefight actions: Psionic Focused All Powerstones addressed Equipment: Ragged & Dirty, Faded Red Explorer's outfit with many pockets (Free weightless outfit) Spike Gauntlet [0.5lbs, small][5gp] MW Crossbow, Light [2 lbs, small][35gp] Quiver#2 with 20 bolts [1lb][1gp] Cloak of Resistance +1 [1lb][1000gp] [B]Expendable Items: Potion of Invisibility [CL3] [300gp] Potion of Hide from animals [CL1] [50gp] Stone#1 w/ Skate [ML1] [25 gp] 1 Stone#1 w/ Synesthete <feel sound>[ML1] [25gp] Stone#2 w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp] Stone#2 w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp] Stone#3 w/ Vigor [ML1] [25 gp] Stone#4 of Energy Bolt [375gp] Stone#4 of Energy Burst [375gp] Note: 1 - This is the 'target' version of Skate as neither my PC nor her gear exceed 100lbs. Equipment at home: Gold: 1,815 Buff & Scaly Boys of Spring 2001 Backpack, Small [2 gp][0.25 lb.] Rations, trail, Small (per day) [7 days][5 sp][0.25 lb.] Waterskin, Small [1 gp][1 lb.] Pouch, belt, Small [1 gp][0.125 lb.] StoneA w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp] StoneA w/ Mind Thrust [ML1] [25 gp] Tanglefoot Bag [4lbs][50gp] Quiver#1 with 12 bolts [1lb][1gp] note: above gear is 1/4 of standard weight for being small, containers hold 1/4 as much Miscellaneous Statistics: Encumberance: 0-9.75 (light), 10 to 19.5 (medium), 19.75 to 30 (heavy) Weight carried: 9.5 lb Height: 2ft Weight: 35lbs Default Tactics Tactics will be sent. Fights results: 1: Balbanes, Avatar of Life (King Uther): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=6957320&postcount=227) [+375 XP][+375 gold] 2: Victor (Laughing Dragon): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7008113&postcount=253) [+300 XP][+300 gold] 3: Archie Longbow (LongArcher): Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7102658) [+300 XP][+300 gold] 4: Wlandra (Delusional Illusion): Victorious (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7131950) [+900XP][+900GP] 5: Leif Goldeneye (Sunwolf) :Defeated (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7800472) [+300XP][+300GP] 6: Ba'al (Book5) vs Maleir (Kaigan) <all vs all>: Victorious! (http://boards1.wizards.com/showpost.php?p=7907335) [+1500XP][+1500GP] Level! Past Expenditures (tot. 4872.5gp of 6687.5earned): Spent 2842 on Initial Gear Purchases 1x Backpack, Small [2 gp] 7x Rations, trail, Small (per day) [5 sp]] 1x Waterskin, Small [1 gp] 1x Pouch, belt, Small [1 gp] 1x Elixir of hiding [250gp] 2x Potion of Invisibility [300gp] 3x Power Stone of Energy Bolt [375gp] 2x Power Stone of Energy Burst [375gp] 2x Power Stone of Inertial Armor [25 gp] Sold Stone of Synesthete [ML1] [12.5gp] Expended 2x Power Stone of Energy Bolt [ML5] 1x Power Stone of Energy Burst [ML5] 1x Power Stone of Vigor [ML1] 4x Power Stone of Inertial Armor [ML1] 1x Power Stone of Skate [ML1] 2x Elixir of hiding 1x Potion of Invisibility [CL3] 1x Potion of Protection from Arrows (CL3) 1x Potion of Spider Climb 1x Potion of Reduce Person 10x Crossbow bolts
TelinArtho 12-07-05, 08:53 PM	[Introduction] Raskos met with the small form of Mini on the afternoon of a sunny fall day. Membership into the PSI consortium is not something to be taken lightly small one. However, height is not something which limits psionic ability - and you are here to prove that. So I tell you to go out and seek out the psi-slayer Rankit. He has caused plenty of trouble for those with psionic ability - and has actually rumored to have captured several "potentials." He must be dealt with - but exercise the utmost caution with him - as he will show no mercy to you.
Altaris13 12-08-05, 08:55 AM	The little kobold offered her future superior a solemn bow, one made humorous by her height and disheveled appearance. Mini is eager to prove herself, her dark eyes gleam with anticipation. This Rankit Psislayer will meet his doom as you command. I will crush his will, eradicate his mentality, break his mind. Blood will pour forth from his eyes and ears as he gasps his final breath. Where may I find this man, or that which knows this man's where abouts?
TelinArtho 12-08-05, 01:19 PM	Raskos notes Mini's eagerness and sends her out. My sources tell me that he can be found just outside of the city - to the south. He keeps a cottage that abuts the city walls. Be careful - for there will be no rescue mission likely if you do not return.
