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DMs: Sugar Man & Aboddan
Posted: 16 Jan 2007 04:22 PM |
Heres a quick rundown folks on the plot . Sorry for not posting this sooner. Wont let it happen again. Thanks for putting up with being in the dark. Let me know if there is anything you want me to change. There is more to be added as I wanted to give you a quick briefing on it.
Aboddan Lore
The Prison - The history of the prison is one that seems to be filled with rumor, lies and truth. As Barnas's character referred this is used to influence the way people make deals. It is said to have been created at the time of the appearence of Menarok. It houses beings and entities of great power. Demons, celestials, mortals, good and evil. In Aboddan there is no discrimination. I wanted to create a place where even the mightest PC's and NPC's would fear. The commen link is they were foolish enough to make a deal or a pact with the Sugar Man. The halls are endless as are the rooms. They are filled with those that are stuck in eternal torment. They are in this prison for making a deal with the Warden of Aboddan himself. Those that follow the religion of Menarok would have some knowledge of the prison and as to why it is there. Those that do not most likely would have been told that it is merely a scary story meant to frighten children.
Sugar Man: Warden of Aboddan prison. Demon who is in charge of the prison. He was put into power by Menarok himself. While he is quite powerful within the prison itself, outside he is not. One of the reasons he does not venture out. He uses sevants to do so. He only sends them when one wishes to make a deal with him i.e. Ophelia who wanted to have Nadia sent there. His goal is never to kill. He will never attack anyone unless attacked and even then he will not kill. Dead are useless to him. His goal is to fill his prison with fresh souls to feed off of. He chooses to manipulate them through horrible nightmares and visions. He uses whatever knowledge of the person against them. Fear is a great tool in his scheme His "Harvest" is one that is difficult to stop once it begins as most mortals are greedy and foolish i.e. Balthor, who on a whim of complete stupidity made a deal despite Ophelia, Jessup and Tomi saying not to.. People always seem to be willing to do whatever it takes to get what they want. The way to banish him is basically to either make a counter deal with him, or exterminate all those that have made deals. Thereby canceling the deals themselves. The way i pictured the Sugar Man is that he is a brutal necessity as Alis and Shard put it. While even Num'en cares little for him as does Jessup they both realize the need for a hell. There is a mutual respect for the demon though there is no love. Jessup in particuler despises him for the fact that I have said that Pickston was sent there after his death do a to a deal he made with the Sugar Man. The Sugar Man uses this to taunt Jessup at every turn. As part of Jessup's deal he has to visit Pickston everyday. He is forced to see his best friend in eternal suffering much to the delight of the Sugar Man.
Those that have seen and spoken to the Sugar Man will always get a sweet taste within their mouths when his name is mentioned. Visions of suffering and despair enter their hearts for a brief moment.
Seil (Lies) - The rumored daughter of the Sugar Man. Lore states that she was the first to go into the prison. She has the appearence of a young hin and is the most twisted and disturbing creature alive. She has spent an eternity within the prison and it has taken its toll in various ways including her twisted version of "love". She is sent by the Sugar Man to initiate the deals. She enjoys pain and suffering upon herself as if it were the living air we all breathe. She also will never physically harm anyone unless pushed to. She understands the needs of having souls. She serves her supposed father faithfully and would never turn on him.
Ophelia - Originally this was to be a storyline with Ophelia and Nadia and it started off well until Vulpina stopped playing the server. It was set to die off when Balthor foolishly made a deal. The Sugar Man has chosen to make Ophelia the scapegoat of this whole thing. He has sent her various visions of horrible things and she feels a small part of the suffering that happens within the prison itself. Her Pc has gone through alot and she realizes that she is responsible for bringing this creature about.
Balthor - As stated, Balthor completely caught me by surprise and made a deal with Seil. He wanted to see where she was from in exchange he was to stay there for "a bit". In Aboddan there is nothing but eternity so " a bit" is forever. Balthor never pressed what a bit meant. Only until Ophelia pressed Seil for a time frame did Balthor realize that he messed up badly.
