Yes, I am excited to hear, when do we start?

"Rathil, here you go..."she points to Phara.

"Its starts in a few days. Rathil better let you know or Ill give him quiet time in a corner in the kitchen." She busts out laughing. "Oh, I forgot, Barbus' academy is taking application as well for philosophy of Drow combat..Its a must do and we do need more experience." she pleads for Phara to take the class

I could give you one hint that would make you more effective in combat right now.

I beg you sir, tell me what would that be?

"Spill it now or Ill refuse you a brew..." she laughs with a threatening finger..

After observing a group of adventurers, I have seen that some of them, I won't mention who was "swinging at the rats" treat a combat situation like a game of pool, and call your shot, you will more likely hit your selected target.

*Summons 3 Rats*

*Draws Daggers*

Attacks Rat in the center, stabs at rats chest.

you need to tell the story teller who/what you are attacking, then how you are attacking.

*Rat in the center dies, and dissappears*

*selects rat on the left* Casting Magic Missile.

*Rat on left dies and dissappears*

For some magical attacks, you do not have to call a shot, just select the enemy it is intended for.

Thank you for your help rats.

*the final rat tips his hat and dissappears*

Hmm...point well taken...thank you master Barbus!

Idara enters the inn...it's been a few days since she's been in because she's been busy moving to a new cave...she goes to her favorite corner table and sits down looking tired but spunky as always

Another tip, drawing a weapon, or changing a weapon takes time, so if you want to change from a sword, to a dagger for close up combat, you forefeit your turn due to the time spent switching weapons, but you will be eligable for attack the next time your turn comes up.

It is my pleasre teaching you, any questions? I shall be here for a while.

Noted Master Barbus, I will be your best student!

Please, I am no master yet, just call me Barbus, for I am still learning everyday too.

Idara, how are you doing over there? would you like to join us?

sure why not...spell casting only goes so far

What time of day will we start?

Barbus hands Idara a new weapon.

*Idara recieves The Devil's Tounge, a black dagger that absorbs 1hp per attack, and gives the power to its user.*

I picked this up along my travels, it should suit you well, each time you use this part of your enemy's life force will be drained and you shall recieve the energy.

*note, if you had not lost hp, no energy is gained, only if you are below 100% shall the points be gained.*

"I remember that fight, darn, I stunk. Thank you for the tip!" she acknowledges both Ifridius and Barbus..."I will make sure I take advantage of that the next time I come around a threat."

"Hi Idara, wow it has been a long time lady" she looks at Idara and says, "Barbus' academy is opening and Rathil is training soon. Will you be applying for the training? I think Draven is back this evening, lets see if we can drag that big man into he" She puts her hands over her belly laughing so hard now.

thanks Barbus...i don't know if Draven will be in or not tonight...he might have to work but that big dummy needs lessons in more then just weapons

Is there anything a truly weak gnome prophetess can use to increase attack strength that is next to nil?

yes, manners would be nice, I may know an etiquette instructor, it would be funny watching that beast balance a book on his head.

it's a big enough head i don't see where he'd have a problem with that Barbus