And the Winner Is...(dm sam) Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:01:56 AM
after everyone votes, Kular moves into the kitchen. after a moment, he comes out with Kenisha's bowl. it contains five beans. "It looks like your the winner." Kular says handing the bowl to Kenisha
Kale Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:02:42 AM
"Good luck." Kale says to Kenisha "You are probably going to need it."
Zeoll Monday September 3rd, 2001 8:19:24 AM
The liontaur priest smiles and offers his congratulations to Kenisha. "Tomi knows we arre a frractious lot, but I know we will rrally arround you!"
"So, do we leave today?"
Flat-top Monday September 3rd, 2001 12:08:19 PM
Flat-top extends his hand and then holds both of Kenisha's hand into his. "Congra - Cogreetu err Best whishes," Flat-top not being use to giving praises,"I know that Domi is very pleased." He whispers to her, then ask(so every body will hear,"Who is going after Raorr? Kale?"
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 3rd, 2001 12:18:55 PM
"That's great Kenisha!" Ceira walks over to shake her hand or hoof. "Under your guidance, we are sure to be in capable hands. Well, we should all get our things ready for the trip to Lankmar."
Kalon the Wemic Monday September 3rd, 2001 7:49:25 PM
Kalon reaches out and pats her gently on the shoulder,"I knew it would be you. Congratulations you will lead us well I am sure" then bows deeply to her and smiles
Kenisha Monday September 3rd, 2001 9:52:29 PM
Kenisha blushes deeply under all this praise. "Well um... yes. Thank you all. I'd say we should all get whatever we want to bring and meet back at the main doors. Kular? Could you pack some food for us that will travel well? Thank you."
Looking at everyone present she then adds, "I'll go get Raorr as I really don't have too much I need to prepare."
With that she will make her way outside and look for the minotaur.
Getting Ready (dm sam) Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:40:44 AM
"Sure thing, boss," Kular says with a wink as he goes into the kitchen. Once she is outside, Kenisha finds Raorr sitting on the ground some ways from the castle, scribbling something in the dirt.
Kale Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:42:10 AM
"Our leader has already left to go get him," Kale says to Flat-Top. Not needing to pack, Kale moves to the front door and leans against the left wall, waiting for everyone else.
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday September 4th, 2001 9:52:47 AM
Ceira runs into the kitchen and sneaks out with an apple in hand. "One for the road." she says to herself. She pauses and grins. "Better make it two." Ceira grabs another and proceeds to sneak out of the kitchen. She goes outside and waits at the foot of the bridge to enjoy the crisp morning air while devouring her first apple.
Flat-top Tuesday September 4th, 2001 10:50:45 AM
"Hey! Kular, last time we were in the rain I almost got a cold. Do you have an extra cape lying around and can I borrow it? Please!" ask Flat-top. Then trots to his chambers and pick up his back pack and shiels puts his Morning Star around his neck. Flat-top leaves his chamber and with a slow gate. will stand next to Kale. "I don't think that Raorr likes losing. I wonder what mood he'll be in."he tells Kale.
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 4th, 2001 11:10:58 AM
With a quick check of his large bag he heads outside to await Kenisha and hopefully Raorr's return. Keeping an eye on their newly appointed leader from afar he hopes she can handle Raorr. However knowing the minotaur's quick temper he is ready for the worst.
Kenisha Tuesday September 4th, 2001 11:56:04 AM
Trotting up to the seated Minotaur, Kenisha tells him, "Voting done and I've been elected. I do hope you will help in counseling on matters of war and combat. As for now, we are getting ready for our trip through the gate. If you've got anything to get, do so now and meet us back at the main doors."
She turns to leave then turns back slightly to say, "If it makes you feel any better, I was hoping Zeoll would win." She then heads back to the keep and gets her things and returns to the doors.
Leets Tuesday September 4th, 2001 12:29:34 PM
"It looks like our boss has already decided. That's a good thing, Domi probably doesn't want us to stay here too long..."
The young Paladin goes to his room, and comes back a couple of minutes later, ready to leave.
Zeoll Tuesday September 4th, 2001 5:56:37 PM
Hearing Kenisha say that she is going to talk to Raorr makes the wemic priest smile. He feels even more confident that she is the right person for the job.
The wemic gathers his gear and prepares to depart. He meets everybody else at the main doors.
Raorr d20+3=21 Tuesday September 4th, 2001 7:37:59 PM
Raorr concentrates on his scribbles, beside the location where the lightning bolt struck the bridge. He tenses noticeably for a moment when he hears (Listen Check of 21) the approaching sounds of a Centaur. He looks over and sees Kenisha, and relaxes.
He listens to her words and nods.
When she's finished he stands up, placing a familiar looking bowl, an 'R' carved in it, into his one of his personal saddlebags. "Very well Kenisha, I will offer my help if you need it. The group is wise in choosing a more stable person, than I."
He begins to walk towards the group and then stops, turns around to Kenisha and approaches her.
He says quietly to her "Congratulations, Kenisha." He then offers to hug her. She probably notes a expression crosses his face, a combination of hesitation and awkwardness.
Leaving? (dm sam) Wednesday September 5th, 2001 9:48:28 AM
After everyone gathers their things they meet at the front of the castle. Just before they leave, Kular comes out with a big pack of food(a week's worth) and a cape. Tossing the cape to Flat-Top, he says, "Don't lose it." Then he waves goodbye and moves back into the castle.
Kale Wednesday September 5th, 2001 9:50:18 AM
"None of us like to loose." Kale says to Flat-Top. "But I seriously doubt he'll go against the voting." then he sees everyone gathered together, so he moves towards them and says "Are we ready?"