Salt - Salt was drawn in on this matter through Balthor and the others as information of the Sugar Man had started to filter out to others. Alis had seen the Sugar Man first hand as well. The dilema Salt is in is as follows. Sugar Man has made deals with countless NPC's. Salt knows this as do other PC's. The harvest will continue until the Sugar Man is done with the deals or the deals are voided. The Sugar Man will not tell Salt what the deal entails until he agrees to make one with him. The Sugar Man likes to see his victims suffer.
The Deal. - The Sugar man wants offspring. He wants to create his own. He wants the blood of mages as they possess the most arcane power. He has made a deal with the mages of Nailenme to give them knowledge of how to crossbreed and create the demonspawn in exchange for two newborns. Balthor has unknowninly agreed to give the mages his blood. He knows nothing about the side deal the mages have made. Balthor thinks the child will be his. I came about htis conclusion because on many occassions Balthor has expressed to many PC's that he wants offspring. Somone to carry out his name. Perhaps in preperation for Vives 2, as many players eem to want decendants in the game. I wanted to hit home on Balthor on this for his ignorance in making a deal with Seil. As far as he is concerned he thinks that the Sugar Man or Jessup will come for him. I was originally going to use Alis as the second. However as she is not on that much I chose Salt because she is intertwined with him. His RP is excellent as well. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man & Aboddan
Posted: 16 Jan 2007 06:47 PM |
Nice.
So now it comes down to either trying to predict possible player/PC responses/actions and write out possible consequences or turns that it can take because of them... or if nothing else, having the "conditions of victory" laid out, as you see it going....?
(I realize, Chief, that you have more info comming... I'm writing this as much for my sake and to get direction from the "pros"  ) |
"I'm not closed-minded, you're just WRONG." - Bucky Katt
My characters n portraits |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man & Aboddan
Posted: 17 Jan 2007 07:19 PM |
Sender: I X
Receiver: bennyhsrh
Sent: 16/01/2007 11:03:16 AM
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Subject: A scrollcase delivered to Elvalia's home in Ferein
Message: An ornate scrollcase carved of ebony and intricately decorated with silver and green paint finds its way onto the footsteps of Elvalia's home in Ferein.
The case bears several small teeth marks on one end and is held together by two silver hinges and a silver latch. Binding the latch is a small padlock, the key to which would be found within Elvalia's mailbox.
Within the case lies a scroll of fine parchment, tied with a black silk ribbon and sealed with a mark of wax, bearing a symbol resembling the profile of a dragon enclosed in two half-circles.
The scroll reveals elaborate, flowing cursive writing.
It reads:
To the Esteemed Lady Elvalia, Member of the Council of Ferein, etc. etc.,
I write this letter to bring to light some information that may be of use in dealing with the Keeper of Abbodan, herein to be referred to as the 'Sweet Fellow.' I apologize for not writing to you with this knowledge sooner, but secrecy seemed the wisest course of action at the time.
Recently, I was involved with a discussion concerning the Abbodan situation with Emma, a human woman that hails from Paws, and one Eleanor Thorn, a woman of Hin origins that apprentices herself to the wizard Malakhi Fenghuul. During the course of the discussion, several things have been revealed.
Chief of which (in my own humble opinion) is that the plans of the recently knighted Sir Jessup of Port Royale are doomed to failure for various reasons. One of which happens to include the improbability of all those marked by the Sweet Fellow can be tracked down and eliminated, as more and more count themselves as such with each passing day.
Another item of note is the possibility of actively killing the Sweet Fellow, as opposed to merely severing His "soul" (if the creature actually has one) from His mortal shell. There are, to date, two ways to accomplish this foolhardy goal (to be discussed later). The first can be achieved with the use of special weapons, apparently designed specifically for the use of slaying Demons. These weapons include two Kamas, a Rapier, and a Longbow. The Rapier is known to lie with Nu'men in His realm; the Kamas, too, are reported to be in his possession. The Longbow, however, rests with Malakhi and his apprentice. The second method for truly killing a demon has been developed by Fenghuul himself; creatures thought by most to be foul, fell, and terrible: Giantlings. These creations of the mage apparently have the capability of slaying a Demon, of severing its essence from its shell, and of doing it with efficiency. Eleanor assured Emma and I the Giantlings could be reliably used against the Sweet Fellow, should that path be forced upon us at any time.
