Linli Speaks:Thanks, boys, for helping Bilsbi and I pull through this tough situation. I am bothered by my inability to stay strong throughout these battles. I must do better, and I promise I will try my best to do just that. However, that in no way deters my ability to lead, guide and give great suggestions. My initial thoughts are NOT to trust these drow. Not only are they drow, but they are drow coming from the Abbey which has just been taken over. I say we lure them to us and try and take them down and gather information. Subdue them into submission and see what we can find out about what is below the stairs. Jevon and I will try and gather the information and if they fail to cooperate then I leave that to Nint' Zar and Ves' zt to handle.

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Linli Speaks:OK, I am sad to see Xar' Zin go but we have some serious work ahead of us. THE ABBEY OF THE REFLECTING MIND! I'm gathering that we will deal with ones of divine power without question. Ones, that can heal their wounds and battle on. Ones that can cause us damage through their cause/cure spells. Most worrisome is their possibility of calling forth minions of their worship to aid them in battle. I speculate on most of this but feel the Abbey must be taken over by ones of unholy worship or even holy worship of another faith. I think we must be prepared for this type of adversary.

Linli Speaks: I'd like to put down one requirement if you are to return after your excursion and it's simple. You share all the details of what you did. That's it Xar Zin. I think that's fair unless it is something which you feel must be seriously kept private. However, as an adventuring group it's important we know all that may be happening behind the scenes, so we are all prepared. Sound fair? With that being said, we need to be prepared to journey without Xar' Zin into this Abbey. To me it sounds like some sort of monk establishment but who knows. I also wonder if we should hire a mercenary while Xar' Zin is away. On the other hand, maybe one of you can convince another to join to learn from you? TALK TO THE DM VIA EMAIL IF THIS RAISES INTEREST! Companion, minion, familiar, trainee, student, mentee, etc. are all possibilities which could be added and played by you or me depending on what you'd like.

Anyone else have an opinion?

I know you are big on this. You keep pressuring me into it. 😜 Forgetting about the "Dragonlance" historical part. You understand this will involve heavy dragon immersion so are you interested in the dragon arc or simply the storyline of Dragonlance? Are you interested in meeting the known NPC's of Dragonlance in our game or something else? What is driving you to this Dragonlance desire?

I'd like to know the same. Hee, hee.

You think Nin'Tzar? If it does what does that mean? I don't know this Matron Mother stuff well. Hee, hee.

Linli Speaks:I hope I didn't do anything to offend you Xarry' Zin. You are an invaluable asset to our party, and I'd be happy to hand over leadership to you if that would make a difference with you staying. Please share why you are leaving and sorry to be blunt but answer me whether we should look for another to replace you. I only say this because without you we are no longer what we were before and hopefully by bringing in another it can substitute a quarter of what you were.

Question #11 If I was going to allow one of your PC’s a companion or familiar in game what type do you think I’d be most comfortable with and enjoy? 

Thank you, Jevon. Humor comes natural to us gnomes and it is a wonderful source of vitality, energy and happiness. I'm sad that drow have none of this as no humor and levity leads to sorrow. I hope you be the first drow that recognizes humor - HEE, HEE!

Linli Speaks:You're very welcome, Jevon although I'm simply offering what comes natural to us gnomes. Levity, humor and jovial spirit is what my race believes in. I'm saddened to see that drow do not understand this. However, I'm happier to see you do! Yip, yip, yipeee! I think two are coming around to this but one is on an island alone. Sad if you ask me. ☹️ Oh, do you like pumpkin flavor in foods? Just asking. And give me a shout out with the word "Pumpkin Flavor" for 500 bonus xp's. It will mean something at some point in the game, I hope.

Linli Speaks Again:I don't know exactly why but I have a really good feeling about our companionship. I feel we are very united and regardless of obstacles will remain. I even believe if opportunities arose where you could betray another NONE would. Drow do this every day, but not you. You are like a different race; with understanding, consideration, trust and a willing to risk your personal safety for another! That is not drow so I'm going to call you a different made-up race like Drim or Drimmy. Hee. hee, hee, you like! HI DRIMMY BROTHERS!

Question #10 What 2 races does the DM find most enjoyable to play as an NPC encounter?1)     Gnome – 46 points (Sean, Mike, John, Dan) 2)     Human – 35 points 3)     Elf – 24 points (Sean, Mike) 4)     Dwarf – 21 points (John, Dan) 5)     Half-Elf – 2 point 6)     Half-Orc – 1 point

DM Speaks:So we got: * Ooze Creature (1) * Reptile - Humanoid Creature (2)

I got two votes, plue the DM on next mini challenge. Dan and John give your thoughts.

The drow shopkeep/traitor to Menzoberranzan was eliminated on 12/10/715 by Vesz'zt, Xar' Zin, Jevon, Nint' Zar and Linli!

DM Speaks:I completely understand and apologize. For what? Well it's your want to separate and be independent from your houses but are worried and afraid of doing this. My apology is because I haven't given you an easy way out. Sarcasm now as I surely haven't but sometimes you have to make it happen yourselves and I roll with the punches and flow with what you present. If you don't give me the opportunity then I won't present it unless it's something I really want. I do have desires as DM, but will only push them if you go in that direction to inflame my imagination. If not, then I imagine a new.

Linli Speaks:I'm so glad we killed that drow biity. I don't like nasty words but I hope you get what the word bitty means. With this success we are in a difficult situation and one which will continue to arise - working for your houses. To a point I see it being good if we gain promise and reward for completion of work. However, the uncertainty of your mommas is concerning. The next question is do we at some point rise and strike down the female matrons of Menzoberranzan and make it a male drow run city by you four (with guidance of a silly female gnome)? I'd say you four would lead it better than any house, conclave or group. I'd help of course, HEE, HEEE, HEEEE! I have to leave for a short while to get Bilsbi, but I'll be back soon with me best buddy. HEE, HEEE, HEEEE! In the meantime I'd like to share some humor........ How do rocks stay in shape? Lot's of rock climbing - hee, hee, hee!

Creative Post #73I finished my paint job of "Weenie" the epic Myconid. I wanted a very blended, bland, greenish/yellow color. I could paint the top a more vibrant color, but I'm on the fence with that as sometimes the natural look is good enough. The top is a darker green then the torso and can be seen in person much better. The last picture is a close up "head-shot" of Weenie!! 😂. Any suggestions for "Weenie"?