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 5th, 2001 10:04:54 AM
"I'm ready!" Ceira yells from where she stands at the bridge. She casually takes another bite of her apple while waiting.
Flat-top Wednesday September 5th, 2001 11:15:21 AM
"Thank-you,Kular, I'll take very good care of it." Replied Flat-top as he puts the cape in his back pack. "I'm ready to leave," as kular brings the big basket of food, Flat-top ask, "who's going to carry the food? Not Ceira, she has her hands full with apples."
Leets Wednesday September 5th, 2001 12:19:27 PM
Leets patiently waits at the castle's gate, looking at the sky for any sign of Domi.
Zeoll Wednesday September 5th, 2001 5:19:10 PM
Zeoll thinks back over the group's recent adventures (and misadventures!). "What is it exactly that we seek in fabled Lankhmar?" he asks. "Let us rrememberr why Domi would send us therre."
[OOC: Lazy me! I guess I should go read up in the archives!]
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday September 5th, 2001 7:18:43 PM
Glancing at Zeoll Kalon says,"If Domi made his wishes known it was in the message told to Kale but I think that the easiest way to find out what lies ahead of us is to begin down that path." he then begins walking toward Kenisha. Happy to see that Raorr is not upset in his usual loud and physical way he trots up to her.
"Everybody seems ready to go Kenisha the next step of our quest can begin" he bows and sweeps his hand in the direction the bridge lays.
Kenisha Wednesday September 5th, 2001 10:23:29 PM
"Right, well then... lets be off, shall we?" Kenisha replies before starting towards the bridge.
Before passing Raorr, she whispers so only he can hear, "Do you know the words to the song we have to sing yet? If not you should try and review them."
Raorr the Confused Minotaur Thursday September 6th, 2001 1:14:24 AM
Raorr lowers his arms as Kenisha passes by him. The impression of hesitation gone from his face, now fully an expression of ackwardness.
Raorr follows Kenisha and then stops, and says. "Why travel there... This bridge to get over to gate, isn't it?" He point back to the bridge Raorr was sitting on.
He walks over to the hole in the ground and points at it. "Here lightning bolt hit. Kalon and Raorr nearly hurt by bright light."
He stops and waits.
Making Way(dm sam) Thursday September 6th, 2001 7:24:58 AM
everyone begins to travel towards the gate until Raorr calls everyone's attention to the lightning bolt crater
Kale Thursday September 6th, 2001 7:25:40 AM
"Im pretty sure we need to go back to Centaur Island and use the gate there." Kale says to Raorr
Kenisha Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:10:06 AM
Kenisha turns back to Raorr and says with a kind smile, "I think you've gotten turned around one too many times, friend. The gate is in Centaur Isle, not at Hearthold."
Zeoll Thursday September 6th, 2001 9:31:51 AM
Standing off to one side, Zeoll remembers the sacred poem. "Wander the streets with naught to see But this child with a prophecy. Infidels within must suffer their fate Whilst believers travel through a gate. Play the tune for the key to be found Then the Chosen will soon be Lankhmar-bound. Honor is all for a cause that's just, The truth will prevail, as it must..."
"Not too much there about about what to do when we arrive," Zeoll murmurs in his native tongue. "No doubt Tomi will show the way."
Ceira Karwyn Thursday September 6th, 2001 10:20:43 AM
"Ahh. Now that you have refreshed my memory, it seems that gate and the tune that Sargasso showed us has been spoken in his... prophecy. Well, let's not waste anymore time. Let's go!" says Ceira as she walks past the lightning bolt crater.
Flat-top Thursday September 6th, 2001 12:01:09 PM
"Hmmm! To travel to a gate, we have to play to open the gate, then we will be Lankmar BOUND, HONOR is for a cause that's JUST, TRUTH will prevail. Hmmm it sounds to me as if Domi wants us to sing or play to open that gate, then we won't be in Lankmar BUT on our way to Lankmar. What I don't understand is the part that goes 'Honor is for a cause that's just, Truth will prevail.'? "But if Domi want us to go there, that's where I'm going." Said Flat-top with his arms across his chest.
Raorr the Confused Minotaur Thursday September 6th, 2001 12:12:50 PM
OOC: Please explain to me then, how when we were on centaur island, an when I tried to cross I was on the bridge and the bolt of lightning struck in front of Raorr, while he was trying to cross to HEart hold keep. The Hoile Raorr is talking about is the hole on the BRidge to Centaur Island. So are you not suppose to cross that bridge? Or has the bridge changed locations on me? I had Raorr waiting by the bridge so he could join you guys when you crossed to go to the gate.
Please explain to me or send a map or something cause I'm getting more confused each turn since the player can't visualize the basic layout of the entire island setup.
Now for the Turn.
Raorr Runs back up to the grouphis old expression of concentration back on his face. "Go, Raorr catch up, if need be" He yells as he runs When he finally catches up "Raorr ready, hurry to gate."
Leets Thursday September 6th, 2001 3:52:07 PM
Leets was about to go ahead and follow Kenisha when he hears the questions about Lankhmar and the taur quest.
"I don't know for you, my friends, but I feel like there is a thieves guild waiting for me in Lankhmar..."
