So the lich queen kidnaps the princess, hoping for some reason that the heroes will be sent to rescue her, but the heroes are otherwise occupied with killing kobolds that angered Mareg. On a side note, our first Wednesday comic in a long time!  2 comics in 1 week. :D  "Some villains just want attention" Panel 1A - Full Panel The lich queen sits on a throne carved out of a dragon skeleton, her hair is long and sparse, her skin drawn tight, she wields a scepter covered in spikes, some of which protrude through her hand (being a lich she doesn't care). . Her eyes are points of red light.  In front of her kneels a shadarkai, to one side is a beautiful princess chained and bound. Lich queen"Prepare the defenses, the empire will surely send heroes!" Minion"Our spies indicate the chosen heroes are...busy" Lich queen"Doing what!?" Minion"Uh...killing kobolds?" Lich queen"WHAT!?" &nbsp ...

bg"" Panel 1A Arthur is talking to the priest, he's got his weapon out. "Why can't I join Mareg and Ethan?" Priest"I'm sorry my son, but you just aren't ready" Arthur"But bu..." Priest"Mareg is reckless, we can't risk the most promising priest on some random venture against meaningless kobolds!" Panel 1B Arthur in a brown hooded cloak slips out of the great temple (can use the gate from previous comic?), his face and weapon all thats visible Arthur thought bubble"All due respect, but my abilities are wasted sitting around in prayer" Panel 2A Arthur kneels studying tracks on the ground, it looks like Ethan, Mike, and Lia have criss crossed tracks many times.  Arthur"I'm no tracker, but it appears they wandered in circles for some time, I wonder why..." Panel 2B Back at the temple The high priest and a chamberlain are talking in the great chamber, an acolyte is nearby. The high priest to the acoly ...

How not to run a 4th edition skill challenge. Panel 1A Subtext: Failing a skill challenge shouldn't result in the adventure ending. Mareg is facing the high priest of Pelor. Mareg"I know I failed my diplomacy check 3 times in a row, but I really really need Ethan for all of the traps" High Priest"Sorry, you failed one too many times, I don't feel like talking anymore. Panel 1B Subtext: Don't use skill challenges for unimportant events. Lia bargains with a dwarvish blacksmith. Lia"Why do regular thieves tools cost 250 gold again?" Dwarf"Sorry lass, you shouldna have mentioned the dwarvish revolt of 2517" Lia"t" Panel 2A Subtext: Don't use skill challenges for things that aren't a challenge. Ethan is facing Mareg who is holding a map with screwy trails going in cirlces. Ethan"Don't you know where this cave is?" Mike"Well I've been there before, I just can't seem to roll a 10 on my wilderness check!" Ethan& ...

"Guys Day In" Panel 1A Mike and Albert are playing xbox 360. Mike"Why are women so crazy!?!?" Albert"They're not really that crazy" Mike"WHAT!? She broke up with me over Twilight!" From the screen"Victory Is Yours" Panel 1B Mike"It was like the worst movie ever. Ever!" Albert"I don't know about that. Did you see the pacing? The Cinematography? That was a fine movie!" Mike"WHAT?!?! Do I even know you?!? And she broke up with me over it, thats crazy regardless, right?" From the screen Ring Out Victory is Yours Panel 2A DM has come in and is watching the screen. Albert"Honestly, well what about the book? Didn't it freak you out when James said he had Bella's mother?" Mike"Wha? I never read the book. Are you serious!?! I've gotta go get some air" From the screen"Victory Is Yours" Panel 2B DM is standing there, Albert is still play ...

Today's comic takes place after Melissa breaks up with Mike.  What!? Just over a movie? No, THE Movie, at least for some people.  I'm a guy, so I naturally appreciate how much it sucks, but for Melissa, Tricia, and Rose McGowan.  What? Rose? Yes, Melissa invited her along for coffee, and since Charmed was cancelled finally, Rose doesn't have much to do, except for practice with swords for her upcoming part in Red Sonya! The script had some major changes, but here we go. "Girls Day Out" Panel 1A Melissa is drinking coffee with her friends Tricia and Rose McGowan at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Tricia"Its going to be ok hun" Melissa" I had to end it" Rose"Why?" Melissa"He isn't as deep as I thought he was. He fell asleep during the best movie this year!" Tricia"Twlight!?" Panel 1B Tricia"I left my bf because I kept coming over with Soul Calibur paused on a certain character" Rose" ...

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"Mike learns you can't always tell the truth, not even if you're with a gamer girl." Panel 1A Mike and Melissa are sitting in a movie theatre. Melissa is wearing a twilight shirt on. (maybe just an apple? whatever, do what you like). Melissa"v Mike"ok" Panel 1B Mike tries to put his arm around Melissa, who is avidly watching the screen. Melissa whispers"Hey, pay attention! Look at the yearning in her eyes for him! Its so sad" Mike"uh yeah, yearning" Panel 2A Mike has fallen asleep, a little bit of drool is trailing down. Melissa has turned to Mike to point something out and is angry. Melissa"t" Panel 2B Mike and Melissa are driving home, Melissa is turned away from mike in the car with her arms crossed Mike"Why aren't you talking to me?" Melissa"You fell asleep Mike. Best movie of the year, and you fell asleep" Mike"Come on, its the most boring vampire story ever.. ...

"The DM-father" Panel 1 Melissa and Ethan are at the table. Ethan is irritated. Ethan"When is Mike going to get back with the food? I'm starving!"t Melissa"Soon, I'm sure. I'm really impressed with your roleplaying lately Ethan, going along with that backstory with Mareg is fun!" Ethan"grrrr" Panel 1B This is Ethan remembering, so maybe cloudlike edges? DM Text"3 months ago" Dm is sitting in a bit chair, Ethan is facing him. Ethan"I need to ask a favor... " DM"Go ahead" Ethan"Well...I need a DM reference for this group. " DM"What group?" Ethan"Uh, well can you help me out?" Panel 2A DM"We've known each other for many years, but this is the first time you've ever come to me for counsel or help. I will help, but someday, and that day may never come, I'll call upon you to do a service for me. But, until that day, accept my recommendation for t ...

Todays comic goes back to the dwindling M.U.N.C.H.K.I.N.G. squad of 3. Script "Hot Dog On A Stick" Panel 1A Lawrence, Tom, and Zack are standing in front of the M.U.N.C.H.K.I.N.G. banner.  Tom"Where did Joey go?" Lawrence"Turns out he wasn't Man enough to stay, he got scared and quit after the last meeting" Tom"Maybe we shouldn't talk about the C'thulhu eating everyone incident anymore?" Panel 1B Lawrence"We need to reorganize, plan our moves" Zack"We should find a new place" Tom"Yeah Lawrence, this..this isn't really that cool" Panel 2A A girl comes in wearing a hot dog on a stick uniform. "Larry, someone is asking for the manager" Lawrence"Can't you take care of it Susan?" Susan"You're the manager" Lawrence"Fine, one moment" Panel 2B Susan is looking at Tom and Zack. Zack is looking down. Susan"Are you guys devil worshippers?&qu ...

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