R6T9: (Cont'd) ... At first, the base stab of the small short sword at Natalya's skull doesn't seem like a lot of trauma at all, but the derro's hate managers to push further and finally crack the brain casing and stick into the rogue-acrobat's brain. There is neither paralysis nor fear. It is a great mercy that she was not "poisoned" in pain, but rather her last feelings were of one going to sleep. Calistria will welcome her daughter.

Natalya was of a destined bloodline as a sorcerer. It seems her enduring destiny is completed - discover the Shard of Pride and begin an incredible quest that others will follow. Without Natalya's discovery, none of these deeds would ever have been possible.

The Scribe's role in the party has just changed: he is no longer the backup rogue, but the rogue. Fitting considering that the Shard effectively makes him the skill monkey anyway.

End Round 6, Begin Round 7 ...

R7T28: Ichibod tries to blast the bug again with fire, but even 30' away he knows what just happened to Natalya. His unrequited love was just killed, and that distraction throws off his aim in trying to get his target. Once again, Ichibod's focus on offense gives him little chance to work at getting out of his webbing.

R7T25: The Scribe is still dazed.

R7T21: Jolly, you aren't quite sure of Natalya's status from where you are (and with Dorit partly blocking). The last shriezyx is only a 5' step away, at which point you'd be flanking with Dorit. That's if you take a physical route. Of course, there are spells and the like.

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HEROES: +1 bonus to attack and weapon damage rolls if Serafaim seen.

Ichibod: 28. Mage armor. Shield. WEBBED! Center-room.
The Scribe: 25. DAZED til end R9T25. Protection from evil.
* Cat's grace. Altar.
Jolly: 21. WEBBED!!! Altar.
Bessel: 16. DEX mutagen. Shield.
* Targeted bomb admixture til end R8T16.
Serafaim: 12. Altar.
Shriezyx #3: 11. (17:77). West. Shaken due to Ichibod's fire.
Magister Khrysm: 10.5. Shield.
Homonculi #1: 10.4.
Homonculi #2: 10.3.
Dorit: 10. Bull's strength. Enlarge person.
Atlatia: 9. (18:36). In position to coup de grace Natalya.
* Used sound burst.