Kalon the Wemic Thursday September 6th, 2001 4:09:51 PM
Kalon listens to Leets,"Be careful about starting a fight with the Thieve's Guild. I have never seen one but I understand they can be very dangerous and they do not have the same sense of honor and fairness that you do." He then hurries across the bridge
Explinations(dm sam) Monday September 10th, 2001 9:12:59 AM
(the crater where the lightning bolt hit is near the entrance to the castle. it was sent so that those that crossed would realize that they needed to get to the portal on centaur island before Sargasso left) everyone continues to stand around the crater
Kale Monday September 10th, 2001 9:16:13 AM
"Domi didnt say why we are to go to Lankhmar, just that we are to go. I guess we'll find out when we get there."
Flat-top Monday September 10th, 2001 10:07:31 AM
"Well! If Domi want us to take the Gate on Center Ilse, we should take that that gate. But If we cannot open that gate, we can always try to open the one at the Vineard." What do we do now, Kenisha." Flat-top waits for an answer.
Kenisha Monday September 10th, 2001 11:17:27 AM
"I say we go back to Centaur Isle so we can go through the gate and find out what Imod has in mind for us there."
With that she heads to the bridge that leads back to Centaur Isle.
Zeoll Monday September 10th, 2001 12:44:38 PM
Zeoll follows along, crossing the bridge to Centaur Island and heading for the Musical Gate Sargasso showed the Chosen.
Leets Monday September 10th, 2001 3:01:29 PM
Leets follows the laeder and heads in the direction of the Centaur Island, to go back to the magical gate...
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 10th, 2001 3:28:12 PM
Ceira follows after Kenisha without much to say. She looks around for a raccoon and will lightly chuck her apple core so it can finish nibbling on it.
The Gate(dm sam) Tuesday September 11th, 2001 8:56:43 AM
at Kenisha's bidding, the party follows their new leader back onto Centaur Island. after about an hour they come to the gate in the middle of the forest.
Kale Tuesday September 11th, 2001 8:58:46 AM
"Well, I guess ill go first." Kale says. walking up to the gate, he sings, "Geepers, creepers, where did you get those eyes, where did you get those eyes." then he walks through the gate
Flat-top Tuesday September 11th, 2001 10:04:56 AM
Flat-top walks to the gate, then turns and ask "Raorr, Please come and stand next to me. I will show you how much you mean to all of us. Now repeat after me, 'Geepers (waits for a responds)Creepers (waits again) Where (waits)did you (waits) Get those (waits) EYES (waits) Where did (waits so Raorr to say it right) you get (waits) Those eyes, Now go ahead and walk through and I'll be right behind you." Flat-top think to himself ^ Domi! I hope I did it right.^ Then Flat-top follows Kale and Raorr into the gate.
Leets Tuesday September 11th, 2001 2:50:24 PM
"Geepers, creepers...."
Leets, following his fellows, sings the song, and walks through the gate, a little bit curious about how it feels...
Zeoll d20+5=19 Tuesday September 11th, 2001 7:39:33 PM
If Kenisha has no objection, Zeoll waits for Raorr to go through, with Flat-top's able example. If the minotaur has trouble, the liontaur will use his perform skill to help coach him through. [OOC: 19 above]
Then he will go through himself.
Kenisha Tuesday September 11th, 2001 9:38:47 PM
Kenisha will wait until everyone else as made it through successfully before she sings the song and steps through the gate. She'll gesture for everyone to go first and will give Raorr an incouraging smile.
Raorr Tuesday September 11th, 2001 10:54:10 PM
Raorr walks up and recites the song, although not pleasant he seems to have practiced it.
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 11th, 2001 11:04:36 PM
Kalon smiles at Kenisha,"See you on the other side." then he sings the song and steps through the gate.
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 12th, 2001 12:23:35 AM
Ceira sings, "Geepers, creepers, where did you get those eyes, where did you get those eyes." and off she goes!
It Begins(dm sam) Wednesday September 12th, 2001 8:50:44 AM
one by one the Chosen step through the portal. as each of them enter, they see a sudden flash of light, blinding everyone momentarly. once their vision is cleared, they find themselves standing in the back of an alleyway, a arch similiar to the one back on Centaur Island carved into the wall on the back of the alley.(everyone make a spot check of 15 or better)
Kale d20+1=19 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 8:52:10 AM
Kale, though a little confused about what just happened, suddenly feels the hairs on the back of his neck stand up, as if somethings wrong
Flat-top d20+2=17 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 10:40:27 AM
Flat-top is blinded for about a second, when his eyes adjust he sees how still Kale is standing. Since he and Kale were chosen from the beginning and fought together, Flat-top knows something is up. Flat-top grab a hold of his Morning Star. Turns and indicate to Raorr to be quiet. Flat-top is on the alert and really look around.
Leets d20+2=3 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 11:53:32 AM
OOC: Hey, that's a botch, no? :)
Leets arrives just after Flat-Top, still blinded by the flash of light, perhaps just because he was more aware of what would happen during the "jump". Groping around, he bumps into Flat-Top's back, and hangs on Kale's armor.
"Hey my friends, where are you? Isn't there too much light in Lankhmar or is it me? Or maybe it's night? Hey? Where are you?"
Zeoll d20+4=23 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 3:45:33 PM
Zeoll lands softly, every nerve alert. He moves towards the entrance of the alley, ready for anything.
Raorr d20-2=6 d20-2=10 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 6:11:24 PM
Raorr steps though and closes his eyes after the light blinds him. In his head he curses Sargasso 'next time satyr, next watch out'. HE begins to clear his eyes and sees Flat top doping something with his morningstar, but through the spots in his eyes, he misses the gesture to remain quiet.
Kenisha d20+3=5 Wednesday September 12th, 2001 11:33:09 PM
Kenisha bumps into Ceira after stepping through the gate, her eyes still affected by the bright light. "Sorry. What's up?"
