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oh, I forgot...
(Popo takes 1 damage, Percy takes 10)

How many hit points does Popo have left?

"Again!"
Five more rounds!

Sorry that took longer than I thought...

He's just watching the contest, yelling praise to his captain, and chanting "chug, chug, chug!"

Rounds Nine - Thirteen
*Sound of dice rolling*
Popo takes 5 shots back to back, while EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, it does pay off, as Percy is unable to keep up and keels over after the 4th drink, unfortunately this rapid succession causes Popo to LITERALLY burst in flames, as he dies horribly, the victor of the contest. There is a hush over the crowd and a moment of silence to honor the poor sod who drank himself to death, but the good news is Percy is still alive and since you won, he is honor-bound to fulfill his part of the deal, as soon as he is sober and healed, that is. In the meanwhile, Dallic has a few words to say. (him being a priest and all...)

Dallic:
"Let us remember this poor sod, who drank himself under the table, and then exploded into flames, and all for the sake of some drinking contest. It doesn't seem like a noble sacrifice, but I think in this case, there is an exception to the rule. Is there anything anyone else would like to say about this Fine example of a Dwarf?"

Fenris:
"Aye, the best drinking contest I've seen in my life! He held strong, and prevailed, but he just couldn't handle it and it took his life. I've never actually see a man burst into flames like that, but it was a noble sacrifice. *under breath* don't know if it was a noble caue though..."

unfortunately, nobody in the group has Resurrection, including Dallic who only has Raise Dead, and since Popo spontaneously combusted, he's nothing but ash, and there's nothing you can do to bring him back. I'm sorry Dragon, but at least he died for good cause, so I will allow you to make a new character. If you want, you can email me, and we'll work on it real quick. Again, sorry, but that's how the dice rolled and actually I sucked all the way through, but it was such a brave, heroic, and dangerous feat, (That was basically Thayvian Fire Juice they were drinking!) I let Percy go down first, so you'd won by technicality, but it cost Popo his life. There was warning that this stuff could kill, and I know it doesn't seem like a good deal, but if I hadn't let you win, we couldn't finish this adventure, which we haven't even officially started!

Popo takes 5 shots back to back, while EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, it does pay off, as Percy is unable to keep up and keels over after the 4th drink, unfortunately this rapid succession causes Popo to LITERALLY burst in flames, as he dies horribly, the victor of the contest.

I said I was sorry, and if you read my post, I also said, and I quote myself:

I let Percy go down first, so you'd won by technicality, but it cost Popo his life. There was warning that this stuff could kill, and I know it doesn't seem like a good deal, but if I hadn't let you win, we couldn't finish this adventure, which we haven't even officially started!

Dragon, it's not his fault. He didn't kill you off...it's just how the dice rolled. That kind of thing happens sometimes. He did warn you that you could die.

Doesn't fix the problem. I really liked that character.

Name: Hollylyassa Alerteyes
Player: Dragon
Age: 27
Sex: F
Race: Halfling
Class: Barbarian 6, Druid 6
Level: 12
Alignment: CN

Hit Points: 103
Rage Hit Points: 111

Str: 17 (21)
Dex: 18
Con: 18 (22)
Int: 13
Wis: 17
Cha: 15

BAB: +10/+6
Attack (Melee): +14/+9 (+16/+11)
Attack (Ranged): +15/+10
Attack (Thrown): +16/+11
AC: 21 (19)

Fort: +14 (+16)
Ref: +8
Will: +10 (+12)

Feats: Vulnerable, Toughness, Track, Power Attack, Cleave, Improved Toughness

Skills: Handle Animal 15, Knowledge (Nature) 6, Intimidate 9, Listen 15, Survival 15, Swim 15

Weapons: Greataxe(s) (1d10+4/7), Javelin(s) (1d4+3/5)

Traits: Small, +2 to Climb, Jump, Listen, and Move Silently, +1 to saving throws, +2 vs fear, +1 atk with thrown and slings, Alternate Form, Boar Empathy, Ferocity, Scent, Low-Light Vision.

Features: Rage 2/day, Fast Movement, Uncanny Dodge, Trap Sense +2, Improved Uncanny Dodge, Nature Sense, Wild Empathy, Nature Sense, Wild Empathy, Trackless Step, Resist Natureâs Lure, Wild Shape 1/day

Languages: Common, Halfling, Elven, Sylvan, Druidic

Equipment: Adventure Kit, +1 Wild Ironwood Chain Shirt, Gauntlet of Rust, 3 Javelins of Lightning, Masterwork Greataxe, 50 Small Javelins, 50 Medium Javelins, 6000 gp

So, is she approved?

Yeah, it's approved, that was fast...
Let me guess, you have a whole thing of characters ready for use, like I do, right? And no hard feelings?

I have over 30 character sheets. I have used fewer than 10.

And no hard feelings?

I have a Tattooed Monk on retainer just in case Demetrius bites the dust.

Alright. Just try not to do it again.

DB, you're acting like he chose to do it...

It was just the circumstances, and I usually give characters a chance, but I rolled really, really bad and I almost always go by what the dice say, except in this case. You should have lost the contest and your character, and in fact Percy was technically dead, but I stopped him at the 4th drink, and let you win, so be grateful I was lenient this time, cause next time, it could be much worse. Besides, personalizing your characters makes losing them that much harder on everyone, and I had to learn that the hard way.

So, now we just need to introduce the new character, and DBS said he's sure about Friday being the day he gets internet, but he said it may only be for a few days. (apparently he's been getting on at his uncle's house the last couple weeks or something, idk) To continue, the next day comes, the priests heal up Percy and he sobers up.

Percy:
"OY, that was brutal! Wha happened?"

Helmsman:
"Ya lost the drinkin' contest captin."

Percy:
"Did I now? oh, me head's feels like it be splitin' open. I can't remember a thing from last night, but it must 'ave been a daisy, eh lads?"

Helmsman:
"Well, now we gotta take 'em folks to that island they was talkin' 'bout yesterday"

Percy:
"Wha? alright, I guess, I'm gonna go lay down for a while. Helmsman, ye be in charge, see to our guests or whatever, I need a bath."

Helmsman:
"Aye aye captin! *shouting* ALL HANDS ON DECK, MAKE READY, WE SAIL WITH THE MORNING TIDE!"

There is a shuffling on deck, as the crew makes ready to set sail, and everyone comes aboard. *sound of dice rolling* Demetrius notices a figure lurking in the shadows. He goes to investigate, and he finds a female Halfling is on board. (Don't forget, in ancient times a female on ship was widely considered bad luck, so finding one on board is unusual) Dragon, you're back, introduce us to this new character of yours.

She ducks back a bit when she notices she's been found.