However, this brings me to the final point to be discussed within this letter. That being the question of the Sweet Fellow's purpose and, subsequently, what would happen should he be removed from existance. From what I have gathered, the Sweet Fellow is a prison guard of sorts, keeping watch over those foolish enough or unfortunate enough to make any sort of pacts with Him. Among the concerns I've heard expressed is the fate of those souls. What will happen to them? What other beings does the Sweet Fellow watch over? Could removing Him from power unleash a greater evil?
Emma, the woman who was also a participant in the conversation with Eleanor, is resolved on a course of action and, given her situation, I express my full support. Emma plans to petition Eleanor for an undetermined number of Giantlings, with which she plans to enter the realm of the Sweet Fellow to confront him directly and force him to negotiate for his life. Emma cannot be swayed from this. She did not share with me the intended date on which she intends to carry out her plans, but she did inform me she was going to ask a select few people to aid her. I myself intend on helping her, as I see this is the best option available at the time of writing this letter.
I will, of course, be at your disposal, should you require more information. As of late, I pay the Gnome in the Four Winds Inn to handle my messages, but I can commonly be found in or around Port Royale.
I hope this letter finds you well, and has been of some aid.
Very Respectfully,
Valethrion Veziel |
Elvalia - Chosen of Aros
Elrith Mellin
Perin - 'Cleric (an' drewid) o' Elbreff' Weddin's an' pies a speciarality
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man & Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 12:45 AM |
Balthor has lost his child to the Sugar Man. His dealings with him are done. He was duped by the mages of Nailemne who in turn had made a deal with the Sugar Man. Naturally Balthor is distraught and angry over this. He now seeks revenge against those mages responsible.
As for Salt that situation is still up in the air. I have sent word through channels that Lord Num'em himself wishes to speak with him. He will be given some background on aboddan when and if he decides to go. Perhaps that will help him with his decisions. Should they press on with the assault choice then so be it. I would prefer to run that later. I did eventually want that to happen as a plotline down the road if possible. However should they wish to continue with it so be it. As a sidenote if the assault does go. The wards of aboddan will fail with the death of the Sugar Man. Hence those within will be realeased. For better or for worse. This will no doubt anger Num'en as well as Menarok.
Jessup will not go through with the list. He realizes it is much too late for that. There is no way to know who has made a pact. It is a futile effort. With things the way they are in the Port it his forces would be spread much to thin as it is. His first concern is getting the Port back together. He is slowly turning his focus toward the Atalan despite his hatred for the Sugar Man.
Ophelia is now completely worked over. Balthor seeked to kill her in the plains and did so. This was cleared by both parties beforehand. She is now being viewed for what she is....the one responsible for the return of the Sugar Man. She is becoming a social outcast. I looking to use this later for another storyline that will involve her and the orcs of Tukar. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man & Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 03:01 AM |
| ((loss, death, alienation... *sniffs* it's beautiful man)) |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 05:18 AM |
OK I didn't get a chance to post anything alongside Valethrion's PM last night, too tired.
1) Elvalia does not want to be involved in this. There are in her mind far more important things going on at the moment.
2) OOC I don't want her involved in it either, may sound stupid but her decision is IC while mine is with the knowledge of what I have planned.
3) There is a set of ground rules in place as far as Nethar'u and the outside world - or rather those in the outside world in a position to harm Nethar'u are concerned. If you like a mutual respect. Nu'men is well aware of Elvalia and what she can do (he is after all a demon himself), she also is aware of his capabalities (three or four months being hunted and attacked by just about every demon imaginable clarifies the mind somewhat).
4) So... bearing in mind the above, I would suggest that Nu'men's anger at Aboddan being assaulted and its inmates released would be no less than his anger at the possibility arising through the actions of the Sugar Man.
The bow, by the way had nothing to do with Malakai Fenghuul anywhere in its construction, it was made by Elvalia and Aros at Aros' suggestion, Valethrion is wrong in that respect. Anything Malakai might know about it I would suggest would be hearsay, he certainly wouldn't have heard it from her, she detests him.