Kalon the Wemic d20+1=10 Thursday September 13th, 2001 1:14:03 AM
Kalon steps through and as his eyes begin to clear up from the bright flash looks back to see if Kenisha is okay. Failing to see anything else but her.
Noises(dm sam) d20=13 Thursday September 13th, 2001 9:31:06 AM
Kale, Flat-Top, and Zeoll hear some kind of yelling and screaming coming from the front of the alley. because of their companions, Kale and Flat-Top are not able to move at the moment, but Zeoll is able to sneak about halfway up the alley. once he gets there he can see a group of people, possible children, surrounding a lone figure, another child perhaps. just as he finishes moving, Zeoll hears a chant come from the crowd
"Rissa the dreamer! She's such a little schemer! Bumped her head an' went to bed-an' dreamed we are all dead!"
after he hears the chant, Zeoll notices that a couple of the mob look down the alley, but they dont seem to notice anything(make spot check of 10 Zeoll)
Kale d20+6=14 Thursday September 13th, 2001 9:34:05 AM
pushing Leets off him, Kale says "Theres something going on down this alley. Wait a moment and i'll find out what it is." moving quietly(move silently of 14), Kale catches up to Zeoll and says. "What do you see?"
Flat-top d20+1=18 Thursday September 13th, 2001 10:12:19 AM
Flat-top stays with Raorr and look down the alley to see if he can make out some thing. Tells Road or any body that's behind him. "I don't know what going on, but Zeoll and Kale went to see what the trouble is bruing".
Leets Thursday September 13th, 2001 3:03:01 PM
As the young paladin rubs his eyes, his sight goes from bright light to bright blur.
"Is there something happening? Hey somebody! Tell me!"
Zeoll d20+4=16 d20+5=22 Friday September 14th, 2001 12:31:02 AM
Zeoll whispers an explanation and plan to Kale in Tauric, so all the Chosen can understand, if they are close enough. "A mob is taunting a lone perrson, perrhaps a child. Odd that we should arrrive just at this point, one might think, but I believe therre arre no coincidences, my frriend. So I take this as a sign to act, to save the child. I will trry to distrract the mob; while I do so, please join with Ceirra or Kenisha and secrret away the lone child. I will find you then afterr I am done."
Zeoll removes his drums from his pack and steps out towards the crowd. His weapons are sheathed. He walks softly around until the mob is between him and the alley mouth (if he is seen, he ignores all until he is in the spot he has chosen). He keeps his eyes open and sharp [Spot roll 16]. Sitting in place and playing the drum, he begins a chant of his own in the Common tongue, but a more compelling one than the one the mob had been shouting [Perform roll 22]. Now listen frriends And hearr a tale Of fighterrs bold And lovers frrail. Of hearrts gone cold, And prride's travail That neverr ends.
Prrince Thom was brrave And glad in love With fair Lanorre, And herr white glove He took to warr And it above All else did save.
Now forrtune smiles On loverrs true But humbles last The prrideful few Who hold too fast To love's adieu. So Thom did whiles.
Zeoll continues the sad and tragic story of Prince Thom, hoping to distract the crowd with his chanted tale, so that other Chosen can whisk away the one they were taunting.
After he concludes the performance, the wemic tries to join the rest of the Chosen if he can do so without trailing a crowd.
Kenisha Friday September 14th, 2001 12:41:32 AM
OOC- I, the player, am really depressed and angry over what happened this Tuesday. So if I don't always reply everyday, that's the reason. I do want to continue playing this game, but right now my enthusiasm is very low for many things.
I'm a first responder for my company and so I know a SMALL PART of what it means to be in the EMS system.
I had a nightmare last night that I was at ground zero when the towers fell. That wasn't the worst of it however. In my dream, I was left untouched by any of the debris. I could see the smoke filled sky above me, but was totally cut off from escape and unable to get to the mirad number of people screaming for help. I couldn't go back to sleep and spent the rest of the night watching news reports.
A counselor I spoke to said that they were setting up group sessions for anyone, not just EMS personel and I intend to attend.
God Bless (or what whatever your religious/philosophical preference is) and Donate Blood if you are able!
Kalon the Wemic Friday September 14th, 2001 1:47:15 AM
Kalon waits near the gate to see the effect Zeoll has.
Tragity(dm sam) Friday September 14th, 2001 9:37:41 AM
i understand that everyone is feeling down and low and angry. for myself, its hard for me to concentrate on posting. so if anyone doesnt feel up to posting regulerly for the next two or three weeks, dont feel obligated to do so. all of us need time to think things through.
Run Away!(dm sam) Friday September 14th, 2001 9:43:00 AM
as soon as Zeoll starts chanting, some of the mob, who do appear to be children too, turn and look in his direction. as soon as they see him, they begin screaming "MONSTER, MONSTER!!!!!" and flee out of the alley. the little girl remains and seems nervous, but doesnt try to flee
Kale Friday September 14th, 2001 9:44:09 AM
after seeing the children fleeing from Zeoll, Kale sees no reason to be sneaky and approaches the little girl. "What's your name?" he asks her in Taur
Zeoll the Monster Friday September 14th, 2001 10:11:11 AM
The wemic laughs a huge laugh! "So much for music calming the savage beasts!" he says to himself. "Frankly, I think those humans are far more beastly than I am!"
Walking softly and slowly over to Kale and the child, he translates Kale's words into Common. Then he adds, first in Common and then in Tauric, "But I think I know yourr name. Arre you the one called Rrissa?"