Altaris13 12-08-05, 02:20 PM	Mini bows once again before scurrying off towards the southern walls. At the gate, she pauses to inquire of the guards about this villianous fiend.
TelinArtho 12-08-05, 08:52 PM	Can' miss 'im - he's jus' ova' thar' the guard indicates a small cottage about 100 feet away. A small pen located on the outside of the cottage holds probably 50 cats. Seeing her look, the guard interrupts her thoughts: He eats them. The cottage is probably 20ft square - if that much, and has a single door and no windows. The only other ventilation is a small hole in the ceiling to allow the smoke to come out and a few other holes that appear to be just bad roofing.
Altaris13 12-08-05, 10:18 PM	OOC: If I set the place on fire, what is the likelihood of the fire spreading to surrounding buildings? Is the cottage set well enough away for it to be ok?
TelinArtho 12-08-05, 10:37 PM	Well, it might not be very well received by the guards (since it will make their lives more difficult), but it abuts the wall of the city - but the walls are stone - so there's nothing really to catch fire beyond the cottage.
Altaris13 12-09-05, 10:41 AM	OOC: Right, Guards & attitude problems... Ah well. Mini thanks the guard and shakes his hand, sliding him a gold piece in the process. Jogging over to the little cottage abutting the walls, she pauses twenty feet from the door. After reviewing the scene for just a moment, Mini charges the door. Banging on the door with her little fists, she starts screaming at the top of her lungs. FIRE! FIRE! Is anyone in there!? Get out of there! HEY! FIRE! GET OUT!!!! OOC: As soon as the door opens, Mini steps back out of the way. She readies an action for a Wild Surged Mindthrust with the trigger of LOS on anyone with the man's description.
TelinArtho 12-09-05, 01:18 PM	You can't ready outside of combat - but I get the intention. Mini charges the door and making as much noise as possible (tough for a small woman like herself), eventually the door opens. Behind it is a bugbear four times her size - and she's barely looking at his knees. His voice is gruff and mean: Fire - of course there's a fire. Cookin' fire. Now get lost tiny. Rankit is halfway to closing the door before Mini's eyes start boring into him. He turns quickly as the mindtrust (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309678) starts to come over him, smiling evilly. She feels him pull more of her mental energy away as the power takes into effect. Just when she thinks the mindthrust will overcome her, he staggers and nearly falls to the floor. [13 damage - 5pp spent because of psionic hole, failed enervation - you are stunned] Mini 9/9 (stunned) 5pp used out of 5 Rankit xx-13/xx Initiative (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309682) Mini 9 Rankit 3 Mini is unable to act because of being enervated by the surge. Rankit moves to the back of his cottage and picks up his morning star. He is 20ft away. Round 2 [your action]
Altaris13 12-09-05, 01:29 PM	Owe... Mini shakes her head to clear it and grins sadistically. Stepping into the doorway of the cottage, she screams for help. "He's crazy! Help! As she does, she draws a stone from her pouch and manifests her energy bolt (electricity.)
TelinArtho 12-09-05, 02:00 PM	(Take note on the discussion about using powerstones on opponents with psychic hole going on in the tavern) If you wish to revise your action - please do.
TelinArtho 12-09-05, 02:26 PM	Mini pulls a stone from her assortment and manifests a power from it. A bolt of electricity (http://invisiblecastle.com/find.py?id=309738) streams to the back of the cottage, through Rankit. Although Rankit could have been killed instantly from the blast, he resists it and merely falls to the floor, unconscious. [7 damage] In the far corner of the cottage, Mini sees three young children tied up, gagged and unconscious. Nicely done
Altaris13 12-09-05, 03:24 PM	Moving quickly inside, she draws her crossbow and puts a bolt through the bugbears throat, followed up with a second one if necessary. Once she is assured that Rankin is dead, she steps outside. Mini yells again for the guards, stepping outside to get their attention. "Help! Guards! Guards! This fuggly bastard has children all tied up in here! Help!" Once the guards finally come over to investigate, she tells them that Rankin attacked her and she fought back. She asks for their help with the children, and says that the Guild of PSI is willing to care for these children until their families are located.
TelinArtho 12-10-05, 02:27 PM	Just so you know, I've posted the rewards as you have technically completed the miniquest. We can go on if you like - or you can take it back to the PSI guild thread. Mini escorts the children back to Raskos - who is pleased to see her return with the young wards. Excellently executed Mini - you have done us all a great service by removing that obstacle from the PSI consortium's plans.
Altaris13 12-12-05, 10:51 AM	We can take to the guild thread, I'll post there later today.