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Llammoth could stay with Pio at the temple of Lysora. It's a thought, but it's one that doesn't involve us having to pretend that there never was a half-orc rogue walking along side us like we did with a few of the other players back in the beginning. Also, since should Philo return, he could invent a reason to leave Pio (assuming said return occurs before Ayrn's) and rejoin us. Anyway, I should have this post that I'm grappling with done soon now.

very good thinking Sib! Applaud for you!

Hey Utan, just read your first post, and I'm pretty pleased. I would like you to change something though. Throughout the adventure, we've come to know Pio as a man whose positivity and peace were his most important features. To call him a bully when he was a kid is a bit too much to assume. It's possible that he once was, but since Ayrn's no longer here to tell us if it's alright, I'm going to assume that Pio was not one to bully.

Hopefully you'll forgive me for making this request. I know it's no fun to edit one's post, especially if it concerns a major factor.

A liberty was taken before all facts were known. The change can and will be made.

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Noted reference removed ...

Thank you.

Is that right though?

I might be misreading it, but in the PM it sounded like Ocyari just slipped away to help guide Paomallen; she wasn't actually told to guide or accompany him, hence her overhearing the brief conversation between Ormander and Paomallen.

However, in Utan's last post, it is stated that Ocyari was sent as well.

So, I guess my question is, is Ocyari actually there 'legitimately'... or did she just say that to Paomallen to ease his feelings or something?

there is no way Ormander would send Ocyari to help out the older 'champions'. But she could've easily said that to Pao, so let's say she did.

So she's there ilegally, but what can you do... none of you know she's lying.

She raises a good point. I may have goofed again.

In my PM, it stated that we left the orphanage together, but it didn't specifically say as companions. However,

In the DM's post it stated that Ocyari was "with Pao", and I read that to mean she was alongside me. Then Ocyari introduced me, which kinda reinforced that impression.

If we did not arrive together, then I can also alter that reference, if neccessary.

We did arrive at the same time, that part is right, especially since Ocyari did lead you to the group... it's just that perhaps she wasn't technically supposed to be with you

But considering you are in armor and "packing" a weapon, and "with" me, I think my post could stand as me believing that you were "sent" by Ormander, as he sent me.

Which would allow you the opportunity to correct the character's (mistaken) assumption ...

I just wanted to be sure that it was a 'mistaken assumption' with Almerin, that's all...

As for correcting you, why would she? She knows when to take an opportunity when it arises, hence why she's the renowned cookie-snatcher of the orphanage

I added in Ocyari's reaction (well, not much of one) to Pao's spoken thoughts in my last post ^_^

Works for me ...

Ocyari refers to 'Almerin', when she means Ormander. Right?