The liontaur adds, "Drreamerrs arre specail people, you know. I believe that therre are trruths in drreams, if we know how to rread them."
Flat-top Friday September 14th, 2001 11:15:36 AM
Flat-top look's intently down the ally and tell Kenisha, Kalon, Leets and every body else who's behind him. "I see a small mob, yelling at what look like a small human female. Hee Hee Zeoll just scared off the group around this female and both Kale and Zeoll are talking to her." Flat-top turns to Kenisha and ask "Should we all go up the ally and scare the little female? Just look at the assortment of Taurs here! Now that's funny."
Kenisha Friday September 14th, 2001 12:07:51 PM
Kenisha shakes her head, "No we are not here to frighten little children." With that she makes her way to the little gir. She kneels down (so that she is not as intimidating) and says in Common, "Don't be afraid, little one, we are not going to hurt you. Are you alright?"
Ceira Karwyn Friday September 14th, 2001 11:21:16 PM
Ceira follows Kenisha towards the little girl. "Yes, we will not hurt you. Are you hungry?" Ceira pulls out the second apple she snatched from the kitchen this morning. "Do you like apples? Here, take it."
Raorr Sunday September 16th, 2001 6:35:38 PM
What's Funny Flat-top is that you are not advancing to protect our team members who may have been attacked by the mob up ahead." Roarr begins to quickly move up the alleyway while continuing to speak "They are on their way to get warriors to attack the monster whove just attacked them." RAorr thinks to himself that this group tries to hard to make jokes all the time.
Raorr bursts forth from that alleyway on alert for Human guards which he believes will arrive soon. "Hurry up taurs, trouble is coming, take her and go, talking to her here is not safe, were sticking out to much here." Raorr looks around "Ask her if there is a place where she could hide us, perhaps then we could question her at that time."
He looks at the child and notes that her posture seems not to indicate fear in her "What's wrong with her why isn't she afraid like the others? Is she blind?"
Talking(dm sam) Tuesday September 18th, 2001 9:53:47 AM
Raorr moves to the front of the alley to stand guard, but doesnt notice anyone at the moment. as the group surrounds the little girl, she takes the apple from Ceira and says "Thank you. Im not afraid." she puts the apple in one of her pockets and then she says. "Im Rissa. I know you, and you, and you." she says pointing to Zeoll, Kale, and Ceira. "You made a bit purple monster change into a nice man." then she pulls out the apple again and asks Ceira. "Do you have any candy?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday September 18th, 2001 7:52:49 PM
Kalon moves to stand beside where Raorr is.
Raorr Tuesday September 18th, 2001 10:13:28 PM
Raorr looks over his shoulder and sees the little human put the apple in her pocket and then take it back out. He hears her say something and then Raorr asks, "Ceira don't take or eat the Human's apple it might be poisoned."
He turns back and says to Kalon "Any idea what would be a good place to defend ourselves." Raorr looks around the alleyway and realizes that it looks like an acceptable location "Perhaps staying her is best, unless you have a better idea"
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 19th, 2001 12:54:40 AM
(OOC: Actually, I *gave* the apple to her. She isn't really offering anything to me.)
Ceira points to herself with a perplexed look. "You... you know me?" she stammers. "Big purple monster? How do you know this? Who are you? Wait, hold your thought, Raorr has a good point. We sort of stick out like a sore thumb here. Is there a place we can hide and talk?"
"By the way, I don't have any candy on me. But I assure you that the apple I gave you is extra delicious! Just one bite and the tender skin tears with a crack and then... well, just lead us to someplace safe Rissa." she giggles.
Flat-top Wednesday September 19th, 2001 3:23:00 AM
Flat-top keeping an eye out for trouble, tells the little girl"Sugar cubs are bad for your teeth, apples are better. It's true you know just look at Kales teeth." Flat-top smiles at Kale as he is trying to put the little girl at ease.
Zeoll d20+7=9 Wednesday September 19th, 2001 6:31:54 AM
Zeoll takes a moment to translate for Raorr.
"I believe this child is an orracle, a visionarry of some sorrt, and ourr meeting herre is no moment of chance, but of fate and Imod's will."
"The mob that had been torrmenting herr mocked herr drreams. She is not afrraid. And she says she knows me, Kale, and Ceirra." Zeoll pauses for a moment as the implications sink in. "And she knows about Sarrgasso's change from purrple monsterr to satyrr."
The wemic gently sits down and says to the child, in common and Taur, "Rrissa, you arre special perrson. Thank you forr not being afrraid of us. I hope we can be frriends. And I hope you will help us, even though we don't have any candy," he adds with a smile.
"Maybe we need a safe place, maybe not. Do you know what we need to do? Where should we go? Who should we visit?"
[OOC: That's a diplomacy check up there. D'Oh!]
Little Squirt(dm sam) Wednesday September 19th, 2001 9:24:28 AM
"I wish I had some candy. Momma cant afford it." Rissa says as she puts the apple back in her pocket. "I dreamed about you saving the purple monster, and i dreamed about you saving us from the bad lady. Are you here to save us from the bad lady." the little girl asks, hope gleaming in her eyes. meanwhile, Kalon and Raorr still see no sign of trouble
Kale Wednesday September 19th, 2001 9:27:00 AM
taken aback by Rissa's question, Kale refraims from answering, not really knowing what the answer is
Ceira Karwyn Wednesday September 19th, 2001 3:36:36 PM
"Well little Rissa. Do you think you can tell us a little more about this bad bad lady? Maybe we can go beat her up for you."