Shortly after the manufacture of the bow and Daimon's sword Nu'men approached Elvalia (and Bron) to get them to ensure that one way or another the sword was never brought to Nethar'u - I suspect here that Daimon aka Veran's character was the reason behind this and it was done to stop Veran xp whoring in Nethar'u. Either way, since he acted the dumbass anyway and lost the sword the problem solved itself. Note here there was never any suggestion that Elvalia give up the bow or give her word or whatever, simply because she is a different kind of animal, mindless trips involving monster hunting in Nethar'u or anywhere else for that matter aren't her.
That said, she's been a few times as I posted elsewhere, Nu'men accepts this, after all his folks need training, or need to 'play' as he put it. But, she was told to steer clear of the temples down there otherwise he would allow his children out to play and her 'children' would be at risk. She has kept to that and would expect Nu'men to stick to his end of it. In fact trips to Nethar'u itself are now pretty much off the menu since her change in role and the fact she has a lot of other things to occupy her mind.
So a truce if you like, live and let live, you stay off my patch, I'll stay off yours. That suits Elvaia, and I imagine Nu'men, fine. I would imagine that if you could capture them both, and maybe torture them to near death, they'd admit to a grudging respect for the other ::P
When the idea of attacking Nethar'u and the Sugar Man was first put to her, it included attacking the Temple of Menarok to retrieve Daimon's sword. Elvalia, mindful of her agreement with Nu'men, refused. Privately sure that the sword was fine where it is, away from Daimon.
The problem now is that the sword has been taken out of the equation. Salt is (IC and OOC) important to Ferein, he has served them well in the past (being the one who warned them about the Tear, the one who informed them of the Aristi link, and the one they turn to when they need an impartial middle man as was the case with Elbereth's Dream - while a few eyebrows might have been raised if it were just Elves who heard it first hand, the fact that Salt heard it too made it a LOT more credible). He is OOC going to have a part to play in the future as far as the Elven storyline is cncerned, Elvalia obviously doesn't know that but given what he's done for them in the past she would see it as her duty to help him if she can.
So, ultimately if Salt is threatened Elvalia has to act and, I repeat, I don't really want her involved in this so effectively need a way out. With there being no suggestion of the Temple of Menarok being involved she has no reason to refuse any longer and every reason in the world to agree... to an extent the Sugar Man's actions have 'broken' that truce (this is part of the problem in playing a character who holds half a ton of IG lore that a lot of others are unaware of).
An out please. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 06:05 AM |
The bow, by the way had nothing to do with Malakai Fenghuul anywhere in its construction, it was made by Elvalia and Aros at Aros' suggestion, Valethrion is wrong in that respect. Anything Malakai might know about it I would suggest would be hearsay, he certainly wouldn't have heard it from her, she detests him.
I have no fornicating idea where he got that from. I think he thinks he's being really, really smart and working everything out.
I loathe my characters being misquoted.
-Barnas |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 06:08 AM |
Also, can someone who's able to get in game seriously consider whacking Emma aka Little Miss Won't Hurt Demons a little bit towards evil?
Her "Oh my god, the ulterior motives, Malakai wants to kill demons! How can I trust such a man!" deal is just plain odd.
-B |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 07:25 AM |
An out please.
Never mind, ignore above, found one. |
ELVES! |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 08:54 AM |
"So, ultimately if Salt is threatened Elvalia has to act and, I repeat, I don't really want her involved in this so effectively need a way out. With there being no suggestion of the Temple of Menarok being involved she has no reason to refuse any longer and every reason in the world to agree... to an extent the Sugar Man's actions have 'broken' that truce (this is part of the problem in playing a character who holds half a ton of IG lore that a lot of others are unaware of)."
Perfect Benny. I can create a stalemate out from this. Num'en will definitely be pissed about the actions of the Sugar Man. Sugar got what he wanted though he wanted two offspring. He will be angry but the truce between Num'en and El is an important one ig. While Sugar runs Aboddan that is where it ends, outside its Nummys world. He will press the dealings with Salt be put to an end for now. I do want to create a strong animosity between them. This will work. This also may help Ficcy and myself with the Shadow Wars plotline, though Ill have to speak with her on this.