Kenisha Thursday September 20th, 2001 12:03:58 AM
The kneeling centaur with five stark white locks on her head smiles at the little girl.
"You are a seer.", she says in Common, "I am called Kenisha. I'm sure my friends and I would like to hear more about this bad lady, but first I think we need to find someplace less out in the open."
With that she stands up and adds, "Can you lead us to someplace safe?"
The Bad Lady(dm sam) Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:25:18 AM
"Whats a seer?" the girl asks, then she says "I can take you to the bad lady. I have dreams of her talking with very bad people. She runs an inn. Do you want to go?"
Kale Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:26:15 AM
Kale shruggs his shoulders and says, "Sure, anything beats just standing around here."
Flat-top Thursday September 20th, 2001 1:04:29 PM
"Bad Lady? HUH!" said Flat-top,"Well! It's better than letting the trouble come to us. I'm with you, Let's Go." then follows Kale.
Zeoll Thursday September 20th, 2001 8:04:50 PM
Zeoll shakes his head, and the beads in his mane clatter together softly. He speaks in Taur. "My hunting instincts say we should learrn morre about ourr prrey, then trrack, then pounce," says the wemic. "But in this city, therre is no way we can rremain inconspicuous and stealthy. So maybe the best thing is to go to this inn now, this verry moment, beforre ourr prrey takes flight orr rredies defenses."
He looks at Kenisha to see if she seems to agree.
"But I think we should take carre in ourr haste, unlike the time we killed Kularr. Let us be surre we arre doing the rright thing."
Turrning to Leets, he adds, softer, "And in matterrs such as this, I trrust yourr instincts morre than my own, good Leets. How do you feel about this child? And when we see the "bad lady," I will be looking to you to see how Domi guides yourr senses."
Kalon the Wemic Friday September 21st, 2001 12:17:32 AM
Kalon rolls his eyes to the sky and shakes his head then continues to watch for trouble beside Raorr.
Kenisha Friday September 21st, 2001 1:30:03 AM
Kenisha smiles at Rissa, "A seer is someone who either sees things that happen far far away, or things that may happen in the future."
Turning to Zeoll and the others, "As to where we should go, I think we should go someplace other than this inn since the bad lady runs it."
Turning back to the little girl, Kenisha asks, "Is there someplace else you could take us so we can find out more about this bad lady?"
Talking(dm sam) Monday September 24th, 2001 9:47:28 AM
"You didnt talk this much in my dream." Rissa says, pouting a bit. "Your suppost to come to the Journey's End inn and see the bad lady!!" she says, putting her hands on her hips
Kale Monday September 24th, 2001 9:48:25 AM
"This one has fire." Kale says. "I wonder if she realizes that we could tear her apart without even trying?"
Leets Monday September 24th, 2001 2:24:11 PM
Leets rubs his eyes one last time, and smiles to the girl.
"Don't worry Rissa, if there is any bad lady around, we will not let her arm you. Come on, just jump on my back, we'll see it closer..."
"I will keep my ears opened for Domi's voice Zeoll, he will probably show us the way like he always did until now...To my mind, if we met this girl first, it probably means that we have to follow her vision. She has to be some kind of guide for us, so let's go to the Journey's End, it looks like all begins there. What do you think of it Kenisha?"
While waiting for Kenisha's answer, Leets tries to locate the inn, and uses his Detection of Evil.
Zeoll d20+3=17 Monday September 24th, 2001 4:20:01 PM
Zeoll keeps a wary eye out [OOC Spot 17] as he waits for Kenisha's reply. He'll follow her suggestion wherever it leads.
If anyone asks, like he said last post, Zeoll thinks the group should head to this inn while they still have a chance to surprise the people there.
Flat-top Monday September 24th, 2001 4:45:38 PM
"Now! Now! Kale, Tear her apart?" Ask Flat-top, But I do like the part of her haveing a bit of fire. Just wait untill she grows up, then she'll be a Volcano... WHOSSH." Flat-top snickers as they trot along (at less Flat-top is troting.)
Ceira Karwyn Monday September 24th, 2001 9:36:26 PM
"The bad lady runs an inn huh? Well, we can certainly go visit her. But the question is..." Ceira touches the sides of her waist and then the top of her head. "I don't know if we could fit."
(OOC: As wemics and centaurs, do our widths exceed the standard 3ft-wide door? Or perhaps the Wold has a different standard? ^_^ Minotaurs can probably squeeze in sideways. We can probably handle the height by crawling or something. But even still, it'll probably be uncomfortable with a handful of Taurs packed in a room.)
Kenisha Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:09:23 AM
"Perhaps it would be best if we just went to the inn now," Kenisha says. In Tauric she adds, "Now everyone, be alert, but let's not call an attack on us. No waving weapons about, just keep them at your sides for now."
Going To The Inn(dm sam) d20+4=6 Tuesday September 25th, 2001 4:57:36 AM
as he watches out of the ally, Zeoll sees two dwarves walk by. they look down the alley, but either they didnt see anything or they are not bothered by what they saw because they continue walking by the alley. when hearing that Kenisha agrees to go to the inn, Rissa jumps up and down and starts clapping her hands. "YEAH, LETS GO!!!" she yells and jumps on Leets back. grabing his horns, she says, "I wish I had horns. Then I could run over all those guys who pick on me. Now follow me, ill take you to the Journey's End Inn."
Kale Tuesday September 25th, 2001 4:59:11 AM
"I guess we're going." Kale says to Flat-Top. "Sargasso said that this town is very racial diversified. I hope we dont stand out."
Leets Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:11:28 PM
Always trying to detect some kind of evil around, Leets trots along with Rissa on his back, in the direction showed by the young girl.
Raorr Tuesday September 25th, 2001 12:57:36 PM
Raorr, standing beside Kalon, sees the girl jump on Leets back, he instinctively tenses, and then forces himself to relax realizing that Leets must have allowed her to do it.
Raorr leans down to whisper to Kalon "I have a bad feeling about this supposedly innocent little girl" Raorr glances back at her "Going by the logic Leets and some of the others have proposed in the past, Domi should have sent a person who spoke Taur." Raorr thinks for a moment and then says "So we are going now, good"
Raorr begins walking.
Flat-top Tuesday September 25th, 2001 1:18:27 PM
Flat-top trotting (or prancing) beside Kale. "Hmmm! first the little female colt with a message, then a human female with a message of a Bad Lady at the Journey's End. But Domi do the strangest things."
Zeoll Tuesday September 25th, 2001 5:41:54 PM
Zeoll joins the group in going to this inn. He is not skulking nor swaggering -- but his tail lashes with unhappiness at finding himself in a human city, surrounded by dead stone, hard-packed earth, and scant nature.
At the inn, unless Kenisha says otherwise, he makes a quick scout around the building, noting exits. If there are several, he suggests that the group enter the building from several directions at once.
"When hunting," the liontaur says in Taur, "one may flusterr one's prrey by coming frrom both forre and behind."
[Umm ... Leets is a centaur, right? He doesn't have horns, does he? And Sam, if Zeoll gets to scout around, please make whatever rolls you need. Track +8, Spot +4, Search +1, Listen +3]
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday September 25th, 2001 7:17:52 PM
"Hee hee hee..." Ceira giggles to herself as she watches the Rissa play with Leets.
Turning to Zeoll, "You are very cautious by nature. Certainly nothing wrong with that but you need to lighten up a bit. Rissa obviously isn't terrified of this 'Bad Lady' so she might not be what she's cracked up to be. Leets is also a holy knight so he should be able to sense evil within a certain vicinity. With him and Rissa in the lead, we should be okay."
Kalon the Wemic Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:24:25 AM
As he falls into line with the group he says to Raorr,"You always have a bad feeling about anybody who is screaming and yelling at the top of their lungs and brandishing weapons in violence," he takes a deep breath,"Face it my friend you were born to fight and you are always looking for one"
The Journey's End(dm sam) d20+4=18 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 6:09:20 AM
(Leets doesnt have any horns. my mistake) With Leets carrying her, Rissa guides the party towards the inn. as they walk through the crowd, they notice that people take notice of them, but do nothing to bar their way or do anything to hinder the taurs. after about fifteen minuets, the group arrives in front of an inn with huge doors(everyone make spot checks) "Here we are." Rissa says "The Journey's End Inn."(Zeoll doesnt notice anything unusual)
Kale d20+1=4 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 6:10:24 AM
"Those doors sure are big." Kale says. "I wonder what they are used for? Any ideas Flat-Top?"
Zeoll d20+4=15 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 9:31:22 AM
Zeoll takes a close look around. What kind of setting is this? Seedy? Mercantile? Well-to-do? What kind of buildings are nearby? Did he see anyone on the walk who looked like a constable or serjeant?
Raorr d20-2=16 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:06:42 PM
"Looks like a place thqat expects large people... any one wanna better the bad lady isn't human?" Raorr loosens up trying not to be tense. "your Right Kalon, I need a fight. The human city it too quiet, I haven't seen those evil theives yet. Wouldn't it be great if the bad lady's a dragon, now that would be fun." Raorr checks his weapons, seeing there alright "Yeah a dragon that would be fun. a good fight, we might even die fighting, glorious tales would be told, right Zeoll?"
OOC Spot check
Leets d20+2=8 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 12:34:52 PM
As he walks the streets of Lankhmar, Leets is amazed to see so many people. Always bearing the girl on his back, the young paladin tries not to make her fall, and lifts his head to look at the doors when arriving in front of the Inn.
"Perhaps we just have to knock? That would be great if there was a dragon we could talk to. Mother said they aren't all evil, although I have never met one..."
Flat-top d20+3=6 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 1:54:54 PM
OCC;opps should not have the (+3), so with a roll of 3,Flat-top does not know what horse shoes he has on.
Flat-top Looks at the door and turns to Kale, "Hmmm! Well, it seem to me is to let something or somebody Very BIG in ?? Or they that size because everybody in there all want to get out in one great BIG hurry??".
Ceira Karwyn d20+2=19 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 4:23:42 PM
"Well, let's not get too carried away now. For all we know, it might be big just for shipping purposes. Maybe this inn has an entertainment stage and they occasionally have to wheel in large harpsichords or pianos."
Kalon the Wemic d20+1=12 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 7:07:50 PM
Kalon walks along beside the Raorr marveling at the myriad different people. At the same time feeling trapped by the narrowness of the city streets. In his mind and heart wishing he was once again running the open plains of his home. When he hears Raorr and Leets talking about a dragon he winces inside,"Well Raorr I'm sure it would be quite a fight though I would rather live through the battle then to die gloriously" he says.
OOC: Spot check is 12
Kenisha d20+3=10 Wednesday September 26th, 2001 11:09:43 PM
Kenisha shakes her head smiling at Raorr and Kalon's talk. When the group reaches the inn she says, "I suppose we knock."