Add note. Thanks to you and Barnas and all the others for helping me along! |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jan 2007 09:08 AM |
| LOL... as I said, ignore the previous it's sorted, let's see how it pans out |
ELVES! |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 08:58 AM |
Sender: renter6
Receiver: Mykal
Sent: 25/01/2007 7:32:35 AM
Received: 25/01/2007 7:56:01 AM
Subject: Raid on Aboddan
Message: [Message Sent to All DMs]
Hey there volks,
Well, after a grueling planning meeting that accomplished very little, I think we're actually ready to make a run at Aboddan.
I'm just starting to confirm this time with everyone involved, but would the DM talent be ready if something happened this Saturday or Sunday starting around 7:00 or 8:00 PM GMT?
If its not enough time to set up or there's something else in the works (Icy Vale is still standing, for instance), we can postpone.
I understand Barnas is out for a while, so no Eleanor. In addition to Elvalia, we're looking for Luther's help if Paul's connection troubles are resolved. I'll have Winky draft another memo to him.
Matt |
Most men lead lives of quiet desperation and go to the grave with the song still in them.
-Henry David Thoreau
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 09:51 AM |
| Sunday 8pm GMT works for me. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 09:55 AM |
| Have told renter as much, looks like 8pm Saturday GMT atm |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 10:15 AM |
Um yeah... Saturday, not Sunday, I mean.
Good catch there Benny. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 10:53 AM |
| 8pm Saturday..that's..uh...4am Sunday for me. |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 25 Jan 2007 03:26 PM |
| Might work for me. Gonna try and work my schedule for it. |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 27 Jan 2007 12:33 AM |
Sender: renter6
Receiver: pdwalker
Sent: 27/01/2007 1:28:20 PM
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Subject: Raid on Aboddan
Message: Hey there,
Wondering if Luther might join a party of fools into Aboddan tomorrow, and kick some Sugar Man butt.
I'm hoping for a 3:00 PM EST start on Saturday, that's the best time for the DMs I gather, though I understand you're on the other side of the planet. I haven't gotten a loud and clear "go ahead" from the DMs (for that matter I'm not sure who's even producing the Sugar Man storyline, Fictrix I presume...) but I'm hoping we can make it happen.
Sorry 'bout the short notice! Maybe its too soon and we just can't do it.
Bring Kama! |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 27 Jan 2007 06:48 AM |
| *shovels last of arrows into pack* Elv is ready |
ELVES! |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 17 Jul 2013 06:08 PM |
Chiefychief! Can this one go public?
Maybe a few words to the players you tormented with this plotline? *smiles sweetly, baring fangs* |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jul 2013 06:35 AM |
Yes it can.
Renter and DSM were fantastic in this event. I was a little worried about this event as it was pretty different than most others. It was much more dark and for that matter twisted. I had always wanted Aboddan to be something to be feared. I wanted a Hell in the game that players had heard of or had seen. While many had been there none really new the lore. I therefore created the Sugar Man and Seil. Made Seil first and had her in the image of a small halfling with bendable bones who kept oozing black liquid from her mouth while she kept saying she loved you. Her first encounter was with Dana. As extra fire I made her as a PC so players could beat on her and not kill her. She loved being beaten to near death. Dana did so on her and after the fifth time she just stopped RPing with Seil. Never would acknowledge her in anyway until I told her it was a storyline. Which I should have done in the first place. Later she told me she was just too creeped out to participate in it.
The Sugar Man on the other hand was just some tentacled shadow figure. I tried to keep him out of sight as much as possible as people were already freaked by Seil so I let them think on their own what the Sugar Man could be. This storyline really tested the players alignment as one could sell out another PC and avoid any and all consequences if they did. Salt and Ophelia held strong though to the end.
The story would have ended differently if not for Balthor who sold out Salt and Ophelia on this and ran! How he avoided any consequences is beyond me....or did he?! Muhahahahahaha! |
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jul 2013 12:39 PM |
| opened. |
Purpose in life: finding better ways of allowing players to kill themselves. Repeatedly.
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"...Cause he mixes it with love
And makes the world taste good."
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<@James42> Lawful good isn't in your vocabulary, it's on your menu.
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Re: DMs: Sugar Man &amp;amp;amp;amp; Aboddan
Posted: 18 Jul 2013 11:08 PM |
| Come to think of it...i think i left Balthor locked up in the prison completely stripped of all items and not able to rest. Oh well. |
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