Sam Friday September 28th, 2001 9:45:08 AM
hello. in the last couple of days ive had some serious personal problems occur and it doesnt look like they are going away until monday, so ill be unable to post until then. sorry for any inconvience
Big Doors (dm sam) Monday October 1st, 2001 6:58:04 AM
Everyone who rolled a 15 or higher on their spot check reconize that the doors and the rest of the building resembles the architecture found throughout Centaur island. No one has seen anyone go in or out, but the inn does look respectable. Once the group approaches the door, Rissa says, "I can't go in there. Maldreen doesnt allow children in there. She's the bad lady."
Kale Monday October 1st, 2001 6:59:25 AM
"I dont know Flat-Top, but bad lady or no, im pretty thirsty." Kale says. "Im ready for a drink."
Leets Monday October 1st, 2001 9:56:26 AM
"This lady is probably not that bad if she is wise enough not to let a child enter this place."
Leets helps Rissa to jump on the ground.
"I would prefer you to wait here Rissa, I would less worry, and moreover, I don't think you want to meet this lady, right?"
Flat-top Monday October 1st, 2001 10:03:21 AM
"Kale I do love your sugestion." said Flat-top with a gleem in his eye. "Bad Lady or No, I'm a little dry. Aprey Vous, Sir, Aprey Vous."
Raorr the Minotaur d20+2=14 Monday October 1st, 2001 1:04:02 PM
Raorr notes the Centauric features, and begins stomping up the steps. Once he gets to the door he'll push them open and enter. He'll look (14) around for a female centaur who appears to be wealthy amongst the crowd. The expression on Roarr's face is a scowl, and like he's looking for something to provoke him.
Zeoll Monday October 1st, 2001 9:12:52 PM
Zeoll suggests that it is time to enter the building. He suggests that there will probably be talking before anything else. If Kenisha will designate a speaker, Zeoll will cast a Guidance spell on the person she picks before they enter to give a bonus to the speaker's Diplomacy roll. If she designates no one, he will cast it on himself just before they enter.
Kenisha Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:00:37 AM
"Well, let's go in. But everyone, be on your best behavior until we know what's up." Kenisha says as she follows Raorr.
Trouble(dm sam) Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 9:41:03 AM
Before the party is able to enter the Journey's End, a loud commotion erupts down the street. In moments a group of heavily armed and armored centaurs and minotaurs come marching up to the inn. The centaurs carry spears and shields and the minotaurs carry halberds. All wear plate armor and carry nets. One of the centaurs moves slightly ahead of the rest and says, "You are hearby ordered to appear in front of the Dual Council to answer for the crime of attacking human childern. Come peacefully or you will be dragged through the city in disgrace." The other taurs then pull out their nets and look prepared to use them. "You have one minute to decide."
Kale Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 9:43:00 AM
seeing the impressive display of force, Kale shows his hands in front of him and says. "Though we committed no crime, ill come peacefully."
Raorr Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 10:20:40 AM
Raorr leves and goes with the group. and mutters somethiung about wraping a net around the taurs necks if they touch him.
Flat-top Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 10:25:43 AM
Looking at the MOB of assorted Tour in frount of him. Looks at Kale and ask,"Does this mean we won't get our drinks?" Then follows the rest of the party.
Kenisha Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:19:20 PM
Kenisha answers with, "We will come peacefully. Rissa? Since you were there, will you come and speak with us as to the events that occurred at the mouth of the alleyway?"
Leets Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 12:56:21 PM
"What? To appear in front of the council? Is it a joke? How do you dare!?!? I don't even know of which child you are talking of!!!!"
Leets grins, blushes, and finally crosses his arms on his chest.
"Ok, let's go, but I really feel offended and when it's over I want you to apologize for considering us like vulgar criminals!"
Ceira Karwyn Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 3:58:11 PM
Ceira clenches her teeth in frustration before yielding to the guards. "Well, it appears we aren't the only Taurs on this island afterall." she mumbles. She turns to one of the guards and asks, "What makes you think we did it anyways? Who accused us?"
Kalon the Wemic Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 4:00:10 PM
Kalon follows the group.
Zeoll d20+8=21 Tuesday October 2nd, 2001 5:14:58 PM
After hearing the rest of the Chosen, Zeoll says softly, "A wonderr and a marrvel it is to me to see these ancient enemies, minotaurrs and centaurrs, joined in common purrpose!" The wemic grins. "Surrely Tomi smiles on them, though they may be mislead about ourr mission herre."
Then Zeoll stands straight up and answers the lead centaur in a calm and patient but determined voice, speaking first in the Taur language, then in Common if it seems that anybody does not understand.
"Hearr me, oh Taurrs," the liontaur says, "and know you that I am a prriest of Imod, and that beforre you stand the Chosen of Domi. We arre herre on a sacrred quest, so although we will accompany you willingly if we must, underrstand well, oh child of Domi, that yourr summons seems designed to obstrruct the will of the god of centaurrs, minotaurrs, and liontaurrs."
"Forr it is clearr that we arre falsely and basely accused! This happy human child, safely and willingly among us, puts the lie to yourr charrges. In Domi's name, I ask you to let us go frreely."
"Or if you will not, then at the least yeild to us the names of ourr accuserrs, that we may know those who dishonorr us. And tell us, too, good officerr, how much time this sojourrn to meet yourr Dual Council will rrequire."
"So leave us frree to rresume ourr holy quest, orr lead us swiftly to the Meet of yourr Elderrs. But in any event, I hope you will offerr us the full courrtesy we gladly offerr you in Imod's name."
Zeoll bows low.
[OOC: Diplomacy Roll 21 includes the +1 from the Guidance spell I just cast.]
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